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On Celebration Sunday and the first day of our 10-Day Corporate Fast, Pastor Touré Roberts brings a powerful word from Proverbs 13:12 on “The Power to Change.” Scripture reminds us that “hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.”This message calls us to recognize that every anointed person is carrying something — and to step into breakthrough, we must make room for what God wants to do. As we begin our fast, we must know that fasting isn't just about sacrifice, but about capacity, alignment, and stewarding our resources for the season ahead. Pastor Touré reminds us that the tension of delay and disappointment is not wasted — it's the very space where God develops us, positions us, and prepares us for transformation. When we keep our hearts healthy, pain becomes the launching pad for abundance. Are you positioned for fresh creativity and the power to change?Message: “The Power to Change” Scripture: Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV)Speaker: Pastor Touré RobertsDate: Sept. 14, 2025✨ Welcome to Your Moment of TransformationYou don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

During this Walk It Out Wednesday service, our pastoral panel of Dr. Valerie Crumpton, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, and Pastor Don Johnson (along with Dr. Cynthia James and moderator Anthony Olds) dive into Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts' Sunday message “Make a Move.” Together, they explore what it means to live with a faith that moves. The panel reflects on Genesis 12 and Mark 9, which show us that God responds to our faith no matter the measure. From Abram's shaky beginnings to the desperate father who cried, “I believe, help my unbelief,” they remind us that grace fills in where our faith feels weak. Even when fear, grief, or default behaviors cloud our choices, God's promises remain. And when faith feels stagnant, it may be because we haven't taken the step God is waiting on. Pastor Sarah's message reminded us all: Faith is more than belief; it's a verb. Every move we make in trust opens the door for God's power to meet us.Have you ever wanted to know:• How do I make a move I can trust when I'm dealing with the fear of failure?• What do you do when you know God has power to do all things but struggle to believe He willdo it for you?Don't miss this deep dive that will build your courage, stretch your faith, and remind you that one move with God can change everything!Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Make a Move”Speakers: Dr. Valerie Crumpton, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Cynthia James, and Anthony OldsDate: Sept. 10, 2025Welcome to Your Moment of TransformationYou don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.Accept His salvation today ➝ https://tphd.org/salvation--------------------------------------------------------------Be Part of Something BiggerYour generosity fuels real change! Together, we can transform lives and expand God's kingdom.Give today:Online: https://tphd.org/giveText: WNBS + your amount to 28950 (e.g., WNBS 50 to give $50).Every seed you sow is an investment in a brighter future!--------------------------------------------------------------Join Our FamilyBecome a part of our growing Potter's House community. Experience connection, growth, and purpose as we walk together in faith.Join today: https://tphd.org/member--------------------------------------------------------------We're Here to Pray With YouWhatever you're facing, you're never alone. Let us stand with you in prayer.Call 1-800-247-4672 for personal prayer and support anytime, anywhere.--------------------------------------------------------------Need Someone to Talk To? Help Is Available 24/7.You are not alone. If you're struggling, support is always within reach.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22-522–-------------------------------------------------------------Find Your Community and Grow With UsThe Potter's House is more than a church — it's a place where you can belong, grow, and connect. Explore faith, attend events, and discover a supportive community ready to walk with you on your journey.Join us and stay connected! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this Walk It Out Wednesday service, our pastoral panel of Dr. Valerie Crumpton, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, and Pastor Don Johnson (along with Dr. Cynthia James and moderator Anthony Olds) dive into Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts' Sunday message “Make a Move.” Together, they explore what it means to live with a faith that moves. The panel reflects on Genesis 12 and Mark 9, which show us that God responds to our faith no matter the measure. From Abram's shaky beginnings to the desperate father who cried, “I believe, help my unbelief,” they remind us that grace fills in where our faith feels weak. Even when fear, grief, or default behaviors cloud our choices, God's promises remain. And when faith feels stagnant, it may be because we haven't taken the step God is waiting on. Pastor Sarah's message reminded us all: Faith is more than belief; it's a verb. Every move we make in trust opens the door for God's power to meet us.Have you ever wanted to know:• How do I make a move I can trust when I'm dealing with the fear of failure?• What do you do when you know God has power to do all things but struggle to believe He willdo it for you?Don't miss this deep dive that will build your courage, stretch your faith, and remind you that one move with God can change everything!Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Make a Move”Speakers: Dr. Valerie Crumpton, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Cynthia James, and Anthony OldsDate: Sept. 10, 2025Welcome to Your Moment of TransformationYou don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.Accept His salvation today ➝ https://tphd.org/salvation--------------------------------------------------------------Be Part of Something BiggerYour generosity fuels real change! Together, we can transform lives and expand God's kingdom.Give today:Online: https://tphd.org/giveText: WNBS + your amount to 28950 (e.g., WNBS 50 to give $50).Every seed you sow is an investment in a brighter future!--------------------------------------------------------------Join Our FamilyBecome a part of our growing Potter's House community. Experience connection, growth, and purpose as we walk together in faith.Join today: https://tphd.org/member--------------------------------------------------------------We're Here to Pray With YouWhatever you're facing, you're never alone. Let us stand with you in prayer.Call 1-800-247-4672 for personal prayer and support anytime, anywhere.--------------------------------------------------------------Need Someone to Talk To? Help Is Available 24/7.You are not alone. If you're struggling, support is always within reach.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22-522–-------------------------------------------------------------Find Your Community and Grow With UsThe Potter's House is more than a church — it's a place where you can belong, grow, and connect. Explore faith, attend events, and discover a supportive community ready to walk with you on your journey.Join us and stay connected! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Chasers Podcast – Episode 419: Monday Night Football Blitz (LIVE)The Sports Chasers crew dives deep into NFL Week 1 and College Football Week 2 with hot takes, bold debates, and no narratives—just facts.

