Podcast appearances and mentions of faith applied

Episode 381 reframes Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich for sales professionals, reviewing Chapters 1–3 to show how thought, desire, and faith create predictable sales results. Andrea Samadi connects these timeless principles to practical steps—how to set burning goals, build unwavering belief through repetition, and transfer certainty to buyers. Listeners will get actionable frameworks (a five-step belief plan and the six steps to impress desire) and a clear roadmap for aligning mindset with sales execution, plus a preview of the next episode continuing the series. Welcome back to our final series of SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. Connecting Back to Our 6-Part Think and Grow Rich Series (2022) For today's EP 381, we are connecting back to our 6-PART Series from 2022[i], where we covered the well-known book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, to make 2022 our best year ever. Today we will cover: ✔ Chapter 1: The Power of Thought: A 5 STEP Plan to Improve Sales (Outer World) by Improving Your Thoughts (Inner World) ✔ Chapter 2: Desire With a 6 STEP Plan to Achieve ANY Goal ✔ Chapter 3: Faith With 3 Ways to Build Unwavering Faith That Will Change Your Life Back in 2022, we didn't just read Think and Grow Rich—we lived inside it as we launched 2022. Over a 6-part podcast series that began the beginning of January 2022, we walked through this book chapter by chapter, not as theory, but as a personal operating system for growth, performance, and results. This series will always be special for me, as I had heard that my mentor, who inspired me to study this book, Bob Proctor, became ill while I was writing the last episode in the series PART 6. He passed away before it was released, and I'll always remember this episode series, connected to the many people, globally, that he inspired through his work. At the time, the focus of our 6 PART Series was broad. We covered: Personal development Mindset mastery Vision, purpose, and belief We covered the BASICS of this book that Bob Proctor studied for his entire lifetime (over 50 years) that can be applied to whatever it is that you want to create with your life. Today, we are going to look at this timeless piece of knowledge, through a new lens. What we're covering today—Think and Grow Rich for Sales—is not new material. It's the application of this series, towards a specific discipline. You could apply this book to any discipline, but this one, I have wanted to cover for a very long time. How the 6-Part Series Maps DIRECTLY to Sales Mastery Here's the reframe that matters: Every principle we covered in 2022 becomes a sales advantage when applied correctly. In order for me to have gained this understanding, I have to give credit, where credit is due here. I would not have been able to cover our 2022 series without following Paul Martinelli's yearly reviews[ii] of this timeless Think and Grow Rich book that I started to follow in 2019, and continued every year until 2025 when he covered popular Science of Getting Rich book. It was through Paul's explanations, and line by line interpretations, that I finally began to not only READ this book, (from start to finish) but started to INTEGRATE the concepts into my life. I highly encourage following his work, as he continues to host many free webinars, where he gives away knowledge, with no pressure at all to purchase anything from him. I know why he does these webinars. It's not only to help others, but something magical happens when you give back to others, without expecting anything in return. When we covered this 6 PART series, back in 2022, TEACHING these concepts, it took me to another level of understanding, where I realized that this book is not meant to be read just once, but read over and over again, every year, as we all work on whatever it is we are working on, or want to master. This is a living, breathing body of knowledge and is there for all of us, year after year, as we refine our own inner mastery, and move step by step closer to our goals. Albert Einstein explained this concept well when he said that “if you can't explain it to a six-year-old you don't understand it yourself” and this is because teaching something will clearly show you where you have gaps in your own understanding. I'll never forget when I got to PART 6 of the book review, I noticed my book had no notes after around chapter 13. I began studying this book in my late 20s, and was very interested in the subconscious mind (chapter 12) but not at all interested in the brain (chapter 13) at this time, so I actually stopped reading the book here. I knew I never did finished reading this book (until I had to teach it) which explains a lot when it comes to the commitment to complete something. In order to teach something, we must first of all understand it ourselves. But when we LIVE it, and EMBODY what we are teaching (like Paul Martinelli has done) and what I am striving to do, it takes the words in each chapter to greater heights. So with gratitude to Paul Martinelli, who has created a valuable Sales Training Program, based on this timeless book, here is my attempt at covering Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich book, for the Sales Professional, and I couldn't have produced this episode, without Paul's teachings. Let's now look at the first 10 important chapters from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, through the lens of making our 2026 our Best Year ever, as well as to connect each principal for the salesperson. And you don't need to be in sales for these principles to work for us. Think and Grow Rich for Sales How Inner Mastery Becomes Sales Results Inspired by Think and Grow Rich Through a modern neuroscience + sales lens Chapter I: The Power of Thought Applied to Sales Why Sales Outcomes Begin in the Mind Core Idea: Sales performance is a reflection of expectation and belief first, not effort alone. What you think and believe about your ability, your product, and your outcome directly determines how you show up—and how others respond to you. Sales Applications Your internal dialogue sets your sales ceiling “Hoping” for results programs hesitation and inconsistency Expectation + emotion = outcome Listener Takeaway You don't get the sale you want. You get the sale you expect—the one you truly believe you can achieve. You get the sale you expect. The one you actually believe you can achieve. REVIEW OF CHAPTER I — “The Power of Thought” Edwin C. Barnes: The Man Who Thought Himself into Partnership with Thomas Edison In Chapter I of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill introduces us to Edwin C. Barnes, a man who achieved something extraordinary—not through money, connections, or credentials—but through the power of his thought. Barnes held a single, unwavering vision: to work with Thomas Edison—not for him, but with him. This was an audacious goal. Barnes did not know Edison personally. He lacked money, influence, and even the funds to comfortably pay for the train fare to New Jersey. Yet none of these obstacles altered his decision. Hill explains that Barnes did not wish for this partnership. He decided it would happen. When Edison later recalled their first meeting, he described Barnes standing before him looking like an ordinary tramp—but said there was something unmistakable in the expression of his face: “There was something in the expression of his face which conveyed the impression that he was determined to get what he had come after.” (Chapter I, p. 2, TAGR) Edison did not see wealth, polish, or preparation. He saw initiative, faith, and the will to win—and that was enough. Barnes brought no money to the table. No résumé. No formal value proposition. But he carried something far more powerful: a clear vision, unwavering belief, and a level of certainty that Edison could feel. Hill later writes that Barnes' “bulldog determination” and persistence with a single desire was destined to mow down all opposition and bring him the opportunity he sought. Barnes did not retreat when months passed and nothing happened. He did not say, “What's the use?” He did not downgrade his goal to something more “reasonable.” He held the vision until reality caught up with it. Why This Matters for Sales To understand why Edison trusted Barnes, we must understand something critical: Thought carries frequency. Belief has energy. Certainty is felt long before it is spoken. Edison did not evaluate Barnes based on where he was. He responded to where Barnes knew he was going. Barnes was already operating on the frequency of partnership—not employment. And Edison recognized it. “When one is truly ready for a thing, it puts in its appearance.” (Chapter I, p. 3, TAGR) Barnes was ready. Putting Chapter I into Action for Sales Look at the image in the show notes illustrating levels of frequency of thought—where the physical, intellectual, and spiritual worlds intersect like the colors of a rainbow. Think of each level as a different radio station. To hear the station you want, you must tune your mind to that frequency. If you receive your 2026 sales goal and your immediate thought is: “There's no way I can do this,” then that is the frequency you are broadcasting. You are not tuned to the level where that goal exists. You cannot reach a destination using the same level of thinking that created your current results. This is why Marshall Goldsmith's principle holds true: What got you here won't get you there.[iii] The Key to Chapter I: Unwavering Belief Napoleon Hill makes this unmistakably clear: “When a person really desires a thing so deeply that they are willing to stake their entire future on a single turn of the wheel to get it, they are sure to win.” (Chapter I, p. 2, TAGR) Barnes staked his future on belief. Sales excellence requires the same commitment. A 5-Step Sales Application Framework to Apply Chapter 1 STEP 1 When your sales goal is set, ask yourself honestly: Do I believe I can achieve this? STEP 2 If belief is present, create a clear, actionable plan—and commit to following it consistently. STEP 3 If belief is not present, seek out someone who has already achieved the result. Borrow their certainty. Follow their guidance exactly. STEP 4 Once belief is established, take daily action. There is no wishing—only disciplined effort backed by belief. STEP 5 Monitor not just results, but your level of belief. When belief wavers, behavior follows suit. When behavior wavers, results disappear. Final Thought for Chapter 1 Edwin C. Barnes did not succeed because he was lucky. He succeeded because he thought differently—and held that thought long enough for reality to align with it. He jumped to an entirely new frequency with this belief. Sales mastery begins the same way. Not with tactics. Not with scripts. But with the Power of Thought Backed by Belief. Chapter II: Desire From Wanting Sales to Demanding Results Core Idea: Desire must be emotionally charged and specific. Sales Application: Turning vague quotas into emotional targets Why clarity eliminates hesitation Selling with intention vs need Listener Takeaway: Vague goals create vague results.   REVIEW OF CHAPTER II: DESIRE — The Starting Point of All Achievement Chapter II of Think and Grow Rich brings us to the engine behind every meaningful result: Desire. Napoleon Hill makes this unmistakably clear: “All achievement begins with an idea.” But not every idea becomes reality. Only ideas fueled by burning desire become reality. Hill describes Edwin C. Barnes' desire as something very specific: “It was not a hope. It was not a wish. It was a pulsating desire which transcended everything else. It was definite.” (Chapter II, p. 19, TAGR) Barnes did not hope to work with Thomas Edison. He did not wish it might happen someday. He expected it. At the time, there was no evidence this partnership would ever exist. Barnes and Edison were not in conversation. There were no guarantees. No proof. No visible path. And yet Barnes committed to the idea anyway. That's the nature of true desire: It moves before evidence appears. Going from where you are now to where you want to go is always a process—and at the beginning of that process, desire often feels irrational, private, even uncomfortable to say out loud. That doesn't make it wrong. It makes it powerful. Why This Matters for Sales In sales, desire drives behavior. You don't need to know how you'll hit your goal at the beginning. You only need to know what you want and why you want it. The “how” always reveals itself after this commitment. This is something my mentor Bob Proctor emphasized constantly. When I moved from Canada to the United States in 2001, I had no clear roadmap. I didn't know exactly how it would work. But I had clarity of desire—and that was enough to begin. The way was shown… Along with obstacles. Many of them. That's always how it works. Obstacles are not signs you're off track. They are part of the process. Desire and Sales Frequency What does DESIRE have to do with SALES SUCCESS? Here's the key sales translation: Hesitation does not exist at the same frequency as certainty. It's this certainty (or burning desire) that we will need. When desire is weak: You hesitate You soften your language You sell with need instead of intention When desire is strong: Clarity replaces doubt Energy becomes steady Certainty becomes transferable to those you are speaking to Ask yourself honestly: Do I have the same burning desire in my sales goals that Edison saw in Barnes' eyes? Because others can feel it—just as easily as they can feel when it's missing. Desire radiates. Hesitation leaks. And buyers will respond accordingly. Burning the Ships Hill offers one of the most powerful principles in the book in this chapter on Desire: “Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn their ships and cut all sources of retreat.”