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Renegade PsychThe Problem with Rapid Benzo Detox; Patient Perspective with Nicole Lamberson, PAHey all, hope you enjoy this latest episode with Nicole Lamberson, PA with the Taper Clinic, who graciously has shared her story about being over-medicated on psychiatric medications. We discuss why limited duration 'Rehab' and 'Detox' units can be extremely harmful to patients with dependence on certain prescription or illicit drugs, using her own experience with an escalating dose of prescribed Xanax (and several other medications), followed by abrupt withdrawal and persistent protracted withdrawal symptoms that she is still dealing with today. We reference a couple of very influential historical psychiatrists who tried to sound the alarm on how to...2024-10-301h 14
The Roll DownBook Interview: “A Heart on Fire” w/ Danielle Coke BalfourWe have our first returning guest, Danielle Coke Balfour, back to discuss her first book, “A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well”, which was released in October 2023. We talk with Danielle about what sparked her desire to write (and illustrate!) the book, and how she landed on her “ten pillars of a life of good work”. We also highlight one of the meditations in the “Justice” section that resonated with us and directly connects to the foundation of The Roll Down. We hope you enjoy this fun and inspiring conversation with one of our favorite guests! ...2024-03-1438 min
Straight Talk With HopeEternal JoyAre you living your life based on people, events, destinations that bring you happiness but it's temporary? In this episode I will share with you how to move your life beyond temporary happiness and begin to live it with an Eternal Joy that will last .2023-11-0930 min
SorellaLIVE with Laila Cuoco Miller and Elisa Cuoco ZinnHope Lamberson: From Lost to Found: A Journey of Hope and FaithJoin hosts Laila Couco Miller and Elisa Couco Zinn in an episode of SorellaLIVE with special guest Hope Lamberson, a beacon of hope through her traveling ministry and church planting.
Hope shares her life testimony and discusses faith, ministry, and life in Oregon, as Laila and Elisa compare the weather differences between Mississippi and Oregon.
The episode explores personal stories of loss, resilience, and redemption. Unknown Speaker recounts their journey from feeling lost and hopeless at a young age to finding hope in unexpected places.
Hope's name becomes a symbol of resilience, and...2023-10-1732 minStraight Talk With HopeHelp I'm StuckHave you ever felt stuck in your life? Yep, me too! Maybe for you it was at a job, in a city, in a relationship , maybe you feel stuck with an addiction. I wan't to tell you that you still can move forward with God's help. In this episode I will leave you with some questions to ask yourself that you are facing in your life. Not only can you move forward but you have an opportunity each day for a Fresh Start and for Future Possibilities. 2023-08-1735 minStraight Talk With HopeSpoken OutcomesHave you ever looked at life or a situation and you did not like the Outcome of what happened? Me too. An Outcome- is defined as how something turns out. In this episode we will unlock the book of James to see how not only how there is power in what we say , but the result of an outcome has a lot to do with what we speak.
2023-08-0223 minStraight Talk With Hope#walkinfreedom Mentally , Emotionally, & RelationallyIt's a subject people don't like to always talk about, even church going folks. But it's a real issue with many people , and even people I know don't know how to move pass a struggle they are facing with mental, emotional, and relational health. Jesus can bring you freedom people. In this episode you will hear from a new friend of mine who I met about a month ago who is a certified Mental Health Coach and hear her share how you can walk in the freedom you were created for . Let's dive into it! 2023-06-1545 minThe Roll DownState of Our Country: Activism and Self-CareThis is part two of a two part episode where we discuss the state of our country as of April 2023. We acknowledge that we barely scratched the surface in our last episode due to the sheer amount of obscene things in the news each week and the lack of hours in a single day to process it all. Today's episode will focus more on practical ideas of how to engage at the local level and how to continue practicing self-care in the midst of our fight for justice. We hope that this will be an encouragement to you who...2023-05-2549 minStraight Talk With HopeMoments of InvitationWe all have received an invitation of some sort. Maybe you accepted or even rejected the invite. There are these moments in life when invitations present itself to us where we can get personal or look at it as an interruption. Which will you choose?2023-04-2714 minThe Roll DownCulture Creator, Not ChaserThis episode is an invitation into the life, person and work of a woman of color in the creative sphere. Our guest and friend, Danielle Coke, walks us through how she rests, dreams, creates and perseveres as she’s doing justice work. Danielle Coke is a designer turned illustrator, advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Oh Happy Dani, a lifestyle brand and educational platform that uses artwork and resources to encourage hope, inspire justice, and make complex ideas more accessible. She’s driven by her desire to help everyday...2023-04-061h 01The Roll DownRefinding Your VoiceIn the last episode, special guest Sandhya Oaks talked about reclamation identity, resilience, and addressed why so many people are wrestling with the question “who am I?” This episode is a continuation where Matthew and Alethea let us see their journeys in reclamation identity and how that led to refinding their voices. They share how a crucial part of