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Abundantly Able's podcast124: Day 7, Intellectual Disabilities and SalvationI am warning you now, this episode is a real tear-jerker! In this week's podcast, we are finishing up the Bible study, Intellectual Disabilities and Salvation in the Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering Bible. Tune on in to hear about an adorable little girl named Iris with brittle bone disease who longed for God's word.2025-06-2711 minAbundantly Able's podcast123: Day 6, Intellectual Disability and Salvation"Embrace your imperfections because God is the creator, you are his masterpiece, he will create beauty from your breaks, you just need to let him." We may feel like a lot of things are broken right now: our mental health, our families, our nation, our entire world! But God does his best work with broken pieces.2025-06-1309 minAbundantly Able's podcast122: Day 5, Intellectual Disability and Salvation"Y’all, I don’t know about you, but I would be running out of that jail the second that earthquake broke apart my shackles and broke those doors open! I mean, number one, there’s an earthquake, and number two, it’s a jail! " Tune into this week's episode of Abundantly Able to hear more about this (literal) earth-shattering Bible study and how important it is to believe simply & purely, even when the ground is literally (or figuratively) dropping out from under you!2025-05-2910 minAbundantly Able's podcast121: Day 4 Intellectual Disabilities and Salvation"I don’t care what you have done, I don’t care how poor, stupid, or worthless you think you are! I don’t care if you are literally on your deathbed moments from your last breath, you make your last breath count, and give your heart and your life to Jesus." I think that pretty much sums it up! But please tune in to this week's episode and maybe learn something about salvation.2025-05-0309 minAbundantly Able's podcast120: Day 3 Intellectual Disabilities and Salvation"I think that so many people who battle disorders, disabilities, and other diagnoses can relate to the heartache of losing close friends and the insecurities that come along with such rejection." Read along with me this week to find out more about the media brainwashing others and causing an over-3-decade friendship divide!2025-04-2611 minAbundantly Able's podcast119: Day 2 Intellectual Disabilities and Salvation" The people who have melted my heart the most in my life are those with intellectual disabilities. They are diamonds in the rough. " This week's episode of Abundantly Able goes deeper into what scripture says about salvation and the purity of the heart versus the power of the mind.2025-04-0713 minAbundantly Able's podcast118: Day 1 Intellectual Disabilities and Salvation"Being a healthcare worker, I will be the first to admit that I have grown very numb and very callous to pain and hurt and tears and cries for help. " Tune into today's episode to find out more about hardened hearts and how to break the chains. this week, we are diving into a brand new Bible study. It was not planned this way (at least not by me), but this is perfect timing for today's new Bible study, with so many people worrying about DOGE and the IDEA Act.2025-03-2412 minAbundantly Able's podcast117: Day 7, Healing: A Proper View"I have struggled with unforgiveness in my heart I verbalized that I had forgiven a specific person but the Lord knew my heart, he saw the blackness in my heart that I tried to cover up with words." I think we all can relate to struggling with unforgiveness at some point in our lives! In this week's episode of Abundantly Able, we talk about sin and how confession of our sins may help with our healing...or not. Let's listen and find out!2025-03-1008 minAbundantly Able's podcast116: Day 6, Healing: A Proper View" I will admit that I do not have “share the good news” on my mind when someone insults or hurts me or my loved ones!" In This week's episode of Abundantly Able, we talk about how to treat those who hurt us. We just recently had the Bourbon St. terrorist attack here in Louisiana, and on the news, we have been seeing Hamas releasing coffins with murdered Jewish babies inside. I feel like with all the wars going on and all the political divisions going on right now; this is a perfect Bible study for us all!2025-02-2411 minAbundantly Able's podcast115: Day 5, Healing: A Proper View"Y’all, I don’t know about you, but I am so over this earthy body! I am 41, and as soon as I turned 40 (literally, the day after I turned 40), my hip started killing me, then the pain spread down my leg, and I was lame for over a month! Here I was, an OTA at a rehab hospital, trying to teach people with disabilities how to dress themselves, and