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This week we're discussing Overcoming Toxic Thoughts. Most solo parents are not struggling because they are doing too little. They are struggling because the voice in their head will not let them believe what they are doing is enough. It is there before the day even starts, in the moment you realize you are the only one holding all of it together. It shows up when a hard conversation with your teenager goes sideways and you have no one to debrief with after. It is there when you are grieving a partner you lost and trying to keep things steady for kids who are grieving too. It surfaces when a grown child calls struggling and you wonder, quietly, if something you did years ago is the reason why. It is there at the end of a long day when the plan fell apart, the patience ran out, and the mental replay begins. Every misstep. Every thing left undone. Every version of yourself you think you are supposed to be but cannot quite reach. That voice sounds like fact. It has been running so long it feels like your own. But it is not. Robert Beeson, Founder and CEO of Solo Parent, and Elizabeth Cole, single parent and co-host, bring in Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking and host of the podcast All It Takes Is a Goal, for a conversation that is equal parts practical and freeing. Jon has spent over a decade studying the repetitive thoughts that quietly run our lives, where they come from, how to spot the ones that are lying to us, and what it actually takes to replace them. Whether you are parenting through loss, navigating life after divorce, or building your family on your own terms, and whether your kids are still small or grown and finding their footing, the internal noise of doing this without a partner is real. This conversation goes there. Key Insights from This Episode: Your Broken Soundtracks Have a Source. The repetitive thoughts holding you back did not appear out of nowhere, and knowing where they came from is the first move toward changing them. There Is a Three-Question Test to Tell Real Concerns from Toxic Overthinking. Not every hard thought is a lie, but there is a simple way to tell the difference between what is true and what is just loud. New Seasons Deserve New Scorecards. Measuring this chapter of your life against a different one is one of the quietest ways solo parents keep themselves stuck. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jon Acuff Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking Procrastination Proof (released April 2025) All It Takes Is a Goal podcast by Jon Acuff That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Chip Dodd / 8 CORE Feelings framework Stay Connected + Get Support: Download our Solo Parent App Join a Solo Parent Online Group Learn more about Solo Parent Follow us on Instagram
In Part 2 of our new series ADVANCE, Pastor Mark Bonilla challenges the modern church to stop living in defensive mode and start advancing the Kingdom of God.Jesus said that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church. Gates are defensive structures. That means the Church was designed to ADVANCE.Main Scripture: Matthew 16:18Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In Part 1 of our new series ADVANCE, Pastor Armando Palazzo challenges the modern church to stop living in defensive mode and start advancing the Kingdom of God.Jesus said that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church. Gates are defensive structures. That means the Church was designed to ADVANCE.Main Scripture: Matthew 16:18Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this special Mother's Day message, Jo Marie Palazzo walks how Jesus restores our identity when life tries to label us by our worst moments.Main Scripture: John 8:1–11Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this final message of the Unshakable series, we step into Mark 4 and watch the disciples panic while Jesus sleeps in the storm. The same waves that terrified them never moved Him.Main Scripture: Matthew, Luke, James 3:1Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this powerful installment of Unshakable, we explore Daniel 3 and the moment faith meets the fire. Daniel's three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abendego STAND while everyone else bows down. Moments of opportunity can reveal themselves during hard times. As we learn more about Daniel's three friends, we learn that we can be catalyst for global change, when we STAND right where we are.Main Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46, Luke 14:25–33, James 3:1Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this powerful installment of Unshakable, we explore Daniel 6 and the moment faith is tested under extreme pressure. Daniel's life reveals that unshakable faith is not built in crisis, it is revealed in it. Daniel shows us that obedience to God must be settled before the lions arrive.This message will encourage you to stop postponing obedience and instead make a decisive stand: God first, no matter the cost.Pressure doesn't just test you, it testifies about you.Main Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46, Luke 14:25–33, James 3:1Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this palm Sunday message, Pastor Armando focuses on authentic Christian faith, addressing the contrast between superficial belief and a truly transformative relationship with Jesus Christ. Main Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46, Luke 14:25–33, James 3:1Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
When I was younger, I worried about what people said about me. Now I worry about what I say about me. Because the most powerful voice shaping your life isn't the critic on the outside—it's the one rehearsing narratives inside your own head. Today we're talking about biblical self-talk and how to change the conversation. Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher
In this palm Sunday message, Pastor Armando focuses on authentic Christian faith, addressing the contrast between superficial belief and a truly transformative relationship with Jesus Christ. Main Scripture: Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 26:20-30; Luke 6 43-49; John 20 24-29Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
