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Growing The Leader WithinThe Art of Letting Go - Part 1The secrets to downsizing ones lifestyle and how to turn the 'physical page' of reality are here in Part One of this fascinating lesson of life. Knowing when and how to change out of a home is found in the Art of Letting Go. Dr Gayla shares her personal journey of how she began the huge process of letting go of her 'yesterday home'. This is all about letting go of 95% of belongings and leaving a 17 room house for an upstairs suite of 3 rooms!www.griefguideministries.com 2025-07-1753 min
Growing The Leader WithinLetting Go of YesterdayYesterday has a powerful pull on us, and wants to keep our hearts tied to what WAS every single day. All it takes is one passing thought, and we are looking behind us again. And we don’t often pull back to ‘today’ but instead can set down and start to stew right there… by opening cans of worms that only provoke our peace. But here is a statement of trust and truth, that according to the Word of God…The further one grows in progressive grief, the easier it can get to stay in the present, and begin to...2025-02-0441 min
Growing The Leader WithinHow to Handle LonelinessThere are certain truths to be learned about how to handle loneliness and this lesson reveals them clearly. And also the 8 heart to heart questions to ask yourself about being lonely, will offer very helpful support to guide along the pathway after loss. Dr Gayla shares personal details in this lesson that you will want to hear!www.griefguideministries.com 2025-01-2253 min
Growing The Leader WithinHow to Find Your Word for This YearA mother/daughter conversation about discovering and using one certain word to create a theme for the entire year. Using this skill has made a difference in both off their lives for decades! In this personal conversation, Dr Gayla and her daughter Angela, reveal how to find that word in life. Sooo GOOOOD! Oh! And here is the link to get the Vision Word Planner on Amazon. https://a.co/d/7hzaI6FStart your year by launching with direction and focus!www.griefguideministries.com 2025-01-0626 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe 12 Days of Grief GuideDr Gayla wrote a song, that describes a very practical way to plan a holiday that can be peaceful and helpful. Her own holiday plans are revealed in this short podcast! You will smile and pick up fresh ideas how to handle your own holiday season and make it special too. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-11-2916 min
Growing The Leader WithinBeyond the InsecurityBeyond the Insecurity denotes two things. Beyond means … ‘to the further side of’. And Insecurity means, uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; a lack of confidence. So when I think of insecurity - it makes me ‘feel’ unsure of myself, it’s a self doubt and borders on a grey shade of fear… it’s a self fear in my opinion. But when I put these two meanings together it becomes a clear understanding …. Go to the further side of uncertainty. Go to the further side of anxiety. Go to the further side of the lack of confidence. This lesson is SURE to...2024-10-2339 min
Growing The Leader WithinFinding Faith in Death Radio BroadcastThe dynamics of how death changes life is profound. Our perspective changes, the thoughts of our own mortality become very real, and finding our faith to hold on to is critical. This lesson is so much more than can be told here... Listen and relate to Dr Gayla's own story of unfolding changes in her own words. Very. Good. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-09-0546 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Five Spiritual Stages of Grief - Radio BroadcastSo everything we ‘think’ we understand, actually may mean something completely different in God’s world. And this includes our misunderstanding and eventual understanding of the death of our loved one. Psalms 39:4-5 Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am. Behold thou hast made my days as an handbreadth and mine age is as nothing before thee. Verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. So what are the spiritual stages of grief according to God’s directive...2024-08-1042 min
Growing The Leader WithinWhen Two Worlds Collide PART 3The earth and the inhabitants therein are called ‘Man’s World’ and obviously our eternal Home is ‘God’s World’. These two different worlds view death and ‘passing away’ totally different and have a completely different focus for humanity. This is a clear view of the difference of both when it comes to understanding loss. Part 3 is an amazing lesson and it's sure to encourage every heart!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-08-0937 min
Growing The Leader WithinWhen One Flesh Becomes TwoOn this particular day I was processing another layer of my losses and this letter written to the Lord, was about losing my husband of 45 years and the deep bonding between us. This is what I wrote…“Jesus, You are the One who bonded us so deeply so we could not fall apart, no matter how hard the attacks were against us. From the terrifying war we survived, to the loss of our baby, to the fire that burned our house up, to the heartbreaking losses in ministry and so many other things that should have parted us. But Yo...2024-08-0257 min
Growing The Leader WithinWhen Two Worlds Collide PART 2Do you know how many times the word 'death' is mentioned in the Bible? And are you aware that there are two worlds that have completely different positions for each person in loss? You can only handle the passing of a loved one, one of two ways. Which world did you choose? And after hearing this lesson - do you need to reconsider these truths and your loss to find peace? I know... lots of questions, but there are answers to each question found right here in this lesson! Listen ... and listen again....for understanding and PEACE in Pa...2024-07-3152 min
