It's Me, God!

Yes, you read right! This is a radically different edition of "It's Me-God"! We explore the music of controversial rapper Eminem, who started his career with extreme negativity about his life and then eventually turned around to write some of the most moving, confessional, and even redemptive songs around. We explore themes of family difficulties and forgiveness using his songs (the edited-clean versions) "Arose," "Mockingbird," "Headlights" and more! You gotta hear this!

In today's society, it seems like everyone has a cellphone but no one ever really communicates. In this week's episode, Elizabeth and Carl discuss how we as a world are losing our ability to truly know each other and what God calls us to do to improve that and really connect again. We close out with Simon And Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence"

Jesus is here now and NOW is when we must choose - live His way or the way of others., This decision determines TODAY if we are one of the elect living with God. We never know the hour or the day of our death, as we're taught in Matthew 24, so be prepared!

Where oh where are you God? In today’s world we may we wonder where is God and why isn’t He showing up? Host Elizabeth Thomas says the question is why aren’t WE showing up?

Elizabeth Thomas is back after a break, with her first show since May! Today's show is about how she and her cohosts, Johnny O and Carl Kozlowski, bounced back with God's help from summers of great difficulties - and how YOU can bounce back too!Tune in - we hope it's inspiring!

On this week's episode, Elizabeth Thomas talks about the Kingdom of God and the ways you know you're there, and how to get there. She also reminds us to keep your eyes and ears open to the real world around you, rather than your screens, and see the world's wonders and interesting people God puts in our lives at every moment. Tune in!

On this episode, Elizabeth Thomas talks about the Mass and how people often go through the motions, not realizing what's really going on and what it really means. She found a classic video of legendary Catholic broadcaster Bishop Fulton J. Sheen talking about the deeper meanings of the Mass and shares the audio of it here after a few minutes of her own thoughts. Wisdom through the decades for Catholics here. Tune in!

This week, Elizabeth Thomas discusses Purgatory and the other forms of purification we need to go through in this life and the next. Because we are so loved and needed, we must go through the fires of life to rescue others. This week features "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban!

Time to March on! Our orders have been received from God---"Turn Back and Come Follow Me!" But who is this ME? Today, host Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekick Carl Kozlowski are taking a closer look at just what this call to service means and how do we do follow this Me.

SHOW 114: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HATE TAKES CONTROL? Everybody can say truthfully---I HATE THIS or That or Her or Him or YOU. Today---we are seeing more and more the end result of a society who hates and let their discontent take control. Are we ready for what will happen when Hate rules?Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekick Carl Kozlowski explore these questions that affect us all, with this week's special song by Hillsong: "Shine Jesus Shine."

I’ve had it!! Do we ever wonder if God may sometimes think---that’s it—I’ve had it?” He did once when Noah found favor with God and was told to build an ark. Is it time to build an Ark again---no but make sure we are in the Ark of the Covenant or Promises of God--Are we with Him or the world?This week's song: Unspoken's "Start a Fire"!

The world is an intense and confusing place these days, and this special highly timely episode covers our societal troubles like unemployment, immigration, homelessness and caring for the disabled. There's more than one side to every story and this week Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekicks Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough discuss the need to remember to listen for what God has to say as well as those around us. It's the only way we can come together as a society, and we close the show with the classic '60s

In this week's episode of "It's Me-God," Elizabeth shares the "BEST NEWS EVER—I am Dying!!!!" And shows how our tendency is to ask, "What? How can this be the best news ever?" Because it is only when we do not have anymore what we take for granted that we truly come to appreciate what we haveAND WE BEGIN TO LIVE!! Featuring Bon Jovi's classic "Living on a Prayer."

In the latest episode of "It's Me-God", Elizabeth Thomas discusses the way that technology has taken over our lives and endangers our ability to truly communicate with each other. She includes a fascinating talk by popular speaker Simon Sinek about millenials and their obsession with technology over true interpersonal relations. What can be done? And is technology a modern form of the Antichrist because of its power to divide and destroy us? We'll also hear Simon and Garfunkel's classic "Sounds of Silence.

