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Special Patreon Release: Janelle Rupp Conversations with your Teen About Sex Puberty and Identity   *DISCLAIMER* This episode contains adult themes and is not intended for little ears.   "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." Proverbs 13:20 (NIV)   *Transcript Below*   Questions We Discuss: Perhaps one of the most asked questions by Christian singles is, "How far is too far?" How do you respond to that question? Knowing the importance of educating ourselves as adults, what is the most popular sexual behavior among teens? What are some wise and age-appropriate guidelines recommend for teaching our kids about sex and sexuality?   Janelle Rupp is a Christ-follower, wife & mom of three (in that order).  Upon graduating from Cedarville University with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and a Minor in Biblical Studies, she worked nine years as a Pediatric ICU nurse before transitioning into nine years of nursing education for the Empower Life Center of Peoria, Illinois. There she specialized in Sexual Health with an emphasis on Sexual-Risk Avoidance. After moving to the Atlanta, Georgia area, Janelle developed a Biblically-based, Christian & Home school curriculum entitled “Remember Whose You Are: Rooting Human Sexuality in Gospel Identity." Using an expositional study of Genesis 1-3 alongside evidence-based scientific research, the four-unit program builds on itself to establish how gospel identity determines holy & healthy & holy sexuality. With a passion for both science & Scripture, Janelle is currently teaching the curriculum at North Cobb Christian School while watching the Lord grow the program at schools nation-wide.  She can be reached at jrupp.rememberwhoseyouare@gmail.com.   Recommended website for Parents: axis.org   Thank you to our sponsor: Daisy Kings Use code SAVVY to Save!   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”   Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”   Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”   Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”   John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcript*   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:09 - 1:31) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here. Today's message is not intended for little ears.   We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message.   Thank you to Daisy King's, a skincare brand that meets simplicity. Their tallow-based products are made with wholesome, God-given ingredients to deeply nourish, restore, and protect your skin.   There are no toxins, no fillers, just pure, effective skincare. Visit DaisyKings.com to nourish, restore, and glow.   Janelle Rupp is my guest today, and she packed so much knowledge and inspiration into this time by educating us on a healthy view of sex, sharing God's holy and awe-inspiring design of our bodies, and ways that all of this points to Him.   She also is going to include meaningful conversations to have with our children throughout the years that they're in our home. Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Janelle.   Janelle Rupp: (1:32 - 1:35) Thanks so much, Laura. I'm so glad to be with you today.   Laura Dugger: (1:35 - 1:42) Will you just get us started by telling us a little bit about your faith journey and where it's brought you to today?   Janelle Rupp: (1:43 - 4:51) Sure. I was raised in a Christian home. I remember from a young age actually being struck with the realization that God loved me so much that He sent His own son for me.   But it really was probably more in my teenage years that I realized the depth of my sin, that it was great, and that Jesus was that bridge between who God was and who I was. Also, early on in my life, I knew I wanted to be a nurse, which is actually kind of interesting because there was no one in my family who was a nurse or in healthcare. But I had watched my mom care well for others in her family who had a myriad of mental and physical health problems.   So, I do think that the compassion that God put in my heart at a young age did find its place in a healthcare setting just over time and experiences I watched her. I really felt like my dream job would be to work in preventative healthcare, specifically with teenagers. And I had a heart for girls in really tough situations like teenage pregnancy.   It's a very marginalized group of humanity. And so, after college, I ended up in the pediatric intensive care unit at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis for about seven years. And during that time, I met my husband.   We got married. We had our first child. And then while pregnant with our second, we decided to move closer to my extended family back in Illinois.   And a few years after I had our second child, I actually ended up landing that dream job that I felt like the Lord had laid on my heart way back in college. And so, I started the Empower Life Center in Peoria, Illinois in 2008. And I worked there for nearly 10 years as a nurse educator, teaching parenting and newborn classes.   But my primary role was a sexual risk avoidance educator, specializing in sexually transmitted disease and infections. And I would teach in public schools and private schools and charter schools. It's a junior high and high school level and also a guest lecturer at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.   And I always tell people that no one grows up and hopes to be a sex teacher one day. I did not envision that God would put me in that area of education, but he did. And so, after 10 years of doing that, when our family then transitioned down to Atlanta, Georgia for a job transfer for my husband, we had chosen to put our kids, now three kids at that point, in Christian education.   And within months, the middle school principal had heard about my background and approached me to create a curriculum for their fifth through eighth graders that was centered on a biblical view of sex and sexuality. So, I spent a series of months developing that curriculum. I then decided to go ahead and accept a teaching job to teach that curriculum.   And it's entitled Remember Whose You Are. And it's designed as a four unit developmentally appropriate program for Christian schools or homeschool environments. And currently we're in the beginning stages of equipping and training other schools to implement it at their school as well.   Laura Dugger: (4:52 - 5:17) Wow, that is so interesting to hear how you got interested in teaching others this healthy view of God and sex. And at the foundation of your teaching, you begin with a theology of God. So, I'd love to zero in on just one of your points that God is a relational God.   Will you elaborate on that and share how it ties into this topic we're discussing today?   Janelle Rupp: (5:18 - 7:13) For sure. One of my goals in teaching this is just to help my students see God for who he is, fall in love with who he is. And God being relational is one of the places where I always notice that beginning to take shape.   I find evidence for that in Genesis 1:26, where it says, “and God said, let us make man in our image after our likeness.” The definition of the word relational means a desire to pursue relationship or connection with another. And before we think of God pursuing relationship with us, it's actually really critical to look at that verse and note that God is already relational within himself. So, we see evidence in that verse that he's referring to himself in a plural sense.   And when we take that alongside other areas of Scripture as well, we see God existing as Trinity, Father, Son and Spirit, three in one, indicating that God does not need humanity for relationship. He only desires humanity for relationship. And one day, actually, when I was teaching that to a group of fifth grade boys last year, I said, God does not need you, but he wants you.   One of the fifth grade boys, in all complete sincerity, said, “Aww.” And it was one of the sweetest things I had ever heard because it was this very honest verbal expression of what it felt like to know that we are wanted by the God of the universe. I tell my students, “You know, someone only wants relationship with you when they love you.”   And so, while 1 John 4:8 tells us, “that God is love.” It's pretty amazing that way back in the first chapter of Genesis, as we find God creating man and creating woman, He's still incredibly loving that He even desired to create it in the first place. So, I think God being relational is such an important aspect to the who and the why of who He is.   Laura Dugger: (7:14 - 7:28) Absolutely. And I really envision this chat being a time when parents can listen alongside their teen or their tween or whenever it's age appropriate. So, will you just give us a glimpse of what you do teach in schools?   Janelle Rupp: (7:29 - 13:04) I would be happy too. The very first unit is just the who and the why of God. We focus on 10 characteristics of God, and then we transition to the who and the why of humanity.   What do all humans have in common? And we highlight eight characteristics that we all share in common. And then unit two, it's centered on the who and the why of me.   And specifically looking at Genesis 1:27, identity means that we're made in the image of God and that we are made male and female. So, Genesis 1:27 says, “So God made man in his own image, in the image of God, he made them male and female, he created them.” So, here we really want to introduce what does it mean to be made in the image of God as a social being, emotional being, a spiritual being, an intellectual being?   But also, what does it mean to be made with this physical body, male or female? And so, we introduced the reproductive system with an emphasis on puberty and human growth and development. And within that introduction, in that unit, I do something that's historically not been done in Christian settings, which is that I am teaching both the male and the female reproductive system to both genders.   And this next sentence may sound a little odd to some of your listeners. I know my students sometimes giggle when I say it, but I see the glory of God when I study the anatomy of both the male and the female reproductive systems and the intricacies of the design in order to see how they both work perfectly together. To me, it's awe-inspiring.   And so, I believe females have every right to see and begin to grasp the design of a male reproductive system. We use really basic anatomical diagrams for that. And then males equally have every right to see and begin to understand the basics of the female reproductive system using a diagram.   And my approach to that is clinical and scientific. It's definitely from an anatomy perspective. But I also make sure to take the time to point out some of, again, the beauty of the design.   For example, females, when they are born, are born with all the eggs that they will ever, ever have in their ovaries. And this design is super perfect because it means that you and I are not going to be 70 years old and find out that we're unexpectedly pregnant. Eventually, those eggs will run out about in our mid-40s.   And I always thank God for that design. It is a good design. Another one is just the female cervix.   The female cervix doesn't reach full maturity and protection until our early to mid-20s, where it then provides this wonderful protective barrier between the external and internal anatomy of the female reproductive system. When you explain things like that, I literally watch the kids have what I call light bulb moments, where they begin to see the why behind the design. And it's so important.   They've never taken the time to look at that and to hear it. In fact, I often call the reproductive system the forgotten body system. Christian kids in particular, they will get through a whole unit on the body having never talked about the reproductive system.   And if they are, then usually they're taught just about their own gender and they're missing that overarching beauty of what God designed. So, I think it's really important to highlight that reproductive system and for both genders. But in Unit 3, we move from the foundation of just gospel identity as made in His image and male and female into then specifically human sexuality.   And we use mostly Genesis 2 as we look through this about how God designed marriage and God designed sex, which is super clear in Genesis 2:24 and says, “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and take hold of his wife and they will become one flesh.” And so, God's design for marriage and sex is clear that it's between a man and a woman. And also that that man and woman should follow the order of this verse.   First, that they leave and leaving might be dating. It might be courting. It might be pursuing a relationship.   However, we set those boundaries for our kids. And then second, that they would take hold and experience the intimacy and blessing of marriage, referencing that connection that God put Adam and Eve in through marriage. And third and last in that order, but that they become one flesh, which is referencing sex.   And so, after explaining that very good design, we transition into Genesis 3. And honestly, I love how Moses starts off the chapter here, Genesis 3, by saying, “Now the serpent.” And I always tell the kids that I hear that music in my head of dun, dun, dun. Like you just know that everything is going to change.   This good design is going to change and it's not changing for the better. And so, we start then looking at all the distortions that sin has caused within the overall topic of sex. And that means not just looking at premarital sex, but also adultery, pornography, sexting, gender identity, sexual identity.   And honestly, that list just keeps on growing every year that I teach. And so, then unit four, that last unit, is what I call the now what unit. In light of taking everything that we know now about gospel identity and human sexuality, I really encourage the kids to start really thinking about how they practically should be living in relationships with someone that they're attracted to and that they want to pursue.   And we use the entire Bible to help us answer that question. We actually end that unit with the question and answer panel discussion, using questions that the students have come up with through the course of that week. And it's always a sweet time of conversation focused on, again, gospel identity and human sexuality.   Laura Dugger: (13:06 - 13:19) Oh my goodness, that is so amazing and comprehensive. If parents are listening and they're wondering just about that diagram, what age do you recommend showing something like that? How would you respond to that question?   Janelle Rupp: (13:20 - 14:08) That's an excellent question. So, we're doing that in sixth grade. You know, it always depends on what your child's exposure and experience is, what their environment is, and their curiosity.   I think each child is so different. But in general, sixth grade would be age 11, 12, I think that's 10 to 12 for sure. But even you could probably push it as you're talking about puberty, which is where we interject it, just because it gives reference to what is a period for a girl?   Or what are the changes as a male that I'm having inside my body right now? Where's that coming from? So, I think starting as young as eight or nine to 10.   No later really than 12, I think would be really, really important.   Laura Dugger: (14:09 - 14:16) Thank you. That is helpful. I'm assuming that you're everybody's favorite teacher and that this is their favorite course to take.   Janelle Rupp: (14:17 - 14:48) We have a lot of fun. And I love when the kids buy into it. You know, sometimes I'll find that kids come in and they're a little hesitant to talk about this or they feel awkward by it.   But I think, you know, coming at it from both a clinical perspective, but also a biblical perspective, doing my best to keep them at ease and have fun as we have these conversations. Eventually, they loosen up over time. And it ends up being a really sweet time to talk about stuff that really, really matters in life.   Laura Dugger: (14:48 - 15:05) It does. And you're sharing so much truth. And it is the truth that sets us free.   And I can see where that would overcome so much confusion. So, let's even get really practical. When you're teaching these young people about sex, how do you define it?   Janelle Rupp: (15:06 - 19:12) This is such a great question. No one's ever actually asked me this. And I think it's so, so important.   The CDC definition of sex, it is very complete in its definition. It does a really good job covering what I believe are really important distinctives within that definition. And so, that definition is, quote, “Sex is defined as any part of your body and or specifically your reproductive area coming into contact with another person's body and or specifically their reproductive area.”   And one of the key points that I want to point out from this definition includes this phrase, reproductive area. I find my students have no reference for that, and even adults often don't. But simply put, the reproductive area is anything on the outside of the body that covers the reproductive system organs on the inside of the body.   So, this area actually extends from the belly button down to the genitals. A lot of times we only reference those genitals, but it actually extends belly button down to the genitals. And so, again, people are often surprised by that.   But at the same time, you know, whether it's called the reproductive area or maybe a private area, people do commonly recognize the importance of keeping that area safe and private. I often stick with that phrase, reproductive area, to reference the importance of trust when it comes to keeping things safe and private as a jumping off point to just help the kids see that a person is trustworthy if they keep you safe and if they keep things private. And again, such an important thing that we need to teach our children is that if someone pushes past what feels safe for us or pushes past areas on our body that are private, our children need to know, and we need to know those are not trustworthy people.   And furthermore, we should then give our children permission to tell someone that they do trust, hopefully us, but somebody that they do trust, somebody that keeps things safe and private about any person whose words or actions don't prove trustworthy. And as a side note, giving kids appropriate anatomical names is so important for this as well. But if you aren't using those terms and they don't understand it, we're speaking a language that they can't understand and maybe aren't able to convey.   And so, I think additionally, as children get older and you continue to reference that reproductive area as an area you keep private, I think it's super important to keep going back to theology and to Scripture. And in Genesis 1 and 2, we don't see anything having to be kept private because there was nothing that needed to be private. And in fact, the end of Genesis 2 says in verse 25, “And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” My students giggle when we get to that verse because that sounds so foreign to them.   But reminding them that again, God's design was so good that there was nothing to be held back. They were fully intimately known by God and fully intimately known by each other and also without sin. But then when sin enters in Genesis 3, as Eve is tempted and enticed by the serpent, Adam is tempted, and enticed by Eve.   We see in that instant that sin changes every single thing because it causes Adam and Eve to then feel ashamed before God. They want to hide from God. It causes them to feel ashamed between each other.   They want to blame each other and it causes them to lose their sense of identity and purpose. And this is what happens to us, too, when sex and sin become entwined. It causes shame.   It causes us to hide. It makes us want to blame others. It causes us to question our identity and question our purpose.   But even though sexual sin changes the heart of man, it does not change the heart of God. And so, if our heart's desire is to love God in return for the love He's shown us, then our heart's desire should be to orient our lives around His design for our lives. And I would say even especially orienting our lives around His design for marriage and sex.   Laura Dugger: (19:13 - 19:23) Perhaps one of the most asked questions by Christian Singles is, How far is too far? So, how do you respond to that question?   Janelle Rupp: (19:24 - 25:50) Yes, I mean, this is the question that inevitably somebody's going to ask in my classes every single year. And no doubt, I mean, I think everyone has asked that question at some point or another in their lives. I certainly did.   And I was told that that was the wrong question. And I want to explain why first and then tell you how I answer it. But the reason was because when we look at Scripture in terms of holiness, which is having our heart completely for God versus idolatry, which means having our heart turned to something else, we see over and over and over in Scripture that we can't serve two masters.   We can't serve both holiness and idolatry. Matthew 6:24 is a great example. It's talking about the idolatry of money.   But it does say that whenever our heart is going after two things, we will either end up being devoted to the one and hate the other or devoted to the other and thus hate the one. And so, in other words, as we apply it to this question, we actually can't just straddle the line of both holiness and idolatry. And a lot of times that's where this heart of motivation of how far is too far is like, what line is the line that I can get to and still be holy?   But we really can't try to find and live on that line, because healthy and holy sexuality and sexual immorality doesn't exist. It is one or it is the other. And so, that's an important truth of Scripture.   I'm always in complete agreement with everything that I just said. But I also recognize that the Bible is really, really clear on how to give us direction in terms of setting boundaries and learning how to escape and endure temptation rather than to be enticed by it. And so, I teach my students a method to answer this question using an acronym called GRAY, G-R-A-Y, just to help them think biblically and critically about this question.   And actually it can be applied to any what I call the gray areas of life where Scripture may not specifically be very black and white about what we can and can't do. For example, another easy gray area topic within this same kind of umbrella idea would be dating. We aren't specifically told if we're to encourage our kids towards dating or courting or maybe arrange marriages.   Right. And yet I believe that there's four specific steps that we can use to determine the heart of God for our lives when it comes to gray areas of life. And so, the G in gray stands for go to God and it refers to prayer.   James 1:5 encourages believers to ask God for wisdom. It says, “He will give it generously to anyone who asks.” And I think praying for wisdom is such a foundational place to start on any topic, but specifically this one.   And then the R in the acronym stands for read the word. I always encourage my students and I would encourage parents as well, actively study the word of God, finding verses that give direction for decision making on this question. How far is too far?   One that I think jumped out at me is First Corinthians 10:23. As it's again, speaking of idolatry of the heart and it says, “all things are lawful, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful. I can do all things, but not all things are building up. And so, let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.”   So, when you apply that verse to this question of how far is too far, you begin to see that the question isn't so much is kissing OK, is anything done with our clothes on OK? But the question is more what behavior is helpful for me as I try to honor Christ with my body? What behavior builds up my desire to honor Christ with my life and or what behavior seeks to honor the person that I'm with?   And so, again, I think reading scripture can help us be able to know how to reframe that question and create boundaries. And then the A in gray stands for ask for advice. And here I encourage teens to seek out someone who is doing relationships well.   In other words, is there a couple that they admire, someone older than them that they admire, maybe a friend or sibling or a friend of a sibling, a teacher, a parent, a youth group leader? I found in my own life that God often gives wisdom through people like that. And actually, in the last 10 years, as I've been teaching this type of material, I found that asking couples that I respect this very same question.   How did you answer? How far is too far? It brings some of the best responses and encouragement that then I can share with my students to help them learn and grow.   So, I think asking for advice is a vital part of this. And then lastly, the Y stands for yield. It is the last step.   And yet it's such an important part of answering this question. Yield just simply means to wait. And you and I both know this generation does not like to wait.   Instinct gratification is their thing. And yet teaching them that there's so much value in yielding when we don't have clear answers to critical questions like this. So, I actually love to literally walk this out in front of the classroom.   I will demonstrate how, when I yield, I hold back on decisions such as how far is too far. I am always allowing myself room to continue to walk forward as I feel more certainty over the answer or I feel more led with the wisdom that God is continuing to give. However, if I walk forward without clarity, if I'm pushing boundaries that are perhaps lawful, I can.   But they're not to my benefit, not to my partner's benefit. Then it's very realistic that I am going to push farther than I am able to handle. It's going to bring harm to the relationship that I am in.   And I can't ever go back. The truth is that the line between being enticed by sin versus escaping and enduring the temptation to turn from sin. It's a thin line.   And so, helping teenagers with these four steps, I think just think more critically about where to set those boundaries is important. And then I do usually go on to encourage students to be really specific in writing out those boundaries. I'm a big fan that writing is remembering.   It stores in our long-term memory. And then to even share those boundaries in order to have accountability with them.   Laura Dugger: (25:51 - 27:47) And now a brief message from our sponsor. I would like to specifically address the ladies. Because let's talk skin care.   As moms, as women, we spend so much time caring for everyone else. But what about us? If you're tired of dull or dry skin and products filled with chemicals and fillers, it is time for something better.   God designed our skin to thrive with real nourishing ingredients. 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But I think this is really helpful having you share statistics.   So, what are some statistics you think we need to be aware of to educate us on sexuality and youth in America right now?   Janelle Rupp: (27:49 - 29:55) Yes, you know, this is constantly changing. And so, I do look for these on the regular. And so, the ones I'm currently kind of using as I educate this year, the average age of first pornography exposure is currently 11 years old.   And 1 out of every 10 visitors to porn sites are actually under the age of 10. And 22% of those are regular visitors to those sites. It's not that they're just there once.   They're regular visitors. When you talk about that next age group, 11 to 17-year-olds, 53% of them are accessing pornography. In addition, 1 out of every 14 are receiving sexually explicit material through social media, through texting.   And 1 out of every 17 are sending it, which is an interesting thing. I always tell my students that means that as people are receiving it, they're sending it to more than one person. And so, you know, somehow we could think that it's a conversation maybe staying between two people.   And almost in every case, that is not the reality. 41% of teens are engaging in sexual behavior and oral sex and vaginal sex and anal sex and what I call outer course. Every 11 minutes, CPS finds evidence of sexual abuse claims.   And 2 out of every 3 of those are age 12 to 17 years old. And then lastly, and this is kind of newer from a research study that is an important one, but identifying as LGBTQ+, has actually risen in teens on average by 4% in the last 5 years. Girls being higher than boys.   Girls averaging about 5% increase and boys at 3%. And I think, you know, you give those 9 quick statistics, and I'll be honest, you know, even every time I have to say them, I get that sinking feeling in my stomach. It takes a lot to shock me after 10 years of working with teens on this topic.   But it never feels good to say those out loud. I think it just reflects such brokenness on behalf of our culture's view of sex and sexuality.   Laura Dugger: (29:57 - 30:09) Wow, that is sobering. And if that reality feels alarming or overwhelming to a parent listening, then how would you advise them to educate their son or daughter?   Janelle Rupp: (30:10 - 33:09) Yeah, I think the scariest thing is when we allow those feelings that we're having to really just cripple us and our ability to parent our children through them. I had a mom come up last year, and she said, I'm just really exhausted by it all. I'm tired of checking up on my kid.   And, you know, as a mom of teenagers, I hear that. I resonate with that. But I think we need to fight through those feelings and encourage each other to fight through those feelings in order to parent with intention and godliness when it comes to these subjects.   I developed this Remember Who's You Are curriculum for students, but I 100% believe that parents are to be the first go-to for our kids on these topics, whether they feel like they have all the answers or not. It's really not the role of the school, nor of the church, nor of the youth pastor. It is primarily and foundationally the role of parents, with ideally then the school and the church, you know, locking arms with parents, coming alongside with a similar message.   