(Chapter II, p. 21, TAGR) Barnes did this when he traveled to New Jersey to meet Edison. I did this when I left Toronto for the United States in 2001. There was no “going back if it didn't work.” Burning the ships forces alignment. And this connects directly to a later chapter: Decision. The Latin root of the word decision means “to cut.” When you decide, you cut off retreat. You look at your sales goal and see no acceptable outcome other than its achievement. That level of commitment changes how you show up every single day. The Six Steps to Achieve Any Goal (Chapter II) Next in this Chapter, Napoleon Hill outlines six steps designed to impress desire directly into the subconscious mind. Though written about money, (in the book) these steps apply to any goal, including sales. These are the steps I personally keep visible—and that leaders like American Businessman Grant Cardone practice daily. The Six Steps Write a clear description of what you want. You must know exactly where you're going. What is your sales goal? Decide what you're willing to give in return. There is no such thing as something for nothing. You will give up something of lower value to gain something greater. (I never understood this until I watched others with their achievements. Sometimes it's giving up time, or watching Netflix, or something like that. You give up something of a lower nature, to receive what it is that you want). Set a definite date. Desire without a timeline remains a wish. Create a clear action plan. Begin immediately—ready or not. Write the plan out in detail. Clarity strengthens commitment. Read it twice a day. As you read, see, feel, and believe yourself already in possession of the goal. (Chapter II, p. 23, TAGR) This sounds simple—but not easy. Most people won't do it consistently. That's why most people won't get these extraordinary results. Listener Takeaway Vague goals create vague results. Sales success begins the moment desire becomes: clear emotionally charged and non-negotiable Final Thought — Chapter II: Desire Desire is not motivation. It is not excitement. It is not ambition. Desire is commitment before evidence appears. When your desire is strong enough: hesitation disappears clarity sharpens certainty becomes visible And when certainty is visible, others respond to it. Sales does not reward the most talented. It rewards the most committed. Everything that follows in Think and Grow Rich rests on this foundation. If desire is weak, nothing else works. If desire is strong, the rest becomes possible. Chapter III: Faith Certainty Is the Real Close Core Idea: Faith is belief made visible through certainty. Sales Application: Why buyers borrow certainty from the salesperson Confidence vs arrogance How belief softens objections Listener Takeaway: Buyers don't borrow certainty from products. They borrow it from you.   REVIEW OF CHAPTER III: FAITH How Do We Develop Faith? Napoleon Hill defines faith clearly and practically: “Faith is a state of mind which may be induced, or created, by affirmations or repeated instructions, through the principle of autosuggestion.” (Chapter III, p. 46, TAGR) Faith is not something you wait for. It is something you train. We develop faith by following the six steps outlined in Chapter 2 of Think and Grow Rich: writing our goals and reading them aloud every day—twice a day—until the idea moves from the conscious mind into the non-conscious mind through autosuggestion. This is a process. If you have never read your goals out loud before, it may feel uncomfortable at first. When I started, I remember closing my office window, worried my neighbors might think I was crazy. In the beginning, the words can feel awkward and forced. But with repetition, something changes. Your words begin to flow more easily. Your tone becomes confident. And eventually, what once felt unnatural starts to feel true. Our goals begin living with and through us. Hill instructs us to read our goals: “As if you were already in possession of them.” (Chapter III, p. 48, TAGR) A simple way to do this is to begin with the statement: “I am so happy and grateful now that…” and then state your goal clearly—whether it's a sales target or any other objective you are working toward.   Faith, Autosuggestion, and Something Bigger This is often the point where people bring their own beliefs into the process. If you believe—as I do—that there is something greater than yourself at work in the world, you will feel it here. Hill called it Infinite Intelligence. Others may call it God, Spirit, or Universal Intelligence. Hill wrote: “Faith is the element, the ‘chemical' which, when mixed with prayer, gives one direct communication with Infinite Intelligence.” (Chapter III, p. 49, TAGR) Regardless of what you call it, the experience is the same: faith grows when belief is repeatedly impressed upon the mind. And this is critical: We must have faith in our dreams, not in our doubts.   Faith Applied to Sales In sales, faith shows up as certainty. Buyers do not buy certainty from products. They borrow it from the salesperson. This is where many people get confused. Faith is not arrogance. Arrogance is loud and brittle. Faith is calm, grounded, and steady. When you believe in: yourself the value you bring and the outcome you're guiding someone toward your certainty becomes transferable. And when certainty is present, objections soften. Not because you argue them away—but because belief replaces resistance. How Faith Becomes Unwavering To build unwavering faith, Hill's principles point us to three realities: You must move through the Terror Barrier of Fear. Faith grows when your conscious and non-conscious minds begin to align. Fear appears first—but it does not get the final word. Faith strengthens through repetition. Writing and repeating your goals daily through autosuggestion gradually reshapes belief. Faith grows fastest when focused on one clear idea. Pick one goal. Take action toward it. Each step builds self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-esteem. Over time, belief takes hold. One day, you'll look back at the early version of yourself—the one who hesitated, doubted, or felt unsure—and you'll realize how far you've come. I talk about this idea often. It's like adding red food color drops into a cup of water. In the beginning, it's hard to see any change in the color of the water. But over time, with persistent action, the glass of water eventually changes color. And you'll look back and be grateful you moved forward past fear. Listener Takeaway Buyers don't borrow certainty from products. They borrow it from you. Final Thought — Chapter III: Faith Faith is not pretending. It is not positive thinking. And it is not blind optimism. Faith is certainty trained through repetition. When belief becomes strong enough, it changes how you speak, how you act, and how others respond to you. Sales closed do not happen at the end of the conversation. They happen the moment certainty is felt. And certainty begins inside you. REVIEW OF CHAPTERS I–III The Foundation of Sales Mastery To review and conclude this special review of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, through the lens of a salesperson, we covered the first three chapters of Think and Grow Rich that form a complete inner foundation. Together, they explain why sales success begins long before tactics, scripts, or strategies ever matter. Before there is action, there is belief. Before belief, there is desire. And before desire, there is thought. Napoleon Hill does not begin this book with techniques. He begins with identity and inner alignment. For sales professionals, these chapters explain why results are not random—and why performance is always an inside-out process. Chapter I — The Power of Thought Why Sales Outcomes Begin in the Mind Chapter I introduces the central premise: Thought is creative. Through the story of Edwin C. Barnes, Hill shows us that success begins when a person decides what they want and holds that thought with unwavering persistence—long before evidence appears. Barnes did not hope to work with Thomas Edison. He decided it would happen. Despite having no money, no relationship, and no visible path, Barnes carried himself with such certainty that Edison felt it immediately. Edison did not respond to Barnes' circumstances—he responded to Barnes' state of mind. Sales Application: Sales performance reflects what you expect, not what you wish for. Your internal dialogue: sets your confidence level shapes your tone determines whether you lead or hesitate You don't get the sale you want. You get the sale you expect—the one you truly believe is possible. Chapter II — Desire From Wanting Sales to Demanding Results If thought sets direction, desire supplies the fuel. In Chapter II, Hill makes a critical distinction: Desire is not hope. It is not wishing. It is not motivation. True desire is emotionally charged, specific, and definite. Barnes' desire to work with Edison was not casual or negotiable. It was what Hill called a burning desire—so strong that Barnes was willing to stake his future on it. Sales Application: Desire determines behavior. When desire is vague: goals feel optional hesitation increases selling comes from need When desire is clear and emotionally anchored: confidence sharpens clarity replaces doubt certainty becomes visible Vague goals create vague results. Sales success accelerates the moment desire becomes non-negotiable. Chapter III — Faith Certainty Is the Real Close Chapter III explains how desire becomes believable: through faith. Hill defines faith not as blind belief, but as a trainable state of mind, developed through repetition and autosuggestion. Faith is belief made visible through certainty. By writing goals clearly and reading them aloud daily—as if already achieved—belief moves from the conscious mind into the non-conscious mind. Over time, certainty replaces doubt. Sales Application: Buyers do not borrow certainty from products. They borrow it from the salesperson. Faith shows up in sales as: calm confidence (not arrogance) steady tone authority without pressure When faith is present, objections soften—not because they're argued away, but because certainty dissolves resistance. How Chapters I–III Work Together These chapters are not separate ideas. They form a sequence: Thought sets direction Desire creates commitment Faith produces certainty Without thought, there is no aim. Without desire, there is no momentum. Without faith, there is no follow-through. Sales mastery begins here—not with what you say, but with who you are being when you say it. Final Integrated Insight (Chapters I–III) Sales does not reward effort alone. It rewards clarity, commitment, and certainty. When: your thoughts are aligned your desire is definite and your faith is trained your results begin to change—often before your strategy does. Because at the highest level, sales is not a transaction. It is the transference of emotion. And the primary emotion is certainty. With gratitude to close out our review of Chapters 1-3 of Think and Grow Rich dedicated to the salesperson, we bring our credit to Paul Martinelli, who has helped me to understand not only the entire book, for our first review, but to now take this book, and apply it for success in the sales industry. I hope you have enjoyed this angle of this timeless book, and we will see you in a few days for PART 2 of this review, where we will cover the next 3 chapters of Think and Grow Rich. See you soon!   RESOURCES: Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #190  PART 1 “Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-1-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever/ Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #191    PART 2 on “Thinking Differently and Choosing Faith Over Fear”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-2-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever-by-thinking-differently-and-choosing-faith-over-fear/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #193    PART 3 on “Putting Our Goals on Autopilot with Autosuggestion and Our Imagination”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-3-using-autosuggestion-and-your-imagination-to-put-your-goals-on-autopilot/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #194    PART 4 on “Perfecting the Skills of Organized Planning, Decision-Making, and Persistence” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-4-on-perfecting-the-skills-of-organized-planning-decision-making-and-persistence/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #195    PART 5 [xxviii] on “The Power of the Mastermind, Taking the Mystery Out of Sex Transmutation, and Linking ALL Parts of the Mind” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-5-on-the-power-of-the-mastermind-taking-the-mystery-out-of-sex-transmutation-and-linking-all-parts-of-our-mind/   PART 6 “In Memory of the Legendary Bob Proctor: The Neuroscience Behind the 15 Success Principles in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich book”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-behind-the-15-success-principles-of-napoleon-hill-s-classic-boo-think-and-grow-rich/   REFERENCES [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #190 PART 1 “Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-1-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever/ [ii]Study Think and Grow Rich with Paul Martinelli  https://yourempoweredlife.com/think-and-grow-rich/ [iii] What Got You Here, Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith, June 12, 2008  https://www.amazon.com/What-Got-Here-Wont-There/dp/1846681375  