In today's show, Elizabeth Thomas talks about Memories of Christmas past—good and bad. Birth of Jesus—great gift of love—but did the Father rejoice as on a day of joy? Or did the rejoicing and real celebration begin on Resurrection Day?Elizabeth and Koz also share some thoughts on Christmas memories and how to cope with the misunderstandings that always come up amid extended family! Featuring John & Yoko's "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" and "It's a Long Road to Freedom" by the Medical Mission Sisters

In this week's episode, Tis the Season--FOR WHAT REASON, host Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekick Carl Kozlowski talk about the fact that Christ is Christmas-- and without Him at the center of it, there's then NO Joy, No Peace, Just Sadness and Tears. It's the worst time of year for suicides Why? There's no true Love or Reason for living, if you don't have knowledge of who you are and why you are or the reason for your life.

WHAT NOW?---How to Begin Again---What the steps are for our Nation is true for our own personal life. Be humble, admit our faults, seek all that is good in each other and ourselves, turn away from negativity and what is destructive in our lives and we will be healed.Songs include "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley, "Everything's Gonna Be All Right" by Bob Marley, and more. Tune in to this special and timely epsiode!

In this week's episode, Elizabeth Thomas discusses the power of forgiveness, first towards yourself for mistakes in your life, and towards others. Whether it's childhood traumas, relationship difficulties or betrayals, we all have a need to reach out and forgive. Songs this week include When In Rome's "The Promise," Willie Nelson's "Forgiving You Was Easy," a dialogue between the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu, and the story behind the song "Forgiveness" by Matthew West.

In the latest episode of "It's Me-God," Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekick Carl Kozlowski discuss the topic of love and its many meanings, how it exists in different forms, God's place in His love creating the universe, and some fascinating research about love using monkeys. (You gotta hear this!) Songs today include "Without Love" by Elvis Presley, "Perhaps Love" by Placido Domingo and John Denver, and "What's Love Got to Do With It" by Tina Turner.A really cool way to think about God on a Sunday - or any

On this week's Episode, Elizabeth guides you through some pretty amazing facts about the world and the universe. Humans are made up of about 70 percent water - and so is the Earth. But there are countless miracles in nature and taking place in our lives on a daily, constant basis, and if we deny these things, are we really being smart, or being blind to a far greater perception of reality? This one's a mind-blower!

This week's episode features host Elizabeth Thomas discussing 9/11 and other tragedies, and how tragedies are lessons from God and how to not lose heart in the face of them. If we don't forget God's promises and God's rules, we'll have life and a victorious life. It's a really moving and meaningful episode. Tune in.

In the latest episode, Elizabeth Thomas returns from a summer break with a moving message, about opening our eyes to the people and places around us and our ears to hear the lessons that can be found in everyday life from God showing us His wisdom through the people - even strangers- we come across. Songs include Roger Whitaker's "Streets of London" and "You Are My Miracle," as well as Burl Ives' "Ghost Riders in the Sky" and as always, Bruno Mars' "123 Count on Me".

It's easy to be afraid of the world around us right now, but host Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekicks Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough want to encourage you to FEAR NOT! God always rewards the faithful in some way, no matter the situation. So think about what really matters to you in this life - health, wealth, or beyond - and learn to face your fears of losing them! This week's songs include Scott Weiland's beautiful "hidden track" cover of the Jesuit anthem "Be Not Afraid," Shawn Mullins' classic "Lull

In this special 100th episode, host Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekick Carl Kozlowski try to find answers on how best to wait for Resurrection Day. The answer is to Take up Your Cross and Walk with Jesus, but how? Give Thanks and Praise, Love as Jesus loves--die to self/selfish wants and desires and demands. It Ain't Easy, only by the grace of God can this be done. Scripture examined this week: Romans 8:18-38Songs featured this week: "Praying for Time" by George Michael, "De Colores" and "Thrive" by Ca

This week, Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekicks Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough focus on the messages Mary and Jesus gave to them through the years when they were going through struggles. She also explains why Catholics hold a special place of affection for Mary and explains the whole saint thing to boot! This week's show features the songs "Holy Mother" by Luciano Pavarotti and Eric Clapton, and Hezekiah Walker's "I think we may do a show this week on messages from Mary and Jesus that were given over t