And so, when it comes to equipping parents, which is something I feel strongly about as well, in order to have these ongoing conversations, I break down educating parents with three regular statements to help them kind of combat those feelings of overwhelmed or anxiousness when it comes to these topics. And the first regular statement would be to regularly educate yourself. We can't teach what we don't know.   And so, parents need to have answers to questions, and I'm going to give a series of questions here that I think need to be answered as examples, but there's certainly more. But questions like, what is God's design? Again, what is the reproductive area?   What does sexting mean? What does sending nudes mean? Because that's becoming actually a more popular phrase right now than using the phrase sexting.   Why is not porn good for our brains if it actually keeps us from not having sex outside of God's design? That's a question I've been asked. And a follow-up to that, what does the Bible say about masturbation?   How does a condom work? I've been asked that one. What is the most popular sexual behavior among teens?   Those are some toughies. You don't just kind of like pop out an answer to that without dedicating some time to researching those answers. I don't think that this needs to be an overwhelming amount of time.   In fact, I actually just encourage parents to set aside 15 to 20 minutes once a week, maybe even once every other week, but just put it on the calendar so that you really devote yourself to that time. You know, I think we dedicate ourselves as parents to things we care about. And I don't mean to say this harshly, but many moms spend much more time exercising than they do in their Bibles and figuring out answers to these questions and apologetic type answers.   And parents, you know, we spend a lot of time talking to our kids about sports and grades. And yet these are topics that have lasting relational impacts for their lives, not just in our family, but in their family to come. And so, we have to be diligent to set aside time and regularly educate ourselves.   Laura Dugger: (33:09 - 33:38) Janelle, I love all of this that you're saying. And I just want to pause on this first step of educating ourselves as the adults and as the parents. So, listening to something like this, hopefully people feel encouraged already doing a great job educating yourself.   And so, let's just answer a couple of those questions because it can be hard to know where do I go to find out these answers. I'm careful to Google this because something may pop up that I don't want to see.   Janelle Rupp: (33:38 - 33:38) Right.   Laura Dugger: (33:38 - 33:46) So, let's go with two of them. One of them you said is what is the most popular sexual behavior among teens right now?   Janelle Rupp: (33:47 - 34:46) Yeah, I think that this one is a little bit shocking for parents. And they often are unaware of where their teens are at as they are pushing boundaries on sexual behavior. You know, when I was growing up, oral sex became, and that's mouth to genitals, but that became a really popular sexual behavior.   And I remember hearing people say, well, that makes me feel a virgin because I now have not had vaginal sex. And so, again, just continuing to push these boundaries. So, now today's teenagers are past oral sex.   That's become just something that's normal and acceptable. And the most popular sexual behavior right now that you'll actually they will talk about and do would be anal sex right now, which is the anal area, which is obviously I always point this out, not actually the reproductive system, but in fact, the expiratory or the end of the digestive system. But that is the most popular sexual behavior among teens currently.   Laura Dugger: (34:47 - 35:14) That is really helpful to hear. And even years ago, when I was practicing as a marriage and family therapist, something that we learned was that the rise in pornography exposure was also corresponding or correlating with this rise in pressure for women to engage in anal sex. And that was a lot of times where it was coming from.   I'm assuming very similar with teens.   Janelle Rupp: (35:15 - 35:59) Yes, absolutely. And as our culture continues to kind of push the envelope on trying to get teenagers and adults to accept pornography is a natural part of human sexuality. I think we will just continue to see that behavior pushed more and more and more just among teens and relationships in general, which is really devastating.   I think of so many of these behaviors that are very degrading, particularly to women, but even to men. And again, that women, that girls would be thinking that that is considered an acceptable part of a relationship is such a tragedy, really. And again, just so reflective of the brokenness of our culture.   Laura Dugger: (36:00 - 36:19) And you bring up another question I want to follow up with, Ben, because porn is so destructive for a lifetime. But how do you answer that question if parents want to educate themselves of somebody making an argument of why not pornography if it keeps them from engaging in penetrative sex?   Janelle Rupp: (36:20 - 38:18) Yeah, so, there's some excellent websites that you can find that talk about the damaging effects of pornography. And I found, you know, good resources. Anyone's welcome to email me.   I'll include that later. But to get some of those resources. But it really does change and alter, actually, the connections that are created in the brain.   And one of the, I think, more interesting studies on pornography in the brain, as they looked at men who were watching and engaging in pornography, it would continually light up an area of the brain and stimulate it, which is an area of the brain that is usually lit and stimulated when a man would use power tools. And that's concerning on, I think, a couple of levels. One, that is degrading.   And again, this human made in the image of God to something that is to be just used. Right. And then second, anytime we engage in pornography, we are we're engaging more with a screen than a person.   And so, that intimacy level, that is something that's so precious about sex. You know, sex isn't just for making babies. It isn't just for this intimate connection.   It isn't just for pleasure. But it is to be wholly represented, all three of those when we look at God's design. But when we engage with pornography, we're completely reducing it down to one person's pleasure, one person's use.   And so, again, those connections that are supposed to exist between people now exist between a person and their screen. And you'll see across the board, these are people who easily get addicted. It's meant to be addicted, experience increased levels of depression, anxiety, suicide.   Grades go down for teenagers. They lose friends. So much research showing the devastating impact of pornography.   Laura Dugger: (38:19 - 38:32) That is really helpful. Thank you for sharing that. And back to that greater question. So, when you're advising parents to educate themselves, that's the first step. What's the next step in the process?   Janelle Rupp: (38:33 - 41:29) So, the second step that I recommend is to regularly to enter in. We aren't called to be our kids' best friends. We're called to step into their lives.   And that means stepping into friendships and relationships. It actually means stepping into their phone. You know, the amount of parents that tell me, I feel really bad because it's their phone.   And yet it's something that the parent is paying for, right? And so, that is a part of our lives, too. Theirs and ours.   But stepping into social media pages, their schools, their activities. And I think we don't have to be creepy about it. And that's what I think parents most, they're like, I don't want to creep my kid out or make them pull away.   I just think we have to be really intentional beforehand that we're developing this relationship of trust and communication. So, Josh McDowell has said rules without relationship equal rebellion. And so, the flip side of that is that when I have rules where I'm entering in and I have relationships where I'm entering in, that will equal trust.   And so, we need to keep entering in because we want to keep earning their trust. It goes both ways. We want that trust and communication.   So, entering in out of a desire for relationship, but also entering in with boundaries and rules for our kids in order to continue to build that trust between us. And then the third regularly statement is to regularly extend grace to yourself. Guilt and shame cannot go away without grace.   And a lot of us live with guilt and shame when it comes to these subjects. I often hear that that's one of the key reasons that parents will hesitate to talk to their child. They'll say to me, I don't want them to ask me about what I did.   And the only remedy for shame is grace. It's why God's plan to extend grace in sending Jesus. It's the best plan for our world because we're literally drowning in guilt and shame over these subjects.   And so, as parents, we first have to learn and work through accepting grace for ourselves. But for the purpose of extending it to others, it's very, very hard to extend grace when we haven't accepted it ourselves. And so, I think it starts with us.   And then again, it extends out to our kids. My husband and I were working through something that was happening with our teenagers this year. And I thought it was so profound.   As he said this statement, by God's grace, our kids will never get caught up in it. But it's also that same grace that will provide a way for our kids to get out of it. And so, we need to remember God's grace is greater than all of our sins.   And we can rest in that even if we don't do everything perfectly as a parent. Even if we forget to answer one of the questions. Even if our kids choose a path that is different than what we had taught them.   God's grace is greater than all of our sins.   Laura Dugger: (41:30 - 43:53) And I don't think we can hear that enough. So, thank you for that reminder.   Did you know that we are now accepting donations online through Venmo?   It's just one of our additional ways that you can give to support the work of the Savvy Sauce Charities and keep us on the air where we can keep providing this content for free. We pray that you'll consider partnering with us and generously donating before your end. Thanks for your support.   Well, Janelle, I think that you're so wise to teach parents that there's obviously no formula, and that's why it's so vitally important to keep in step with the spirit as we have these conversations with our children. But also, I'm sure that you've learned some wise and age-appropriate guidelines for teaching our kids about sex and sexuality.   So, will you share those with us for the different age ranges?   Janelle Rupp: (43:55 - 50:10) Yes, I think you're exactly right. There isn't a set formula because, again, as I mentioned before, every kid is different. Every experience and exposure is different.   But there are some general guidelines in order to, again, have these regular conversations with our kids. So, beginning ages kind of three to seven, I think focusing on what it means to be made in God's image, what it means to have a male part versus female part, how that kind of defines each gender. And understanding also what is private and safe within that is important.   So, one of the things that I did with my kids is very early on, as we were bathing in those ages, we would say, Thank you, God, for our fingers and our noses, and thank you, God, for our toes, and say, Thank you, God, for a penis because you're a boy, and thank you, God, for a vagina because you're a girl, and thank you for parts that we can't see inside of us. And I would name some of those parts as well, because I think it just helps them start recognizing, again, the beauty of what it means to be created by God. And also highlighting safe pictures and unsafe pictures, safe touch and unsafe touch, and stuff that I touched on before.   I think that's important as well. But then I personally believe this is one of the best ages to begin forming a framework on the sanctity of human life, that all life is created by God and for God in the image of God. And therefore, all life should be treated with dignity, respect, and love, regardless of size, regardless of gender, regardless of skin color, regardless of neediness or challenges.   It's a really natural and important tie-in to the subject at this age. And then when you get into that next age, age 8 to 10, I kind of think of it a little bit like preteen. Just continuing on with that conversation but bringing up this word puberty.   And kids always look terrified when I say that word. And I always tell them, then puberty is not a scary word. And I'm sorry that you have this vision that it is.   But puberty really is just human growth and development that make us male and make us female. And so, I think teaching our kids not to be even afraid of that word. There are parts that we need to keep private.   And yes, we don't need to talk about that with everybody. But these are not wrong or bad parts. They're parts that are created by God for God.   And God is a good God. And God is a sovereign God. And so, He created it for our good with us in mind.   And so, just continuing to engage and encourage our kids on those ideas at age 10. And then 10 to 12, and some educators would say sex should be introduced by age 10. I found that based on just, again, the exposure that my kids had, we had this type of a conversation as they headed into more age 11.   I think it for sure should be talked about before age 12. But at that point, you want to make sure you're including just a framework on what biblical sex and marriage is and what it's purposed for. Again, purpose for procreation, making babies, purpose for intimacy, even purpose for pleasure.   Listen, no 10 to 12-year-old is going to understand that part yet, which is fine because you're going to revisit it later when they're kids. This is a regular thing, right? But you want them to hear it from you.   You want them to hear it from you first so they understand that you are trustworthy. And so, they should be taught that sex is best seen in that context of marriage. One man, one woman that have left their father and mother, they've taken hold of each other in marriage.   And as a result, then a parent and actually ideally both parents, mom and dad, are able to help a child understand that framework and also recognize basic deviations outside of that framework. Not just that sex before marriage is outside, but also sex outside of marriage, the sexual and gender identity confusion. Anything that's falling outside of God's design for marriage and sex is a deviation from what he designed.   And then in that kind of 13 and older, recommendations that I make is always that you begin to establish a really good framework on how to have God-honoring relationships with someone of the opposite gender. I actually highly recommend Ephesians chapter 5 as you make this plan with your child. And a couple key points that it talks about within that chapter is that we treat those in the faith, those that share our common belief in Jesus Christ as brothers and sisters in Christ, in friendship and in a possible relationship, but one that has a lot of purpose and a plan in place.   But then we treat those who are not sharing our faith with love, but yet an understanding that those aren't relationships that I can pursue because I can't have an expectation that they are going to bring me closer to Christ, whereas the other should. And so, as parents within that, again, 13 and older category, you really need to start paying very much attention and entering in into those relationships that they have with their friends and their peers, because this is the second biggest impact maker on their decision-making next to you. Proverbs 13:20 says, “He who walks with the wise will be wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”   I really believe in parents. If you need to change up their environment in order to help them form more God-honoring relationships in step with that Ephesians 5, we should not be afraid to do so. And again, continuing to expand on those other frameworks before, because regular conversations, but you're just getting into greater detail, more fine-tuning.   And I actually think at this age, too, you're digging deep into the truth of Scripture with your child. So, you let them come alongside you as you're learning how to answer these questions so that they can continue to refine who they are in Christ and to refine how to keep accountable with the Word of God and to refine how to set boundaries and how to navigate relationships in what I call purposeful dating versus purposeless dating. And purposeful dating, really just the overarching idea there is just that in the end, if it does end, that there may be sadness, but that there is also learning that comes so that I am lessening the brokenness and damage that may come as a result as well.   Laura Dugger: (50:11 - 50:30) And I love how also in your teaching, you lay out specific guidelines that don't fit within an age category, but they're more so for children who are at cell phone age or where they have unattended internet use. So, will you share some of those guidelines with us now, too?   Janelle Rupp: (50:31 - 54:54) Yes, for sure. You know, I always say when you introduce a cell phone to your child, especially one that has internet included with that phone, it does change a little of those guidelines that I just mentioned in that you need to increase the speed and the ages or decrease the ages, technically, in which you are discussing these things. Just because you're giving them a lot of access to things that will speak an opposite message from what you would be saying.   And so, when I encourage parents to look at a couple things as they're making the decisions about when to give a cell phone, I think you're specifically looking at does your child understand what it means to be indwelled by the Holy Spirit? And are they showing evidence of the fruits of his work in their lives? In other words, do I see evidence of the Spirit in the life of my child?   And so, that means does he or she recognize self-control? They know when they have it and they know when they don't. Do they recognize how to be a peacemaker?   Do they recognize how to be loving in what they say and what they do? Do they recognize and show faithfulness, kindness, gentleness, joy, patience, all of those fruits of the Spirit? And do they recognize and show that not just in person with someone, but even behind the screen when they don't see that person face to face?   And listen, no parent is going to say, oh, yeah, 100% of the time my kid is showing evidence of the fruits of the Spirit. But if I can honestly say yes, my child is showing that he is growing in evidence of that. And then you decide this is the age for him to have a phone.   Most educators, I'll just be super clear, most educators that work with teens, they recommend an age of anywhere from 13 to 15. But when you do give that, those same adults that work with those teens will also say the following, that a device should not be allowed in a private room or a private place. There should be a family charging place.   And we are on phones when we are around other people. And then that you should also have no phone zones for us. The dinner table is one of our very most important ones so that we are learning how to, again, continue to engage in conversation with one another without our phones, which is growing the relationship building that we want to grow.   And so, we hold to those boundaries. Understanding that an all access, unmonitored pass to the Internet does break down identity. It does work against.   And there's so much evidence to this. You know, even five years ago, I was less inclined to say hard and fast rules on the use of cell phones for teens. However, more and more and more and more, we continue to see research study after research study.   There's documentaries. Now there's reports about the dangers of the unlimited, unmonitored access to screens and how it hurts our kids emotionally, intellectually, socially, spiritually and even physically. I mean, I think of less sleep.   Right. Something that I've learned over these 10 years is that no kid stumbles into pornography with the use of their phone on purpose. So, so, so many times the first time is an accident and it happens again because that Internet use is unmonitored.   And so, here's another hard truth as well. It often also happens because someone else in the house or the family may be viewing pornography and it's in that browser history or it's in the logarithm of the device they're using. And so, understanding what drives that first use, but then the ramifications of that first look.   So, even if it's an inadvertent look, the hook to pornography is so addicting. And again, we talked about the damaging effects on our brains, our emotions and our relationship. So, I just think monitoring phones and Internet access is, yes, exhausting.   I mean, I feel it. But at the same time, the risk is so great that there's no way that we can stop while they are in our home. Because the worry and the regret of, oh, I should have done X, Y, Z, I think outweighs any type of temporary exhaustion for me in my day to have to check and monitor phone use.   Laura Dugger: (54:55 - 55:21) That's such a good point. It's going to cost us energy on one side or the other. But that is a wise choice to go with the hard choice first and hopefully more of an easier or more fruitful path.   When you reflect on our conversation so far, what hope do we all have for the gospel of grace impacting us specifically as it relates to our sexuality?   Janelle Rupp: (55:23 - 58:58) When I hear that question, I really love it. I instantly think shame is a result of sin, connecting that to the grace that is shown from our Creator and our Redeemer. And all of that, again, is really on display in Genesis 3.   And so, I want to take us there as I answer that question. I tell my students shame has two definitions. There is shame as a verb to shame someone.   And then there is shame as a noun to feel shame as a result of something that we have done wrong. Shame as a verb is something we never want to do. That's not a good thing, right?   But shame as a noun is actually a God-given gift that is meant to bring us back into relationship with God. And you look at how Adam and Eve in Genesis 3. It makes me chuckle, honestly, because as they feel the shame of their sin, their next step is to create garments to cover themselves.   And their shame was so great, but they went ahead and put these fig leaves on top of their bodies, these parts that now have to be private because of shame. And I just think to myself, those fig leaves had to have been so insufficient. We do this too, though.   We come up with ways to clothe ourselves to cover up the shame that we feel. It might be past sexual sin. It might be present sexual sin.   And we try our best to hide it. We try our best to make ourselves look presentable with our covering so that people won't see our sin and see our shame. I mean, all of that is that feeling that comes from that feeling of shame as a result of sin.   But what's beautiful when we look at Genesis 3, when Adam finally comes clean about his sin and shame. And I will say, listen, he doesn't do it perfectly because God has to literally say, where are you? Knowing where he is, but like basically saying, Adam, come out, come clean, right?   But as Adam does come clean about his sin and the shame that he's feeling, right? What does God do? God covers Adam and Eve with garments that He provides and He makes from the very first shedding of blood that we see recorded in Scripture.   And I'm doing it now. I weep every single time that I talk about this part, because God knows how to deal with shame so much better than we do. He knows how to deal with our shame in a way and cover us in a way that is a once for always.   And it's Genesis 3 is just a beautiful foreshadowing of how Christ is going to be sent. And there he comes in Matthew, right? To cover shame forever.   And so, as we remember that Jesus spilled his blood on a cross and then resurrected, conquering death and sin and the grave. We also get covered by that blood so that we no longer have to hide. We no longer have to feel that shame.   And we can stand, Romans 8 says, without condemnation. “Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ,” because Christ has covered us with garments completely and perfectly for forever. And so, our hope in this for our own sin, our past sin, any present sin, any future sin, and our hope for any sin that may rise up out of the heart of our child.   It's in the gospel that the gracious and loving covering that God gives us through Jesus is complete, making us right before God for all time.   Laura Dugger: (58:58 - 1:00:05) I love that so much, Janelle. And it makes me think of, I can't remember the research study, but they tracked people's brains when they were feeling like shame or regret or guilt. And found that sometimes people who struggle with anxious thoughts, that they have an over-functioning part of their brain where they can have those feelings of shame, sometimes when they haven't done anything shameful.   So, there's almost like a real guilt or a false guilt. And all of this conversation brings me to 2 Corinthians 7:10, where God addressed that first, because in the Bible it says, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” And so, if we're going like even a level deeper to tease out that shame, sometimes we've felt that before.   Maybe, let's say, if something was done to us, and that's not the same shame that requires repentance, which is the godly sorrow. So, does that make sense?   Janelle Rupp: (1:00:05 - 1:00:28) Yes, exactly. That's exactly my point. And getting the kids to understand the difference between those shames but then seeing shame as not something that I have to push against.   Because if it is that godly shame that comes after me making a wrong choice, that is that shame to bring me closer to God in and through repentance. And again, that's a beautiful thing.   Laura Dugger: (1:00:29 - 1:00:39) It is, and it leads to freedom, which we may not think of in the moment, but that confession and bringing something to the light, that that is the best way to live.   Janelle Rupp: (1:00:39 - 1:00:40) Exactly.   Laura Dugger: (1:00:40 - 1:00:48) Are there any other important takeaways that you want parents and their children to be aware of as it applies to sex and sexuality?   Janelle Rupp: (1:00:49 - 1:02:44) Yes, you know, I think of two things here. The first being that, you know, sexual sin is really just one of many sins that Christ covers that he died for. You know, the blood of Christ covers the adulterer just as much as it covers the gossiper.   It covers the pregnant teenager and her boyfriend just as much as it covers you and I. And I think in the past, the church has overemphasized this sin and underemphasized others. But yet on the flip side, I mean, I think we really can't deny these are sins.   And even when we look at Scripture, it doesn't deny this. These are sins that carry a greater consequence and potential for enticing us towards, again, more habitual, ongoing sin in ways that just affect us deeper than other sins, which is why 1 Corinthians 6:18 says “Flee from sexual immorality.” And I'm going to pause there for just a second, because the Greek word for sexual immorality is the word pornea.   And you and I can't hear the word pornea without immediately thinking of porn. And so, I think it's fascinating that the root word for pornography is literally translated as sexual immorality. It's really an important thing.   But 1 Corinthians 6:18, again, it starts saying “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside of the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” And this means that sexual sin at its root is a problem of identity, which is, again, why you have to link that human sexuality with gospel identity.   Our aim cannot be for our children to make it to marriage having never had sex or never getting pregnant. To me, that's a low fruit. That is a low aim.   Our aim needs to be raising children with a gospel identity that is rooted in the creative and redemptive work of Jesus Christ and seeing the outgrowth from there.   Laura Dugger: (1:02:44 - 1:02:56) Wow. Well said. And if we boil all of this down, what is just one action step that you first recommend for anyone who finishes this message today?   Janelle Rupp: (1:02:57 - 1:04:19) Yeah, I'm going to give you a three-in-one just tying back to those three key regularly statements. One of the primary resources that I love to recommend in terms of educating ourselves is for parents to go to axis.org. That is A-X-I-S dot org, and sign up to receive their free Culture Translator weekly newsletter. And that will be sent to your email on a weekly basis for free.   And it gives a whole rundown of what's been happening in teen culture for that week. And just by simply opening up your email, you're going to start educating yourself. And they also have a host of other excellent resources and podcasts and a ton of material on their website that I would recommend.   But that's just one little step. And then for the enter in, I would recommend scheduling a date now. Put it on your calendar.   Find a time to take your child on a shopping date, an ice cream date, so that you can begin to enter into their lives and keep building that relationship with them. And then lastly, between now and that date, just open up God's Word. Reflect on the grace of God.   Let it wash over your heart. Let it wash over your mind. Get engaged with worship.   All of those will equip you well to do that hard work of entering in with your child when you meet them for that date.   Laura Dugger: (1:04:20 - 1:04:29) I've loved this chat so much. And if anybody's wondering about