the journey was regaining agency to choose when and how to be a bridge for others, especially as People of Color. Matthew and Alethea hope this episode will give hope for those struggling to find their voice in a chaotic worl...2023-03-231h 05Straight Talk With HopeThis is the WayThere is our way of doing life , and then there is God's ways of doing life. Which one do you think is better? Find out in this episode how our Temporary fixes to our problems only create short lived moments , that turn into bigger problems, rather than living a life to the fullest that create lasting moments when a life is surrendered to Jesus truly by doing things HIS WAY. 2023-03-1627 minThe Roll DownWho Am I?This episode is a powerful invitation towards reclaiming our identity and what it means to be resilient. Our guest and friend, Sandhya Oaks, walks us through some of the ways that she (and we) can return to the core of who we are by slowly taking back our God given identities through the hard but beautiful and necessary journey of story work. Sandhya is a Speaker, Ministry leader, Story Coach, and Spiritual Director. Born in India and adopted as a Transracial Adoptee in the Midwest, her story lends to walking with others through identity reclamation an...2023-03-0959 min
The Roll DownThe Hope of BelongingWhile there are many acronyms being thrown around these days, here’s one of great value to our communities—DEIB—which stands for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. The common thread in each is that something needed to be done institutionally where these things lacked. You may have heard talk about these terms in smaller combined fragments but they are a mightier and more holistic work when combined. Matthew and Alethea are going to take time breaking it down for us by defining the terms and analyzing the work itself. The heart behind this episode is to give clarity, common...2023-02-231h 13Straight Talk With HopeI PromiseHave you ever made a promise to someone and broken that promise? Or maybe you said something in conversation to someone and made them think that what you said would happen only for them to find out - J/K . Basically you say you're going to do something and you don’t do it. “ pretend promise”Maybe you feel like in this life you have had some Promises in your life that were pretend but you've also had those promises over your life that God has shown you or told you about your life. Those promises are what I call "...2023-02-151h 12The Roll DownHow are you REALLY doing?As promised, Alethea and Matthew wanted to dive more deeply into the reasons behind their unexpected hiatus—not because they owe it to their audience, but because we’re family here and they desire to share the entirety of their lives with you. Their hope is to bring you into their life’s story over the last 1.5 years in a vulnerable way while acknowledging the risks involved and without filtering their pain. They also recognize that they are not the only ones having gone through a lot during this time so they hope to create a space for you to als...2023-02-091h 11Straight Talk With HopeDifference - it's more than a word, it's a goalThis new year , my word is " Difference". Which means diversity, and things don't stay the same. In order to see a difference : In my marriage, in my finances, in my relationships, in my parenting, and so forth I have to
Do some things differently
I have to make some adjustments
Quit making excuses
Change my perspective
Change my response
Change my thinking.
When I do these things my perspective changes everything about how I experience life.
2023-01-1733 minStraight Talk With HopeFollowing Jesus for real , for realHave you ever said to yourself - I want to follow Jesus for real , for real this time. I'm done playing games, going through the motions of Christianity, finding myself comparing my life to others , or even compromising what it means to truly follow Christ. I have good news- you are not the only one! I have seen even in my own life there is power in knowing and reminding yourself of who you are in Christ and who God is as your father. Tune in today! 2022-12-2423 minStraight Talk With HopeBuild a BoatNoah- He didn't just build a boat, He build a life of Faith and Obedience. What task, project, assignment has God given you? Are you doing what he is asking you to do with your life hoping it just works itself all out , or are you Confident in Jesus and that Assignment knowing , being certain He will take what seems impossible and make it a reality. It will require your faith and your obedience to him til the end. 2022-11-1534 min
Straight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Hayley Anna CanoyHey friends! On this episode you get to meet my friend Hayley Anna Canoy as we dive into the subject of foster care, adoption, and infertility. Hear her journey on all three of these topics. How she stayed faithful to trusting Jesus through the waiting process of some dreams in her heart til they came true. During those times she learned that God wanted to refine her , her outlook on life when it came to motherhood, and knowing that God's timing is always the best. 2022-05-3129 minStraight Talk With HopeMother Up - Special guests : Natalia + DomBeing a Mom is no joke. If you are a mom , about to be a mom , have 5 kids, 3 kids, an infant, a toddler , maybe even a few teens around your crib then Girl- you are doing great. I know at times we go through these different season of motherhood where we are like we are on TOP of the world and winning, but there are also those seasons where we can feel not good enough ,we fall into an comparison trap, or maybe we feel even defeated. There are so many different emotions in these seasons of life while...2022-05-0440 minStraight Talk With HopeWhat we see -help find God in your story!What we see for Story Church!!!!
