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Your identity in God is everything. When you don't know who you are in Him, the world will define you for you. Sarah Jakes Roberts reveals how Jesus transformed the woman caught in adultery in John 8. He didn't just remove her shame — he evened the playing field and helped her see her new reality. She was no longer under threat. But before she could step forward, she had to come into agreement with what was true. The enemy plants seeds to keep us self-conscious and paralyzed. Jesus uproots those seeds to empower us. Yes, it can feel like exposure. But His intention has always been to set you free. Then Sarah shows us Elisha's secret in 2 Kings 6. He knew who he was in God. He didn't question whether God would show up in crisis. He trusted God's strategy completely, and he even prayed for others to see what God sees. This is the powerful transformation that happens as we mature spiritually. We move from self-consciousness to kingdom impact, from wondering if God shows up to knowing He already has. Message: “Trust What You See” Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-22 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 30, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Your identity in God is everything. When you don't know who you are in Him, the world will define you for you. Sarah Jakes Roberts reveals how Jesus transformed the woman caught in adultery in John 8. He didn't just remove her shame — he evened the playing field and helped her see her new reality. She was no longer under threat. But before she could step forward, she had to come into agreement with what was true. The enemy plants seeds to keep us self-conscious and paralyzed. Jesus uproots those seeds to empower us. Yes, it can feel like exposure. But His intention has always been to set you free. Then Sarah shows us Elisha's secret in 2 Kings 6. He knew who he was in God. He didn't question whether God would show up in crisis. He trusted God's strategy completely, and he even prayed for others to see what God sees. This is the powerful transformation that happens as we mature spiritually. We move from self-consciousness to kingdom impact, from wondering if God shows up to knowing He already has. Message: “Trust What You See” Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-22 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 30, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

We all start as fools, it takes wisdom to know your pattern and change your path. Jesus changes everything by showing us our patterns and changing our path. For this week's Outline and Community Group questions, download our app or visit hillsidefellowship.org, click on Resources, and find today's sermon.

This week's Walk It Out Wednesday is all about experiencing God's presence. As the room takes another look at God, it becomes a night of spontaneous praise, intimate altar moments, healing, and breakthrough. This worship night will encourage you to turn your eyes to Jesus and experience what happens when you behold Him. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Take Another Look” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

This week's Walk It Out Wednesday is all about experiencing God's presence. As the room takes another look at God, it becomes a night of spontaneous praise, intimate altar moments, healing, and breakthrough. This worship night will encourage you to turn your eyes to Jesus and experience what happens when you behold Him. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Take Another Look” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What has our attention determines what we reflect. In “Take Another Look,” Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that being made in God's image isn't just about who we are — it's about what we reflect. Shame, fear, trauma, and failure can shift our focus, but they don't change who God says we are. When we turn our attention back to God and behold who He is, He transforms how we see ourselves, how we show up, and how we live out what He has called us to do. This message encourages you to take another look at who God is — and who He says you are. Message: “Take Another Look” Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 23, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What has our attention determines what we reflect. In “Take Another Look,” Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that being made in God's image isn't just about who we are — it's about what we reflect. Shame, fear, trauma, and failure can shift our focus, but they don't change who God says we are. When we turn our attention back to God and behold who He is, He transforms how we see ourselves, how we show up, and how we live out what He has called us to do. This message encourages you to take another look at who God is — and who He says you are. Message: “Take Another Look” Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 23, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What we focus on forms us. It forms us mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and communally. Join us as we focus on the One who changes everything... Jesus!For this week's Outline and Community Group questions, download our app or visit hillsidefellowship.org, click on Resources, and find today's sermon.

The wilderness isn't your permanent address. It's your classroom. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness, but God never abandoned them. He used that season to develop their trust, change their mindset, and prepare them for the Promised Land. This panel gets real about worry, trauma, identity, pride, provision, and the danger of getting comfortable in places God never intended to be permanent. If you're in a wilderness season, remember: God is still leading you. Keep trusting. Keep growing. Keep walking it out. Watch this Walk It Out Wednesday conversation and discover what God is doing in seasons that feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and longer than expected. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Breaking Before the Blessing” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 19, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