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The Tuesday Truth: Reflections from the Radio Man On a brisk Tuesday morning, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad—known to listeners as The Radio Man—takes his audience on another insightful journey through modern leadership and media reality. His latest episode of Inconvenient Ideas begins, as always, not with politics, but with a principle: “Donald Trump is still the king.” Not, Stan clarifies, the king of America—but the king of the ratings. And that's no small difference in today's performance economy, where visibility equals influence and airtime equals authority. He dominates the story,” Hustad observes. “Every time someone attacks him, they help him win the media game.” The result? A world where the loudest voice often becomes the leading one—and where even those who protest can unintentionally raise the crown on the very head they oppose. “It's a kingdom of attention,” Hustad notes, “and Trump still rules the realm.” The Nap Syndrome: Non-Achievement Performance But Stan's real message isn't about Trump—it's about us. He points to the weekend's “No Kings Rally,” a national protest that produced plenty of shouting but, as he calls it, “a NAP—a Non-Achievement Performance.” “Maybe it made them feel good,” he quips. “But nothing happened. Nothing changed.” That, Hustad suggests, is the danger in our modern culture of reaction: the illusion of activity without accomplishment. We substitute outrage for outcomes and noise for progress. The cure? Two words: So what? One of Hustad's mentors taught him that powerful question. Before you act, post, protest, or pontificate—ask, “So what? What will change? What will be better?” Leaders, he says, aren't just expressive—they're effective. They measure results, not reactions. From Power Plays to Purposeful Presence From there, Hustad draws a deeper leadership insight. Power, he explains, comes from motion. Donald Trump understands this well—keep money moving, keep people engaged, keep stories alive, and power follows. But there's another kind of power that Hustad lifts up: the power of self-expression and self-listening. In the “Do It Right” era—the performance economy he coaches others to master—success belongs to those who know how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. “We're in the Transformation Zone now,” he says. “It's not enough to do it—you have to do it right.” Whether you're leading a company, a church, or a creative venture, the microphone is now your crown. The question is, what kind of king—or servant—will you be? Things to Think About, Share, and Remember • Self-Expression + Self-Listening = Real Leadership. Speak your truth—but make sure it makes sense when you hear it back. • Ask “So What?” Before You Act. It's the simplest way to filter what truly matters. • Avoid the NAP Trap. Don't spend your energy on Non-Achievement Performances. • Remember Who (or What) Is King in Your Life. Is it ego, money, media—or something higher? • Power Follows Movement. Keep good things—ideas, generosity, creativity—moving. That's how you lead with influence. A Call to Reflection and Action Stan closes his broadcast with a question worth repeating: “Who or what do you want to be king in your life?” For some, it's wealth or recognition. For others, it's principle or faith. Hustad reminds listeners that those who follow the Christian tradition often speak of King Jesus—a different kind of kingdom built not on domination but on service and good works. His final challenge is simple: Don't waste your days taking NAPs. Build something. Lead something. Do it right. And if you're ready to start—whether in business, broadcasting, or personal transformation—Stan Hustad can help you find your voice and make your mark. Reach him directly at Stan@WiTRadio.net or visit WiTRadio.net. Because in the new world of performance, your story is your stage—and it's time to rule it well.

