Oswald Chambers' classic devotional My Utmost for His Highest has shaped countless lives for more than a century. With support from the Oswald Chambers Publications Association, a modernized edition is now helping a new generation engage with Chambers’ timeless insights.

Macy Halford, the editor behind the rewrite, spent years studying Chambers’ original sermons and notes, which were carefully recorded by his wife, Biddy. In this conversation, Macy shares how the updated edition was developed, the challenges of honoring Chambers' voice while making the content accessible, and what this enduring devotional can offer readers today.

🎧 Tune In to Discover

✅ The legacy of Oswald and Biddy Chambers

✅ Why My Utmost for His Highest still resonates today

✅ The process and philosophy behind the modern rewrite

✅ Making a Victorian devotional accessible without losing its power

✅Biddy Chambers’ incredible work as a writer, editor, and steward

✅ The spiritual vision that underpins My Utmost and its impact across biblical higher ed

🎙️ Inside the Episode

03:08 - The Life and Legacy of Oswald Chambers

05:55 - Biddy Chambers: The Unsung Hero

08:57 - The Birth of 'My Utmost for His Highest'

12:04 -The Challenge of Modernizing a Classic

15:10 - Macy Halford's Journey with the Devotional

21:01 - Reflections on the Impact of the Devotional

26:51 - Oswald Chambers' Perspective on Modern Challenges

Resources & Links from this Episode

• Macy Halford’s Memoir Title: My Utmost: A Devotional Memoir on Amazon

• Oswald Chambers Publications Association Website: https://utmost.org

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