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Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe 12 M's of Kingdom Calling - Episode 1 - You Can't Discover Your Kingdom Calling Without First Meeting The KingMany wonder what they’re here for… But the truth is, you can’t walk in your Kingdom assignment until you’ve encountered the King Himself.In this foundational episode, Judy Lamborn opens the scroll — unveiling how salvation isn’t just about being rescued from sin, but being awakened to purpose. Rooted in John 3:3 and Ephesians 2:10, this teaching lays the first prophetic stone in a transformational journey through identity, calling, and Spirit-led alignment.Why calling must be rooted in spiritual rebirthWhat it means to be born again (anagennaó) before stepping into destinyHow ambition...
2025-07-2911 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission - Ep 11 - Grace That Brought Me Out“I used to be a prostitute. Now I’m a preacher. That’s what grace can do.”In this raw and redemptive episode, Pastor Judy shares her personal testimony of deliverance from addiction, prostitution, abuse, and abortion. Through scripture, Greek and Hebrew insights, and the power of God’s grace, she reveals how Jesus didn’t just forgive her — He rescued her.Key Scriptures: Romans 5:8, Ecclesiastes 2:10–11, Luke 15:4, Psalm 40:1–3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 12:11Themes: grace, deliverance, healing, abortion recovery, addiction, spiritual warfare, identity in ChristReflection: What pit has God pulled you out of? What song has He given you to sing?🙏🏽 Need prayer...
2025-06-3027 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 10 - Grace That Empowers vs Grace That ExcusesWhat if grace wasn’t a license to stay stuck—but the power to finally break free?In this episode of Soul Food, Judy exposes the danger of treating grace like a hall pass instead of what it truly is: supernatural fuel for transformation.Discover how:Romans 6 reveals grace as a call to die to sin, not cuddle it2 Corinthians 12:9 shows that weakness isn’t a flaw—it’s where grace flexesRevelation 3 reminds us that lukewarm faith makes God sickTitus 2 teaches that grace trains and disciplines...
2025-06-2919 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 9 - Healing Starts With Honesty - The Grace To Be RealWe can’t heal what we won’t admit. In this episode, Pastor Judy invites you into a sacred space of vulnerability where masks come off and grace meets truth.Discover how:Psalm 32:3–5 reveals the decay of silence and the power of confessionJohn 4 reminds us that honesty is the doorway to breakthroughProverbs 12:22 highlights God’s delight in trustworthy heartsJames 5:16 urges confession for healingIsaiah 61:7 promises restoration for shameLuke 18:13–14 shows us that mercy follows honestyWith Hebrew word studies, bold truth, and...
2025-06-2824 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 8 - Surrender Isn’t Legalism—It’s the Beginning of FreedomHave we confused surrender with slavery? In this powerful episode of Soul Food, we dismantle the myth that yielding to Christ is bondage—and reveal it as the path to true freedom.Join me as we explore:Romans 7:6 — Legalism nullifiedGalatians 5:1 — Freedom through surrenderLuke 9:23 — Daily yielding to God’s willMatthew 11:28–30 — Rest from burdensPsalm 40:8 — Obedience as delightRomans 12:1–2 — Transformation on the altarWith Greek and Hebrew word studies, a fresh take on obedience, and Holy Spirit-led truth, this episode is a must-listen for anyo...
2025-06-2719 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 7 - Grace Misunderstood: Reclaiming the Gift, Resisting the DriftIn a culture that rebrands grace as permission, this episode calls us back to the truth: grace doesn’t excuse sin—it empowers transformation.Join me as we explore:Titus 2:11–12 — Grace that teachesRomans 6:1–2 — Grace that confrontsPhilippians 3:12–14 — Grace that calls us higher2 Corinthians 12:9 — Grace that strengthensMatthew 7:16–18 — Grace that bears fruitWith Greek word studies, commentary from Matthew Henry, and a bold call to rise, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reclaim the gift of grace and resist the cultural drift.🎧 Listen now and sha...
2025-06-2613 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 6 - Hijacked By Culture - The Truth About Judgment And GraceIn Episode 6 of the Grace Isn’t Permission series, we take a deep dive into one of culture's most misunderstood phrases: "Only God Can Judge Me."Rooted in rebellion but cloaked in spiritual language, this saying has become a shield against conviction and a defense mechanism against accountability. But what does the Bible actually mean when it talks about judgment?Join me as we:Examine the difference between righteous and unrighteous judgmentBreak down the Greek word krinō (to judge, separate, decide)Look at how Scripture tells us to restore...
