Podcast Episode 234 - What’s Weighing You Down?

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Podcast Episode 234 - What’s Weighing You Down?

Do you ever feel like life is weighing you down?

Or maybe the pressures feel like a pair of Spanx two sizes too small?

How do you keep going when you don’t feel like you can take another step?

We’re talking about how to rest when life is weighing you down.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired…like you’re tired of constantly feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.

  • If you desire to release what’s bothering you so you can feel free again.

  • If you’re ready to enjoy more of your life on the way to where you’re going.

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Podcast Episode 209 - Easter Week Part 4 - The Impact of Forgiveness

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Podcast Episode 209 - Easter Week Part 4 - The Impact of Forgiveness

Has anyone hurt you, and it’s still haunting you?

Do you feel a surge of resentment when a particular person or event is mentioned?

Do you find the person you struggle to forgive most is yourself?

It’s Easter week, part 4. We’ve been talking about what Easter means for us, not just humanity but also for us individually. I want to talk about one of the biggest impacts of what Easter has on us and for us.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of reliving the pain and hurt regularly.

  • If you desire to be free of your offender’s grasp on you.

  • If you’re ready, live the life of grace Father’s designed for you.

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Podcast Episode 208 - Easter week part 3 - The Gift of Gratitude

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Podcast Episode 208 - Easter week part 3 - The Gift of Gratitude

What do you think of when you think of grace?

When you see the world, is it a dark place or a beautiful place full of possibilities?

Are you thankful for what you have, or do you find yourself pining for something just out of your reach?

It’s time for Easter Week Part 3 - In the last few episodes, we’ve talked about “What Easter means to you” and “Jesus + Nothing = Your Freedom.” Today, let’s talk about the key to receiving God’s grace that he gave us through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of feeling like the other shoes will drop any minute.

  • If you need some encouragement.

  • If you’re ready to put on a new lens to see your world as Father intended you to.

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Podcast Episode 207 - Easter Week pt 2 - Jesus + Nothing = My Freedom

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Podcast Episode 207 - Easter Week pt 2 - Jesus + Nothing = My Freedom

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough?

Have you thought, “if only I could get this Christianity thing right? I always seem to fall short.”

It’s Easter week; are you excited about it or prepped to feel like a miserable sinner?

It’s Easter week, and we’re continuing our journey through what the cross means to us.

Today is for you if...

  • If you desire to grow closer to God.

  • If you’re tired of doing life in your own strength.

  • If you’re ready to enjoy freedom in Christ like He meant for you to live.

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Podcast Episode 206 - Easter Week part 1 - What does Easter Mean to You?

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Podcast Episode 206 - Easter Week part 1 - What does Easter Mean to You?

It’s Easter week. Some call it Holy Week. It’s typically a time for believers to reflect each day leading up to Easter. It’s funny because I’m better at reflecting in reverse than ahead.

Other’s of you didn’t grow up in the church, so maybe Easter was the debate between peeps or Cadbury eggs. Or maybe you had a combination of both.

But what does Easter mean to you?

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Podcast Episode 199 - Five Tips to Live Your Divine Life - Tip Four - You Are Worthy

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Podcast Episode 199 - Five Tips to Live Your Divine Life - Tip Four - You Are Worthy

Do you feel worthy of your divine life? 

Have you looked for your worth in yourself and come up short? 

Are you trying to find it in others and only find rejection?

Today we’re continuing five tips to live your divine life - Tip Four is - You are worthy. You’re worthy of your divine life.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of trying to fulfill your purpose but feeling you don’t deserve it.

  • If you desire to live your divine life with confidence.

  • If you’re ready to shed the unworthiness and believe you deserve the divine life Father’s calling you to. 

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Podcast Episode 195 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Five - Strength

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Podcast Episode 195 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Five - Strength

Have you ever had a great day followed by a crappy day? Life can feel up and down.

Today I’m sharing scriptures to give us strength in the down days or in the middle of the storm.

