Podcasts about her god

This week, Act 2 talks with Katheryn Bennett as she shares her journey through cancer, herself AND her daughter. Her God story reflects how God is with us and can handle our hard questions and disappointments! Her raw and real thoughts are things we have all thought or said at one point in our lives. Her story shows us how God never leaves us, even when we are angry with Him.

A Submissive Wife is not a doormat. Her God-given role is filled with dignity, strength, and grace, but it does not include tolerating abuse of any kind. Submission does not mean silence in the face of cruelty. The Bible commands husbands to “love their wives as their own bodies” (Ephesians 5:28). That love is gentle, sacrificial, and protective, not harmful. A godly man does not use headship as a weapon but as a calling to cherish and lead with care. A wife may walk in submission, but she is not voiceless or without worth. She is deeply valued and must be treated with honor. Submission thrives only in an environment of love.

If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough or like you're constantly rushing from one task to the next, this episode is for you.   This week, I'm joined by the amazing Lissa Figgins for an open conversation about what it means to feel “enough” in your business. We talk about:   Why so many women feel trapped in a cycle of busyness How to stop chasing the feeling of “enough” and take control of your time What it means to slow down and build a business aligned with your values   Even if you're not a Christian or a woman of faith, this episode will challenge you to rethink the things you're chasing in your business. It's time to stop running on empty and start building a business that lights you up.   About Lissa: Recovering should-do list girl who learned to slow down, Lissa UN-hurried her heart (letting go of her addiction to controlling time, multitasking, and always doing). Her God-given mission: shift the way busy Christian women business owners approach time so they can finally stop chasing a clock, calendar (and their to-do lists)...and increase the ROI on their time through more impact + income.   Lissa launched her business (while juggling multiple roles in her family & community) and discovered she couldn't juggle all-the-things on her own…the key was doing it WITH-God! Always a teacher & mentor, she is the UN-Time Management Strategist who has personally helped 100s of Christian women business owners REDEEM their Time to build an impactful Life + Business, with intention & presence.   She teaches her clients how to steward their time as a gift from God to stay balanced &  growing as the C.E.O. (Christ Empowered Operator) of their WITH-God Life + Biz: investing their time wisely as a committed follower of Christ.   And most importantly she wants women to know the truth: YOU. HAVE. TIME.   Want more from Lissa? Check out The Redeem Her Time podcast and download Lissa's REDEEM Her Time Balance Assessment to take your first step towards REDEEMING your TIME.   Connect with me outside the podcast!  Continue the conversation in the Market Like a Boss Facebook group.  Spend 30 minutes with me and figure out exactly what it will take to double your revenue without doubling your hours. Grab a Fast Track to 250K slot now.   Listen + Subscribe on ITUNES or STITCHER I'd greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so that this podcast can reach more women!  Search for the podcast in your podcast app (Market Like a Boss) Scroll down and click 5 stars Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review Press send  

Jeanette interviews Lissa Figgins, a "Recovering Busyness Owner," about Christ-centered strategies to manage time, break free from hustle culture, and steward time as a gift from God. She shares her experience of overcoming busyness and reveals her three pivotal shifts: changing your beliefs about time, stepping into the role of a steward instead of a manager, and focusing on purpose through the question, "What is it time for?" Tune in to learn insights for balancing life, business, and faith while building a God-glorifying, time-redeemed life. Lissa has UN-hurried her heart, breaking free from the addiction to controlling time, multitasking, and constantly "doing." Her God-given mission is to transform the way Christian women business owners approach time, helping them increase their ROI in less time, all for the glory of God. As a coach and teacher, Lissa empowers her clients to steward time as a gift from God, stepping into their role as a C.E.O. (Christ Empowered Operator) of a WITH-God Life + Business. Her message is simple but profound: YOU. HAVE. TIME. Lissa's approach combines faith, purpose, and practical strategies, inspiring women to align their time with God's calling and live a life that reflects His abundance. "Our busyness isn't a disordered calendar—it's a disordered heart." "You have time. God gave you 24 hours today, just like He did yesterday "Multitasking isn't your superpower—it's your kryptonite." The enemy wants us busy and distracted, because then we're no threat to him and no use to the kingdom." With God, there's always an abundant ROI—because He is the supplier and the multiplier." "Stop trying to manage time. Be a steward of it instead."   In this episode:    How to shift your mindset about time and view it as an abundant gift, not a scarcity to manage. How to prioritize with faith at the center and build your schedule around your God-given purpose. How to create margin for the Holy Spirit to leave room in your life for divine interruptions. How to stop multitasking and focus fully on one task at a time to avoid mistakes and wasted effort. How to live as a steward, not a manager, to approach time with gratitude and purpose, just like the parable of the talents. Bible Verses Mentioned:  2 Corinthians 9:8-10     Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey with God at the center? Subscribe to the podcast and join the community of Christian women in business who are passionate about aligning their work with their faith.   Wanna go deeper?  Grab your free business-transforming prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers  Connect with Lissa on Instagram https://redeemhertime.com/ig Grab your Redeem Her Time planner: https://redeemhertime.com/planner Download the Redeem Her Time balance assessment: https://redeemhertime.com/assessment

USE CODE "REDEEM15" FOR 15% off your planner purchase Today's podcast episode is about time—how we lose it, how God redeems it, and how we can partner with Him in business to steward it wisely. Today's special guest is Lissa, a business coach and founder of Redeem Her Time. Lissa is a recovering Busy-ness owner. She UN-hurried her heart, finally letting go of her addiction to controlling time, multitasking, and always doing. Her God-given mission is to shift the way Christian women business owners approach time so they increase their ROI in less time…for the glory of God! She teaches clients to steward time as a gift from God as the C.E.O. (Christ Empowered Operator) of a WITH-God Life + Biz. And most importantly she speaks the truth: YOU. HAVE. TIME. Purchase the Redeem Her Planner: USE CODE "REDEEM15" FOR 15% off your planner purchase. https://redeemhertime.com/landing/redeem-her-time-planner/ Lissa's website: https://redeemhertime.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/niqueea/support

In Esther 2, Esther is stuck in a very awkward situation. Her God-given gifts got her there. But, what to do, what to do? Are you stuck in an awkward situation? What will you do?

