The Life, Faith, & Mental Health Podcast with B.King

No intro music, no edits, just me being honest and praying that it blesses you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Stuck, frustrated, disappointed, overwhelmed, and ready to quit… How do you relate to any of these distinctly difficult feelings? Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Have you ever felt frustrated and couldn't quite figure out why? Perhaps today's episode can help as a process some of my own personal frustrations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Season two is all about questions and many of you have asked about love. Well, you know I do not like to about relationships. Tune in as we discuss love on a deeper level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

This month's Girls' Night was everything! So, of course, I have to share some of the gems with you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Let's be honest... we all have those areas in our lives where it seems like no matter what we do we still end up going in circles...

Let's be honest, most of us are not hitting our real goals because of how distracted we are. We could blame it on lack of time, money, knowledge, or any other resource you could imagine but what if I lack if not the real issue? Tune in to learn more about why you might be so distracted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Have you ever considered that your sleeping habits and quality of sleep or the lack thereof is telling you something? Well it is and in today's episode is designed to help you discern what your sleeping habits might be saying to you. Articles: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-science-of-sleep-understanding-what-happens-when-you-sleep https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/science/sleep-memory-brain-forgetting.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

In this week's episode we're discussing how silence is golden. When you're frustrated on making a decision or letting things go, silence has a way of supplying the answers you need. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Many people ask the question: "what if I fail" and oftentimes the rebuttal is well, what if you don't? While that is a fine and appropriate rebuttal, I want to take a moment to challenge and consider shifting your perspective on failure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

On the season finale of season 1, we are challenging you to have faith and grow as you move! We'll be back for season 2 on August 30th! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

We all have a list of lies that we either currently believe or have believed at some point in our lives. Don't believe me, well, take a listen and let's see if we can identify some of the lies in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Are you playing the long-game or short-game when it comes to truly understanding who you are? Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

There's a lot of people mad at God because He didn't come through exactly how they had hoped. Too often we shun conversation about this anger but it's time to deal with it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Tests are supposed to be hard, how else will you be able to know that what you've learned is solid in your mind and in your heart? Tests expose our weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and persistence but the anxiety that comes with them can be paralyzing. So here is what you need to know before taking your next test... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

I know you've heard this saying but for many due to frustration, human error, and circumstance it has become a way of life. Not anymore. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Fear uses time as an intimidation tactic. You know how it goes, if I don't do this by this time then my plan is ruined. Perhaps, the timing has been perfect all along. Main Points: Time stamp your feelings Take inventory of what you believe How do your beliefs show up in your life and decisions Seek to understand God's character, trusting in who He is instead of hyper-focusing on what He can do gives the wait purpose Scripture References: 2 Peter 3: 8-9 Proverbs 16:9 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Can you believe that we are 7 weeks away from wrapping up season 1? Before we hop into episode 19, I want to be intentional about taking a moment to pause & reflect. It can be tough to know how to do that so take a listen and enjoy the moment! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

How long...A question that's hard to answer but necessary to ask. We all have something big or small that's been holding us for far too long and its time to ask ourselves..... How long? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Everything anxiety tells you is a lie! Let's come to understand anxiety for what it truly is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Hope is not passive and expectations should be appropriately measured and articulated. Some of us are going in circles because we refuse to shift our expectations or activate our hope. Passivity is not progression. Scripture References: Hebrews 6: 11-20 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Let's sit down and have a chat with my long time best friend Stacy about how we have overcome so much and continue to choose friendship in a world where people will drop you more quickly than a bad habit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Struggling to forgive just might be taking control of your life by manipulating your thoughts and dictating your actions. It's time to move forward and release what's been holding you. Scripture References: Ephesians 4:32 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Loving people is hard and too often we merely say I love you because we feel obligated not because it is a genuine heart posture. Can we talk about how to change that? Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13 references Proverbs 16:24 Ephesians 4:31- 32 Romans 12: 17-18 We shouldn't be hoarders of God's love but rather through grace and faith and trusting that he can heal us choose to release what He has freely given up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

We have some unfinished business from last week. We left off at how to let the scripture help you. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13 entire chapter Matthew 22: 37-40 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Affirmations are such a hot topic but why are they so hard to genuinely believe? Let's talk about it! Scripture References: Last week the challenge was to search the scripture for the word change and so let's look at some scriptures that can help change how you love you We live in a culture that has taught us to hate ourselves so there is no practice of love and there's still the notion that loving yourself is wrong because it takes somewhat takeaway from what you can give to others Jesus knew who his identity and a proper view of your identity is wrapped in love 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient 1 John 4:16, John 15:12, Mark 15:21, Romans 5:8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

A question I get more often than I can count, it seems as though it is not the concept of positivity and change that people struggle to grasp but rather the application of these concepts seems a bit vague and overwhelming. Let's talk about it. Scripture References: Search the word change in the Bible and ask your some questions What are they changing from What might be the opposite of what they are changing from What's one way they can change in this instance What context does the Bible give about how this change occurred --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

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Hey you, don't avoid this episode before your relationship with perfectionism brings you comfort. I had no clue that I was a perfectionist until it all started to make sense. I have used procrastination and over preparation to mask the fears and doubts directly associated with perfectionism. So press play and let's work through it together. Scripture References: 1 Peter 5:7 Philippians 4: 6-7 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Going to therapy has grown in popularity but with greater acceptance has also come with more questions. Needing a therapist isn't as complicated as you might think... Let's talk about it. We are joined with special guest Whitney Wyatt, LPC. Social Media: B.King- IG- bkinglive Whitney Wyatt- IG- whitnicolew Scripture References: Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 19: 20-21; Proverbs 15:22 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Life can be full of unexpected twists and turns but even in the chaos you have what you need to get through it. You my friend were built for this! Scripture References: Psalms 139:14 Psalms 139:23 1 Samuel 16:7 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

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Life can be challenging, but when you have the right tools thriving is inevitable! In episode four, we define life and how to find meaning and importance. My prayer is that you have a better understanding of what life is and how to live through the lens of purpose in Christ. Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 1:2 Ecclesiastes 12:8 Proverbs 4:23 2 Corinthians 5:17 For more about the host, check out www.imaginationbeautiful.com and IG @bkinglive and imaginationb_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

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After ep 1, my friends told me that I forgot to introduce myself. So join me for a mini trip down memory lane as I give you a snapshot of how not giving up has looked in my life. It's the small ways that we give up that is robbing us of our dreams. My prayer is that no matter what you do, giving up is no longer an option. For more about the host, check out www.imaginationbeautiful.com and IG @bkinglive and imaginationb_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support

Being in position is no simple task, and I couldn't think of a better way to begin this journey with The Life, Faith, and Mental Health podcast than to help you get in your lane. The journey may be taxing but trust me, you are not alone. For more about the host, check out www.imaginationbeautiful.com and IG @bkinglive Come back next week for Episode 2. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebkinglive/support