The illustration of Abraham's faith and the application of ours

Introduction:  Simon Says: ‘Know This!' (v1-2)  Sanctification is Good for You (v3-4).  Be Sanctified! (v5-11)  Conclusion:  Sanctification is God's spiritual health care program.  Sanctification is co-operating with the Holy Spirit in order to put God's word into action.  Sanctification is the right response to sin's corrupting power.  Sanctification means change – for the good.  Sanctification is for all of life.  Sanctification keeps you from falling away.  Be sanctified! Pick one of the areas Peter mentions in v5-7 and start there. 

The gift of faith is amazing, now where do we go with it?

A new MP3 sermon from Arbor Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Justification by Faith Applied, Part I Subtitle: Romans Speaker: Steve Woodman Broadcaster: Arbor Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/11/2018 Bible: Romans 3:27-31 Length: 51 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Arbor Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Justification by Faith Applied, Part II Subtitle: Romans Speaker: Steve Woodman Broadcaster: Arbor Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/25/2018 Bible: Romans 3:27-31 Length: 49 min.

SERMON from Jerod Gilcher on September 5, 2021

Join Donovan and Trey as they talk with Dan and Alice Harder, current partners at The Gospel Church who spent nearly 30 years as missionaries in Colombia. They discuss living on mission in light of God's heart for the nations.For more information on missions, check out the following: Joshua Project The International Mission Board Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper

Join Donovan and Trey as they talk with Rondell Treviño, the founder and director of The Immigration Coalition. Listen in as they discuss the work that The Immigration Coalition is continuing to do at the border and to learn ways that you can support that work. For more information or to get involved: Visit The Immigration Coalition website or email tic@theimmigrationcoalition.com.

Join Trey as he talks with Acts 29 church planter, Juan Hernandez, the pastor of Rescue Mission Church in Barranquilla, Colombia. Listen in to hear how God is using their ministry to bless the people, the pastors, and the churches of Barranquilla.

In this episode of Faith Applied, we talk through questions like what is the Bible, why study it, how do you structure your personal time with the Lord, and what prevents you from spending time alone with God? We are joined by one of our elders, Jeff Gitter, and his wife Emily. 

In this episode of Faith Applied, we discuss why racism is a sin issue, how the gospel should inform our response to racism, and how we can celebrate the diversity of the Kingdom of God. We are joined by author and speaker, Trillia Newbell. 

In this episode of Faith Applied, we discuss how to allow your faith to inform your political beliefs, and not the other way around. We are joined by Dr. Andrew Walker, a professor of Christian Ethics at Southern Seminary. 

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In this installment of Faith Applied, we discuss what it means to be biblically hospitable, and how God uses our hospitality to advance the Gospel. We are joined by our community partner, Kay Eaves, who works with international students in the Nashville area. Contact Kay Eaves via email: kay@iface.orgTo learn more about iFace ministries visit: https://iface.org/

After the list of those who were faithful in the Old Testament, Hebrews gives us a list of things they did as they were victorious over their circumstances. There is also a list of the things the faithful did that were victorious while they were living under the circumstances as well. God doesn't promise us that we will have tribulations, but He also promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Sometimes we need to take some time to be introspective. To think about where we've been, to listen to where God wants us to be, to go wholeheartedly when Holy spirit ushers us into praise, to listen attentively when we are convicted, challenged, inspired, or encouraged. A new year and new decade are almost upon us. An excellent time to ponder, praise, pray, and plan. Listen in for three questions and one word to guide introspection that can help you enter into 2020 with clarity, confidence, and courage. Referenced in this Episode: The Biz Chix Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