Our Mission- help people find God in their story. 2022-03-1501 minStraight Talk With HopeA life greater than Oneself #sacrificeWhat are some sacrifices you have made? Big or small , let me ask you this question- did it require you to live a life greater than yourself and you saw your life begin to flourish? I'm finding lately that when God ask me to sacrifice something it requires me to truly trust. Trust and Sacrifice go hand in hand. You can't see your life flourish by leaving one of those behind. In this episode I get my preach on , and well you will have to hear it for yourself but Ps 118:8 says It is better to refuge in the LORD, t...2022-02-0441 minStraight Talk With HopeWhat you believe , you move towards #believeWhat do you believe? About God? About yourself? Your family? Your bank account? I am finding more and more that what I believe is not just what I think about , talk about, but it is actually the direction my life begins to move towards. Good or Bad! It matters what you believe. To believe is to have an attitude that is confident towards someone or something. I've been doing a fast ( don't know what that means it's all good- find out in this episode). In doing a fast it can be hard on your flesh but drives you deeper...2022-01-2030 minStraight Talk With HopePay AttentionHave you ever been talking to someone and you could tell they really weren't paying attention to what you were saying? No, me either. Wait What. Yes a hundred times over and over. God actually does this to us everyday. He is trying to get our attention and get us to pay attention to what he is saying to our hearts. In this episode find out how to guard your heart, and respond how God wants us to respond to difficult situations and even people. Are you listening? Lets dive in. 2021-11-0330 minStraight Talk With HopePacked BagsLife is full of change. Transition, simply put, means change. Wherever we are in life, we are never really settled. Our minds wander, and we are always thinking “what’s next?” I recently packed me and my fam's bags up for a week long trip getting us ready for what was next. I'm a planner by nature and just when I thought I had everything figured out fool proof for the trip one one day we had a change of plans. Maybe you to have asked yourself now- what's next. In this episode we discover as we look in the mi...2021-09-2721 minStraight Talk With Hopespecial guest: Jill & Jamie #standfirmteachersHey friends, I cant wait for you to meet two newly friends all the way from Texas. Jill Miller and Jamie Harrison are Educators who have founded a program just for teachers called Teacher Be still. Teacher be still is a community of teachers from all walks of life and all educational backgrounds. These ladies are on a mission to provide encouragement and personal wellness for other educators. They will inspire you as a teacher to become the best version of yourself while protecting your spiritual, physical, and mental health. They have said that when educators realize the value...2021-09-1535 minStraight Talk With Hope#fightthegoodfightHow do you fight battles that come your way. What is your battle stance? I would like to tell you I do it right all the time I am faced with hard things, opposition, heartaches, test, trials, battle after battle but I am human just like you. What I can tell you is this- Each battle we face there is a fight. We should fight in these battles until completion, until we hear well done good and faithful. Any battle I have faced in my life ( especially in the last 6 weeks) it has required a new level of faith w...2021-08-1745 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: John + Carolina Romick #IAMHELPOn this episode find out how Columbian coffee is made, meet my Columbian friends/family - John + Carolina Romick. Side note- John could possibly be Ryan's brother. lol. We are so thrilled to have them on the podcast to hear how I am Help a non profit missions organization they set up to help missionaries all around the world who have various projects and needs. You can be apart of what they are doing and how it is changing lives of these missionaries , their families, and their countries for Jesus. 2021-07-1046 min
The Roll DownIt's The Range For MeThis episode is a thought-provoking discussion about the many and varied topics we’ve covered in Season 1 from the state of our country to the multifaceted suffering we endure and everything in between. Our guests share about the ways that they were met, challenged, and spurred on towards hope and healing in their pursuit of justice. We are being joined by a returning and beloved guest, Emma Tautolo, as well as by first time guests, Sandra Van Opstal and Tyler Burns. Sandra is the Executive Director and Founder of Chasing Justice and Tyler is the VP o...2021-07-071h 13
The Roll DownIn the Valley: Joy & RestIn the Valley Series Our conversation on Joy & Rest will be heavily influenced by Cole Arthur Riley’s unique prayer expression, “Black Liturgies”, that speaks to blackness, black emotion, black thought, black belonging and liberation. She gives great thought and encouragement for how we can lean into joy and rest in the midst of all the trauma as well as how we can be pushed towards hope in our pursuit of justice. Cole Arthur Riley is a writer, liturgist, speaker seeking a deeply contemplative life marked by embodiment and emotion. She is the f...2021-06-0959 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Ally Miller #yourbodymattersMy Special Guest for June is Ally Miller. We actually met on Social Media. Here is this episode #yourbodymatters Ally talks about how she defined herself by what she thought were other’s perceptions of her rather than what God declares to be true about her.