Growing The Leader WithinHealing Habits Radio BroadcastBeginning the process of healing starts with a focal point. This lesson reveals a pathway of clear instructions as to how to begin to re-format a life again after a loss. What to do.... and what to draw upon... and what to understand is all here for helpful guidance. Are you a square, or a rectangle that needs additional sides to be created? A triangle or circle? Listen and learn and find your pathway to begin anew with wisdom. This is a solid hour of BLESSING and strength!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-07-2659 min
Growing The Leader WithinWhen Two Worlds Collide PART 1There are two completely separate worlds that exist, and knowing the difference between them is VERY IMPORTANT for a person in grief. Sorrow is dealt with very differently from within these two worlds! This is a highly recommended lesson to listen to, understand and absorb the differences and receive the truth and how to apply it to our hearts. There will be 4 different lessons in this series, because this is powerful information and it would be too much info packed into one lesson.Enjoy and receive great stability from this podcast. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-07-2437 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Haves and the Have NotsAnd the Word of the Lord came to me saying... "It's not what you have that makes you rich, it's what you don't have that makes you rich." And that quiet statement whispered to me was life changing in every way in my life! If you have experienced difficulties this is for YOU! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-07-1927 min
Growing The Leader WithinEmergency Preparedness in a StormWhen a serious storm like a hurricane hits at home, it can cause fear and trigger grief storms as the real feelings of being helpless surge in. But one of our GGM Leaders who is a leader over a group of widows in her town - Lin Hagedorn, is sharing on this important issue. She studied this issue during the last hurricane that hit in her own neighborhood, and now has provided a great plan to implement before a storm hits. With practical thinking and a plan in place, one can provide their own support that is very helpful!! Lis...2024-07-1931 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe GGM Radio Show #3 What Happens When You Die?There are five main questions that each human has about death and dying, in this human existence. And these questions all have solid answers that are clear in the Bible, and I am happy that those real answers are all shared in this lesson! We recommend listening as it will take away fears, and the uncertainties of life and loss, that each mortal man and woman faces in life. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-07-1641 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe GGM Radio Show #2 Dead People Are Running My LifeThe reality of life is that MUCH of our lives are already planned and running because of the dead. This lesson is true reality and our foundations are secured because of our missing loved ones. Be encouraged all is not lost.... just put into place! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-07-1354 min
Growing The Leader WithinInterview with Michael DawsonMeet Michael Dawson MA, DM, the Therapist and Grief Coach for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. This open conversation was interesting and revealing for every type of loss. And the interview with him was both informative and encouraging... I think you will agree!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-07-0448 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe GGM Radio Show #1 - It's Time to Move Out of the Funeral HomeThis radio show is complete with GGM details as well as a live song being sung at the end. This is my own late husband singing with my choir at church. This lesson was a life changing experience for me! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-06-3042 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Test of LegacyYou can safely draw a line in the sand and say, "It’s time for me to go forward in my own life and serve the Lord. I have honored my dead, I have said my meaningful goodbyes, I am ready to start a new life with Jesus. I have a purpose to do and a legacy to build. I have talents to be used greater than I have ever done before in my life. I take the brakes off of myself, I throw away my attention on yesterday and pick up my lessons in life and go help someo...2024-06-2531 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe SelfCare TestOur own self care depends upon our nurturing care for 'me'. Often we have taken care of so many others, but never focused upon ourselves. And when our loved ones pass away we feel doubly empty… because we have emptied out our own wells of compassion onto them, and ignored the fact that our water level had been dropping and dropping lower and lower - till when the crisis hit, we hit bottom. This is such a critical lesson to learn when one is struggling with daily griefs and sorrows. We are going to have to put first...2024-06-1429 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Destiny 'Test of Me'Have you ever realized that your destiny might have shaped you by what has happened in your life? The Test of Me starts that awareness with the thought provoking questions for personal soul searching answers. A great lesson to listen to and take notes from. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-06-1231 min