It's a few days before Thanksgiving - a time of year full of celebrations with family and food. Before the prolonged period of eat-festing begins, I'm led to share an episode about fasting. Hang with me here… The end of the year season is celebratory, but it can also be difficult for those that have experienced loss or are currently experiencing lack. Going into this new year, some may want or need to leave some things behind in this decade and to step into 2020 with boldness and a clear vision of what is to come. Some may need strength or movement comfort or clarity, courage, or earnestly desire a more intimate relationship with God. Fasting can minister to these and other needs. Christian fasting is prayerful abstinence from food and or/drink for spiritual purposes. While it involves food, it's about much more than food. In the Bible, we see that fasting is not a command; it is a choice - one that can bring beautiful, powerful blessings. Intricately connected with prayer, fasting deepens our connection to God. This bonus episode shares resources, information, and inspiration that I pray will be helpful and supportive to you if you choose to take on this spiritual discipline. Listen in… Referenced in this Episode: Bible Study on Fasting and Prayer by Rev Sam Lofton  The Fasting Edge Recover Your Passion. Recapture Your Dream. Restore Your Joy  by Jentezen Franklin Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is: Science-Based, Faith Empowered Principles for Healthy Weight Management by Nettye Johnson Scripture References: Exodus 34:28 1 Kings 19:8-16 Esther 4:15-16 2 Samuel 12:15-17 Luke 2:36-37 Mathew 4:1-2 Daniel 1:12-15 Daniel 10:2-3 Matthew 6:16-18 Acts 14:20   Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1 What a beautiful world He has made! How often do you pause and take in the wonder of God via His creations? I don’t slow down often enough. Do you? I recently did during a trip to Southern California. Glorious! It was needed and nurturing and this episode shares information and inspiration from that experience. God’s Hand and His nature are before everyone everywhere. Our call is to see and respond. Pause and appreciate. Will you?  Listen in. Referenced In this Episode:  Psalm 19:1  Psalm 36:5-6  Jeremiah 32:17 Isaiah 40:12  Psalm 104:24-25   Psalm 139: 17-18 Connect with us over in the free Faith Applied Community (click here to access/join) or email me directly at info@faithapplied.today Get 11 desktop or phone wallpaper scripture images to help you remember to pause and appreciate God. Click here or the image below and complete the short form to have the download file emailed to you. Share this motivation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them. Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

“Wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.” ~ Kevin Heath Kindness calls for people to look out, to reach out, to show care and support for one another.  This episode of the Faith Applied podcast with Heather Eason explores kindness and the beauty of rising to meet needs. Heather is the founder of Comeback Coolers, a nonprofit organization that delivers much needed and much deserved breaks to people that are out in rescue or recovery disasters. Comeback Coolers connects people that care with people that need care. The connections endure, and the acts of kindness, multiply and expand.  Image source: facebook.com/pg/comebackcoolers/photos Re the genesis and growth of Comeback Coolers - Heather shares: Comeback Coolers came out of an experience I had from Hurricane Katrina. I was in the house when the waters came in, and I thought my husband was going to die because the water closed the door to the bedroom and he couldn't escape. He was pushing, and I was pulling, and I made the decision that I had to save my son. As soon as I took my hands off the door, the entire door casing came down, and we were swept in a wave toward our living room. We made it up the stairs, and when the eye came over us, we fled to my best friend's house. God saved us, but our marriage did not survive for much longer.   For me, Katrina changed my mindset about what was important, and it really upped my desire to be helpful. Suddenly, the material things weren't near as important. As a former teacher, I also recognize the need for children to get involved in giving and helping so they will turn into adults with the same mindset.   The blessings my team and I receive from Comeback Coolers are far greater than what seems fair. I'm constantly given new friends, stories of impact, and a whole lot of love. Really, the gifts we give are returned in the form of tremendous love and God shows up in a big way each and every time.    Key Explorations In This Episode Include: Beauty and bounty can come from loss, and disaster can change life for the better With God's Hand, little things have a huge impact  Important reminders that everyone has something to give A powerful example of multi-generational outreach The value of a singular mission and diverse gifts on a team Listen in and be inspired. Referenced In this Episode:  Connect with Heather and Comeback Coolers via their website Connect with Heather and Comeback Coolers on Facebook Connect with Heather and Comeback Coolers on Instagram The Women’s Success Conference Faith Applied Episode 036 - “When God Opens Doors” Share the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

We need to check in on one another and be the support people need when they need it because at some point, we will all be that person in need. Not sure what to say when talking with a person amid difficult times?  This episode of Faith Applied contains audio from a video recorded when I was in a prolonged period of pain. I hope this no-filter sharing about how we support one another is helpful. Key Explorations In This Episode: Biblical reminders about the ups and downs of life Three reasons needed support often does not happen Helps to effectively support people in the midst of difficult times Referenced in this Episode:  Time for everything under the sun... (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) We will have trials and tribulations in life...(John 16:33) "Everybody's Got Something" by Robin Roberts Prefer to watch the referenced video? Click here or image below.   Share the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

How are you with self-care? Do you often have more tasks than time or find yourself taking care of so many people, and doing so many things that taking care of yourself gets neglected?  If so, this shouldn't be. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - so self-care is temple care. Nourishing self-care is sound physical stewardship that honors God and supports our ability to be and to serve. Listen in for helps to prioritize and follow-thru with self-care. Key Explorations In This Episode: Three impactful strategies that support consistent self-care Biblical supports of the importance of self-care Holistic self-care ideas (self-care should extend beyond physical care) Referenced in this Episode:  National Sleep Foundation  Sleep Diary Lysa Terkeurst's book, The Best YesThe Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands  Patti Brietman's book, How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty: And Say Yes to More Time, More Joy, and what Matters Most to You   What are your go to ways to care for self? Share what you do and get ideas from others over in the free Faith Applied Community (click here to access/join) or email me directly at info@faithapplied.today   Share the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

How are you in periods of transition? Do you approach moves from your current place or stage of life to another with eager enthusiasm? Timid trepidation? A bit of both?  I'm in the midst of a significant shift, and this episode shares my testimony and takeaways during this time of transition. Let's talk about when God opens doors. Key Explorations In This Episode: Three categories of 'doors' God opens God's purpose and our response to change/transition Perspective when doors remain closed Reliance on relationship with God Value of community    Referenced in this Episode:  Interested in connecting for collaboration? Internship: Go to http://bit.ly/NJ-Intern19 for further details and application. Speaker/Teacher Connection: Text "Connect" to 2255030585 to set up a mutually convenient time to discuss further. Share the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. Share your thoughts! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a rating on iTunes and/or write a short 2-3 sentence review there or on Stitcher.  I value feedback and your rating/comments help me tailor and improve the podcast. Ratings can also improve the visibility of the podcast, and help others who don't know about Faith Applied discover it. For more, join us in the free Faith Applied Community (click here to access/join) or email me directly at info@faithapplied.today About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Every believer has been given a gift by grace. Those gifts are to be used by the Lord in our lifetime on earth. They are given by grace but are applied by faith.

Every believer has been given a gift by grace. Those gifts are to be used by the Lord in our lifetime on earth. They are given by grace but are applied by faith.

What’s your superpower?  Everyone has at least one. What’s yours? Do you wear it boldly and use it wisely? Today’s guest Paula Johnson-Hutchinson is a serial entrepreneur, stylist, educator, author, and speaker. She has the superpower of connection and consistently brings together women for inspiration, collaboration, growth, and support. In this comfortable conversation with you’ll hear how to acknowledge weakness without paying yourself weak and how to walk with authority. Paula shares about the beauty and effectiveness of collaboration and positive sisterhood. And listen in for practical tips on how to get free from people (the title and topic of one her four books), how to stand in and share your superpower, and more. Note: This episode is sponsored by the Mompreneur Accountability Getaway– A Balance and Business Retreat. Busy moms who own and operate businesses – this is your place and space to connect with like-minded women for self-care and strategic planning. This is the break you need and deserve. Join us for a weekend of peaceful productivity on March 29-30, 2019. More information and registration at nettyejohnson.com/mag  Listen in… Ways to Connect with Paula Hutchinson Paula’s Website: www.paulajhutchinson.com Paula’s Hair Care Product Line: Second To None Hair Care Systems Paula’s Books: The Rootz About Hair How to Get Free From People How To Get Free From People – The Get Real Edition If Salon Walls Could Talk  Referenced in this Episode: Video from Paula’s A Walk In My Stilettoes 2016 – Intro to Nettye’s session on self-care Southern University College of Business- Garrett A. Morgan Summer Business Institute Stilettoes Pitch and Strut panelist – Rochelle Calhoun Best way to start your day – Faith Applied episode 31 coming soon Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. More on strengths – Faith Applied Episode 30 Sharpen Your Gifts 2019 Stilettoes Pitch and Strut Pitch Competition Winner – Louisiana Teacake Company In honor of this win teacake box orders placed thru March 30, 2019 get 25% extra for free! Mompreneur Accountability Weekend – A Balance and Business Retreat. A few spots remain. The event is not to be missed. http://nettyejohnson.com/mag What Paula is reading: Boss Women Pray by Kachelle Kelly Share the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. I’d also love to hear your thoughts. Share in the Faith Applied Community– (the place for continued discussion and bonus resources).  Click here to join. Or Connect on Instagram at http://instagram.com/nettyejohnson– Follow me and DM your thoughts. Explore more: Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a ranking and review in Apple Podcasts.  I read each one and value the feedback. http://faithapplied.today/review/  About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