The wilderness isn't your permanent address. It's your classroom. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness, but God never abandoned them. He used that season to develop their trust, change their mindset, and prepare them for the Promised Land. This panel gets real about worry, trauma, identity, pride, provision, and the danger of getting comfortable in places God never intended to be permanent. If you're in a wilderness season, remember: God is still leading you. Keep trusting. Keep growing. Keep walking it out. Watch this Walk It Out Wednesday conversation and discover what God is doing in seasons that feel uncertain, uncomfortable, and longer than expected. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Breaking Before the Blessing” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 19, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Laura Runnels knew from a young age that solo motherhood was a path she was willing to take. What she couldn't have known was exactly how that path would unfold, from exploring known donation to ultimately using a sperm bank, conceiving at home, and later deciding whether to grow her family again.In this episode, Laura and I talk about her path to becoming a solo mom to two donor-conceived children, including some of the less conventional routes she explored along the way and the questions that came up when she began considering a second child.We also dig into the work Laura is doing now in the donor conception community. Through the Donor Conception Journal Club, she makes peer-reviewed donor conception research more accessible while encouraging readers to think critically about what the research can and cannot tell us. And as a co-founder of Parts of Me, she is working to expand the range of donor-conceived experiences represented in books, media, arts, and culture.In this episode, we discuss:Laura's early certainty that she wanted to become a mother, even if she did it on her ownHer experience searching for a known donor, including using dating apps specifically for that purposeHer eventual decision to use a sperm bank and her experience conceiving through at-home inseminationHow she thought about finances, capacity, family size, and the possibility of having a second or third childWhy donor conception research can be difficult for the average person to access and interpret, and how the Donor Conception Journal Club is helping bridge that gapThe importance of seeing a much wider range of donor-conceived experiences represented in books, movies, and culture through Parts of MeResources Mentioned:Donor Conception Journal Club: www.dcjournalclub.comParts of Me: partsofme.orgThe Ones We Choose by Julie ClarkConnect with Laura:On Instagram: @laurarunnelsOn LinkedIn: Laura RunnelsYour Next Steps:Sign Up for one of our upcoming groups at https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groupsConnect with Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/single_greatest_choiceBecome part of the SGC community and stay up to date by joining our newsletter. You can sign up HERE at the bottom of the page

Your breaking is not punishment. It's preparation. Touré Roberts discusses what God is doing in Israel's wilderness wanderings in Deuteronomy Chapter 8. They think they are being punished, but what they don't understand is that the wilderness is a place of development. God is teaching them humility, building dependence, and preparing them for something they've never experienced. What does your wilderness look like? When God humbles you, He's protecting you from pride. When He causes you to hunger, He's repositioning your appetite from stuff to substance. This message helps you discover what God is building in your breaking season and reaffirms that trusting God is the admission price for your blessing. Message: “The Breaking Before the Blessing” Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: Aug. 16, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Your breaking is not punishment. It's preparation. Touré Roberts discusses what God is doing in Israel's wilderness wanderings in Deuteronomy Chapter 8. They think they are being punished, but what they don't understand is that the wilderness is a place of development. God is teaching them humility, building dependence, and preparing them for something they've never experienced. What does your wilderness look like? When God humbles you, He's protecting you from pride. When He causes you to hunger, He's repositioning your appetite from stuff to substance. This message helps you discover what God is building in your breaking season and reaffirms that trusting God is the admission price for your blessing. Message: “The Breaking Before the Blessing” Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: Aug. 16, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Welcome to Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia!This Sunday: Rest for the Restless (Ruth 3:1-18) with Pastor Jordan FanaraIf you're new to Immanuel, please take a moment to tell us about yourself through our online connect card.We would love to connect with you this week!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/connect-cardYou can also download our Free app — which makes learning more or watching services even easier.» https://subsplash.com/immanuelbaptist/appIf you would like to join a Community Group, meeting twice a month in homes throughout metro Richmond, visit:» https://immanuelbaptist.org/community-groupsYou can learn more about us anytime at: http://immanuelbaptist.org/Giving remains available online. Thank you for your faithfulness, church family!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/give