"If we can trust God with open doors, we can trust the ones that close."If at First You Don't Succeed, When Should You Try, Try Again? That's the question Robin Dance is answering today. Her God-story is a must-listen!Leave a comment for Robin: https://incourage.me/?p=238410--The spring issue of DaySpring's Everyday Faith magazine is now available! Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local Sam's Club, Costco, CVS, Walmart, or wherever you buy magazines. We hope this issue helps you know and share God's love in fresh, true, and inspiring ways!  The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Teri Copley is an American actress and model. She is known for her role on the American NBC/syndicated television series We Got It Made, which premiered in 1983, co-starred on the 1985 CBS television series I Had Three Wives, and appeared as a panelist in the 1989 pilot for Match Game 90. She posed nude and was the covergirl for Playboy for the November 1990 issue. Teri appeared in the 1984 television film I Married a Centerfold and the 1992 film Brain Donors. In the 1990s Copley became a born-again Christian and eased her way out of Hollywood. Teri dated actors such as John Stamos and Tony Danza before escaping Hollywood. She is now a foster parent living in Florida. In 2003, Teri released a book about her faith, entitled Conversations Between a Girl and Her God.In 2018, Copley appeared on the Dr. Phil television series seeking help for her adult daughter Ashley, whose boyfriend Hector was accused by Copley of being physically abusive. Teri has recently gotten back in to acting in various movies and hosts a very popular YouTube show.

Mary's song is a song of subversive hope for light in the darkness. And where does it start?  It starts with "My soul magnifies the Lord."  My soul is a magnifying glass for Jesus. Could we say that? When people look at Jesus through us does He look big or small? My soul magnifies the Lord. Here is what I hear in those words. Her God filled her up.  When she looked at life through the eyes of her heart, all she could see was God... magnified.  We all magnify something and what we magnify becomes our hope. What we magnify sooner or later will fill us up.It's part of the human condition, our souls were created to magnify something.  We often call it worship...to magnify something is to let something become huge in my life. What do you magnify? What is it that gets the most magnification for us at Christmas? If it's not Jesus...we're missing Christmas!

This week get EXCITED FOR KAREN WEBB!! Ladies and gentlemen ... Sisters and brothers in Christ -- Mrs. Karen is so wonderful! Her God-given ability to show hospitality to everyone is infectious and so encouraging. I love how she shares her experience owning and running several other businesses related to food and serving others before being a part of her now family business in land clearing, dirt, and tree removal services. The LORD has a beautiful story in and through Mrs. Karen and I am so grateful she said YES to share what God is doing and what He has done in her life! God bless you, Mrs. Karen!! Thanks for coming on the podcast and sharing what God has on your heart!!  Thank you for listening. God bless you! If you feel encouraged by this podcast... and it has drawn you closer to Jesus, please share it with your friends and family or anyone whom God pops up in your head to pass along. xoxo 

Main Point: A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 1. Her life is complete (v. 10-31) 2. Her hands are fruitful (v. 13-19, 31) 3. Her family is exalted (v. 20-26, 31) 4. Her life is praiseworthy (v. 28-31) 5. Her God is feared (v. 30) Notes on Structure: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ub5-SVUVkB7KzWpSpHsfjSUyJ2NSmfhwkpOJI7CBzxA

Find show notes here.   Are you struggling to give up control and trust God's plan for your life? This week my guest is Keagan K. Hayden, a Bible-teacher and author of the book The Struggle is Real: Purpose in the Pain. Her God-shaped dream has her on a mission of equipping women to live in freedom and confidence by resting in who God says we are. In this conversation Keagan shares how she's had to relinquish control and learn to enjoy the journey rather than just focusing on the destination. She talks about the challenges of following God's plan, especially when it doesn't match expectations. Despite the ebbs and flows of her dream, Keagan continues to trust in God's plan and take each day as an adventure. In this episode you'll learn: how to relinquish control and trust God, even without a detailed plan in place, the difference between working with God versus doing work for God, and how to struggle well when life feels hard. SUMMER PODCASTING COURSE SALE!  Get $30 off Your Purposeful Podcast and launch your own podcast in 30 days or less! Yes, it's possible. That's what I did when I launched mine in 2016 and you can do it too! Use the code SUMMER30 at https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcastcourse   NEXT STEPS: Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Book a Discovery Call Get Connected with the Facebook Community Support the Podcast Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music used under Creative Commons by Lee Rosevere.  

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Noel Collier AKA "Sell with Noel" is a real estate pro who's God given talent and passion to help others has directed her path to becoming one of the top professionals and entrepreneurs in HoustonWith entrepreneurship in her DNA, Noel shares her story of becoming a mom, a wife and a REALTOR who has continually focused on uplifting her colleagues and communityWe talk about developing a mentorship mindset Developing tangible goals for agent productivity & a wealth-focused planPersonal branding with humanity, content creation with impact and showcasing your teamWe laugh, we cry and overall have an incredible time recording this episode, we hope you love it too!Connect with Noel Noel Collier is a top performing realtor in Houston and the surrounding areas and is devoted to improving the lives of others – and not just through real estate.While she works hard helping families find their dream homes, she will always hold true to her values and native roots. As a graduate of Texas Southern University, “Excellence and Achievement” is not just a motto – it is a way of life.Before venturing out to pursue real estate full time, Collier excelled in software sales at top companies such as ADP and Wolters Kluwer. In those roles, she constantly shattered goals while at the same time mentoring young professionals. The accolades and awards she received regularly are a testament to her hard work and dedication.In addition to making her mark as a phenomenal real estate agent, Collier volunteers quarterly by sponsoring nonprofit organizations that contribute to the betterment of the community and society as a whole.Noel's ability to connect with people comes naturally. Her God given talent and passion to help others has directed her path to becoming one of the top professionals and entrepreneurs in Houston. As Collier steps into this new chapter of her life, she continuously reminds herself of her future goals. Her plans are to continue to expand her real estate business by way of serving more clients and growing her credit repair division.