We're back at HHN for another epic opening night! From terrifying mazes to chilling scare zones, hear our first impressions of Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast: Thursday Night Live (Ep. 418), Kevin L. Warren and the crew tackle the biggest controversies across sports:NFL RedZone loses its commercial-free crown

Sports Chasers Podcast – Weekend Rewind Ep. 417 (Sept 2, 2025)The crew recaps an epic opening weekend in sports:Florida State shocks Alabama, Ohio State takes down Texas, LSU rallies past Clemson.Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open in a comeback story for the ages.Lee Corso's final College GameDay broadcast sparks reflection on ESPN vs. Fox.Deion Sanders' Colorado debut, Miami vs. Notre Dame thriller, and Week 1 NFL talk.LeBron James' Nike commercial reignites the GOAT debate.

Two cons, one podcast! We're back with Anime Impulse OC and Long Beach Comic Con.

This time, we're back with a frightful trio: Disneyland Halloween, Wicked Fest, and Castle Park's Castle Dark: Summer Frights!

Sports Chasers Podcast | Ep. 415 – Thursday Night LIVE (July 28, 2025)This week's episode is packed:The Cowboys shock the NFL by trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. Did Jerry Jones just gamble away Dallas' season?Breaking down Tom Brady's dual role conflict as both broadcaster and Raiders minority owner.MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's expansion vision—Nashville and Portland leading the charge.College Football Week 1 Preview: Texas vs. Ohio State, Clemson vs. LSU, Alabama vs. FSU.WNBA Standings & MVP Race: Aliyah Boston, Breanna Stewart, Collier, Citron, Rice, and Bueckers in the spotlight.The growing cost of streaming sports—is fandom being priced out?08:46 – Micah Parsons TRADE to Packers: Did Jerry Jones Blow It? Deep dive into the Cowboys' shocking decision to trade Parsons to Green Bay for picks + Kenny Clark. Analysis of the contract dispute, return value, and what it means for Dallas' future.