What happens when fear locks you out of the life God has called you to live? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday takes you deeper into Sarah Jakes Roberts' message, “The Same, But Different,” exploring what it means to trust God when fear, grief, and uncertainty shake your faith. Jesus meets you in locked rooms, speaks peace into your fear, and reminds you of what His hands have already brought you through. And sometimes, your scars are the very testimony someone else needs to believe God can bring them through, too. In this intimate time of conversation, reflection, and prayer, you'll be reminded: Fear may be part of your journey, but it doesn't have to have the final word. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Same, But Different” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 12, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What happens when fear locks you out of the life God has called you to live? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday takes you deeper into Sarah Jakes Roberts' message, “The Same, But Different,” exploring what it means to trust God when fear, grief, and uncertainty shake your faith. Jesus meets you in locked rooms, speaks peace into your fear, and reminds you of what His hands have already brought you through. And sometimes, your scars are the very testimony someone else needs to believe God can bring them through, too. In this intimate time of conversation, reflection, and prayer, you'll be reminded: Fear may be part of your journey, but it doesn't have to have the final word. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Same, But Different” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Date: Aug. 12, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

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What if the chaos you're facing isn't the end of your story but the backdrop for what God is creating next? “The Same, But Different” draws from John 20, where Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of their fear and chaos, speaks peace, and breathes new life into them. Their circumstances hadn't changed, but they were about to. Through her own testimony of surviving a life-threatening season, Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that God doesn't always remove the chaos or give us the answer. Sometimes, He gives us His presence — and that is enough. The same hands that carried you before are still at work. The same Jesus who met you in your last storm is in the room with you now. Message: “The Same, But Different” Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 9, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What if the chaos you're facing isn't the end of your story but the backdrop for what God is creating next? “The Same, But Different” draws from John 20, where Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of their fear and chaos, speaks peace, and breathes new life into them. Their circumstances hadn't changed, but they were about to. Through her own testimony of surviving a life-threatening season, Sarah Jakes Roberts reminds us that God doesn't always remove the chaos or give us the answer. Sometimes, He gives us His presence — and that is enough. The same hands that carried you before are still at work. The same Jesus who met you in your last storm is in the room with you now. Message: “The Same, But Different” Scripture: John 20:17-23 (NKJV) Speaker: Sarah Jakes Roberts Date: Aug. 9, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

During this intimate worship night, we truly walk out the message from Sunday's sermon with our own post-moving praise service. What takes place is a powerful display of what revival truly means. Through worship and prophetic speaking, we learn that revival should be the natural rhythm of a life surrendered to God. The message is clear: Something has to break before God can revive it. God is tearing down the idols we've fractured, broken, and rebuilt, and He's inviting us to leave them down. If we want to rejoice in His salvation, we must stop rebuilding what God has torn down. Revival comes when we finally surrender. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: A Post Moving Praise” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4 (KJV) Date: Aug. 5, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

During this intimate worship night, we truly walk out the message from Sunday's sermon with our own post-moving praise service. What takes place is a powerful display of what revival truly means. Through worship and prophetic speaking, we learn that revival should be the natural rhythm of a life surrendered to God. The message is clear: Something has to break before God can revive it. God is tearing down the idols we've fractured, broken, and rebuilt, and He's inviting us to leave them down. If we want to rejoice in His salvation, we must stop rebuilding what God has torn down. Revival comes when we finally surrender. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: A Post Moving Praise” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4 (KJV) Date: Aug. 5, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What does donor conception actually feel like from the child's perspective as they grow into adulthood?I sit down with Kat Boldt, LPC, to discuss the lifelong journey of donor conception through the unique dual lens of a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an adult donor-conceived person raised by a Single Mother by Choice.Kat shares her personal experience of growing up knowing her story, how finding 30 genetic half-siblings in adulthood altered her perspective, and what it's like to process complex identity emotions across a lifespan.In this episode, we discuss:What connecting with genetic half-siblings (or sibling pods) looks like, from varied emotional reactions to forming deep lifelong bonds.Moving beyond simplified children's books to normalize all feelings around donor conception—not just "mom wanted me so much".Why telling children early and often builds positive identity and avoids the potential trauma of finding out later in adulthood.How open donor choices impact mental health outcomes, and why true anonymity is no longer guaranteed in the era of direct-to-consumer DNA testing.Letting your child lead language changes over time, finding positive role models, and utilizing therapist resources like the US Donor Conceived Council.Resources and Additional Information Discussed:US Donor Conceived Counsel (USDCC)USDCC Ask A TherapistLearn more about Kat's work at https://northcoastic.comFind Kat on Instagram at @katboldtcounselingMore About Our Guest:Kat Boldt, LPC, was raised by a single mother by choice and has always known she was donor conceived. As a licensed counselor in Ohio, she specializes in providing affirming care to adult clients exploring sexuality, gender identity, and reproductive technologies, including donor conception. Learn more about Kat at https://northcoastic.comYour Next Steps:Sign Up for one of our upcoming groups at https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groups Connect with Katie on Instagram at @Single_Greatest_ChoiceBecome part of the SGC community and stay up to date by joining our newsletter. You can sign up HERE at the bottom of the page

