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Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP134: Losing Self to Find SelfIn this episode Kate emphasizes the importance of understanding one's heart desires, the cost of following Christ, and the struggle between belief and fear. Kate introduces the concept of self-denial as a crucial step towards freedom and outlines three essential rules for denying oneself. The episode concludes with a powerful message about finding true life through surrender and the transformative power of healing and holiness.TakeawaysThe struggle is real for everyone.Count the cost of following Jesus.Denying self is essential for spiritual growth.Know...2025-07-1736 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP133: The Journey of Love and ForgivenessIn this episode Kate delves into the themes of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. She shares personal experiences of navigating complex relationships, particularly female friendships, and the challenges of forgiveness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding, healing, and the biblical perspective on forgiveness, encouraging listeners to seek God's guidance in their relationships. Kate highlights that while forgiveness is essential, it does not always lead to reconciliation, and maintaining peace is crucial for emotional wellbeing.TakeawaysForgiveness is a process that may take time.Conflict often arises from misunderstandings and trauma.2025-07-1630 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP132: Understanding Love beyond FeelingsIn this episode Kate explores the principles of godly love, emphasizing that true love is not merely a feeling but an action rooted in obedience to God. She discusses the various types of love, the attributes of love as described in scripture, and the importance of loving others, even those who may be difficult to love. The conversation highlights the necessity of renewing our understanding of love through a biblical lens and encourages listeners to embody love in their daily lives as a reflection of their faith in God.TakeawaysGodly love...2025-07-1525 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP131: Anger Management Through FaithIn this episode Kate discusses the complexities of navigating emotions, particularly anger, in a spiritual context. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, she emphasizes the importance of self-control, understanding the triggers of anger, and the necessity of asking questions rather than making assumptions. The conversation explores how to manage anger in a way that aligns with Christian teachings, encouraging listeners to adopt a mindset of forgiveness and emotional wellbeing.TakeawaysThe journey of transformation is a lifetime of progressive actions.Navigating emotions with God can be complex.Anger...2025-07-1436 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP130: Five Principles for Being a Woman of Your WordIn this episode Kate explores the significance of keeping one's word, the power of saying yes and no, and the principles that guide a godly woman in her commitments. Through personal anecdotes and biblical teachings, Kate emphasizes the importance of consistency, humility, patience, gentleness, and integrity in relationships and spiritual growth. She also discusses the challenges of making oaths and the necessity of listening to the Holy Spirit in decision-making. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves and live free in Christ.TakeawaysReflect on who you said yes to...2025-07-1146 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP129: Healing the Heart of Our WordsIn this episode, Kate explores the journey of speaking from a godly perspective, focusing on the nature, nurture, and newness of the person speaking. The conversation emphasizes the importance of heart transformation, the role of the Holy Spirit, and practical steps to communicate effectively as a godly individual. She encourages listeners to embrace their new identity in Christ and to live free by making godly decisions that promote healing and growth.TakeawaysWe must understand the attributes and responsibilities of the new person speaking.Our words reflect our heart's condition.2025-07-1027 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP128: When the Godly Woman SpeaksIn this episode, Kate explores the significance of speech in the Christian journey, emphasizing the personal nature of communication and its impact on others. The discussion transitions into the nurturing aspect of a believer's journey, focusing on the role of the Holy Spirit in personal growth and sanctification. Kate encourages listeners to develop a friendship with the Holy Spirit, live in deference to His guidance, and run their spiritual race with patience and endurance. The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of nurturing one's speech to reflect Christ's character and the call to live free in faith.2025-07-0932 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP127: Salt & Light - Power of SpeechIn this episode, Kate explores the significance of being 'salt and light' through our speech as godly individuals. She discusses the process of communication, the nature of the speaker, and the impact of words on others. The conversation delves into the visible and invisible weapons we use in our speech, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and obedience to God. Kate encourages listeners to reflect on their speech patterns and to practice godly communication that aligns with their faith.TakeawaysWe are called to be salt and light in our speech....2025-07-0843 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP126: Your Godly Identity - How to be Light of the WorldIn this episode, Kate discusses the dual concepts