Shows
Living ForwardCrucifixion: Learning from Jesus’ Words on the CrossLearn Jesus message to us through his last 7 sayings on the cross.
2024-04-1159 minLiving ForwardSession 7: Growing Through Grief and LossWe look at how to work through our grief and loss in a healthy way. The story of Job will serve as our inspiration for staying faithful and working through our emotions. I will share a five step process to help you identify those chaotic thought patterns that might be contributing to your stress and anxiety through loss.
2023-09-2754 minLiving ForwardSession 6: Breakthroughs in Your Faith JourneyOur journey of faith is a life-long process. In this lesson I'll share six stages of faith that we cycle in and out of over our lifetime. It's based on James Fowlers work The Stages of Faith which was the basis of my doctoral dissertation. I hope you'll find yourself in the journey and learn about the process of turning your breakdowns into breakthroughs.
2023-09-211h 12Living ForwardSession 5: Looking Back to Move ForwardI share some interesing ways to look at family experiences: the 10 commandments of families, the needs pie, and the Beavers Scale of Family Functioning. We'll look at Joseph as our biblical model.
2023-09-211h 03Living ForwardSession 4: Know ThyselfIn order to know God better we need to know ourselves better. In this lesson you will learn how to better know your emotional life, how to better discern God's will, and how to become a highly differentiated person!
2023-09-211h 00Living ForwardSession 3: Therapist DayLearn from three therapists about how to better handle your emotions. We know our emotional life affects our spiritual life, so use these strategeis to become emotionally healthy.
2023-08-311h 08Living ForwardSession 2: 10 Habits of Emotionally Unhealthy ChristiansLearn how it looks when we don't get control of our emotions. Then you'll see King Saul as an example of an emotionally unhealthy follower of God. We'll see that there are always consequences to our unhealthy patterns but God constantly wants to lead us back to him.
2023-08-311h 11Living ForwardSession 1: Becoming an Emtional Healthy ChristianLearn how the emotional needs of the four personality types: sanguine, choleric, melancholy, and phlegmatic.
2023-08-311h 10Living ForwardSession 6: Comparing King Saul and King DavidWe will rewind the stories of Saul and David to see what led each of them to turn their hearts from God. We'll learn from David how to take our brokenness and be rebuilt by God's amazing grace.
2023-05-1736 minLiving ForwardSession 5: David Transports the Ark Plus David and Bathsheba
Has your life ever changedin the blink of an eye? When something (someone!) shiny caught David's eye,instead of focusing on God, he made a detour that changed his life forever.Learn about God's grace and mercy even when you too take a detour!
2023-05-111h 04Living ForwardSession 4: David on the Run from Saul
Saul is after David! He
attempts to kill him several times and each time David seeks guidance from the Lord. He ends up "cave running." How do you handle the crises in your
life? We'll look at how David deals with his emotions on the run and learn how to cry out to God in faith.
2023-05-0355 minLiving ForwardSession 3: David Defeats GoliathThis lesson from 1 Samuel 17 focuses on slaying giants! We'll see the strategies David used and learn how to apply them to slay our own giants.
2023-04-2648 minLiving ForwardSession 2: Disobedient Saul and Selecting DavidIn this lesson continue to look at Saul’s journey and the consequences of his bad choices. We’ll see how Saul‘s selfishness prevented him from ending well as a leader. Then will examine behavior that sometimes gets in our way of doing God‘s will.
2023-04-1943 minLiving ForwardActing Like Saul and Becoming like David: Session 1 - Foolish SaulIn this series we will take a dive into the personality and character traits of both King Saul and King David. Our goal is to find ourselves in both of these kings and then make the necessary course corrections when we discover our own character flaws and weaknesses. This week we will look at Saul’s character weaknesses of pride, impatience, disobedience, foolishness and selfishness to name just a few!
2023-04-1250 minLiving ForwardPsalm 23:5-6: My Shepherd and Feasts, Anointings, and Blessings
In the final lesson of our Psalm 23 series, we look at God as our generous host. We see how we wants to shower us with blessings of goodness and mercy that will follow us forever. However, this happens only when we follow the Shepherd. Learn how to put him first in this lesson!
2023-03-2239 minLiving ForwardPsalm 23:4 - My Shepherd in the Valleys and FearsHave you walked through troubled valleys? David gives us encouragement in the darkest dark of our lives. Learn how best go through those valleys with the Shepherd.
2023-03-2236 minLiving ForwardPsalm 23:2-3 My Shepherd in the Meadows, Streams, and PathsLearn how the Shepherd wants to refresh us by leading us to the places of lush grass and restful waters. He restores our body, soul, an spirit and shows us the right path. Restoration happens when he let him restore us. Learn about your choice!
2023-03-0945 minLiving ForwardPsalm 23:1 - My Shepherd and My WantsWhat does David mean by "my" Shepherd? Learn how personal our Shepherd is. We'll turn to John 10 to hear the words of Jesus as he explains what being a Good Shepherd means. He makes a stark contrast being a Good Shepherd and a sheep rustler. Finally, we'll explore all the connotations of the word "want." Are you living in want? Learn the cure!
2023-03-0146 minLiving ForwardPsalm 23 Being a Sheep to the Shepherd Introduction: Sheep and ShepherdsLearn traits of the sheep and traits of the shepherd that you may never have thought of! You'll learn how very much like sheep we are! And like sheep, we often go astray. Learn 7 tips to help keep you close to the Good Shepherd.
2023-02-2341 minLiving ForwardBody, Soul, Spirit Series: Follow-up to Session 4 - Box and Candle DemonstrationThis demonstration follows Session 4 and demonstrates how to be all in for God.
2023-02-0806 minLiving ForwardBody, Soul, and Spirit Session 4: SpiritLearn how to keep your spirit connected to THE SPIRIT! You'll learn about the most underutilized power source of the Christian: the Holy Spirit living and working IN you. Don't miss this powerful lesson that will show you how to submit your body and soul to God's Spirit.
2023-02-0837 minLiving ForwardBody, Soul, and Spirit Series Session 2: SoulOur soul is the home for our thoughts, emotions, and will. When we have a healthy thought life and a healhty emotional life and when our will is centered on God, we are living according to God's design. But often we let our thought life and emotional life spiral out of control WE are sometimes driven by our self-will instead of God's will. This lesson provides biblical principles and practical strategies to help you align your thoughts, emotions, and will with God's Spirit.
2023-02-0144 minLiving ForwardBody, Soul, and Spirit Session 2: BodyAre you struggling to let God's Spirit lead you? Learn how to use your five senses and physical body for God's glory!
2023-02-0140 minLiving ForwardBody, Soul, and Spirit IntroductionOur God created us in his image with a body, soul, spirit. As Christians we are supposed to connect our spirit to the Holy Spirit; however, often our bodily desires and our soul (mind, feelings, emotions) want to take the lead. And that's when we stray off God's plan. This series shows us how to be intentional in connecting our spirit to the Holy Spirit. I'll share biblical passages and practical applications for letting God lead!
2023-01-1828 minLiving ForwardThree Simple Steps to Studying the Bible: Acts 7Stephen, on trial by the Sanhedrin for preaching the Good News of the Gospel, preaches a fiery sermon to the religious leaders. Learn how he traces the Jewish history and points out how God was merciful and patient with the people of Israel as they consistently went against his plan. Then you'll hear of the dramatic conclusion following Stephen's sermon. Don't miss this testimony of faithfulness!
2022-12-0137 min
Living ForwardSession 5 Acts 6:Learn how Satan tries to divide the Early Church and how God gave the apostles wisdom to handle the crisis. We'll see how Stephen stands up to the Sanhedrin and lessons we can learn about standing strong.
2022-11-1633 minLiving ForwardSession 2: Simple Steps to Studying the Bible: Acts 3:12-26We'll learn what happens next after the lame man is healed. How will Peter deal with a crowd of curious Jews? What are the lessons for us about keeping our Divine Appointments and choosing our words well in the face of opposition?
2022-10-2632 min
Living ForwardSession 1: Simple Steps to Study the Bible: Acts 3:1-11Learn three simple steps to study the Bible: observation, interpretation, and application. in this lesson we look at Peter and John as they enter the Temple and find a lame man waiting just outside the Beautiful Gate. Grab your Bible and let’s get started! Click here for the series agenda and lesson 1
2022-10-1939 min
Living ForwardMatriarchs of the Bible: What Can We Learn from ThemIn this lesson we look at the circumstace, choices, and conclusions of each of the matriarchs. Then we examine our own lives and learn some coaching tips and strategies to help us choose well.
2022-09-2832 min
Living ForwardMatriarchs of the Bible: Bilhah and ZilpahLearn the role the secondary wives played in the Jacob, Rachel, and Leah marriage triangle. And what becomes of the 12 sons? Learn this and more in this episode.
2022-09-2231 min
Living ForwardMatriarchs of the Bible: Session 5 LeahWhat is it like to always be second best? Leah struggles to feel loved by her husband Jacob. Sadly, she resorts to a competition with Rachel. Fortunately, she gives praise to God for her babies and will have a special place in Jewish history. Learn the lessons from Leah in this session and a few more surprises that you just can't miss!
2022-09-1439 minLiving ForwardMatriarchs of the Bible: RachelBeautiful Rachel had a promising beginning as Jacob's wife. Learn how she focused on the wrong things in life and how her choices resulted in a sad ending. Also, learn how to guard yourself against a sad ending by choosing well.
2022-09-0735 min
Living ForwardMatriarchs of the Bible:RebekahLearn how Isaac and Rebecca‘s personalities, families of origin, and their own personal desires affected the plan God had for each of them. Lots of lessons for us in how to stop a spiral!
2022-08-3140 min
Living ForwardMatriarchs of the Bible: Eve and SarahSession 1: What do you know about Eve? She sinned, of course! But there is sooooo much more! Listen and learn how to move forward after any transgression.
Session 2: Did Sarah learn the lessons from Eve's life? Listen and learn how she tried to take control of God's plan and see how God protected her in spite of herself!
2022-08-171h 16Living ForwardLife TransitionsHow did you respond to life‘s transitions? We will take a look at the people of God from the Bible and how they responded to crisis after crisis. Then we will look at responding well in the hallway of life as we go from one closed door to an open door.
2022-07-2731 minLiving ForwardSummer Session 2: Life Satisfaction Think of your home, mental, spiriitual, social, financial, and health life.Do you find there is an area of your life where you are dissatisfied? · As you plan how to reset or renovate, consider the following:
Commit to recognizing the little things – the broken windows that will lead you off the path
Know your identity in Christ and choose accordingly
Get clarity about what you value
Live in your new nature
I apologize if the video cuts off at the end!
2022-07-1330 min
Living ForwardSummer Series Session 1: Time to ResetDo you have a repeated thought or behavior that is not leading you to peace or joy? Is it leading you away from God's will? Jonah certainly did and he needed a reset. Join me as I share why and how to reset your life as Jonah did.
2022-07-0628 min
Living ForwardSession 5: Spiritual Gifts and Fruit of the SpiritThrough the Holy Spirit we are given special gifts to be used in service to God. Also, we are expected to bear good fruit in the world. Learn how that looks in our lives and in the Kingdom of God in this lesson.
2022-05-2532 min2022-05-1828 minLiving ForwardThe Great Commission to the AscensionLearn Jesus' final instructions to his disciples before his ascension. Grapple with what this Great Commission means for us!
2022-05-1135 minLiving ForwardSession 2: Jesus and PeterIn Session 2 of Teh Resurrection, Then What? we'll look at Jesus' appearance to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee. We'll see Jesus has a another skill we might not have been aware of! Jesus becomes conversational with Peter and leads him back into the fold preparing the way to build the Church!
2022-04-2730 minLiving ForwardSession 4: Jesus Appears to UsOf all the people Jesus called as followers, Jesus chose a woman, Mary Magdalene, as the first one he appeared to after his resurrection. If was an honor of a lifetime. Mary M had a past, a troubled one, but Jesus healed her and then she became a faithful follower. In this lesson we'll look at the account of the resurrection of the four Gospels and put them together to understand the full picture. Then we'll follow Mary M's journey of faith at the tomb!
2022-04-0634 minLiving ForwardSession 3: Jesus Wants Our Extravagant WorshipHow do you worship God? In John 12 Mary worships Jesus with extravagance! Then we see Judas betray Jesus. Both were followers of Jesus but made very different choices. We'll look at their faith journeys to see the choices they made when they became disappointed. Then we'll look at our own faith journey.
2022-03-3134 min
Living ForwardSession 2: Jesus comforts Mary and MarthaHow do you like to be comforted? If you have ever been disappointed in comfort, you can relate to Mary and Martha. Learn how Jesus chose to comfort them. I will show you a strategy to use when you “flip your lid!.
2022-03-2357 min
Living ForwardThe Final Four: Session 1 - Jesus ForgivesOur study centers on John 8:1-11, Jesus Forgives the Adulterous Woman. While the woman's sin is adultery, we'll look at the sins of her accusers and the Jewish leaders. Then we'll look at ourselves to see if we have a lack of forgiveness or a critical spirit. I share biblical ways to overcome them.
2022-03-1645 minLiving ForwardLesson 6: Jesus Heals Blind BartimaeusHave you ever found yourself in the backdrop or sidelines and feeling unnoticed? How did your inner dialogue sound? We learn today of how blind Bartimaeus came out of the sidelines and demonstrated faith in Jesus because he had told himself truth instead of lies.
2022-02-1636 minLiving ForwardLesson 5: Jesus Heals a Demonized DaughterLearn how a Gentile woman persuades Jesus to heal his daughter of her evil spirits Learn how Christians can overcome attacks from Satan.
2022-02-0940 minLiving ForwardLesson 4: Jesus Heals Paralyzed ManHow does it feel to receive help from a friend when you've gone through a rough time? How does it feel to give help to others in need? Our story today is found in Mark 2 and is about 4 friends who helped a friend in need. Jesus recognized their faith and healed their paralyzed friend. Learn all about this story and find yourself somewhere in it!
2022-02-0233 minLiving ForwardLesson 3: Jesus Heals a Man Born BlindIn today story Jesus heals a man who was born blind. We learned that he was not really the one who could not see. Do you have a blind spot when it comes to your faith? Hope you will be inspired!
2022-01-2634 minLiving ForwardJesus Heals Man at the Pool of BethesdaWhat are some of your good habits? What are some of your bad habits? Our story today features a man who has lived out some bad habits for 38 years. Jesus asked him a question that he asks us also, “Do you want to be healed?“. Learn various ways we might answer that question.
2022-01-1934 minLiving ForwardPhysical, Emotional, and Spiritual HabitsHabits. We all have them. We'll look at some bad physical and emotional habits and I'll share some habit breakers. Then I'll share my top 5 spiritual habits.
2022-01-1930 min
Living ForwardLesson 1: Jesus Heals a Government Official’s SonLearn about Jesus‘ first healing miracle. Think about the question, “ What makes you believe in Jesus?
2022-01-1223 min
Living ForwardThe Healing Miracles of Jesus Then and NowIn this introductory session you will learn about Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. Ishare gods blueprint for holiness which included ways to keep our bodies healthy. We will look at the healing power of God in our body, soul, and spirit.
2022-01-1227 min
Living ForwardOvercoming Weaknesses through Self reflection and The Holy SpiritIn this lesson we focus on personality strengths and weaknesses and imagine the personalities of our little known women of the Old Testament we have been studying. We will talk about how they must have transformed their lives at some point and move from weaknesses into strengths. We will identify our own weaknesses and focus on how to live in the strength of our personality, character, values, morals, and habits.
2021-12-0852 minLiving ForwardFive Hebrew Sisters Stepping Out in FaithLearn how five sisters stepped out in faith to face Moses and the Hebrew leaders. God heard their plea and answered! They influenced change. We can do the same!
2021-11-1747 minLiving ForwardHuldah: Woman of Wisdom and TruthDo you consider yourself and Integrated Disciple? You will learn in this lesson what that means. You will also see that our little known woman of the Bible, Huldah, was a beautiful example of an Integrated Disciple.
2021-11-1138 min
Living ForwardJehosheba: facing Your Fear FearlesslyLearn about an often ignored woman in the Bible who changed the course of history! Learn strategies for moving beyond your block of fear.
2021-11-0358 minLiving ForwardAbigail: A Lesson in Wise Thinking, Speaking, and DoingHow would you describe yourself on a scale from foolishness to wisdom? In this lesson we look at traits of wisdom and foolishness and how we can become wiser in how we think, feel, speak and act. You’ll learn how to deal with a fool in your life!
2021-10-2650 minLiving ForwardShiphrah and Puah: Biblical Models for Thinking Creatively, Quickly, and WiselyThis first lesson in the series Little Known Women of the Bible is about midwives Shiphrah and Puah who boldly defy an order from the king of Egypt. Learn strategies from Dr. Caroline Leaf to help you think creatively, quickly, and wisely.
2021-10-2048 minLiving ForwardSetback from Endings to a Flourishing Comeback: AbrahamLearn to recognize when behaviors, attitudes, and relationships need to end and then learn the steps for a good ending.
2021-09-2239 minLiving ForwardSetback from Wounds to a Healing Comeback: DavidAre you running wounded? Do you have a hurt or pain that has been plaguing your life for a long time? Learn how to move toward healing instead of wallowing in your wounds.
2021-09-1545 minLiving ForwardSetback from Difficult Circumstances to a Bold ComebackLearn from the example of the apostle Paul how to come back from roadblocks and difficult circumstances
2021-09-0940 minLiving ForwardSetback from Fear and Insecurity to a Confident Comeback: MosesDo you have a bad case of the “what-ifs?” Are you dealing with insecurities? Moses dealt with his own set of fears and insecurities until he fully trusted God to lead him to become the leader God called him to be. Learn from the example of Moses and from the coaching strategies I provide for overcoming your fears, anxiety, and insecurities.
2021-09-0251 minLiving ForwardSetback from Change to a New Life Comeback: JosephI use the book Who Moved My Cheese? to provide examples about how to move forward from setbacks and make them comebacks. You'll learn how Joseph from the Old Testament serves as a model of change. He stayed faithful to God and saw how God worked all things for good.
2021-08-2643 minLiving ForwardMaking Your Setbacks Your Comebacks Lesson 1: The Bleeding WomanI begin the first lesson of the series Making Your Setbacks Your Comebacks and focus on Mark 5:25-34, the story of the bleeding woman, who lived with a 12-year setback until she met Jesus. Learn practical coaching strategies to learn how to move forward from your setbacks.
2021-08-1926 minLiving ForwardSusan Higgins Testimony: From Setbacks to ComebacksHear Susan Higgins share about how she has survived and thrived four decades of health issues through her deep faith in God, her unquenchable desire to keep moving forward, her love for people, and finding her ultimate God-given purpose.
2021-08-1839 minLiving ForwardPersonal Testimonies: Moving from Darkness to LightSusan Thurman and Cathy Robbs Baker share their testimonies of moving from darkness to light. Learn how their faith, support network, and their unyielding determination gave them the strength to forge ahead in spite of overwhelming circumstances.
2021-07-2850 minLiving ForwardDisciples Then and Now: The CommissioningJesus took the apostles to Jesus school, reform school, and then to seminary. Learn how his commissioning and the power of the Holy Spirit spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.
2021-05-1949 minLiving ForwardDisciples Then and Now: The Final EightLearn about how Jesus called the final eight apostles and how they followed him to the end.
2021-05-1940 minLiving ForwardDisciples Then and Now: James and JohnJesus called them Sons of Thunder! Learn how they grew from strong-willed fishermen to God-willed fishers of men!
2021-05-0937 minLiving ForwardDisciples Then and Now: AndrewAre you an “in the background” kind of person, quiet and unassuming? Do you listen and observe and are sometimes hesitant to speak up or speak out? You will be very inspired by Andrew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. Learn how pointing just one person to Christ can make a difference in the world.
2021-04-2141 minLiving ForwardAll Talk and No Action?Have you become all talk and no action when it comes to parenting your children? Learn and strategy to help your kids respond to your direction quickly.
2021-03-1806 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: Self-ControlIs your self-control out of control? See how this characteristic works with all the other Fruit of the Spirit. Learn how to practice self-control over your thoughts, emotions, words, and actions.
2021-03-1751 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: FaithfulnessHave you measured your faith lately? Do you have no faith, little faith, or great faith? Learn how to grow in your faith so that you can spill good fruit every day everywhere!
2021-03-1756 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: GentlenessWhere do you fall on the continuum of gentleness to harshness? Learn the difference in this lesson and see some great biblical examples of how to respond and how not to respond to conflict.
2021-03-1047 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: GoodnessDo you believe that God is good and can only be good? This lesson confirms that foundational truth. Learn what goodness is and how to spill it on others. Stay to the end for a true blessing of goodness!
2021-02-2452 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: KindnessWhat is the difference between natural kindness and supernatural kindness? Find out through biblical examples and learn practical ways to show kindness.
2021-02-1735 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: PatienceHaving trouble practicing patience with yourself, others, or God? Learn about biblical role models and practical strategies to help you practice patience!
2021-02-1050 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: JoyAre you having trouble consistently live a joy-filled life? This lesson will give you an unforgettable image to help you choose joy in spite of your circumstances!
2021-02-0852 minLiving ForwardParenting Coaching: Reducing ConflictDo simple tasks turn into major family conflicts? Learn how to d-escalate problems before they become conflicts whether at home or anywhere else!
2021-02-0809 minLiving ForwardParenting Coaching: Parenting DifferencesLearn what to do when you disagree with your spouse about parenting.
2021-02-0811 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: PeaceLearn how to have peace with God, yourself, and others. I'll share strategies about how to spill peace everywhere!
2021-02-0847 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: Loving the UnlovelyBe inspired by Jesus' example of love and learn strategies to love the unlovely.
2021-01-2042 min
2021-01-1408 min2021-01-1300 minLiving ForwardFruit of the Spirit: IntroductionDid you know the Bible gives us a way to measure our faith walk? It's called Fruit of the Spirit. In this lesson you'll learn the difference between Spiritual Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit. You'll also hear the contrast between vices and virtues and be inspired to spill good fruit!
2021-01-1336 min