What are you doing to sharpen your gift? You know, that gift God gave you to impact and build up the kingdom... what are you doing with it? People need what God gave you to do. Are you nurturing, developing, stewarding that gift? Listen in... Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect in our closed Facebook community – the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Join at http://faithapplied.today/join Not on Facebook? Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today or say “Hey!” on Instagram About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

How do you view, value, and practice rest? Sabbath rest. We live in a time where the 'hustle' is hallowed, where life at a crazy busy pace is commonplace, and rest often is reserved for extra times to be fit in. While most realize that rest, Sabbath, margin is important for us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - many do not view rest as a needed and valued blessing. Today's guest Vickie Petz Henderson is a doctor, author, speaker, and podcaster. She's a smart lady and a wise woman, rooted in God and His Word. Vickie also has a powerful story where her life changing trials show God's hand, His goodness, and His glory. Listen in as Vickie shares from her experience including lessons she explores in her writing, speaking, and teaching ministry on the importance and value of rest. Highlights from this Episode: Vickie shares how through disability God gave her the ability to have the true desire of her heart. A reframed view and value rest. How strength can come from weakness. How to see tragedies and trials as gifts. The value of preparation for your trials before your trials. The importance of investing in real friendships. A short, simple, powerful prayer of surrender. Ways to Connect with Vickie Petz Henderson Vickie’s Website and Blog: www.vickiepetzhenderson.com Vickie’s Podcast: The Heart of the Author Podcast Vickie’s Book: Dressing the Wound: Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness This episode is sponsored by the Mompreneur Accountability Getaway - A Balance and Business Retreat. Busy moms who own and operate businesses - this is your place and space to connect with like-minded women for self-care and strategic planning. This is the break you need and deserve. Join us for a weekend of peaceful productivity March 29-30, 2019. More information and registration at nettyejohnson.com/mag   Referenced in this Episode: Breathe - Study Journal: Making Room for Sabbath by Priscilla Shirer More about Myasthenia Gravis http://myasthenia.org/ Jubilee, the Sabbath Year – Leviticus 25 Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered 12 Step program for people with hurts, habits, and hang ups. Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny by Tony Evans Faith Applied Podcast Episode 024 - A Bit About Balance Faith Applied Podcast Episode 018 - TempleCare 12 Series | Day 7 Rest After listening to this conversation - continue the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. I'd also love to hear your thoughts. Share in the Faith Applied Community - (the place for continued discussion and bonus resources).  Click here to join. Or Connect on Instagram at http://instagram.com/nettyejohnson - Follow me and DM your thoughts. Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a ranking and review in Apple Podcasts.  I read each one and value the feedback. http://faithapplied.today/review/ About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Singleness, marriage, and motherhood can be hard - especially when you are trying to live for the Lord. This episode is some real talk about relationships and how grounding in who we are as God's daughter impacts our relationships with others. In this episode, you'll hear sister sharing with a great woman and a good friend of mine, Priscilla Stevens. Lean in and listen as Prissy shares lessons and nuggets of wisdom from God's Word and life experiences in her roles and relationships as a single woman, a married woman, and a mother. Highlights from this Episode: Prissy shares the best advice to her young self. What would you say to a younger you? The value of honoring your current season of life. A simple, but powerful prayer every single woman should pray. Encouragement for hard times in marriage. How to build connection and trust with your children. Referenced in this Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Mompreneur Accountability Getaway - A Balance and Business Retreat. Busy moms who own and operate businesses - this is your place and space to connect with like-minded women for self-care and strategic planning. This is the break you need and deserve. Join us for a weekend of peaceful productivity March 29-30, 2019. More information and registration at nettyejohnson.com/mag After listening to this conversation - continue the conversation! Who do you know that could relate to or benefit from this episode? Share it with them and continue the conversation. I'd also love to hear your thoughts. Share with Prissy and I in the Faith Applied Community - (the place for continued discussion and bonus resources).  Click here to join. Or Connect on Instagram at http://instagram.com/nettyejohnson - Follow me and DM your thoughts. Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a ranking and review in Apple Podcasts.  I read each one and value the feedback. http://faithapplied.today/review/ About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Productivity requires more than activity. It takes prioritization, planning, resources and tools to support effective implementation. This episode shares tools - rockin apps that boost productivity. The apps on this list help with faith, food, functionality, forgetfulness, and free-time. I use them regularly, and they consistently add efficiency, effectiveness, and enjoyment to my day - I believe they can do the same for you. Let's talk about must-have apps to boost your productivity. Listen in... Note: This episode is sponsored by the Mompreneur Accountability Getaway - A Balance and Business Retreat. Busy moms who own and operate businesses - this is your place and space to connect with like-minded women for self-care and strategic planning. This is the break you need and deserve. Join us for a weekend of peaceful productivity March 29-30, 2019. More information and registration at nettyejohnson.com/mag Referenced in this Episode Faith Applied Podcast Episode 006: Smartphone Productivity Faith Applied Podcast Episode 016: TempleCare12 Series - Day 5 Learn Something New Download a hardcopy of this must-have list (with clickable links). Share your thoughts about these apps or your favorite apps in the Faith Applied Community - the place for continued discussion and bonus resources.  Click here to join. Or Connect with on Instagram at http://instagram.com/nettyejohnson - Follow me and DM your thoughts. Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a ranking and review in Apple Podcasts.  I read each one and value the feedback. http://faithapplied.today/review/ About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

Society has a confused, conflicted, dramatic relationship with diets. Each year 45 million US adults go on a diet (and it seems like there are 45 million diets to choose from). 2 of 5 people quit the diet in the first week and only 1 of the 5 last more than a month. In most cases, lost weight is regained, and people proclaim 'Diets don't work!"... Until they put their belief in a diet program or process and start again. This cycle is a frustration truth for millions of people. Here's another truth - diet works. And another truth - diet impacts more than 45 million US adults. It affects everyone. Let's clear some of the clutter and confusion around diet. In this episode, we discuss foundational principles that can help make diet work for you. Listen in... Referenced in this Episode This episode includes an enhanced reading of Chapter 1 of my book Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is: Science-Based, Faith-Empowered Principles for Healthy Weight Management. Need a copy? Get one from: Amazon.com BarnesandNoble.com Walmart.com Signed copy available from nettyejohnson.com (plus a bonus gift for January 2019 purchases).  Examine Thyself Scripture References 1 Corinthians 6:13 NIV 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV 1 Corinthians 6:14 NIV Exodus 20:3-5 NIV Explore more: Want to discuss? Come on over and share in our free, closed Facebook community –  the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Click here to join. Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a ranking and review in Apple Podcasts.  I read each one and value the feedback. http://faithapplied.today/review/ About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson, CHES, CHC. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Motivational moment pulled from "Always Be My Baby" lyrics, life, and Proverbs 26:11 Listen in to podcast or click here to watch video of this thought. Referenced in this Episode:  Click here to hear Mariah Carey's beautiful voice and song "Always Be My Baby" (lyrics are in the You Tube notes). Scripture reference: Proverbs 26:11 AMP Like a dog that returns to his vomit Is a fool who repeats his foolishness. Additional resources and support at nettyejohnson.com Want in depth help - connect with Nettye  Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a ranking and review in Apple Podcasts.  I read each one and value the feedback. http://faithapplied.today/review/ About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

Is your life balanced? Do you believe balance is possible? There's been a lot in my inbox and social media feeds about balance. Sharings about how it is not possible. It is unrealistic and unreasonable to even expect that you can have balance in your life. They are solid impassioned arguments that balance is BS. Well, I put these impassioned statements in the same category with: "New Year's resolutions are a waste of time!" or "It's hard and expensive to eat healthily." or "Diets don't work because the weight loss doesn't last!" The arguments are strong and stated as fact that you can hang your hat on, but really they are position statements coming from individuals that haven't been able to attain or sustain these elements. So they say they are not real or possible. Well, in various episodes of the Faith Applied podcast, we'll explore all those statements - but in this episode, we talk about balance from a position that doesn't embrace the limiting belief that it is not real. Balance is a real thing. It's not easy, but it's possible. So let's talk about balance, what it is, and how to have it. Listen in... Resources Referenced in this Episode:  Faith Applied Episode 007: Time Management TempleCare 12 - 12 Days to Better Balance in Mind, Body, and Spirit Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Episode 017: Day 6 Drink Up Episode 018: Day 7 Rest Episode 019: Day 8 Stop at Satisfied Episode 020: Day 9 Power Push-Ups Episode 021: Day 10 Express Gratitude Episode 022: Day 11 Connect to Correct Additional resources and support at nettyejohnson.com Want in depth help - connect with Nettye  Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Did you find this content helpful? If so, please leave a comment and review. I read each one and value the feedback. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

  TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times, and this 12th and final day caps off the series with reflection.  Listen in ... Note: The days of the program are connected and build upon each other. If you have missed any episodes, I encourage you to go back and follow the series in sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Episode 017: Day 6 Drink Up Episode 018: Day 7 Rest Episode 019: Day 8 Stop at Satisfied Episode 020: Day 9 Power Push-Ups Episode 021: Day 10 Express Gratitude Episode 022: Day 11 Connect to Correct Resources Referenced in this Episode:  Let's connect. I'd love to hear if/how this series helped you. Reach out to me via email at nettye@nettyejohnson.com Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

How are your connections with other people? We need one another. For well living - love and relationships matter. TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times, and this 11th day in the series calls you to connect to correct - adjust focus and use of time, so connections with others are not neglected. Listen in ... Note: The days of the program are connected and build upon each other. If you have missed any episodes, I encourage you to go back and follow the series in sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Episode 017: Day 6 Drink Up Episode 018: Day 7 Rest Episode 019: Day 8 Stop at Satisfied Episode 020: Day 9 Power Push-Ups Episode 021: Day 10 Express Gratitude Resources Referenced in this Episode:  Regrets of the Dying blog post by Bronnie Ware  THE TOP FIVE REGRETS OF THE DYING: A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY THE DEARLY DEPARTING GIVES HOPE FOR A BETTER WORLD. - The book: Bronnie's delightful memoir is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live. Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV It is God's will that we are grateful and we have so much to be grateful for! TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times, and this 10th encourages that you feed your spirit with the gift of gratitude. Listen in ... Resources Referenced in this Episode:  Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you to follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Episode 017: Day 6 Drink Up Episode 018: Day 7 Rest Episode 019: Day 8 Stop at Satisfied Episode 020: Day 9 Power Push-Ups   Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

Many fitness experts say the pushup is like the perfect resistance exercise. Jonathan Ross, with the American Council on Exercise, says one of the reasons the pushup has endured for so long is because it's cheap, it's easy, it doesn't require any equipment, and it works multiple parts of the body all at the same time. Another great thing about a pushup is that it's very variable and almost anyone can do it. TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times, and this 9th day pushes full body strength with the addition of push ups to your daily routine.  Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you to follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Episode 017: Day 6 Drink Up Episode 018: Day 7 Rest Episode 019: Day 8 Stop at Satisfied Now on to Day 9. Listen in for details... Resources Referenced in this Episode: When to check with a doctor Power Push Up Written and Video Resources Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

Most Americans suffer from a severe case of portion distortion. We are no longer in tune with our body's hunger and satisfaction signals. Instead, our eating is governed by the clock, by the situation, by the availability of food, or the swings of our mood - and we stop when we are stuffed, or the food is gone. TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times, and this 8th day encourages you to tune in to your God-given portion control mechanism and stop eating when satisfied. Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you to follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Episode 017: Day 6 Drink Up Episode 018: Day 7 Rest Now on to Day 8. Listen in for details... Resources Referenced in this Episode: For more help in this area, see my book "Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is: Science-Based, Faith-Empowered Approaches to Healthy Weight Management. See Section 3 - Value the Blessing of Food with specific attention to Chapter 8 - Experience Food. Don't have this resource? Click here to pick up a signed copy. Explore more: Subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

Water sustains life. About 60% of the human body is water, and we need water for a wide variety of crucial bodily functions. Do you drink enough every day? Listen in to Day 6 of TempleCare12 to hear why you should drink up and tips to make that happen. Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move Episode 016: Day 5 Feed Your Mind Listen in to Day 6 - Drink Up! Explore more: Be sure to subscribe to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

Knowledge is a gift that brings power. It is an impetus for change. Honor that gift. God gave us intellect. Never stop learning. TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times and this 5th day encourages you to feed your mind. Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Episode 015: Day 4 Made to Move On to Day 5... Resources Referenced in this Episode: Faith Applied Episode 009- 5 Tips to Conquer a New Challenge Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

How much did you move today? Yesterday? Our bodies are made to move, but most of our lifestyles do not align with our physical design. We are a sedentary people. Four out of five US adults do not get adequate physical activity to improve or maintain their health.  TempleCare12 helps you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during crazy-busy or otherwise challenging times and this 4th day stacks and supports the habit of physical exercise. Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule Episode 014: Day 3 The Bread of Life Ready for Day 4 - Let's hit it. Resources Referenced in this Episode: Faith Applied Episode 003 - Move For Your Health Physical Activity Guidelines Types of activities and intensities When to check with a doctor The Stacked! conditioning workout Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 NIV   This 3rd episode of the 12 episode series edifies mind and soul.   The goal of this activity is to start a daily discipline, or increase the time that we spend soaking in God's Word. We're going to employ the discipline of memorizing and meditating on scripture during the day. Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out Episode 013: Day 2 Veggies Rule   Helpful Resources: Biblegateway.com Bible Gateway is a searchable online Bible in more than 200 versions and 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. With a library of audio Bibles, a mobile app, devotionals, email newsletters, and other free resources, Bible Gateway equips you not only to read the Bible, but to understand it. Memverse  – free online scripture memory system RBC blog post: Ten Tips for Memorizing Scripture Share a scripture that truly blesses you - it may hold the blessing someone else needs today.  Post it in our FREE Faith Applied community or on Instagram (tag me @nettyejohnson and use hashtag #templecare12)    Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Ever find when times are challenging and you have so much on your figurative plate - you put a lot of unhealthy food on your literal plate? This is pretty common. When times get tough, healthy eating habits are one of the first things to go. TempleCare12 helps you draw a line in the sand and take control via consistent, small, manageable steps to create or reinforce healthy and whole habits. This 2nd episode of the 12 episode series helps get your eating on track. Listen in for deets on why it is important to veg up your plate and tips to make that happen. Note: The days of the program build upon each other, so I encourage you follow the sequence.  Download the TempleCare12 Overview - use this free guide and tool for planning and tracking Episode 012: Program Introduction and Day 1 - Plank It Out   Resources Referenced in this Episode: ANDI List - foods with highest nutrient density per calorie (by Dr. Furhman) Tips to Vary Your Veggies (from Choosemyplate.gov) Nettye's Kitchen ideas from my Instagram (smile) Are Frozen Vegetables Better Than Fresh Vegetables? Share questions and picts of your vegged up plate {let's see how you are eating...} in our FREE Faith Applied community or on Instagram (tag me @nettyejohnson and use hashtag #templecare12)  Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Ever find yourself so busy - your life balance is off? You have so much on your plate -  your mind is stressed, you neglect self-care for your body, don't devote enough time with God and His word to adequately refresh your soul, or your interactions with loved ones lack quantity and/or quality. You plan to pull it back together after the holidays, when your calendar clears, or some other external slow-down trigger occurs. TempleCare12 is your internal trigger.  It helps you draw a line in the sand and take action with consistent small, manageable steps. This 12-day program program will help you create or reinforce healthy and whole habits during very challenging times. This episode is the first of 12 episodes outlining 12 daily steps to better balance in mind, body and soul. Listen in and bring your balance back!   Resources Referenced in this Episode: TempleCare12 Overview - click here to download this free guide and tool DAY 1 - Plank It Out Resources: Plank School with Jonathan Ross (VIDEO from the American Council on Exercise) 5 Plank Variations for a Strong Core by Kelley Vargos (ARTICLE from the American Council on Exercise) Advanced and want a push? Try this Three-Minute Perfect Plank Workout (VIDEO from Bowflex)  Share questions and progress in our FREE Faith Applied community or on Instagram (tag me @nettyejohnson and use hashtag #templecare12)  Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

For some the holidays evoke images of joyful, happy times celebrating the beauty of the season. Parties and celebrations. Gatherings of family and friends. Lots of cooking. Lots more eating. Decorating and the giving and receiving of gifts because we're thankful for God's gift to humanity - Jesus. For others, this joyous time of year is not so joyful. It is heavy with stress or sadness. This episode contains encouragement and helps for those experiencing hurt during the holidays.   Mentioned in this episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   1-800-273-8255  National Alliance on Mental Illness  Text NAMI to 741741   Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today or say “Hey!” on Instagram About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Today's my birthday! I'm 50 and feeling some kinda way about it. This episode of Faith Applied is truthful and transparent talk about turning 50. Mentioned in this episode: My Tribute - To God be the Glory by Andre Crouch - https://youtu.be/0RZTYDPavEY  Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder = https://youtu.be/inS9gAgSENE  In Da Club “Party Its your Birthday” by 50 Cent Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today or say “Hey!” on Instagram About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