of being the 'salt' and 'light' in the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of both in living a fulfilling and impactful life. The conversation explores scriptural references, personal anecdotes, and practical applications of these concepts in daily life, encouraging listeners to embrace their identity in Christ and shine their light in the world.TakeawaysBeing the salt means flavoring the earth with the essence of Jesus.Light is essential for guidance and clarity in our lives.Jesus commands us to...2025-07-0728 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP125: Your Godly Identity - How to be Salt of the WorldIn this episode Kate discusses the characteristics of a disciple, focusing on the metaphor of salt. She explores the biblical significance of salt, its uses in everyday life, and how it relates to the identity and responsibilities of Christians. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's 'saltiness' in a world filled with challenges and distractions, encouraging listeners to embrace their role as agents of change and flavor in their communities.TakeawaysDiscipleship involves understanding and embodying key characteristics.Salt symbolizes preservation, flavor, and healing in both life and faith.2025-07-0427 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP124: Three Practices to Help You Beat Worry and ConfusionIn this episode Kate discusses the importance of healing, prioritization, and faith in overcoming anxiety and confusion. She shares her personal journey of navigating anxiety during her therapy education and emphasizes the need to be still and open our hearts to God. The episode outlines practical steps for prioritizing what is truly important in life, practicing stillness, and having faith in God to guide us through our struggles. Kate encourages listeners to focus on their relationship with God and to choose to live free in their daily lives.TakeawaysI was doing...2025-07-0331 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP123: Navigating Tensions of the HeartIn this episode, Kate explores the tension between worry and faith, using the biblical story of Martha and Mary to illustrate the importance of being present with God. The conversation delves into the struggles of balancing urgent tasks with spiritual receptivity, the need for an unhurried life, and the significance of surrendering to God's will. The host encourages listeners to examine their heart's posture and to identify distractions that may hinder their relationship with God. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the practices that can help individuals be more present with God and live a life of freedom and healing.2025-07-0226 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP122: Reclaiming Our Affection for GodIn this episode Kate explores the themes of idolatry, spiritual affection, and the importance of true worship. She reflects on personal experiences and significant moments in life that shape our emotional and spiritual states. The conversation delves into the concept of idolatry, its subtlety, and how it manifests in modern life, urging listeners to examine their hearts and the true objects of their worship. Kate emphasizes the need for Christians to reclaim their identity as children of God and to dismantle the idols that compete for their affection. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to...2025-07-0137 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP121: How to Experience True Joy and Happiness in GodIn this episode, Kate explores the themes of waiting well, understanding basic human needs, and the struggle for joy and happiness in God. She emphasizes the importance of identifying exceptions in our hearts that hinder our spiritual growth and joy. Through personal stories and biblical insights, Kate encourages listeners to seek freedom in Christ and cultivate a deeper relationship with God.TakeawaysWaiting well involves trusting God during difficult seasons.Basic human needs include freedom, belonging, significance, identity, and love.Joy in God is distinct from happiness, which...2025-06-3033 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP120: Rhythms - Life Disciplines to Help You Wait WellIn this episode Kate discusses the importance of finding rhythms in life, especially during waiting seasons. She emphasizes the need for rituals, routines, and rhythms to maintain mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Kate shares her personal journey of establishing these rhythms, the struggles faced, and the benefits of living a rhythmic life. The conversation also touches on the significance of prioritizing important tasks over urgent ones and the necessity of planning with purpose while remaining open to the Holy Spirit's guidance.TakeawaysRhythms are essential for maintaining mental and emotional balance.2025-06-2737 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP119: Routines - Life Disciplines to Help You Wait WellIn this episode, Kate discusses the importance of life disciplines, particularly focusing on routines and rituals during waiting seasons. She emphasizes the emotional challenges faced while waiting and how implementing structured routines can lead to spiritual, mental, and emotional growth. The conversation also touches on personality assessments, the role of the Holy Spirit, and biblical examples to illustrate the significance of having a disciplined life. Kate provides practical steps for listeners to take in their waiting seasons, encouraging them to set goals and establish routines that align with their spiritual journey.Takeaways...2025-06-2638 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP118: The Power of Rituals in Your Waiting SeasonIn this episode, Kate discusses the importance of cultivating healthy