In this episode, Betsy Roisen, Senior HR Manager at The Bernard Group, shares how manufacturing leaders can spot the early signs of disengagement, connect daily work to the bigger mission, and give employees the influence they need to stay invested. Listeners will walk away with practical ways to build trust, close the feedback loop, and prevent burnout before it starts. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Attend a Community Group: https://www.mfrall.com/community/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw

New ministry ideas can feel risky — but they don't have to be random. Learn how to know when to innovate vs. repeat what's working, and how to cast vision for a new program. Most of what a healthy church does every year should not be new. But every so often, a gap between your vision and your current results tells you it's time to try something different. This is a case study of launching a new idea-growing groups connected to a larger growth goal for the year. Perfect for pastors and church leaders thinking about small group strategy, church vision casting, and ministry growth.Conference: https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com/conferenceWebsite: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakinggrowthbarriersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakinggrowthbarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinggrowthbarriers

Your voice, your cry, your worship — they have the ability to move the hand of God. Pastor Sheryl Brady reminds us that worship isn't passive. When singers and dancers preceded Israel into battle in the Old Testament, their enemies weren't frightened by their talent. They trembled because of the manifested presence of God that worship stirs up. Yet, we often burden our worship leaders and teams to carry what should come from within us. Our thirst for righteousness dictates our worship. Jesus paid a debt we couldn't pay. That alone is worth contending for. This is the season to stop loving God from a distance. Contend for His presence. Cry out for His glory. Watch what happens when His presence enters a room. Worship transports us from one dimension into another. It invites heaven into earth and changes circumstances. We can't survive without Him. The sooner we abandon comfort and embrace this truth, the sooner our praise will follow. Message: “A Post Moving Praise” Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14 (KJV), Isaiah 6:1-4 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Sheryl Brady Date: Aug. 2, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Your voice, your cry, your worship — they have the ability to move the hand of God. Pastor Sheryl Brady reminds us that worship isn't passive. When singers and dancers preceded Israel into battle in the Old Testament, their enemies weren't frightened by their talent. They trembled because of the manifested presence of God that worship stirs up. Yet, we often burden our worship leaders and teams to carry what should come from within us. Our thirst for righteousness dictates our worship. Jesus paid a debt we couldn't pay. That alone is worth contending for. This is the season to stop loving God from a distance. Contend for His presence. Cry out for His glory. Watch what happens when His presence enters a room. Worship transports us from one dimension into another. It invites heaven into earth and changes circumstances. We can't survive without Him. The sooner we abandon comfort and embrace this truth, the sooner our praise will follow. Message: “A Post Moving Praise” Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14 (KJV), Isaiah 6:1-4 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Sheryl Brady Date: Aug. 2, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Welcome to Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia!This Sunday: When Decisions meet Providence (Ruth 2:1-13) with Pastor Jordan FanaraIf you're new to Immanuel, please take a moment to tell us about yourself through our online connect card.We would love to connect with you this week!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/connect-cardYou can also download our Free app — which makes learning more or watching services even easier.» https://subsplash.com/immanuelbaptist/appIf you would like to join a Community Group, meeting twice a month in homes throughout metro Richmond, visit:» https://immanuelbaptist.org/community-groupsYou can learn more about us anytime at: http://immanuelbaptist.org/Giving remains available online. Thank you for your faithfulness, church family!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/give

