Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast

If you feel stuck in a relationship that seems to be regressing or going nowhere, it may be time to move on. In this week's session we discuss some tell-tell signs that a relationship may be over and it could be time to move on. Although much of our conversation is about marriages and dating, keep in mind that non - intimate relationships are included. This is a great discussion, let us know what you think.

If you feel stuck in a relationship that seems to be regressing or going nowhere, it may be time to move on. In this week's session we discuss some tell-tell signs that a relationship may be over and it could be time to move on. Although much of our conversation is about marriages and dating, keep in mind that non - intimate relationships are included. This is a great discussion, let us know what you think.

When and how much interaction with social media is appropriate for saints when it comes to winning souls for Christ?

When and how much interaction with social media is appropriate for saints when it comes to winning souls for Christ?

There are many signs to people calling out for help. We often ignore these signs because of our own issues, and cares. We need to be very careful and open to feedback and becoming more attentive to our loved ones.

There are many signs to people calling out for help. We often ignore these signs because of our own issues, and cares. We need to be very careful and open to feedback and becoming more attentive to our loved ones.

Discussion on how to build a real relationship with God

Discussion on how to build a real relationship with God

Discussion about the 13th Amendment and the affect that it has on Americans. This is an issue that each of us should care about and learn how we can bring about positive change for our nation.

Discussion about the 13th Amendment and the affect that it has on Americans. This is an issue that each of us should care about and learn how we can bring about positive change for our nation.

Millennials are the future. What's going on with this generation? How will we reach them and help to shape or impact their behavior and contributions toward society.Millennials may be on track to be our most educated generation ever, but they consistently score below many of their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving. This podcast help shed light on the growing inequality of opportunity in the U.S. and the impact this has on both skills acquisition and outcomes for both current and future generations.

Millennials are the future. What's going on with this generation? How will we reach them and help to shape or impact their behavior and contributions toward society.Millennials may be on track to be our most educated generation ever, but they consistently score below many of their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving. This podcast help shed light on the growing inequality of opportunity in the U.S. and the impact this has on both skills acquisition and outcomes for both current and future generations.

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issues from a Christian's perspective.Can’t we all just get along? A staggering 6,449,822 tweets about issues related to freedom from discrimination put this issue in the No. 2 spot. Twitter users discuss everything from eliminating racism and discrimination against Muslims to marriage equality.You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issues from a Christian's perspective.Can’t we all just get along? A staggering 6,449,822 tweets about issues related to freedom from discrimination put this issue in the No. 2 spot. Twitter users discuss everything from eliminating racism and discrimination against Muslims to marriage equality.You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issues from a Christian's perspective.In 1961, the South Carolina State Government passed a law mandating that the confederate flag be flown on the ground of its state capitol building. The law was passed to commemorate the centennial of the Civil War assault on Fort Sumter. Opponents argue that the flag is a political symbol that represents racial inequality and should be removed after the shooting deaths of nine African American church members in June 2015. Proponents argue that the flag is an important historical symbol that commemorates the state’s role in the Civil War. You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issues from a Christian's perspective.In 1961, the South Carolina State Government passed a law mandating that the confederate flag be flown on the ground of its state capitol building. The law was passed to commemorate the centennial of the Civil War assault on Fort Sumter. Opponents argue that the flag is a political symbol that represents racial inequality and should be removed after the shooting deaths of nine African American church members in June 2015. Proponents argue that the flag is an important historical symbol that commemorates the state’s role in the Civil War. You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

EHOG Podcast is back in Season 2 for 2018. The conversation continues with a discussion about "Seeking Positivity". We all want the best out of life, but fail to realize that the little things are what fulfills us. Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issues from a Christian perspective.You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

EHOG Podcast is back in Season 2 for 2018. The conversation continues with a discussion about "Seeking Positivity". We all want the best out of life, but fail to realize that the little things are what fulfills us. Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issues from a Christian perspective.You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issue from a Christian perspective.The effects occur in the children’s personality, which could often be negative such as having: low self-esteem, lack of ability to socialize, inability to maintain relationships and so on. When the children’s personality is affected negatively, their ability to achieve happiness diminishes.In reference to the general population individuals raised in a father absent environment demonstrate; 1. 5 times the average suicide rate: 2. Dramatically increased rates of depression and anxiety: 3. 32 time the average rate of incarceration: 4. Decreased education levels and increased drop-out rates: 5. Consistently lower average income levels: 6. Lower job security: 7. Increased rates of divorce and relationship issues: 8. Substantially increased rates of substance abuse: and 9. Increases in social and mental behavioral issues:You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistries

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issue from a Christian perspective.The effects occur in the children’s personality, which could often be negative such as having: low self-esteem, lack of ability to socialize, inability to maintain relationships and so on. When the children’s personality is affected negatively, their ability to achieve happiness diminishes.In reference to the general population individuals raised in a father absent environment demonstrate; 1. 5 times the average suicide rate: 2. Dramatically increased rates of depression and anxiety: 3. 32 time the average rate of incarceration: 4. Decreased education levels and increased drop-out rates: 5. Consistently lower average income levels: 6. Lower job security: 7. Increased rates of divorce and relationship issues: 8. Substantially increased rates of substance abuse: and 9. Increases in social and mental behavioral issues:You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistries

Has the love of animals gone too far? Has a dog stopped being just a dog? It’s feasible your attachment to your furry friend could go too far. Just as you can have unhealthy relationships and attachments to people, you can have unhealthy attachments to pets; if you use your dog as an excuse to isolate yourself from humans, that’s a red flag. There’s now a cultural assumption that everyone must love dogs. Dog owners are rarely forced to reckon with the idea that there are people who aren’t enthralled by their furry friends, and that taking their dogs everywhere might not be completely pleasant for these folks.

Has the love of animals gone too far? Has a dog stopped being just a dog? It’s feasible your attachment to your furry friend could go too far. Just as you can have unhealthy relationships and attachments to people, you can have unhealthy attachments to pets; if you use your dog as an excuse to isolate yourself from humans, that’s a red flag. There’s now a cultural assumption that everyone must love dogs. Dog owners are rarely forced to reckon with the idea that there are people who aren’t enthralled by their furry friends, and that taking their dogs everywhere might not be completely pleasant for these folks.

There are many ways to live out your faith and stay active in your church. Many times we feel lost and forget that consistency is the best policy. We attend church once or twice a week, but are we living out our salvation daily? We discuss some tips and tricks that we have implored to keep focus and enjoy living out our faith.1. Make time for prayer• Reflect on the blessings and challenges of being single and the gifts you have to offer.• Make prayer a part of your daily life.• Use personal prayer, the Scriptures, journaling, meditation, and praise.• Schedule a personal or group retreat.2. Practice forgiveness• Learn to forgive and be forgiven.• Examine your conscience, and practice fasting and sacrifice.3. Live a just life• Work against discrimination, racism, and oppression.• Treat all people with the dignity they deserve as sons and daughters of God.• Look for ways to simplify your life and share what you have with others.4. Help the poor• Look into local service opportunities or other ways your gifts can be used in service to others.• Gather others together for group service projects. Practice charity by assisting those living in poverty, and promote community-based solutions for injustice and poverty.5. Be a domestic church• Take this opportunity to establish some personal traditions around holidays, special feast days, and other celebrations or memorials.• Offer your home as a place for friendship and hospitality.• Look for ways to get more involved minister, usher, musician, or choir member.6. Share faith• Talk about God's presence in your life with other people; be an evangelizer.• Look for opportunities to invite others to experience your church community.7. Know your faith• Look for opportunities for development and education.• Spend time with your ministry studying the Word of God Most of all, Live out your faith authentically!

There are many ways to live out your faith and stay active in your church. Many times we feel lost and forget that consistency is the best policy. We attend church once or twice a week, but are we living out our salvation daily? We discuss some tips and tricks that we have implored to keep focus and enjoy living out our faith.1. Make time for prayer• Reflect on the blessings and challenges of being single and the gifts you have to offer.• Make prayer a part of your daily life.• Use personal prayer, the Scriptures, journaling, meditation, and praise.• Schedule a personal or group retreat.2. Practice forgiveness• Learn to forgive and be forgiven.• Examine your conscience, and practice fasting and sacrifice.3. Live a just life• Work against discrimination, racism, and oppression.• Treat all people with the dignity they deserve as sons and daughters of God.• Look for ways to simplify your life and share what you have with others.4. Help the poor• Look into local service opportunities or other ways your gifts can be used in service to others.• Gather others together for group service projects. Practice charity by assisting those living in poverty, and promote community-based solutions for injustice and poverty.5. Be a domestic church• Take this opportunity to establish some personal traditions around holidays, special feast days, and other celebrations or memorials.• Offer your home as a place for friendship and hospitality.• Look for ways to get more involved minister, usher, musician, or choir member.6. Share faith• Talk about God's presence in your life with other people; be an evangelizer.• Look for opportunities to invite others to experience your church community.7. Know your faith• Look for opportunities for development and education.• Spend time with your ministry studying the Word of God Most of all, Live out your faith authentically!