life rituals alongside biblical disciplines to navigate waiting seasons effectively. She emphasizes the significance of rituals in creating connections, both with God and within families, and how they can enhance spiritual growth. The conversation explores various types of rituals, their meanings, and practical applications in daily life, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own practices and the sacrifices they make in their spiritual journeys.TakeawaysCultivating healthy life rituals is essential for spiritual growth.Rituals create a sense of connection...2025-06-2527 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP117: Navigate and Overcome this Chief Struggle While You WaitIn this episode Kate explores the theme of waiting in the spiritual journey. She shares personal stories and insights on how waiting is an integral part of spiritual growth and maturity. The conversation delves into the struggles of waiting, the distractions that hinder spiritual sensitivity, and the importance of cultivating patience through listening and humility. Kate emphasizes the benefits of waiting on the Lord and provides practical steps to help listeners wait well, ultimately encouraging them to choose a life of freedom and healing.TakeawaysWaiting is a crucial part of spiritual growth....2025-06-2435 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP116: The Joyful Waiting SeasonIn this episode, Kate discusses the themes of healing and holiness through the lens of waiting seasons in the Christian faith. She emphasizes the importance of obedience, surrender, and spiritual growth, particularly through the example of Apostle Paul's conversion and his experience of blind waiting. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their waiting seasons as opportunities for preparation and purification, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God and the fulfillment of their divine purpose.TakeawaysHealing and holiness are central to spiritual growth.Waiting seasons can be joyful, even in blindness.2025-06-2331 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP115: The Courageous Waiting SeasonIn this episode, Kate explores the theme of the 'Courageous Waiting Season' through the biblical story of Gideon. She discusses the complexities of waiting on God's promises, the importance of faith, and how self-perception can hinder one's ability to embrace God's calling. The episode emphasizes God's patience, the transformation that comes from understanding one's worth in God's eyes, and practical steps to navigate periods of uncertainty with courage and confidence.TakeawaysThe waiting season can be characterized by vague promises and clear outcomes.Gideon's story illustrates the struggle of self-doubt and faith.2025-06-2028 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP114: The Confident Waiting SeasonIn this episode, Kate explores the theme of waiting seasons in life, particularly focusing on the 'confident waiting season' as exemplified by the story of Joseph from the Bible. She discusses the importance of being wise about sharing dreams and visions, the trials and temptations one may face during waiting, and the significance of using one's gifts and talents even in times of uncertainty. The episode emphasizes trusting God's plan, reframing challenges, and navigating waiting well through practical steps.TakeawaysYou can be your authentic, godly self.The confident waiting season is difficult...2025-06-1936 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP113: The Prayerful Unknown Waiting SeasonIn this episode Kate explores the theme of waiting on God's promises, focusing on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She discusses the emotional struggles that come with waiting, the importance of faith-based questions, and how to navigate the waiting season with belief and surrender. The episode emphasizes the significance of understanding one's heart and the journey of motherhood, highlighting the joys and pains that accompany it. Kate concludes with practical principles for waiting well and living free in faith.TakeawaysHealing your heart and mind is important....2025-06-1835 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP112: Navigating the 'Steadfast Waiting' SeasonIn this episode Kate discusses the importance of waiting well in the context of faith, using the biblical story of Abraham and Sarah as a foundation. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding God's promises, the challenges of waiting, and practical steps to maintain faith during these periods. Kate outlines five key stances to adopt while waiting, encouraging listeners to focus on hope, belief, personal transformation, helping others, and avoiding the temptation to take matters into their own hands. The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of living free in Christ and the joy that comes from...2025-06-1730 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP111: Series Intro - The Art of Waiting WellIn this episode of the Choose to Live FREE! Podcast, host Kate explores the often challenging topic of waiting in the Christian faith. She discusses the importance of patience and humility, the different types of waiting seasons believers may experience, and how to navigate these periods with grace. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding God's timing, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the covenant relationship believers have with God. Kate encourages listeners to embrace their waiting seasons as opportunities for growth and spiritual maturity.TakeawaysWaiting is an integral part of the Christian...2025-06-1633 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP110: Break Free from These Sixteen Spirits and More!In this episode, Kate explores the themes of healing, idolatry, and spiritual growth. She emphasizes the importance of worshiping God authentically and warns against the dangers of idolatry, which can manifest in various forms, including overindulgence and obsessive thoughts. The conversation delves into the influence of spirits on our lives and the necessity of aligning ourselves with God's word to overcome challenges. Through scriptural references, Kate encourages listeners to find peace amidst life's storms and to embrace their identity as temples of the Holy Spirit. The episode concludes with powerful truths about living an overcoming life, emphasizing the need...2025-06-1337 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP109: What Happens When We Trust God Like a Child?In this episode, Kate shares insights on healing, thriving, and finding strength in Christ. Through personal stories and biblical teachings, she emphasizes the importance of trusting God, developing a spiritual identity, and overcoming life's challenges through faith. The conversation explores the power of testimony, the necessity of prayer, and the call to love God above all else, encouraging listeners to live free and joyfully in their faith.TakeawaysHealing and thriving are possible through faith in Christ.Trusting God is essential for overcoming fears and challenges.Our identity...2025-06-1228 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP108: Overcoming Challenges Takes More Than a Mental ExerciseIn this episode, Kate discusses the concept of being an overcomer through the lens of faith and the spirit of God. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the necessity of living in accordance with God's word to truly overcome life's challenges. The conversation is rich with personal anecdotes, scriptural references, and practical advice for listeners seeking healing and empowerment in their spiritual journey.TakeawaysThe spirit of God must be alive in you to overcome.Your identity in Christ is crucial for...2025-06-1129 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP107: Do You Have What it Takes to Be an Overcomer?In this episode, Kate explores the theme of overcoming life's challenges through faith and a strong connection with God. She emphasizes the importance of having an eternal mindset, the necessity of denying oneself to follow Christ, and the journey of transformation that requires time and dedication. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey and the state of their hearts in relation to the world around them.TakeawaysYou can be your authentic godly self.Overcoming the world requires dedication to God's word.Change takes time and consistent effort.2025-06-1024 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP106: Don't Bite the Apple of Living in the WorldIn this episode, Kate discusses the theme of overcoming life's challenges through faith and the word of God. She emphasizes the importance of spiritual nourishment, the role of scripture in personal growth, and the necessity of maintaining a strong stance as a believer. The episode is structured around a personal story, scriptural insights, and practical advice for listeners seeking to live an overcoming life in Christ.TakeawaysThe word of God is essential for spiritual nourishment.Overcoming life involves recognizing and addressing personal struggles.Believers are called to be Overcomers, not...2025-06-0928 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP105: When Your Plans Aren't PlanningSummaryIn this episode, Kate discusses the journey of healing and the importance of aligning personal plans with God's guidance. She shares personal stories and insights on navigating life's unexpected turns, trusting God's timing, and taking the next right steps in faith. The conversation emphasizes the need for spiritual growth, community support, and the joy of living a life FREE in Christ.TakeawaysThis is your safe space to learn how to heal.Planning is important, but God's guidance is essential.Life's hiccups can be moments...2025-06-0620 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP104: Making Radical Faith Choices in Everyday LifeSummaryIn this episode of the Choose to Live Free podcast, host Kate discusses the importance of healing and thriving through spiritual growth. She emphasizes the power of choice in navigating life's challenges and the necessity of obedience to God's will. Kate shares personal experiences and insights on how to embrace radical faith and live freely by making godly decisions that lead to healing and fulfillment.TakeawaysThe power to choose is essential in our spiritual journey.Obedience to God's will often comes with discomfort.Choosing...2025-06-0519 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP103: Finding Patience in Grief and GodSummaryIn this episode of the Choose to Live FREE podcast, host Kate shares her biggest lesson of 2025: the importance of being patient with God. Through personal stories of grief and challenges, she emphasizes recognizing the miracles that occur even in difficult times. Kate discusses the significance of maintaining a joyful hope, being patient in affliction, and the necessity of faithfulness in prayer. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own lessons and to walk with God, focusing on the eternal rather than the temporary.TakeawaysThe biggest lesson in 2025...2025-06-0423 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP102: The Problems with DisobedienceSummaryIn this episode of the Choose to Live FREE podcast, host Kate discusses the themes of obedience and disobedience in the context of spiritual growth. She shares her personal struggles with returning to podcasting and the challenges of balancing various responsibilities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of prioritizing what is truly important over urgent tasks, understanding God's call, and overcoming rationalizations that lead to disobedience. Kate encourages listeners to reflect on their own disobedience and to find new rhythms in their lives to avoid burnout and live freely in faith.Takeaways2025-06-0322 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS7 EP101: My Great Return After a Great LossIn this heartfelt episode of the Choose to Live FREE Podcast, host Kate shares her journey of returning to the microphone after a significant hiatus due to personal loss. She reflects on the challenges of navigating grief, particularly the loss of her beloved pet, Sasha. Through her story, Kate explores themes of attachment, the healing process, and the importance of faith in overcoming sorrow. She emphasizes the need for time to grieve and the role of God in filling the void left by loss, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace joy and purpose in their own journeys.2025-06-0232 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS6 EP94: The Art of Listening Well - Gentleness [FOTS]Truth be told, without the help of the Holy Spirit, there would not be a CTLF podcast, a Godly Woman & Company ministry, a Daisie family, or even my last born child. I was a hot mess of a prideful angry woman out for vengeance... Gentleness is not being weak. Gentleness is your quiet strength packed with patience, humility, mercy, compassion, and a heart that sees the person before the sin, the mistake, the error.Gentleness that comes from the Spirit produces a permanent state of being from the heart, meaning it is not fake. You are who...2024-11-261h 02
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS6 EP91: Part 2 Our Journey to a Faithful Godly Marriage [Marvin and Johnette Davis] with James DaisieIf you are married, listen up. If you are thinking about or desire marriage someday, listen up. If you just love learning from those who have gone ahead of you and have some wisdom to share, then listen up. I invited my ‘Hubstar’ and best friend James Daisie of 15 years married, 22 years of friendship AND our good friends Marvin and Johnette Davis, married almost 20 years to join us for a great conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit Faithfulness. Particularly, our marriage journeys to faithfulness. The recording was so good and the conversation was so rich, it is two part...2024-10-1638 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS6 EP90: Part 1 Our Journey to a Faithful Godly Marriage [Marvin and Johnette Davis] with James DaisieIf you are married, listen up. If you are thinking about or desire marriage someday, listen up. If you just love learning from those who have gone ahead of you and have some wisdom to share, then listen up. I invited my ‘Hubstar’ and best friend James Daisie of 15 years married, 22 years of friendship AND our good friends Marvin and Johnette Davis, married almost 20 years to join us for a great conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit Faithfulness. Particularly, our marriage journeys to faithfulness. The recording was so good and the conversation was so rich, it is two part...2024-10-1635 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP87: How I Became a Happy Satisfied Joy filled Godly Woman - Season 5 ClosingKate shares a summary of her journey to a place where money cannot take her - living a satisfied joy filled happy life as she closes out the 5th season of the podcast. Enjoy and find more about her and her ministry here:Connect with Kate:Instagram| chiefjoyactivatorWebsite: www.chiefjoyactivator.com Connect with us:Organization:Instagram| godlywomanandcompanyInstagram| choosetolivefreepodcastWebsite| www.godlywomanandcompany.orgYouTube| www.youtube.com/@godlywomanandcompany2024-09-1829 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP77: All Joy No Stress [FOTS]For truths in this episode, “Joy Is…”:Joy is hope in the darkJoy is gladness of heartJoy is being assuredJoy is agreementJoy is understandingJoy is acceptanceJoy is contentment in and with the past, present, now, and future happeningsJoy is knowing that you are safe, secure, acceptedJoy is acknowledgment of you unwavering relianceJoy is a deep admiration and reverence for GodJoy is belief in the greaterJoy is the emotion you choose when hope comesJoy is best produced in the midst of discipline and sufferingJoy is JesusWhen hope dims, joy dims as well so beware of you...2024-04-1052 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP76: Renea Lomotey - From Unlearning to Relearning LoveI sat down with my dearest sister and friend, Renea to unpack her journey of bearing the fruit of love, not just any love, the divine love. Renea’s testimony of embracing redemptive love and forgiving the unforgivable will leave you speechless and in awe of the power of God’s love.In this episode:You do not have to perform to be lovedYou can have all the gifts you want but your character determines the outcome and impact of yoru giftsLook for love in all the right placesTrue transformation and healing comes from a deep rela...2024-03-2754 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP75: Cultivate Divine Love [FOTS]Love is defined as walking in obedience to God’s commands. Love is defined as God - God is love. God’s design for love in humanity is that we love Him first so that we can learn from Him how to love ourselves and others. If we do not learn to open our hearts to God and desire His love, moving from a mechanical, transactional relationship to a more intimate, transformational relationship, we will not be fully open to ourselves and to others. We will miss God every time. The type of love we get from the Spirit is agap...2024-03-2049 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP74B: Intro to the