This message centers on the profound significance of Good Friday—not merely as a day of reflection but as a moment to receive the transformative power and grace of God. The speaker emphasizes that Good Friday is "good" because of what Jesus' death accomplished for humanity, rather than just the event itself.Main Scripture: Romans 12:2, John 14:6Topic: Good Friday, Passover, EasterSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this palm Sunday message, Pastor Armando focuses on authentic Christian faith, addressing the contrast between superficial belief and a truly transformative relationship with Jesus Christ. Main Scripture: Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 26:20-30; Luke 6 43-49; John 20 24-29Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
This sermon centers on the theme of commitment to God, using the biblical story of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Pastor David contrasts faith and fear, emphasizing the importance of wholehearted commitment in following God despite challenges and opposition.Main Scripture: Luke 9:23; Numbers 13-14Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In Part 2 of the Christian-ish series as we examine how Godly sorrow brings repentance. We will never be able to experience the fullness of what God has in store for every believer unless we yield to the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus never called people to comfortable or casual Christianity. He called us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and fully surrender our lives to Him.Main Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7-10Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad?Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events.Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In a week filled with headlines about rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, many people are asking a deeper question:What did Jesus say about times like this?In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 24, Jesus spoke directly about wars, global unrest, fear, and the uncertainty that would mark the last days. But His message was not meant to create panic — it was meant to prepare and strengthen His followers.Whether you are a Christian, skeptical, or simply curious about Bible prophecy, this message will help you understand what Jesus really taught about turbulent times.Support the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In Part 1 of the Christian-ish series, we confront one of the most dangerous spiritual realities facing the modern church: a faith that looks alive on the outside but is spiritually empty within.Jesus never called people to comfortable or casual Christianity. He called us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and fully surrender our lives to Him.Main Scripture: Luke 9Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this powerful message from our series Love That Won't Quit, we walk through the Book of Hosea and the painful prophecy of Hosea and Gomer. Betrayal. Humiliation. Covenant-breaking. And a love that refuses to quit.We also unpack what Jesus did and how he defined restoration through action. We will also examine how to continue to move through the pain of restoration and how to deal with walking through the journey of healing. Main Scripture: Hosea 3,14; John 15:5; Philippians 4:19; Philippians 4:13; Psalm 32:8; John: 14:27: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 1:3; Hebrews 6:19Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
On Valentine's Day, while the world talks about romance, we confront something deeper love under pressure.In this powerful message from our series Love That Won't Quit, we walk through the story of Book of Hosea and the painful prophecy of Hosea and Gomer. Betrayal. Humiliation. Covenant-breaking. And a love that refuses to quit.We also unpack what Jesus actually said in Gospel of Matthew 19 about divorce and sexual immorality (porneia), and how Paul the Apostle addresses complicated marriages in First Epistle to the Corinthians 7.Main Scripture: Hosea 1-2; Matthew 19:3-11; 1 Corinthians 7; Psalm 51; John 8:1-11Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
This week, we dove back into the story of Hosea and Gomer. As a typology, their marriage serves as a living illustration: Gomer represents the wandering church, while Hosea represents a God whose love is relentless. The core message? Sometimes the "bad" things we experience are actually God's surgical mercy, designed to save us from the "good" things that have become idols.Main Scripture: Hosea 2:1–9, Luke 15, Matthew 25:14-30, John 1, Psalm 23 Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In Part 1 of our new series, Love That Won't Quit, we step into one of the most unsettling stories in the Bible—the story of Hosea and Gomer. This is not a romantic love story. It's a revelation of covenant love, redemptive love, and a God who relentlessly pursues people who keep running away.Main Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3, Hosea 4:12, Colossians 3:5, Romans 1:24-25, 1 Corinthians 6:18-19Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
The enemy attacks the mind to steal peace and re-establish old strongholds. Learn how to recognize, reject, and replace toxic thoughts through biblical truth, deliverance, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Mind Battles - Root Out Mental Triggers and Release Peace available at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/18blHkV Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Even after healing, breakthrough, and victory, the enemy will attempt to re-enter through the battlefield of the mind. Toxic thoughts, negative thinking, fear cycles, and mental strongholds do not mean you have failed—they reveal where spiritual warfare is actively taking place. In this episode of Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, Kathy DeGraw exposes how lies, vain imaginations, and false perceptions infiltrate the thought life and begin looping into worry, stress, depression, and fear. Many believers struggle not because they lack faith, but because they have not been equipped to capture and confront thoughts before they become strongholds. Kathy teaches the biblical strategy of recognize, reject, and replace, rooted in 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 and Romans 12:2. Learn how to break agreement with toxic thoughts, partner with the Holy Spirit, and replace lies with God's truth so your mind can be renewed and rewired. This teaching connects spiritual warfare, neuroplasticity, and biblical authority to help you experience lasting freedom. If you are battling repetitive thoughts, fear of the past repeating, anxiety about the future, or mental exhaustion, this episode will equip you with practical tools to walk in peace, authority, and divine health. Healing is possible, and freedom begins in the mind. #MindBattles #PropheticSpiritualWarfare #BreakMentalStrongholds #ChristianDeliverance #RenewYourMind **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/ Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Prayer Declarations at https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468