2025-06-2022 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 5 - Grace Confronts & Comforts - The Bold Side of Biblical GraceWe live in a time where comfort is equated with compassion and silence is confused with grace. But the Bible makes one thing clear: real love corrects. Real grace doesn’t just comfort us in sin—it calls us out of it.In this bold episode of Soul Food, Pastor Judy Lamborn dives deep into the difference between counterfeit comfort and biblical correction. Grace without truth isn’t grace. And love without confrontation isn’t love. It’s passivity disguised as kindness—and it’s leaving too many believers stuck.🎙️ In this episode:Why correction is eviden...
2025-06-1715 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 4 - Mercy Finds You...Grace Transforms YouMercy meets you where you are—but grace refuses to leave you there.In this episode of the Soul Food Podcast, Pastor Judy Lamborn breaks down the difference between God’s mercy and His grace. Mercy finds us in our brokenness. It shields us from the judgment we deserve. But grace? Grace doesn’t just forgive—it transforms. It empowers. It calls us to rise.In a world that preaches self-help and quick fixes, the truth is that only Jesus can truly change a heart. This episode is a call to move from survival to surrender...
2025-06-1310 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 3 - Confessing Isn’t Repenting — But Grace Will Lead You ThereWhat if confession isn’t the finish line—but the starting point?In this episode of Soul Food, Pastor Judy Lamborn peels back the layers of what it really means to repent—and why confession alone was never meant to keep you bound.We live in a culture that glorifies honesty but avoids change. We say things like “At least I’m being real,” and mistake transparency for transformation. But the Bible draws a line between acknowledging sin and actually turning from it. And grace isn’t just there to forgive—it’s there to empower.🎙️ In this epi...
2025-06-1116 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 2 - The Trafficking of God's Grace - When Truth Is Sold For ComfortGrace isn’t permission. It’s power to rise — and the call to live free.In this episode of the Grace Isn’t Permission series, Judy Lamborn exposes one of the most dangerous distortions in the church today: the trafficking of God’s grace.When grace is separated from truth, it becomes counterfeit — sold for comfort instead of calling us to freedom. Real grace never leaves us stuck; it transforms us.🎙️ In This Episode:What spiritual trafficking really means and why it’s deadlyHow false teachers misuse grace to excuse sinW...
2025-06-0615 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornGrace Isn't Permission Series - Ep 1 - The Truth About Love & LimitsGrace isn’t permission. It’s power.What if grace wasn’t meant to comfort you in cycles—but empower you to break free from them?In this foundational episode of the Grace Isn’t Permission series, Judy Lamborn dismantles the cultural lie that grace is a license to keep sinning. True grace, the kind Jesus poured out on the cross, does not excuse bondage—it liberates you from it.📝 In this Episode:What grace really is (and isn’t)The dangers of cheap, trafficked graceWhy conviction is a sign of God’s...
2025-06-0211 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 10 (Bonus) - What Trees Do When You Think They Are Doing Nothing“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water…” (Psalm 1:3)In today’s episode of Soul Food: Real Talk for Real Transformation, we’re wrapping up the Silent Season Series with a truth that’s been hiding in plain sight: just because a tree isn’t bearing fruit doesn’t mean it’s not growing.In the unseen places—beneath the soil, behind the scenes—God is doing His deepest work. Dormant seasons aren’t dead seasons. They’re where root systems deepen, strength is forged, and your sustainability for the next season is established.Drawing fr...
2025-05-2608 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 9 - From Silent To Sent - What God Was Preparing You For All AlongYou weren’t just in a holding pattern.You were in Holy Spirit bootcamp.In this final episode of the Silent Season Series, Judy unveils the true purpose behind your hidden season. This is more than closure—it's a commissioning. You didn’t walk through all that silence for nothing. God was shaping you for sending.In This Episode:Why God doesn’t send until you’re strengthenedHow the wilderness is always followed by a sendingThe markers that confirm you’ve come out of the silenceA prophetic...
