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None of us have gotten to where we are on our own. Along the way, a friend, co-worker, family member, Sunday School Teacher, or parent has helped, encouraged, taught, or made a way for us. Humans are social creatures. When God said it was not good for man to be alone, He was referring to more than just a spouse to share life with. Everyone has a role to play in the body of Christ. No matter how small that role may appear, each role is vital to the mission. After a movie, the credits show all the people who worked on the film. From the director to the key grip to the makeup artist, each has a vital role in bringing the movie to the big screen. The same is true in the kingdom of God. God has given us specific talents and expects us to use them for His glory. Do not let anyone diminish your role. God placed us right where we are to accomplish a specific purpose. 1 Corinthians 12:22 says that even the parts of the body that seem the weakest are indispensable.

None of us have gotten to where we are on our own. Along the way, a friend, co-worker, family member, Sunday School Teacher, or parent has helped, encouraged, taught, or made a way for us. Humans are social creatures. When God said it was not good for man to be alone, He was referring to more than just a spouse to share life with. Everyone has a role to play in the body of Christ. No matter how small that role may appear, each role is vital to the mission. After a movie, the credits show all the people who worked on the film. From the director to the key grip to the makeup artist, each has a vital role in bringing the movie to the big screen. The same is true in the kingdom of God. God has given us specific talents and expects us to use them for His glory. Do not let anyone diminish your role. God placed us right where we are to accomplish a specific purpose. 1 Corinthians 12:22 says that even the parts of the body that seem the weakest are indispensable.

This week, in Enid, Oklahoma, when a very upstanding couple is attacked, it leaves the husband dead, and the wife with a bullet wound. The problem is, nothing is as it seems. This nice, Sunday school teaching couple has also had some problems, mainly that this injured wife has been having affairs with seemingly everyone they know. Including a fellow Sunday school teacher, who looks extremely guilty. But was she in on it??Along the way, we find out how food trucks originally started, that no matter how much you want a relationship to work, both people have to want it, and that if you're going to claim that people tried to murder you, you should have more than a minor flesh wound!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talk 7 Elm Park Baptist Church (1951-1958) Part 2 Welcome to Talk 7 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. Today I'm going to tell you about my decision to follow Christ, my baptism and church membership, and my call to the ministry. My decision to follow Christ As I mentioned in an earlier talk, I cannot remember a time when I did not believe in Jesus, and, when at the age of eight I was asked by my father if I believed that Jesus had died for me, my immediate answer was yes. That was, after all, what I had been brought up to believe. But there is more to salvation than believing. Jesus began his ministry by preaching, The time has come…Repent and believe the gospel (Mark 1:15). The fact that Jesus loved us enough to die for our sins demands a response. If we truly believe it, we will repent, because we will hate the fact that our sins made it necessary for Jesus to suffer and die in our place. And true repentance will involve not just being sorry. It will entail a decision to turn from our sin, and to dedicate our whole life to him. I made that decision in April 1953 at the age of fourteen. Why it took so long I'm not quite sure. I remember that when I was about eleven my Sunday School Teacher asked us if we would like to ‘ask Jesus to come into our hearts' and for some reason I didn't respond. I think that part of the reason was embarrassment. I didn't want my parents and some of my aunts making a fuss and saying how wonderful it was that David had ‘made a decision'. So what eventually prompted me to surrender to the claims of Christ and give my life to him? Of course the correct theological answer to that question is the convicting power of the Holy Spirit working through the preaching of the Word of God. And that must have been what was happening, although I didn't realise it at the time. For several weeks in Bible Class my father had been preaching on John 3:16. Week by week I was constantly challenged by the thought that, if God loved me so much that he gave his only Son to die on the cross and save me from my sins, surely the very least I could do would be to give my life to him. So the major driving force behind my decision to do just that was undoubtedly the love of God. But that was not the only factor. There was also the fear of hell. And I think that may have been what finally clinched it. I was made very aware of the reality of hell through the preaching of Evangelist Tom Rees one Saturday night in the Central Hall, Westminster. Elm Park was only an hour's journey from central London and a group of us had travelled in to hear him [1]. Towards the close of his sermon, he stressed the dangers of rejecting Christ, and when he made the appeal I knew that I should stand up along with the many others who were responding to his message. But once again I resisted. My pride was holding me back. I didn't want to make a public declaration that I was a sinner who needed to be saved.     My baptism But the next day everything changed. There was to be a baptismal service in the evening and during the day my mother asked me if I had ever thought of being baptised, and I found myself saying yes. I understood very well that her question was not merely about being baptised. It carried with it part of the significance of baptism, the confession of Jesus Christ as my Saviour, my Lord, and my God. And so that evening when the minister made the appeal at the end of his sermon, while the congregation was singing the closing hymn, I walked forward with several other young people to indicate publicly my decision to give my life to Jesus and my desire to obey him by being baptised. The next baptismal service was arranged for July 19th, so there were several weeks to wait. But that gave us the opportunity to attend weekly baptismal classes at the ‘manse', the name given to the house where the minister lived. Each week he taught us the basics about the Christian life, paying special attention to the subject of baptism, and explaining why infant baptism, which is practised in some churches, is not biblical [2]. However, there was no teaching on the baptism in the Holy Spirit, which was something I did not hear about until I met some Pentecostal Christians a few years later. Nevertheless, I did find the minister's teaching very helpful, and I think that's why, when I became a pastor myself, I decided to provide similar classes for all those wanting to be baptised. In fact, the talks that I gave were later to form the basis of the contents of my little book, How to Live for Jesus. And of course they did include teaching on the baptism in the Spirit. When the day scheduled for the baptismal service finally arrived, the baptisms took place at the end of the Sunday evening service. The minister, who was dressed in black waterproof clothing, went down into the water first. Then, one at a time, the candidates went down to be baptised and each of us was asked by name, Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Saviour, your Lord, and your God? To which we replied, I do. Then the minister would say, Then on the confession of your faith and repentance towards God, I baptise you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. He then immediately baptised us, leaning us backwards into the water, dipping us right under (because that's the meaning of the word baptise) and as we came up out of the water the whole church would sing,             Follow, follow, I would follow Jesus, Anywhere, everywhere, I would follow on.             Follow, follow, I would follow Jesus, Anywhere he leads me I will follow on. And that is something I can honestly say I have tried to do ever since. And now, 72 years later, I have no regrets. The pathway he has led, and is still leading me on, has been wonderful. It has not always been easy, but it's been far better than going my own way. God's way is always best. Church membership After baptism, the next step was to become a church member. Of course, from the perspective of the New Testament, we all become members of the church the moment we receive Christ as our Saviour. We become members of the universal church which is comprised of all Christians, those already in Heaven, the church triumphant, and those still on earth, the worldwide church, the church militant. Our membership of that church remains permanent as long as we remain Christians. But which local church we belong to may vary from time to time according to where we are living. And, of course, in any one area there may be several different local churches, which has sadly resulted in some Christians having no real commitment to any one local church and acknowledging no real accountability to any church leadership. This is why many local churches, while recognising that all Christians who worship with them are members of the body of Christ, the universal church, nevertheless insist that to be a member of their local church a person must identify with the doctrinal beliefs of that church, acknowledge their accountability to the leadership and their fellow church members, and show a genuine commitment to that church. And that was what was expected of me when, shortly after my baptism, I asked to become a member of Elm Park Baptist Church. The application process was simple. I had to ask someone who was already a member to be my sponsor. After a friendly interview he brought a report to the next Church Members' Meeting and my name, together with the names of other young people who had been baptised at the same time as me, was put to the vote. As a result we were all accepted into membership. Church membership carried with it the privilege of being able to join in the discussions at church meetings and included the right to vote, even for those of the minimum age for membership, which was just fourteen. I always enjoyed those meetings, which were held every two months. Being able to participate in decision making meant that I felt a sense of responsibility and I was constantly aware of developments in the church programme. Now I realise that different churches operate in many different ways and that some leaders are hesitant to involve the members in this kind of way for fear of the kind of unpleasantness that I have heard has gone on in some church meetings. All I can say to that is that, in my experience, the advantages of involving the people in decision making on important matters far outweigh any disadvantages. What's more, the dangers of abuse and corruption that so often have taken place when all the power is vested in a few, or even in just one person, must be avoided at all costs. I do believe that leadership should lead, and lead by example. But to be a leader is not the same as being a dictator. If you are really a leader, people will follow you. That's why, as a church leader, I have never been afraid to ask the people to endorse any major decisions made by the leadership team. But that brings me to my call to ministry. My call to ministry As a teenager, of course, my understanding of church and church leadership was very much determined by my limited experience of  Elm Park Baptist Church. Like most people then, and many people still today, I assumed that a local church must be led by a man called the minister or vicar. It was his responsibility to lead and preach at all the services and that, to do this, he needed to have received a special call from God. So when I refer to my call to the ministry I am using the expression in the way that I understood things back then. I have since come to see things very differently, and that will become evident in later talks. For now, it will be enough to say that I now understand that the word minister simply means servant and that, since all God's people are called to serve him, all God's people are in a sense ministers. But that is not to say that some people do not receive a special call to some particular area of service. In my particular case, I now realise that other people may have seen in me the potential to become a preacher long before I realised it myself. I was only fourteen when I was asked to give a short talk in the Sunday evening service at my church. It was what was called a Youth Sunday when the young people from my father's Bible class were asked to take responsibility for the service. Three of us were asked to speak for five minutes each and my father gave us help as to what we might say. That was my first experience of public speaking and, to my surprise, the following year I was invited to take on the preaching single handed. Then, another year later, I was asked to preach at the Sunday morning service. I am so grateful to the church leaders for spotting the potential that was in me and giving me the opportunity to develop it. Even then, however, although I enjoyed preaching, I did not feel any sense of call. That came when I attended a Baptist Church summer school held at Mamhead, not many miles from where I now live in beautiful Devon. Mamhead House, built in the nineteenth century regardless of cost and set in 164 acres of glorious parkland overlooking Lyme Bay and Exmouth has been described as ‘Devon's grandest country mansion'. Summer School was a holiday for young Christians which included sessions of teaching until 11:00 AM and evening meetings for worship and further teaching after the evening meal. The rest of the day was taken up with leisure activities which included trips to the nearby seaside town of Dawlish, coach trips to Dartmoor, and rambles in the countryside surrounding Mamhead. I attended Summer School there for three years in succession from 1954 to 1956. But it was in 1955 that the Lord clearly spoke to me about my future. I had completed my O Levels in 1954 and was now halfway through my A Level course and beginning to think about my future. But I wasn't particularly looking for guidance at that point as I was expecting to go to university after my A Levels and felt I had plenty of time to make up my mind.     Then, one evening, after the preacher had finished speaking and we had sung the final song, the Revd. Cyril Rushbridge, who had been leading the meeting, said something like this: This isn't part of what we had planned for this evening, but I just feel that the Lord wants me to tell you how I felt my call to the ministry. He went on to explain that he had had no dramatic experience like Saul on the road to Damascus but described in a simple way how he had ‘received his call'. Unfortunately, I can't remember the details of what he said. All I can tell you is that when he had finished speaking I just knew that God wanted me to be a minister. And to clinch it, Kathleen O'Connor, a girl from our church came up to me as soon as the meeting had finished and said, David, do you now know what God wants you to do with your life? To which I replied, Yes, Kate, I'm going to be a minister. I later went and spoke with the Revd. Rex Mason, a graduate of Regent's Park College, Oxford, who had been the preacher that evening and asked for his advice. He had read English (I think) at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, before going on the read Theology at Regent's Park. He recommended that I do something similar, widening my outlook on life by taking a degree in something different before concentrating on Theology. The next thing to do was to let my parents know what had happened and, as I was away at Mamhead for at least another week, I sent them a postcard saying something like, I hope you don't mind, but I've decided to be a minister! And when I got home they told me something they had never told me before. They had prayed for this from before I was born. I also told my minister, the Revd. Leslie H. Moxham, about my call to the ministry and asked if there was anything I could do immediately to start to prepare for what God was calling me to. And he suggested that I start attending the midweek Prayer and Bible Study meeting, something I had not done because of all my other commitments to church activities. So I did what he suggested and was not disappointed. He was a great Bible teacher and I learnt a lot in those meetings, even though, as I have already mentioned, the number of meetings got me into trouble with my History teacher at school. So looking back, I am very grateful to God for my years at Elm Park Baptist and, although I was to move on when I was baptised in the Spirit in 1959, my remaining years there were to prove some of the most exciting and significant years of my life. But that's the subject of the next talk.   [1] Incidentally, in the years that followed we also went several times to hear Billy Graham during his visits to Haringey, Earls Court, and Wembley Stadium. [2] Please see Chapter Thirteen of You'd Better Believe It where I show the biblical reasons for saying this.