Now, Ally is a health and fitness coach who loves eating whole plant-based foods, lifting weights, walking with Jesus and embracing my identity in Him and who He created her to be. God radically transformed her life from the inside out, and she wants to help other women conquer the same ba...2021-06-0843 minStraight Talk With Hope#Betterat40 #highsandlows #lessonslearned40 years and thats a wrap in those years! On to the next 40 yall! So many lessons have been learned over those years in parenting, marriage, finances, life, but I am better for it and so is my future. Everyone goes through the highs ( mountaintops) and the lows ( valleys) in life but one thing is for sure , we have opportunities each day how we respond and if we move forward to the promises of God that he sings over us. 2021-05-211h 10
The Roll DownIn the Valley: Suffering and GodIn the Valley Series We are launching our second series of the season and it’s called “In the Valley”. We both are people of faith and believe in God and we aim to pursue and reflect God to others. Psalm 23 says that though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you are with me. We know that every person will be in the dark valley at some point, whether it be brief, extensive or for our entire lives. It can take the form of chronic illness, death, unfulfilled dreams, oppression, abuse, and man...2021-05-121h 06Straight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Kim BerryMy dear friend Kim and I sat down one Saturday Morning over coffee and muffins to talk about our kids and allowing ourselves more grace by taking the pressure off and giving it all to God in our parenting and decisions. Kim is a wife, and Mom to two children Khyla age 7 , and Chase age 9. They are adorable yall! Gather your mom friends, and let your heart be warmed by this episode as we dive in deep on this journey of Motherhood. 2021-05-091h 00Straight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Autumn Miles #motherupI sat down with a friend of mine Autumn Miles, who is all the way in Dallas, Tx via phone to talk about Motherhood, and what it means to #motherup in different seasons of our kids lives. Autumn is a wife to Eddie, a mom to 4 children Grace and Jude and two of her adopted children Moses and Haven. Her family is precious and I know you are going to love her.
As moms we are to recognize that we are called by God to be their mom and hold that position in their lives as MOTHER. Ye...2021-05-0739 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Tessa MathewsIn this episode my long time old friend Tessa and I chat it up on about Motherhood from struggles we have faced as moms to seasons of grace to be the moms God is calling us to be. Tessa is a wife to Marko Mathews, and a mom of two kids Ty and Elle who are a joy to be around. Did I mention her bulldogs- Lola & lilPig! You will hear from Tessa about her personal journey thus this far about her perspective on Motherhood and the importance why she continues to pray over her kids future daily!2021-05-0734 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Renee HorneIn this episode an old friend of mine is joining me as we tackle the subject of #MOTHERUP . Renee is a wife to Jay Horne ( check out his you tube videos) just saying, and she has 4 precious girls who are growing into these little women. Renee is completely herself and she is such full of joy, no shame, and will inspire you in all things motherhood wether it is sour at times, or sweet in the long run. Hint- her favorite cookie Lemon cookies. Renee and I discuss Motherhood from the joys it brings to just taking a reality check...2021-05-0537 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Paige Whitman (my mom)Yall! This episode is brings so much joy and laughter , and even honesty to it. I can't wait for you to hear about it on this first episode of this month #motherup. Every mom has to have some backbone about her in various seasons of life while birthing, raising, nurturing, assisting, navigating, her kids through life. Moms, it's time we Motherup and be the women, the moms, that God is calling all of us to be and to know that what you do matters, it is impactful, and it is the hardest most overlooked job out there. But there...2021-05-0131 min
The Roll DownCommunity & Self-care in the Fight for JusticeThis episode serves as a great follow up to our last conversation about empathy, containment, and validation. The reality is that with so much happening in our world we are still hurting in many ways and are in need of healing. These two things, community and self-care, have come up a lot in conversations with friends who are in the pursuit of justice. We hope that this encourages you to lean into the community you’ve been given, to take care of yourself well, and to protect yourself from burnout. Host: Alethea Lamberson & Matthew Melendrez...2021-04-281h 01Straight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Pastor Toni CollierToday's guest is a new friend of mine Toni Collier who is the Co-Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta and founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host and consultant that has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry and strategic planning. In todays episode #brokencrayonsstillcolor we dive deep into how God can take whatever season of your brokenness and move you towards a path of hope. God is still writing the story of your life even through brokenness. Get re...2021-04-2029 min
HER® with Holli Wright“April Fools” with Hope LambersonGuest speaker Hope from Mississippi, shares her story and perspective when it comes to setting healthy boundaries after being fooled and rejected by people you love. Encouraging us that boundaries are healthy and can cause growth. Tune in!2021-04-1524 min
The Roll DownEmpathy, Containment and ValidationIn this episode we will dive into the power of Empathy, Containment, and Validation and some of the science behind it. While lighter than previous episodes, it is still an important conversation as it affects our daily lives and relationships therein. We hope that this gives you helpful language for your experiences and courage to process in the trenches. We also hope that this encourages you to model Jesus in your love for your neighbor and overall pursuit of justice. LINKED RESOURCES Brené Brown “Empathy vs. Sympathy” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu...2021-04-141h 01
The Roll DownLiberating Women: From Colonized Femininity and Purity CultureLiberating Women Series The Roll Down’s first series is focused on the liberation of Women. The path for women to experience liberation is complex and layered as there are many facets contributing to the historic and modern day oppression of women. We hope this series first and foremost will bring healing and freedom to all women who listen, especially Women of Color. Secondly, we hope this can be educational for our listeners to learn about and have tangible ways to be allies and break down the demonic forms of oppression on women. This i...2021-03-311h 00Straight Talk With Hopesome thoughts!!!spring, coffee, miracle in your mission, and nothing is wasted in the left overs!2021-03-2625 min