2025-05-2112 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 8 - The Silence Is Speaking - Hearing God When He's Not Saying A WordIs God really silent… or is He just speaking in ways we haven't learned to hear yet?In this episode of the Silent Season Series, Judy uncovers 7 distinct ways God speaks during seasons of silence. Through personal stories, biblical insight, and practical reflection, you’ll learn how to tune your ears to Heaven—especially when God doesn’t seem to be saying a word.In This Episode:How God speaks through nature, people, worship, and dreamsWhy a lack of audible voice doesn’t mean God is absentHow to record a...
2025-05-1919 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 7 - Roots Before Fruit - Thriving in Heaven's Hidden WorkWhat if the delay isn’t a denial... but a divine strategy for depth?In this episode, Judy explores how God often grows us underground before He ever puts us on display. You may feel hidden, overlooked, or behind—but God is growing your roots so you can carry lasting fruit.In This Episode:Why silence doesn’t mean God is absentThe purpose of preparation seasonsA powerful reframe: buried vs. plantedBiblical examples like Jesus, Moses, Joseph, and DavidHow to recognize the signs of...
2025-05-1715 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 6 - Serving Someone Else's Vision - The Hidden Pathway To PromotionWhat if the key to your promotion… was found in your positioning?What if what looks like serving someone else’s dream is actually how God is preparing you for your own?In this deeply personal episode, Judy unpacks the powerful, often overlooked season of serving someone else’s vision — when God calls you to steward, assist, and build a dream that doesn’t yet have your name on it.Whether you’re:The ministry assistant working tirelessly behind the scenesThe intern with big vision but no visible platformOr the one f...
2025-05-1515 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 5 - Hidden, Not Forgotten - Why God Conceals What He ValuesGod doesn’t hide what He’s ashamed of. He hides what He values.In this powerful message, Judy Lamborn unpacks the biblical pattern of divine concealment—when God purposely tucks you away, not as punishment, but as preparation. From Moses in the basket to Jesus in Nazareth, the Lord has always protected what He’s positioning for greatness.If you feel unseen, uncelebrated, or delayed—this episode will anchor your heart in truth: God is not hiding you, He is hiding you for something.You’ll walk away with fresh insight on:The spiritu...
2025-05-1415 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 4 - God Didn't Ghost You - Understanding Divine SilenceWhen Heaven goes quiet, it doesn't mean God has walked away. Sometimes, silence is the sound of trust being forged in the fire.In Episode 4 of the Silent Season series, Judy Lamborn explores what it really means to be faithful when God seems silent. If you’ve been in a season of quietness—where prayers feel unanswered, direction feels unclear, and your spirit feels isolated—this episode is your reminder that God has not ghosted you.Drawing from the promises of Deuteronomy 31:6, the walk to Emmaus in Luke 24, the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:7, and the reassurance in Isaia...
2025-05-1213 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 3 - Breaking Up With Shame in the SilenceShame thrives in silence—but the silence is where God begins to heal.In Episode 3 of the Silent Season podcast series, Judy Lamborn confronts a painful but common reality for so many believers: the way shame sneaks in when Heaven feels quiet. Whether you're battling old regrets, internal accusations, or the heaviness of feeling unseen and unworthy, this episode was created to speak to the shame no one talks about.Silent seasons often trigger shame-based lies:“God’s disappointed in me.”“This delay is my fault.”“If I were really chosen, I...
2025-05-0917 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 2 - The Cave Isn’t Your Coffin - What Feels Buried Is Being BuiltWhat if the cave wasn’t your grave—but the place where resurrection begins?In Episode 2 of the Silent Season series, Judy Lamborn takes us deep into the hidden spaces of the soul—the times when we feel buried, isolated, or forgotten. When the applause fades and the doors close, it’s easy to assume the silence means disqualification. But what if it's preparation?This episode explores how God often chooses caves as His classrooms—just ask David, who was anointed for greatness and then immediately hidden away in Adullam. It’s in the shadows where God does...
2025-05-0713 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornThe Silent Season Series - Ep 1 - When Heaven Goes Quiet - What Silence Really Means“What do you do when the heavens go quiet? When prayers seem to echo but receive no reply? When God feels silent, it’s easy to assume He’s absent—but Scripture reveals otherwise.”In this kickoff episode of the Silent Season series, Judy Lamborn explores the truth about spiritual silence and why it’s not a sign of rejection but of refinement. Through biblical examples like Moses, Joseph, David, and even Jesus, this powerful conversation reminds us that God does His deepest work in hidden places.🔹 Why silence isn’t punishment but preparation🔹 The spiritual pattern...