What do Benjamin Franklin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Paul Revere, and John-Boy Walton all share in common? They grew up in big families—and their stories suggest that large households can shape remarkable leaders and change the course of history. In this episode, we reflect on history, literature, and lived experience to ask whether strong, bustling families offer something our society is missing today. Listeners are invited into two timeless family stories: The Waltons, inspired by Earl Hamner Jr.'s Depression-era childhood, and Cheaper by the Dozen, the laugh-out-loud memoir of the Gilbreth clan. Both celebrate the chaos, cooperation, and love that make families—whether by blood or by choice—the foundation of resilience and joy. This episode is a tribute to the way family life, in all its forms, teaches tolerance and patience, shapes leaders, builds nations, and forges cherished relationships that are far more valuable than material success.SOURCES: My Parents Have 11 Children. Here's Why I'm Grateful to Be Part of a Big Family by Theresa Olohan (USA Today)Could Larger Families Produce Better Leaders, as in the Early Days of the Nation by Michael Barone (Creators Syndicate)Family Unfriendly by Tim Carney The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake by David Brooks (The Atlantic) The Waltons (TV Series, available on Prime Video) Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth.Music credits: "The Waltons" theme song by Jerry Goldsmith, "The Waltons" theme song piano cover by calikokat08 on YouTube.

In Episode 413 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions, host Kevin L. Warren welcomes Jeffrey Hope, award-winning journalist and professor at Husson University. Jeffrey shares his career journey, from covering sports in Bangor, Maine, and Anchorage, Alaska, to mentoring future journalists through Husson's journalism program and Podcast Like a Pro course.Topics covered:Traditional vs. podcast journalism

Episode 412 | Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions with Steven Webster (Asensei)On today's episode, we welcome Steven Webster, CEO and Founder of Asensei, the company redefining the future of AI coaching and connected fitness. From his roots as a martial artist and coach to leading roles at Adobe and Microsoft, Webster's story is a blueprint for how passion + technology can reshape the sports world.

⚾ Welcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast – Dugout Report Ep. 411 (Aug 17, 2025) with host Kevin L. Warren, The D.A., and MLB analyst Alvin Clawson!In this jam-packed episode, we cover:The Milwaukee Brewers' 14-game win streak and why they're the hottest team in baseball.The Dodgers vs. Padres rivalry series and what it means for the NL West.The Boston Red Sox's surprising season was built on young talent locked in long-term.The Seattle Mariners' playoff chances and why Julio Rodríguez could be the face of MLB.The Cincinnati Reds' youthful promise heading into their must-win Mets series.MVP & Cy Young debates

Monday Night Weekend Rewind – Episode 409The Sports Chasers break down the UFC's $7.7B move to Paramount, MLB's Braves sitting out the trade deadline, NFL preseason debates, Shedeur Sanders' rookie debut, and the Micah Parsons contract drama.We also celebrate Jen Pawol's historic MLB umpiring debut and debate whether the Cowboys are getting a return on their massive player investments.

EP 408 – Thursday Night LIVE | Sports Meets Entertainment: WWE x ESPN, NFL 2025 Rule Changes, WNBA Trades & MoreIn this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, host Kevin L. Warren and the crew go all in on the wildest headlines in sports:

It's kind of funny when I think about it—throughout my entire career, I've taught people how to use tools. Tech tools, communication tools, leadership frameworks, sales systems—you name it. And while the tools keep evolving arp speed, the way I teach them hasn't changed a bit. I teach people, not platforms. I bring a human-first approach to everything I do. Whether it's helping someone close a sale, lead a team, or troubleshoot a network issue, I instill a deep sense of humanity into the process. Because it's never really about the tool—it's about the person using it.That's been true for the last 20 years. And it will be even more important in the next 20.The world has changed a lot since I first dialed into the internet using a modem, taught others how to use Netscape, or delivered top-secret messages while serving in the Navy. And it'll keep changing faster than ever. But one thing hasn't changed—and won't: People still crave real connection, clear communication, and contagious energy that lifts them up.So what's next?I've spent the last few decades teaching, selling, leading, speaking, writing, coaching, and creating. Now, I'm setting my sights on the next 20 years with a clear mission, a bold vision, and a whole bunch of momentum.

