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Faith Bits with ALIHaving The Comforter In The UncomfortableSend us a textComfort feels good, but growth happens in discomfort. This episode dives deep into one of Christianity's most challenging paradoxes: why believers equipped with the Holy Spirit still face uncomfortable moments, and how these moments become essential to our spiritual formation.When you choose authentic faith as a lifestyle, the battle between spirit and flesh becomes real. Your regenerated spirit pulls you toward God's ways while your flesh clings to familiar patterns and worldly desires. Which will you allow to control your life? As a new creation in Christ, leaving behind old...2025-08-1503 minFaith Bits with ALIWhat Is God Doing In This Situation?Send us a textDivine perspective transforms how we experience life's challenges. When we choose to see through God's eyes rather than our limited human viewpoint, everything changes—including our response to difficult circumstances.Have you ever considered that what looks like a setback might actually be God's doorway to your next promotion? Or that a frustrating interruption could be His invitation to much-needed rest? In this faith-building episode, we explore how our immediate reactions to challenging situations often reveal what we truly believe about God's character and involvement in our lives.The ke...2025-08-1402 minFaith Bits with ALIWhen Everything Else Fades, Love RemainsSend us a textHas a familiar Bible passage ever suddenly revealed new depths just when you needed it most? That's exactly what happened when a friend unexpectedly sent me 1 Corinthians 13 - the famous "love chapter" - during a moment of distraction.While many of us know this passage as a beautiful description of love often read at weddings, there's something profoundly deeper here that transforms our understanding of spiritual success. The revelation centers on a simple yet revolutionary truth: God is love. Therefore, when Paul writes that we can perform miraculous acts, possess extraordinary...2025-08-1303 min
The Ghosty GirlsHarrison "Marty" Graham - Philadelphia's "Cookie Monster Killer"You typically do not associate Sesame Street with serial killers, but Harrison "Marty" Graham, also known as the "Cookie Monster Killer", may change your mind. Join us today as we talk about Philadelphia's lesser known serial killer, who not only had a soft spot for the Cookie Monster, but also savagely murdered seven innocent women and then kept their remains in his apartment of horrors. Today's Sources Include:https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/harrison-graham https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/graham-harrison.htm https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadowboxing/201309/cookie-monster-and-the-serial-killer http...2025-08-1240 minFaith Bits with ALIBreaking Down Walls to Hear God ClearlySend us a textFeeling disconnected from God? You're not alone. The spiritual static we sometimes experience isn't a sign to step back—it's an invitation to draw closer. When we persistently seek God, especially during times of doubt or silence, we gradually fine-tune our spiritual frequency and sharpen our ability to discern His voice.This Faith Bit explores the transformative power of proximity to Jesus. Like a photographer's lens slowly bringing an image into focus, our consistent pursuit of God clarifies our spiritual vision and reshapes us to reflect His character. The journey isn't me...2025-08-1202 minFaith Bits with ALIHealing The Offended Heart & Walking in Forgiveness To Close Satan's Access PointSend us a textDiscover the hidden spiritual dynamics of offense in this eye-opening episode of Faith Bits with Ali. What seems like a normal emotional response to hurt could actually be a carefully orchestrated setup by the enemy to gain access to your heart and mind.Ali reveals how walking around with an offended heart creates dangerous openings for spiritual manipulation. When we harbor malice, bitterness, or unforgiveness, we unknowingly establish strongholds that weaken our spiritual defenses and trap us in cycles of negativity and tormented thoughts. These patterns don't just affect our emotions—th...2025-08-1102 minFaith Bits with ALIPresence Dwellers: Exchanging Fear for FaithSend us a textFear has a way of disguising itself in our spiritual lives. For many of us, what appears as simple procrastination is actually fear working beneath the surface—fear of failure, fear of success and its demands, or fear of others' opinions. These hidden anxieties create invisible barriers between us and the faith-filled life God intends for us.Today we explore the powerful biblical truth that counters this paralyzing fear: "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." This isn't just a comforting ve...2025-08-1002 minFaith Bits with ALIPresence Over Busyness: Intimacy with God Changes EverythingSend us a textHave you ever noticed how difficult it is to hear a whisper in a noisy room? The same principle applies to our spiritual lives. When the volume of our busyness drowns out everything else, we miss the gentle whisper of God calling us to deeper communion with Him.In this soul-stirring episode of Faith Bits with Ali, we explore the profound spiritual discipline of stillness—not as a luxury for those with free time, but as an essential practice for anyone seeking authentic spiritual growth. "In the stillness and in the qu...2025-08-0902 minFaith Bits with ALIThe Divine Strategy: How Joy Transforms ChallengesSend us a textHave you ever considered that joy might be your most powerful spiritual weapon? In this soul-stirring episode of Faith Bits with Ali, we