"Let's explore driving while drunk. Many don't beleive that they are too impaired to operate a vehicle after drinking. Others drive drunk without the consumption of alcohol, they are oblivious to their surroundings driving while texting. Don't eat the Marshmallow . . . Practice restraintMen were three times more likely than women to be arrested in Michigan for charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol.25 percent of American women have experienced sexual assault, including rape. Approximately one-half of those cases involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrator, victim, or both.On average, 28 people a day have been killed in DUI accidents in 2016."

"Let's explore driving while drunk. Many don't beleive that they are too impaired to operate a vehicle after drinking. Others drive drunk without the consumption of alcohol, they are oblivious to their surroundings driving while texting. Don't eat the Marshmallow . . . Practice restraintMen were three times more likely than women to be arrested in Michigan for charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol.25 percent of American women have experienced sexual assault, including rape. Approximately one-half of those cases involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrator, victim, or both.On average, 28 people a day have been killed in DUI accidents in 2016."

"Divorce and family MattersChildren can take the brunt of divorce if not properly managed by the parents. They are typically the last ones thought about when their parents decide they no longer wish to be together.To help our children through divorce we nee to . . . Encourage honesty. ... Help them put their feelings into words. ... Legitimize their feelings. ... Offer support. ... Keep yourself healthy. ... Keep the details in check. ... Get help"

"Divorce and family MattersChildren can take the brunt of divorce if not properly managed by the parents. They are typically the last ones thought about when their parents decide they no longer wish to be together.To help our children through divorce we nee to . . . Encourage honesty. ... Help them put their feelings into words. ... Legitimize their feelings. ... Offer support. ... Keep yourself healthy. ... Keep the details in check. ... Get help"

"The church has stood the test of time, however fewer people are joining churches. Why? How do we get people excited to come into the building and put down roots. There are many reasons why people stop coming to any given church:Some because of conflict and gossip, Hypocrisy and judgement - not feeling the love. Some wonder ""where do I fit in?"" and then there are some that have an unwillingness to deal with sin.We need to expand our capacity to love at the same lightning rate of technological advances."

"The church has stood the test of time, however fewer people are joining churches. Why? How do we get people excited to come into the building and put down roots. There are many reasons why people stop coming to any given church:Some because of conflict and gossip, Hypocrisy and judgement - not feeling the love. Some wonder ""where do I fit in?"" and then there are some that have an unwillingness to deal with sin.We need to expand our capacity to love at the same lightning rate of technological advances."

"We’ll need to reclaim the broken institution of marriage. • 44% of 18- to 29-year-old Americans believe marriage is becoming obsolete • In 1960, 72 percent of American adults were married. In 2011, 51 percent were married. If the trend continues, the number of married adults will become a national minority in the next few years.Topics for Daily PodcastIs it wrong for a woman to go after a man when it comes to seeking a relationship? If it is wrong, How should a woman conduct herself during this process?

"We’ll need to reclaim the broken institution of marriage. • 44% of 18- to 29-year-old Americans believe marriage is becoming obsolete • In 1960, 72 percent of American adults were married. In 2011, 51 percent were married. If the trend continues, the number of married adults will become a national minority in the next few years.Topics for Daily PodcastIs it wrong for a woman to go after a man when it comes to seeking a relationship? If it is wrong, How should a woman conduct herself during this process?

Has rap music gone too far? We have seen the rise of a new culture the stemmed for the early days of spitting rhymes. How do we see this art-form changing and shaping our children?Many feel that rap music is to blame for black on black crime and other issues that have developed within the black race. Do you think that rap is to blame?

Has rap music gone too far? We have seen the rise of a new culture the stemmed for the early days of spitting rhymes. How do we see this art-form changing and shaping our children?Many feel that rap music is to blame for black on black crime and other issues that have developed within the black race. Do you think that rap is to blame?