The Roll DownLiberating Women: From Unhealthy Masculinity & Gender Based Violence***TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT GENDER BASED VIOLENCE. Liberating Women Series The Roll Down’s first series is focused on the liberation of Women. The path for women to experience liberation is complex and layered as there are many facets contributing to the historic and modern day oppression of women. We hope this series first and foremost will bring healing and freedom to all women who listen, especially Women of Color. Secondly, we hope this can be educational for our listeners to learn about and have tangible ways to be allies and b...2021-03-241h 14
The Roll DownLiberating Women: From Oppressive HistoryEpisode 8: Liberating Women: From Oppressive History ***TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT GENDER BASED VIOLENCE. Liberating Women Series The Roll Down’s first series is focused on the liberation of Women. The path for women to experience liberation is complex and layered as there are many facets contributing to the historic and modern day oppression of women. We hope this series first and foremost will bring healing and freedom to all women who listen, especially Women of Color. Secondly, we hope this can be educational for our listeners to lear...2021-03-1858 min
Faith Baptist Up NorthDenial Today we look at one of the saddest passages in God's word, as we look at Peter's denial in Mark 14:66-76. But as we will learn, this sadness is short-lived, mitigated by God's forgiveness through the work Jesus was doing on the cross. Peter's denial, as terrible as it was, gives us hope in our sin that God, a holy God, will forgive and save. Listen to Pastor Lamberson today. 2021-03-1436 min
The Roll DownLiberating Women: From Spiritual AbuseLiberating Women Series: The Roll Down’s first series is focused on the liberation of Women. The path for women to experience liberation is complex and layered as there are many facets contributing to the historic and modern day oppression of women. We hope this series first and foremost will bring healing and freedom to all women who listen, especially Women of Color. Secondly, we hope this can be educational for our listeners to learn about and have tangible ways to be allies and break down the demonic forms of oppression on women. This is part...2021-03-101h 10Straight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Kelsey ChapmanHey guys! I am so excited to have a new friend on the Podcast- Kelsey Champman. I know you are going to love hearing from her just as much as I did on the hashtag #mentorshipmatters. Who are you mentors? Do you have any? Well, If you don't you need to find some. Kelsey breaks this subject down on a personal level from her experiences how women in her life help mentor her to accomplish dreams in her heart and make them a reality. Kelsey also has a book out that you can grab anywhere called "What they taught...2021-03-1035 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Ryan Lamberson ( aka My beefcake)What does a lasting timeless marriage look like? Well Beefcake and me took the stage and decided to do a part two from our episode of 2020 called "This is us". You will laugh, love, and I'm sure take some notes from our experiences of 18 years as we talk about 4 key points that we practice in our marriage daily. We pray this episodes brings love, healing, restoration, honesty , and so much more to your lives wether you are wanting to get married, newly married, or have been married for years. THIS IS US.2021-02-1447 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest:Holli Wright #allthesingleladiesWhere my single ladies at? Yall we are kicking off the month of February with a new friend of mine I met on social media Holli Wright. You are going to love hearing her story. Holli is coming live to us in the episode all the way from California, and sharing with us a message of being a single lady herself. Holli mentions that waiting is a process, and while we wait on God's best (spouse) for our lives we should never find ourselves settling out of convenience. Many times we tend to put a time limit on God...2021-02-0235 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Ashley Opliger #hopeandhealingHappy New year everyone! In our first episode of the new year 2021 we have special guest Ashley Opliger who our paths crossed on social media. Ashley’s people reached out and to me and immediately I wanted to have her on the Straight Talk Podcast. Ashley has experienced loss of having a stillbirth child ( her daughter Bridget) who met Jesus a few years ago. Through this painful experience of loss, questions, and hurt Ashley made the choice to Hope again and allow God to heal her broken heart. Ashley established her non profit ministry called Bridgets cradles where this ministry goe...2021-01-1245 min
The Roll DownLet Justice Roll DownThis episode lays the foundation for listeners of what The Roll Down is all about. We share about how The Roll Down started, the vision of the podcast based in Amos 5, and the hope we have for our listeners. Host: Alethea Lamberson & Matthew Melendrez Producer: Caleb Dea The Roll Down is part of the Chasing Justice Podcast Network. To find out more, visit chasingjustice.com Follow Us! instagram.com/therolldownpodcast2021-01-0841 minStraight Talk With HopeKeep Believing ,eliminate the doubts #christmastraditionsFrom my household Christmas traditions, laughs, to the topic of keep believing even if you don't yet see it! This episode is for you! 2020-12-1645 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Rev. Melissa Swindle #LOVEISBOLDYall This episode and hashtag is so good! #LOVEISBOLD. Who knew right. But truly if you think about it Jesus was so loving and so bold at the same time in his ministry and even his everyday life. My friend joining us from Tampa, Florida Melissa is totally this hashtag. Melissa loves all and she is bold in her faith and her communication. I can't wait for you to hear what she has to say on this topic . You will love her humor as well. 2020-11-1600 minStraight Talk With HopeGratitude & ComparisonGratitude- its that subject and topic you know if practiced everyday in our lives it would bring rewarding results. But few people I would say are good at showing , practicing, celebrating, and seeing the good in others and situations every single day. Then there is the trap of comparison! Comparison just from my own personal experience I have learned that it is like a thief that robs us of joy and steals our gratitude that is needing to be expressed in our lives. I challenge you that as you listen to this episode you begin to see the good...2020-11-0324 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Meshali MitchellHave you ever experienced devastation in your life? What about loss, disappointment, hurt, shame, and grief? Well, me too! Sometimes we invoke these things upon ourselves and others by us making not so wise choices, and sometimes others choices leave us in these rooms of life that we think what good thing can come out of this. But did you know God is in the Restoration business again and again. In fact he never says restored them once don't think I can do it again. Even when we go through devastating times, he wants to bring about Restoration and Hope...2020-10-2635 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial guest :Brandee Harrington #overcomerIn this episode I sat down with a friend of mine in my home where we had warm coffee , strawberries, and min muffins over a great discussion on seasons of suddenly when things in life catch us off guard . How we respond to those suddenly moments determines if we are able to move forward and overcome emotions, grief, heartache, worry, or we allow to stay in a place of where we could allow people to pity us.