Growing The Leader WithinCan I See Your ID? The Test of IdentityAfter a while when the fog starts to clear somewhat, we can feel confused as to who are we now? This lesson tells the areas in which Dr Gayla shares her own life changes and the beginnings of the next season of life in discovery. Hear her experiences and know that wisdom can lead each hearer into a new day of beginnings.www.griefguideministries.com 2024-05-2924 min
Growing The Leader WithinYour Inner Voice Test 3When we recognize there is a need to keep a lid on our thoughts because they are now tormenting us in our minds... it's time to listen to this lesson! For the losses in our lives we have to have peace. For progressive grief to start the healing process, we must become aware of our thought patterns and how we are mentally coping with our loss. This is a valuable lesson that helps.www.griefguideministries.com 2024-05-2834 min
Growing The Leader WithinHow to Trust God - Test 2The Test of Trust happens to every single person who suffers loss. We can't help it... but it can lead us into a deeper and richer understanding beyond where we are right now. This test is intended to bring us closer - and it will - when we start to think through the opinions we have had, and the true principals of God. Three areas in this lesson will change the paradigm of thoughts about what has happened. So how do we learn to trust God? The struggle can end in peace for you with this lesson. www.g...2024-05-2137 min
Growing The Leader WithinLife After Loss - Test 1After a death there is a soul searching and a private reflection that happens to the loved ones that remain. And there are a series of tests that silently appear before our lives, that if we pay careful attention to them, we can gain a new level of understanding and comfort personally. This lesson is about Test Number One that comes to each one of us who are struggling to live in a unwanted position of grief. When we understanding this, it can start the healing process internally. Gain positive ground today.... listen in to this live lesson b...2024-05-1629 min
Growing The Leader WithinFinding FUN in FuneralLike finding a word within a word, so our experiences of loss also hold keys to depth, purpose and a greater understanding of our own lives. Finding FUN in Funeral is eye opening and is a revelatory word to reveal a higher realm of perspective. Listen and take notes on this one... it's got the concepts of wisdom within!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-05-0832 min
Growing The Leader Withina frank conversationThis is a very honest and open conversation with those who are in active grief. They tell of private and personal stories, and the many ways that would be supportive for anyone in sorrow. This practical Q & A gives real answers in how to help and how not to 'help'. You CAN HELP your loved ones in grief. Everybody needs to hear this!!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-05-0139 min
Growing The Leader WithinSignificant SinglesNot sure what your life is supposed to be about as a person who lives alone? There is a Master Plan that God has already made of your life, and it's high time to find His purpose. This lesson will prove that singles play a very important part in God's Kingdom through out history. Your footprints can leave a powerful mark on this world.... live a life of significance as a single from this day forward and make an impact with your life. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-04-2341 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Secret of StrengthFinding strength in the midst of grief requires some learning. There are 12 areas in this lesson that enlighten the mind and teach new ways to think about loss. There are secrets uncovered here that make a difference. This lesson of strength becomes your secret to uncover today! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-04-1636 min
Growing The Leader WithinHope In the Midst of the StormPastor Paul Roebuck has a comforting and wise word for every person dealing with grief. He understands loss from the inside too! Uncover your own thinking habits and you will find the way to start healing your heart. YOU can walk in victory, favor, breakthrough and abundance.... listen now. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-04-0926 min
Growing The Leader WithinStep It Up .... Put Your Foot on the Gas!Sometimes a false belief will appear and tell us, ‘if God is going to heal me, He’s going to do it.’ And we put all the responsibility upon Him to do something that relieves all of the issues, all the pain, all the grief and all the trouble to create us a new place in life. Like we don’t need to do anything, just wait for “IT” to happen. But this is the same concept as people who say God is going to fill my bank account by raining down pennies from Heaven. There is a question I need to ask.2024-04-0335 min
Growing The Leader WithinGet Comfortable in Your Own SkinThere are episodes in life that rob us of our self confidence over time. The secret to being comfortable in your own skin, is this… discover the four mighty cornerstones to live by. Each one of these foundational structures is a very big subject to be explored in your own time and personal headspace. But these cause a woman to become comfortable and confident in her own skin, no matter what stage in life you find yourself. A very helpful lesson for every woman! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-03-2531 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Map Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death PART 2This is the 'rest of the story' of this two part lesson! There is great information to unpack here, so get your journal out to take notes. It's filled with guidance that is a map for getting THROUGH this valley! PART 2 requires listening to PART 1 for the whole map. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-03-1940 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Map Through the Valley of the Shadow of DeathThere is a unseen pathway down in the valley of the shadow of death, and it is the map to get through that hard place of grief. This lesson shares the depth of personal walk through this valley and uncovers the pathway for all. It's a visual lesson that helps the imagination to see the place where the valley begins, and the beginnings of the way out. Part One holds important facts of understanding! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-03-1241 min