Episode 406 – "The Dugout Report" of the Sports Chasers Podcast dives deep into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline with hard-hitting insights. Hosted by Kevin L. Warren, this episode features Alvin Clauss as we examine:

Episode 405: NIL Chaos, Contract Clashes, and Media MeltdownsIn this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew unpacks a massive week in sports:Terry McLaurin's looming trade situation with the Washington CommandersNIL policy confusion and transfer culture in college footballBreaking down the legal cases of Marcus Morris & Gilbert ArenasThe fall of ESPN's journalistic integrity and overreliance on ex-athletesMLB power rankings + Astros acquire Carlos CorreaWNBA playoff picture: Liberty, Lynx, and Candace Copper drama

In this special episode, Shane Willard brings a powerful, practical, and perspective-shifting message from Philippians 2. What does it really mean to “do all things without grumbling”? And how does our attitude impact the way the world sees Jesus in us?With historical insights, psychological wisdom, and classic Shane humor, this sermon challenges us to stop complaining, regain perspective, and become people who shine like stars in a dark world.00:00 - Intro & July Update  00:50 - "Enough Already" Book Shoutout  01:32 - Why Shane Willard Sermons This Month  03:18 - Shane's Intro & Mission  06:11 - Opening the Bible: Philippians 2  07:13 - Do All Things Without Grumbling  10:35 - Historical Backdrop of Philippi  13:49 - Paul's Arrest & Final Words  20:11 - Don't Be Like the Grumbling Israelites  21:05 - Grumbling as a Clanging Gong  23:59 - Hope Requires Perspective  25:56 - Be Part of the Song, Not the Gong  27:26 - Why We Grumble  30:53 - Perspective: Then vs. Now  33:41 - Don't Miss the Water for the Mud  35:36 - Comparison & Sacred Object Syndrome  39:00 - Freezing the Present  42:57 - Final Summary: No Grumbling, Shine Like Stars  43:50 - What This Means for Us

WNBA Players Demand Fair Pay: Inside the CBA Negotiations & Revenue Battle

⚾️ New Segment Alert! The Sports Chasers Podcast proudly presents the first episode of “Chasers Dugout Report” with special guest and new MLB contributor Alvin Clawson. A former Southeast Oklahoma University baseball standout, Alvin joins the team to bring authentic, sharp, and unbiased MLB coverage.

Have you recently welcomed an OTTB (Off-the-Track Thoroughbred) into your life, only to feel overwhelmed by where to even begin? This episode is all about helping you build a solid foundation for your ex-racehorse. Whether your Thoroughbred just left the track or has been with you for a while, this episode will guide you through how to create a clear, step-by-step plan to move forward confidently in your training. Ex-racehorses are incredibly athletic, intelligent, and versatile, but those same qualities can make retraining feel confusing or frustrating if you don't have a system in place. This episode will show you how to simplify the process, communicate clearly, and set both you and your OTTB up for long-term success.

Episode Title: Ice Cold Facts With Dan K: NHL CBA, Stanley Cup Wrap-Up & Expansion BuzzJoin host Kevin L. Warren and resident hockey analyst Dan K. "The Hockey Dude" in this debut segment of Ice Cold Facts. This pre-recorded July 8, 2025 edition dives deep into:✔️ NHL's new CBA through 2029–30 ✔️ Florida Panthers' physical playoff dominance ✔️ The future of Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers ✔️ Major free agent moves (Marner, Ehlers, etc.) ✔️ NHL expansion rumors in Atlanta, Houston & Quebec ✔️ AHL Calder Cup Finals recap (Charlotte heartbreak) ✔️ WNBA's potential conflict of interest

What happens when a tech magnate demonstrates a time machine at a Las Vegas convention… and it actually works?That's the thrilling (and terrifyingly plausible) premise of Catherine Mayer's new novel, TIME/LIFE. But this book isn't just about time travel—it's about love, grief, and how technology and populism are reshaping the world around us.We sat down with Catherine for a conversation that was part deep dive into her writing process, part exploration of activism and grief, and entirely fascinating.This interview was originally available exclusively to our paid Substack subscribers—they tuned in live, asked their questions directly, and got to watch two weeks ahead of the public. But now, for the first time, it's live on YouTube for everyone.