discuss the transformative power of choosing joy in the midst of life's inevitable challenges.Joy isn't merely a fleeting emotion that depends on favorable circumstances—it's a profound spiritual strategy that disrupts the enemy's plans for discouragement and defeat in our lives. "The joy of the Lord is our strength," therefore it provides us with the supernatural ability to overcome obstacles that would otherwise overwhelm us.Wh...2025-08-0802 minFaith Bits with ALITrust GodSend us a textEver find yourself wrestling with God's timing? That moment when your plans, your dreams, your healing, or your breakthrough seems perpetually stuck in divine delay? Today's Faith Bit cuts straight to this universal struggle with a powerful reminder: trust God.This episode is a spiritual reset button for anyone feeling the weight of waiting. God's timing isn't just different from ours—it's perfect. When we surrender our carefully constructed timelines and self-imposed deadlines, we create space for something remarkable to happen: our desires begin to align with God's desires. This isn't ab...2025-08-0703 minFaith Bits with ALIBeyond Shame: The Transformative Power of Divine TransparencySend us a textHave you ever felt too ashamed to approach God after falling short? That hesitation - that belief that we need to clean ourselves up before returning to Him - might be the biggest obstacle in our spiritual growth.There is a common misconception that Christianity demands perfection. In this heartfelt episode of Faith Bits with Ali, we explore the transformative power of running boldly back to God, regardless of our mistakes or shortcomings. We should always maintain transparency with God even through uncomfortable situations, this practice will deepen your relationship with...2025-08-0603 min
Catalyst PodcastAI for healthcare advocacy: With Claimable’s Alicia GrahamAlicia Graham on how Claimable is using AI to help people appeal denied health claimsAlicia Graham has seen firsthand how unjust health insurance denials have impacted people across the United States. Enter Claimable, a product that helps individuals challenge denied health claims. With an 80% success rate and a record of helping people get coverage in just days, Claimable is giving power to patients. This week Alicia Graham, the founder and COO of Claimable, joins Tammy to talk about the company's human-centered, custom AI-powered platform. They discuss how Claimable crafts custom appeals for patients and how they...2025-08-0534 minFaith Bits with ALIWhen We Choose To Surrender, God Guides Our PathSend us a textWhat does true surrender to Jesus really look like in our daily lives? It's easy to say we follow Christ, but the journey of faith demands more than casual acknowledgment—it requires a continuous, intentional submission to His lordship in every area of our existence.In this soul-stirring Faith Bit, we explore the transformative power of complete surrender and why it forms the foundation of an authentic relationship with God. We often cling to old mindsets, comfortable patterns of thinking that actually hinder us from experiencing God's wisdom and guidance. When we...2025-08-0502 minFaith Bits with ALIFrom Fear to Freedom: Embracing God's PresenceSend us a textRejection cuts deep. That gnawing fear of not being welcomed, loved, or accepted can dictate our choices and relationships, keeping us trapped in cycles of people-pleasing and anxiety. But what if there's a divine antidote to this universal wound?Today's powerful Faith Bit touches on how God's perfect love directly counteracts our fear of rejection. When 1 John 4:18 tells us that "perfect love casts out all fear," it offers more than just comfort—it provides a pathway to freedom. As we learn to dwell in God's presence, something remarkable happens: rejection's grip lo...2025-08-0402 minFaith Bits with ALISurrendering Your Wounds: The Path to Seeing Life Through His Lens Of LoveSend us a textHave you ever asked to be more like Jesus without truly understanding what that means? This raw and honest episode delves into the uncomfortable reality that becoming Christlike often means facing our deepest wounds in challenging situations.I share a recent personal experience where wounds of rejection began surfacing unexpectedly. Coming to God with an agenda to discuss ministry and business, I was stopped in my tracks when He insisted on addressing my heart first. This divine interruption revealed the profound truth that our internal condition always takes precedence over external...2025-08-0305 minFaith Bits with ALILet God Work It Out For GoodSend us a textEver find yourself battling old mindsets and heart issues you thought were long gone? You're not alone. Today's faith bit explores the powerful truth that God works all things together for our good, even when circumstances feel anything but good. I share a personal moment of transparency about my own struggles and how a simple song lyric—"All things are working for my good"—became a divine reminder when I needed it most.At the heart of this episode is Romans 8:28, the promise that God orchestrates everything for the benef...2025-08-0203 minFaith Bits with ALIStillness as a Weapon: The Power of Relinquishing ControlSend us a textWhat happens when you finally stop wrestling for control? Today we discuss one of the most counterintuitive spiritual principles—the transformative power of surrender.Resistance to relinquishing control might be the biggest obstacle in your faith journey. As we uncovered in today's Faith Bit, the moment you release your grip on circumstances, relationships, and outcomes is the moment you discover what walking with God is truly meant to be. This isn't about passive resignation; it's about active trust that positions you to witness divine intervention in ways your own striving never co...2025-08-0102 minFaith Bits with ALISlow Down And Run The Good Race At God's PaceSend us a textWhat's the rush? In a world obsessed with speed and productivity, we're tackling the radical act of slowing down as a spiritual practice. This Faith Bit explores how our hurried lives might be the very thing blocking our connection with God.When was the last time you truly slowed down? Not just physically, but mentally and spiritually? Peace emerges when we deliberately choose stillness. "It is in our slowing down where we will begin to find peace. When we choose to be still, we are able to truly experience God." This...2025-07-3103 minFaith Bits with ALITake A Moment To Just Be StillSend us a textWhen was the last time you truly stopped everything and allowed yourself to be still? Not scrolling, not planning, not even praying fervently—just being present with God?Today's Faith Bit dives deep into the spiritual practice of stillness. Drawing from the timeless biblical wisdom of "be still and know that I am God," we discuss how intentional moments of sacred pause can ground us when life feels overwhelming. This isn't just about finding a quiet moment—it's about adopting a posture that acknowledges God's sovereignty over everything that concerns you....2025-07-3002 minFaith Bits with ALIJoy Is A WeaponSend us a textWhat if the joy you're searching for isn't found in changed circumstances but in a changed perspective? Today's Faith Bit tackles the powerful truth that joy functions as more than just an emotion—it's actually a spiritual weapon the enemy deliberately targets.When life feels overwhelming, our natural response is often to focus on the problem, trying to think or work our way out. But what if the solution isn't about changing your situation but about accessing a different kind of strength? In this episode, we explore how authentic joy emerges fr...2025-07-2902 min
The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women320: Stop "Feeling" Anxious and Do Something About It with Robyn GrahamIs what you’re feeling really anxiety—or just discomfort? In this powerful conversation, Alicia and Dr. Robyn Graham unpack how to identify the roots of anxiety, support our kids through their emotions, and respond with spiritual wisdom and practical tools. This episode brings clarity to confusing feelings and gives you a grounded path forward through faith, neuroscience, and emotional truth. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [00:00] Is What You’re Feeling Actually Anxiety or Just Nervousness? [05:00] Could Generational Trauma Be the Root of Your Anxiety? [07:00]2025-07-2830 minFaith Bits with ALIDifficult Times Build Character: Your Response MattersSend us a textHave you ever wondered why certain people seem to push all your buttons? Your daily Faith Bit tackles the challenging truth that our character is revealed most clearly in difficult relationships.When someone rejects or hurts you, your immediate response speaks volumes about your spiritual maturity. While God never orchestrates your pain, He masterfully uses these relationship struggles to develop Christ-like character within you. This episode unpacks the practical wisdom of responding in love without sacrificing your wellbeing.Perhaps the most liberating insight comes in understanding what forgiveness truly...2025-07-2803 minFaith Bits with ALIBeing Intentional About ListeningSend us a textHave you ever noticed how difficult it can truly be to stop and listen? Not just with your ears, but with your whole being?Today's Faith Bit invites you into a practice that seems deceptively simple yet proves remarkably challenging in our distraction-filled world: the sacred discipline of listening to God. I share how this message came to me ironically while my own mind was racing with thoughts and plans, until I intentionally chose to focus and truly listen. That moment of stillness revealed the very message I needed to share...2025-07-2702 minFaith Bits with ALIFinish What You StartSend us a text"Finish what you start" isn't just practical advice—it's a spiritual principle that could be blocking your breakthrough. This powerful faith bit reveals why some believers remain stuck in cycles of unfulfilled promises despite faithful prayer and prophetic words.Are you wondering why your prayers seem delayed? The answer might surprise you. God desires to give you more, but unfinished assignments create spiritual bottlenecks that prevent new blessings from flowing. The key difference this time? Welcoming God into your process rather than trying to accomplish His will through your own limited un...2025-07-2602 minFaith Bits with ALIDiscerning Our ConnectionsSend us a text2025-07-2501 minFaith Bits with ALIYour True Identity: Overcoming the Enemy's NarrativesSend us a text2025-07-2401 minFaith Bits with ALIPray For Your Divine ConnectionsSend us a text2025-07-2301 minFaith Bits with ALIEmbracing The Refiner's FireSend us a textWhat appears to be spiritual warfare in your life might actually be the Refiner's Fire – God's deliberate process of purification. Just as precious metals require intense heat to remove impurities, your current struggles may be divine instruments crafting spiritual maturity and Christ-likeness within you.God uses life's trials and tribulations not to break us, but to reveal and eliminate imperfections that hinder our spiritual growth. When we recognize these difficult seasons as purification rather than punishment, we gain perspective that transforms our experience of suffering.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:17, we're re...2025-07-2202 min