Cleaning House and Moving ON!!! Do you realize how many 40-50 year old folks there are who are looking at their lives and thinking --what a mess, and I really went in some wrong directions and look at the outcome. Single, no children, no happily ever after relationships, jobs that are boring not productive, and well think of all the people out there who are thinking "LOSER!" about themselves. Well, time to clean house and move on. look at what needs to go in more ways than one- And host Elizabeth Thoma

Today Elizabeth is being led to discuss Isaiah 6's Scripture "make the heart of those who see with their eyes, hear with their ears and understand with their hearts---make their hearts sluggish, so they will NOT turn to God and be healed" According to Jesus, why He spoke in parables---the same reason---is that there are just some folks who are not meant to HEAR HIS Words and be healed. To be sure that you are NOT one these with harden hearts ---if you listen to only one episode of this podcast series ---th

Yes, that's right - termite infestation!Why we are low down/depressed/sad due to what is eating at us hidden inside and slowly weakening our strength? Elizabeth talks with cohosts Tanya Yarbrough and Carl Kozlowski about how to overcome the deep-rooted things that are hidden in our lives yet BUG us endlessly! We talk about the need for the power of the Holy Spirit in our life---but are we ready for the FIRE that has to come to burn out what is needed to cleanse us and the world of termites and the sneaky

On this week's show, host Elizabeth Thomas and her sidekicks Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough discuss the importance of being open to listening to the signals and sounds God sends us. Put yourself wholeheartedly into what you do, because if your mind's not in the game, you'll miss the things we need in life. Songs this week include Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind," When in Rome's "Promise," Casting Crowns' "Thrive," and Mercy Me's "Greater." A great uplifting hour of good thoughts, good hum

This week, Elizabeth Thomas and cohosts Carl Kozlowski and Tanya F. Yarbrough discuss God's plan and timing, which can sometimes be unpredictable, yet we have to know He's always there waiting for us, and we must in turn wait for Him.Songs include "Memory" from "Cats" (Sung by Elizabeth herself!), "Wait for Me" sung by Pat Monahan of Train and Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates, and the classic Christian song "Days of Elijah".

This week, Elizabeth Thomas and cohosts Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough discuss the moments where life seems to really get messy and out of control. Our songs this week include "Holy Mother" by Eric Clapton & Luciano Pavarotti (Amazing!), "Ave Maria" by Barbra Streisand, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" by Karen Carpenter, and "Money Don't Matter 2 Nite" by Prince.

This week, Elizabeth Thomas talks about how, when there's so much suffering in the world, God needs His followers to step in and do their part to help the world around them. She and cohosts Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough also pay tribute to the Christian side of Prince, who passed away last night. Songs this week include Chris Tomlin's "How Great is Our God," Jim Nabors' "Take My Hand, Precious Lord," the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love," "We Are the World" and Prince's "The Cross".

In this week's episode, Elizabeth Thomas and Carl Kozlowski find meaning in a new batch of classic pop songs: "America" and "Beautiful Noise" by Neil Diamond, "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen, and "Hold My Hand" and "Time" by Hootie and the Blowfish. Great show! All about trusting God when the times are tough.

This week, Elizabeth Thomas (joined by cohosts Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough) discusses how the biggest reason why we feel so low down is we are rejected by love, and God will be waiting for us to love us like no other can.Songs include "Take a Chance on Me" by ABBA, "Crying" by Roy Orbison & KD Lang, Jimmy Buffett's "Banana Republics," and "Come Back to Me Hosea" by John Michael Talbott. Get moved by the music AND the message!

What was that Dream all about?

Gifted–Watered by tears, the flower grows

Why do I do what I do?

What TIRED does to us

Must be baptized in the Spirit, part 2

When we pray–Pray, put LOVE into those words

What did He say? Is the Bible really God speaking?

Whose that sneaking in my backdoor?

Wisdom, understanding–more gifts

Must be baptized in the Spirit, part 1

Living a RESURRECTED LIFE

This week, Elizabeth Thomas is joined by cohosts Carl Kozlowski and Tanya Yarbrough, as well as special guest, actress/comedian Christina Myers. They discuss what makes a person a gift to others, and about the gift of love from God and how even our imperfections are to be cherished as they help make us unique and give us the empathy to help others. This week's songs are Roger Whittaker's "The Miracle of You" and "I Love You," as well as Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train" and When in Rome's "I Promise." Tune in f

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