2025-05-0516 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornIntegrity Crisis In Christian Leadership - Part 3 - Receipts Without Redemption🎙️ Welcome to Part 3 of the Soul Food Podcast Trilogy: Integrity Crisis in the Church.This final episode addresses the aftermath of exposure—and the dangerous trend of “receipts” replacing redemption.In this episode:📸 Why receipts without presence are harmful, not holy 🛐 What Jesus did *instead* of exposing people with evidence 📣 A prophetic warning to those building platforms on scandal 🧾 Discernment vs. spiritual voyeurism 🧍♂️ A call to Kingdom leaders to carry both truth and tearsWe’re not called to exploit what...
2025-05-0214 minSoul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornIntegrity Crisis in Christian Leadership - Part 2 - When God Exposes, It's Mercy🎙️ Welcome back to Soul Food: Real Talk for Real Transformation.In Part 2 of our Integrity Crisis trilogy, we’re addressing a misunderstood but deeply biblical truth:🕊 Exposure isn’t cruelty. It’s God’s mercy.In this episode:🔥 Why exposure is a rescue—not a punishment 💔 What hidden sin does to leaders and the people under them 📖 How Scripture shows us God exposes what we refuse to surrender 🧍♂️ A direct word to pastors, worship leaders, missionaries, and ministry...
2025-04-3013 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornIntegrity Crisis in Christian Leadership - Part 1 - Integrity vs Charisma🎙️ Welcome back to Soul Food: Real Talk for Real Transformation.Today, we're launching a powerful new 3-part series: Integrity Crisis in the Church.In Part 1, we’re talking about the leadership collapses we've all seen—and why it’s not just a leadership issue. It's a heart issue.In this episode:🔥 Why charisma without character leads to collapse💔 What happens when gifting is exalted over godliness🛐 How God is calling His Church back to holiness and consecration⚡ A personal testi...
2025-04-2815 minSoul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornEmpathy Isn't The Enemy - When Compassion Challenges Conviction🎙 Empathy Isn’t the EnemyWhen compassion challenges your convictionSomewhere along the way, empathy got labeled weak.Too emotional. Too soft. Too compromising.But Jesus wept. Jesus touched. Jesus felt.And if He’s our model, then empathy isn’t weakness—it’s Christlikeness.In this powerful episode of the Soul Food Podcast, we’re dismantling the lie that compassion dilutes conviction. We’re reclaiming empathy as a spiritual strength—a mark of maturity, not emotional instability.This isn’t about excusing sin.It’s about walking in truth and love.
2025-04-2115 minSoul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornLove Isn't AgreementJust because I love you… doesn’t mean I have to agree with you.In a world that demands silence in the name of “peace” and agreement in the name of “love,” many believers find themselves torn between truth and compassion. But what if real love doesn’t mean compromise? What if love, when it’s modeled after Christ, actually requires confrontation?In this episode of Soul Food, Judy Lamborn dives deep into the growing tension between love and truth in today’s culture — especially within the Body of Christ. She explores why speaking truth isn’t judgment, why...
2025-04-1516 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornSoul Food - Episode 6 - Integrity Is A ChoiceIf the foundation of a building has a crack or a major flaw, it will be deemed unfit for habitation and the structure will not continue to stand unless repairs are made. The same is true for the character trait of personal integrity. It's a foundational principle that will guide your life and guarantee exponential growth if you develop and maintain it.
2024-07-2910 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornSoul Food - Episode 5 - Your Words Are A ChoiceIn this episode of Soul Food, we're talking about the power of our words.
Our words can either help us or hurt us, and they can even change the trajectory of our lives.
We'll explore the concept of "word curses" and how they can be overcome through sincere repentance. We'll also talk about how to speak words that are in agreement with God's word, His will, and His ways.
If you're ready to learn more about the power of your words and how to use them for good, then this episode is for...
2023-07-2016 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornSoul Food - Episode 4 - Attitude Is A ChoiceIn this empowering episode of "Soul Food," join Judy as she dives deep into the transformative power of positive thinking and attitude. Discover how your attitude affects not only your mental and emotional well-being but also your physical health, relationships, and overall life satisfaction.