In this message, Pastor Mark Bonilla explores the "health epidemic" of isolation, noting that social disconnection carries a health risk equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. He proposed that the only remedy is authentic biblical community. You will learn:True community requires looking intently at each other, not just passing by.Like an egg must be broken and moved vigorously to change state, we must allow others to "irritate" our status quo for growth.It isn't just praying "for" someone; it's walking "with" them and literally lightening their load.You don't sharpen a knife with a rag. You need "no-people" and challengers who are stronger or wiser to hone your character.Main Scripture: Hebrews 10:24, Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 27:17Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
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In this message, Pastor Armando Palazzo unpacks the Parable of the Good Samaritan and challenges us to discover how love and serving others are inseparable.You will learn:Why serving is the evidence of true faith.How to move from merely knowing Scripture to living it out through action.Why who and what you serve shapes your life and crucifies the flesh.How to step fully into your season and leave a legacy that echoes into eternity.Main Scripture: Luke 10:25-37Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
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Episode 284: How do you break free from toxic thoughts? There are two types: those that grow out of our upbringing or traumatic experiences, and those that are intrusive. We will talk about both types, and I will share with you what helps me break free from them. Are you ready to overcome fear with faith, discouragement with confidence, and feeling stuck with steadfast growth in our relationship with God? Join my LIVE workshop Ready to A.R.I.S.E. on January 16th, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST. To get the link to the LIVE and the replay (if you cannot make it live), sign up here: Daughter Arise Collective. bit.ly/arisecollective Want Community, Free Bible Study Resources, and More? Visit https://theintentionalchristianwoman.com/. One of my favorite places for great Bible resources, PLUS get a 10% Discount: https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/?ref=nfgfya7p Coupon Code: ROSAALEJANDRO Want to start and grow a successful podcast & business or ministry? Let my amazing podcasting coach help you! https://tinyurl.com/readytopodcast
In this message, we discuss what happens when you start reading the bible; including, changes in your thoughts, strengthening of your faith, and your heart's alignment with God's will. Scripture doesn't just inform you—it forms you.If you've ever wondered:• Why your faith feels stagnant• Why obedience feels difficult• Why God feels distantThis message is for you.Main Scripture: Romans 10:17Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
We all want a new year to feel different.But most change doesn't fail because of a lack of desire.It fails because of a lack of positioning.Jesus didn't say try harder.He said draw nearer.Fasting isn't about punishment.It's about clarity.It's not about what you give up. It's about what you make room for.This year doesn't begin with louder goals.It begins with healthier habits.With prayer.With surrender.With leaning into God at your inflection point.Some breakthroughs don't come from effort.They come from alignment.This is my year because this is my posture.Not a diet. Not a trend.A posture of surrender.Who's fasting something this week?Main Scripture: Luke 2:11-20; Philippians 2:3; Proverbs 4:20-22; Genesis 12:1-4; Nehemiah 8:10; John 3:16Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this sermon, Pastor Mark challenges us to pursue more than just a Bible reading plan and experience the words read. From the moment the shepherds saw the angels, they set out to experience the birth of Christ. This message will help you live fully, love experientially, and embrace the joy of serving Jesus.Can you believe it is the last Sunday of 2025! Join Pastor Mark as we close out 2025 and look forward to see what God has in store for your life in 2026. Whether you're hurting, searching, or celebrating this season, this message will inspire you to:✨ Draw closer to God ✨ Treasure relationships and moments that matter✨ Experience the abundance He intended for you✨ Find your ultimate treasure—Jesus ChristMain Scripture: Luke 2:11-20; Philippians 2:3; Proverbs 4:20-22; Genesis 12:1-4; Nehemiah 8:10; John 3:16Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
In this sermon, Pastor Armando challenges us to stop chasing temporary pleasures and focus on the eternal treasures God has for us. From the story of Christ's birth to practical life applications, this message will help you live fully, love generously, and embrace the joy of Christmas.Main Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 6:19, Matthew 13:44-46, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Proverbs 2:4-5Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
This message confronts the deeply held belief many people carry that they are disqualified from God's love, purpose, or calling due to their past, their pain, or their perceived inadequacy. Mary's story reminds us that God does not wait for us to feel worthy before He works through us. Instead, He meets us in our fear, speaks purpose over us, and invites us to trust Him with what feels impossible.This sermon reveals that God's grace does not ignore our unworthiness it overcomes it. The arrival of Jesus is proof that God draws near not to the impressive, but to the humble, the hesitant, and the unsure. Like Mary, we are invited to surrender our doubts and say yes to a God who makes us worthy through His presence.Main Scripture: Luke 1:26–38Topic: Bible Teaching, Bible Study, Christian Leadership, Kingdom Builders, Living on a Mission, Use Your Gifts, Serve God, Pray Give Serve, Faith ForwardSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.
