In this podcast you will find attainable tidbits of encouragement, faith, fellowship, and great resources designed to help fellow brothers and sisters who battle disorders, disabilities, and other diagnosis.
Have you ever heard of Neurofeedback? NeurOptimal Neurofeedback has completely changed my life and how I cope with ADHD, Dyslexia, and C-PTSD drug-free!
In this week's episode of "Abundantly Able" I open up about my concerns while writing my religious exemption letter, asking for an "accommodation" due to refusing the experimental Covid 19 vaccine... while having blood test proof of antibodies for years 2020,2021,and 2022.
So I have got good news, and I got bad news! I tested positive for Covid, Omicron variant and I open up about my experience having an autoimmune disease and how it affected my acute Covid symptoms. I also share some GREAT news too...
I am going to give my two cents after watching The Chosen's Christmas special "The Messengers". I will tell you what I liked, and what I didn't like about the experience.
In this week's episode of Abundantly Able I open up about losing my fur baby/ emotional support animal to Thyroid Cancer. I also share some tips, tricks, and great resources for people needing info on therapy animals and emotional support animals.
Me and Pastor Emil, host of "Sweet Jesus" podcast and pastor of Open Arms Church Slidell Interviews Jennifer Cotney, mom of 3 children on the spectrum, wife, author, founder of "Word on the Street" New Orleans non-profit, and co-founder of the Christian radio station, Christian mix 106. Jennifer opens up about her life as a special needs mom, hurricane Ida, and God's love and miracles!
Emil Gretarsson Pastors the Open Arms Church of Slidell and is the host of the "Sweet Jesus" podcast. I have the honor of being his guest on this week's episode of Abundantly Able.
"Who's approval are you living for? Because God Wired us for relationships, each of us carries a desire to be loved, to be valued, and to be appreciated. We long to feel accepted and approved by others. This longing for belonging, the desire to "fit in" and feel connected to others , is the driving force behind many of the choices we make"- Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, day 42 Join me on this weeks episode, as I read snippets from the last day of the book Purpose Driven Life. It has truly been a pleasure going on this journey with you.
"Why does she get to live in that house?" "Why did he get that job" "Why can't I be that attractive, that rich, that smart, that famous?" Envy distracts your focus away from what God want's to do in your life and refocuses it on all that you don't have. - Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, Day 41
Something was found of mine... something from a long time ago, something from when I was suicidal and this book was given to me. It still amazes me how God works, and how he uncovered something...for you! For you, to find out about, in this episode!
" Imagine how different the world would be if everyone knew their purpose" On day 39 of the book Purpose Driven life by Rick Warren we talk about 4 important habits to incorporate into your life in order to seriously stay on track with your 5 life purposes.
"These are exciting days to be alive" in the book Purpose Driven Life, Rick explains the importance of diversity and thinking globally... especially now!
It took experiencing Hurricane Ida for me to really understand the answer to this question! Between the pandemic, hurricanes, the Haiti earthquakes, floods, the tragedy in Afghanistan, and all other sickness, natural disasters, and suffering, I feel like sharing some clarity on this popular question is fitting... as well as necessary !
I talk about some amazing people in this weeks episode... like Hosanna Wong (spoken words artist and author), Mia Rene (business coach and host of "God Centered Success" podcast), and Pastor Emil (pastor of Open Arms Church Slidell and host of "Sweet Jesus " podcast). I also read snippets from the book Purpose Driven Life, Day 37. In todays chapter we learn that "God wants to speak to the world through you!"
"I have been brainwashed to believe that I am not smart, that my existence is not important in any way, that my feelings, want's, needs, and emotions are all null and void. And that my friend, creates quite the complex!" Listen to this weeks episode to find out why I open up about my "complex" and why the book Purpose Driven Life has helped me understand my 5th purpose in life!
"God Loves To Use Weak People." That's right.... Your weakness's are vital when it comes to acting out your calling! Read along with me in the book Purpose Driven Life to find out why...
"Money has the greatest potential to replace God in your life. More people are sidetracked from serving by materialism than anything else" In this weeks episode we read in the book Purpose Driven Life about Money, the service of self- serving, "name dropping" and other self destructive tendencies.
"Unfortunately, many leaders today start off as servants but end up as celebrities. They become addicted to attention, unaware that always being in the spotlight blinds you." In todays world everybody wants to be a celebrity! Between Facebook, instagram, twitter, snap chat, tiktok and other social media platforms it seem's that being in the limelight is easier than ever! However, in day 33 of the book Purpose Driven Life we will read why this is actually not always as beneficial as you would think!
"Ask yourself questions: What do I really enjoy doing most? When do I feel the most alive? " These questions (and more) are asked of you in the book Purpose Driven Life. So lets sit down, and ask our selves some important questions in order to find out who God really made you to be!
"Even abilities used in sin are God-given; they are just being misused or abused". During this weeks reading of The Purpose Driven Life we dig deep in YOUR abilities, YOUR experiences, and YOUR God given gifts.... Even if they are being used for Satan instead of our Savior. Even a striper is using her God given gifts of rhythm, beauty, and artistry...she is just using them for the wrong team!
"Your spiritual gifts were not given for your own benefit but for the benefit of others, just as other people were given gifts for your benefit...God planned it this way so we would need each other" In the book Purpose Driven Life we begin to find our S.H.A.P.E. If you want to know more about yourself than tune into this weeks episode of Abundantly Able.
"You are going to give your life for something. What will it be- a career, a sport, a hobby, fame wealth? None of these will have lasting significance" In this weeks episode we discuss what God is calling you to do and how crucial it is to not ignore his calling, in day 29 of the book Purpose Driven Life. I also admit the latest thing God called me to lay down in order to complete my calling.