In this enlightening episode of The Interview Sessions on the Sports Chasers Podcast, we sit down with Nate Pope, Neurological Occupational Therapist and co-founder of NCX Brain Recovery. Nate brings over two decades of experience in treating concussions, TBIs, and post-concussion syndrome using a transformative method called multi-sensory integration therapy.Listeners will discover:How traditional rest-based treatments miss the markReal-world success stories from Nate's clinicHow to spot overlooked symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or blurry visionWhy athletes of all levels need to take brain health seriouslyLifestyle tips to maintain peak brain function long-term

In Episode 277 of the Sports Chasers Podcast: Thursday Night Live Show, Kevin L. Warren and the crew dive into:

In this eye-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine welcomes internationally recognized speaker and healer Karen Cheong to uncover the invisible layers holding us back—even after therapy, personal development, and years of self-work. Karen explains how “distortion patterns” at the quantum level affect our reality, and how true transformation requires working at the frequency level. If you've been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode is your breakthrough.   What You'll Learn: What “distortion patterns” are and how they shape your reality Why mindset work alone won't get you unstuck The connection between frequency, manifestation, and personal power How to begin releasing deep unconscious blocks (for free!) Why midlife is the perfect time to step into your authentic self  

On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew delivers an all-sports power play!

The Sports Chasers Podcast returns with your Monday Night Weekend Rewind! This June 16th episode is jam-packed with insight, controversy, and expert breakdowns.

On this powerful episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast - The Exclusive Interview Sessions, Kevin L. Warren speaks with Dr. Glenn Toby, formerly known in hip-hop circles as Sweety G, and now an influential sports agent, philanthropist, and thought leader.

On this week's episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast “Thursday Night Live,” airing June 12, 2025, we tackle the biggest sports stories of the week:⛳️ US Open Golf at Oakmont – chaos, albatrosses, and course carnage!

Chris Funk joins Vee Le to share how he built a real estate business that funds his lifestyle—not the other way around. From wholesaling to apartments, partnerships to private lending, he drops insight you won't hear in typical real estate podcasts.Vee, the founder of REBallers, is a franchise owner and a Developmental Agent of HomeVestors “We Buy Ugly Houses”.  Today, Vee is actively buying and selling properties in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, TX while growing her rental portfolio of long term and short-term rentals.Visit our website to get more information: https://reballers.com/ Episode HighlightsPlease visit our sponsors, which made this episode possible: AirDNA: https://tinyurl.com/Air-DNA Anderson Advisors: https://tinyurl.com/Anderson-Advisors Baselane: https://tinyurl.com/Base-lane Batch Dialer: http://dialer.getbatch.co/mzBl0W0Batch Leads: http://leads.getbatch.co/mzBuenXBuzz Vacation Rentals: https://pm.buzzvacationrentals.com/ Jet Lending: https://tinyurl.com/Jet-Lending NREIG: http://nreig.com/reballers Riverside: https://tinyurl.com/RiversideRecordWizehire: https://tinyurl.com/Wize-Hire ✅ Important Link to Follow