Episode Summary:  Lee Ann Mancini and I talk about raising children to have a strong foundation in Jesus. It's her passion to equip parents with valuable resources so they can raise their children to have a strong foundation in Jesus—the only foundation that will last. This is such an important topic given the world we live in and the influences our children are under. We talk about how to help kids with bullying, why forgiveness is important, why kids are walking away from their faith and more. Quotables from the episode: I see how children are walking away from their faith – first priority is the salvation of our children and the preservation of Christianity. Kids are leaving home and being influence by a humanistic perspective from their professors and peers. The enemy of our soul and our children's souls likes to attack at the foundation. We need to give our children spiritual meat, not mild. If our children don't have a solid foundation in Jesus by the age of 10, they are significantly more likely to walk away from their faith. I believe His will for me is to equip all who are raising the next generation to have a strong foundation in Jesus that will last a lifetime. Don't look at the world and have despair – With God's help, we can overcome. God's word tells us the whole narrative, and we only need to walk in faith and spiritual sight. Your kids will reflect the mirror of your character. Our children are our future. We need to rely on the Holy Spirit for their transformation and do all we can to teach them the ways of the Lord. One of the most important things we can teach our children is how to forgive each other. Play is the highest form of science and education for our children. Make today the day that you decide what is most important for raising our children to have a strong foundation in Jesus.  Scripture References: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 NIV: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Psalm 78:5-6 NIV: He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Psalm 51:6 NIV: Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Recommended Resources:  What a Bragger!: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini Forever With Jesus by Lee Ann Mancini A Servant Like Jesus: Adventures Of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini God's Gift: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini God's Easter Miracles: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini I'm Not Afraid: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini 8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences by Kathy Koch, Ph.D.  Five to Thrive: How to Determine if Your Core Needs Are Being Met by Kathy Koch, Ph.D. Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (Even When You're Not Around) by Kathy Koch, Ph.D. Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World by Kathy Koch, Ph.D. Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes…in You and Your Kids by Scott Turansky  Parenting is Heart Work by Scott Turansky Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids! by Scott Turansky  Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without Being Told by Scott Turansky The Christian Parenting Handbook: 50 Heart-Based Strategies for All the Stages of Your Child's Life by Scott Turansky Toddlers on the Move: Parenting Wisdom for Ages 12-36 Months by Scott Turansky  No More Perfect Kids: Love Your Kids for Who They Are by Jill Savage The Grumble-Free Year: Twelve Months, Eleven Family Members, and One Impossible Goal by Tricia Goyer Calming Angry Kids: Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind by Tricia Goyer BiblicalParentingUniversity.com How to Overcome Grumbling, Complaining, and General Negativity – Episode 64 Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Lee Ann Mancini: Raising Christian Kids Facebook / Facebook Group / Instagram / Podcast / Website Sea Kids Facebook / Instagram Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Lee Ann hosts the award-winning Raising Christian Kids podcast, which can be found on all major platforms, including CounterCultureMom.com, Pray.com, and Edifi.app. Raising Christian Kids is a five to ten-minute podcast that equips and empowers parents, grandparents, teachers, and all who are raising the next generation to have a strong foundation in Jesus. Lee Ann also has an informative webinar presentation that highlights her research and biblical knowledge in this area. “It is first about the salvation of the children and then about the preservation of Christianity.” There is truth to the adage, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!” Lee Ann is an award-winning Christian children's author and Executive Producer of the new animation series Sea Kids, which can be seen on Trinity Broadcasting Network, Pure Flix, Right Now Media, and SeaKidsTv.com.   Lee Ann Mancini received a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Regent University, a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Trinity International University), and two Master's degrees from Knox Theological Seminary in Biblical and Theological Studies and Christian and Classical Studies. She is a professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary teaching Apologetics, Romans, Ministerial Ethics, Prison Epistles, and The Bride of Christ. She holds a board position with South Florida Bible College & Theological. She also holds a board position with the Alexandrian Forum, under the tutelage of Dr. Warren Gage Th.M., J.D., Ph.D., an organization seeking to bring a greater understanding of the Bible by hosting annual Typology Conferences in South Florida dedicated to the theme of Christ as the center of scripture. Her God-given mission and desire are to serve all who are raising the next generation of Christians by preparing the soil to be rich from the womb to age three in which to plant the seeds that grow deep roots from ages four to ten. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Barbara has had her faith tested and has stayed strong trusting in the Lord's love and provision. Her God stories include meeting her husband, Warren, with whom she has worked in campus ministry for over 40 years, and adopting two daughters who now are moms themselves. You'll hear the astounding story of her oldest daughter Claire, an abortion survivor, and you'll glean from Barbara's expertise as a Strengths coach. She leads team workshops that focus on "what is great about you," and her podcast, "Embrace Your Strengths" features inspiring stories of all kinds of people using their strengths to impact their worlds of influence. Barbara's website, which includes her strengths coaching and a link to her podcast, "Embrace Your Strengths," can be found at http://www.barbaraculwell.com/. Plus, listen to her podcast on your favorite podcast app. Her daughter's website and book, Survivor, can be found at http://www.claireculwell.com/

Welcome into the grace of October! Symphony of Sound, (SOS) is excited to share today's episode with you! My guest, author Wendy Taylor has a refreshing and exciting new book release titled "Christian STEAM!" As its name implies, the book teaches God 1st, and every good and perfect gift comes from Him. This is an evening of the exploration of the mind and "What If?" Her God-given inspiration puts parents and grandparents right in the mix of the educational process and allows us to infuse our faith into the very rhythm of their lives...sounds kinda familiar right? I am so excited about this interview because Faith and Steam is a book that directly corresponds to the mission of Symphony of Sound...Where I "Blend God's Word into the Rhythm of Life! Michelle Taylor Frazier is the Executive Director of Multicultural Education Programs, a 20+yr Non-Profit, 5013c who is partnering with Wendy to bring STEM training that correlates to the book, Christian STEAM and how parents can incorporate this knowledge into their children's education and faith walk! Join us and stay tuned to get the information about the upcoming workshop that you can attend live or virtually! It is sure to be an occasion worth attending! ***Call 1-800-REDCROSS for donations to the people of Florida who have been in hurricane IAN's path*** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/linda-carol-shaw/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/linda-carol-shaw/support