Could the breakthrough you've been praying for begin with slowing down? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday dives deeper into Bishop T.D. Jakes' message “Discerning the Right Moment,” exploring how distraction, tradition, and busyness can keep us from recognizing God's voice. The story of Mary and Martha reveals how your moment is found at Jesus' feet — not in your striving. Whether you're seeking direction, navigating a busy season, or longing to hear God more clearly, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you discern His voice, embrace His timing, and walk confidently into the moments He has prepared for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val Date: July 29, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Could the breakthrough you've been praying for begin with slowing down? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday dives deeper into Bishop T.D. Jakes' message “Discerning the Right Moment,” exploring how distraction, tradition, and busyness can keep us from recognizing God's voice. The story of Mary and Martha reveals how your moment is found at Jesus' feet — not in your striving. Whether you're seeking direction, navigating a busy season, or longing to hear God more clearly, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you discern His voice, embrace His timing, and walk confidently into the moments He has prepared for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val Date: July 29, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What if this is the moment that changes everything? In “Discerning the Right Moment,” Bishop T.D. Jakes challenges us to stop allowing busyness, worry, and striving to distract us from what God is doing in our midst. Through the story of Mary and Martha, he shows that breakthrough isn'tfound in doing more — it's found in drawing near to Jesus and discerning the moment He has set before you. Don't miss your moment. Make room for His presence, turn your attention toward Him, and discover what can happen when you lay down the weight you've been carrying. What begins as a message on spiritual discernment becomes a powerful invitation to healing, freedom, and renewed peace in the presence of God. Message: “Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:23-24, 10:38-42 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What if this is the moment that changes everything? In “Discerning the Right Moment,” Bishop T.D. Jakes challenges us to stop allowing busyness, worry, and striving to distract us from what God is doing in our midst. Through the story of Mary and Martha, he shows that breakthrough isn'tfound in doing more — it's found in drawing near to Jesus and discerning the moment He has set before you. Don't miss your moment. Make room for His presence, turn your attention toward Him, and discover what can happen when you lay down the weight you've been carrying. What begins as a message on spiritual discernment becomes a powerful invitation to healing, freedom, and renewed peace in the presence of God. Message: “Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:23-24, 10:38-42 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Something has to die for us to see God clearly. In this intimate panel discussion, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Dexter Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val walk us through Isaiah 6:1-8, unpacking what it means to recognize God high and lifted up. When King Uzziah's reign endswith his death, Isaiah sees the Lord — rightly. It becomes the mile marker that signals the start of his public ministry. This panel challenges us to examine what's obstructing our view of God's glory: insecurities, fear, disobedience, outsourced faith. They expose how we struggle to say no to everyone but God and how being broken is what makes us usable for His kingdom. You'll discover that your imperfections are exactly why God can use you and get the glory. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: You Better Recognize” Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 (NKJV) Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Dexter Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val Date: July 22, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Something has to die for us to see God clearly. In this intimate panel discussion, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Dexter Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val walk us through Isaiah 6:1-8, unpacking what it means to recognize God high and lifted up. When King Uzziah's reign endswith his death, Isaiah sees the Lord — rightly. It becomes the mile marker that signals the start of his public ministry. This panel challenges us to examine what's obstructing our view of God's glory: insecurities, fear, disobedience, outsourced faith. They expose how we struggle to say no to everyone but God and how being broken is what makes us usable for His kingdom. You'll discover that your imperfections are exactly why God can use you and get the glory. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: You Better Recognize” Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 (NKJV) Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Dexter Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Val Date: July 22, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What if "ready" doesn't feel the way you think it will?I sit down with licensed therapist and solo mom Carrie Meckler to explore one of the biggest myths women carry into the solo motherhood journey... that you have to be completely certain before you begin.Carrie shares her deeply personal journey from ending a relationship at 34 to beginning fertility treatment at 35, navigating multiple IUIs, IVF, donor selection, unexpected setbacks, and ultimately becoming the mom of her two year old son.This episode is about more than the logistics of fertility though. Carrie and I talk through the emotional side of deciding to become a solo mom... the grief, uncertainty, shame, hope, and courage that can all exist at the same time.Carrie shares what she's learned as both a therapist and a solo mother supporting other women who are considering this path, offering practical advice for taking the first step without needing to have every answer. Throughout our conversation, one message keeps resurfacing: you don't have to be 100% certain before you begin.In this episode, we discuss:Why waiting for complete certainty may be keeping you stuckMaking the decision to pursue solo motherhood after the end of a relationshipNavigating IUIs, IVF, donor selection, and the emotional highs and lows of fertility treatmentWhy community and therapy can make such a difference throughout the journeyPractical advice for breaking the Solo Mom decision process into manageable stepsLearning to hold both excitement and grief at the same time as you move toward motherhoodWhether you're actively considering solo motherhood, in the middle of fertility treatment, or simply wondering if this path could be right for you, this conversation is filled with compassion, honesty, and reassurance that you're not alone.Your Next Steps:Learn more about Carrie at http://www.copingcounselingnc.comSign Up for one of our upcoming groups at https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groupsConnect with Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/single_greatest_choiceBecome part of the SGC community and stay up to date by joining our newsletter. You can sign up HERE at the bottom of the page