Church Scandals Aren't Random: How Ignorance Paves the Way for More Harm A Funny, Painful Story (That's Actually Very Relevant) Before we dive into heavy stuff, let me tell you a story. 4 weeks and 2 days ago... Picture this: I'm flat on my back, in the middle of the street, 20 feet away from a car that thankfully didn't roll over me. I'm convinced something's stabbing into my heart. Pain is shooting through my body in so many places. A kind lady rushes from her porch to help me hobble to safety while the ambulance is called. As I wait there's constant pain, but when I move in certain ways it suddenly becomes utterly excruciating. No idea what I hit. No idea what actually happened. Things were going great for the two hours I was on my OneWheel before the accident.  What the heck happened? And what is happening now? Some neighbor kids stop and check in. I ask them to pray for me and I lead them in a prayer in Jesus name... that was a comfort from strangers. The ambulance finally arrives -- after it seems like forever -- and load me onto a stretcher. They were sure I dislocated my shoulder and were insisting to pull me up. I knew that wasn't what was wrong. I was embarrassingly vocal about not being helped up. I seemed to feel every single pothole on the way to hospital.  Arriving in the hospital... the random excruciating shoots through my chest continued -- oh, and so did my resulting involuntary screams. (No recordings were taken, thank God :) So, the morphine helped and the oxy-whatever they gave me next. But what really changed everything was the x-rays. They finally discover the truth: My clavicle was snapped clean through. Knowing what was actually wrong changed everything. I finally had clarity. I finally had a path toward healing — real healing — not just numbing the pain. I finally could understand how to move in a way that avoided the excruciating pain and actually kept things in place to heal most effectively. THIS is what's happening in the Church right now. We have an injury. It's bad. Really, really, really bad. But instead of diagnosing it, we often just take some spiritual "morphine" — slap on platitudes, excuses, or cover-ups — and hope healing happens. It doesn't. Tragically, thousands of new cases are reported yearly... in the church of Jesus Christ around the world. This is horrifying. And the Church's sexual scandals are not random. They are not "one-off" tragedies.They are the result of deep, hidden roots — an injury we have to address if we want healing. Church Hurt: Ignoring the Pain Doesn't Heal It If I had ignored my broken clavicle, kept "powering through," or simply taken painkillers to numb it? It would have actually healed wrong.Permanently damaged.Maybe even required major surgery to fix later. The Church is at that critical moment.If we don't stop and x-ray the damage — truly diagnose the underlying break — it won't just stay bad. It will get worse. That's why these scandals feel endless. They are symptoms of deeper problems never addressed.   Church Scandals Are Not Random Accidents The fall of a pastor or leader is often treated like a shocking, isolated event. "He must have just slipped up!""It was a moment of weakness!" But the truth is, these scandals follow patterns. Unchecked small compromises.Isolation.A culture that produces an environment where pastors must be superhuman.  Double lives hidden by fear and shame.Lack of sexual stewardship. These are not random falls.These are predictable results of invisible fractures left untreated. The Enemy Wants Our Ignorance Satan thrives when we stay ignorant. When we don't know the roots, we can't heal them.When we don't expose the darkness, it festers and infects the Body of Christ. Paul makes it clear we shouldn't be ignorant of how the enemy attacks: "In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes." (2 Cor 2:11) Jesus warns us: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy." (John 10:10) When sexual sin in leadership is ignored, minimized, or hidden, it does exactly that:Steals faith.Kills trust.Destroys credibility. We must be wise.We must stop assuming "it could never happen here."We must learn how to recognize the roots before they bloom into ruin.   Why Sexual Sin Wounds So Deeply & How to Heal Sexual sin isn't "just another mistake."Biblically, it's in a category of its own: "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body." (1 Corinthians 6:18) When a leader sins sexually, it's a double wound: Personal: They defile their own body, the temple of the Holy Spirit. Corporate: They shatter the credibility of the Gospel they once preached. People who were already fragile in their faith see hypocrisy... and walk away not just from a leader, but from Jesus, Himself. The wound runs deep. But Jesus takes it seriously. Jesus didn't say: "Try not to look at porn if you can." "Lust is understandable, just don't act on it." No. He said: "If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out... It's