We are all on Team Jesus! And though we each have a role to play, we are all equal in God's eyes. Today's teaching is full of hard truths AND the unimaginable glory of God's goodness. (Matthew 18:6-9, Mark 9:38-50, Luke 9:49-50) ******* Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders' podcast. If you are joining us for the first time, I'm so glad you are here. My name is Julie Jenkins and I am privileged to work with this amazing team of women who are striving together to empower everyone we can to walk in their God-given purpose. We all have a purpose that God designed specifically for us, and the devil would like nothing more than to sway each of us from that purpose. So we are fighting against that! When God calls us to walk by His side, He has a leadership job for each of us – we are here to help you find that leadership role, that purpose, that drive that gets you out of bed each morning. God continues to fashion this ministry, Women World Leaders, by the gifts of the women He brings to us – so we don't know exactly what tomorrow will hold, because God holds the blueprint for Women World Leaders! What we do know is that we are centered on prayer and biblical teachings, and along the way, God has called us to present podcasts, write books, create and distribute a worldwide magazine, hold each other up in prayer, and join together in fellowship as we lead events. If you would like to join us on our mission, we would LOVE to have you. Send us an email at info@womenworldleaders.com, visit our website (womenworldleaders.com), or find us on social media…you guessed it…at Women World Leaders. Part of our current mission is to present you with podcasts that, we pray, will enrich your week. On Mondays, founder Kimberly Hobbs hosts Empowering Lives with Purpose, a 30-minute interview with a different woman of faith who shares HER God-story, with the intention of inspiring you to live out your God-story. On Fridays, Celebrating God's Grace is a time of joy, wisdom, and … well, celebration presented by various women in the ministry. And today, Wednesday, you have landed on Walking in the Word – a time when we open our Bibles together and ask God to teach us. We are currently walking through the gospels, looking at the life of Jesus and His disciples chronologically. Before we begin…let's pray… Dear Most Holy God…we humbly come before you asking you to cleanse us of any impurities as we open your Word. Father, we want to hear directly from you, and we know that we can hear most clearly when we empty ourselves of sin and self-thoughts. So we ask for your help. Forgive us of our sins, allow your thoughts to become our thoughts, and help us be teachable – willing to listen to all that you have for us today. We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen. Today's study comes from Matthew 18:6-9, Mark 9:38-50, and Luke 9:49-50 Recently, we studied how Peter, James, and John had gone to the mountaintop to see Jesus transformed from His human body to His glorified body. That was a blessing that I'm sure those three disciples were still pondering in their minds. When they reunited with the other 9 disciples, we saw that those disciples were distraught because a man had brought his demon-possessed son to them to be healed, but the 9 could not rid the boy of the demon. When Jesus returned, however, HE was able to heal the boy, setting up a teaching opportunity for all 12 disciples on the necessity of using God's power through prayer to do all that God has called us to do. Then, last week we saw the disciples arguing among themselves about who would be the greatest in the Kingdom of God – this likely stemmed from the fact that, while three disciples had seen Jesus' transfiguration, the other 9 had been unable to successfully harness God's power to heal the boy. To teach them, Jesus brought before them a small child, telling His disciples that to be the greatest, they must humble themselves like a small child. With this teaching, Jesus put all twelve disciples back on the same playing field. But even though they, hopefully, now understood the message that they were all equal partners on the same team, somehow the disciples got the idea that THEIR playing field was a little more high-brow than others who were playing the same game. And instead of going after each other, they started going after others, who were doing things a little differently. Mark 9:38 from the New Living Translation begins… 38 John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn't in our group.” I can almost see Jesus rolling His eyes, can't you? What's it that Proverbs 15:18 says? Pride goes before destruction,     and haughtiness before a fall. But how many times have I been reprimanded by God and proceeded to pick myself up and, in my own strength, stand a little taller? Only to get knocked off my high horse, as my mom would say? Thank goodness we serve a LOVING God who will NEVER give up on us – and never stop teaching us. Verse 39… 39 “Don't stop him!” Jesus said. “No one who performs a miracle in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me. 40 Anyone who is not against us is for us. 41 If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded. There are ONLY two teams on this earth! Those who are FOR Jesus and those who are AGAINST Him. And if you are on Team Jesus, there is no hierarchy! That is such a difficult concept for us to understand! In school, we are graded from A to F. In our jobs, we have bosses, and in our communities, we have political leaders. I even went to church one time and was told I couldn't sit up front – that those seats were reserved for the big donors. We have rules about qualifications and degrees. Society in this world is segmented and organized and orchestrated. But in the Kingdom of God, on Team Jesus – we ALL count. And we ALL count equally! I've heard it said that God doesn't have grandchildren – we are all His children.  New believers and trusted theologians alike are loved the same by God. As He teaches the disciples, Jesus underscores His message with an illustration. 42 “But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck.  The words “little ones” here are not necessarily referring to children, but to those who are young in their faith. And a millstone was a large rounded stone used for crushing grain into flour or pressing olives into oil. It was moved in a circular fashion by a donkey and weighed dozens, if not hundreds, of pounds. if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck.  Jesus teaches that as you and I grow in our faith, we have a RESPONSIBILITY to care for, lead, and guide the newer believers who come behind us. That's our job! That's our purpose! Not to judge them or to show them how great we are, but to wrap our arms around them in love, to grasp them by the shoulders and turn them toward the glory of God, and then be there to applaud when their faces glow and their lives shine with the glory of God! Matthew 18:7 records Jesus' words… 7 “What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting.  When we, as believers, do not put our arms around those who are seeking God, we block them from seeing and reflecting God's glory. When we turn a new believer away from being on the BEST TEAM EVER – Team Jesus - because they don't measure up to the standards that WE put in place for God's people, we are telling them to find somewhere else to fit in. Like the child who can't find love at home turns to the acceptance of a gang, when we fail to embrace someone into God's Kingdom, we point them in the devil's direction. That's a hard truth. But it is truth, none-the-less. So Jesus admonishes the body of Christ to be HIS body…continuing on with the words written beginning in Mark 9:43… 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It's better to enter eternal life with only one hand than to go into the unquenchable fires of hell[a] with two hands.[b] 45 If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It's better to enter eternal life with only one foot than to be thrown into hell with two feet.[c] 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out. It's better to enter the Kingdom of God with only one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, 48 ‘where the maggots never die and the fire never goes out.'[d] This teaching is two-fold. First – to the body of Christ, Jesus teaches that we must welcome and not harm new believers, and we must protect the body from pride or malice toward others that can infiltrate our culture and cause others to stumble. Second – to the individual believer, we each must protect ourselves from the same infiltration of pride and malice that can cause us to act disobediently and take us out of the mainstream of the power of God. And though this is an illustration and God is not instructing us to physically maim ourselves, we must take this warning seriously and work relentlessly to cut out any individual heart problems that the world or the devil are trying to inflict on us. Simply put, we must destroy our wrong thinking before our wrong thinking destroys us. Mark 9:49 and 50 records… 49 “For everyone will be tested with fire.[e] 50 Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.” Even as Christians, we WILL be tested with fire again and again. And just when we think we've got it going on, chances are we will get knocked right down again. Just ask the disciples! But praise God, He will always be there to lift us back to our feet! Salt brings to mind goodness and purity – it was used in the establishment of covenants. But salt, in Jesus' day, could become flavorless if it was infiltrated by impurities. Jesus warns His disciples – don't lose your goodness – you must hold tightly to all that God has called you to – to love and peace and equality of all in the body. We are Team Jesus! Remember, anyone who is not against us is for us. Don't harm your teammates. It is better to be thrown into the depths of the sea with a millstone around your neck than to face the consequences of causing someone to stumble. And rid yourself of anything that threatens to infect you with that which is less than God's instruction and for God's glory. Today's teaching is so deep, and am sure speaks to each of us on at least one level. I know it does to me! But we must not be afraid of these words of truth. Jesus said them for a reason, God made sure they were recorded for a reason, and I can guarantee that there is a reason that God is bringing them to light for you and me today. Let's lean into Him, thanking Him for pruning us as He makes us stronger. Dear Most Holy God – we confess the times that we have hurt you by pitting ourselves against others or causing others to stumble. Father, we thank you for your grace. For picking us up, dusting us off, and helping us stand taller in your power. God, give us your guidance and wisdom and courage as we turn from our own desires for greatness and look to YOUR greatness. Help us always to turn our face to your glory and, in love, to help others do the same. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