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Y'all I enjoyed this episode so much, this sit down with Candyys Love was just as amazing as her book "Remember Who the F*ck You Are" this entire show has been dedicated to my healing journey & so there was no better way to close out this journey than with a guest who makes it known that she takes her healing journey very seriously. Candyys journey started with her navigating & understanding her grief. After a prayer asking God to take all the things out of her life andheal her she lost everything she ownedd the same night in a fire. Talk about a heard prayer, she took that as a sign andd the rest is history. From traveling the worldd in her healing van and gaining a following to solitude & healing after 4 years she met her love & another chapter in her journey emerged. Individually & collectively she has been sharing her story that you too can quiet everything aroundd you and get back to who you are without giving your power to other things to do it. Candyss is very passionate about driving home the message that you do have the tools within you & in her book she shares what that looked like for her.  Watch The Full Episode on Youtube  Charlie the Van 

Vice President Vance on the difference between himself and Kamala Harris in the VP role. Vance and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on rogue judges attempting to stop President Trump's lawful duties. Department of Education shutdown order signed. The radical Left is still radical and calls for violence. Record-setting price for a professional sports franchise. Alec Baldwin gets embarrassed in public by his wife. Another awesome gift sent to the "Pat Gray Unleashed" show! Egg prices continue to drop! Update on the U.S. vs. the Houthis. Rise of the machines inevitable? New York's highest court stops any plans for illegal aliens voting in New York City elections. Elon Musk convinced Ukraine is responsible for the attack on X. What's with the massive importation of gold bars? The swatting of conservatives continues. Update on why there are no dwarves in the latest "Snow White" film. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:38 BYU / March Madness Update 02:16 What's the Difference Between JD Vance & Kamala Harris 05:28 Why are Rogue Judges a Problem to America 07:36 Karoline Leavitt Explains Activist Judges 09:20 White House Press Secretary on Closing the Department of Education 11:19 Remember Who is the Violent Side!? 13:39 Chuck Schumer Tries to Rally the Left Against Trump 17:18 Jasmine Crockett Calls for the Takedown of Elon Musk 18:50 John Cusack Calls for More Violence Against Trump 22:35 Charlie Kirk Explains Mahmoud Khalil & Columbia 27:19 Boston Mayor Doubles Down on Illegal Immigration 30:19 Fat Five 37:49 Bingo WINNER 48:25 March Madness Talk Continues 53:18 Kevin Hassett on Price of Eggs in America 59:05 Update on the Attacks on the Houthis 01:00:48 Boston Dynamics New Robot Video 01:15:26 Mark Penn Calls Out the Democrats 01:18:24 Adam Kinsinger Challenges “Tiny Man” Trump 01:20:38 Elon Musk Blames the X Attack on Ukraine 01:24:24 David Barton Hangs Out with Donald Trump 01:29:40 Another SWATting Happens in Austin TX 01:30:43 Snow White Gets Protested by Little People Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone! Because we just couldn't say away from our beloved PSH, our episode this week is about the second instalment of the Hunger Games franchise, Catching Fire (Lawrence, 2013). Hoffman plays Plutarch Heavensbee (a true gift of a name), the newest game maker and apparent crony of President Snow. We talk about the movie, teams Peeta and Gale respectively, and how Panem is, like many dystopian narratives, eerily similar to our own context in the West. Charlie also mentions a blog post from Mark Fisher about Catching Fire called "Remember Who the Enemy Is," which you can find here: https://k-punk.org/remember-who-the-enemy-is/Don't forget to rate and review us, and definitely don't forget to reach out and say hello! You can find us at thejuiciestbitspodcast@gmail.com.