Explore the profound impact of words and how they shape your reality. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a positive mindset, reframe negative thoughts, and harness the power of affirmations. Uncover the science behind the mind-body connection and how your attitude influences your physical health.
Discover...
2023-07-1316 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornSoul Food - Episode 3 - Happiness Is A ChoiceIn this episode of the Soul Food podcast, we explore the idea that happiness is a choice. We discuss how our thoughts, beliefs, and actions can all contribute to our level of happiness. We also talk about how to make good choices and be intentional about our happiness, even when things are tough.
We believe that everyone has the power to choose happiness, no matter what their circumstances. So if you're looking for ways to increase your happiness, we encourage you to listen to this episode.
Judy shares her personal story of how she made...
2023-07-0620 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornSoul Food - Episode 2 - Forgiveness Is A ChoiceForgiveness is a choice. It's not always easy, but it's always possible. In this episode of Soul Food, we explore the power of forgiveness and how it can help us heal from the pain of the past. We'll talk about the different types of forgiveness, how to forgive someone who has hurt you, how to forgive yourself and how to move on with your life.
It is possible to forgive, no matter what the situation is, if you remember that forgiveness is for YOU.
Do you finally want to be disconnected from this offense so...
2023-06-2641 min
Soul Food: Real Talk for Real TransformationHosted by Judy LambornSoul Food - The Power of Choice🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
🔥 Introducing "Soul Food" - Your Weekly Power Practice Podcast Series! 🔥
📺 Get ready to nourish your mind, will, and emotions with transformative practices designed to uplift your spirit and ignite your soul! 🌟✨
🎥 In the pilot episode, I will tackle a thought-provoking question: "Is God Really Pro-Choice?" 💭 Join me as we explore this intriguing topic and dive into the depths of spirituality and personal beliefs. 🙏🏼💫
💡 Discover enlightening insights, engage in meaningful discussions, and embrace a journey of self-discovery. Let us challenge conventional thinking and expand our perspectives together! 💬✨
🌱 From empowering affirmations to soul-stirring medit...
2023-06-2307 min
American ConversationsAmerican Conversations on Where Are The Bonhoeffers? Episode 1Host Christine Dolan speaks with Religious Voice Judy Lamborn on issues of human trafficking, the Covid vaccine mandate lie, and Afghanistan.
Where’s the moral courage of the Church?
This interview is part of a series called ‘American Conversations – Where are the Bonhoeffers?’ created to shame the clergy for not standing up to the Marxist cultural revolution happening in the West.
2021-10-2637 min
Annie's Pink Chair PodcastEpisode 61 - From Prostitute to Pastor. Special Guest: Judy LambornIn this episode, Annie talks with author, motivational speaker and minister Judy Lamborn, who helped launch Open Gate International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the vulnerable in society. Judy’s life looked perfect from the outside as a child after she was adopted by a prosperous, church-going couple in Southern California. However, behind the facade was an abusive, dysfunctional home. Her life downward-spiraled as a young adult into topless dancing, drug-addiction and eventually work in a brothel. But God was with her even there. Don’t miss this wonderful redemption story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2021-09-0328 min
All Rise! The Libertarian Way with Judge Jim GrayJobs: A Great Deterrent to CrimeWhat is the best deterrent to crime and, particularly, repeat offenses? It is having a job. And this week's guest, Judy Lamborn of Open Gate International, has the desire and ability to provide job training and jobs to the marginalized people of our society, including victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, felons who have completed their sentences, foster youth and more. She and her group teach these people to become chefs and culinary professionals at no cost to them, and then gets a majority of them jobs as soon as they graduate from this 12-week course. And not only...
2019-10-2557 min
Ending Human Trafficking Podcast147 – Building for a Healthy Future: Survivor Mentorship and Life Skills
Judy Lamborn joins Dr. Sandra Morgan and Dave Stachowiak to discuss why vocational training is so important for survivors, how Open Gate International runs their culinary arts program, and how you can get involved with their organization.
Key Points
Vocational training is critical for survivors
Once training is done, there still needs to be mentoring.
In addition to studying culinary skills, all students in the program learn how to work together as a team, discover why it’s important to cover for the weaknesses of other team members, and learn to always take always car...
2017-06-0926 min