As the Director of Academic Empowerment at Transformation Ministries, Karen West has had to develop rapport with students, parents, school administrators, teachers and more. Her God-given gifts of connecting with young people and a genuine love for people have made her a perfect fit! Find links to video format and show notes at transformation58.com/podcast

Today's guest on the show is Monica Macias. Monica is a Woman of God, a single mother of two incredible children and an entrepreneur. Her God-given purpose is to help motivate individuals to give their pain a voice. She has had her own share of trauma and adversity and uses that to fuel her into becoming the best version of herself while inspiring others to do the same. In December of 2020 she experienced a tragedy that left her clueless on who she was. She took charge of her life and began to shift her mindset and made the biggest transformation of her life. She focused on her health and wellness and has lost over 40 lbs. Monica then became a best-selling author and partnered with Stay Strong. Stay You. LLC, which is a community that encourages and inspires others to give their pain a voice and serves individuals striving to become better versions of themselves and find their true identity.In this episode we talk about.....Monica's life changing experience in 2020Why a strong self identity is important for mental healthWhat inspired Monica to take charge of her healthMonica's weight loss journeyThe origins and mission of Stay Strong. Stay You. LLCThe show up and love action Monica will take to uplift encourage and inspire othersTo learn more about Monica, visit the links below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macias142/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monica.macias.1426Clubhouse: @macias142Website:  https://linktr.ee/Mmacias142To learn more about Lorrine or order her Amazon Best Selling Book, visit the links below:Website: https://beacons.page/lorrinepattersonFollow the podcast on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/Please like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!

In this episode, we're continuing our series on boundaries with an incredibly wise conversation with Charaia Callabrass. She's a wife, mother, content creator, curator of hilarious Tik Tok videos on Instagram, and a truly gifted truth teller. Her God-given mission is to put words to the things we don't like to talk about and equip people to be courageous enough to stay soft. Charaia and Jess talk about boundaries, especially in regards to creating and consuming content on the Internet. You'll hear Charaia speak to: How she knows she's not staying soft How she stays on the Internet when it feels hard How boundaries are part of a “house” (it's a metaphor… listen in!) Letting God be the main character of your story The problem with labeling people as toxic And so much more wisdom We think this episode is deep, wise, and funny - we laugh a lot, we talk about a lot about boundaries and a little about petty internet things, but truly: we just talk about what it's like to be a woman on mission in an Internet-centered world. Also mentioned in this episode: Map to More, Go + Tell Gals' newest project, is a printed guide that will meet you right where you're at. It has questions, coaching strategies, Scripture, and action steps to help you define your path, clarify your calling, and make your next move. You were made for more. Learn more here. Don't miss our February giveaway! Leave a review OR share about the GATG podcast on Instagram (and tag us!) - then let us know here that you entered. We'll choose a winner of an item of choice from the GATG Shop as a thank you! Enter here.

This week's episode features Michelle Stratton, an attorney in Houston, TX whose practice focuses on complex civil, commercial, and white-collar criminal litigation and appeals.  Before entering private practice, Michelle served as law clerk to Associate Justice Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court of the United States and to Judge Edith Jones on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Michelle is married to Brandon, has 3 kids whom she homeschools part-time, and is a member at Christ Community Church in Houston.  In this episode, Michelle discusses:  – The path that led her to become a lawyer and how she images God through her work – Her God-given gifts and aptitudes that prepared her for the work God has given her as a lawyer – The value and importance of having wise mentors and people affirming gifts when choosing a career path  – Her experience working for the Supreme Court and how God used her time in DC to grow her and her husband's faith – How she views her work in litigation as an instrument of God's common grace towards mankind  – How she sees her role as wife, mom, and lawyer through a complementarian lens – The importance for all women to have community with one another, no matter if they are single, married, working full-time, part-time, or as a stay-at-home mom   Books Mentioned:  Perspectives on Your Child's Education: Four Views  View the transcript to this episode here.

Do your dreams feel bigger than you? Has God revealed something that wasn't what you expected? My guest this week is Jamie Kirschner, founder and creator of UncommonTEEN. Her God-shaped dream is something she never expected. Missions work was what she had planned for her future; but God had a different plan a little closer to home: serving teen girls as they navigate their faith and find their identity in Jesus. God took Jamie's experience of growing up without a support system, and He's using it so other teen girls don't have to navigate their journey alone.   In the episode we're talking about: Why God might call us into big dreams, Taking little steps versus leaps of faith, and One baby step you can (and must!) take right now. Loved this interview? Come on over to the Facebook group to share your thoughts on this episode.   MORE ABOUT JAMIE: Jamie Kirschner is the founder and creator of UncommonTEEN and the host of the UncommonTEEN Podcast serving Christian teen girls. Growing up in a small town in Missouri, Jamie longed to have someone guide her through the real-life issues that all teen girls have in life, only to find herself navigating the journey alone. At the age of 18, through the grace of God, she came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. After graduating high school, she began serving in camp ministry where she discovered her passion and purpose of serving teen girls. Jamie now resides outside of Nashville, TN, has been serving in youth ministry faithfully for over 20 years.   NEXT STEPS:   GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoteddreamers/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android

Tash is a native New Yorker and Celebrity Intuitive Life Coach. Her God-given gift allows her to see a person's past, present and possibilities of their future by simply hearing their voice, reading a text or taking one glance at them—whether in person or even in a picture. She has made a global impact in almost every sector. Her clients run the gamut from entertainment, sports, and business and include Towanda Braxton, Bryson Tiller, Mase, Tiki Barber, Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa, Dante Hall from the Kansas City Chiefs and 2019 Miss USA Cheslie Kryst. She also has international clients in South Africa, London, Dubai, Norway, Japan and Canada, and her influential clientele consists of numerous confidential A-list celebrities and Fortune 500 executives. Tash is a recurring guest on The QuickSilva Show with Dominique Da Diva, a syndicated show on 93.9 FM WKYS and Radio One, and the Neek During the Day show that airs on Hot 103.9/93.9 FM in Columbia, S.C. She has also been featured on Sirius XM's The Clay Cane Show, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Angela Yee's Lip Service, TVOne, The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green on 107.5 WBLS, Condé Nast, Brides.com, Shoutout LA, Entrepreneurs Herald and more. Live with JACQUELINE VALDEZ