Growing The Leader WithinHealing FeelingsMemories are very powerful when it comes to grief, and they always lead to emotional feelings. And often there are no words to express that can help the pain of loss. This lesson tells what to do with those feelings when you cannot bear them. This is a incredibly private and very personal experience that is shared by Dr Gayla about her own many losses and how she has managed them. There is help here....www.griefguideministries.com 2024-03-0534 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Last 5 MinutesThe last 5 minutes of a sunrise or a sunset play very different roles in the soul of each human being. Knowing what is truly happening is valuable information!!! Listen and learn in this lesson.www.griefguideministries.com 2024-02-2010 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe Power of OneThere are principals about this subject that can open the eyes of one seeking wisdom that can lead the heart and mind through the journey of grief. Take notes here... by choosing your view, you can change everything!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-02-1437 min
Growing The Leader WithinJust Stop TryingThis is a live lesson being taught so there are a few sniffles happening in this podcast. It's very powerful 'Holy Spirit given' knowledge and certainly will help in learning how to create a new 'normal' in life again. Get a pen and paper you will want to take notes! Just stop trying!!!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-02-0834 min
Growing The Leader WithinMosaic MemoriesBishop Jackie Davidson teaches a informative lesson on a Japanese art form using broken pottery, and how our lives can be just like this in God's hands. It's a great lesson - just wish you could 'see' the beautiful deep red mosaic glass candleholder she shared during this lesson. "In Japan, there is a traditional repair method known as kintsugi, where broken pieces of pottery are stuck back together with a Japanese lacquer (urushi), the joints are painted and decorated with gold or silver powder, and the pottery continues to...2024-01-3119 min
Growing The Leader WithinRejoicing After Losses with Pastor Alan LattaPastor Alan Latta from Generations Church in Granbury Texas was our guest speaker and WOW... he brought a new perspective on how to go through grief by the tragic examples of others. This lesson is filled with statements of wisdom that will help ... take some notes and apply this to your heart and mind. Our conversation in this podcast were both enlightening and honest for each lady on this call!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-01-2448 min
Growing The Leader WithinThe 12 Principals of LifeI dreamed a profound dream that astonished me! This is that amazing dream... take notes on this one!!www.griefguideministries.com 2024-01-1738 min
Growing The Leader WithinWHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HOLIDAY?This is a interview with some of the GGM members that are healing from their grief. It's the 'rest of the story' after the holidays and how they did. What was planned, and who all thrived and did not just 'survive' the holidays. And their plans for a Happy New Year... what is each one's focal point of a word for the next year. Very interesting and helpful!!!! www.griefguideministries.com 2024-01-1040 min
Growing The Leader WithinA Vision Board ConversationAre there areas in your life that need a refreshing, or maybe a new focus? Finding the secrets in creating your personal Vision Board is FOUND HERE. Listen to this podcast, take notes, and gather your items to begin a whole new season in your life with purpose and vision! It can happen.... it starts with these instructions. www.griefguideministries.com 2024-01-0423 min
Growing The Leader WithinHow to Find a Theme for Your New YearThis is a conversation between Dr Gayla and her daughter Pastor Angela about finding a clear word that will become a theme for the entire year. It helps to focus one's mind into purpose, to live intentionally and fulfill real goals in the year. Listen in to this most informative conversation and find clues to chose your own word for the year to come! www.griefguideministries.com 2023-12-3021 min
Growing The Leader WithinSolving Life's PuzzlesLife is a puzzle that we like to think we are putting together. But what do we do when we come up with a gap, without a piece we thought that belonged in the puzzle? There is a answer... have a listen!www.griefguideministries.com 2023-12-1925 min
Growing The Leader WithinHow to Have a Healing HolidayFor those in grief over the loss of a loved one, holidays can be TOUGH! But there are secrets to helping one have very special holidays throughout the year. This lesson is chock full of ideas to be explored and secrets that are released for the one in grief! Taking notes while you listen to this episode will help to retain all of the helpful information given out here. How to Have a Healing Holiday is possible for you!!! www.griefguideministries.com 2023-12-1235 min