God wants us to overcome any situation and when we lose a loved one the My Coinz journal that Brandee h...2020-09-2844 min
Straight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Sadie Keller #betterangelsHey guys! This month in September I sat down virtually with today's special guest Sadie Keller for childhood Cancer Awareness month. You will love this remarkable young lady Sadie who is 13 years old share her story about having cancer at a young age but overcoming it through so many angels in her life along the journey giving her Hope to make a difference. I cant wait for you to hear it and be apart of her foundation as she raises awareness for others and continues to lobby in Washington DC for those acts being passed.2020-09-1540 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial guest : Pastors Brent & Jodi Bailey #journeytogetherThis episode with my some Pastor's friends of mine all the way from Orlando , Florida was FIRE! I so loved hearing their bios, taking it way back of how we all know each other, to bringing us into the hashtag of #journeytogether. Pastors Brent and Jodi are so personal if you have ever met them they love people and it shows hearing what they have to say on this episode. They have such a heart to not only help people find Christ, but walk on the journey of life with people step by step so others can live a...2020-08-2753 minFaith Baptist Up NorthRedemption From Death - Psalm 49 Pastor Lamberson takes us to Psalm 49 to look at a story of redemption. Author’s Audience 49:1-2 Author’s Purpose 49:3-6 (1 Corinthians 2:6-7) Money Cannot Ransom A Soul 49:7-14 (Ecclesiastes 3:19a)Our Hope 49:15-20 (Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:7, Matthew 16:24-27, Luke 12:15b, Proverbs 4:7) 2020-08-1626 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Kaira McKinnon #ExcellenceMattersYall this friend of mine, Kaira has so much wisdom on the subject of Excellence and I can't wait to share it with you. I could have sat with her for hours over coffee , laughs, and just her unpacking so many great truths of Excellence and why it matters in all of our lives. Take a listen, share it with a friend! 2020-07-2729 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest : Sherilynn Alcala #youcandohardthingsYou guys are going to love my guest on this episode. Sherilynn is a recent friend of mine who I met through social media back in 2019. SheriLynn is a wife, mom of three, and entrepreneur. She currently leads a multimillion-dollar business and is passionate about empowering other women to rise up and pursue their dreams. Sherilynn has a book coming out in August called " You can do hard things" and in this episode she talks about how to ditch the excuses, regardless of what the situations looked like in life , and to dream anyway. I am also on her t...2020-06-2034 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial guest: Holly Alvidrez #theunknownWe all face the Unknown in our lives. Sometimes it catches us by surprise but it never is a surprise to God! How do you handle, navigate the "unknown" seasons in your life? God is the beginning and the end , the first and the last but he also is very aware of the INBETWEEN areas or the unknown areas of our lives as well. Holly and I discuss though seasons and how to continue to take steps of faith towards the future God is calling you into. 2020-06-1426 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Priscilla Bordayo #forgiveforyouOk Peeps! You do not want to miss this episode #forgiveforyou! This has been one of the most eye opening interviews I have ever had. Priscilla gives it to us straight - from growing up in a broken family as a preacher's kid who was still surrounded by some many things that could have left her in a place NEVER TO FORGIVE AGAIN. But you gotta hear it from her on a powerful story that this young lady is using to proclaim to others along the lines of forgiveness! Forgive yourself so you can forgive others. Healed people heal...2020-06-1140 minStraight Talk With HopeGet the Deets! #mybusinessstorySo you have been asking and wanting to know the details of what I am doing in the business world. Well this episode explains how it got started and the why behind I got involved. 2020-05-1429 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Rev. Jen Tringale #callingI had the honor of interviewing my good friend and mentor Rev. Jen Tringale on the subject of #calling. In her book Calling ( understanding your purpose, place, and position) she discusses on this episode how to take the pressure off yourself , wait on God's timing while being in his presence through his stillness, until he has positioned you for that exact moment in your life that will unlock blessings beyond measure. 2020-05-1245 minStraight Talk With Hopespecial guest: Alicia Moran #sunriseHave you ever felt like you were never going to see the sun rise in your life EVER AGAIN? Well, on this episode my friend , Alicia talks about when life throws you a curveball so to speak and it seems that you are loosing in the game verses winning. We all have been there! She talks about in this episode how God wants to give us all fresh starts , new beginnings in life, no matter where we are , or who we are! You can see the sunrise again even when it seems the sun has set in your life...2020-04-3038 minStraight Talk With Hopespecial guest :Dara Maclean #loveoverreligion#loveoverreligion This is a powerful episode about how to truly understand the love that God has for you no matter where you find yourself in life. God's love is not just unconditional but his love is working in us as we are being transformed into the nature of christ. 