Pastor David MorrisonJonah had been running because the Lord had told him to give a message. Jonah was running from the creator of the seas and found himself in the storm.- Jonah 1:2 (NLT)The sailors offered God a sacrifice and vowed to serve Him!God Rescues the Pagan Sailors- Jonah has been running from God, and he doesn't want to do what God says so much that he is willing to leave his country and go as far in the opposite direction as possible! So, they cast Jonah overboard, and God sends a great fish; Scripture says...it doesn't mention a whale, and it swallows Jonah, and he lives in the belly of the whale for 3 days and nights.God Miraculously Rescues Jonah- So, while in the belly of the fish, he cries out to God in prayer: - Jonah 2:1-3a, 7-9 (NLT)- Jonah vows to do what the Lord says, as though he were surrounded by death. God hears him and is his salvation!Then the Lord tells Jonah to go to Ninevah and deliver the message He gave him, "Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are."Jonah goes to Ninevah. It's a massive city, so big it takes three days to walk across, and he walks in one day and says a few words. It almost feels done halfway.Jonah 3:4b (NLT)- The people of Ninevah, including the king, heard the message, repented, and declared three days of fasting and mourning, even for the animals.Jonah 3:10 (NLT)God Rescues the People Of Ninevah- This is good news, right!? Not in the eyes of Jonah. Ninevah was the Capital of the empire of Assyria, a massive empire that was taking over part of the world. They did this ruthlessly and under the authority of its false gods.Jonah 4:2-3 (NLT)- When a prophet says something that doesn't happen, that's not good for his prophet's street cred.Jonah 4:10 (NLT)- As I prayed about this, I was moved by the power of repentance and God's forgiving nature!The Old Testament presents a picture of the Gospel, the Good News of God's Grace!In this story, God rescues a group of filthy pagan sailors who say they will serve God now. He rescues a rebellious prophet who ran from God and wasn't obedient with a good attitude, and then He rescues a group of people known for their brutality, who simply repent!"Repentance is a change of mind, heart, and direction." - David's Sunday School Teacher.- True repentance is like Jonah, who went 2,500 miles in the opposite direction - it is a change!It is one thing to recognize that God's grace is available to all people; it's another to accept that this is possible for people who have harmed you.When extending grace becomes personal, you realize just how powerful it is. God's grace doesn't rely on your approval, but Scripture also says that the measure we use will be returned to us. Here is the wild thing: sometime later, the people of Ninevah invaded Israel and Judah and captured the holy land. God forgave a people that he knew would sin again in the future.As I began to examine how Jonah's life mirrored Christ's, I realized that Jesus started His ministry on earth in a region near Galilee, where Jonah was from.Matthew 4:17 (NLT)- The message was simple: repent, for God is among us, and His kingdom is coming. So, turn from serving the wrong things and follow me.Matthew 12:39-40 (NLT)- Jonah foreshadowed the resurrection of Christ, who died to restore God's relationship with humanity and demonstrate His authority to do these things!He cares about you so much...- He offers an opportunity to repent and turn to Him.- He offers you a chance to stop running from the call that He has placed on your life.- He offers You a call to extend grace to those that you would rather not.He cares about you so much that, like Jonah, He invites you to answer a question: Shouldn't I feel sorry for such a great city?Do you share the burden that God has for others? Do you share the love for the unlovable that God has?

Why Have You Forsaken Me Psalm 22:1 English Standard Version Why Have You Forsaken Me? To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. 22 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? View the Lesson On https://x.com/FreddieCHoward2/status/1845452517351563383 Please Share God willing!!! #Howcee Productions Gospel "Bringing Families Communities and Churches Together" Music gospel music. What is gospel music? What is the common factor in all gospel music? that is sang played written regardless of what genre. The answer God (The Father) The Son (Jesus) The Spirit (Holy Spirit The Holy Ghost The Comforter) We play all style of music in one place. We will cover all elements of the human being. We will minister to the whole man. Come join us. In "Bringing Families communities and Churches Together" Howcee Productions Gospel Sunday School # 1 Freddie C. Howard @ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoHjbLzETm22NZQrxktulqGf5woSRYlFz&si=ZA4A7moWyMqm8y3A Support for Howcee Productions Gospel paypal.me/FreddieCollinsHoward Thank you. "Host" Freddie C. Howard #HOWCEE

Have you been a "somebody" and you've lost your identity? Maybe you've been a Pastor, a Worship Leader, a Sunday School Teacher.....or even an airplane mechanic. And now that you aren't that...who are you? In this episode John shares with you something he has taken 14 years to figure out, who he is. Your identity is so much more than just a job title, and knowing that is key to regaining who you are after losing your identity.

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Yes!  You are in!  Meet John from Mecca, my brother from another mother and one of the most interesting people you'll find in the Coachella Valley of California.  Odds are that you dig money. Preface, I'm not a fan of the prosperity gospel.  It's clear that God doesn't give us everything you/I want.  Yet how much do you trust?  Can you out give God?  Maybe you believe and practice all what you are about to hear, yet would you back it like that Sunday School teacher did to John from Mecca?  Here you go...

When the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints rejected Jeffrey Lundgren from both a position as the Kirtland Temple Guide and Sunday School Teacher, his already disturbing beliefs became completely unhinged. Having already developed a following of individuals within the church, he convinced many of them that it would be their Godly mission to oust the current church elders and recapture the Temple to bring about a long time mormon belief. As the plan took shape, Jeffrey's vision grew increasingly violent. Fortunately for the church, local police became suspicious and began working with the FBI to put a stop to the plan. Unfortunately for Jeffrey's followers, he caught on and the plans changed along with who he condemned. They would instead go out to live in the wilderness for a time to meet Jesus. He insisted they could only do so if they rid themselves of the worst sinners and according to him that was a family with 3 young children. Tune in as Elysia works really hard to get this horrific story out of her system and Savannah is truly left angry and speechless. Then plan on taking a mental health break because this one's a doozy!   Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook!   Sources: Cult Justice: The Cult Tapes; Season 1, Episode 5 https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-timeline-of-events/ https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/true-crime-dinner-invite-ends-in-missouri-family-cult-killing/ https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-the-prison-sentences/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-01-13-me-188-story.html https://casetext.com/case/state-v-lundgren-1 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-6th-circuit/1105132.html https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/state-v-lundgren-1993-892948386 https://murderpedia.org/male.L/images/l/lundgren_jeffrey_don/lundgren_jeffrey.pdf https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/ohio-cult-leader-executed-for-slaying-family-of-5/ https://casetext.com/case/state-v-lundgren-7 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/mormons-timeline/ https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/fundamentalist-church-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints Timesuck | The Kirtland Cult Killings and Jeffrey Lundgren: 1 of 2 https://www.jstor.org/stable/43200280 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/W025516 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A224420 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A237062 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A230044 https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2007/11/14/site-ohio-cult-murders-razed/23329962007/ https://krcgtv.com/news/local/alleged-child-abuser-had-cult-murderer-father https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/crime/2010/03/05/father-jailed-in-infant-abuse/64062068007/           Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

William “Rod” Elmer “Bill” Held William Elmer Held was given life by his Creator and was born on November 15, 1951 in Evansville, Indiana, the child of the late Elmer and Marie (Harker) Held. He was reborn by God's grace in Christ Jesus through the waters of Holy Baptism on December 9, 1951 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Evansville, Indiana. The Lord Jesus baptized him through the hands of Rev. E.G. Dobelstein. His baptismal sponsors were Edward L Harker and Ervin Held. Growing in God's Word, grace, and knowledge of Jesus as he attended St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran School through grade school. He as was catechized by Rev. Paul Mroch. On April 11, 1965 Elmer confessed the Holy Apostolic Faith given him in holy baptism and was confirmed at St. Paul's. His confirmation verse was John 8:31,32 Elmer was a graduate of Harrison High School in Evansville, Indiana, and received an A.A. at Concordia College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On October 18, 1975 the Lord united Elmer and Carol Lee Gill in the blessed institution of marriage. They were married at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Seward, NE by Christ through the Rev. Clarence Reisdorf. Diane Gill was the Maid of Honor and Rubin Schmidt was the Best Man. The Lord blessed their marriage with three children and 48 years together to see their “children's children.” Elmer served Christ as a Christian husband, father, and as an agronomist with Farmland Industries in Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. After moving back to Indiana, he served his neighbors working at Whirlpool and Masterbrand Cabinets and finished his career as a truck driver for Buchta Trucking. Elmer was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, serving various churches as Sunday School Teacher, Elder, and on various boards. He loved singing in the choirs and playing handbells. Elmer and Carol transferred their membership to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tell City, Indiana in November 2013. On Sundays after church service, he could be found in his favorite chair watching his beloved rednecks turning left, ie. Nascar Races. Left to look forward to the reunion that awaits all Christians on the Last Day in the resurrection of the body and the life of the world to come are his wife Carol (Gill) Held, daughter Linda Ekong and husband Eric of Ireland, Indiana, son Phillip and wife Stacey Held of Newburgh, Indiana and daughter Danielle Hulsman and husband Brad of Ireland, Indiana. He was loved and will be missed by 11 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and many friends and family. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded Home to Heaven through death by his sister, Linda Marie Held. Memorial contributions may be made to CLEF- Confessional Lutheran Education Foundation.

Don't mind me struggling to speak Yoruba. Listen to the end, get excited in Jesus. By the way, it is Simon of Cyrene, my Sunday School Teacher needs to spank me. Don't forget to share with one person. Happy Easter Sunday! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susanna-betha/message

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"My parents pushed me to do my best," say Gina. "They had high expectations all the way."  It didn't help Gina's cause that one of her teachers told her mother that "you could be an outstanding student if you tried." But in time the message paid off.Now a proud mother of three and a Childbirth Attorney, Gina works full time as did her mother. It's that balance of working all day and time to spend with kids after school on the field, cheering them on from the sidelines.Susan or Sue, "was the brains behind  the operation" says my guest about her mother working full time as the VP of "Champion Screw Machine Engineering" in Michigan.  Sue was also passionate about playing her guitar. She performed regularly at the Contemporary Services at their local church in addition to being a Sunday School Teacher.One of the most significant messages Gina has learned from her mom is to be non-judgmental. "She always told me, the easiest thing you can do is talk behind someone's back," continues Mundy, "If you can't say it to their face, don't say it. My mother is by far, one of the most positive people I have ever met."Gina's was also very close with her maternal grandmother, Sue's mom.  Grandmother and daughter had similar personalities and when ever the three grandkids went to spend time with their grandmother, she was sure to drop everything and loved spending every minute with them. Gina was so proud to have been asked to  deliver the eulogy at her grandmother's funeral service.My guest's message comes from the heart and as a Childbirth Attorney, she wants couples to be prepared and aware of the nuances of a delivery room and the benefits of choosing the best doctors possible to help ensure  the delivery of a  healthy baby and a happy mother.Gina's recent book is titled "A PARENT'S GUIDE TO A SAFER CHILDBIRTH- EXPECTING THE BEST:USING THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE  TO HELP YOU DELIVER A HEALTHY BABY.”A childbirth attorney for over 20 years, Gina wants to give her readers the tools to prevent any accidents that may possible take place in the delivery room.She delves into what happens during birth and trying to figure out from the delivery team  what exactly happened.   Her goal is to help parents prepare for child birth to make sure these mistakes and complications don't happen during the birth, so they can have a healthy baby and mother. She suggests that getting involved before birth can help save lives.   Mundy insists " the book isn't about about what can go wrong but making sure it all goes right."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s490W_1u5Vchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz_SlIJ-Qo8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Y7EbXocJohttps://www.championscrew.com/TANOURY, NAUTS, McKINNEY & DWAIHY, PLLC: WEBSITE-https://tnmdlaw.com/*INSTAGRAM:GINA MUNDYFB: GINA MUNDY, AUTHOR LINKEDIN: GINA MUNDY "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are."Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out my website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloFind audio versions of the podcast here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/60j14qCcks4AP3JUrWrc2MLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/ Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/60j14qCcks4AP3JUrWrc2M Apple Podcasts Facebook:Should have listened to my motherJackie TantilloInstagram:Should have listened to my motherJackietantillo7LinkedIn:Jackie TantilloYOUTUBE:Should have listened to my mother

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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about Calvinism being taught in a church that claims to be non-Calvinist. What is the best way to counter Calvinist teaching without being disrespectful or rude? How can churches teach more consistently with their doctrinal statement? Bob and Ken

Don Bradley is more than just the greatest LDS historian of the 21st century.... apparently he is also a phenomenal 5th Sunday School Teacher! Check out his insightful re-interpretation of prophecy, prayer, and Alma 32 in the Book of Mormon. There's no way Joseph Smith made this up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wardradio/support

Contact Alan: alan@dtbatogether.com Contact Trent: gasconadevalleybaptist@gmail.com Facebook Website   Episode 247: Build-A Sunday School Teacher   This person can make or break so much of your church   Has an outreach mindset Has a passion for the class loves them prays for them ministers to them Has committed to the long haul Has good study habits Committed to study scripture and background material not just Saturday night Has teaching skills,/is learning how to teach Willing to ask good questions Not a lecturer - get everyone involved Has the ability to apply: Can make the lesson relevant to life today! - make it come alive! Has people skills - Doesn't let one person take over the class discussion Has the ability to accept constructive criticism

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by physical therapist and entrepreneur, Brian Smith. Brian Smith graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis with a Bachelor and Master of Science Physical Therapy. He is a physical therapist and the former owner of The Sideline, a physical therapy clinic and fitness center in downtown Martin. Brian is now Vice President for Compliance with Dynamix Physical Therapy and is Clinic Director for the Martin location. Brian is a member of First Baptist Church in Martin where he is a Sunday School Teacher, Children & Youth Leader, and a member of the Choir & Praise Team. Brian is a board member for Charger Foundation, Westview Quarterback Club, Jackson State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and a former board member for the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. He is also an active youth sports coach in the community. Brian has two children, Hayden and Caisley. Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

In todays "Crazy Crime of Passion" DCS tells the story of John List who murdered his family and then started an entire new life in a new city. Plus DCS talks partying with old friends, a new camera you swallow and Pete Davidson calling PETA.

Retired Major Donny Bigham served 27 years of service to the Nation in the Marine Corps and the US Army. He is humbled to have served in almost every position within the composite of an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen (greater than 45 months). Major Bigham was honored to be the First ever Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Army (Conventional Forces) for the past six years while in uniform. He was instrumental in being part of the team that changed the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years and co-authoring the Occupational Performance Assessment Test for initial screening of future Soldiers. He designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) at Fort Jackson and Fort Benning, emphasizing true strength, mobility, and speed to increase lethality and survivability across six pillars for the Warrior! Lastly, the TAP-C is the first-ever center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion designed under his tenure. He was recognized as the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator of the Year (Strength Coach). Also, Major Bigham was awarded the 2016 Army Male Athlete of the Year. He is a 2x IPF World Champion in Raw Powerlifting and the current drug tested IPF World Record Holder in the Squat. Currently, Major Bigham is a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University pursuing a terminal degree in Human Sport and Performance.Major Bigham's military awards and schools include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge, and Expert infantryman Badge. His strength coaching credentials include NSCA RSCC, CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D, RPR, USAW 1, FMS 1 & 2, TRX 1 & 2, Kfit 1 & 2. In addition to his military service, Major Bigham has also served as Head Strength Coach for North Western High School, Youth Pastor, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, High School Teacher (Math & Science), Head Varsity Baseball Coach, and Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C.

Her career began as a DJ in Michigan and then talked her husband into moving to LA with no jobs.Voice over work led to where she is today, the difficulty of being an actress, and dealing with rejection of not getting a part. The first job on “Only in Hollywood” and what she recalls about that, being on scare tactics, MAD TV, & Netflix.The process of recording a video game, landing roles in 9 films and 5 commercials in 2002, the importance of an agent and getting the role in Disney's “Cheaper by the Dozen.”What it means to be part of The Lifetime Movie Network, her upcoming film “Armageddon” on Sci Fi Network which will be released soon! She talks about her two viral PSA's (Love Has No Labels & Save the Bees).Her Christmas Movie, “Crown Prince of Christmas” starts airing on December 10th on Great American Family. Hear what it is about, where and when it was shot and how to find it in your area.Does the red carper ever get old? The shows conclude with her favorite role to play role to play, who she at home, being a Sunday School Teacher, and how to connect with her (see links). Nancy Harding Links:Follow Nancy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.harding/Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/Crown Prince of Christmas: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-prince-for-the-holidays/Before the Lights Links:THE LIGHT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cBUd3MLwoejlVpn5Vt9JAHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/ Support the showFollow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Nathan is a Deacon & Sunday School Teacher at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Vocationally he is an Engineer who graduated from LSU. In this episode, we discuss the influence of Martyn Lloyd Jones in the 20th century. Nathan took time to read Ian Murray's masterful 2 Volume biography on the life of Lloyd Jones. Linked here: https://amzn.to/3EnpQZp The Shorter Biography of Lloyd Jones by Ian Murray: https://amzn.to/3UBEnpw DVD on the life of Lloyd Jones: $40, but comes with a lot of materials accompanying it: https://amzn.to/3tCA9CJ Works of Lloyd Jones: Spiritual Depression by Lloyd Jones: https://amzn.to/3NVj7sE Preaching and Preachers: https://amzn.to/3A3Sigm Sermon on the Mount: https://amzn.to/3E02pnt Seeking the Face of God: https://amzn.to/3Emr72Q Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled: https://amzn.to/3Tpxqaa Life in Christ (Studies in 1 John): https://amzn.to/3tkyrWc Revival: https://amzn.to/3UH8Xhu Joy Unspeakable: https://amzn.to/3EvA8qt Great Doctrines of the Bible: https://amzn.to/3hwdHZ4 From Fear to Faith: https://amzn.to/3fUOOpn The Cross: God's Way of Salvation: https://amzn.to/3UPubtH Sermons of Martyn Lloyd Jones: https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travis-mcneely/support

The Reverend Andra D. Sparks is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He is the eldest son of the late Cedric L. Sparks and the late Doris Jones Sparks. He is a lifelong member of First Missionary Baptist Church East Boyles. He has been actively involved in all aspects of the ministry. He has previously served as an Associate Minister, Deacon (Vice-Chairman), Trustee (Vice-Chair) Director of Youth and Children's Activities, Sunday School Teacher and the church's legal advisor. Reverend Sparks was educated in the Birmingham Public School System. He is a 1981 graduate of West End High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1985 from Tuskegee Institute and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1988. Reverend Sparks is a graduate of the United States Army Judge Advocate General's School. He also pursued studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary. He has been honored for community service activities. In 2013 Metro NAACP Award as Pastor of the Year, April 2012, Inducted into the YMCA Order of the Red Triangle (the highest honor for a volunteer). Community Champion Award – The Dannon Project 2010 Meritorious Achievement Award – Lawson State Community College- January 2008 presented with the Key to City of Gadsden, Alabama; Recognized as one the most influential citizens in the 2009 and 2008 Edition of Who's Who in Birmingham, Alabama; 2007 Appointed to the Blue Ribbon Committee to Review the Birmingham Mayor/Council Act; 2006 Recognized as a “Trailblazer for Education” Birmingham City Schools, Ted Hawkins Award of Excellence, Jarvis Christian College Birmingham Alumni; Appreciation from Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.; 2005 Award of Appreciation from Jefferson County Aids in Minorities; February 2004 The Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Science Professionals presented him with Family Advocate Award. In 2003, he was presented with the first Western Area YMCA Harrison/ Atkins Award for Outstanding Board Leadership. In 2002 he received the first IMPACT Family Counseling G.O.L.D. Medal Award, and was presented the Professional Child Advocacy Award from Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. In 2001 he represented the Birmingham City Council District Eight on the Citizen's Commission of Redistricting (Co-Chair). In 2000 he was honored as Adult Volunteer of the Year by the Western Area YMCA. In March 2008, he was appointed Municipal Court Judge for the City of Fairfield, the first African American to hold the position. In August 2008, the Birmingham City Council appointed Judge Sparks to a newly established seat on Birmingham's Municipal Court to establish and preside over the Drug Court and Gun Court Dockets. He was reappointed in 2012. In December 2010 he was appointed Presiding Judge for the City of Birmingham Municipal Court (the largest Municipal Court in the State of Alabama with five full time judges, two part-time Special Judges and more than one hundred employees) by the Mayor. Reverend Sparks has been happily married to the former Karen Moore since June 28, 1986. They are the proud parents of Anthony (author of #Better and RelationTips) who is married to Ashley (a teacher in the Hoover School District) and Brittany, (a registered nurse with UAB who writes the blog Until Nothing Is Left) who is married to George (a Birmingham firefighter). They are the proud grandparents of Aidan, who currently believes he will be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, George Solomon, and Ashton Donell.

I just would to express something; please keep in mind that brick and mortar doesn't make a church, people do. People can also divide or break a church too. You may hold a church service anywhere at any time. At a coffee shop, on a park bench, on a motorcycle, online, in your living room, on your back deck… And we all should and need to attend church, please see my article at this link: https://purposeprinciplespassion.com/2020/05/20/3502/ Some churches or denominations and “Boards of Elders” and/or “Deacons” do not get this. It is the gathering of believers seeking knowledge, wisdom, repentance, to learn, serve, grow, get equipped and go out to make to Disciples whom make Disciples. Granted we need the biblical organization and storehouses as described in the bible. However, NEVER forget people are the church! I personally have been a Deacon, an Elder, a Church Treasurer, a Sunday School Teacher, a Missionary, a Ministry Leader of multiple ministries, a Pastors “right hand man”, and been involved in church for a very long time. Church was never meant to be a museum for saints, artifacts, fancy worship theatrics, craft coffee, man made doctrine, human bureaucracy, clicks, favoritism of the whom has and whom has not, for whom tithes more and whom tithes less, whom has recognized talents and whom does not, whom may have a certain social class and connections and whom does not. We are all human, we all bleed the same, and we are all sinners only saved by grace. We are to love others to the cross by our Godly wisdom, not of our human flesh. We are to love the hell out of others with empathy, love, mercy and grace. It is not about organized religion, or being adhered to a man made doctrine or denomination. It is about building, delivering, or sending a hospital for sinners, and we are all sinners, to love others, accept them, and walk along side them to lead them to the cross and an understanding of what a relationship with Jesus Christ is all about. To have Jesus as our example to strive to be like. To speak, lead, serve, teach, and love like Jesus. And to me it is not longer the acronym of WWJD (What Would Jesus Do), it should be DWJD, (Do What Jesus Did). I'm not perfect here, by far. I've made mistakes, I've failed and offended. But I have learned a bit along the way and read, feel, believe with both head and heart knowledge that I know what the Gospel says after over 30+ years reading. studying, and humbly trying to mold it into my life; while being involved in church more than half my life; that more than not a lot of churches simply do not get it. --- 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/purposeprinciplespassion/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purposeprinciplespassion/support

Join Host Tiffany Cooley as she interviews Prophet Darrel Davis in a discussion about The Remnant. Prophet Darryl Davis is a native of Indianapolis, In. He was baptized and became a Spirit filled believer the summer of 1980, and answered the call to ministry in 2000, while serving under the leadership of the late Bishop Morris E. Golder. He received his ordination in 2005, under Bishop Byron V. Johnson of New Wineskin Ministries; where he served as leader of the prophetic ministry, associate to the altar ministry and adult Sunday School Teacher. He established Sychar Ministries in 2008, where he serves to teach and train up-and-coming prophets how to navigate in their call to the prophetic office. Prophet Davis was affirmed as a Prophet to the Body of Christ in 2018, under the leadership and covering of the late Bishop Byron V. Johnson and Apostle Barbara McClain of Barbara McClain Ministries. He is currently writing a book entitled "The Final Cut; The Hour of  GOD's End-Time Remnant." Prophet Davis's mandate for this season is to be one voice among many to God's Remnant and to prepare the way of the LORD's soon return by teaching and training those who have ears to hear.

On this Episode of Awakened To Grace we are joined by Guest Joe Herron. Joe has been a Sunday School Teacher, Leader, Politician and advocate for the Bible. We sit down to talk about the reliability of God's word and wether we can build our lives on these truths we find all through scripture.

Nana's Summertime Treats by Sharon RogersAs far as my family can remember, from back in the early 1960s up to the present, most summers when school is out African American children are sent down South to stay with close family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, to learn how to work the fields or just for free child care. In those days, we truly believed in the scripture that says, "I am my brother's keeper" (Genesis 4:9).This story is about a little girl named Kiari in the twenty-first century, and the routine continues. Kiari is taught that Nana, her grandmother, does her share to keep the family going. What Kiari learns is that being a good cook is hard work. Kiari also learns some reading skills and business techniques at a very young age. She looks forward to sharing this valuable time with her grandparents.Sharon Rogers was born and raise in the small town of Hickman Kentucky population 2,365. She is the daughter of Aubrey and Annie Ruth Brown. Number five out of six children, raised with three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Fulton County High School. She was a devote member of Lake Chapel Baptist Church where she help taughtSunday School and song in the choir. She would take the Sunday School lesson and put them into today terms so the student could understand it better. She would go over the lesson with her mom to make sure she was on the right track. Sharon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics, Child Development from Murray State University and a Master's Degree in Education, Instructional Technology from American InterContinental University. She has been writing since high school. She creates stories from her family photo albums. She uses her past and present experiences to uplift young children and motivate them to be all they can be, no matter their age. As a Head Start teacher she would write stories about her students as the star of the story to make them laugh and feel empowered to add to the store. As the Community Resource Manager, when the pandemic hit, she transitioned this service to online so parents could have story time in the homes with their children by creating “Mrs. Sharon Reading Corner. Her ultimate goal is that children actually be excited about learning and seeing themselves in what is read to and with them. She wants them to see the power and potential that reading can have on their lives and the place it can take them.. Sharon is a proud member of Galilee Baptist Church: She served as a Sunday School Teacher, Director of Junior Church, and Black History Month Director. Sharon took pride in building the church Library. Sharon and her husband Alfonso, donated for ten years the Damion Rogers Scholarship to one graduating senior for higher education. Sharon also assist students in preparing for college. Sharon remains connected to her Murray State University community as an active member of the Alumni Association. She was inducted as the Outstanding Children's Services Professional-Child Advocate Award in 2014. Sharon recognizes that ‘you can write the script to your own movie or story. She believes when you bless someone else you are blessed for giving. She is committed to continuing being a servant leader. She spends her free time doing motivational speaking for teenagers, writing children's short stories, poetry, shopping and spending time with her family and Christian friends.” She presently resides in Lansing, Michigan with her wonderful husband Alfonsohttps://www.amazon.com/Nanas-Summertime-Treats-Sharon-Rogers/dp/1662468342/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M7GBXRH3OIPK&keywords=Sharon+Rogers+Nana%27s+Summertime+Treats&qid=1662697095&sprefix=dr+patrinia+m+bryant+ruby+and+adora+a+bilingual+story+and+activity+book+%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1https://www.pagepublishing.com/books/?book=nanas-summertime-treatshttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/92222kppa.mp3   

This Anthology has been a World changer from the day of launch. 2X BEST SELLER (Paperback & Kindle), BEST SELLER in 36 categories, #1 in 8 categories and Multi-International BEST SELLER. Apostle Deborah and I's hope for this book is that it will Ignited that Fire in you to serve those around you and help change the world. Through these interviews I hope to help you get to know each author better and share their stories more in depth with the world. Today on WRITE NOW Dr. Pamela has the honor of hosting Women of Power – Mary Davis Mary Ellen Davis, is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, a proud graduate of Hamilton High School and for over 40 years has dedicated her life as a servant, community advocate and volunteer to the St. Louis community. In the 1970s, relocated to St. Louis, MO, obtained an Associate Degree in Diet Technology from St . Louis Community College of Florissant Valley, started raising a family, volunteering in her community, working and retiring from BJC Health Systems as a Radiology Transcriptionist. 40 plus year member of Mount Esther Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the Mass Choir, a Sunday School Teacher and serves on the Trustee and Deaconess Board. For over 25 years, Mary has been a member of the Federation of Block Units of Metropolitan. St. Louis, an auxiliary of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis where she has served as the Area F Council Chair for, the 1st Ward, 2nd Ward and the 27th Ward of St. Louis and is currently the Financial Secretary and Membership Committee Chair. With God's compass for me, this has all paid off and now I am the newly elected Committeewoman of the 27th ward, a better position to empower my constituents with valuable insight of how the city offices and how imperative their vote is. # the people make the Community, Davis has been awarded for her exemplifying such dedication and devotion of the Saint Louis community. She received the prestigious S.P. Stafford award from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Harper's Cup from the Federation of Block Units of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Earl E. Howe Community Service Award from the 27th Ward. In 2020, she received Community Recognition from the Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated and Special Recognition from Pastor Johnathan Lewis of the Saint Mathew Lutheran Church of the 27th ward, for participation and support of their 120th Anniversary Celebration. She continues to be a servant by becoming a licensed Life and Health Insurance agent and licensed in Fixed Annuities to offer financial literacy to the St. Louis families. Mary is an independent Representative of Primerica and a strong supporter of their mission to help people become debt free, be properly protected with insurance and become financially independent. She offers free literacy classes on building a financial house. Certified as a Mental Health First Aid Responder, so she is able to support and better serve her community. She is also a certified Senior health agent. Family is important to Mary, as she is a proud mother of four, Ardrea Allen, Fredrick S. Davis, Tara Davis Smith and Robert Davis Jr., a proud grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Mary's family time is spent during Saturday brunches, playing games and traveling with family, friends and colleagues. Encouraging them to build a relationship with God, he will direct your path. Ps 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good. A woman on a mission to always position herself to help others, by providing empowering resources and information to anyone willing to receive. To Contact Mary: merryd543@gmail.com. Or call 314-825-0585 From more from Dr. Pamela or to Contact us go to www.purposewithpamela.com

Church planter Monte describes his childhood

Church planter Monte describes his childhood

Pakalana Phillips is a wife, the mother of 6 children, ages 8-23, & has spent 14 years with the Hawaii Department oF Education teaching at the Elementary, Pre-school & High School levels. Her students included the visually impaired & those on the Autism Spectrum. She visits with Shawn & Brian to share her story of service to others in general, but why she chose to specifically serve the special needs community & how the manner in which she serves has changed, & why she's excited about it. Teacher Pakalana Phillips started working for the Hawaii Department of Education in 2003 as an Educational Assistant at Kamehameha III Elementary Preschool working with Special Education students that were autistic and blind, then moving up to Elementary, Intermediate, and then High School. At Lahainaluna High School she co-taught as a Special Education Teacher her favorite topic Social Studies and ended her education career in April 2022 as Lahainaluna's Student Activities Coordinator and Yearbook Coordinator. She enjoys teaching students how to be involved and serve their community to become future leaders. Pakalana has degrees in Hawaiian Studies, Pacific Island studies and also a teaching license in Special Education and Social Studies. Personal Pakalana is a mother of 6 children from ages 8-23 years old, two boys and 4 girls. She has built several companies in the entertainment industry, global product distribution, and financial industry. She loves educating families on health and financial wellness. She enjoys traveling the world performing with her husband who is a musician and a Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner. Community Pakalana is constantly involved in her community from participating in annual beach clean ups, projects, and fundraising. She has been the Lahainaluna PTSA President for the last 6 years, I KA NANI O LELE Festival Coordinator, Project Graduation Coordinator, Graduation Coordinator, and Sunday School Teacher. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakalanap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pakalana.phillips — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtwodads LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-GN4T9fkHEVR5R_16w_7bw #PakalanaPhillips #SpecialEducationTeacher #SpecialNeedsAdvocate

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Luke 24:13-53 | Todd Miles | This is the crescendo of Luke's Gospel. The final revelation, the complete understanding, the grasping of the scope of the gospel prophesied and fulfilled. It's no wonder that after Jesus' ascension they returned, worshiping him with great joy!

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Today's message, entitled “The Christian's Privileges and Responsibilities Toward God” was preached from Romans 12:1-2 by Dr. J. Ralph McIntyre at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The service was preceded by a four minute organ prelude with the congregation then singing "This Is My Father's World". The announcements for the day included a Sunday School attendance report, an invitation to the evening service for the ordination of Doug Miller, and an invitation to be present for the WMU meeting featuring W.T. Robertson, missionary to Vietnam as the special speaker. A ladies trio then blessed the congregation with the singing of "I Am Not Worthy" followed by the congregational singing of "All Creatures of Our God and King" and "I Will Sing of My Redeemer". Following a selection by the choir Dr. McIntyre gave the church family a stewardship challenge for the month of February. Dr. James Henry, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and superintendent of Chattanooga City Schools gave his testimony as to the value of tithing to the Lord's work. Following a solo selection by Harry Hampsher, Dr. McIntyre gave the morning message.

 Hello, vitality seekers. This is your host, Caroline Schafer. Please help me welcome Josh Hicks. Josh is an Army veteran who has a crazy, amazing personal triumph story. He has lost 60 pounds and went on to competitive bodybuilder. Please go to my Facebook page and see his transformation picture. It is unbelievable! He is an independent certified health coach and the owner of Hicks Health Coaching. Josh has been transforming bodies and lives for two and a half years now. And I can't wait to share his story. It is truly inspirational. Welcome, John. Hey, it's good to see it. Thanks for having me on today. Absolutely, I love your story. I love the idea to help motivate people that change is possible, and you are such an exemplary example of this. So please, let's start there. Let's start with your story. I know you are a veteran and I thank you for that. Let's start where it all began.  Wow. What a story, you know, , I'll take you back a little bit. I really want to encourage you as listeners to just really hear this. You know, a lot of times as we go through life, we all have a lot of life happening that sometimes we miss some key elements of a conversation piece that could really help us move forward in our own journey. So I really would encourage you today, just unplug a little bit and disconnect from where you currently are, the things that might be limiting you and your own disbeliefs of, obstacles that you're facing to really hear this message, because I'm going to tell you I was at a place for a very long time, where I felt like everything was happening to me and nothing was happening for me. And this can be such a crippling factor that holds you back from what's really inside of you that's great in each and every one of you that hear this There is something incredible and unique that's with you. That sometimes it's just a length of time and period of time that passes before you actually tap into that. And I want to take you down a memory lane with me and where I've really started and how I became to the person that I am today and really finding that greatness within myself. And hopefully by hearing this will compel you to challenge yourself to become that best version of you. As a little kid, I can remember, you know, always having insecurities. Insecurities crippling me from as long as I can remember, and we all have them, but just like we have insecurities, we all have a safe place. It could be physical or in our minds. And we go there a lot more than we care to admit if we're really honest and vulnerable with ourselves. For me, one of my safe places was running to my grandparents' house. I grew up in a very abusive home. I saw my mom beaten from a young child and to my early adult life, really. And it was a really hard thing for me to cope with.  I saw some things that you can't unsee.. See, it was really difficult for me to really challenge my way of thinking and overcome those obstacles in my own mind. So I became very insecure. And I would deal with that stress and unhealthy ways, really. And if we're honest with ourselves, we can really relate to this areas in our lives, that we are stressed to the max , and we've run to a safe place that may not really be serving us very well. I never really dealt with these insecurities and it followed me, you know, until I became a young adult, really just trying to find my way. I became a person that didn't want to ever experience a broken home. I went through a divorce while I was able to break that generational curse of domestic violence. I wasn't able to break the generational curse of divorce. So I had a separated home for my children, and I had to figure out how to cope with that. I grew up in church. I had a praying mother and I'm so thankful for that. I didn't have the opportunity to have a relationship with my father, but that doesn't limit to me for what I can do for others and how I can be the father from mine. So I want you to really meditate on that. The things that you may or may not have had in your past, don't limit you from becoming or having in your future. It's a choice we're always faced with choices every single day but I want you guys to understand that it's not easy. It's not easy facing those adversities and facing those areas where you've tried to kind of just sweep them under the rug, but it's necessary because it really defines and molds who you will become or who you won't become, really. I love the expression. Choose your hard. You know, you can either pick feeling horrible, about yourself, eating the wrong things and when everyone else is eating Doritos and you're eating celery sticks and working out in the gym at 6:00 AM that,  you got to pick your hard and I know where mine lies. That's 100%. I mean, you absolutely do. And I, and I say in this. Ordinary is a choice, but so it's extraordinary. And we get hung up on that. We get hung up on complacency, keeping us in an average lifestyle when we desire so much more, but we won't contend for what we desire because we take what we can have at the moment. And it holds us back. And often times, when we take what we can have at the moment versus what we desire a little piece that was hangs out in that safe place. I ended up finding myself one day, really struggling. I remember having a Sunday school teacher one day telling me just as a young boy. Wow. You have so much positivity inside of you. And I didn't really know that Sunday school teacher. Well, and she didn't really know me very well, but it stuck with me that someone saw something in me that I didn't see. I'm telling you there's something in you. I started with that and I really want to leave you with that today. My life didn't turn out exactly how I anticipated it to be. I got lost along the way. And that's okay. Because it all came together for the greater good, and that is what counts most. So that Sunday school teacher said something that was impacting and resonated with me to my bones. The power of words, right? Words have meaning words have meaning. And we tell ourselves things all the time. We don't realize how crippling they really are. You don't even have to voice it, that little voice inside your mind. That's verbalizing all the time, internally you're telling yourself things as a mind monkey. Yeah. You know, it, it stops you from getting up with a certain attitude. Some days you get out of bed and you, and you anticipate to have an attitude of gratitude, but really you had stinky thinking you started catastrophizing and realizing all the things that you had to deal with versus what you had to be grateful for. Right. And this kind of mindset can really move a person. Or keep wanting to digress. You're not meant to digress. We need to continually move forward and become better each day. And it starts with the mental piece. You fast forward in my life. I went through some obstacles there. I went through a divorce yet life happens, but how do you recover from it? It's a choice. It's a decision that you make. So I ended up not doing what I thought I was called to do. I would want it to be a pastor.  I wanted to lead people, but I got divorced and, you know, I wasn't able to churches didn't really adhere to that calling from me because of my past. So it kind of felt like it was limiting me. And this is where add though, that makes that, that makes me sad because you learn best from your mistakes. I feel like you you've learned and then you can help others with your new found knowledge, but people won't let you. It's a hundred percent, right? I mean, you learn. That's why history is so important. We learn what not to do from the mistakes that we made yesterday. Absolutely.  We can't control our circumstances sometimes, but what we can absolutely always control is the feeling that's attached to that circumstance and feeling bring results because your feelings will actually give you the tendency or the commitment to act on. And this is where you've got to take your thoughts captive. Now, for me, I couldn't figure out how to overcome this. I was depressed in a lot of ways, disappointed in myself for failures and not being able to do what I really felt like God was calling me to do. But if you look at where I'm at now, 10 plus years, I'd say I'm doing a pretty big thing for God, and that's awesome, but you can't always see things when you're in the middle of it, but you have to tap into this greatness that's inside of you. You it's a must. This is starting with your mental piece. You have to get really intentional in the mind. I ended up running so far from what I wanted to do, trying to fill those voids with other things that were just picking me further on a digress. I love that I got to serve in the military. There was a lot of great things that came out of that for me, a lot of personal development. But I remember when I went into the national guard, I was in bootcamp and I remember them telling me something the fastest way out is through it. And that stuck was me, oftentimes we're looking for the fastest way to something or the fastest way out of something. There's no easy way to get to where you want to be, you have to be willing to do what's necessary in order to win. It goes without saying that everybody that's listening to this call today, you want to win. Rather that's in a financial matter, whether that's in your relationship matters, whether that's in your personal health journey somewhere, you have some areas that you are really just surviving and you want to be thriving, stop waiting for that, to come to you and figure out exactly what it takes. So that way you can get there. It will not be easy all the time, but it will absolutely be worth it every time. I remember being on that. And I was when I was serving and my insecurities came back in a big kind of way. Many people don't talk to you about  their fears. So outspokenly, they put on this facade that they've got to be this hard person, but we all have a vulnerable side too. You have to be able to identify with that so you can overcome it. Otherwise it will lean into you and not you lean into it. I  was telling you. was a deployment that was supposed to be pretty easy until the tempo changed drastically. And I was hugging my pillow and I was crying, asking God, why am I here? What is the purpose of this? Why, how did I even get to this place that I am? And I got to that place for a reason. But part of that reason that brought me there was because I was running and trying to fill in voids with something or anything didn't even know what it was. And you fast forward, I got through that deployment, right? Because we get through the things, even when we feel like we can't, you might be in a situation right now. Like, how am I going to get through this? You will get through it. I got home. I have a beautiful wife. I started in construction business. I named this business Godly Installments. I created this business with my wife. We knew nothing about running a business. I new construction. Well, because I had a background. But when it came to running my own business, there was a lot to learn a lot of room for growth, but there was a whole lot of error along the way. The business grew faster than I anticipated, which was a good thing in one way, but it became a hindrance in a lot of other ways. I wasn't liquid. I didn't have the financial backing. I couldn't get loans. I wasn't mature enough in the business world for banks to give me those loans. And I was looking for ways. To make quick cash to support the business that I had grown because I had people working now that I couldn't figure out how to make payroll every Friday. I couldn't pay these, these subs and these workers every Friday. Right. So I did something, I looked for the fastest way out of a mess and it got me into a bigger mess. I took one of those quick payday loans. And while I'm not saying they can't be beneficial, For me and where I was in my maturity with the business, it wasn't beneficial for me. My wife would look at me on Thursday evening and say, we've got this bill due. We've got these people to pay and we don't have the money. Monday through Friday, every single week without hesitation, I would pray and I would ask God to continue to provide for us. Now it required action. You can ask and ask and not get nowhere. If you think I'm just going to ask or hope for something to happen. There was a lot of action, even if it wasn't necessarily. The greatest action steps in order to get me to a more successful venture. But I was praying and I was moving in faith and doing everything I possibly can. And he does a lot with a little, because every single week by Friday, sometimes checks didn't clear or they might've bounced. But by Monday there was something in there from a deposit to cover and keep the cashflow, there was enough to keep these workers going. And I remember people asking me why won't, why won't you just file bankruptcy?  It was so deep, the mess that we were in with contracts that needed to be fulfilled and what needed to happen. That we couldn't just take the easy road out.  Just takes care of it again, the fastest way out of it is through it. I told you in the very beginning, I struggled from a childhood just being insecure, being scared, seeing and be exposed to physical abuse. I remember standing in the kitchen and I heard this loud thump and my mom crying and saying, look what you did to my face and she asked me if I would come into the kitchen real quick, being the older brother, I had to take one of those wind up cameras and take a picture of my mom's eyes and she could send it to the commissioner. She got kicked so hard that her entire side of her right side of her face, her eye was swollen shut. She walked around with the sunglasses on for days. There's some things you just can't on. See, it sets those insecurities in further. When I got out of the army, I now had kids and I felt like I was failing at all areas trying to make a better life for me and my family start a construction business insecurity set in trying to find a safe place to go to can't run back to moon pub hops, where I used to always run. When I was scared. You have a safe place in your mind that you run too. You can't always run there. It's not going to serve you and move you forward. You have to lean into those moments. You have to identify the fears with the facts and start telling yourself the truth and not identifying with stories because the stories that we put in our minds are not the realities that have to be, unless we choose to. So I remember getting through this, this business escapade and I went three and a half years, praying that same prayer every single day, doing the actions, staying awake, Saturdays and Sundays thinking, how am I going to get through the next week? How can I possibly continue to keep jobs coming in so we can keep the cashflow move and to some degree to get, get the current jobs and contracts that we have done complete it and satisfied customers. It was sleepless nights, was stressful. My body was really just, it was taking a toll on me. I came home from a deployment , struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, you know. Here I am trying to get myself together, mentally. My physical health is struggling. Now. My finances are down the drain. Meanwhile, my wife, I can't even look at her with any kind of pride because I feel like as a husband, I'm not giving my family what they need. I remember being in the gym one day, I was working out in a small gym right here in Maryland, just trying to outwork the bad diet. And I'm going to tell you right now for any of you that are, are in that situation once your health, and you think that you're going to go to the gym, you're gonna your cardio and you're going to combat the weight loss. Let me just put a disclaimer on that for you. You cannot work a bad diet. It starts with your food. I didn't know that nor did I care about it. I was eating my feelings many times. We definitely bring food in as comfort to mask other situations we don't want to deal with. Well guess what?rsThat was the day in March when my life was going to radically change. And this is one of the places where people get hung up so much on really moving forward and propelling to the place they want to be. They are so afraid to fail that they won't even try. They will live on the excuses and the victim mindsets that will hold them back from becoming the best version of themselves because they see everything as. Not an opportunity for them. It's nice for some, but not for all. Well, I can tell you, I was at a place where I was desperate to change. Didn't know what I needed, but knew I needed something. There was a guy from Malaysia, it was traveling through Maryland happened to be in the gym at the same time I was, that was a divine appointment. He came to me and he said, oh, sorry, I get a little emotional because I know where I was. He said, um, you remind me a lot of myself and, um, I want to talk to you for a minute. I gave him a short answer because I didn't feel like talking to anybody. I had no money, so I didn't, wasn't interested in some sales scam, and I wasn't in a place mentally where I had any interest of talking to anybody that wasn't going to serve me well. So I gave him the short answer and gave him my business email and figured I'll never hear from this guy again anyway.  Now, financially struggling. I'm 60 pounds overweight and my mental health is just in the tubes to a stranger coming from across the globe.Walks up to me at a random has a conversation about how I reminded him a lot of himself. That's power. That's a call for change. And I'm telling you right now you have signs and opportunities right in front of you that you're missing because you're so buried in the feelings that you can't see the facts. I got home, I looked at that email. And I don't know why, but I was moved to do it. I knew I want to change. I knew I certainly wanted to look better than I felt. And I went ahead with a complete stranger and signed up for a program. Now my wife was not happy. She's looking at me like you just bought a box of food from a stranger, you know, nothing about, you're probably never going to eat and we cave and pay our workers. Much less our own bills. Look at my van. She said she had a Honda Odyssey van and this thing had been through it. The driver's side door would fall off the hinges if you open it. So we knew not to open that side. I took the van to the carwash, but I forgot to tell the people at the car wash not to open the slider door when they vacuumed it out, the door was ripped off the hinges and there was a string of traffic behind me. I was so embarrassed and ashamed. The owner wasn't their fault, but the such a graceful guy is so humble and kind, he came over to me. He gave me a $10 gift certificate and said, I'm really sorry that this happened now at the time, I was thinking, God, when is enough enough? I've been through enough already. Can we move on from this life? And I remember like it was yesterday. I picked up my pride and my ego got the van door back on the hinges and it took about 35 minutes. It felt like it took 10 hours because you got all these people staring at you and it's like, so embarrassing, but you know what? I didn't do. I didn't run from it. I let them vacuum the car out that day. I finished what I started, even though I was ashamed, I was holding my head down. I didn't want to be there any longer. And from that point forward, I got very intentional. I started doing extreme things to make extreme growth in my life, my finances, my personal development and my physical transformation I bought this program. It was the best, thing that I could have ever did because I need to change. It's not about the program. It's about the habits that I change using the program as a tool to really get me where I want to be. I started dropping weight, feeling better, having energy and really getting to a better place and better frame of mind because I started being intrinsically awakened to bad habits, bad mindsets and routines that really needed to change. And I started slowly changing these patterns and habits, and I started coaching this program to, I want to inspire others with my journey. I didn't even have a Facebook at the time. So I was like, I was telling my wife, I'm going to use your Facebook. I was taking pictures and putting them on Facebook, showing my transformation week by week because I wanted to help other people feel the way that I felt. That's awesome. And it was, it was so amazing. It was so freeing because I felt like for the first time, in a long time that I was doing something that I knew made me feel good. I put all kinds of structural tension in place. Here I am an overweight construction worker. I signed up for a bodybuilding competition at the same time. I went in for this all natural bodybuilding competition. I had some, some judges that were looking at me before I was even remotely ready and telling me you don't want to do this. You're going to look emaciated on stage is you need to give yourself another year or so. I decided at that point in time that nobody tells me I can't become what I desired to become. And you need to tell yourself that take a second right now and look at yourself in the mirror. Wipe your eyes out for the tears running down in the pain that you have, and the shame that you have, pick your chest up, pick your chin up and say it. Nobody tells you that you can't have the life that you deserve. Because you can, if you choose to. Right, I love Gary V., He is on that parade about, you know, don't worry about what everybody else thinks and nobody should be judging anybody else. And I love that, it's so true. And we all tend to do that, but you really got to get that out of your head or otherwise you can not move forward. So this story comes to some breakthrough in March of 2019, I said yes to a bodybuilding competition as a 60 pound overweight construction worker with a failing business. Really my family is failing in a lot of ways and I wasn't there providing the way that I had anticipated to October of 2019 walking on stage for the first competition ever in my life took first place in an all natural men's classic physique competition. And that was the beginning of great things starting. I said yes to a program that I knew nothing about, but I knew I need to change and change requires doing things your, scary to do at times it's the necessary. From that point forward, I continue to be very intentional about what it is that I wanted to create for myself, from my family, my friends and people that I'd never even met yet. So I continued to this day to help people all across the nation really become awakened to what their goals are, what their why is and show them a vehicle that can really help them. If they are really ready to make them changes. I will post that picture of your before and after, that is an incredible transformation that you made, I must say and that should be very motivating for our listeners. You don't have to do bodybuilding competitions, but, if you lose the weight, you feel better, you're guaranteeing your health, and future. So much better of an option, because most people choose to try to make a decision when they get some kind of verdict from the doctor. That's not a good time. So do it now! So, yeah, you fast forward 2021, I'm so grateful, I'm humbled and honored to say that, uh, God installments is a business that no longer exist, is a. And it was a connecting flight to bring me to where I am now. Sometimes we can't see the things that God's doing, but he's doing big things in our lives and he's just preparing us for the journey. It's a preparation. And so we're honored to be here on this call today with you. We live a completely different life today.  The grind is worth it, but you are worth it.nautAnd that you need to understand. I love when we talked earlier, you said, giving people an awakening or having an awakening yourself, would you speak more on that? Yeah, a hundred percent. One of the leading causes to death, across the cross, the globe really, emotional mismanagement. You know, we are so emotionally mismanaged. And the biggest reason for that is because we keep measuring our lives. Current reality on the stories that we tell ourselves and stories are not facts, feelings are not facts. That's so true. It's so true. And I, you know, the more I learn about psychology and neurology and all those things, that is what amazes me is that we get any. Tony Robbins say release things publicly. It no longer hold you prisoner. And yeah, I think that's such an awesome thing to think about and When they do, it's like so many people can resonate now with that and feel comfort in knowing that they're not alone and look at how they pulled themselves together and that. There is a possibility of some happiness and good times. I had a, if you just choose to make the change, I love that emotional mismanagement. So love those words. That's awesome. So, tell me, about maybe a client of yours, maybe one quick success story. You know, I have so many of them that I love to celebrate, but I, but I'll tell you one. You know, a lot of people, um, again, are looking for a short, quick fix. They want to take some pill. And I mean, what about, we're talking about real health here. We're talking about this is your body. You get one body and how you fuel it will determine the state of health it'll be in, you know, if you're really looking for ultra health and I want to say this real quick, this is so important. I hear people say, I'll do anything for my family. I'll do anything. But when it comes to taking care of yourself, will you do that? We look, we don't think twice about going through a quick, fast food joint or getting something off of a grill menu. We don't look at the research of it. We don't look at how processed it is or high-glycemic it is or how it can lead to be addictions to food. We just do it. But when you tell somebody, I want to give you a, an opportunity to really help you, with good dense nutrition that's made from whole food. Well, I got to research that. Yeah, Amen to that thought. So true. Yeah. So, one person that comes to mind for me is, a lady named Denise. She's just an awesome, awesome person. And I got so many of them, but, you know, we got to celebrate with her in a lot of ways, because not only did she get healthy, she became a coach as well. You know, when she got, she became a coach during her journey, just so you understand. Yeah. A lot of people have this common misconception. If you don't have six pack, abs you can't coach somebody that's, that's not remotely true. Okay. I would be, I would venture to tell you that if you're that vein and you're in body image that you feel like you have to have some ultimate physique before you can lead somebody else, I would tell you that I would really re rethink that because it's not that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, The accountability and structure that will hold for your own self and accountability level to coach somebody else, it will actually measure your own success to help you stay successful in your own health journey. Now, I'm not saying that you can't have to be in some different kind of frame of mind, right? If you have a bad relationship with food, you probably shouldn't be trying to tell somebody else to have a better one. But my point to that is that there's a time and a place for everything. And sometimes we limit where we can actually be based on the conclusion that we need to be. Beyond that first, right? Yes. Sorry. And don't yeah, it doesn't have to be perfect. I've learned all about that in the past year. It's not my natural go-to. but yeah, I've learned that. Just kinda jump and build your wings on the way down. So. Yeah, but she's optimizing her weight, which is amazing. She's a school teacher, you know, and here she was, last year,  on a mountain top in Arizona, you know, climbing a mountain top because she was in a place in her health where she could do that. And we were with her and we were there to be able to celebrate and be part of that with her. And that's amazing. You know, and how many of mountain tops do you guys that are here in this right now? How many mountain tops do you have in your life that you want to climb physical or emotional? Spiritual. Right. But you're not because you feel like you're not in a good frame of mind, not in good mental or physical health to do it, but what if you could change. Yes, so true. And that that's very symbolic is the, for the mountain, everybody has their mountains. And, but if you just stick one foot in front of the other and start, you know what I mean? That that's how you'll get there. You're not going to get there, just standing at the bottom, looking up, you know. Okay. So my last question, my signature question is, if there was one thing that you could eliminate from the world, what would it be and why? If there was one thing I could eliminate from the world, it would be self doubt. It will be self doubt. Uh, you know, I, I say, I tell you that $10 gifts to pick a card because I want you to put a $10 gift certificate in your wallet and say no more, no more. Do you need anybody to discount your greatness? Ooh, that's so perfect. I love words. And that was so awesome because you have a discounted card and you don't need a discount in your life. That is good. A lot of really successful people have those little reminders I call them triggers, um, that you carry around with you. It could be a mission statement, it could be a picture.  Wasn't it. Jim Carrey, who wrote a million dollar check and he carried it in his wallet or something. One of those things are very powerful. Don't discount them. They truly do work, but that is such a great answer. I love that. Josh tell our listeners where they can contact you. You guys can find me on Facebook. If you're a mutual friend here with Caroline, you can just find me right through there, but Josh Hicks, I'm public. I'm easy to find. I have a transformation picture. Um, one that if you really search me out, you'll find it and know that Hicks Health Coaching right there on my bio I'm public. So it's easy to find me.  You guys can also send me a text message if you want it.  My cell phone and we can put that in the comment. Absolutely. I will do that. And I'm going to stick that picture right on my Facebook page, because that speaks volumes, you know, that how much change is possible. And that was a pretty quick turn to on your end. Pretty amazing. Like most people take is years to get there. But you had a man on a mission. You were on a mission. I thank you so much for sharing your story.  It was truly inspirational and I hope people got value from that. Um, please like, and subscribe if you did. And I just want to remind all our listeners life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself. Thanks Josh. Thank you.

What does progressive Christianity look like in an increasingly secularized world? We sat down with Preston Meyer, the host of the Holy Watermelon podcast and a Sunday school teacher from Canada, who dispels some myths some people may have about Christianity and Mormonism, such as the notion that Mormons primarily go door to door proselytizing or that Sunday school is just for children. We cover topics like whether or not religion is a tool, the role of questioning religious doctrine in the church and how that manifests as tension between Biblical literalists and the Christians who believe Christianity is more about values and a belief in a loving God, whether or not having more Christians in the world would create a more moral society (spoiler: Preston doesn't think so), whether or not it makes sense for Christians to retreat into more secluded communities to protect their values as the mainstream world becomes more secular, and the role of religion in the world in the next 20-30 years. Links: The Holy Watermelon Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holy-watermelon/id1534587756 Music is The Beauty of Maths by Meydän. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/im-the-villain/support

Tony is a longstanding member of his church, where he serves as a Sunday School Teacher, Minister, and Co-Youth Coordinator, among other positions. He has injected his passion for Artistry into the youth by allowing them to write plays, create talent shows, and put together an Annual Youth day that serves the surrounding community. Tony does this while instilling in every child the importance of knowing God for oneself.Over the last few years, Tony had the opportunity to return to the stage to embody Detective Kane's complex character. The latter also served as a head deacon of his church in the hit Stage Play "Losing My Religion," written by Sherly Hatwood. Tony is a Co-chair of Legacy Men's Empowerment Group. Tony spent his time during Covid to become Certified as a life and relationship coach and gain a master certification as an NLP Practitioner. Tony has created the Triumphant TV series, the Real Shop Talk Series, where he is a Co-Host, and he has joined forces with Gennifer Hurtt to Co-Host her brainchild, Monday Wakeup! Tony is a firm believer in the village, he believes it is his life calling to bring the village our communities.

Do you remember Sunday school? Did you have a favorite teacher or leader? Tomorrow is a day to recognize those very important community members. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the U.K only 5% of Black British people are in 'manager, director or senior official' jobs.Podcast host Naomi sits down with Adese Okojie on her journey to creating Black Woman in HR. She talks openly about her struggles and difficulties in finding representation for herself and how creating Black Woman in HR has helped her to find her own tribe. About our guest speaker: Adese established BWHR in June 2019 out of her own personal experiences as a black woman navigating her career in United Kingdom. In addition to leading our strategy, Adese is a Senior Business Partner at a multinational Engineering company, a Non Executive Board member and a strong advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. Adese achieved an empowerment award nomination for her role in the career development of black women in Human Resources from Nations of Women in 2021 and most recently was celebrated as one of the top 50 women around the world by Powerhouse global magazine.In her spare time, she volunteers at her local Church as a Sunday School Teacher, attends music concerts, researches something new, and travels the world to discover new cultures. She believes that a strong community with purpose will overcome barriers.  This episode contains TW for: Racism, anxiety, depression,This podcast is produced by Diversifying.io - Keep up to date on how we're changing hearts and minds on Instagram: @diversifyingio or via our website: www.diversifying.io 

Teaching children things of the Lord is an honor and a high calling. Children have boundless energy and may appear distracted, but they are capable of understanding biblical truths even adults have a hard time grasping. Children's minds are easily impressed with new thoughts, whether good or bad, and will remember many of their young lessons for the rest of their life. Adults and churches tend to provide entertainment to occupy the children, but children ought to have our undivided attention. Jesus said, let the little children come to me. They were worthy of His time and devotion, and they are worthy of ours. Expect to be challenged and inspired as you read this classic from Charles H. Spurgeon. Learn how to enlarge your heart for all types of children, learn what lessons are best, and learn what results to expect. May this helpful little book be the catalyst for many new or improved shepherds of the Lord's lambs.

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Jordan Peterson could easily be called "The Most Interesting Man In The World." He is the sceptic's Sunday School Teacher, reinvigorating the need for religion in the minds of millions who thought even the idea of God is passé.  He has been the pastor to many encouraging them to "clean their room" because, like Moses' serpent, that simple act will change their lives. Billy Graham would smile at his impact. Yet Peterson has not publicly declared himself a Christian or even a believer in God. He is quite an enigma.  Today we talk to Matthew R. Petrusek, co-author with Christopher Kaczor of Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity. We explore Peterson's philosophy, why he is effective, and some of the gaps that Christianity can provide. https://www.wordonfire.org/peterson-book/ MATTHEW R. PETRUSEK is Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Loyola Marymount University and also currently serves as a Fellow of the Word on Fire Institute. In addition to numerous scholarly and popular articles, he is co-editor of the book Value and Vulnerability: An Interfaith Dialogue on Human Dignity. He lectures widely on theological, philosophical, and ethical issues in English and Spanish, and has served as an on-air analyst for Noticias MundoFox and CNN en Español.

My "Good Guys" series continues on the podcast! It seems as though the expectations of romance and love in the church has been skewed quite a bit and porn in all its varied expressions has had a role to play. I once told ya'll, it felt as though men of faith were looking for a mix of a "Sunday School Teacher & a Porn Star..." An expectation and fantasy we as women feel we can't fully live up to (Hello Comparison Game) and a fantasy that robs men of true intimacy with a real live woman. So yes. we are going there sweet fam! And I can't wait for you to hear this convo! Sathiya Sam has a passion to see people come alive. He is described as being a "Brilliant communicator" and "Clever innovator." He's created music, books and courses to help people around the world live a life of freedom. Based out of Toronto, Canada, Sathiya is the founder of DeepClean™, a program that helps men overcome pornography addiction, which centers on emotional fitness, self-worth and healthy core beliefs. LINKS: Sathiya's Instagram Sathiya's Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/togethergoodco/support

Rick spent his career defending our right to share the gospel of Jesus, as well as many other rights we enjoy in this country. In this episode he shares how God got his attention and helped him see his need for Jesus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whengodwhispers/message

Many Christians are frustrated in their spiritual walk because they have never tapped into a simple, yet powerful truth. There is a currency in God’s Kingdom that is available to all Believers. God doesn’t want you to live from crisis to crisis. In this message, we explore the Scriptures that is bound to take your walk with God to the next level.

Military service, religious faith, mental fortitude, physical and mental strength are the keys to Major Donny Bigham's success over the past three decades. In this episode, I talk with him about our shared experiences as champion powerlifters, our brotherhood as United States Marines, his service in the Afghanistan and Iraq and how he has dealt with trauma. This is a great episode to listen to or watch if you are looking for motivation and inspiration. Also: check it out about halfway through the discussion when I tease Donny about his Vanilla Iciness. Donny Bigham is a retired Major after 27 years of Service. He served as the first ever Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Uniform for the US Army, was instrumental in changing the US Army Physical Fitness test after almost 40 years to the Army Combat Fitness test, and led the effort designing the Occupational Performance Assessment Test (OPAT) for initial screening of potential recruits. He also designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Center at Fort Jackson and re-wrote the Master Fitness Trainer curriculum to ensure all Warriors are successful in all Tactical Tasks! Donny served as the Head Strength Coach for the Tactical Athlete Performance Center (TAP-C) and Chief of Human Performance office at Fort Benning, GA. The TAP-C is the first ever Performance Center that trains over 600 Soldiers daily within a Combat Battalion that was designed under Major Bigham's tenure. He also designed the Tactical Athlete Performance Assessment (TAP-A) at the Army Wellness Center to truly test baseline strength for the tactical athlete necessary to move under loads over 30% of their body weights. Major Donny Bigham was the Army Male Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 NSCA TSAC-F facilitator (Strength Coach) of the Year, and he is also a two-time raw world master's powerlifting champion with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and (IOC), had the Squat WR in the IPF and has the WR Squat, Deadlift and Total in the IPL. Major Bigham is a 4x national champion and a 5x member of Team USA Powerlifting. He served in every position in an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen (45 months). Military Awards and Schools: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, Combat Infantry Badge and Expert infantryman Badge. Here are some other areas where Major Donny Bigham has served outside of the uniform: Youth Pastor, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, High School Teacher (Math & Science), Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Owner of OneTimePowerlifting L.L.C.   Check out the Major's Instagram page HERE.  https://johnalanpod.com/  

Sukhi Hontu, BR Friends! Self-Love atau Selfish? Ini adalah judul podcast kita pada kesempatan ini....tentunya masih banyak orang yang bingung untuk membedakan sebenernya gue ini lagi menjalankan Self-Love atau sebetulnya gue hanya lagi Selfish alias mementingkan diri sendiri? Bagaimana sih cara membedakan antara Self-Love dan Selfish tersebut supaya kita dapat cermat dan cerdas melaksanakannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari? Yuk, kita bersama-sama dengerin podcast yang satu ini ya! Erika Kamaria adalah seorang Psikolog Pendidikan di IDE Plus @ideplus.id yang sangat mahir di bidang Child Development, education, parenting, socioemotional development, family & relationship. Erika sudah berkeluarga, menjadi seorang istri dan seorang Ibu. Selain itu, Ia juga sudah mendapatkan Certified Hypnotherapist dari Adi W Gunawan Institute of Mind Technology. Aktif berkegiatan sosial juga adalah hal yang Erika kerjakan sekian lama, menjadi Sunday School Teacher di Buddhist Reborn Kids.

Guest Bio: Juanita Inez Harris is a 32-year-old native of Texarkana, Arkansas. She has a decade of experience in the field of education. She is the daughter of Willie and Virginia Harris of Texarkana, Arkansas, In 2006, Juanita graduated from Arkansas Senior High School. In active pursuit of furthering her education, Juanita graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, followed by a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She began her professional educational career as a second grade teacher in Strong, Arkansas. Over the course of her career, she has written grants and received financial support for various classroom projects. Continuous enhancements of her Everyday Economics program earned her the Bessie B. Moore Economics Educator Award in 2017. Also, during that school year, Juanita was recognized as Campus Teacher of the Year. In May of 2018, she was awarded Texarkana Arkansas School District's Teacher of the Year, which afforded her the opportunity to apply for the 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year award. Juanita was selected as 1 of the 14 regional finalists. As a finalist, she was recognized at a special ceremony on August 16, 2018, at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. Juanita's passion for teaching does not stop in the classroom; she also tutors students in her district and community as well. She is also a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas where she is a youth leader and Sunday School Teacher. Juanita will continue to be a lifelong learner and an advocate for all children. In light of all that God has allowed her to accomplish to date, there are only two words that she desires to hear at the end of her life, "Well done". About This Episode: Join us for a lively walk in Texarkana, Arkansas with their 2019 Teacher of the Year. Juanita I. Harris, an early childhood education and curriculum & instruction SAU graduate, shares with us the importance of supporting fellow educators by “Encouraging the Hearts that Shape the Minds” and going beyond the curriculum in the classroom. Tune in to find out the two words she wants to hear at the end of her life and be blessed with a snippet of her favorite song. For More Information: visit www.stillstacey.com for questions about the host, podcast or scheduling inquiries. To learn more about today's guest, reach out to her directly via ms_fijiwaterstatus on Instagram or Juanita MsHarris Harris on Facebook. Please visit her business Facebook page @TeachersSupportTeachers2019 and support her upcoming book, The Lesson Plan: How to Handle the Classroom that's Been Handling You! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/support

This fine episode I interviewed Sam Robb who ran for the Libertarian Presidential nomination in 2020. He is now the Pennsylvania Campaign and Volunteer Manager for the Jo Jorgensen/Spike Cohen Presidential campaign for the Libertarian Party. He is also an Embedded Software programmer, dad and husband and Sunday School Teacher among many other amazing things! Sam and I talked about a great many topics focused on Liberties we have, have lost and what we must fight for. Please check out a few of Sam's focuses: http://www.joj2020.com http://www.killingthecan.org

Join me today as I speak with Brother Andrew Shields, missionary to Mexico, as he tells us how God uses different circumstances to bring people to Him!    To Follow Their Story: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1slGI4X4OSHEF57MtckXg. Facebook: Banner of Faith Ministries, Inc.

Tuesday After Easter Revival - Evangelist Tim Greene - April 14, 2020 Tonight, we host Tim Greene, an ordained minister of the UPCI has traveled full time as a minister since 1998. Before that, he served as Youth Pastor, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Teacher, Pastor's Assistant, Prison Minister, Homeless Minister, Drama Director, as well as other outreach efforts available to him and his family. As a full time international minister, he has traveled across the United States as well as Canada, the Philippines, South Africa, Madagascar, Uganda, Namibia, Singapore, Malaysia, Greece, and more. He travels with his wife, Lois. In the life of evangelism, they are involved in many different areas of ministry including Holy Ghost and Healing Crusades, services for local communities, Bible Studies, Altar Workers Seminars, Youth Rallies, Singles Rallies, and Men's and Women's Conferences and more. Through the power of a mighty God, they have seen countless miracles. Contact Tim & Lois Greene: http://greeneministries.com/ CCLI License #: CSPL043706

Lies My Sunday School Teacher Told MeSeries: Learners' Exchange 2018 Speaker: Mel DhanarajLearners' ExchangeDate: 25th November 2018

An Ohio church pastor, his wife and daughter have been accused of robbing a Sunday school teacher in the church at gunpoint. Anthony Morris, 49; his wife, Zelda Morris, 46; and their daughter, Kamali Morris, 19, have each been charged with the first-degree felony of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, the Toledo Blade reported. Sunday school teacher Nickema Turner claims she was at the St. Paul's AME Zion Church in downtown Toledo, where Morris is pastor, when Kamali Morris grabbed her by the hair and the parents began to push and beat her, according to a police report cited by WTVG. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lancescurv/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lancescurv/support

Lady Cassaundra Webb I was born in a little town called Nacogdoches, TX on November 25, 1968 (actually the oldest town in Texas and the home of the Stephen F. Austin State University). I am a mother of five children, grandmother of two precious little girls; and have been married for 21 years to one man Elder Jack Webb. I was raised in the community of Pine Flat, Texas and my church home was Pine Flat C.M.E. While a member, I served as the Sunday School Teacher, member of the choir, and also taught Mission class. I was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost in July of 1993 at Wood's Memorial COGIC under the pastor, Supt. Chester Robinson. One Sunday night, after service I randomly walked up to Supt. Robinson and he spoke these words to me, “You look like you ought to be saved”. Those words anchored themselves deep in my spirit. I used what he said to make up my mind that I needed JESUS. During a revival on a Wednesday night, the Lord did a new thing in and for me. I had been AT church all my life, but now I've been in church the actual “Body of Christ”) for over 20 years. During the years following my Spiritual Birth, I have served as a youth choir director, Sunshine and Purity Band leader, Y.P.W.W. teacher, and whatever I have found for my hands to do. I come from a long line of gospel music singers, musicians, and preachers (Moore, Tolbert, Henderson, Horn, and Hart Families). There is someone in my family that can sing, play instrument, or something. Gospel music was and is my outlet in life! If I could just get a musical praise out, everything would be alright. Some of my favorite artist were and are Shirley Caesar, Dottie People, Beverly Crawford, Vicki Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Twinkie Clark-Terrell, Carolyn Traylor, Kathy Taylor, Rev. Timothy Wright, Rev. James Cleveland, Rev. James Moore, and so many more.

Lady Cassaundra Webb I was born in a little town called Nacogdoches, TX on November 25, 1968 (actually the oldest town in Texas and the home of the Stephen F. Austin State University). I am a mother of five children, grandmother of two precious little girls; and have been married for 21 years to one man Elder Jack Webb. I was raised in the community of Pine Flat, Texas and my church home was Pine Flat C.M.E. While a member, I served as the Sunday School Teacher, member of the choir, and also taught Mission class. I was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost in July of 1993 at Wood's Memorial COGIC under the pastor, Supt. Chester Robinson. One Sunday night, after service I randomly walked up to Supt. Robinson and he spoke these words to me, “You look like you ought to be saved”. Those words anchored themselves deep in my spirit. I used what he said to make up my mind that I needed JESUS. During a revival on a Wednesday night, the Lord did a new thing in and for me. I had been AT church all my life, but now I've been in church the actual “Body of Christ”) for over 20 years. During the years following my Spiritual Birth, I have served as a youth choir director, Sunshine and Purity Band leader, Y.P.W.W. teacher, and whatever I have found for my hands to do. I come from a long line of gospel music singers, musicians, and preachers (Moore, Tolbert, Henderson, Horn, and Hart Families). There is someone in my family that can sing, play instrument, or something. Gospel music was and is my outlet in life! If I could just get a musical praise out, everything would be alright. Some of my favorite artist were and are Shirley Caesar, Dottie People, Beverly Crawford, Vicki Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark-Sheard, Twinkie Clark-Terrell, Carolyn Traylor, Kathy Taylor, Rev. Timothy Wright, Rev. James Cleveland, Rev. James Moore, and so many more.

Recently 16-year-old Abel Nelson's Sunday School Teacher asked her students to submit questions that they might have about the church.  Abel discusses these questions with host, Gina Colvin.

Russell Turnbow, a Sunday School Teacher of Mayfield Creek Baptist Church, Bardwell, KY, exhorts during Family Camp 2015.

Jeremiah Calloway, a Sunday School Teacher of Pleasant View Baptist Church, McQuady, KY, exhorts during Family Camp 2015.

Pastor Sean Wilson is a native of Chicago, Ill and joined the Active Army at the age of 19. He has had the privilege of serving in several locations throughout the world in his 21 year career, to include Iraq, Germany twice, Korea, Hawaii, Missouri and North Carolina. During his time in the military he has also had the distinct pleasure of attending and being taught by some great men and women of God culminating in serving under Bishop Kelsey Lewis of Pacific Revival Center located in Honolulu, HI a Victory Church affiliate. At the age of 24, Pastor Sean knew that God had a great purpose for his life it wasn't until he was 26 when he started to commit to what he had previously heard from the Lord. Pastor Sean is serious about kingdom business and he considers himself as servants to both God and all people. He fully understands that Jesus has opened the door for all men and women unto righteousness and it's everyone's choice and responsibility to accept the call. You will often hear him quote the verse from I COR 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow”. He believes that if he plants the seed of the true Word of Jesus and waters it with love, then God will provide the revelation to the chosen. During his journey Pastor Sean has had the opportunity to work in several different ministries along the way; Usher, Media Ministry, Deacon, Men's Ministry, Choir, Praise and Worship, Children's ministry, and Sunday School Teacher to name a few.