"Should marijuana be legal? Let's talk about the many ways that this drug has affected society. Is there a deeper conspiracy to get the world into smoking weed?Many states have voted in the legal use of weed. We all get that it can be a boost in revenue and may be a creative way to boost income and the local tax base, but what does this mean to citizens that use a legal drug and then risk being fired from their job if the substance is found in their system? The real shift in revenue is from the local ""weedman"" to the local government.One theory is that the government is being lobbied by the tobacco industry to get weed in the mainstream market. With all of the money that they are losing on cigarettes, weed seems like the lucrative replacement. With that type of push, It won't be long before weed is sold at gas stations in singles and packs of all sorts of flavors. The government will be ready to collect some deep tax dollars off of these sales.Does the legalizing of weed take some burden off of the criminal justice system? Proponents claim that police and judges can now focus on dealing with real criminals and may free up the jails. Many will tell you that weed is not addictive. Hard to justify, when everyone that I know who smokes weed can't wait to get high again. Another problem is that weed is a gateway drug for many other potentially dangerous substances. The increased number of accidents due to stoned driving is continually climbing.The real danger is for our children. Children are starting out much younger smoking weed these days. Some say it's safe, but does a child truly exhibit the same level of responsibility as the adults that they are mimicking? Marijuana use can be destructive to young minds and bodies. The legal use of this drug in our states, means more children getting high and potentially losing out on their future.There is also danger from second-hand smoke and what is known as a ""Contact High"". Ever been at a concert where the weed was so strong, that you left with a headache? Not cool to get buzzed by someone else's carcinogens.Weed has also been linked to brain damage, poor lung health, heart disease and poor mental health. Aren't there enough issues and substances plaguing us? Do we really need another? What are your thoughts?"

"Should marijuana be legal? Let's talk about the many ways that this drug has affected society. Is there a deeper conspiracy to get the world into smoking weed?Many states have voted in the legal use of weed. We all get that it can be a boost in revenue and may be a creative way to boost income and the local tax base, but what does this mean to citizens that use a legal drug and then risk being fired from their job if the substance is found in their system? The real shift in revenue is from the local ""weedman"" to the local government.One theory is that the government is being lobbied by the tobacco industry to get weed in the mainstream market. With all of the money that they are losing on cigarettes, weed seems like the lucrative replacement. With that type of push, It won't be long before weed is sold at gas stations in singles and packs of all sorts of flavors. The government will be ready to collect some deep tax dollars off of these sales.Does the legalizing of weed take some burden off of the criminal justice system? Proponents claim that police and judges can now focus on dealing with real criminals and may free up the jails. Many will tell you that weed is not addictive. Hard to justify, when everyone that I know who smokes weed can't wait to get high again. Another problem is that weed is a gateway drug for many other potentially dangerous substances. The increased number of accidents due to stoned driving is continually climbing.The real danger is for our children. Children are starting out much younger smoking weed these days. Some say it's safe, but does a child truly exhibit the same level of responsibility as the adults that they are mimicking? Marijuana use can be destructive to young minds and bodies. The legal use of this drug in our states, means more children getting high and potentially losing out on their future.There is also danger from second-hand smoke and what is known as a ""Contact High"". Ever been at a concert where the weed was so strong, that you left with a headache? Not cool to get buzzed by someone else's carcinogens.Weed has also been linked to brain damage, poor lung health, heart disease and poor mental health. Aren't there enough issues and substances plaguing us? Do we really need another? What are your thoughts?"