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of life? Discover how the story of Jesus calming the storm offers practical tools to navigate life's challenges with faith and tranquility. This episode will encourage you and give you the key to help you find peace in your daily life.   Mentioned in this Episode: Jesus Calms the Storm Preschool Bible Activities (toddlermomdiaries.com) Jesus Calms the Storm Preschool Bible Activities (Etsy)   Please consider sharing this episode and leaving it a 5-star review on iTunes! God bless you!    Read More on This Topic: From Chaos to Calm: During the Storms of Life, Remember Who's in the Boat   SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE @LaRissaJ IG: @mrs.larissaj  

In this episode I am joined by James Shaw, a real estate leader and the founder of the Pivot Shift Ahead Facebook community, where 120,000 real estate agents get together daily to mastermind. Listen as James shares with us: How to cut through the noise to stay in a positive mindset no matter what's going on around it Tips to use anxiety as a springboard to get into action An easy-to-follow three step plan to hit the goals that you set The most important thing to keep in perspective in the new year if you want to grow Resources Mentioned Pivot Shift Ahead Facebook Community Future Tense by Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwari (book) The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulburg (book) All It Takes is a Goal by John Acuff (book) Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller (book) Inspire Collective (mastermind group) Quotes to Remember: Who we hang out with and where we hang out has an impact on us.  None of us can avoid negativity all the time. The key is to focus on what you can do TODAY. You have control over how you show up today. You don't know what's going to happen tomorrow and you can't fix what happened yesterday. Get up and win more days than you lose. The market does not determine your success; it determines your strategy. Journal Prompts: How can I be mindful when using social media? Who inspires me on social media? What other distractions can I eliminate or lessen from my day? What is my goal? What is my process for reaching my goal? How can I stay focused on my process instead of obsessing about the goal? What is my big why? What needs to happen in the next year to make me feel like I won? Connect with James: Email Website & Mastermind Info Instagram Connect with Anna: Monday Morning Mojo Facebook Group Facebook  Instagram Watch the Monday Morning Mojo Video on YouTube To learn more about coaching with Anna visit  coachannagibbs.com To learn more about the supplements and products Anna uses to improve her overall health and well-being visit: https://plexusworldwide.com/annagibbs 

Istrouma Baptist Church (BR) Jul 28, 2024 ========== July 28 | Acts Welcome! We're glad you've joined us today for our Sunday morning worship service! For more information about Istrouma, go to istrouma.org or contact us at info@istrouma.org. We glorify God by making disciples of all nations. ========== Connection Card https://istrouma.org/myinfo July 28, 2024 Matt Cate ‭‭Acts‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬-‭40‬‬ From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis. From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her. When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, “Don't harm yourself! We are all here!” The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household. When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.” But Paul said to the officers: “They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out.” The officers reported this to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were alarmed. They came to appease them and escorted them from the prison, requesting them to leave the city. After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia's house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them. Then they left. 1. WHERE to START when there isn't a CHURCH. Vs. 13 - Lydia becomes the first Christian convert in Europe! - Her home becomes the church in Philippi. 2. WHAT TO DO when FALSELY ACCUSES. vs. 16-21 3. WHEN FAITH and ACTION meet the results are LIFE CHANGING. vs. 28-33 4. Remember WHO gets the GLORY. vs. 37 The rest of the story: - The church in Philippi becomes a key contributor to the church in Jerusalem during the Famine around 46 AD. (Romans 15:26) - All of this is why Paul could remember this church with joy and praise. Philippians 1:3-6 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Want to receive weekly announcements in your inbox each week? https://istrouma.org/email Give Online Text ISTROUMA IBC to 73256 or go to: https://istrouma.org/give Our Website https://istrouma.org

Highlight ReelMatthew 28:18-20 Sermon Clip #1:Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  Matthew 28:18-20 On a scale of 1 to 10, how ENGAGED were you in making disciples in 2023? _____ 5 Signs of Engagement:PRAYERIndividual and group BIBLE StudyINTERACTION with people far from GodSpiritual CONVERSATIONSINVITATIONS to church services and events  Sermon Clip #2: How did Jesus keep his spiritual vitality? Jesus lived in the “CYCLE of GRACE.”  Remember WHO you are in Christ.Embrace your IDENTITY as a child of God.  Sermon Clip #3: By God's grace, who is ONE person you could BAPTIZE and DISCIPLE in 2024?

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is he talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant?As he takes us into the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson continues to teach us the definition of the word ‘good' as our Bible defines it.• Intro• Colossians 1:1-8 – Getting the context• Colossians 1:9 – The knowledge of His desire• Colossians 1:10 – To walk worthily?• That's not the way it works• Things revealed from above• Colossians 1:12 – Fit to share in the inheritance • Colossians 1:13 – Messiah placed us under a different authority• We shall be like Him?• Remember Who we are dealing with• Messiah completely restores us to favor unto Himself Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowTake advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our YouTube Channel every Saturday at 1:15 pm and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 pm, eastern time.

Slow down, take your time… this episode is your pleasure pause. I intentionally dropped this episode with 2 months left in the year to ask you “what's your intention for the last 2 months of this year.” I don't believe we have to pick between slowing down or speeding up. You are going to want to save this for later. Save and replay this for those moments where you feel like you are spinning and speed chasing something that you think will give you something you are longing for. This will help you get grounded, slow down, savor more, and look for the opportunities waiting for you in the stillness. Look around for the opportunities of creativity, innovation, energy, and pleasure to make greater moves with more impact. I said to a client once that “Your next level will be found in the slowness you have been running for years and the universal postman has been chasing you with checks and opportunity, but you won't stop so he can catch up and deliver them.” Slow down, take your time… pleasure pause. Get The Pleasure Model™ Here use code PODCASTTPM with a Special Podcast Exclusive Discount! If you loved this guided episode here is another one like it… Ep. 8 Remember Who the Fuck You Are… Navigating a Storm in Your LifeGet the magic of WAP: Wealth Alignment Patterns HERE use code PODCASTWAP for a special discount! Leave me a voicemail HERE with your question for a chance to have it answered on a future episode! Get notifications when new episodes drop by tapping the "follow" button! And if you loved this episode, follow me on Instagram @love_andreacrowder & let me know by leaving a review!

Guest host Ali Owens visits with Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and a new book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who you Are.Tracee opened her first yoga studio in Los Angeles in 2001 and has been a Hollywood film producer. She is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 25 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters.Tracee and Ali discuss yoga Nidra, a meditative practice that is sometimes called “yoga sleep.” Yoga Nidra can help practitioners reconnect with their true nature, paving the way for personal transformation and collective healing.The conversation wraps up with Tracee emphasizing the need for practices that are not just for us, but for the collective, and how we can use them to heal the world.Links:Tracee Stanley's websiteRadiant Rest by Tracee StanleyThe Luminous Self by Tracee StanleyTracee on InstagramGLO classes:Ali Owens's classes on Glo

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This week, Dan Neumann is joined by Buyi Kalala to discuss Agile teams and the fundamental agreements that help to build a strong foundation. In this episode, Dan and Buyi talk about teams, how they operate, how they conduct themselves, and how they achieve consensus about the ultimate goal for the team. Listen to this episode and find a discussion on the Team working Agreement and the value of having a definition of ready and a definition of done.   Key Takeaways Team Working Agreement: When creating a Team, you have to consider that you are dealing with many personalities. Every member has to agree on how they will relate to one another and how the team intends to operate. The true intent of a Team Working Agreement is to make that team the most remarkable that it can be. It is a working document designed to help the team be the best it can be. Working agreements can be created for any group of people, including between teams and their stakeholders. The Working Agreement should evolve over time. What is the definition of ready? A checklist of characteristics for a refined Product Backlog Item (PBI) can help ensure that the work is defined enough to include in a Sprint. The team must have alignment and a shared understanding before backlog items are included in a Sprint. There needs to be a structure that identifies who they are doing the work for, why they are doing it, and what that work entails. Remember: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. Revise your Team's definition of ready as needed. Definition of Done: The Definition of Done is included in the Scrum Guide. This can be captured as a list of conditions that must be met before the PBI  is accepted by the Product Owner. The Acceptance Criteria are entirely different from the Definition of Done.  AC is specific to a User Story. Characteristics of a Definition of Done applies broadly What is done and what isn't? New teams sometimes avoid drawing the line. Remember that 80% done isn't done. Move from implicit to explicit understanding. We need to shift to value-based instead of activity-based.   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!  

Today on Like It Matters Radio Mr. Black is back from Las Vegas and there is lots to talk about! Life can get busy, burdensome and brutal. As we go through life, and get busy doing life, we can sometime lose things, or get lost. We can lose our passion, our purpose and our vision. We soldier on through the wounds and disappointments, and just keep going. We can fall into Survival mode. We need to occasionally regather ourselves and Remember: Who we are, Why we are here and what REALLY MATTERS. Tune into Like It Matters Radio for an hour of power as Mr. Black is joined by graduates of Team 247 as they bring Hope to: Remember Remind Revive. Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page! Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.likeitmatters.net/nonprofit Check out our website www.LikeItMatters.NetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Branding and influencing building tips for authors should be in the top five must-dos for author success. Host Dr. Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast have Gina Carr with them for this episode that sets the stage to roll out an effective branding and influence-building strategy. Your takeaways include: -AI tips .. discover AITools4Biz.com . -Tips for outline articles and blogs plus creating a call to action. -How to build your podcast guesting requests. -The best way to use LinkedIn's newsletter tool. -How to create credibility from the get-go. -Remember WHO you are serving with your words and advice. -Remember that YOU are a problem solver. Of course, there is much more ... It's 57 minutes of success waiting for you through the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Branding and influencing building tips for authors should be in the top five must-dos for author success. Host Dr. Judith Briles and the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast have Gina Carr with them for this episode that sets the stage to roll out an effective branding and influence-building strategy. Your takeaways include: -AI tips .. discover AITools4Biz.com . -Tips for outline articles and blogs plus creating a call to action. -How to build your podcast guesting requests. -The best way to use LinkedIn's newsletter tool. -How to create credibility from the get-go. -Remember WHO you are serving with your words and advice. -Remember that YOU are a problem solver. Of course, there is much more ... It's 57 minutes of success waiting for you through the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast.

Today on Like It Matters Radio Mr. Black is back from Las Vegas and there is lots to talk about! Life can get busy, burdensome and brutal. As we go through life, and get busy doing life, we can sometime lose things, or get lost. We can lose our passion, our purpose and our vision. We soldier on through the wounds and disappointments, and just keep going. We can fall into Survival mode. We need to occasionally regather ourselves and Remember: Who we are, Why we are here and what REALLY MATTERS. Tune into Like It Matters Radio for an hour of power as Mr. Black is joined by graduates of Team 247 as they bring Hope to: Remember Remind Revive Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page! Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.likeitmatters.net/nonprofit Check out our website www.LikeItMatters.NetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OMGuestcast! Nick and Paul sit down with the fabulous Darren Brady - coach, facilitator, holder of space, and co-founder of The Quest. We have a wide ranging chat about the nature of community, the changing needs of gay men over the decades, the increasing prevalence of chemsex and the joy of working in service. And we have questions! - Do we really miss venues with sticky dancefloors? - How do we step into the beauty of our queerness? Remember: Who needs acceptance from the wider world? You can find Darren at www.darrenbrady.com or www.thequestawaitsyou.com You can be part of the House of HOPECAST by following us on all the socials @HOPECASTPODCAST and visiting our website at hopecastpodcast.com If you like what we do, please rate and review us. Anything less than five stars is homophobic. DO IT! Follow the HOPECAST Hosts on Instagram: Paul @DrPaulTaylorPitt Yassir @Untangle_The_Tangle Anders @anderscreative Oliver @amarisvitae Nick @evolving_minds_uk Matthew @EllaVeryde Our artwork is by buttonless @anderscreative HOPECAST is the queer podcast for everyone, brought to you by the Homos Of Planet Earth. We talk about issues of spirituality, sexuality, wellness and queerness. This episode uploaded while wearing a crown.