In this episode, Jeremiah Johnson, Global Lean Leader at Boston Scientific, joins Kirby to break down exactly why hard-won gains slowly disappear and what it takes to stop the backslide for good. Jeremiah brings a hard-earned perspective that goes far beyond the factory floor! ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Attend a Community Group: https://www.mfrall.com/community/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw

What is obstructing your ability to recognize God? Touré Roberts takes us into Isaiah's encounter with God — a moment that only became possible when earthly structures shook. Isaiah's breakthrough reveals the real issue: There was a gap between what he understood about God and what he was actually saying. His vision didn't match his words. This disconnect is exactly what revival addresses. Revival takes place when the church recognizes what it gradually forgot: The gospel of the kingdom is bigger than our preferences, our security, and our comfort. The solution? Full integration. When your eyes, heart, lips, and actions all align with God's kingdom, everything shifts. You recognize the fullness of His grace and power. That alignment can change the atmosphere around you. But before integration happens, something has to move. What are you leaning on? Success? Comfort? Relationships? Possessions? These false dependencies obstruct your view of God. They keep you from recognizing Him. But when your hunger for God is greater than your hunger for anything else, revival flows through you. Message: “You Better Recognize” Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 and 2 Peter 1:2-3 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: July 19, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What is obstructing your ability to recognize God? Touré Roberts takes us into Isaiah's encounter with God — a moment that only became possible when earthly structures shook. Isaiah's breakthrough reveals the real issue: There was a gap between what he understood about God and what he was actually saying. His vision didn't match his words. This disconnect is exactly what revival addresses. Revival takes place when the church recognizes what it gradually forgot: The gospel of the kingdom is bigger than our preferences, our security, and our comfort. The solution? Full integration. When your eyes, heart, lips, and actions all align with God's kingdom, everything shifts. You recognize the fullness of His grace and power. That alignment can change the atmosphere around you. But before integration happens, something has to move. What are you leaning on? Success? Comfort? Relationships? Possessions? These false dependencies obstruct your view of God. They keep you from recognizing Him. But when your hunger for God is greater than your hunger for anything else, revival flows through you. Message: “You Better Recognize” Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 and 2 Peter 1:2-3 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: July 19, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Welcome to Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia!This Sunday: When Life Demands a Decision (Ruth 1:1-18) with Pastor Jordan FanaraIf you're new to Immanuel, please take a moment to tell us about yourself through our online connect card.We would love to connect with you this week!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/connect-cardYou can also download our Free app — which makes learning more or watching services even easier.» https://subsplash.com/immanuelbaptist/appIf you would like to join a Community Group, meeting twice a month in homes throughout metro Richmond, visit:» https://immanuelbaptist.org/community-groupsYou can learn more about us anytime at: http://immanuelbaptist.org/Giving remains available online. Thank you for your faithfulness, church family!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/give

Have you ever felt like you've run out of breath? Like life has taken so much from you that you're surviving, but not really living anymore? "I Just Need a Second Wind" opens up Ezekiel 37 and the valley of dry bones to reveal one powerful truth: God loves to restore what looks lifeless. He breathes fresh life right into it. Whether you've been worn down by loss, disappointment, trauma, or the slow drift of spiritual exhaustion, your dry season doesn't have to be your final stop. Just like Ezekiel, God is asking you to speak to the thing that looks impossible — and watch what seems lifeless start to live again. If you've been praying, believing, and wondering when things are finally going to move, let this be your reminder: the wind is still blowing, and God isn't finished with your story. Your second wind is coming. Message: “I Just Need A Second Wind” Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1–14 (NKJV) Speaker: Dr. Oscar Williams Date: July 12, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Have you ever felt like you've run out of breath? Like life has taken so much from you that you're surviving, but not really living anymore? "I Just Need a Second Wind" opens up Ezekiel 37 and the valley of dry bones to reveal one powerful truth: God loves to restore what looks lifeless. He breathes fresh life right into it. Whether you've been worn down by loss, disappointment, trauma, or the slow drift of spiritual exhaustion, your dry season doesn't have to be your final stop. Just like Ezekiel, God is asking you to speak to the thing that looks impossible — and watch what seems lifeless start to live again. If you've been praying, believing, and wondering when things are finally going to move, let this be your reminder: the wind is still blowing, and God isn't finished with your story. Your second wind is coming. Message: “I Just Need A Second Wind” Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1–14 (NKJV) Speaker: Dr. Oscar Williams Date: July 12, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