Taking the weight loss challenge • You need a plan with milestones, checks and balances • Daily routines to keep you focused • You need set a weight-lose target • Clean out your fridge and Pantry • Stock up on super foods • Find time for fitness • Cutting your portions and using balance • Eating a high-protein breakfast • Eating more vegetables • Packing your lunch or dinner (having readily available food) • Weight yourself - everyday • Try new foods • Understanding your triggersCooking at home Trying new foods Homemade deserts When its over, its overWhat is your motivation for losing weight? Is your why big enough? Being afraid of extremesWhat's in your pantry?How do you work with the members in your household to eat healthy?If the package makes noise, don't eat out of it.The importance of eating vegetables and organic foods • No GMOs • Better Nutrition • No Pesticides or Herbicides • Higher Quality Meat and Dairy • Less Chance of Food-Bourne Illness • Better your ConscienceHow importance is exercise when trying to lose weight? Combining exercise with a healthy diet is a more effective way to lose weight than depending on calorie restriction alone. Exercise can prevent or even reverse the effects of certain diseases. Exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, which may prevent a heart attack. In addition, if you exercise, you lower your risk of developing certain types of cancers such as colon and breast cancer. Exercise is also known to help contribute to a sense of confidence and well-being, thus possibly lowering rates of anxiety and depression. Exercise is helpful for weight loss and maintaining weight loss.  Exercise can increase metabolism, or how many calories you burn in a day. It can also help you maintain and increase lean body mass, which also helps increase number of calories you burn each day.When you lose fat. . . • Migraines: 57% resolved • Depression: 55% resolved • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 74-95% resolved • Asthma: 82% improved or resolved • Cardiovascular Disease: 82% reduction • Degenerative Joint Disease: 41076% resolved • Gout: 77% resolved • Mortality: 89% reduction in 5-year mortality • Quality of Life: improved in 95% of patients • Venous Stasis Disease: 95% resolved • Type II Diabetes Mellitus: 83% resolved • Metabolic Syndrome: 80% resolved • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: 90% Improved steatosis, 37% reduction of inflammation, 20% reduction of fibrosis

Taking the weight loss challenge • You need a plan with milestones, checks and balances • Daily routines to keep you focused • You need set a weight-lose target • Clean out your fridge and Pantry • Stock up on super foods • Find time for fitness • Cutting your portions and using balance • Eating a high-protein breakfast • Eating more vegetables • Packing your lunch or dinner (having readily available food) • Weight yourself - everyday • Try new foods • Understanding your triggersCooking at home Trying new foods Homemade deserts When its over, its overWhat is your motivation for losing weight? Is your why big enough? Being afraid of extremesWhat's in your pantry?How do you work with the members in your household to eat healthy?If the package makes noise, don't eat out of it.The importance of eating vegetables and organic foods • No GMOs • Better Nutrition • No Pesticides or Herbicides • Higher Quality Meat and Dairy • Less Chance of Food-Bourne Illness • Better your ConscienceHow importance is exercise when trying to lose weight? Combining exercise with a healthy diet is a more effective way to lose weight than depending on calorie restriction alone. Exercise can prevent or even reverse the effects of certain diseases. Exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, which may prevent a heart attack. In addition, if you exercise, you lower your risk of developing certain types of cancers such as colon and breast cancer. Exercise is also known to help contribute to a sense of confidence and well-being, thus possibly lowering rates of anxiety and depression. Exercise is helpful for weight loss and maintaining weight loss.  Exercise can increase metabolism, or how many calories you burn in a day. It can also help you maintain and increase lean body mass, which also helps increase number of calories you burn each day.When you lose fat. . . • Migraines: 57% resolved • Depression: 55% resolved • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 74-95% resolved • Asthma: 82% improved or resolved • Cardiovascular Disease: 82% reduction • Degenerative Joint Disease: 41076% resolved • Gout: 77% resolved • Mortality: 89% reduction in 5-year mortality • Quality of Life: improved in 95% of patients • Venous Stasis Disease: 95% resolved • Type II Diabetes Mellitus: 83% resolved • Metabolic Syndrome: 80% resolved • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: 90% Improved steatosis, 37% reduction of inflammation, 20% reduction of fibrosis

