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Have you ever felt lost trying to figure out what it really means to follow Jesus?
Do you wonder if the Bible can be trusted or what exactly the gospel is?
Maybe you’ve carried hurt from past religion or the LDS (Mormon) church and secretly wish there was a “Christianity for beginners” guide that made it all clear.
This podcast is your safe space to take baby steps in faith and finally understand what it means to be a Christian.
Inside Finding Faith Above, you’ll learn the Christian basics for new believers—who God is, why the gospel matters, and how to walk with Jesus day by day without overwhelm or confusion.
If you’ve longed for peace, truth, and confidence in your relationship with Christ, this is where you’ll find it.
I’m Shelby Hohsfield, a former Mormon who spent 20 years after leaving the chruch searching through religion, doubt, and confusion before finding freedom in the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I know what it feels like to start from scratch, to question everything, and to need things explained simply.
That’s why I created this podcast—to walk with you as you grow in faith, learn truth from Scripture, and experience the love of Jesus for yourself.
So grab your Bible and hit play.
It’s time to take your first baby steps toward real faith, real freedom, and the real Jesus.
xoxo, Shelby
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
Finding Faith Above is hosted by Shelby Hohsfield. Shelby grew up in a mixed-faith home and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon or LDS) church until she was 18. As most people do when they leave the church, 85% actually, Shelby left God altogether when she left the LDS church. It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her son that God was made evident to her.
From there sparked a quest to FIND FAITH, a fleeting idea that challenged her at every step.
After trying all matters of religion for years, she was struck one night when some big things literally brought her to her knees- When things got super hard, it was the surrender to the one true God that changed everything about Shelby’s life, belief, and understanding of this universe we live in.
After a 20-year journey after leaving the church, she finally found faith above.
As Jesus asked us to do, Shelby now dedicates herself to the great commission- telling the world the good news of Jesus.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
What is translation, what is transmission and what version of the Bible should I read?
I had to trust that what I was reading was indeed translated correctly, was truly God’s word, and was what God intended me to hear.
Today we are going to go over...
What Translation of the Bible should I read and 3 Steps to Finding the Perfect Bible Translation for YOU.
More on Today's Episode-
https://findingfaithabove.com/what-translation-of-the-bible-should-i-use-3-steps-to-finding-the-perfect-translation-for-you-basic-christian-beliefs-every-exmo-and-new-believer-needs-to-know/
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Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Okay- this is straight Christian gospel today. This IS in fact, the good news. Did you know that is what the word ‘gospel’ means? The Good News! Today is all about the good news.
Another fun fact- did you know there are not just 10 commandments? In fact, there are 613 spanning over Torah, the old testament. It was God’s 1st covenant with His chosen people- the Israelites- the Jews. He set it up because they needed law. They needed to know what God’s perfect law for them would be.
The law more than anything showed that humankind was in need of a savior.
And that was and is the good news. In a time, when the hope that was in the law from God seemed impossible to uphold, a savior came to save His people.
Today's Question:
How are we saved by faith and what does that mean?
More on Today's Episode-
https://findingfaithabove.com/no-more-rules-how-can-we-have-faith-not-law-in-gods-family/
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Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
Don't miss your Spot in Christian Beliefs 101- Join the Launch Party Here!
Can we trust the Bible?
This was the question we talked in depth about in the last episode, 8 Reasons Why YOU Can Trust the Bible, and today we are talking to Amy Van Vogt- mama, wife, Ex-LDS, Biblical theology student, and massive enthusiast of reading God's word.
Like me, Amy went a long time stuck in a bad theological mindset years after leaving the church when one day God showed her another way.
Now, self-admitted, get her talking about the Bible and she can't stop.
Today's question:
Is the Bible Cool? Should YOU Do Lessons or Just Read?
More on Today's Episode-
https://findingfaithabove.com/is-the-bible-cool-should-you-do-lessons-or-just-read-interview-with-ex-lds-and-biblical-theology-student-amy-van-vogt/
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Ep 1 in the Christain Beliefs 101 Series
That is the first and one of the most fundamental Christian Beliefs that we need to tackle in this series because the Bible is the foundation for literally everything that comes after.