I sit down with Jeni to unpack a raw, deeply resonant, and incredibly insightful fertility journey. Jeni shares her evolution from viewing egg freezing as a simple piece of "mental insurance" at age 35 to navigating a grueling five-year path spanning five different fertility clinics. She describes the mental and physical toll of constant cycle adjustments, the burden of clinic communication woes, and the unique challenges of deciding when to finally stop using your own genetic material.We dive deep into how a direct conversation with her mother served as a turning point, prompting her to shift paths and explore embryo donation. Jeni shares her practical experiences onboarding with major matching organizations like Embryo Connections and Empower with Moxie, explaining how she navigated potential match criteria and discovered what genuinely mattered to her.Throughout it all, Jeni models a beautiful mindset shift: learning to release a tight grip on expectations, setting clear intuitive boundaries of "this and no further," and choosing to hold her solo parenting journey as lightly as possible.In this episode, we discuss:The emotional reality of egg freezing at 35 and how expectations can shift over time.Advocating for yourself across 5 different clinics and recognizing when a provider is not the right fit.Processing the decision to stop using your own eggs.The step-by-step onboarding process, cost realities, and managing weekly databases through agencies like Embryo Connections and Empower with Moxie.Shifting perspective from sperm donor filters to full embryo genetics, adjusting to physical match considerations, and managing communication alignment with donor families.Moving past the urge to strangle every choice.Connect with Katie:Website:singlegreatestchoice.comInstagram:@single_greatest_choice

