When Faith Feels Dry: Ezekiel
6/15/202651 min
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison sit down with Alex Seeley for a powerful conversation about the person and presence of the Holy Spirit through the lens of the book of Ezekiel. Together, they explore God's promise to breathe life into dry bones and what that means for believers who feel weary, discouraged, or spiritually dry. This encouraging conversation is a reminder that God still breathes life into what feels lifeless and that true revival begins with an invitation to the Holy Spirit. Pull up a chair and come hang out with us on th...
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First 90 secondsAlex Seeley· Guest0:00
And when the Holy Spirit comes in, Amberyn, he's the comforter, he is the counselor, he is the guide, he is the teacher, he is your advocate- Mm-hmm ... he is your standby, he is your- Mm ... paraclete, the one that comes alongside.
Allison Allen· Host0:12
The one that comes alongside. Yeah He is not the one that's bashing you on the head. Right.
Lisa Harper· Host0:16
Right.
Allison Allen· Host0:16
Right.
Alex Seeley· Guest0:16
And so every time the Holy Spirit has come and corrected me- Yeah ... it's been a beaut- it feels like a massage where- Yeah.
Lisa Harper· Host0:24
Yes ...
Alex Seeley· Guest0:24
your, your n- the knot is being- Yes ...
Lisa Harper· Host0:25
that pressure point ...
Alex Seeley· Guest0:26
pushed. The pressure- Yeah ... it kind of gives you that referral pain.
Allison Allen· Host0:28
There's release.
Lisa Harper· Host0:29
Yes. Yeah.
Allison Allen· Host0:29
There's release. Yeah.
Alex Seeley· Guest0:30
But there's a good feeling about it- Yes.
Lisa Harper· Host0:32
Yeah ...
Alex Seeley· Guest0:32
because you know I'm about to be unknotted.
Lisa Harper· Host0:34
[upbeat music] [upbeat music] AccessMore.
Allison Allen· Host0:41
Hey, hey, Back Porchers. My name is Allison Allen. I'm the 5'12" spiritual wing woman- [laughs] ... to Lisa Harper for Back Porch Theology, and y'all, y'all, y'all, we have a massive treat for you today. The inimitable, illustrious- Look at that big word this early- Alex- ...
Lisa Harper· Host1:01
in the morning. That is epic.
Allison Allen· Host1:02
[laughs] This is Alex Seeley.
Lisa Harper· Host1:03
This is- Do you know Alex Seeley? This... Okay.
Allison Allen· Host1:05
Do you have- Let me- Do you have a little story?
Lisa Harper· Host1:06
Can I tell you about how I- Okay. I don't just know Alex Seeley.
Allison Allen· Host1:10
Yeah.
Lisa Harper· Host1:10
[laughs] Alex Seeley- Give me the scoop ... is, is my sister from another mister.
Allison Allen· Host1:14
Okay.
Lisa Harper· Host1:14
Okay, I'll give you the scoop. 10 years ago-ish?
Allison Allen· Host1:16
Mm-hmm.
Alex Seeley· Guest1:17
Yeah ...
Lisa Harper· Host1:17
um, Christine Caine- Yeah ... Alex... Well, just say, just say your name. Give a Reader's Digest 'cause I, I need your accent to tell the rest of the story.
Alex Seeley· Guest1:25
Of course.
Allison Allen· Host1:25
Hi, everyone. I'm Alex Seeley.
Lisa Harper· Host1:27
[laughs] It's beautiful.
Allison Allen· Host1:28
Yes. Yeah.
Lisa Harper· Host1:28
[laughs] Alex is from