We were taught it was untrustworthy.
Today, we are changing that- https://findingfaithabove.com/can-i-trust-the-bible-here-are-8-reasons-why-basic-christian-beliefs-every-exmo-and-new-believer-needs-to-know/
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Short and Sweet- Wisdom Wednesday
I love the Bible. One of the absolute coolest things about the Bible is that, like God, time seems to all get blended together. The Prophets of the old testament often had no real concept of what it truly was they were prophesying about from a time standpoint. The first coming, the second coming, or all that is in between often gets folded on top of each other, yet it still sings to our hearts today just as it did 2000 years ago.
Learn all about Jesus' epic mic drop and how Isaiah 61 can speak to your hearts as much today as it did 2000 years ago in today's Blog/ podcast episode- https://findingfaithabove.com/did-jesus-get-the-best-mic-drop-how-isaiah-61-transcends-time-and-speaks-across-millenia-straight-to-you/
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Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
What are Spiritual Gifts, Do you Have one and Why should you care?
You have found Jesus.
You realize He has been waiting for you the whole time, and now you are binging these episodes learning who God is, how to live a Christian life, and how to build a stronger relationship with God where Jesus truly knows you and you know Him. You're learning, growing, and living as a Christian woman. It hasn't been easy ditching all those old, bad beliefs about God and religion after leaving the church, but slowly but surely God has held your hand. You still have so much more growth to go, but you know that you know you are transformed, reborn and you belong to God. And now what? You start to get this little tingle. You want to share. Not just a little share, but you want everyone to know God's love. The great commission. The last thing Jesus asked us to do in Mathew 28- bring Jesus and His good news to the world. You are not sure how, but you know He has equipped you in His perfect way. You know you are different since you came to Him, but just how different are you and could this difference of the Holy Spirit in you be more than just a guide? What are Spiritual Gifts, Anyway?
Find out more in today's blog/ podcast- https://findingfaithabove.com/do-you-have-a-super-power-what-are-spiritual-gifts-and-how-to-discover-yours/
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Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
The self-help world is full of these affirmations.
You don't have to take my word for it- today we are talking with Carla Arges, host of the podcast and ministry, Affirming Truths where she brings the kind of affirmations that work- faith-based and rooted in building a relationship with our creator. You are going to love this one...
Are we truly enough? What affirmations speak and transform our soul?
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Today's Blog/ Podcast- https://findingfaithabove.com/affirmations-that-work-how-to-use-gods-strength-to-fight-lifes-biggest-battles-interview-with-carla-arges/
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Find more about Carla and about her podcast, Affirming Truths at
Her Website- Carlaarges.com
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Does God want us to have vengeance or love?
You see, we are not 'nones'- we are disciples of Christ. This means we do not operate from our sinful, very human, want to destroy people for believing 'chickens are our spirit animal' (or whatever the cause is) place in our human makeup.
We have been transformed, which means we operate from a place of love. Let's look at today's passage again- Col 3:12-15.
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Todays Blog Post>>
https://findingfaithabove.com/the-hard-but-good-truth-about-love-wisdom-wednesday/
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Guilt. It's a heavy topic and heavy on our shoulders. You used to live by all the rules that man created.
You left all that, but why do you still get this immense pang of guilt when you order non-fat soy late with extra whip or pick up the bottle of wine with the cows with cute parachutes on the label at the supermarket?
Why the guilt? Will it always feel like this?
Today's question:
How do we change our mindset, ditch the guilt and enjoy a Christian lifestyle all at the same time?
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Todays Blog Post>>
https://findingfaithabove.com/ditch-the-guilt-and-enjoy-the-margarita-4-steps-to-a-mindset-shift-that-busts-guilt-and-brings-grace/
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
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From Today's Episode: Proverbs just pours out wisdom, speaking of wisdom far more than any other book in the Bible. And that brings us to the question for today- What does the final line mean when it tells us, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction?" What does it mean to fear the Lord and why does that bring us knowledge, wisdom, and instruction?
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