Most people spend most of their lives doing the same things day after day after day. While habits can help productivity, and routine can bring comfort and convenience, if we don't venture out and try new things, we can stagnate and miss some of the beauty, excitement, and growth that exists outside of our comfort zone.  Consider this: children develop at a fast pace partly because they regularly try things they have never done before. Every day we ask children to face a fear, to reach a new boundary, to try a new food, to try a new activity – to explore, learn and grow.  We encourage children to try new things but rarely do the same. What happens to that curiosity as we age? Why do we let ourselves get in the way from exploring and testing and trying and growing? When was the last time you tried something new?  Whether it's as simple as a new genre of food or mode of exercise to something that's grander like pursuing that passion project or going after something that's on your bucket list. “If we continue to do what we have always done, we will continue to get what we have always got.” ~ Steven Hayes  If you want something different, you have to do something different. Do something(s) new! In this episode, you will: Identify something positive, progressive, or purposeful that you've wanted to try or change in your life. Learn 5 steps that can help you tackle and conquer that new challenge. Mentioned in this episode: My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fivesby Jamie Lee Curtis (on Amazon.com) Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is: Science-Based, Faith-Empowered Principles For Healthy Weight Management by Nettye Johnson (signed copy) Video of epicrock wall climb {lol} in Faith Applied Community (closed Facebook group) - the place for continued discussion and bonus resources.  Join at http://faithapplied.today/join Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today or say “Hey!” on Instagram About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com    

Do you bad talk about yourself to yourself? ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) are negative statements, defeating self-pronouncements that eat you up and tear you down. Sometimes we don’t notice them. Other times we overlook them. What's worse is that in at some level we tacitly believe them. ANTs and negative self-talk, like the little insect cause damage. They multiply, and piece by piece break down the favor and carry off the fruit that God has given to you.  As a man thinketh so is he. ANTs, persistent destructive thoughts, they've got to go! There's no place for negative thinking and self-talk in your mind. So how do we get rid of these ANTs? Listen in and learn how to banish negative self-talk.  Mentioned in this episode: Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted by Dr. Daniel Amen Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is: Science-Based, Faith-Empowered Principles For Healthy Weight Management by Nettye Johnson (on Amazon.com) Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is: Science-Based, Faith-Empowered Principles For Healthy Weight Management by Nettye Johnson (on signed copy from my website) Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect in our closed Facebook community – the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Join at http://faithapplied.today/join Not on Facebook? Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today or say “Hey!” on Instagram About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com            

Do you ever feel like you have too much to do and too little time to do it? Always busy and always behind, and with a few more hours to your day you’d make it all work? Well, if so, you're not alone. Three out of five US adults feel the same way. While we can't make more time, we can manage time more effectively so that we reduce stress and overwhelm - and increase peace and productivity. If you're challenged by not having enough time, listen up... this episode, can bless your life! We are talking Faith Applied to productivity with tips, perspectives and a time management tool to help you.  Mentioned in this episode: Daily Plan Sheet time management tool.  Click here to download. Discussion on sheet begins at 18:20. Re: Purpose Planning Session Click here to join waitlist for next session.   Book: Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy Book: Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is  by Nettye Johnson   Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect in our closed Facebook community – the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Join at http://faithapplied.today/join Not on Facebook? Connect via our website http://faithapplied.todayor say “Hey!” on Instagram For information on working with Nettye for accountability and support along your health and wellness journey, go to https://www.nettyejohnson.com/wwnj   About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about  faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

US adults check their smartphones between 80 and 150 times per day. Cell phone separation anxiety is a real thing, and many would go periods without chocolate, talking, or intercourse before going one day without their phone.  How connected are you to your smartphone? Smartphones are super helpful, significant parts of our lives, but like anything used inappropriately or in excess, this tool can become a trap. Today we discuss faith applied to productivity and smartphone use. We’ll explore four areas/applications where smartphone reliance/use is not so smart.  Mentioned in this episode: Running list of most helpful and often used smartphone apps – discussion thread in the Faith Applied Community.  Not in the group? Click here to join {It’s free!}.  The 2017 film  “A Question of Faith” explores social, moral, and spiritual issues including texting and driving, organ donation, forgiveness, and racial reconciliation with a connecting examination of our relationship with God when faced with tragedy. The movie is available on Netflix.  Smartphone use while driving is not smart. “Often when we get in the car we pray for traveling grace. How about adding to that prayer for driving wisdom.” ~Nettye Johnson If you smartphone drive, break that habit. Take the It Can Wait Pledge. The First5 app provides a healthier alternative to hopping on social media in the first moments of our day by bringing life and Truth to the First 5 minutes of every day. {Great Bible study, devotion, and spiritual discipline development tool!) Screen Time in iOS 12 helps curb phone addiction with tools to quantify how much time you spend on your iOS devices.  Scripture reference Ephesians 5:15-16 KjV   Explore more: Thanks for subscribing to the Faith Applied podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android so you can receive every episode automatically. Connect in our closed Facebook community – the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Join at http://faithapplied.today/join Not on Facebook? Connect via our website http://faithapplied.todayor say “Hey!” on Instagram For information on working with Nettye for accountability and support along your health and wellness journey, go to https://www.nettyejohnson.com/wwnj   About this Podcast The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better. Each episode contains truthful and transparent discussions about  faith, mind/body wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we’ll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

God made our bodies to move. It's also pretty well known that exercise does a body good, yet four out of five United States adults do not get adequate physical activity to improve or maintain health. We can do better.  In this episode we will: Take a look at how adequate activity, or the lack thereof, impacts our health. Dig into the four most common barriers to regular exercise. And for those that may need a little bit of help getting going, we'll share tips to help you just do it.    Mentioned in this episode: Faith Applied Episode 001: How to Stick with What You Start - Listen on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or online at faithapplied.today My Favorite Activity and Fitness Trackers: Garmin and Fitbit (I use a Fitbit Versa and find it fashionable and helpful.) {BTW - I have an extra brand new, unopened box, Fitbit Alta HR for sale at a great price. Email me at nettye@nettyejohnson.com if interested.} Additional "Move More" resources from Nettye can be found at http://nettyejohnson.com/fitness Explore more: Join our closed Facebook community – the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithapplied/ Not on Facebook? Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today Or say hi on Instagram {I'll share my physical journey to Angela Basset as Tina Turner/Proud Mary 50 there.}   The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better in their lives. Each week we'll have truthful and transparent conversations around faith, mind, body, wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we'll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com  

Here’s the thing about the past – we all have one. And – not everything back there is sunshiny and rainbows. Some looks back reveal dreary times. Past pains, shame or regrets that can be burdensome. We can’t change the pictures of our past, but we can adjust the frame in which they are viewed.  This episode contains audio from a video meditation from Phil 3 on how to position past pains to propel your future. Scripture Reference …I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things… (Phil. 3:13b – 15a NIV) Prefer to watch the video? Here it is. Explore more. Join our closed Facebook community – the place for continued discussion and bonus resources. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithapplied/ Not on Facebook? Connect via our website http://faithapplied.today Check out more videos on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/NJFaithandFitness/ Or say hi on Instagram http://instagram.com/nettyejohnson The Faith Applied podcast is hosted by Nettye Johnson. This podcast supports purpose driven believers who want balance and better in their lives. Each week we'll have truthful and transparent conversations around faith, mind, body, wellness, purpose or productivity with the intent that together we'll learn better, and do better, so we can live better. Check out Nettye’s other offerings and services to help you at http://nettyejohnson.com

The Faith Applied podcast is about forward movement and growth.  To start this podcast, I was led to focus this first episode on how not to stop – how to stick to what you start. Show notes with time stamps: 01:12 This episode is for individuals who at some time or another haveset a goal, a good goal. Something that you want to fix in your life that needs fixing. Something you want to uplift or improve.  You are excited. You get started and are cooking with steam. You go for awhile and then all of a sudden something shifts and you stop. Then sometime later you start again, and you stop again and thus begins a start-stop cycle that I call startitis. 01:45 – Maybe you’ve had this experience related to nutrition or trying to lose weight… 03:00 – Or perhaps, you’ve lived the the same song with a different tune and instead of starting and stopping  eating well, the start/stop relates to exercise. 03:50 Or perchance your startitis doesn't connect with physical wellness – it impacts your spiritual wellbeing. You desire a closer walk with Jesus and want  to spend more time in God’s Word.  You start regular personal study with a plan to complete the bible and fall off somewhere in Leviticus… 05:00 Can any of you relate to any of this? I can tell you with all honesty and sincerity that I can. We are not alone. We all have some area(s) where we start off on a path the better, but stop and cycle through a pattern that is active but goes nowhere. 08:07  We fall off the wagon so many times we refuse to try again. We know the truth that ‘he who Christ has set free is free indeed’, but we continue to walk around in bondage to behaviors that hold us back. 09:12 Permanent positive change. Is possible!  It may not be easy, but it is possible. Let’s dig into three helps to stick to what we start. 10:29  Start small. Small changes are more sustainable. Starting small and going steady builds self-efficacy, protects our progress, and delights the Lord. 19:08 Find your fit.  If we repeated try to make a positive change, and keep falling of that wagon - wagon, perhaps the wagon ain’t ours to ride.  Don’t jump on the bandwagon of what is popular. Examine thyself so you can change yourself.   Find and flourish in your path to better. 24:39  The most powerful tip to help you stick with what you start doesn’t deal with what or how - it looks at why…your motivation to start.  Honestly answer the question Jesus asked the lame man at the Bethesda pool…. 30:46  Talk to God about it. Engage the intersection of the divine power of God and human responsibility and obedience for consistent and effective action. Helps and resources mentioned in this episode: Join the Faith Applied Community Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is (My book that contains the Bethesda pool section of this podcast.) Pew2pavement  Running and Toe Nail Loss (This is a thing!) Work with Nettye            