Joy is not the product of circumstances; joy is the overflow of recognizing that God is already at work—even when what He's doing doesn't yet make sense. What do you do when life doesn't look like what you prayed for?
Jesus doesn't just bring peace — He is peace. True peace is not the absence of problems; it is the presence of Christ in them.Recognize why peace feels so elusive,Understand Jesus as the source of true biblical peace, andExperience peace in tangible ways through surrender and trust.
Christmas doesn't have to be either great or hard. There's a hope that overcomes anything. On a silent night, a light broke through the darkness. The world watched in awe as love stepped in. Jesus changed everything—including the life that's possible for us. We can experience the wonder of our Savior. Together we'll reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love found in Him with our series, The Arrival.
Welcome to Vision Sunday 2026—a day not just of information, but impartation. “Enlarge your tent… do not hold back… for you will spread out to the right and to the left.”This message is for anyone asking:“What is God doing next in my life?”“What is the future of the church?”“How do I step into God's calling with confidence?”“What does it mean to live on mission in today's world?”Main Scripture: Isaiah 54:1–3
Even in chains, in storms, and through shipwreck, Paul's story in Acts 28 reminds us that God's purpose cannot be stopped by life's problems. What looked like disaster—a storm, a snakebite, a shipwreck—became the very stage where God showed His power and opened hearts on the island of Malta.This message will inspire you to see that your detours are often divine appointments, and what the enemy meant for harm, God uses for healing and salvation. When life breaks your plans, God is still working His plan. The same Spirit that carried Paul through the storm is carrying you through yours.Main Scripture: Acts 28
Everyone faces storms. The question isn't if they'll come — it's how you'll survive them. In this powerful message from Acts 27, Pastor Armando Palazzo unpacks the incredible story of Paul's shipwreck and shows how God can use even your biggest storm to steer you toward purpose.You'll learn how to:Stay anchored when life feels out of controlKeep faith when the “ship” seems to be sinkingRecognize God's voice above the chaosSee how breaking apart might actually be part of God's rescue planWhether you're dealing with financial struggles, family conflict, or spiritual fatigue — this message will lift your faith and remind you that storms don't destroy God's promises. Main Scripture: Acts 27
In Acts 26, the Apostle Paul stands before powerful leaders, falsely accused, and unfairly judged — yet completely unshaken. What looks like another delay or setback is actually part of God's divine strategy to position Paul exactly where He wants him: in Rome, fulfilling his calling.This message reminds us that God is sovereign. It is a powerful reminder that God will use flawed people to accomplish His goals on the Earth. Main Scripture: 1 Corinthians 26
In Acts 25, the Apostle Paul stands before powerful leaders, falsely accused, and unfairly judged — yet completely unshaken. What looks like another delay or setback is actually part of God's divine strategy to position Paul exactly where He wants him: in Rome, fulfilling his calling.This message reminds us that when our faith is on trial, God's purpose is still on schedule. Even when we're misunderstood, mistreated, or caught in systems of politics and power, God is quietly working behind the scenes to advance His kingdom through us.Like Paul, we're called to stand firm, speak truth, and trust that no human authority can derail a divine assignment. What may feel like a courtroom of defeat can actually become a platform for the gospel.
In this powerful message, Pastor Armando Palazzo unpacks the Apostle Paul's bold statement in 1 Corinthians 9:27 — “I discipline my body and keep it under control.”Learn what Paul really meant when he said he beats his flesh into submission, and discover how spiritual discipline, self-control, and integrity are essential for every believer and leader today.Whether you're battling temptation, struggling with consistency, or simply hungry for a deeper walk with God, this teaching will equip you to live with focus, victory, and purpose.
