https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/upper-room--7496708enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Henry Smartahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f14db218cc6121f938d5de391778fda.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/upper-room--7496708Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:51:17 +0000Henry SmartaHenry Smartafeeds@spreaker.comHost Vale Elle explores the challenge of trusting God's direction when it deviates from our expectations. The episode highlights how faith grows in uncertainty, emphasizing that God often leads us step by step.......falsee871f03c-d365-52e3-96ce-e8c6091208cbepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-whisper-clearing-the-noise-to-hear-him--75993003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73458170Thu, 21 May 2026 21:16:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis podcast episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores the biblical truth that God often removes distractions to reveal deeper direction. Through Scripture, stories, and reflection, listeners are...956false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blessing-hidden-inside-delayed-answers--75993005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73458459Tue, 19 May 2026 21:16:00 +0000Henry SmartaIn this deeply biblical and spiritually rich episode of THE UPPER ROOM, host Vale Elle explores the truth that God's delays are never empty. Through Scripture, honest storytelling, and gentle reflection, listeners areIn this deeply biblical and...936false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wounds-success-cannot-heal--75993009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73457935Thu, 14 May 2026 21:09:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores the profound truth that achievement, wealth, and recognition cannot heal the deepest wounds—only Christ can. Through Scripture, authentic stories, and.....679false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-yourself-through-god-s-eyes-before-the-world-does--75993004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73439758Tue, 12 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room, hosted by Vale Elle, guides listeners to embrace their true identity in Christ, shaped by God's view rather than the world’s opinions. Rooted in Scripture, it explores themes like adoption,....1091false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-prepares-the-heart-before-expanding-influence--75993006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73439574Thu, 07 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room with Vale Elle explores the biblical truth that God values our character more than our visibility. Drawing on stories of David, Joseph, Moses, and Jesus, it highlights how God shapes humility....915false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-names-god-never-called-you--75993011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73439161Tue, 05 May 2026 13:44:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores how believers often carry labels—like failure, unworthy, rejected—that God never gave them. Grounded in Scripture, it contrasts the voices of shame and...800false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obedience-before-clarity-trusting-god-one-step-at-a-time--75993008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73438300Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis deeply biblical episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores how God rarely reveals the full journey before calling us to take the first step. Through Scripture, authentic stories, and worshipful reflections, Vale....936false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-foundation-of-spiritual-strength--75993027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73438103Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room with Vale Elle explores the profound truth that lasting spiritual strength is built in quiet, unseen moments with God—through daily Scripture, private prayer, humble worship, and hidden acts of....632false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-inspiration-fades-abiding-in-faithful-obedience--75993013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73437989Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room with Vale Elle explores the profound truth that the Christian life is anchored less by fleeting emotions and more by faithful, Spirit-empowered obedience. Through Scripture, stories, and...857false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-transforms-us-through-prayer--75993007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73437901Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis podcast episode for THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores the biblical truth that God often answers prayers by changing us before changing our circumstances. Rooted in Scripture and Christ-centered, it...1017false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-when-you-keep-showing-up--75993015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73437536Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores the biblical truth that God works powerfully through quiet, consistent faithfulness rather than dramatic moments. Using Scripture and authentic stories, Vale...882false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rediscovering-stillness-trusting-god-beyond-activity--75993010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73437409Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores the spiritual depth of stillness, revealing it as a posture of trust rather than mere silence. Rooted in Scripture, the conversation gently uncovers why stillness feels...1014false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-weight-god-never-asked-you-to-carry--75993033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73437198Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room with Vale Elle explores the profound biblical truth that many burdens believers carry—guilt, shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism—were never placed by God. Centered on Matthew....835false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exhaustion-of-trying-to-control-everything--75993012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73437019Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores the spiritual truth that many burdens we carry are not ours, but God's. Rooted in Scripture, it distinguishes between faithful stewardship and anxious control, inviting...759false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protecting-your-spirit-in-a-world-that-never-gets-quiet--75993026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73436930Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis podcast episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores how believers can remain spiritually anchored amid the relentless noise of modern life. Drawing deeply from Scripture, it examines the importance of....848false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-waiting-reveals-that-success-cannot--75993021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73436756Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000Henry SmartaVale Elle hosts THE UPPER ROOM, exploring how God uses seasons of waiting to transform character and deepen faith, often accomplishing His greatest work in times of quiet preparation rather than visible achievement....889false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-between-the-promise-and-the-proof--75993031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73436429Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores one of the most challenging seasons in Christian life: the space between what God has spoken and what we can see. Rooted deeply in Scripture, it invites listeners...998false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-assignment-is-bigger-than-your-job-title--75993035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73436208Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0000Henry SmartaIn this episode of THE UPPER ROOM, Vale Elle explores the profound truth that God measures our calling by faithfulness, not position. Drawing from rich biblical examples and real-life stories, listeners are invited to see their...985false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-cost-of-spiritual-comfort--75993018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73435937Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:28:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle explores the subtle danger of spiritual comfort—how routine faith can quietly replace a deep hunger for God. Rooted in Scripture and compassionate storytelling, Vale...701false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roots-in-dry-seasons-faith-beyond-feelings--75993016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73223648Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:22:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis Upper Room episode hosted by Vale Elle gently explores the hidden holiness of spiritually dry seasons. Rather than focusing on emotional highs or miracles, it reveals how faith deepens when God's presence feels silent....1174false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deepest-walk-trusting-god-with-unanswered-questions--75993037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73222987Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:34:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis contemplative episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores the sacred reality of following God while carrying unanswered questions. Rooted in Scripture and biblical stories, the episode reveals that...799false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-god-leaves-the-mountain-meeting-him-in-difficult-places--75993042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73222639Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:19:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores the profound mystery of why God sometimes leaves mountains—obstacles—in our lives. Instead of promising instant breakthroughs, Vale gently reveals that God's...862false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outgrowing-the-faith-that-once-carried-you--75993023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73221811Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:36:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis Upper Room episode with Vale Elle explores the journey from inherited to deeply personal faith. Through biblical stories and scripture, Vale reflects on seasons when familiar beliefs no longer satisfy, and God lovingly invites...1162false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-comparison-trap-that-kills-purpose--75993043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73221438Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:25:00 +0000Henry SmartaIn this deeply spiritual episode of THE UPPER ROOM, Vale Elle unveils how comparison quietly erodes our God-given identity, distorts purpose, and distracts us from heaven’s unique assignment. Through powerful biblical....885false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lessons-god-refuses-to-rush--75993029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73200959Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:22:00 +0000Henry SmartaIn this transformative episode of The Upper Room, Vale Elle gently explores the profound mystery of God's deliberate pace in shaping His children. Rather than focusing on waiting for blessings, Vale invites listeners to discover why....870false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-growth-feels-more-like-losing-than-winning--75993030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73200664Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:18:00 +0000Henry SmartaIn this deeply reflective episode of THE UPPER ROOM, Vale Elle explores how spiritual growth often feels like loss rather than gain. Drawing from John 15 and other Scriptures, she gently reveals that God's pruning is not punishment....1226false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-quietest-miracles--75993032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73200204Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room with Vale Elle unveils the profound truth that God's most eternal work often unfolds unnoticed. Through Scripture and stories of Joseph, David, Esther, and the hidden years of Jesus, listeners are...590false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quiet-consequences-of-ignoring-what-god-already-said--75993017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73200004Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:54:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis contemplative episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, invites listeners to rediscover the power of simple obedience. Through James 1:22–25 and other scriptures, Vale gently explores why believers seek new....791false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-every-thought-sounds-spiritual--75993045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73199839Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:46:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis contemplative Upper Room episode, hosted by Vale Elle, gently explores how believers can distinguish God's voice from their own thoughts, emotions, and desires. Rooted in 1 John 4:1 and woven with biblical stories and wisdom,...921false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-quiet-invitation-hearing-his-voice-in-the-stillness--75993022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73199506Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:38:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis contemplative episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores why God’s voice rarely competes for attention. Drawing on 1 Kings 19:11–13 and other Scriptures, it invites listeners into spiritual stillness,...915false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-anxiety-when-trust-and-fear-share-a-heart--75993024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72433631Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:14:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, gently explores the misunderstood tension between faith and anxiety in the Christian life. Through honest storytelling, biblical insight, and deep reflection, Vale offers comfort to......595false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-before-the-answer-trusting-god-in-unfinished-seasons--75993039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72433495Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis deeply reflective episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores the spiritual paradox that true peace isn't found only after life makes sense, but in the presence of uncertainty. Through heartfelt stories, biblical.....820false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-extraordinary-power-of-simple-obedience--75993034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72433436Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:58:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis engaging episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores how small acts of obedience—often overlooked in their simplicity—can become the turning points that shape entire lives. Through thoughtful.....690false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-god-shows-the-step-and-hides-the-staircase--75993040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72433390Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM with Vale Elle reflects on the spiritual challenge of wanting clarity while God offers trust, exploring why God often reveals only the next step and not the full journey. Through biblical insights.....560false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-calling-looks-ordinary--75993041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72433353Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:41:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores the surprising truth that God's callings often appear disguised as everyday responsibilities, hidden seasons, and quiet obedience. Challenging the belief......643false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/already-where-you-belong-discovering-purpose-in-the-present--75993047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72423947Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:38:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis podcast episode from THE UPPER ROOM, hosted by Vale Elle, explores the hidden potential and purpose in everyday life. Challenging the assumption that calling and meaning are always in the future, it draws on biblical patterns......684false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformation-before-intervention-god-s-deeper-work--75993046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72423556Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:03:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis Christian podcast episode explores the profound spiritual mystery of why God often changes people before their situations. Host Vale Elle reflects on how God prioritizes inner transformation, character growth, and spiritual...541false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-god-speaks-beyond-the-expected--75993038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72423249Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:49:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room explores the surprising places God chooses to speak—beyond prayer, church, or mountaintop moments. Host Vale Elle reflects on how God’s voice often comes through ordinary routines, waiting......612false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-god-grows-quiet-faith-in-spiritual-silence--75993048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72423099Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:32:00 +0000Henry SmartaThis episode of The Upper Room with Vale Elle explores the challenging seasons when God seems quieter than before. Through biblical examples and personal reflection, Vale reassures listeners that God's silence does not mean....1165false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trusting-god-when-life-doesn-t-make-sense--75993028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72331430Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:56:00 +0000Henry SmartaHost Vale Elle explores the challenge of trusting God's direction when it deviates from our expectations. The episode highlights how faith grows in uncertainty, emphasizing that God often leads us step by step......1387false1full