2020-04-2544 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Fon Strong James #AssignmentsWe all have grown up and yet still find ourselves being assigned Assignments in our lives. From childhood chores, to homework in school through college, to a career path, and even from the Lord Assignments never leave us. In today's interview I meet with one of my friends Fon, who discusses assignments on her life that she has been given, where she is going in the future, and how to complete assignments without hesitations and procrastination. Plus A Lot of laughing. 2020-04-2243 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Adrienne Cooley #Godisloveishappy#GodisLoveisHappy
In Todays episode I am having on the show one of my dear friends Pastor Adrienne Cooley who honestly she is the real deal of a friend. There are few people out there I can call genuine friends , but she is one of mine for sure! She discusses in this episode and answers some hard questions that people have how can a loving God let bad things happen in our lives. Take a listen and enjoy! 2020-04-1539 minStraight Talk With Hope#homeschoolcovidgotmeprayinThis episode is for any parent out there who is new at this homeschooling thing during the COVID-19. Or you could be killin it out there in that area but you are a parent who could use some encouragement. During these times God wants us to be a praying parent, not praying our problems but rather praying his promises over kids. 2020-04-0226 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Dr Zonzie McLaurin #leadershipwithpurposeThere is a difference in leading and leading with a purpose. Dr. Zonzie McLaurin has had years of professional experience in many fields that support this hashtag! Hear about her tips on how she does it so successfully while encouraging others wherever she goes. 2020-04-0137 minStraight Talk With HopeMy Three Boys & Hilarious Tips!Hey listeners, This episode will make you laugh, and possible move you to tears as you hear different topics and tips from my three boys! They were thrilled to be on the Podcast! Enjoy! 2020-03-2619 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Heather Ferroni #BEGODOWe are called to be the church more than ever especially in this season of life that our world is facing a pandemic! On this episode my friend from Arizona Heather, explains how to not just begin to BE the local church , but to go into your cities and communities, and do the works of Jesus during these times! 2020-03-2333 minStraight Talk With HopeKeep the Peace | Special Guest: Pastor Joel Sims#keepthepeace Wow! This episode is so good on how to live a life that aims to keep the peace in every relationship you are in , in this season of life, or even in relationships that have sailed from previous seasons. Pastor Joel Sims ( My bro) is the senior Pastor of Word of Life Church in MS that is thriving on reaching people for Jesus by making the church body as a whole go further faster. I love how he shares so many great nuggets of wisdom ( well beyond his years ) on the subject of Peace, and having a no s...2020-03-0530 minStraight Talk With HopeSpecial Guest: Carla ShellisAre you looking to get behind an organization that is helping women for a great cause? Me too! I have had the opportunity to meet and interview someone I met through a mutual friend on Social media who when I saw what her non profit was about and what they were doing. I immediately was like how can I be apart. Thats when I reached out to them in email and told them I wanted to donate 250 HOPE buttons to put into the Bochys box if they wanted them. They said YES! I also am a subscriber to the quarterly B...2020-03-0234 minStraight Talk With Hope#lovemotivesTalking on the subject of LOVE is not one of my favorites just because this is something I have to keep an eye on in my own life daily. We all have these motives in life to achieve things, or become something great but rare do you find someone that says I have a pure motive to walk in love. Who says that? This episode is all about what motivates to do something for someone , and why should I love others with pure motives.2020-02-1016 minStraight Talk With Hope#thisisus- special guest My beefcake | Ryan LambersonOn this episode is my special guest MY BEEF CAKE. Aka:hubby! We are sharing on the subject of Marriage, kids, and careers. Ryan is talking about who he was back then almost 20 years ago to who he has become NOW in 2020. Ladies, you are going to want to grab your husband, male friends, and get them to listen in as Ryan has such insight and wisdom to all listeners about how he has navigated his life to becoming the spouse, father, friend, and being in the role as an Executive Pastor in his local church. Ryan continues to lead...2020-02-0841 minStraight Talk With HopeDeposits vs WithdrawalsDo you REST , Do you even know how too? Not many of us do or practice it on a daily basis! In this episode find out how God wants to deposit some things in you for the year of 2020. 2020-01-2713 minStraight Talk With Hope#juststart Special Guest: Peppi SimsDo you have a dream, a vision, a desire, or even something that God has been speaking to your heart be it years , months, or maybe even just a few days into the new year where HE is saying to you JUST START. Start where you are in this new decade with what I have given you. Join me and my special guest ( Peppi Sims) where she shares some things the Lord has been speaking to her heart about starting. 2020-01-2141 min