better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell." (Matthew 5:29) Jesus used extreme language because sexual sin matters that much. We should not downplay what Jesus took so seriously. When leaders indulge in pornography, prostitution, or affairs, they are objectifying someone God created. That woman on a screen is a daughter of the King of Kings. A daughter who He even gave His only son to save. Cover-Ups Are Spiritual Oxycodone It's easier to slap a spiritual Band-Aid over a scandal than face the ugly truth. "Let's quietly remove him." "Let's not make a big deal; it might hurt the church's reputation." "Let's just forgive and move on." That's spiritual oxycodone — numbing the pain without healing the break. Without truth and exposure, the infection worsens.The pattern repeats.More people get hurt.   Real love doesn't ignore cancer.Real love demands we discover it and deal with it.   That's actual love.   And Exposure Alone Isn't Enough Here's the other mistake:Thinking that "going public" fixes the problem.   It doesn't.   Exposure without a healing plan leaves broken people bleeding in the streets. Just like my broken clavicle needed realignment, time, careful handling and care — fallen leaders (and hurting congregations) need intentional healing journeys. Healing isn't automatic. It's hard. It takes time. It takes wisdom. It takes safe people. But it's possible. Healing the Church Starts with Us You may be a small group leader.A volunteer.A pastor's wife.A youth mentor.A faithful Sunday worshiper.   You are part of the Body.And when one part is sick, the whole body suffers. We cannot afford to shrug and say, "Not my problem." The future witness of the Church depends on believers who are awake, wise, and willing to act.   The Band-Aid Problem Let me just say it plainly: Covering up a church scandal with "just pray for him" or "let's not talk about it" is like slapping a Batman-themed Band-Aid on a bullet wound and sending the guy back into battle. He's going to bleed out. And so is the faith of everyone watching. We need real surgery, not stickers.   What Next? What Pastors and Leaders Need If you've been wounded by a scandal —If you're grieved by the hypocrisy —If you're tired of seeing Jesus' name dragged through the mud — You are not alone. Healing is possible. But it starts with exposing the real problem and walking through the hard, beautiful journey of restoration. Lord, help us. Heal Your Church. Give us courage to see clearly and love deeply.   Be Part of the Solution: Discover through a Free Training Join me for a free training:Heal the Church: Exposing the Hidden Roots of Sexual Scandal and the Path to Healing Let's stop putting Band-Aids on bullet holes.Let's start real healing. Sign up today: delightym.com/healthechurch Healing starts with discovery. Healing starts with understanding.Healing starts with you.   With love, Belah & Team PS - If you are ready to make a change in your marriage, to be free from sexual sin, to have accountability and community, we encourage you to make the call. Schedule a free Clarity Call at delightym.com/cc PPS - Here is a quote from a recent graduate: "My self worth was in the dumps. I was always looking for affirmation from my wife and she from me. Neither of us delivered - neither could deliver enough. I questioned my leadership positions at work and at church, just never feeling like I was the right guy to lead... [Now,] I'm taking ownership. This is my home. This is my marriage. She is my wife. Ours is a union blessed by God. In taking my roles as husband, father, help mate more seriously, my whole family has begun to benefit. The man's role is not to simply coexist, but to lead the marriage and family. I can make a difference in the family by leading to and with God."  

You don't need a huge ad budget to fill your schedule. In this episode, Doc Danny shares 7 totally free ways to start getting patients—fast. These tactics are perfect if you're in the early stages of your clinic, trying to get scrappy, or just moved to a new area. He breaks them down in under 7 minutes, with no fluff—just practical, actionable steps.

We're talking about the kinds of stories that help you connect with your audience, build trust, and grow your business! In today's episode, we're focusing on stories that help you sell your offers and expand your impact. They're the ones that move people to action, help you overcome objections, and grow your community by making your message land. These stories don't just connect with your audience; they convert! Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! Episode Highlights Show People That You Understand Their Challenges [0:01:22] Share Why You Created Your Offer [0:04:22] Connect Over Shared Values [0:08:34] Invite Others to Be Part of Your Vision for the Future [0:12:45] Haters Gonna Hate [0:15:50] Show What's Possible When You Take a Chance [0:19:51] Our Sponsor: FreshBooks get 70% off for 4 months Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to bossproject.com/podcast.