This week, I share the incredible mom journey of my friend from undergrad at Stanford University- who in the midst of earning her doctorate in Education at Drexler University, inherited the raising of her teen cousin when her mother died suddenly almost 10 years ago. Her God daughter went on to graduate from high school, and this year, earns her Bachelor's degree (in a pandemic, no less)!Dr. Melinda Kelly Johnson is passionate and caring leader. She is the newly selected executive director for Compass Philly, a nonprofit which provides strategic guidance and pro bono consulting to local nonprofits.She is also the Founder and Board President of Johnson Manor of Faith and Education, a nonprofit organization that educates and edifies students through holistic, academic, and faith-based instruction.  Melinda served as director of operations at the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership at Drexel University for 11 years, and as program administrator at the university's Office of Research Administration for nearly four years before that. Early in her career she served as a mortgage consultant/financial representative at AIG.Melinda serves as board member of the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium, as well as Woodbury City Public Schools. She previously served as vice president of the Black Alumni Council of Drexel University.JMFE – Johnson Manor of Faith and EducationHost:Ekua Walker, NP in Child Development and CEOChief Encouragement Officer of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Joel and Esther Ishler

Teri Copley (Actress, Author and Model) talks with Cory about her book "Conversations Between a Girl and Her God"; her life's journey and her transformation from actress to woman of God.

The statistics show that a lot of kids leave the Christian faith when they become teens and young adults. Is there anything that adults can do to help change this pattern? In this episode, our guest Lee Ann Mancini shares with us about her passion for helping parents develop a solid faith foundation in our children. She believes that, when parents begin instilling faith at a young age, that this will help reverse the trend of kids walking away at older ages.   Lee Ann shares tips and ideas for parents who want to do this, as well as ways for churches to be more proactive in this area as well. We also discuss the power that mothers have in this process and  how they can still be a strong role model for their kids even if they do not have a believing spouse. Developing a Solid Faith Foundation in our Children: LeeAnn’s life and leadership [3:00] Helping kids have a solid faith foundation [6:40] The church’s responsibility in developing a faith foundation for kids [16:00] How parents can approach their church if they feel more should be done [20:00] What moms can do if their spouse isn’t a believer or isn’t leading the family in faith [24:00] Leaders are Learners [26:30]   Key Quotes from the episode:   “Children are getting set to the side with little Biblical doctrine being taught to them.” “Moms are powerful. I don’t think we get enough credit for what we do as moms.” “Don’t wait; start now.” “If you force a child to do something, then that’s not building a heart foundation in Christ.”   Resources & Links:   Episode 119: How to Thrive While Leading and Parenting Teens with Connie Albers Episode 96: Deconstruction, Apologetics, and Discipleship with Alisa Childers Episode 59: The Importance of Apologetics in Leadership & Dealing with Doubt with Hillary Morgan Ferrer Renew a Nation Teach Sunday School Legacy Coalition The Forgotten Way Novel Effect App   Connect with LeeAnn Mancini: Website SeaKids TV   Lee Ann is the host of Raising Christian Kids podcast, which can be found on all major platforms including CounterCultureMom.com, Pray.com, and Edifi.app. Raising Christian Kids is a five to ten-minute podcast that equips and empowers mothers, grandparents, teachers, and all who are raising the next generation, to have a strong foundation in Jesus.    Lee Ann is an award-winning Christian children’s author and Executive Producer of the new animation series Sea Kids, which can be seen on Trinity Broadcasting Network, Pure Flix, Right Now Media, and SeaKidsTv.com.   Her God-given mission and desire are to serve all who are raising the next generation of Christians by preparing the soil to be rich from the womb to age three in which to plant the seeds that grow deep roots from ages four to ten.   Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode135.

Lisa Vanderveen has a burden to bring transformation to women with past abortions or sexual heartbreak. Her God-shaped dream is the result of her own healing over the last few years, releasing 30-year-old hurts and embracing her calling as a practitioner of the healing modality that blessed her so much. Lisa is in the early stages of working on life coach certification to help her clients complete their own transformation by embracing their God-given calling. Still in the early stages of dreaming, Lisa shares how the journey to her big dream came as a result of the difficulties in her own life. This will remind you that our God is the redeemer of our hurts and our past. You'll learn what it looks like to know what your dream is but not have all the details in place and how you can still have peace in your heart while you wait. You'll witness our God as the foundation for our confidence. And you'll understand why it's so important to do the work to create a vision statement and/or vision board for your dream If you're in the early stages of pursuing a God-shaped dream but feel intimidated by what you don't know, I pray that seeing the pieces come together in Lisa's story is an inspiration to you to abide with the Father and wait on His direction and leading for your next steps.   Looking for the show notes? You'll find them right here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/170 NEXT STEP: GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: Join the Devoted Dreamers Podcast Facebook Group for passionate Christian women with a dream. It's a place to gather with other like-minded Christian women who are taking next steps toward their God-shaped dreams. Because none of us were meant to do this alone!   BECOME A DEVOTED DREAMERS PATRON: Listener support makes this show possible! Click here to learn more about how you can get involved!    LEAVE A REVIEW: On Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android

As a small child, Lauren Stengele fell in love with the Spanish language that gracefully flowed from her great-grandmother's lips. Her God-shaped dream grew over the years into a desire to homeschool her children in two languages. But as a non-native Spanish speaker, it was harder than she imagined. After looking but not finding the resources she needed, she decided to create them herself and offer them to other families. That's how Bilingual Together was born. When you're just starting out on your dream, the little-but-intimidating details threaten to derail you at every intersection. Lauren's passion for this dream is evidenced by her perseverance and creativity in building something that would fit her family's homeschooling rituals and would serve this need for other families. But as she took the first step in building her business, it was a conversation with her marketing-minded husband that halted everything for a season.  In this episode, you'll learn about the brick wall that went up between Lauren and Joe after that discussion, the year the ensued when her dream was frozen in time, and what it took for them to move forward. We haven't talked much about marriage or our spouse's involvement in our dreams on the show, so I'm excited for you to hear how this couple worked through their challenges and came out on the other side. Lauren shares the best decision she made to get past this barrier and why she'd recommend the same to you. Be sure to listen for: how she tackles questions a lot of us have about motherhood and dreaming and whether the two can happen simultaneously, how she still struggles today with wanting to show up better on social media, and her vow to not just accept but surrender to the plans God has for her life. You'll find the show notes, all the ways to connect with Lauren, and the details about her giveaway here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/144 NEXT STEPS: If you're new to the Devoted Dreamers Podcast or just trying to figure out what's next after you've heard this one, check out my 30 Days of Prayer series or one of these recent episodes: Episode 143 – 7 Reasons You Need a Social Media Detox – solo episode released 3/4/2020 Episode 142 – What to Do When You Fear the Unknown with Rachel Awtrey – released 2/19/2020 GET INVOLVED IN THE SHOW Listener support makes this show possible! Click here to learn more about how you can become a patron.    GET CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY: Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android Some links to products listed here are affiliate links. When you click those and make a purchase, I earn a commission that supports this podcast. Thanks for your support!