I couldn’t even put on my own socks!" Do you ever get sick of your earthly body? If so, this week's episode of Abundantly Able is for you!2025-02-1211 minAbundantly Able's podcast114: Day 4 Haealing; A Proper View"I love how, time and time again, Jesus meets us where we are at…not where we should be. Just like when I struggled with gender dysphoria in the 80’s and 90’s as a kid and I lamented to the Lord for years. My parents never affirmed me because that wasn’t even a thing back then. Instead, my mother gave me a call to action..."2025-01-2212 minAbundantly Able's podcast113: Day 3 Healing; A Proper View"Some people can see something with their own two eyes and still deny facts. I feel like we are seeing a lot of that in these times." With the recent terrorist attack on Bourbon St. in New Orleans (just 40 minutes from my home) and all the wars and unrest in the world today, we need to believe in something, what will you believe?2025-01-0818 minAbundantly Able's podcast112: Day2 Healing; A Proper View"God does not look at death the same way we humans do, but it’s obvious that God longs for conversation with us, he longs to hear what we have to say. " In this week's episode of Abundantly Able, we focus on God's stance on taking medicine as well as the importance of talking to God and how talking to God can actually change his mind! It's important to talk to God about sickness and health, during a presidential election, before and during a marriage, child-rearing, and a job change. It's also important to talk to God about the small th...2024-10-3015 minAbundantly Able's podcast111: Day 1 Healing; a Proper View"I know this can be a very touchy subject for some people, and this topic has even caused a separation in some denominations...." Follow along with me in this week's episode of Abundantly Able to read about what the Bible says about God's greatness, especially when it comes to healing the hurting, which couldn't have come at a more devastating time! With Hurricane Helene ravaging through Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia. Now, two weeks later, Hurricane Milton has hit Florida with several deadly pop-up tornadoes as his opening act! People need hope, faith, and healing like never before...2024-10-1011 minAbundantly Able's podcast110: Day 7 Growing through Suffering"I love Revelations, it’s trippy but I think that’s part of why I love it so much." In this week's episode, we discuss the end of days and I open up about God speaking to me and my husband through a miraculous warning in the sky!2024-09-1611 minAbundantly Able's podcast109: Day 6 Growing through Suffering"I spent a good chunk of my life feeling sorry for myself until I grew closer and closer to Jesus and dug deeper and deeper in the Bible". In this week's episode, I opened up about how destructive the victim mentality can be and how a calling from Christ can completely change your life!2024-08-2813 minAbundantly Able's podcast108: Day 5 Growing through Suffering"Living less than an hour from New Orleans, during Mardi Gras the krews and floats represent different Greek gods and goddesses with many Bacchanalia or Dionysus parties… but even though I found Greek mythology fascinating (as a child) I often thought to myself “Why would anyone wanna worship god’s and goddesses who are so flawed." Learning about Greek mythology is a lot like a soap opera! There is cheating, murder, lies & deception. I mean if I wanted to idolize that kind of drama I would just Idolize my own family." Listen to this week's episode if you want to know w...2024-08-1010 minAbundantly Able's podcast107: Day 4 Growing Through Suffering" You look over at Joe and he’s on his 3rd donut and 5th cup of coffee but somehow he stays in good shape while banging out those sales calls and just won a trip to the Bahamas... I know it’s so easy to look over at the person who is super successful and has a lot of money and the big house with the nice cars… or maybe the person that is in picture-perfect health while your fighting a cancer diagnosis or an autoimmune disease or something else that’s crippling and wreaking havoc on your body..." Sound familiar...2024-07-2314 minAbundantly Able's podcast106: Day 3 Growing Through Suffering" I no longer ask God why I endured abuse, degradation, manipulation, and control most of my life, I no longer ask God why the abuse eventually caused me never to have children, I no longer ask God why I was born with learning disabilities, a developmental disability, an autoimmune disease, and a rare heart condition. I now rejoice in the opportunity to share my testimony with you because you are beloved and Jesus died for you and me and all of us. If I had just given Jesus the wheel a long time ago I wouldn’t