Philippians 2:1-8Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. 3 Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross.ONE ACCORD: The Power Of A Unified ChurchPeter Scazzero“Perhaps one of the most destructive myths alive in the Christian community today is the belief that smoothing over a disagreement or 'sweeping them under the rug' is part of what it means to follow Jesus. For this reason, churches, small groups, ministry teams, denominations, and communities continue to experience the pain of unresolved conflicts.” Acts 4:32-33 32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.Acts 1:1414 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.Acts 2:44-4744 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.UNITY IS GOD'S WILLJohn 13:3535 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”Dietrich BonhoefferThe church is not a religious community of worshippers of Christ but is Christ himself who has taken form among people.Rich VillodasIf the church is the body (of Christ) we dare not cannibalize ourselves. When we devour each other (through gossip, slander, condemnation, etc) we sink our sharp teeth into the flesh of Christ—not in Eucharistic (communion) worship, but in fleshly fallenness.John 17:20-23“My prayer is not for them (the disciples) alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”A.W. TozerWe pray, “Oh God, send thy Holy Spirit upon us so we'll be united.” We might just as well repeat “Three Blind Mice.” God does not hear that kind of prayer because it has no sense in it. The Holy Ghost did not come upon the disciples to unite them. The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples because they were already united, “being of one accord and in one place.” Scholars tell us that “being of one accord” is a musical term, meaning harmony. The early Christians already were one. They were in harmony with each other when they were together in one place.Matthew 5:21-24 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother[c] will be liable to judgment; whoever insults[d] his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell[e] of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.UNITY IS BORN FROM HONORRomans 6:1-610 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.Honor: the recognition of the value, contribution, and importance of others.Peter Scazzero“For years I would observe unusually gifted people perform in extraordinary ways - whether in the arts, sports, leadership, politics, business, academics, parenting, or church - and wonder if somehow they had escaped the brokenness that plagues the rest of us. Now I know they hadn't. We are all deeply flawed and broken. There are no exceptions.”Dietrich Bonhoeffer“No Christian should approach another Christian directly; they should be mediated by Christ.”1. Avoid Gossip2. See Jesus in Others 3. Speak directly to each other “Don't tell me unless you plan on telling them.”4. Assume the Best 5. Remember Who's Team We're On 6. Don't Try To Be Right, Try To UnderstandUNITY IS NOT ALL OF US BEING THE SAME1 Corinthians 12:17-2417 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts,[e] yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. UNITY IS NOT ACHIEVED THROUGH AVOIDING CONFLICTUNITY MUST BE PROTECTEDGalatians 2:11-1411 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.[a] 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”David GuzikAs hard as this was, Paul did it because he knew what was at stake. This wasn't a matter of personal conduct or just personal sin on Peter's part. If that were the case it is unlikely that Paul would have first used such a public approach. This was a matter of the truth of the gospel; proclaiming, “This is how a man is right before God.”SIGNS YOU AREN'T PROTECTING UNITY 1. People feel comfortable talking negatively to you about others 2. You feel comfortable talking negatively about others 3. You feel uncomfortable talking to the people who can actually help youUNITY IS CRITICAL TO A MOVE OF GODPsalm 24 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob."It seems to me so much humbug. To be waiting as we are waiting, to be praying as we are praying, when we ourselves are not rightly related to God." Then, he lifted his hands toward heaven and prayed, "O God, are my hands clean? Is my heart pure

No new episode this week because the holidays borked our recording timing. But! We don't want to leave you totally hanging, so here are our top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2022. If you haven't listened to any of them yet, you should check them out! Mistaking Access for Permission: in this regular episode, we have a segment with sapphic romance superstar author Jae and Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches Trashy Books co-founder, talking about the all-too prevalent problem of readers sexually harassing authors Milena McKay (and Tara) loves Truth and Measure: what happens when an author and a critic get together to talk about one of their most beloved fanfics turned published novels? SO MUCH SQUEEING. It's Radclyffe!: this year, we celebrated Pride by talking to lesfic powerhouse Radclyffe about writing and publishing lesbian fiction, why lesbian fiction has always been political, and more Melissa Brayden Has Not Been Frugal With Her Jewels: we rang in Valentine's Day with one of the queens of sapphic romance, comparing our fave fictional couples, kisses, and romances that we love to reread Remember Who the Fuck You Are, with Catie Randazzo & J Chong: we fell in love with the reality cooking competition show The Big Brunch and were delighted to catch up with two of our favourite chefs from the show. Catie and J talk about what it's like representing their communities and answer the all-important question of what kind of bread they think the show's judges are Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram: @queerlyrecommended Tumblr: @queerlyrecommended TikTok: @queerlyrecommended Get all our links on Linktr.ee

LEGACY is where my LIFE lives on. Isaiah 54:2-3 “Enlarge the site of your tent [to make room for more children]; Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not spare them; Lengthen your tent ropes and make your pegs (stakes) firm [in the ground]. “For you will spread out to the right and to the left; And your descendants will take possession of nations And will inhabit deserted cities. 1. PREPARE for MORE.  3 rd Multi-site locations  Purchase 3 additional acres  Finish 2 nd phase of Parkland (next weekend will give the grand opening date)  COST $3 million 2. WALK in CONFIDENCE. Isaiah 54:4 “Do not fear, for you will not be put to shame, and do not feel humiliated or ashamed, for you will not be disgraced. For you will forget the shame of your youth, and you will no longer remember the disgrace of your widowhood. Hebrews 11:1 Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. 3. Remember WHO you are LIVING for. Isaiah 54:5 “For your husband is your Maker, the Lord of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel, Who is called the God of the whole earth. “Your view of God is the most important aspect about your relationship with God. A low view of God is the cause of a hundred lesser evils. A high view of God is the solution to ten thousand temporal problems."—A.W. Tozer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coastalchurch/message

Buckle up my friends as I come at you from the energy cave…a.k.a. my home gym while spittin' fire doing some Arm-Farm, wearing the vaunted grey hoodie, and bustin' a sweat while smashing some calories.   I have 3 reminders for you today… 1. Remember WHO you are—how do you best do that these days when you may be feeling a bit tired, fried, empty, or burnt out? 2. Remember WHERE you come from—this is part of your DNA. Let it unleash the strength & power already within you to empower your soul & spirit. 3. Remember WHY you exist. I have some specific words that I would like for you to repeat with me today so that you can literally have your heart on fire, your mind dialed in, and your soul-singing.   LISTEN in now and let me know what you think when you're done. Better yet, share it with a friend or family member who needs some fire. It's been a while since I did a short “Spittin' Fire,” and I hope you enjoy it and that it provides you some juice for your day & week. Don't forget to “save” this episode, and you can always replay it when you need a little extra “juice” also.   Tag me: IG & Twitter: @ToddDurkin FB & YT: @ToddDurkinFQ10 #SpittinFire #Ep268 #RememberWhoYouAre #IMPACT     THE SHIFT RETREAT!!!   When: Oct 20-23, 2022 Where: San Diego, CA   If you are ready to REDEFINE your limits… RECOMMIT to your world-class, high-performance habits… REIGNITE your big dreams and your action steps to achieve them… RE-ENERGIZE yourself and your relationships in order to live your BEST life… and REJUVENATE your soul… THEN THE SHIFT RETREAT is for YOU!    THE SHIFT RETREAT will unleash your deepest passion & potential & help you live your ultimate divine purpose.    There currently are “early-bird” specials, so do not delay in signing up to be in the Room   SIGN-UP TODAY AT: https://theshift.todddurkin.com     Join my TD Community for FREE: Simply text me “IMPACT” to (619) 304.2216 and you are on your way to receiving exclusive content and even more motivation & inspiration. Sign-up TODAY!     Please keep your questions coming so I can highlight you on the podcast!!  If you have a burning question and want to be featured on the IMPACT show, go to www.todddurkin.com/podcast, fill out the form, and submit your questions!      Don't forget that if you want more keys to unlock your potential and propel your success, you can order my book GET YOUR MIND RIGHT at www.todddurkin.com/getyourmindright or anywhere books are sold.   Get Your Mind Right now available on AUDIO: https://christianaudio.com/get-your-mind-right-todd-durkin-audiobook-download     Want more Motivation and Inspiration? Sign up for my newsletter, The TD Times, which comes out on the 10th of every month and is full of great content. Sign-up here…  www.todddurkin.com     ABOUT:   Todd Durkin is one of the world's leading coaches, trainers, and motivators. It's no secret why some of the world's top athletes have trained with him for nearly two decades. He's a best-selling author, a motivational speaker and founded the legendary Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA. He currently coaches fellow trainers, coaches, and life-transformers in his Todd Durkin Mastermind group. Here, he mentors and shares his 25 years of wisdom in the industry on business, leadership, marketing, training, and personal growth.   Todd was a coach on the NBC & Netflix show “STRONG.” He's a previous Jack LaLanne Award winner, a 2-time Trainer of the Year. Todd and his wife Melanie head up the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3) which has raised over $250,000 since it started in 2013. 100% of all proceeds go back to kids and families in need.   To learn more about Todd, visit www.ToddDurkin.com and www.FitnessQuest10.com.   Join his fire-breathing dragons' community and receive regular motivational and inspirational emails. Visit  www.ToddDurkin.com and opt-in to receive his value-rich content.   Connect with Todd online in the following places: You can listen to Todd's podcast, The IMPACT Show, by going to www.todddurkin.com/podcast.   You can get any of his books by clicking here!  (Get Your Mind Right, WOW BOOK, The IMPACT Body Plan)

Episode 92. TWO Years of TIHC Podcast- The looking back episode... I take a look back on 91 previous episodes and talk about the early days and fuck ups of the podcast and more. Opening Track of Episode "Remember Who's Strong" Bulldoze from the Ep, later on Final Beatdown. Rest In Peace to Kevin Cea of Bulldoze.

The Waiting Room: How to make the most out of the wait! Psalm 40:1-5, 16-17 Today’s Question: How do you make the most out of the waiting room? The waiting room: The distance between the promise and the fulfillment is the waiting room! 1. In the waiting room, remember WHO you’re waiting on (v. 1a). Who are you waiting on? The LORD! David wasn’t waiting in vain, because he knew Who he was waiting upon—David was waiting upon the Lord! If you are waiting on the LORD, every waiting room is actually God’s waiting room where He is preparing you for what He has in store for you! Waited-Hebrew: waiting, I waited. Joyful Waiting Room Formula: The Wait+ Anticipation + Perseverance= The waiting room becomes a delivery room! 2. In the waiting room, keep on praying, even through your doubts (v. 1b). Though the wait seems long and hard—keep on pressing into prayer because God is present even though you can’t feel His presence right now! God is watching over you…notice God’s watchful and loving actions in this verse: i. He inclined to me-This is the picture of the loving Creator of the universe stooping down to lean into and listen to His prized child who is pleading for His help! ii. He heard my cry-I was crying loudly hoping that He would hear me…but I didn’t have to yell, because He was already aware of my pain and my plight. Benefits of waiting: Renewal (Isaiah 40:31). But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Restoration (Psalm 23:3). He restores my soul. Retooling-2 Timothy 1:6-7; 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 3. In the waiting room, look forward to the adventure on the other side (v. 2). How many of you are in the waiting room right now? Can I give you this truth: If you are truly waiting on the Lord, I want to give you a glimpse of what lies on the other side: Deliverance is waiting on the other side! “He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay.” Stability is waiting on the other side! “And set my feet upon a rock.” Direction and destiny are waiting on the other side! “And established my steps.” 4. In the waiting room, ask God to turn your old sadness into a new song (v. 3). Every new deliverance gives birth to a new song. i. Old songs are great because they remind us of what God did in the past. ii. New songs are amazing because they declare that God not only did something in the past, but He is doing something amazing in the present. Are you living in past deliverances or are experiencing what God is doing in the present? God is the God who enjoys doing new things in our lives. 5. In the waiting room, stay focused on the goodness of God (v. 4-5, 16-17). Keep on trusting in the goodness of God, and don’t get sucked into the sideshows around you who are competing for your attention and your affection. Think about the many wonderful works which God has done for you in the past. A beautiful past is the canvas for God painting a picture of what God can do in the present and future. Notice the phrase-your thoughts towards us are more than be spoken about or numbered! God thinks about His people in a way that is favorable and brings a smile to his face. Waiting room tips (v. 16-17): o Keep on seeking God while you are waiting. o Focusing on your relationship with Jesus will bring about joy even in the most difficult circumstances. o Recognize your need for God’s help. o Keep on pressing into God until your waiting room turns into your celebration room! o When you find yourself out of one waiting room and into the next, remember to start over in a fresh trust in the Lord. Today’s Big Idea: The waiting room turns into a delivery room as you wait on the Lord with both anticipation and perseverance. Action Steps (Applications): 1) Remember WHO you are waiting on—The Lord! If you are waiting on the Lord, this changed everything: Your waiting room becomes a delivery room. 2) Stay focused on Jesus while you’re waiting on God to move on your behalf. 3) Look up and remind yourself of God’s goodness even when you don’t feel like it. Preview for next week: We will resume our study in the book of Acts. Read Acts 25 to prepare for next Sunday.