Waves Ministry PodcastDestin Conference 2019 - Hope Lamberson - InterviewWaves Girls Conference encourages and equips young women to start making waves for Christ in their homes, communities, and world. Our hope is for girls in the USA and internationally to know their identity and calling.www.wavesgirlsconference.com@wavesgirlsconference2019-12-1117 minStraight Talk With HopePreparation for the planWhat are you preparing for in the new decade 2020?2019-12-0512 minStraight Talk With HopeStraight Talk With Hope (Trailer)2019-12-0500 min
Waves Ministry PodcastDestin Conference 2019 - Making Waves - Hope LambersonWaves Girls Conference encourages and equips young women to start making waves for Christ in their homes, communities, and world. Our hope is for girls in the USA and internationally to know their identity and calling.www.wavesgirlsconference.com@wavesgirlsconference2019-12-0442 minStraight Talk With HopeSay yes to successWhat are you saying yes to? How do you define success? Find out my ONE word of how I view success.2019-10-2115 minStraight Talk With HopeAll things newEverybody likes new things . Dud you know that God longs to do something new in you . In order to see that happen I’ve got to leave some things to embrace the new things.2019-09-2610 minStraight Talk With HopeOverdueHave you ever experienced a dream or expectation delayed? Me too! Listen to see what to do when things don’t happen on your time!2019-09-1605 minStraight Talk With HopeFailure set upsHave you ever failed at something? What about you set yourself up for failure - now that sounds crazy! But we do this when we move with a plan that we think is good vs the plan that God has for our life that he says it was HIS plan.2019-09-1613 minStraight Talk With HopeIssuesWe all have had issues in our lives! God wants to help us with whatever issue we are facing and needing to overcome!2019-09-0414 minStraight Talk With HopeRoot of the fruitYour asking God , what’s next? Where is the fruit of all my hard work?2019-08-2712 minStraight Talk With HopeCycles | the power of the bring backWhat cycles in your life are not producing any reward from your hard work?2019-08-1908 min
The Buffalo You Up PodcastBuffalo You Up Podcast - S01, EP09 - Dreams come True with Gregory LambersonFor this episode of The Buffalo You Up Podcast, our guest was Gregory Lamberson. For those of you that don't know Greg, he is the man behind The Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, if you want your movie to be shown, it must go through Greg. For this episode of The Buffalo You Up Podcast our team put on their A game and we hit this episode out of the park. The most important take away from this episode is don't forget that The Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival is next weekend. And, it only cost $60 for the whole...2019-08-1824 minStraight Talk With HopeOverwhelmedHave you ever felt pressured by someone or something? Me too! We respond to being overwhelmed by two ways either fear or faith. Heb 6:19 reminds us that when the pressure is on God is the anchor to our souls.2019-08-0608 min
Without Your HeadGregory Lamberson director of "Johnny Gruesome", Patricia Tallman of "Night Of The Living" and Tonya Kay of "D-Railed" & Danzig's "Verotika"Gregory Lamberson director of "Slime City", "Johnny Gruesome", the upcoming "Widow's Point" promoter of Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival!
Zombie month continues with Patricia Tallman of George Romero's "Knightriders", Sam Raimi's "Army of Darkness" and of course Barbara of the Tom Savini 1990 "Night Of The Living Dead"!
And independent horror star Tonya Kay of "Puppet Master Axis Termination", "D-Railed"and Danzig's "Verotika"!
Gregory Lamberson director of "Slime City", "Johnny Gruesome", the upcoming "Widow's Point" promoter of Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival!
- the Buffalo Dreams feature line up
- why festivals...2019-07-193h 47Without Your HeadGregory Lamberson director of "Johnny Gruesome", Patricia Tallman of "Night Of The Living" and Tonya Kay of "D-Railed" & Danzig's "Verotika"Gregory Lamberson director of "Slime City", "Johnny Gruesome", the upcoming "Widow's Point" promoter of Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival!
Zombie month continues with Patricia Tallman of George Romero's "Knightriders", Sam Raimi's "Army of Darkness" and of course Barbara of the Tom Savini 1990 "Night Of The Living Dead"!
And independent horror star Tonya Kay of "Puppet Master Axis Termination", "D-Railed"and Danzig's "Verotika"!
Gregory Lamberson director of "Slime City", "Johnny Gruesome", the upcoming "Widow's Point" promoter of Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival!
- the Buffalo Dreams feature line up
- why festivals...2019-07-193h 47
Jen Tringale PodcastGive Hope: A Conversation with Rev. Hope LambersonStrategy is a combination of knowing what you’re called to do, and how you’re called to do it. In this episode, Jen Tringale sits down with the Founder of “There Is Hope”, Rev. Hope Lamberson, as she shares the story of how God combined her heart’s desire with His strategy resulting in an opportunity to impact her community in an unheard of way.2017-11-2033 min