have hurt myself as...2024-07-1312 minAbundantly Able's podcast105: Day 2 Growing Through Suffering"I was having a conversation with a co-worker who was also gay and we brought up our beliefs. I will remember his words for the rest of my life, he said..." Tune into this week's episode to hear more on this difficult topic during Pride month.2024-06-1712 minAbundantly Able's podcast104: Day1 Growing Through Suffering"Stop me if I’m wrong, but I feel like EVERYONE is suffering through something right now! This world is broken, we are broken..." In this week's episode, we start a brand new Bible study from the Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering Bible. This new 7-day Bible study is called "Growing Spiritually Through Suffering". I feel like a lot of broken people can connect with this Bible study, including myself!2024-05-0213 minAbundantly Able's podcast103: Day 5 Disability and the Image of God"When I get home [from work] the very first thing I do is peel my scrubs off and I try not to touch anything when walking from the door to the washing machine " In this week's episode of Abundantly Able, we are wrapping up the Bible study "Disability and the Image of God" in the Joni and Friends Beyond Suffering Bible. We are focusing on discarding our dirty old ways and becoming clean and new in Christ.2024-04-1411 minAbundantly Able's podcast102: Day 4 Disability and the Image of GodHave you seen season four of The Chosen yet? In this week's episode of Abundantly Able, I talk about a very powerful scene in season four of The Chosen... and don't worry, there is NO spoiler alert! If you feel called to give to The Chosen's cause then here you go! https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/donate2024-03-2814 minAbundantly Able's podcast101: Day 3 Disability and the Image of GodDo you know somebody that makes your eye twitch? Well, guess what... "Jesus not only died on the cross for eye twitchers but he chose eye twitchers!!! Think about it, he chose a tax collector and I don’t care what century you're from a tax collector would make your eye twitch back then just as much as today!" In today's episode of Abundantly Able we talk (mostly) about eye twitchers... and some other good stuff too!2024-03-0612 minAbundantly Able's podcast100: Lets Celebrate"I am so excited to be celebrating Abundantly Ables’ 100th episode with all y’all’s!! Now, normally we would be reading from the Bible study Disability and the Image of God from the Beyond Suffering Bible but today I wanted to do something a little different to celebrate the Abundantly Able Community!" In today's episode, we will be offering a celebration prize and highlighting a very special kiddo who uses his Autism diagnosis to fight bullying and advocate for others on the spectrum.2024-02-1412 minAbundantly Able's podcast99: Day2 Disability and the Image of God"No matter how much the devil tries to tear you down and he may even use other people as tools to bully you and degrade you REMEMBER you are the apex of God’s creation and he gave you some serious responsibility while on this earth. You are not a nothing, you are not a nobody. You are a marvelous being because you are made in God’s image! " Tune in to find out why you are the "apex of God's creation" as well as why I quote Tom Hanks from the movie Forest Gump in this week's episode.2024-01-2910 minAbundantly Able's podcast98: Day 1 Disability and the Image of God"So I don’t know if this is just a coincidence, but I feel like God is really trying to guide the Abundantly Able community in a certain direction. And it’s just ironic that the very first verse of a Bible study called Disability and the Image of God talks about our responsibility over the animals and it’s also the beginning of the new year which always stops and makes people think." Join us in today's episode. Today is the first day of a brand new Bible study from the Joni and Friends "Beyond Suffering Bible". I also share...2024-01-1211 minAbundantly Able's podcast74: Great Gifts for Caregivers and Kids With Physical DisabilitiesCaregivers go through a lot and sacrifice A LOT! So it just makes sense to get them a bomb Christmas gift! In this week's episode, I go over some great gift ideas for kids with disabilities AND the caregivers of this world.2023-12-1114 minAbundantly Able's podcast73: Great Gifts for Teens And Active Disabled AdultsI think that most of us can agree that teens can be hard to buy gifts for, now what if you add a disability into the mix? In this week's episode, I cover great gift ideas for teens within the Abundantly Able Community as well as our loved ones who reside in nursing homes.2023-12-0413 minAbundantly Able's podcast72: Great Gifts For Seniors And Kids On The SpectrumEver struggle with finding the perfect gift for a loved one? Now add a disability in the mix. In this week's episode, I go over some great gift ideas for kids with autism as well as the elderly population, but more specifically, those residing in a nursing home.2023-11-2715 minAbundantly Able's podcast71: Great ADHD and Trades of Hope GiftsEver have a difficult time thinking of the perfect gift to give someone? Now add a disability into the mix. In this week's episode, I go over some great gift ideas for kids with ADHD and I also highlight some great gift ideas from a nonprofit called Trades of Hope which create great jobs for the Abundantly Able community.2023-11-2013 minAbundantly Able's podcast97: Those Who Mourn Day 7" Your body could very well be a prison of pain and suffering but there is purpose in his plan and part of his plan is for you to be miraculously healed, it could be in this life…but if not… it will definitely be in our next life, with our God and savior! And I can’t help but smile at the thought of holding the hand of Jesus without it hurting." In this week's episode of Abundantly Able, we talk about the hope that comes with death.2023-11-1411 minAbundantly Able's podcast96: Those Who Mourn Day 6"When you are in such anguish all you can do is groan and you can’t even think of the words to say to God, the Holy Spirit actually takes over and talks to God on your behalf!" In this week's episode of Abundantly Able, we go over some awesome tools to use in prayer when you don't know what to pray. But just know that either way, the Holy Spirit is your advocate!2023-10-3013 minAbundantly Able's podcast95: Those Who Mourn Day 5"Let that loved one that passed live through you but in Jesus name! Meaning take the good pieces that you loved about that person and use those good parts as a tool to help others in Jesus name. " In this week's episode of Abundantly Able we talk about how to deal with death and also, how important it is to be prepared...now more than ever!2023-10-1712 minAbundantly Able's podcast94: Those Who Mourn Day 4"THIS...this is why this podcast exists!" In today's episode, I opened up about how abuse, suicide attempts, undiagnosed learning disabilities, and ADHD have caused a ripple effect of something quite unexpected!2023-09-2510 minAbundantly Able's podcast93: Those Who Mourn"Now, ok, I may not be sounding like the perfect Christian right now…but I always REALLY struggled with..." Find out one thing in the Bible that always made me question God. Maybe you can relate?2023-09-1911 minAbundantly Able's podcast92: Those Who Mourn Day 2“You can either be bitter or you can be better”. I guess life is all about choices right? How you choose to respond to a painful situation and who you allow in your heart and in your head during these times of loss and anguish.2023-09-1012 minAbundantly Able's podcast91: Those Who Mourn Day 1It seems like a lot of mourning is going on (now more than ever!) The Abundantly Able community felt it appropriate to start a Bible study from the Joni and Friends "Beyond Suffering Bible" called "Comforting Those Who Mourn". It's a six Day Bible study and this is Day one!2023-08-0613 minAbundantly Able's podcast90: The Neurodiverse CallingI am about to open up about a calling that I have felt for a while, and it will cause some changes. I am both excited as well as terrified when even thinking about this calling! Tune in to find out more...2023-07-1708 minAbundantly Able's podcast89: Foodies Part 2In foodies part 2 we cover more awesome ways to get fit while getting focused on your faith! We go over some rocking resources like thechubbychurch.com , thechristiandiet.com , and revelation wellness.com. ENJOY!2023-07-1010 minAbundantly Able's podcast88: Foodies part 1Calling all foodies! Since eating healthy and losing weight is on just about everybody's wishlist. We at Abundantly Able felt convicted to highlight some great (and even some Godly) ways to achieve your goal! But since every body type is different, it's going to take not 1, but 2 episodes to go over this topic...ENJOY!2023-05-0708 minAbundantly Able's podcast87: All Y'allBetween the Asbury University revival effect, the Euphrates River drying up and the Dead Sea coming alive, we need to know our Bible now more than ever! And I just wanna thank the community for sharing all their strategies in this week's episode of Abundantly Able.2023-03-2811 minAbundantly Able's podcast86: The BookWe go over several AMAZING Bibles for the Abundantly Able community this week. I also give a little shout-out to a nonprofit that makes a BIG difference in our tribe, find out more here: https://www.talkingbibles.org/ 2023-03-2109 minAbundantly Able's podcast85: The Daily Grace Co.Ever hear of the Daily Grace Co.? In this week's episode, we go over some great products from https://thedailygraceco.com/ and Cultivate What Matters, Enjoy!2023-03-1509 minAbundantly Able's podcast84: The ChallengeHave you ever heard of the Forty Forty challenge? On this week's episode of Abundantly Able, we learn that at https://www.fortyfortychallenge.com/ you can create a mind/body connection that will ignite your spirit and help you dive deeper in the word...while getting physically fit!2023-03-1308 minAbundantly Able's podcast83: The CommunityThe community has spoken! Several amazing community members/listeners have shared with you their unique ways of spending time with Jesus, Enjoy!2023-02-2811 minAbundantly Able's podcast82 : The War RoomHave you thought about creating a prayer closet? This week's episode covers the importance of prayer closets and different ways to make one unique and custom to your home.2023-02-2109 minAbundantly Able's podcast81:The WildernessWhy is it important to go deep into God's country in order to focus on God? Listen to this week's episode to find out! I also give a shout-out to a very inspiring person and share a great Air bnb travel tip.2023-02-1410 minAbundantly Able's podcast80: The DiscoveryIn The Discovery, I discover a great tool for the Abundantly Able community to use in order to help us spend more time with Jesus!2023-02-1108 minAbundantly Able's podcast79: # Goals #JustdoitSubmission, sacrifice, and inspiration are all balled up into this week's episode of Abundantly Able. Be sure to listen to our last hurrah when it comes to new years goals/ resolutions!2023-01-3010 minAbundantly Able's podcast78: #Goals #GritWe confess some raw and gritty New Year's goals from the Abundantly Able community, in this week's episode. These resolutions/ goals are more like prayer requests and I can't think of a better group of people to share them with!2023-01-2409 minAbundantly Able's podcast77: #Goals #TipsOk, so maybe you actually do want to commit to a new years resolution or goal...now what??? In this week's episode, I give tips, tricks, and resources to get you started...and hopefully, finished!2023-01-1609 minAbundantly Able's podcast76: #Goals #YoudoyouBe the best you, YOU can be! And to help inspire you, we go over several great new years resolutions/ goals of the Abundantly Able community!2023-01-0908 minAbundantly Able's podcast75: #Goals #EyerollTo celebrate the new year 2023, episode #goals #eyeroll is for those who roll their eyes at the thought of resolutions or goal setting and look at goal setting as an overwhelming task.2023-01-0910 minAbundantly Able's podcast70: Substance AbuseSubstance abuse has destroyed so many beautiful souls and ripped apart countless families. In this week's episode, I dig deep into this topic and go over some great resources like John 3:16 and John 3:17 ministries, Schenectady City Mission, and the New Orleans City Mission.2022-12-1408 minAbundantly Able's podcast69: Full Moon MadnessDo you ever feel like craziness intensifies during full moons? Working in the health field most of my life, I have to share some experiences and opinions!2022-12-1410 minAbundantly Able's podcast68: SBSKSpecial Books by Special Kids is an amazing organization founded by Chris Ulmer. Christ Ulmer is an American disability-rights advocate and former special education teacher. In this week's episode, I give this non-profit a huge shout-out!2022-12-1407 minAbundantly Able's podcast67: Roe vs. WadeThe life-changing overturn of Roe vs. Wade has rocked the worlds of both the living and the soon-to-be living. Abortion is a very controversial subject... that I am feeling called to cover.2022-12-1411 minAbundantly Able's podcast66: #What Is A Woman"So today I want to talk about what a woman is. This episode is partly driven by watching the documentary #whatisawoman this film can be watched by purchasing a membership to the Daily Wire and it's about a man, Matt Walsh who interviewed..."2022-10-1908 minAbundantly Able's podcast65: Breaking the Barrier"So I just wanted to spend this episode just highlighting Breaking the Barriers and just reminding all of us to always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again, rejoice! "2022-10-1914 minAbundantly Able's podcast64: Childs Play"A Texas school shooting took place on May 24th 2022. An 18 yr old fatally shot 19 students and 2 teachers and wounded 17 others. There is a spiritual battle going on as we speak and it is manifesting as a mental health problem, a major mental health problem. I guarantee you, with every ounce of my being that if you are listening to this podcast…if you are alive God created you for such a time as this! "2022-10-1914 minAbundantly Able's podcast63: We Win!"California Department of Mental Health did a study, they found that if you isolate yourself from others and don’t develop close friendships, you are 3x more likely to die an early death, 4 x more likely to suffer emotional burnout, 5 x more likely to be clinically depressed, and 10 x more likely to be hospitalized for an emotional or mental disorder..."2022-10-1906 minAbundantly Able's podcast62: What You May Not Know About ADD/ADHD"Today, we're going to focus on lack of focus. Actually, what frustrates me is that most people only think of focus issues when hearing ADHD or ADD. But, what I really want to talk about, is all of the other major struggles when being diagnosed or caring for someone who's diagnosed with ADD or ADHD..."2022-10-1914 minAbundantly Able's podcast61: Tell It!"Do you know that the world is filled with deaf people? You are their microphone, you are their mouthpiece, you are the one that will let them hear the message of Jesus. It starts with you living it and then you need to tell it."2022-10-1907 minAbundantly Able's podcast60: Falling Apart On Easter"What I'm trying to say, is that their plans fell apart. But, it was God's plan all along. Now, let's pull you into the picture. Your plans may have fell apart, but maybe, it was God's plan all along."2022-10-1905 minAbundantly Able's podcast59: Prepping"We are not even on episode 60 yet, and we have already experienced major tornadoes and floods, Hurricane Ida, a major earthquake in Haiti, a war with Russia and Ukraine, our president suddenly pulling our troops out of Afghanistan, causing many deaths, an American invasion on our own White House, an ongoing pandemic, mandates..."2022-10-1906 minAbundantly Able's podcast58:Task ManagerIn this weeks episode I will be giving some great people a shout out, like Mia Rene! And if you are someone that needs some help with prioritizing your priorities then this is the episode for you!2022-10-1907 minAbundantly Able's podcast57: Tornado Warning"At one point I heard a humming noise, like an engine running...I was for the first time in my life, hearing a tornado close by. Yet, I just carried on like nothing was happening. I was just totally in my own little world, my own little bubble, my own little life. Turning off all the warnings on my phone. While there was a tornado, a destructive one… "2022-10-1910 minAbundantly Able's podcast56: Be Still"As I'm laying on the couch I'm looking at the cross hanging on the wall directly across from me and the cross has my husband's favorite bible verse etched into it. It says "Be still and know that I am God" which is Psalm 46:10..."2022-10-1906 minAbundantly Able's podcast55: Mardigras"So, Mardi Gras is huge here. Especially since traditional Mardi Gras has been canceled previously due to the pandemic. My husband surprised me with the day off to take me to New Orleans..."2022-10-1907 minAbundantly Able's podcast54: Warfair"I want to start this podcast off with a prayer request. Please pray for Ukraine. It's February 25th, 2022. And, during the time of this recording, Russian President, Putin has launched an invasion on Ukraine. And, I hate war, I want to help the hurting not attack them..."2022-10-1908 minAbundantly Able's podcast53: Waves"So last week, I talked about losing my job that I loved at a vent and neuro center, a week and a half after submitting my vaccination exemption letter and blood and plasma test results proof of antibodies..."2022-10-1906 minAbundantly Able's podcast52: Not a "Good Fit"Just two episodes ago, I opened up about needing to write my exemption letter for work. I submitted it all...a week and a half before being let go! And, all I was told was that I'm "no longer a good fit". Unfortunately, it is more than just the vaccine. It goes deeper in the healthcare system...2022-10-1909 minAbundantly Able's podcast51: Brain HealthHave you ever heard of Neurofeedback? NeurOptimal®Neurofeedback has completely changed my life and how I cope with ADHD, Dyslexia, and C-PTSD drug-free!2022-04-2211 minAbundantly Able's podcast50: Religous Exemption LetterIn this week's episode of "Abundantly Able" I open up about my concerns while writing my religious exemption letter, asking for an "accommodation" due to refusing the experimental Covid 19 vaccine... while having blood test proof of antibodies for years 2020,2021,and 2022.2022-04-2208 minAbundantly Able's podcast49: I Got Good News and I Got Bad NewsSo I have got good news, and I got bad news! I tested positive for Covid, Omicron variant and I open up about my experience having an autoimmune disease and how it affected my acute Covid symptoms. I also share some GREAT news too...2022-04-2209 minAbundantly Able's podcast48: Christmas Special-The ChosenI am going to give my two cents after watching The Chosen's Christmas special "The Messengers". I will tell you what I liked, and what I didn't like about the experience.2022-04-2116 minAbundantly Able's podcast47: Fur BabyIn this week's episode of Abundantly Able I open up about losing my fur baby/ emotional support animal to Thyroid Cancer. I also share some tips, tricks, and great resources for people needing info on therapy animals and emotional support animals.2022-04-2110 minAbundantly Able's podcast46: The 3 Musketeers InterviewMe and Pastor Emil, host of "Sweet Jesus" podcast and pastor of Open Arms Church Slidell Interviews Jennifer Cotney, mom of 3 children on the spectrum, wife, author, founder of "Word on the Street" New Orleans non-profit, and co-founder of the Christian radio station, Christian mix 106. Jennifer opens up about her life as a special needs mom, hurricane Ida, and God's love and miracles!2022-04-1927 minAbundantly Able's podcast45:Pastor Emil & Me interviewEmil Gretarsson Pastors the Open Arms Church of Slidell and is the host of the "Sweet Jesus" podcast. I have the honor of being his guest on this week's episode of Abundantly Able.2022-04-1918 minAbundantly Able's podcast44: Rick Warren and Me, Day 42 The People-Pleaser Trap"Who's approval are you living for? Because God Wired us for relationships, each of us carries a desire to be loved, to be valued, and to be appreciated. We long to feel accepted and approved by others. This longing for belonging, the desire to "fit in" and feel connected to others , is the driving force behind many of the choices we make"- Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, day 42 Join me on this weeks episode, as I read snippets from the last day of the book Purpose Driven Life. It has truly been a pleasure going on this...2021-12-0718 minAbundantly Able's podcast43. Rick Warren and Me, Day 41 The Envy Trap"Why does she get to live in that house?" "Why did he get that job" "Why can't I be that attractive, that rich, that smart, that famous?" Envy distracts your focus away from what God want's to do in your life and refocuses it on all that you don't have. - Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, Day 412021-12-0717 minAbundantly Able's podcast42: Rick Warren and Me, Day 40 Living with PurposeSomething was found of mine... something from a long time ago, something from when I was suicidal and this book was given to me. It still amazes me how God works, and how he uncovered something...for you! For you, to find out about, in this episode!2021-11-0420 minAbundantly Able's podcast41:Rick Warren and Me, Day 39 Balancing Your Life" Imagine how different the world would be if everyone knew their purpose" On day 39 of the book Purpose Driven life by Rick Warren we talk about 4 important habits to incorporate into your life in order to seriously stay on track with your 5 life purposes.2021-10-2014 minAbundantly Able's podcast40:Rick Warren and Me, Day 38 Becoming a World-Class Christian"These are exciting days to be alive" in the book Purpose Driven Life, Rick explains the importance of diversity and thinking globally... especially now!2021-10-0516 minAbundantly Able's podcast39: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People ?It took experiencing Hurricane Ida for me to really understand the answer to this question! Between the pandemic, hurricanes, the Haiti earthquakes, floods, the tragedy in Afghanistan, and all other sickness, natural disasters, and suffering, I feel like sharing some clarity on this popular question is fitting... as well as necessary !2021-09-2112 minAbundantly Able's podcast38: Rick Warren and Me, Day 37 Sharing Your Life MessageI talk about some amazing people in this weeks episode... like Hosanna Wong (spoken words artist and author), Mia Rene (business coach and host of "God Centered Success" podcast), and Pastor Emil (pastor of Open Arms Church Slidell and host of "Sweet Jesus " podcast). I also read snippets from the book Purpose Driven Life, Day 37. In todays chapter we learn that "God wants to speak to the world through you!"2021-08-2517 minAbundantly Able's podcast37: Rick Warren and Me, Day 36 Made for a Mission"I have been brainwashed to believe that I am not smart, that my existence is not important in any way, that my feelings, want’s, needs, and emotions are all null and void. And that my friend, creates quite the complex!" Listen to this weeks episode to find out why I open up about my "complex" and why the book Purpose Driven Life has helped me understand my 5th purpose in life!2021-08-1919 minAbundantly Able's podcast36: Rick Warren and Me, Day 35 God's Power in Your Weakness"God Loves To Use Weak People." That's right.... Your weakness's are vital when it comes to acting out your calling! Read along with me in the book Purpose Driven Life to find out why...2021-08-1120 minAbundantly Able's podcast35: Rick Warren and Me, Day 34 Thinking Like a Servant"Money has the greatest potential to replace God in your life. More people are sidetracked from serving by materialism than anything else" In this weeks episode we read in the book Purpose Driven Life about Money, the service of self- serving, "name dropping" and other self destructive tendencies.2021-08-0319 minAbundantly Able's podcast34: Rick Warren and Me, Day 33 How Real Servants Act"Unfortunately, many leaders today start off as servants but end up as celebrities. They become addicted to attention, unaware that always being in the spotlight blinds you." In todays world everybody wants to be a celebrity! Between Facebook, instagram, twitter, snap chat, tiktok and other social media platforms it seem's that being in the limelight is easier than ever! However, in day 33 of the book Purpose Driven Life we will read why this is actually not always as beneficial as you would think!2021-07-2717 minAbundantly Able's podcast33: Rick Waren and Me, Day 32 Using What God Gave You"Ask yourself questions: What do I really enjoy doing most? When do I feel the most alive? " These questions (and more) are asked of you in the book Purpose Driven Life. So lets sit down, and ask our selves some important questions in order to find out who God really made you to be!2021-07-2015 minAbundantly Able's podcast32: Rick Warren and Me, Day 31 Understanding Your Shape"Even abilities used in sin are God-given; they are just being misused or abused". During this weeks reading of The Purpose Driven Life we dig deep in YOUR abilities, YOUR experiences, and YOUR God given gifts.... Even if they are being used for Satan instead of our Savior. Even a striper is using her God given gifts of rhythm, beauty, and artistry...she is just using them for the wrong team!2021-07-0816 minAbundantly Able's podcast31: Rick Warren and Me, Day 30 Shaped for Serving God"Your spiritual gifts were not given for your own benefit but for the benefit of others, just as other people were given gifts for your benefit...God planned it this way so we would need each other" In the book Purpose Driven Life we begin to find our S.H.A.P.E. If you want to know more about yourself than tune into this weeks episode of Abundantly Able.2021-06-3017 minAbundantly Able's podcast30: Rick Warren and Me, Day 29 Accepting Your Assignment"You are going to give your life for something. What will it be- a career, a sport, a hobby, fame wealth? None of these will have lasting significance" In this weeks episode we discuss what God is calling you to do and how crucial it is to not ignore his calling, in day 29 of the book Purpose Driven Life. I also admit the latest thing God called me to lay down in order to complete my calling.2021-06-2117 minAbundantly Able's podcast29: Rick Warren and Me, Day 28 It Takes Time"We want the quick fix, the shortcut, the on-the-spot solution" find out why our "want" is not going to help you or help others in your life while listening to day 28 of the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.2021-06-1616 minAbundantly Able's podcast28:Rick Warren and Me, Day 27 Defeating Temptation"You are only as sick as your secrets, So take off your mask, stop pretending you're perfect, and walk into freedom." In the book Purpose Driven Life we dive into how to defeat the Devil and resist temptation. Celebrate Recovery also makes a pretty powerful appearance in this weeks episode!2021-06-0817 minAbundantly Able's podcast27: Rick Warren and Me Day 26, Growing Through Temptation"God made every one of us a sexual being , and that is good. Attraction and arousal are the natural spontaneous, God-given response to physical beauty, while lust is a deliberate act of the will"2021-05-2717 minAbundantly Able's podcast26: Rick Warren and Me, Day 25 Transformed by Trouble"Due to a perfect storm of sexual abuse, abusing birth control, and my body having horrible reaction to birth control. I actually am now unable to have children, but that has just fueled my passion for children". Yeah, I get a little REAL at the end of this weeks episode... will you?2021-05-2017 minAbundantly Able's podcast25: Rick Warren and Me Day 24 Transformed by Truth"We can't watch television for three hours, then read the Bible for three minutes and expect to grow" Ouch! That stings a little Rick! In this weeks episode of Abundantly Able we are reading snippet's from Day 24 of the book Purpose Driven Life, in which we will cover Biblical reading, researching, doing, and memorizing. I also go on a few of my tangents in regards to brain/ memory dysfunction and memory recall techniques.2021-05-1317 min