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

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Podcast Episode 194 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Four - Faith

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Podcast Episode 194 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Four - Faith

Are you struggling with crazy circumstances right now? Me too! Do you need some encouragement? Me too!

When I’m in a bind and feel pulled down by everything happening around me, I remember the Father Factor.

Faith (pistis) = God-given persuasion; it’s God birthing faith in us.

"For nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:37

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Podcast Episode 193 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Three - Hope

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Podcast Episode 193 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Three - Hope

Could you use a little encouragement right now? Me too! How about hope? Do you need some hope?

When I’m feeling down and discouraged, I go to Father for encouragement and to hold me when things are hard. I want to bring that same hope to you today.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,

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Podcast Episode 192 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Two - Peace & Joy

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Podcast Episode 192 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day Two - Peace & Joy

Would you like more peace?

I’m always looking for peace. But many times, I look in the wrong places, like trying to make others happy, so there’s no conflict with them.

shālôm – properly, wholeness, peace – preeminently, God's gift of wholeness, bringing His wellness and prosperity (internally, externally…

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Podcast Episode 191 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day One - You're Not Alone

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Podcast Episode 191 - Five Days of Encouragement - Day One - You're Not Alone

How many of you have ever had a down day things that go wrong? Days we feel blah? Moments you feel like quitting? Me too!

I had one of those moments this weekend. But God‘s got us!

So today, I want just to encourage you with scripture. And for the next week, I’m going to share encouraging words with you so that we can keep moving forward, knowing we’re fully loved!

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Podcast Episode 170 - Growing Closer to God pt 5 - Removing the Intimacy Blocks

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Podcast Episode 170 - Growing Closer to God pt 5 - Removing the Intimacy Blocks

Do you still feel like something’s blocking you from really getting close to God?

Do you also struggle with letting other people into your life?

Have you ever shut out someone that was trying to help you?

It’s time for growing closer to God, part 5! We’ve discovered the lens we see God affects our ability to grow closer to God. We’ve also learned how to rest. Rest in His Love, His Grace and His Presence. 

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re still struggling to let Father in like something is blocking you from getting close.

  • If you’re tired of it all feeling like work.

  • If you’re ready to let go of the past and step into a closer relationship with God.

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Podcast Episode 169 - Growing Closer to God pt 4 - Rest in Father’s Presence

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Podcast Episode 169 - Growing Closer to God pt 4 - Rest in Father’s Presence

Have you ever been afraid to come to God? 

Some days do you want to crawl under a rug and hide from the hurt and pain in your life or the world?

Do you need a place to get refreshed, where your heart feels full?

Today, I’m sharing secret #3, so you can grow closer to God!

So today is for you if.

  • If you’re tired of being tired, whether physically, emotionally or spiritually.

  • If you desire to follow God better but aren’t sure how.

  • If you’re ready to feel full and satisfied with your relationship with God and life.

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Podcast Episode 168 - Growing Closer to God pt 3 - Rest in Father’s Grace

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Podcast Episode 168 - Growing Closer to God pt 3 - Rest in Father’s Grace

What do you do when you make a mistake? Do you run to God or run away and hide?

Do you see God as the Sovereign in the sky waiting to swat you with His Heavenly flyswatter when you need to learn a lesson?

Do you struggle with feeling shame when you’re in church or praying? Or does that shame keep you from praying?

It’s time for part 3, Growing Closer to God. Yesterday we talked about Father’s love and learning to rest in it, knowing you’re loved for who you are just as you are. Today, I want to share secret #2 to Growing Closer to God.

So today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of carrying around a backpack full of shame.

• If you’re ready to embrace God’s best in your life.

• If you desire to grow closer to God this year than ever.

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Podcast Episode 167 - Growing Closer to God pt 2 - Rest in Father's Love

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Podcast Episode 167 - Growing Closer to God pt 2 - Rest in Father's Love

Do you ever struggle to receive love? Or maybe you don't feel lovable?