Self-esteem is made up of the thoughts, feelings, and opinions we have about ourselves. That means self-esteem isn't fixed. It can change, depending on the way we think. Over time, habits of negative thinking about ourselves can lower self-esteem.Sometimes, people don't even realize that they're thinking so negatively about themselves. But once you're aware of it, and know that the way you think is up to you, you can begin to change the way you think. And changing the way you think about yourself changes the way you feel about yourself.So if you want to feel better about yourself, try some of these things:Manage your inner critic. Notice the critical things you say to yourself. Would you talk to a best friend like that? A harsh inner voice just tears us down. If you're in the habit of thinking self-critically, re-train yourself by rewording these negative unkind thoughts into more helpful feedback.Focus on what goes well for you. Are you so used to focusing on your problems that they're all you see? Next time you catch yourself dwelling on problems or complaints about yourself or your day, find something positive to counter it. Each day, write down three good things about yourself, and/or three things that went well that day because of your action or effort.Aim for effort rather than perfection. Some people get held back by their own pressure to be perfect. They lose out because they don't try. If you think, ""I won't audition for the play because I probably won't get the lead,"" it's guaranteed that role will go to someone else.View mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you will make mistakes. Everyone does. They're part of learning. Instead of thinking, ""I always mess up"" remind yourself that it's not about always, just this specific situation. What can you do differently next time?Edit thoughts that get you feeling inferior. Do you often compare yourself with others and come up feeling less accomplished or less talented? Notice what you're thinking. Something like: ""She's so much better than I am. I'm no good at basketball. I should just stop playing"" leads to feeling inferior, not to feeling good about yourself.Remind yourself that everyone excels at different things. Focus on what you do well, and cheer on others for their success. Thinking more like this: ""She's a great basketball player — but the truth is, I'm a better musician than athlete. Still, I'll keep playing because I enjoy it."" helps you accept yourself and make the best of the situation.Try new things, and give yourself credit. Experiment with different activities to help you get in touch with your talents. Then take pride in your new skills. Think about the good results. For example: I signed up for track and found out I'm pretty fast! These positive thoughts become good opinions of yourself, and add up to self-esteem.Recognize what you can change and what you can't. If you realize that you're unhappy with something about yourself that you can change (like getting to a healthy weight), start today. If it's something you can't change (like your height), work on accepting it. Obsessing about our ""flaws"" can really skew your opinion of yourself and bring down your self-esteem. Most of the time, other people don't even notice these things!Set goals. Think about what you'd like to accomplish. Then make a plan for how to do it. Stick with your plan, and keep track of your progress. Train your inner voice to remind you of what you are accomplishing. For example: ""I've been following my plan to exercise every day for 45 minutes. I feel good that I've kept my promise to myself. I know I can keep it up.""Take pride in your opinions and ideas. Don't be afraid to voice them. If someone disagrees, it's not a reflection on your worth or your intelligence. That person just sees things differently from you.Accept compliments. When self-esteem is low, it's easy to overlook the good things people say about us. We don't believe it when someone says a nice thing. Instead, we think, ""…yeah, but I'm not all that great…"" and we brush off the compliment. Instead, let yourself absorb a compliment, appreciate it, and take it seriously. Give sincere compliments, too.Make a contribution. Tutor a classmate who's having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood, participate in a walkathon for a good cause, or volunteer your time in some other way. When you can see that what you do makes a difference, it builds your positive opinion of yourself, and makes you feel good. That's self-esteem.Exercise! Being active and fit helps you feel good about yourself. You'll relieve stress, and be healthier, too!Relax and have fun. Do you ever think stuff like ""I'd have more friends if I were more attractive""? Thoughts like these can set you on a path to low self-esteem because they focus on what's not perfect instead of making the best of what is. Spend time with the people you care about, do the things you love, and focus on what's good. That helps you feel good about yourself, just as you are.

Self-esteem is made up of the thoughts, feelings, and opinions we have about ourselves. That means self-esteem isn't fixed. It can change, depending on the way we think. Over time, habits of negative thinking about ourselves can lower self-esteem.Sometimes, people don't even realize that they're thinking so negatively about themselves. But once you're aware of it, and know that the way you think is up to you, you can begin to change the way you think. And changing the way you think about yourself changes the way you feel about yourself.So if you want to feel better about yourself, try some of these things:Manage your inner critic. Notice the critical things you say to yourself. Would you talk to a best friend like that? A harsh inner voice just tears us down. If you're in the habit of thinking self-critically, re-train yourself by rewording these negative unkind thoughts into more helpful feedback.Focus on what goes well for you. Are you so used to focusing on your problems that they're all you see? Next time you catch yourself dwelling on problems or complaints about yourself or your day, find something positive to counter it. Each day, write down three good things about yourself, and/or three things that went well that day because of your action or effort.Aim for effort rather than perfection. Some people get held back by their own pressure to be perfect. They lose out because they don't try. If you think, ""I won't audition for the play because I probably won't get the lead,"" it's guaranteed that role will go to someone else.View mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you will make mistakes. Everyone does. They're part of learning. Instead of thinking, ""I always mess up"" remind yourself that it's not about always, just this specific situation. What can you do differently next time?Edit thoughts that get you feeling inferior. Do you often compare yourself with others and come up feeling less accomplished or less talented? Notice what you're thinking. Something like: ""She's so much better than I am. I'm no good at basketball. I should just stop playing"" leads to feeling inferior, not to feeling good about yourself.Remind yourself that everyone excels at different things. Focus on what you do well, and cheer on others for their success. Thinking more like this: ""She's a great basketball player — but the truth is, I'm a better musician than athlete. Still, I'll keep playing because I enjoy it."" helps you accept yourself and make the best of the situation.Try new things, and give yourself credit. Experiment with different activities to help you get in touch with your talents. Then take pride in your new skills. Think about the good results. For example: I signed up for track and found out I'm pretty fast! These positive thoughts become good opinions of yourself, and add up to self-esteem.Recognize what you can change and what you can't. If you realize that you're unhappy with something about yourself that you can change (like getting to a healthy weight), start today. If it's something you can't change (like your height), work on accepting it. Obsessing about our ""flaws"" can really skew your opinion of yourself and bring down your self-esteem. Most of the time, other people don't even notice these things!Set goals. Think about what you'd like to accomplish. Then make a plan for how to do it. Stick with your plan, and keep track of your progress. Train your inner voice to remind you of what you are accomplishing. For example: ""I've been following my plan to exercise every day for 45 minutes. I feel good that I've kept my promise to myself. I know I can keep it up.""Take pride in your opinions and ideas. Don't be afraid to voice them. If someone disagrees, it's not a reflection on your worth or your intelligence. That person just sees things differently from you.Accept compliments. When self-esteem is low, it's easy to overlook the good things people say about us. We don't believe it when someone says a nice thing. Instead, we think, ""…yeah, but I'm not all that great…"" and we brush off the compliment. Instead, let yourself absorb a compliment, appreciate it, and take it seriously. Give sincere compliments, too.Make a contribution. Tutor a classmate who's having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood, participate in a walkathon for a good cause, or volunteer your time in some other way. When you can see that what you do makes a difference, it builds your positive opinion of yourself, and makes you feel good. That's self-esteem.Exercise! Being active and fit helps you feel good about yourself. You'll relieve stress, and be healthier, too!Relax and have fun. Do you ever think stuff like ""I'd have more friends if I were more attractive""? Thoughts like these can set you on a path to low self-esteem because they focus on what's not perfect instead of making the best of what is. Spend time with the people you care about, do the things you love, and focus on what's good. That helps you feel good about yourself, just as you are.

"Let's talk about the age of consent for sex. How should single people view sex and sexual activity while remaining true to their roots in the church? Once sex enters the equation, a relationship is never the same. Even with safe sex, sex comes with responsibilities. It does tend to emotionally bond you to someone, and that can mean getting emotionally attached to the wrong person. Sex can be overrated when it consumes a person or the relationship is only based on the act of sex. Many find that marriage is not what they wanted it to be, because they focused on the sex. Once sex is over, there is a litany of things to focus on and work together toward that many are not prepared for, which causes failures. How important should sex be in a marriage, and what is considered to be fanatical? Sex can be a problem with it is about power and there is no intimacy. The conquest of taking the innocence of a virgin can be very damaging for youth. Is sex something that young people should engage in without having any intimacy. Many use sex as bragging rights. Once the moment is over, what happens to the relationships. Too often sex is something that is discussed and shared with the crew but not discussed with the partners. Sex can often be about the need for acceptance than love. We need to take time to evaluate the need for sex and the purpose of it to ensure that we are not violating our own self-worth, and morals. Respect yourself and make sex wait for marriage.According to the Michigan Statutory Rape Laws, (Lawyer, n.d.), the age of consent is 16, and people who engage in sexual activity with children who are underage may be convicted of statutory rape (also called criminal sexual conduct). Michigan’s laws also prohibit teachers from engaging in sex with students aged 16 or 17 years old.Statutory RapeUnder Michigan’s laws a person commits criminal sexual conduct in the third degree by engaging in sexual penetration (intercourse, oral or anal sex, or digital penetration) with:• a child under the age of 16 but over the age of 13, or• a child age 16 or 17 if the defendant is a teacher or school employee.Any sexual activity (including, but not limited to sexual penetration) with a child under the age of 13 or with a child between the ages of 13 and 16 by an adult who is in the child’s family or household or in a position of authority over the child is punished more severely, as first or second degree criminal sexual conduct.(Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §§ 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d.)Reference: Lawyer, C. D. (n.d.). Michigan Statutory Rape Laws. Retrieved from Criminal Defense Lawyer: http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/michigan-statutory-rape-laws.htmTagsIs sex overrated?Statutory rape LawsWhat is statutory rape?Is sex before marriage a sin?Ehog podcastEvangelistic house of godEvangelistic house of god PodcastWhat is the age of consent?What is the consensual age of sex?Criminal sexual conductCriminal sexual misconductAge of consentConsentSexSexual consent

"Let's talk about the age of consent for sex. How should single people view sex and sexual activity while remaining true to their roots in the church? Once sex enters the equation, a relationship is never the same. Even with safe sex, sex comes with responsibilities. It does tend to emotionally bond you to someone, and that can mean getting emotionally attached to the wrong person. Sex can be overrated when it consumes a person or the relationship is only based on the act of sex. Many find that marriage is not what they wanted it to be, because they focused on the sex. Once sex is over, there is a litany of things to focus on and work together toward that many are not prepared for, which causes failures. How important should sex be in a marriage, and what is considered to be fanatical? Sex can be a problem with it is about power and there is no intimacy. The conquest of taking the innocence of a virgin can be very damaging for youth. Is sex something that young people should engage in without having any intimacy. Many use sex as bragging rights. Once the moment is over, what happens to the relationships. Too often sex is something that is discussed and shared with the crew but not discussed with the partners. Sex can often be about the need for acceptance than love. We need to take time to evaluate the need for sex and the purpose of it to ensure that we are not violating our own self-worth, and morals. Respect yourself and make sex wait for marriage.According to the Michigan Statutory Rape Laws, (Lawyer, n.d.), the age of consent is 16, and people who engage in sexual activity with children who are underage may be convicted of statutory rape (also called criminal sexual conduct). Michigan’s laws also prohibit teachers from engaging in sex with students aged 16 or 17 years old.Statutory RapeUnder Michigan’s laws a person commits criminal sexual conduct in the third degree by engaging in sexual penetration (intercourse, oral or anal sex, or digital penetration) with:• a child under the age of 16 but over the age of 13, or• a child age 16 or 17 if the defendant is a teacher or school employee.Any sexual activity (including, but not limited to sexual penetration) with a child under the age of 13 or with a child between the ages of 13 and 16 by an adult who is in the child’s family or household or in a position of authority over the child is punished more severely, as first or second degree criminal sexual conduct.(Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §§ 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d.)Reference: Lawyer, C. D. (n.d.). Michigan Statutory Rape Laws. Retrieved from Criminal Defense Lawyer: http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/michigan-statutory-rape-laws.htmTagsIs sex overrated?Statutory rape LawsWhat is statutory rape?Is sex before marriage a sin?Ehog podcastEvangelistic house of godEvangelistic house of god PodcastWhat is the age of consent?What is the consensual age of sex?Criminal sexual conductCriminal sexual misconductAge of consentConsentSexSexual consent

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issue from a Christian perspective.EP01 Black History Month: Keep it or Nah?"Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.Some say: Black History Month is a poor excuse for a dedication to African American people in history. If the African American people in history made differences in America, it should be considered AMERICAN history and shouldn't just be taught in the shortest month of the year as a tribute to their skin color.Others say: Without these 28 days devoted to learning about African Americans' contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments, all Americans won't know a large part of American history built on the backs of one of the most undervalued groups of people in the world. Knowing African-American history is knowing American history! It's a shame there is still a need to carve out a month to recognize what blacks have contributed to this country, but no one would know our story without a dedicated period of discovery. Heightened awareness makes us ALL (black, white, brown, yellow, red) more enlightened and who doesn't want to be more enlightened? Knowing what blacks have done for this country would do wonders in eliminating the ignorance of racism.What say you?"You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issue from a Christian perspective.EP01 Black History Month: Keep it or Nah?"Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.Some say: Black History Month is a poor excuse for a dedication to African American people in history. If the African American people in history made differences in America, it should be considered AMERICAN history and shouldn't just be taught in the shortest month of the year as a tribute to their skin color.Others say: Without these 28 days devoted to learning about African Americans' contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments, all Americans won't know a large part of American history built on the backs of one of the most undervalued groups of people in the world. Knowing African-American history is knowing American history! It's a shame there is still a need to carve out a month to recognize what blacks have contributed to this country, but no one would know our story without a dedicated period of discovery. Heightened awareness makes us ALL (black, white, brown, yellow, red) more enlightened and who doesn't want to be more enlightened? Knowing what blacks have done for this country would do wonders in eliminating the ignorance of racism.What say you?"You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com