Pastor Chad Veach of Zoe Church in Los Angeles joins Christian to break down how spiritual and physical strength complement each other in everyday life, what men are wired to do, how challenging yourself to something new will change you, and what up-and-coming sport everyone should get involved with. Chad also shares advice on how you can continue to fuel your faith so you don't end up running on empty. You are capable of doing hard things! Remember: Who you are becoming is more important than what you are doing. 

Pastor Chad Veach of Zoe Church in Los Angeles joins Christian to break down how spiritual and physical strength complement each other in everyday life, what men are wired to do, how challenging yourself to something new will change you, and what up-and-coming sport everyone should get involved with. Chad also shares advice on how you can continue to fuel your faith so you don't end up running on empty. You are capable of doing hard things! Remember: Who you are becoming is more important than what you are doing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dauna Needom and discuss the ways which can help you overcome grief. Dauna Needom is the host of the Better To …Podcast with D. M. Needom and the Better To Weekly Intuitive Podcast. She is also working on three follow-ups to My Daze with the Dark Muse, Fairytales and I Love You, Remember Who's Your Man and Gotta Get High To Fall So Low. Besides writing, she also offers intuitively Tarot and Oracle card readings. While she enjoys a variety of television, movies, video games, and books she has recently realized there isn't enough time in the day to do it all. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women's conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the Bay Area and the founder of howtohappy.com. He is a Utah native who has long been interested in human development and health. He double majored in psychology and health policy, and graduated Magna Cum Laude through the Honors College at the University of Utah. How to Happy strives to provide thoughtful and actionable insights on living a happier life. We believe happiness is the result of self-awareness, balance and a positive mindset, among a myriad of other things. Our goal is to inspire you to see life through a new lens by adding strategies and exercises to your toolbox, then encouraging you to take action. We are all capable of being happier, let's work together to find the best pathways to get there. Together we're out to cause more happiness in the world! Dauna Needom https://linktr.ee/DMNeedom Dr. Alice Fong http://www.dralicefong.com https://www.facebook.com/DrAliceFong/ https://www.instagram.com/dralicefong/ https://twitter.com/DrAliceFong https://www.youtube.com/dralicefong https://ios.joinclubhouse.com/@dralicefong Donovon Jenson https://howtohappy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheHowToHappy/ https://www.instagram.com/thehowtohappy/ https://twitter.com/TheHowToHappy https://www.youtube.com/HowtoHappy Michael Lira, Voice Actor Opening Credits Voice https://www.michaelapollolira.com/ Information on this video is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling. #passiveincome --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/happytalks/support

Leena vulnerably shares about motherhood and how she's on a continuous journey to open her heart to her daughter. Leena shares a poem she wrote about motherhood as a catalyst that she read in front of the audience at the Red Talk on March 17, 2022. Remember Who the F*ck You Are Summit, happening March 20-25, 2022. Use the code PODCAST to get $57 OFF your ticket price. Get Your Tickets. Visit The House of Enlightenedhood YouTube Channel Get your copy of Leena's book, Dear Luna Wilde... Join the House of Enlightenedhood Free Spiritual Community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/houseofenlightenedhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/houseofenlightenedhood/support

Calling all lightworkers and seekers who are ready to divest from a capitalistic, commodified spirituality and step into one that centers ancient wisdom and our innate Divinity. We met Leena Lemos last year when we interviewed her about her book "Dear Luna Wilde: A Mother's Journey to Self-Discovery, Spiritual Awakenings, and a Sh*t Ton of Healing." We have since joined her community House of Enlightenedhood – a spiritual cooperative building the New Earth, committed to "shifting to a new paradigm that rewilds spirituality and brings it back to what it was meant to be about all along – our innate connection with the Divine. Oh and love, lots of love." Leena shares her vision for this community and the upcoming "Remember Who the F*ck You Are" 6-day virtual summit, running from March 25 - 25, 2022, which we are honored to be co-facilitating. Our listeners receive $45 off the ticket price for the summit with code IREMEMBER. Learn more at houseofenlightenedhood.com and @enlightenedhood on IG.

Leena sits down with seer and portal Kellie Walsh to dive deep into the ancient lands of Lemuria and their past lives there to discover: What is Lemuria? How do you know if you are having past-life rememberings of Lemuria How to further remember your time in Lemuria Leena and Kellie also discuss their upcoming school and safe space as well as their workshop as part of the Remember Who the F*ck You Are Summit, happening March 20-25, 2022. Use the code NEWEARTH22 to get $22 OFF your ticket price. Remember Who the F*ck You Are | March 20-25, 2022 | Get Your Tickets Visit The House of Enlightenedhood YouTube Channel Get your copy of Leena's book, Dear Luna Wilde... Join the House of Enlightenedhood Free Spiritual Community ABOUT KELLIE WALSH Kellie Walsh is the founder of the Divine Hive a platform to create community and aid in the expansion of the new earth. She has worked with The Divine University participating in a year-long course on enhancing her light language and light code activations. She is a keeper of Angelic Streams and works with the Earth Stewards. Her first experience with Light language was speaking in tongues during her earlier years and has brought this awareness and intuition into her Activation Guided Meditations as well as with her Soul Portraits. With Soul portraits, she combines her long professional life as a photographer into her spiritual life, weaving them together. She has always been a seer, and though the lens of her camera allows the person to see, feel and experience the sovereignty of their authentic self. Through her meditation, she is a portal to bring you into alignment, by working with the Chakras and your Divine Heart. Each Meditation is a journey into the landscape of your multidimensional soul. "At the Divine Hive, we are dedicated to bringing spirituality and personal development to all aspects of daily life. Helping people integrate and share experiences that uplift and inspire. Our goal is to create a foundation for individual expansion as well as the collective consciousness. As we ascend together, neighborhood by neighborhood, town to town, country to country we become a Tribe that has no borders. Find Kellie at www.thedivinehive.com and @thedivinehive on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/houseofenlightenedhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/houseofenlightenedhood/support

Leena unpacks key elements of the New Earth and what it means for the future. Remember Who the F*ck You Are | March 20-25, 2022 | Get Your Tickets Visit The House of Enlightenedhood YouTube Channel Get your copy of Leena's book, Dear Luna Wilde... Join the House of Enlightenedhood Free Spiritual Community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/houseofenlightenedhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/houseofenlightenedhood/support

Remember Who the Real Enemy Is by St Matthew Rocklin

Presents need wrapped ( in my case some haven't arrived yet!) - Relatives are coming home ( well, at least you hope they are ) - Turkeys need stuffed - AND Covid is still here. Nerves are understandably frayed.   No wonder we are at the end of our tether and taking our anxieties and stresses out on those closest to us.   In this episode I discuss how to avoid ( or if not - then minimise ) the tensions that are likely to be running riot in the home right now.   I offer some pointers that will help 1. Remember WHO you are 2. Stay away from the flash points / people 3. Remember “It takes two to tango” 4. Take much needed time-out 5. Set realistic boundaries 6. Eliciting support can help EVERYONE 7. If all else fails - BREATHE 8. Practice the “Fly on the wall” exercise Want to know more? Then Grab a cuppa - and keep listening! ~~~ Another Episode that might help : EP 41 : 12 Toxic People to watch out for :

3 reminders to motivate believers towards good works 1. Remember Who you represent 2. Remember who you were 3. Remember how God treated you

The Forgotten Books of Eden Adam and Eve Part 2 fills in so many blanks. People have been wondering what the world was like before creation. This book tells us. Abba Yah said we must Remember Who we are. He said that they will take away everything for us to keep us blind because the enemy has such a short time and his time is running even shorter now because the Truth Will Set You Free and You Will Be Free INDEED!!! The Reason Enoch Was Removed: 2 Forgotten Books Of Eden Adam and Eve 23 Of Enoch's writing, how he wrote his wonderful journeyings and the heavenly apparitions and himself wrote three hundred and sixty-six books. AND he was telling me all the works of heaven, earth and sea, and all the elements, their passages and goings, and the thunderings of the thunders, the sun and moon, the goings and changes of the stars, the seasons, years, days, and hours, the risings of the wind, the numbers of the angels, and the formation of their songs, and all human things, the tongue of every human song and life, the commandments, instructions, and sweet-voiced singings, and all things that it is fitting to learn. 2 And Pravuil told me: 'All the things that I have told thee, we have written. Sit and write all the souls of mankind, however many of them are born, and the places prepared for them to eternity; for all souls are prepared to eternity, before the formation of the world.' 3 And all double thirty days and thirty nights, and I wrote out all things exactly, and wrote three hundred and sixty-six books. https://www.thelionstares.com/post/true-word-of-yah-the-world-before-creation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lions-tares/support

Remember Who the Gospel Says You Are

Remember Who the Gospel Says You Are

18 - Practical Steps - How to Serve a Pastor You Disagree With - Pt. 2 For More Worship Leader Secrets, check out www.Worship-Coach.com Last Episode Remember your WHY, Why were you called into Ministry Remember your Purpose, What were you called to do Remember Who you are really serving This Episode Anger Depression / Feeling Trapped / Incapable to Serve Well Confusion

17 - How to Serve a Pastor You Disagree With Pt. 1 For More Worship Leader Secrets, check out www.Worship-Coach.com Remember your WHY, Why were you called into Ministry? Dreams / Passions / Skills / Talents James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. Remember your Purpose, What were you called to do? 1 Chronicles 12:33 English Standard Version Of Zebulun 50,000 seasoned troops, equipped for battle with all the weapons of war, to help David with singleness of purpose 1 Chronicles 12:38 Living Bible All these men came in battle array to Hebron with the single purpose of making David the king of Israel. In fact, all of Israel was ready for this change. 1 Chronicles 23:5 New International Version Four thousand are to be gatekeepers and four thousand are to praise the Lord with the musical instruments I have provided for that purpose.” Remember Who, Who are you really serving? The Sheep and the Goats Matthew 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'

I applaud the talent and diligence of Paul McCartney and his quest to remain relevant on some level all the way into his 80s. The Magnum Opus that will be the final word on Paul McCartney and The Beatles will air on Disney+ in a three part, six hour video presentation masterfully produced by the great Peter Jackson, the director of The Lord of The Rings series. Paul McCartney is 79. By most human standards, he is at the end of his life expectancy. That is not to say he going to die soon. Who knows, he may live to be 100. But, the average British male's life expectancy is 81.26 years. About three years longer than the American male. The people left on the planet who care about his life and work, are also on the outer edge of their life expectancies. So, with the famous Lord of the Rings movie director Peter Jackson's touch, you have the final hoorah for an era at the end of its life. The Beatles made Rock and Roll famous, but by all musicologists standards, classic Rock and Roll is dead. He paid some dues early on in his pursuit of music and has been rewarded with financial success and a life of freedom and access that only a handful of people who have walked the planet ever achieve. And yet, the question I ask, what will become of Paul McCartney in death. He is striving here while on this planet to be remembered as a master musician who left his mark on the planet, for which he hopes will be lasting. Yet, in the end, his mark on the earth, for whatever it is, is passing. As his former Beatle mate once wrote in a song, All Things Must Pass. As he shouts into the cave of eternity, "Remember me!", with hopes the sound will echo back throughout the ages...all that will be heard form that cave of eternity is, “Remember Who?” He wrote a song that chronicled "The Long and Winding Road". Friend, there is a narrow road that DOES lead home to a real place of eternal opulence and bliss. God invites you and I to take that narrow road...Psalm 119Paul McCartney information from Wikipedia.https://www.paulmccartney.com/The Long and Winding Road songThe Long and Winding Road LyricsRocky Raccoon songRocky Raccoon LyricsEpitaph by King CrimsonGet Back – the Peter Jackson epic 6-part series on The BeatlesCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show's home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ US>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>All of the links below have been updated and are valid. Upon checking, I discovered that a few of the addresses had changed! 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Kaitlyn and Heather discuss their experiences with what a healthy self-esteem means. They review their individual results after taking a quiz that reflects on self-esteem questions. Take the quiz by following the link here: https://www.templateroller.com/template/90820/self-esteem-assessment-worksheet.html Kaitlyn shares her personal struggle of wanting to be excepted by others which has lead to a people-pleasing mentality. While many of our peers avoid being vulnerable, it's important to understand that everyone has struggled in their own way with self-image. How can we view ourselves how God sees us though? Genesis 1:7 reminds us that we are made in God's own image. No matter what others may think of us, what ultimately matters is how God sees us. Check it Out: Visit our Community Center Facebook page to read Kaitlyn's post titled, "Remember Who & Whose You Are" https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyCommunityCenter/?ref=pages_you_manage Thanks for listening and until next time, Ignite your life!