"We want the quick fix, the shortcut, the on-the-spot solution" find out why our "want" is not going to help you or help others in your life while listening to day 28 of the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.
"You are only as sick as your secrets, So take off your mask, stop pretending you're perfect, and walk into freedom." In the book Purpose Driven Life we dive into how to defeat the Devil and resist temptation. Celebrate Recovery also makes a pretty powerful appearance in this weeks episode!
"God made every one of us a sexual being , and that is good. Attraction and arousal are the natural spontaneous, God-given response to physical beauty, while lust is a deliberate act of the will"
"Due to a perfect storm of sexual abuse, abusing birth control, and my body having horrible reaction to birth control. I actually am now unable to have children, but that has just fueled my passion for children". Yeah, I get a little REAL at the end of this weeks episode... will you?
"We can't watch television for three hours, then read the Bible for three minutes and expect to grow" Ouch! That stings a little Rick! In this weeks episode of Abundantly Able we are reading snippet's from Day 24 of the book Purpose Driven Life, in which we will cover Biblical reading, researching, doing, and memorizing. I also go on a few of my tangents in regards to brain/ memory dysfunction and memory recall techniques.
"Change always starts first in your mind. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel influences the way you act" - The Purpose Driven Life Day 23 . I also have some great news concerning an update on a past topic I talked about in Abundantly Able, so listen till the end!
This episode may offend some, but some things just need to be said, and Rick Warren says them in Day 22 of the book purpose driven life.
I never thought that spending more time on my phone would be part of following God's instruction! Hear me out and let me explain in this weeks episode all while reading day 21 of the book Purpose Driven Life.
Are you holding a grudge? Are you upset with someone or, is someone upset with you? This weeks episode explains how to handle this major issue while reading day 20 in the book Purpose Driven Life.
Are you tired of fake fellowship? If so you are going to want to listen to this weeks episode of Abundantly Able. Day 19 of the book Purpose Driven Life has really opened up my eyes (and my heart) as to what I need to work on in myself.
"When it comes to fellowship size matters" During Day 18 of the book Purpose Driven Life we focus on how life is meant to be shared and how I am currently struggling with life and fellowship.
"You are called to belong, not just believe". Despite what we are being told during the Pandemic, this chapter of the book Purpose Driven Life emphasizes the importance of staying close, connected and united as fellow believers...which is the only way to strengthen the church!
"Busyness is a great enemy of relationships. We become preoccupied with making a living, doing our work, paying bills, and accomplishing goals as if these tasks are the point of life" This week we go over a powerful chapter in the book Purpose Driven Life during such an important time (and also, 3 days after valentines day!)
This week we go over God's second purpose for your life, which he planned before you were born! Day 15 of the book Purpose Driven Life is eye opening on a lot of levels and makes me realize some of my major flaws!
"What do you do when God seems a million miles away?" In this weeks episode we are reading day 14 of the book Purpose Driven Life expanded edition, What On Earth Am I Here For? It's good stuff ! And I dive into a time when I hated myself.
"GOD WANTS ALL OF YOU" Join me in this weeks episode, day 13 of the book Purpose Driven Life; expanded edition "What On Earth Am I Here For?" At the end of this episode I 'go against the grain' of this book....
"Have you been missing out on the most important thing in your life?You can do something about it starting now!" Follow along with me on Day 12 of the book Purpose Driven Life .
The creator of the universe want's to be your best friend! In this weeks episode we dive into having a friendship with our creator in the book Purpose Driven Life.
In this weeks episode we dive into day 10 of the book Purpose Driven Life. I open up about my season of homelessness, my struggle with my victim mentality, and how God blesses us when we surrender.
“You would think that after police, restraining orders… I would have realized that I did not know what was best for me” In todays episode we read part of Day 9 of the book Purpose Driven Life. We focus on pleasure, pasts, and prophecy.
In todays episode I break down, while talking about my experiences working in a nursing home during Covid. And how todays chapter of Purpose Driven Life not only changed my patients and I ; but also explanes how worship can change your life too!
“The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the glory of God” - Rick Warren. In this chapter of The Purpose Driven Life we talk about changing priorities and looking at the most smallest moments in a new light.
“This is not your permanent home or final destination” - Rick Warren. In this episode I admit a super natural night time experience that I never thought I would share with y'all…
"How you define life determines your destiny." Today's episode explains this idea in detail through day 6 of Purpose Driven Life. And I confess a recent calling (that I never even admitted to my husband) that ultimately turned into a major FAIL on my part!
Why does our time here seem so fleeting? Because "you have an in born instinct that longs for immortality". Find out more about what this means while we read day 4 of Purpose Driven Life together. Also, I confess the one thing I need to stop doing immediately
Is Covid/fear a driving force in your life? Maybe you are driven by a painful Memory, a deadline, or unconscious belief. No matter what is your driving force we will dive into healthy and unhealthy driving forces and my much needed wake up call!
Rick Warren and me ch.2, follow me on a 40 day journey of the book Purpose Driven Life. I will share my opinions, stories, as well as a before and after transformation from being abused and suicidal to being at peace and striving to help others.
Rick Warren and me ch.1, will begin the 40 day journey of the book Purpose Driven Life. I will share my opinions, stories, as well as a before and after transformation from being abused and suicidal to being at peace and striving to help others.
Unmasking me is the first episode of Abundantly Able, describing our battles with being Covid positive, some of my past trauma, and my disabilities. I also explain God's greatness and some pretty amazing miracles he preformed to make this podcast possible