What happens when you feel broken beyond repair? When you're convinced you're too cracked, too compromised, too unusable for God's purposes? Dexter Jakes takes us to Jeremiah 18 to reveal what God actually does with broken vessels. The answer isn't abandonment — it's remolding. God doesn't discard His clay. He remakes it. And, yes, it requires crushing, pressing, and weight. If that's what you're feeling in your life, it's not a punishment. That's proof you're still on the wheel. You're still His assignment. This message reframes everything: Your fractures aren't disqualifications, they are windows. Your cracks are how God's glory escapes into the world. Being unfinished means you're still becoming. As The Potter's House celebrates 30 years, Dexter warns us of the greatest danger: not losing God but drifting so subtly that His presence slips away unnoticed. Yet there's hope. He can return the same way He left. The best is yet to come. You're not too broken. You're exactly who God wants to use. Message: “Unfinished Glory” Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NASB) Speaker: Dexter Jakes Date: July 5, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What happens when you feel broken beyond repair? When you're convinced you're too cracked, too compromised, too unusable for God's purposes? Dexter Jakes takes us to Jeremiah 18 to reveal what God actually does with broken vessels. The answer isn't abandonment — it's remolding. God doesn't discard His clay. He remakes it. And, yes, it requires crushing, pressing, and weight. If that's what you're feeling in your life, it's not a punishment. That's proof you're still on the wheel. You're still His assignment. This message reframes everything: Your fractures aren't disqualifications, they are windows. Your cracks are how God's glory escapes into the world. Being unfinished means you're still becoming. As The Potter's House celebrates 30 years, Dexter warns us of the greatest danger: not losing God but drifting so subtly that His presence slips away unnoticed. Yet there's hope. He can return the same way He left. The best is yet to come. You're not too broken. You're exactly who God wants to use. Message: “Unfinished Glory” Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NASB) Speaker: Dexter Jakes Date: July 5, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What do you do when you're following God … but life still feels hard? This special intergenerational edition of Walk It Out Wednesday tackles honest questions about spiritual warfare, prayer, perseverance, rejection, and the distractions that quietly pull us away from God's presence. Explore why doing more for God is never a substitute for simply being with Him — and how staying anchored in His presence gives you strength for every battle. Whether you're struggling to stay spiritually consistent, wondering why the battle hasn't let up, or looking for practical biblical wisdom for your current season, this conversation will encourage you to keep walking by faith. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Unfinished Business: Victory Across Generations” Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13-22 (NKJV) Speakers: Dr. Val, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Ty Headlee, Pastor Ren Roberts-Headlee, Jaylen Bledsoe, Khadijah Mitchell Date: July 1, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What do you do when you're following God … but life still feels hard? This special intergenerational edition of Walk It Out Wednesday tackles honest questions about spiritual warfare, prayer, perseverance, rejection, and the distractions that quietly pull us away from God's presence. Explore why doing more for God is never a substitute for simply being with Him — and how staying anchored in His presence gives you strength for every battle. Whether you're struggling to stay spiritually consistent, wondering why the battle hasn't let up, or looking for practical biblical wisdom for your current season, this conversation will encourage you to keep walking by faith. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Unfinished Business: Victory Across Generations” Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13-22 (NKJV) Speakers: Dr. Val, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Ty Headlee, Pastor Ren Roberts-Headlee, Jaylen Bledsoe, Khadijah Mitchell Date: July 1, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Why does it feel like you're fighting battles you can't seem to win? In “The Victory Zone,” Touré Roberts reveals one of life's most-valuable lessons: The greatest battles in life aren't fought in the natural — they're won in the spirit. When we fight the right battle with the right weapons, everything changes. Whether you're battling fear, discouragement, addiction, or strongholds in your mind, God has already given you the weapons you need. Victory begins when you stop reacting to what you can see and start standing on what God has already spoken. The battle isn't over your future. It's over your focus. Before you fight what's happening around you, learn to win what's happening within you. Message: “The Victory Zone” Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13-22 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: June 28, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Your first response in warfare determines everything. In this Walk It Out Wednesday panel discussion, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams walk through Acts 12-15, revealing the blueprint for standing solid when the enemy's attacks come. They expose what happened when Peter was arrested and faced execution. He didn't weep or plea, he slept. That's the peace that surpasses all understanding that scripture talks about. When the angel opened the door, Peter chose to walk through it. When the Lord provides the opening, we should take action. This panel challenges us to stop fleeing persecution and start maintaining a posture of faith in the midst of it. They also share that division isn't always the enemy's work. Sometimes, God separates us so we can multiply elsewhere. These questions anchor our discussion: • How do we relearn division in a positive context? • What's the difference between responding and reacting? • How do we discern God's division from the enemy's? • How do we recognize when to try new tactics in warfare? Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Acts of War” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scriptures: Acts 12-15 Date: June 24, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Warfare isn't bad news if you understand that victory is already secure. Touré Roberts unpacks a truth from Romans 5:1-5 that will fundamentally shift how you approach every battle. The real damage isn't the opposition itself. It's the distraction. The enemy's strategy is to pull you away from your purpose, your identity, and your authority. A healthy warrior stays mission-focused, not enemy-obsessed. While others are consumed by the battlefield, you're being conditioned to get better. Not waiting for things to improve but becoming who you're designed to be. Before there was a battle, there was victory. Before there was sin, there was a Savior. Remember: It's a fixed fight with a secured outcome. Watch and discover what you're actually being trained for. Message: “The Psychology of Victory” Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: June 21, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What happens when God interrupts the course of your life? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday explores Acts 9 and Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. His transformative encounter with Jesus reminds us that God knows how to reach us, redirect us, and reveal purpose even when we have lost our way. The discussion also uncovers answers about spiritual growth, rejection in discipleship, and how to step into God's calling without waiting for someone else's permission. Above all, one life-changing truth emerges: When you've had a genuine encounter with God, your story becomes a testimony that can lead others to Him. The same God who changed Saul's name to Paul is still meeting people today. The question is: Are you open to the encounter? Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: An Encounter With God” Scripture: Acts 9:1-15 (NLT) Speakers: Dr. Val, Pastor Venshard Dobbins Date: June 17, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “How did I get here?” Many times, we don't recognize we're in a battle until something has already been lost — a relationship, our peace, or our sense of purpose and direction. But spiritual warfare isn't an event that suddenly begins. It's the reality we've been living in all along. In “This Means War,” Touré Roberts takes us back to the Garden of Eden to reveal how to overcome the enemy's schemes and how God prepared us for victory long before the battle arrived. The good news? Warfare may be the environment, but Christ's victory is still the promise. You may be in a battle, but you're not fighting for victory. You're fighting from it. Message: “This Means War” Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15 (NKJV) Speaker: Touré Roberts Date: June 14, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.