When you think of God, do you feel like He's waiting to punish you?

Do you run to Him or away from Him when you make a mistake?

It's part 2 of Growing Closer to God. Today, we're learning Secret 1 to grow closer to God. 

So, today is for you if…

  • If you ever feel unloveable.

  • If you struggle to think, you have to earn God's love. 

  • If your heart desires to crawl up in your Heavenly Father's lap, but religion makes you feel like you're not worthy.

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Podcast Episode 166 - Growing Closer to God pt 1 - Discover the Lens You Experience God Through

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Podcast Episode 166 - Growing Closer to God pt 1 - Discover the Lens You Experience God Through

Do you do all the Christian things, pray, read Bible, and go to church, yet you don’t feel close to God?

When you approach God, do you feel not enough? Not good enough, haven’t done enough, not holy enough? Not as good as so-and-so?

Or do you feel like you’re too much for God to love you? Too much sin? Too many issues? Too many mistakes? Too much drama?

We’re starting a new series–Growing closer to God. As Christians, that’s our goal, right? But how many of you feel like you’re doing all the things but still feel far from Him most days?

Today is for you if…

  • If you desire a closer relationship with God but aren’t sure how.

  • If you’re tired of trying everything you’re supposed to do as a Christian, but it’s not creating that intimacy with God you desperately crave.

  • If you’re ready to finally enjoy your relationship with God instead of feeling like not enough or too much.

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Podcast Episode 162 - Identity Upgrade pt 2 - How to Call Out the Best Parts of Yourself

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Podcast Episode 162 - Identity Upgrade pt 2 - How to Call Out the Best Parts of Yourself

What do you believe about yourself? Good, bad, ugly? Or mix?

Do you want to believe good things about yourself but struggle to see that good things?

Do you ever feel like a charlatan or liar when you say good things about yourself because you don’t believe them?

We’re continuing our identity upgrade series with part 2. It’s time to learn to call out the best parts of yourself.

Today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of beating yourself up.

• If you desire to believe better things about yourself.

• If you’re ready to live the life God’s planned for you.

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156 - Two Keys to Stop From Giving Up On Yourself When You Make a Mistake

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156 - Two Keys to Stop From Giving Up On Yourself When You Make a Mistake

What do you do when you fail? How do you treat yourself?

How do you handle it when you make a mistake? Beat yourself up? Or pick yourself up and keep going?

Do you know how to pull yourself out of the mulligrubs, or do you stay stuck, sinking deeper?

We all make mistakes, but what we do afterward matters. It determines if we pick ourselves up and keep moving forward or if we sink into a downward spiral that makes us feel terrible and holds us back.

 

Today is for you if…

  • If you need a hand up when you fall.

  • If you’re unsure how to keep the emotional spiral at bay when you make a mistake.

  • If you’re tired of beating yourself up for the same issues.

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Podcast Episode 129 - Shammy away your shame with this key ingredient

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Podcast Episode 129 - Shammy away your shame with this key ingredient

Do you ever feel shame?

Have you ever said, “what’s wrong with me!”?

Or “I’m broken!” I know I have!

We’re talking about getting rid of shame with a key ingredient. 

So, today is for you if:

  • If you’re ready to stop feeling broken.

  • If you’re ready to release the shame.

  • If you desire to step into your true identity, shame is holding you back.

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Podcast Episode 127 - How to enjoy this Christmas season–again

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Podcast Episode 127 - How to enjoy this Christmas season–again

Do you ever get tired of the holiday season?

Have you ever felt like God was distant? Even during this Christmas time when you think you should be closest to God, right?!

Do you feel like all the to-do's of Christmas are weighing you down? Shopping, cooking, errands, parties, plays, etc.

Today is for you if:

  • If you're ready to get the joy of the season back.

  • If you desire to grow closer to God.

  • If you need a new perspective on this Christmas time.

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