In Acts 23, the Apostle Paul stands before the Saducees and Pharisees people and the authorities to share his life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. In this message, we explore how God can transform your past mistakes, setbacks, and struggles and use those very setbacks to propel you forward. Learn how to:Accept the past Allow the past to propel you forward Turn your past into a platform to help others move forward Main scripture: Acts 23
In Acts 22, the Apostle Paul stands before the people and the authorities to share his life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. In this message, we explore how God can transform your past mistakes, setbacks, and struggles into a powerful testimony that inspires, influences, and impacts others.Learn how to:Share your personal story with boldness and clarityTurn challenges and pain into platforms for influenceLive courageously for Christ even in the face of oppositionMain scripture: Acts 22
In Acts 21, We see Paul boldly walking into God's calling, even when he knows hardship is ahead. This message dives deep into:How to discern God's will in challenging seasonsTrusting the Holy Spirit as your ultimate “warranty” through trialsCourage and faith in the face of oppositionLessons for today's believers about obedience, perseverance, and God's provisionWhether you're stepping into a new calling, facing trials in ministry, or simply wanting to grow in your faith, this message will encourage and equip you to walk faithfully with God.Main scripture: Acts 21:1–36
When anxious feelings rise, our first instinct is often to push them away. But true calm comes from nourishing the mind, body and soul — creating space for presence, connection, and grounding. In this episode, I'll guide you through simple yet powerful practices that you can weave into daily life to find more peace, even in busy seasons. We'll talk about mindfulness, journaling, reframing thoughts, spiritual connection, and gratitude — practical tools that help restore balance and clarity. You'll also hear how supporting your body's foundation with doTERRA's wellness supplements can give you that extra layer of resilience, but the focus here is on nourishing your inner world. What You'll Learn:
Ephesians 4:23-24 (CEV) reads, “Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person.” How?...
Are your thoughts keeping you stuck?In this episode of The Mindset Babe Podcast, I'm breaking down 6 toxic thoughts ambitious women struggle with the ones that sabotage your confidence, steal your time, and hold you back from your goals.What you'll learn in this episode:6 toxic thoughts that hold ambitious women backThe empowering mindset shifts that replace fear and doubt with confidenceHow to stop delaying your dreams and start going after your goals now❤️ JOIN FREE SELF LOVE CHALLENGE ❤️EMAIL ME: theperryrichardson@gmail.comSchedule Free Coaching Call 22 Journal Prompts ( Free Guide)Follow me on Instagram (the.mindsetbabe)Keywords:toxic thoughts, mindset shifts, confidence tips, limiting beliefs, success mindset, personal growth podcast, ambitious women mindset, how to build confidence, self-love and success, overcome self-doubt, mindset coaching, confidence coaching for women, self-sabotage habits, empowering thoughts, positive mindset for women, self-worth and success, growth mindset for ambitious women, confidence mindset podcast, how to stop negative thoughts, thought reframes for success
What to do when the voice in your head is an asshole. Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod. Aaron Schultz aka DJ DRM has crisscrossed the globe for decades playing his own unique brand of dance music. Aaron is also a longtime meditator and Dharma practitioner in the Dharma Drum lineage of Chan Buddhism, and is a passionate devotee of GuanYin Bodhisattva. In this episode we talk about: How to relate to sticky stories and emotions How to face unpleasant feelings The 5 hindrances (that's a Buddhist list of the main problems that arise in meditation) and how sneaky they can be The potential pitfalls of a “good sit” The role of right effort in meditation How expectations make us suffer Neurodivergence Working with shame (and how it differs from wise remorse) The connection between dancing and the Dharma (and why Dan is too self-conscious to dance) Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: Liquid IV: Savor the last bits of summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first order with code HAPPIER at checkout. AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.
LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ You're here because you want to win—big. Brad Lea doesn't mess around. In this episode, he sits down with Dr. Caroline Leaf to tear into how the mind—not the brain—is the true driver of our lives, explaining the science behind managing thoughts, stopping toxic mental spirals in 63 seconds, rewiring habits in 63 days, and building mental resilience for better health, success, and overall well-being, delivering the unfiltered truth you won't find anywhere else. No fluff, just real talk and actionable steps to crush it in business and life. Dr. Leaf's links https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ https://helpinahurrybook.com https://www.neurocycle.app Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business. LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/ This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it. Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs