S4E01 - Known By His Name

About this episode

In this foundational episode, we explore how God reveals His nature and character through His names, starting with the first name used for God in the Bible.

Season 4, Episode 01 | Known By His Name We begin Season 4 where Scripture begins. With Elohim, the Creator. In this foundational episode of Known By His Name, we explore how God reveals His nature and character through His names, starting with the first name used for God in the Bible. As we study the creation narrative, we reflect on what it means to be formed with intention, purpose, and divine design, and how understanding God as Creator shapes the way we see Him, ourselves, and our faith. This episode also invites us to consider how every part of our story, every joy, every trial, every season, becomes an opportunity to encounter a deeper aspect of who God is. As the opening episode of the season, this conversation sets the tone for a journey of knowing God more deeply by understanding why His names matter and how they transform the way we pray, trust, and walk with Him. Scriptures referenced: Genesis 1–2, Psalm 19:1–4, Isaiah 40, Jeremiah 32:17, John 1:1–4 About Black Girl Bible: Black Girl Bible is a Christian podcast for women that blends Scripture, prayer, and personal reflection to offer biblical wisdom for navigating life as a young woman of faith. Each episode explores…

People in this episode

Host: Janai Imani

Topics covered

• God's nature
• Creation narrative
• Understanding God's names
• Faith and identity
• Divine design
• Personal reflection

Keywords

• Elohim
• Creator
• Scripture
• faith
• prayer
• divine design
• Christianity
• women of faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Black Girl Bible, Genesis, Psalm, Isaiah, Jeremiah, John

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