Welcome to the Faith Applied Podcast for purpose driven believers who want balance and better in their lives.  Join our conversations on faith, mind/body wellness, purpose and productivity for better living. This introductory episode gives an overview our purpose and plan to serve you.    1:58   A bit about the host  4:02   Our Christian wellness organization mission and services  6:45   Self check questions and the value of introspection 7:10 What is the status of your body (physical health and wellness)? 8:38 What's going on in your mind (mental health and wellness)? 9:20 How is your soul (intimacy with God and strength in Spirit)? 11:30    Faith Applied podcast aim To facilitate introspection, investigation, information and support for application 13:13    Faith Applied podcast content Teaching (concepts tips and tools), interviews and on-air coachings Mentioned in this episode: Chrystal Evans Hurst Proverbs 31 She Speaks Conference    Don't forget to subscribe!

This week on the podcast, my strategy session was with Nettye Johnson and how to launch and market a podcast. Nettye is launching a podcast the week of  August 13th  called Faith Applied that will dive into Biblical principles and see where it is married with science and how to apply it to a person's life. She gave the example of setting habits as a topic she will cover and how she will look at the science and neurological implications of what happens when habits are formed, how we set and break and create them, but then also bring a faith component in.  She will also look at how a Scripture that mirrors that science principle can give a mantra or meditation someone can use to reflect and focus to replace a bad habit. She set a goal of launching by mid-August and wants to know how to launch it between now and then. Here are the big questions we tackled: Is my timeline realistic to launch a new podcast?  YES! You will take as much time as you give yourself. So whatever timeline you're setting, you can launch on that timeframe, and if it's longer than 6 weeks, shorten it. The most important thing to know is WHAT you need to accomplish to launch it into the world. (Which we cover below) How do I decide what type of content/episodes to create?  Do YOU. There is no right or wrong way to run a podcast. If you feel like solo episodes are your jam, do those. If you want to be known as the expert host -- the person who knows people -- then do interviews. If you want to showcase how you work with people, do live work with your ideal peeps. And know that you can change it up at any time. It's YOUR podcast. So if you start out doing solo and want to throw a series or interview set in, that's OK. What do I focus on first marketing wise? Start teasing the podcast to your audience with the main graphics for your podcast. Batch record your episodes. If you're doing solo episodes, outline what you're talking about (or write a script if that fits your personality better) and block off a few hours to record. If you're doing interviews, book several episodes at a time to record, so you can get into a groove. Have a page dedicated to your podcast on your website to collect people interested in the podcast pre-launch. You want to be able to send people somewhere as you're talking to the world about the podcast launching, so they can follow along with you and you have an immediate following when you go live. This can have a countdown timer on it, a form to be notified when it launches, a preview, etc. Brainstorm places to "market" to that your ideal person hangs out. Do market research while slyly promoting your podcast in a group with genuine questions like "How do you feel about X, Y, Z? I'm about to launch a podcast and I'm stuck on where to go next." Get excited about launching it. Talk about it ALL THE TIME. Tease the first batched episodes on social media using graphics, quotes from the episodes, etc. to create buzz up front. Tap into your network of influencers and create a cheerleading squad of 5-10 people you can ask beforehand to help promote it.  Think of people with the same or similar audiences, OR people who could become a big influencer in the future you want to stay connected with. Ask for reviews when you launch. You can incentivize it or not. On your podcast, make sure to DO a call-to-action at the end and ask them to take action. If it helps, map out what you have going on IN your business on a calendar so you know WHAT to ask people to do on your podcast, and point all your other marketing to it as well. If you're unsure of what to ask, think about "What's going to get me the most traction in my business right now?" If you're launching a podcast, how do you use it to market well? One option is to use the podcast to introduce yourself to a new audience and bring people into your marketing funnel. Another option is to use the content and types of episodes you create to qualify people to work with you. How do I connect my podcast to iTunes?  First off, Pat Flynn with Smart Passive Income has an amazing course on how to launch a podcast. I am NOT an affiliate (yet) but I do love this course and highly recommend it if you're serious about using podcasting in your business. Some basics you need to know: To launch a podcast you need: recording equipment a way to edit the podcast (or someone to edit it for you) a graphic for your podcast cover art RSS feed service that will push your episodes to all the podcast directories automatically A page on your website to host the episodes and drive traffic to. Download my Podcasting 101 Cheatsheet for free with all the recommendations to get started. [activecampaign form=39]   I have a huge mental block when it comes to asking for help for me or for my business. So thinking of a call-to-action to promote anything I do is hard. How do I get over this? First of all, this is SO common. Especially with women who run service-based businesses. If you feel icky about asking someone to do anything for you, break it down into WHAT is the emotion and feeling that is stopping you from asking? What does it say about you if you ask? Then, go smaller. What is a tiny ask that you could make that doesn't feel out of character for you? If you can find one that feels better, and not as overt, start with that and work up to asking for bigger and more impactful things. It's a muscle you have to flex to get better. Finally, consider the impact cost of you NOT asking someone to take action. How will it affect your business if you don't get more visibility? If more people don't find out about what you have to offer? What would you be missing if you can't work with people/help people with what you're doing? That question can help shift the mindset from scary to do-able. Do I run Facebook ads to promote my things and podcast?  It depends. My go-to answer about Facebook ads is this: Do not run ads on Facebook (or anything) until you know where you're sending them and how you're converting them AND it's getting you results. And do NOT run Facebook ads until you are consistently showing up on the platform you want to run ads on. Otherwise, you'll be sending traffic to a funnel that's broke, or sending them to a place with no plan, with no true way of tracking the metrics for these ads. A better resource of time and money is to figure out where you want to be more consistent and how to start driving traffic to that place and into your funnel. IF you have a funnel that works, and a plan for how to convert traffic (if you send it to a group, for example to a Facebook group) then give it a try. Pro Tip:  If you struggle with writing authentically for your brand, try recording yourself talking it out and THEN type out that for your copy. A wonderful thing happens in your brain when you speak. It's unable to both filter the words coming out AND speak at the time, so what comes out automatically becomes more authentic. This tip works for anyone struggling to write about copy, talk about their services, talk about the benefits and to answer the dreaded question: what do you do?  Connect with Nettye: Bio: Nettye Johnson is a wife, mother, author, speaker, Bible teacher, certified health coach, and owner of a Christ-centered wellness organization. A former technical trainer, Nettye developed a passion for health education and promotion during her ten years with the nation’s leading weight loss company, Weight Watchers Intl. Her work in training, business development, and operations management on local, state and national levels impacted thousands. In this work, she was struck by the decline of health and wellness in our nation and the importance of holistic education, motivation, resources and support to effectively address this trend. Nettye studied health education, nutrition, behavior modification, and program design with the American Council on Exercise and Ashford University. Combining this knowledge with over 25 years of Christian education study and experience, she founded Nettye Johnson Faith and Fitness Services LLC, (NJFFS), a Christian wellness organization providing a science-based, faith-empowered approach to health and wellness. Program offerings include Pew2Pavement, (www.pew2pavement.com), south Louisiana’s only faith-based walking and running training program and TempleCare Cooking (www.templecarecooking.com), an education platform that explores healthy cooking. Her first book, "Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is" outlines principles to inform and inspire the body of Christ towards healthy weight management. Nettye excels in the grassroots engagement of groups through faith and social channels for education, support, and advocacy. An energetic speaker and motivational leader, Nettye informs, inspires and coordinates collaborative action on local and regional levels. Nettye Johnson Website Nettye Johnson Facebook Page Faith Over Fork Faith Applied Podcast Follow her on Instagram

Romans 3:27-31 Paul urges the Roman believers to find thier identity in Christ crucified, where boasting is excluded, Gentiles are included, and God's law is upheld.

Subject: Hebrews 11:1-3 Speaker or Performer: R.G. Murray Scripture Passage(s): Hebrews 11:1-3 Date of Delivery: January 28, 2018

Dynamic teaching of Trusting God between the Amen and the There it is!

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