Prepare for a delicious treat this episode as you get the chance to hear from Auntie Anne herself, Anne Beiler, the founder of the famed pretzel shop! Her God-story is full of hard lessons learned, faith-pushing circumstances, and a heavy reliance on her favorite scripture – Psalms 32:8 – so grab your favorite dippin' sauce … Continue reading "Fresh Baked Salvation"

Prepare for a delicious treat this episode as you get the chance to hear from Auntie Anne herself, Anne Beiler, the founder of the famed pretzel shop! Her God-story is full of hard lessons learned, faith-pushing circumstances, and a heavy reliance on her favorite scripture – Psalms 32:8 – so grab your favorite dippin' sauce … Continue reading Fresh Baked Salvation The post Fresh Baked Salvation appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

This Episode of SarahTalk is brought to you commercial free by your friendly neighborhood Patrons at Patreon.com/SarahTalk.  Please consider joining them for $1 an episode and help support the ongoing production of SarahTalk! This Week on SarahTalk... Director of the Central Florida Freethought Community Joseph Richardson is back on the show with an update on Winter Garden, Florida's discriminatory invocation practices. Reminder: You can sign the petition whether you live in Winter Garden or not. The CFFC will be in Polk County on May 7th to present a secular invocation before the Polk Board of Commissioners. Then, May 9th, they will be presenting the petition to the Winter Garden Commissioners - unless they announce a policy change, which is possible, in which case they will publicly express their thanks. In the News... Arkansas Woman Shot Her Husband Over Pornography: "A Personal Affront to Her and to Her God." Teens Rescued Off Florida Coast by Boat Named "AMEN" Pastor James David Manning's Private Religious School Under Fire As Former Students Speak Out on Abuse Pat Robertson Angers Other Christians Like Ken Ham Over His Statements About Young Earth Creationism Florida Man

In this episode, I interview Kelly Patterson. Kelly is a Human trafficking survivor, pastor and author from Rapid City, South Dakota and was a child when traffickers targeted her in her South Dakota hometown. She became the victim of "a grooming process" that trapped her in a life of sexual exploitation until she was almost 22. Kelly is one of the estimated 1 percent of trafficking victims who escaped and survived. In our conversation, shares how she became a victim, the horror of being a trafficking victim and how by God’s grace she was able to escape from her circumstances. She also shares how God supernaturally intervened to help her heal and to move forward in her life to be the wife, mother, Pastor, author, speaker and Human trafficking advocate she is today. Her God glorifying story will rock your world!

You are my source of faith and strength You are my anchor. My faith in you gives me all the strength I need to face any situation. If great souls like Jesus Christ, Prophet Mohammed, Buddha, Mahavira, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, APJ Abdul Kalam, Albert Einstein, Rabindranath Tagore… had faith in faith, then there must be some substance in faith. After all, it is an illustrious list of greatest of thinkers. The United States of America, arguably one of the most scientifically advanced nations, has this inscription on its coins: 'In God we Trust'. Faith is not anti-science; it is just beyond the comprehension of science. Faith is like electricity - you can't see it, but you can see light. Faith may be beyond our comprehension, but the results of faith are there for all of us to see. Faith is not subject to verification. And if you want to verify, then it is not faith. Faith is beyond human judgement. Faith is the ability to trust what you are not able to see. If faith is in believing what you cannot see, then the reward of faith will be that you will one day see what you always believed in. 'Faith' is even above God. After all, only for those who have faith, there is a God. Faith is above everything. In reality, it is not your God, who is making your faith work. In fact, it is your faith that is making your God work. His God is weak because his faith is weak. Her God is powerful because her faith is powerful. In fact, the power of the object of your faith is derived from the power of your faith in the object. Faith is the basis of your relationship with the force above… the force beyond… the force within. It doesn't matter by what name you refer to your object of faith! What's important is that you do have an object of faith to direct your faith. Though it is not the 'object of faith', but it is 'faith' that creates miracles, you still need an object of faith to direct your faith. It was 'Abba' to Jesus; it was 'Jesus' to Mother Teresa; it was 'Krishna' to Draupadi; it was 'Allah' to Prophet; it was 'Ram' to Hanuman, and it is 'Hanuman' to many of his devotees. Yet, all of them have experienced the miraculous power of faith in their lives. Faith transforms an ordinary vibration of thought created by the finite mind of man into a spiritual equivalent. Faith is the only gate through which the cosmic force of Infinite Intelligence can be harnessed and used by man. Like ideas which are more powerful than the mind that gave birth to them - for ideas have the power to live on much after the mind that created them has turned to dust - faith too is more potent than the 'object' on which the faith is directed. With faith in faith, infinitheists too open the doors of miracles in their life by praying, “You are my source of faith and strength…” to their Source. So the fourth line in the infiniprayer - You are my source of faith and strength. Watch video at  https://youtu.be/pReN0wZ9AzU www.infinitheism.com   

You may think you've heard it all when it comes to Mary. Think again. I'm betting that my buddy Curtis Mitch is going to lay some new thoughts on you about Our Lady as we continue to celebrate May, the month of Mary, on this episode of the Art of Catholic. Curtis, as many of you know, has been writing the commentary on the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible for about 20 years. I've never met anyone with his depth and breadth of scriptural knowledge. He's the perfect guy to turn to when it comes to going next level about Mary. The truth is, the Virgin Mary is a mystery we've yet to fully unpack. Her God-given power and vital role go so far beyond what we can imagine. But we're going to start to change that. In this special episode of the Art of Catholic, Curtis and I will dive into several different texts to discuss: Why "Queen of Heaven" is totally a scriptural title (and not a medieval invention) How the Annunciation in Luke 1 identifies the Queenship of Mary The multiple levels of meaning of the woman "clothed with the sun" in Revelation 12 Why the 10th son (not the 1st) of David came to the throne and how his mother is connected to Mary Why Bathsheba was given a throne and how it points to the royal role of Mary How the crucifixion of Christ actually points to Mary's Queenship Really understanding how the Queenship of Mary changes everything. Your mother is literally the Queen of Heaven and Earth! And it's right out of the Bible itself. God bless and enjoy this great episode! Matthew P.S. I'm heading back to Italy! Join me in March 2019 for an amazing pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Orvieto, LaVerna, and much, much more! Check it out here!           Grab your FREE copy of my quick guide to deeper prayer 8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Prayer Life!  It's an easy, step-by-step summary of the spiritual giants of the Church designed to help you rocket to God!     Other episodes you might enjoy: 06: Bible Basics With John Bergsma 043: (More) New Testament Basics with John Bergsma 054: Understanding Extreme Violence in the Bible with Curtis Mitch  

On this episode, Miss Mykie opens up about dealing with alcoholism, going to rehab and how important it was for her to be authentic in sharing her experience with her peers. About Miss Mykie: Miss Mykie, the multi-talented host, actress, music artist, business woman and philanthropist is known as one of the most brilliant on-air personalities of her generation. She was raised in Missouri City, TX and like most superstars Mykel’s magnetic energy demanded the spotlight at a young age. As a student at the prominent Howard University, Mykel sharpened her skills and earned a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts with a concentration in acting. Her God given talents have allowed her to experience levels in the industry that most upcoming talents aspire to achieve. Musically, she has worked side by side with award winning artists and world renown producers. Her television career at BET paved the way for her to interview and rub shoulders with some of the most influential celebrities of our time such as: Terrence Howard, Harrison Ford, Kerry Washington, Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj, Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake and many more. Miss Mykie is currently in the midst of re-launching her career through various projects involving music, TV & Film, an autobiography, and a nationwide entertainment tour. Even with a demanding schedule, Miss Mykie makes it her mission to give back to the community through her philanthropic endeavors. For more information, please visit: www.missmykieworld.com Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @MissMykie

Host Freddie Campbell will introduce us to Evangelist Bridget Blucher who effectively used the Ska and Reggae rhythms to color her vocal presentation at a recent concert.Evan. Bridget Blucher is blessed, gifted, and anointed by God to Minister through music, and she use this gift to glorify Him. A native of St. Vincent & Grenadines. Evan.Blucher now resides in Florida with her family. She is daughter of the late Bishop ( Pointer) Decosta Blucher and his wife the late Rev. Frances Blucher. Evan. Blucher always had a passion for singing and at a tender age was in involved in the Church Youth choir, and Community choirs spreading the gospel through songs in her native land. Today in a very unique way. Evan. Bridget Blucher brings the message in sermon through the word and songs with praise and worship filled with a rhythmic Caribbean essence. Evan. Blucher makes it safe, to laugh, dance, and worship while, at the same time, sending the clarion message of Jesus and His love in song. Her God-given talent has plummeted her to the top of the charts in the Caribbean and globally.

NaChera “Cherry” Brown is an accomplished and creative makeup artist with over 15 years experience in all aspects of media makeup: fashion, video and print. She started at the age of 16, assisting her mother and aunt in various jobs. From there she knew that this was her calling in life.Although she attained a bachelor’s in Finance from Florida Southern College, providing beauty has always been her first love. Her training and education, along with her affable personality provides her clients with a dependable, detail-oriented, and multi-faceted professional who is able to achieve various looks that are requested.Her God given talents landed her a makeup instructor position with the world renowned Bronner Brothers Co. Because of her impact on the Beauty Industry, she was named the 2017 recipient of the Bronner Brother’s Trail Blazer Award. She has had the opportunity to practice her talents on a number of celebrities and professionals alike. Cherry’s diverse background and experience creates a unique style accredited only to her and her artistic talent. She has the innate ability to bring out the natural beauty of her subject, no matter the gender, ethnicity or character portrayal. Whether her responsibilities take her on location to a motion picture set, television studio, video session or to a photographic makeup shoot, Cherry displays her mastery for creating the right look. Cherry is the founder of Atlanta’s #1 Makeup School, The Ahmni Makeup Academy, which specializes in Beauty, Theatrical, and Special Effects Makeup Certifications. For additional info on her services, products, and upcoming classes: www.mumbycherry.com www.tama-edu.com

Keli has been described as an incredible talent, a soulful singer, a gifted songwriter with a musician’s ear, has been blessed and privileged to work, collaborate, and share with the music industry’s most renowned producers and songwriters of our time. Her God-given gifts have taken her into every style and genre of music. Gospel, R&B, Soul, Country, and Rock patrons, have all been motivated tremendously, and were awed at her musical perceptivity to the professional soundstage. She’s grown into her destiny with the perfect blend of vocals and penmanship. She has written and co-written songs that have placed #1 on the Billboard charts on a global platform. Her highly developed sense of “knowing what a listener wants to hear”, has brought on 3 Grammy nominations and a secured win for Best Contemporary Album. Surprisingly, the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 were met with family tragedy. Maggie Price and Barbara Pierce, both Keli’s grandmothers, passed within 30 days of each other from Stomach Cancer. Since then, Keli has devoted herself to not only educating others about the awareness, but also promoting change and purpose through the “Let’s B.E. Aware” campaign, which started early 2010 as well as her God-given gifts of song and writing. For more info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com https://twitter.com/IndieRevue https://www.instagram.com/indie.review https://www.facebook.com/indie.review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indie-review/support

Keli has been described as an incredible talent, a soulful singer, a gifted songwriter with a musician's ear, has been blessed and privileged to work, collaborate, and share with the music industry's most renowned producers and songwriters of our time. Her God-given gifts have taken her into every style and genre of music. Gospel, R&B, Soul, Country, and Rock patrons, have all been motivated tremendously, and were awed at her musical perceptivity to the professional soundstage. She's grown into her destiny with the perfect blend of vocals and penmanship. She has written and co-written songs that have placed #1 on the Billboard charts on a global platform. Her highly developed sense of “knowing what a listener wants to hear”, has brought on 3 Grammy nominations and a secured win for Best Contemporary Album. Surprisingly, the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 were met with family tragedy. Maggie Price and Barbara Pierce, both Keli's grandmothers, passed within 30 days of each other from Stomach Cancer. Since then, Keli has devoted herself to not only educating others about the awareness, but also promoting change and purpose through the “Let's B.E. Aware” campaign, which started early 2010 as well as her God-given gifts of song and writing.