Whenever you are crossing over into something new; looking to gain ground in business; preparing for a transition; pursuing the promises of God in your life...it is NOT easy!  Let me repeat that it is NOT easy!  There are so many battles we must face along the way and I know you feel me on this! The good news is that YOU, my friend, are going to find a lot of encouragement in this conversation today!  So grab that cup of lukewarm coffee, kombucha, whatever...and grab your Bible and a pen to take some notes!  We're going over 5 Key points -Biblical truths and PERSPECTIVES that will strengthen you for the inevitable battles or challenges you are going to face on your journey of growth.  Crossing over into the promises of God...our faith walk from “glory to glory” is not a promise to be easy. You are going to have to fight battles and TAKE what is yours. You are going to have to show your faith IN ACTION.  Remember WHO is in charge...and honor your duty as a servant. This is Biblical “warrior” status.  Your reality is not God's reality. If you are marching forward and working IN HIS PRESENCE... You cannot fail. You ARE victorious because He IS your success!  You will have battles even though you are walking in and towards the promises of God. Just because you struggle doesn't mean that God isn't in it. Ask Him for wisdom for He gives generously.  Set your plan and intentions, but trust God to orchestrate the details.   Connect ~ www.NourishingMichelle.com/connect Email ~ Hello@nourishingmichelle.com IG ~ @NourishingMichelle  FB ~ www.Facebook.com/NourishingMichelle 

On the May 12 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend recapped the A's win over the Red Sox at Fenway (2:30) and James Kaprielian's 2021 debut (10:00). He was joined by Former A's Beat Writer and author of Remember Who you are: What Pedro Gomez Showed Us About Baseball and Life Steve Kettmann (19:15) and Ray Fosse (33:00).

Today’s S.O.L. STORY is inspired by my 17 year old self. This was also the same year I began a journey of love that led to heartache, pain, shame, loss, grief, and undeniable delay… Hesitation. It’s based in fear. Fear of loss. Fear of fear. F.E.A.R. Forgetting Everything And Running. Stop. Fully Engage And Remember. Remember WHO you are. Remember what/who you love. Remember who loves YOU. What if you didn’t have to be afraid of loss because you’ve already given it YOUR ALL? It’s what I call fearlessly fearless. It’s not about being without fear. It’s about no longer fearing LESS. It’s about fearing…less. It’s not about forgetting. It’s about REMEMBERING. Re-membering your members. Who are THEY that you take with YOU? I take LOVE. I take LIFE. And when I fail to go because I hesitate, it robs my members of love and life. Remember to STOP hesitating. S.T.O.P. SAY IT — out loud. Take a deep breath. One. Two. Three. Push play. Instead of… Think it. Talk yourself out of it. Nothing counts Push/Pull and resist all day. It’s GO TIME, my dear. Let’s GO. Create the plan. Commit to it. Live it. Love it. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:   Where in your life are you hesitating right now? Identify it. Discover YOU. Fully Engage And Remember. Then create a plan. Commit to it. Live it. Love it. And S.T.O.P. as often as needed... I would love to hear what happens for you... If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com  Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you. If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there... And learn about an incredible opportunity for a select sacred group of 25 women who are ready and willing to RISE UP AND BE THE WOMAN. If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my new song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.  Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast… Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com) 

What do you do when you feel like you can’t get started? Remember Who you are and who you want to become. Reflect on where you will be goingGoals set direction but your identity will drive the results that you ultimately want to see. Make small incremental changesYour habits are cumulative in their affect and more powerful than your will.

“I’m Not Worried. I’m Just Concerned.” Matthew 6:25-34Verse 25 – I tell you DO NOT WORRY Verse 26—Example #1 – The Birds of the AirVerse 27—Example #2 – Adding to your Life (or Height) Verse 28-30—Example #3 – The Flowers of the FieldVerses 31, 32 – Remember Who your Dad IsVerse 33 – Here’s the key: Stay Busy Doing the Right Thing! P.S. Verse 34 – Don’t Worry About Tomorrow

Hello Breakthrough Friends, HUMP DAY! We are almost in the home stretch! Don't give up now! Remember WHY you are doing this. Remember WHO you are doing this for--you got this! Imagine if we could give the tools to have a meaningful exchange beyond commands and requests. Imagine if we could receive that from our loved ones so often counted out as being uninterested, or preoccupied with something else to give attention to the matter at hand. It's not just a dream for some. It's never too late! Today is Part 2 of our discussion with Occupational Therapist, Kelley Howe about communication for non speakers and limited speakers. As a Spelling to Communicate practitioner, she is going to share some of the amazing results of this work. This link will take you to an overview of Spelling to Communicate. https://vimeo.com/376731042 The International Association for Spelling as Communication is also a great place to learn more. https://i-asc.org/ This is a blog post by Ido Kedar. He is a non-speaking autistic individual and he communicates through spelling and typing. He does a great job of explaining brain/body disconnect and how his body limits what he is able to communicate. http://idoinautismland.com/?p=376 This is a podcast I was on recently. We talked about all things Spelling to Communicate. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-47-communication-comes-in-many-forms-spelling/id1480273037?i=1000490579951 Anything is possible with practice, -Kendrise Colebrooke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autism-breakthrough/support

Remember Who is on the throne. Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/26Thn2JdRtM

A lot of people think that prayer is difficult as many haven't taken the time to listen to what Jesus taught on the subject. Today we discover the 1st principle of prayer: Remember WHO you're praying to.

Today’s S.O.L. STORY is inspired by my 17 year old self. This was also the same year I began a journey of love that led to heartache, pain, shame, loss, grief, and undeniable delay… Hesitation. It’s based in fear. Fear of loss. Fear of fear. F.E.A.R. Forgetting Everything And Running. Stop. Fully Engage And Remember. Remember WHO you are. Remember what/who you love. Remember who loves YOU. What if you didn’t have to be afraid of loss because you’ve already given it YOUR ALL? It’s what I call fearlessly fearless. It’s not about being without fear. It’s about no longer fearing LESS. It’s about fearing…less. It’s not about forgetting. It’s about REMEMBERING. Re-membering your members. Who are THEY that you take with YOU? I take LOVE. I take LIFE. And when I fail to go because I hesitate, it robs my members of love and life. Remember to STOP hesitating. S.T.O.P. SAY IT — out loud. Take a deep breath. One. Two. Three. Push play. Instead of… Think it. Talk yourself out of it. Nothing counts Push/Pull and resist all day. It’s GO TIME, my dear. Let’s GO. Create the plan. Commit to it. Live it. Love it. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:   Where in your life are you hesitating right now? Identify it. Discover YOU. Fully Engage And Remember. Then create a plan. Commit to it. Live it. Love it. And S.T.O.P. as often as needed... I would love to hear what happens for you... If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com  Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you. I’m going to be inviting listeners onto the program. If you have a story you'd like to share — a song to sing (but not a Poor Me Story) — send me an email at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com and put SHARE MY STORY in the subject line. If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there... Go to YOU BE THE WOMAN NOW to learn more about our next 4-Week YOU BE THE WOMAN Program. Apply today.  And learn about an incredible opportunity for a select sacred group of 25 women who are ready and willing to RISE UP AND BE THE WOMAN. If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my new song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.  Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast… Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com) 

In Part 2 of our three part "Ark Narrative" (1 Samuel 4-6), we find what becomes of the Philistines (and Indiana Jones' Nazis) once they have gained possession of the Ark of the Covenant. Will they be able to control Almighty God once they gain control of His throne? Or does this wild, Sovereign God have a lesson for everyone involved?From there, we take the story to today, a special day leading up to Easter. The similarities are as unmistakable as they are beautiful, but there's also a warning for us, the same warning as the Philistines and Israelites received: Remember Who you are dealing with here.-----------------------Features "Blessed Be Your Name", by Beth & Matt RedmanCCLI Song # 3798438© 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Features "What a Beautiful Name", by Ben Fielding & Brooke LigertwoodCCLI Song # 7068424© 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)CCLI License # 1251412Clyde Christian Bible Church does not own the rights to any songs featured in this podcast, nor are we profiting off their use. They are included solely for the purpose of congregational worship.

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Today’s S.O.L. STORY is inspired by my 17 year old self. This was also the same year I began a journey of love that led to heartache, pain, shame, loss, grief, and undeniable delay… Hesitation. It’s based in fear. Fear of loss. Fear of fear. F.E.A.R. Forgetting Everything And Running. Stop. Fully Engage And Remember. Remember WHO you are. Remember what/who you love. Remember who loves YOU. What if you didn’t have to be afraid of loss because you’ve already given it YOUR ALL? It’s what I call fearlessly fearless. It’s not about being without fear. It’s about no longer fearing LESS. It’s about fearing…less. It’s not about forgetting. It’s about REMEMBERING. Re-membering your members. Who are THEY that you take with YOU? I take LOVE. I take LIFE. And when I fail to go because I hesitate, it robs my members of love and life. Remember to STOP hesitating. S.T.O.P. SAY IT — out loud. Take a deep breath. One. Two. Three. Push play. Instead of… Think it. Talk yourself out of it. Nothing counts Push/Pull and resist all day. It’s GO TIME, my dear. Let’s GO. Create the plan. Commit to it. Live it. Love it. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:   Where in your life are you hesitating right now? Identify it. Discover YOU. Fully Engage And Remember. Then create a plan. Commit to it. Live it. Love it. And S.T.O.P. as often as needed... I would love to hear what happens for you... If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you’re drowning in your life, please don’t hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com  ALSO... I’d be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com S.O.L.| NOT SOLO. If you haven't already joined the movement, you're personally invited to come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ I can't wait to meet you there, and engage with you even more! FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there... To listen to the song I wrote, you can do so here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and also cast your vote on your favorite version. Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life’s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast… Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

Recently, Frank & Tracey were invited to Gateway Fellowship in Bridgeville, Delaware to talk about the importance of understanding one's identity & purpose. In this podcast, Frank talks about how our purpose derives first from our identity, not the other way around. Remember: WHO you are will always be more important than WHAT you do. We hope you'll be encouraged by this talk! For more information about this podcast & other great content, visit pflhome.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/puregold/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/puregold/support

You may easily overlook the hinge in the story of Esther, but its easily overlooked in the story of our lives as well. The post Remember Who’s King appeared first on Anthony Baptist Church.

Takeaways Learn How to Learn: When tackling any new topic or initiative the first question you have to ask yourself is “why.” The second question should be “how.” Using the notion of synthesis, take all the artifacts, insights, and data points you can find from a variety of sources and then apply it to your own situation. This should help you determine at least one hypothesis as a starting point. And for crying out loud, pick up a book and start reading. Remember Who the Credibility Belongs To: No one cares what you know or what you think. The truth is, prospects are looking for a way to prove salespeople wrong. So, when you don’t have credibility, invoke those that do — i.e. your customers or external reports. When you can cite 3rd party research or share stories from successful customers, your story is more likely to stick. Every Objection Has a Hidden Meaning: Regardless of the type of objection you hear, you have to get to the root cause of the statement. While your prospect may seem to be evoking logic, there is always an underlying emotional reason. Find it and you’ll unlock the path to getting a deal done. One good exercise to go through on this is to state the objection and then insert a blank. If your prospect says “it’s too expensive,” go through all the possible things that could follow that statement to get to the root cause. Full Notes  https://www.salestuners.com/david-priemer Book Recommendations The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Jay Papasan Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail--but Some Don't by Nate Silver Sponsor Costello-What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do.

Exodus 13:1-2  Consecrate - קדֶש־ / qadashHoly, set-apart, dedicated, belonging to Numbers 18:16  “Remember WHO you are and WHOSE you are” Exodus 13:3-16 Phylacteries Two leather capsules containing word of the Law, fastened to a band, one...

Show Notes for Podcast 25 “Love Endures & Options” Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13 Devotional: “The Greatest of these is Love” Things to Remember: - Who is God as we raise our children? - The One who calls us - The One who equips us. - The One who cares. - The One who invites us to lean on Him. AND... - Our God is the Answer. - He is sufficient. - Our Savior is the Resource. - He deeply cares. OPTIONS As parents we are bombarded with gazillions of decisions we have to make for our children. As parents of children who have challenges, the decisions for those children can be quite daunting because they are outside our comfort zones and outside our familiarity. If the fit is not good – keep looking. Be open to new possibilities. Re-evaluate and regroup, if necessary. Tips to help as you evaluate: · Write out your questions · Search several trusted resources · Don’t be afraid of seemingly opposing ideas. o Mull them over. Talk about them. Identify pros and cons. · Most importantly PRAY. PRAY. PRAY. · Ask others to pray It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com NCBP – The National Center for Biblical Parenting – www.biblicalparenting.org