Fruit of the Spirit PT2The Fruit of the Spirit is interconnected to all the Graces of the christian faith as we see in 2 Peter 1:5-7. This interconnectedness is how we can tell a real fruit of the Spirit from a fake fruit of the Spirit. The fake one often comes from our natural personality traits. A disciple of Jesus, whose heart has been nurtured by the Holy Spirit, does not rely only on their personality but also looks deep into the heart to hear what the Spirit desires.Learn the Word of God and allow your heart to be taught. Teaching...2024-03-2045 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP74: Intro to the Fruit of the Spirit PT 1In this Part 1 of the Introduction to the Season 5 series, I teach about "Who is the Fruit of the Spirit".The Fruit of the Spirit comes from the Holy Spirit who advocates for us daily. Any mental, emotional, relational struggle we are experiencing in life must be brought into the Holy Spirit’s presence; invite Him to teach you because that’s what Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit will bring to our remembrance all that we have learned from Him.Which takes me to thought number two, you must learn the Word of God and...2024-03-2044 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS5 EP72: Rev. Julia Oji - In 2024 Live in Peace and Be Calm"The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make it happen". Isaiah 37:32bTo start off the year 2024, Rev. Julia Oji joins Kate on the virtual couch for a much needed heart preparation as we start the New Year. A few words to note from their conversation:Be passionate about the Lord and His commitment to youYou must approach God's will with an obedient teachable heartRemember whatever you are called to accomplish in this New Year, it is the passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies that will make this calling happen.Never...2024-01-0444 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP71: 2023 Closing... 100 Reasons to Be EncouragedSharing lessons from 2023 rounding up encouragements for you and your heart. It has been a year of faithful work in ministry as well as personal healing and growth. God will position you, prepare you, propel you and plan you where you need to bloom. Matthew 5:8 is one scripture that should remind you of what you need to pursue. If you want to see God, go after purity of heart - pursue Healing and wHoliness. You will see God and in doing so, you will see you. Enjoy and thank you for your love and support!...2023-12-2853 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP70: Cultivate a Pure Heart - HT Series PT 10Psalm 51:10... repeat this: "Dear God, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me."Ezekiel 36:26... repeat this: "Dear God, please give me a new heart and a new spirit. Put within me that heart of flesh and remove this heart of stone."So the BIG question: are you ready to have this transformed heart and renewed mind?Today you can choose to move from: Pain to purposeLost to foundConfusion to peaceBrokenness to wholenessLoneliness to thriving2023-12-2138 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP69: Shaunte Prevot - Level Up Your Generational BlessingsShaunte Prevot is a mom of five beautiful children, a wife of twelve years and a daughter of God. She loves date nights and family nights are a treasure in her heart. I sat down with my good friend to explore aspects of her life and the journey of womanhood. She is a new Author and you can find more about her children’s book “Goodbye Fear, God is With Me” on Amazon. Shaunte is passionate about racial reconciliation.She believes that Racial Reconciliation starts with US. Loving each other and what makes us different. We’re purposef...2023-12-141h 02
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP68: Unleash the Power of Agreement - HT Series Part 9The kingdom of God can often be seen as an upside down Kingdom. We see in Hebrews that agreement with God leads to understanding, not understanding God leads to agreement. Because of their faith -- Abel was commended as righteous. Agreement establishes our righteousness with God. You are in alignment. You are in obedience and poised to put that faith into action. - Enoch gained eternal life for agreeing with God. You have peace about your life and where you are going. You simply believe, you accept God as He is from...2023-12-071h 02
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP67: The Holy Spirit is Not Powerful Unless - PT8 HT SeriesContinuing on the Heart Transformation series, we are learning about the human will and God’s will. This episode was a learning moment for me and I hope as you listen you take some time to journal all the coaching questions I ask. The human will is the most powerful force on earth and without our permission, the Holy Spirit remains untapped.Three thoughts for today:The human will is the most powerful force on earth. The human will is tucked within the mind which is tucked within the soul which is a part of the he...2023-11-301h 00
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP65: Motives: Why Do I Do What I Do? PT7 Heart Transformation SeriesWe may never know fully why we do what we do, however, when weare intentional about transforming our hearts, “the why '' behind “thewhat” will be revealed to us. Question is, are we ready to face ourselves, and allow God to reveal who we are to us while He nurtures our spirits into His likeness? Bottomline, dear sister, if you cannot be honest with yourself about why you are doing what you are doing, pause and do some heart-work. Connect with K...2023-11-1658 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP64: Being a Christian is So Hard? Easy? PT6 Heart Transformation SeriesNo regrets! Christianity is not easy, not for wimps. It is hard and easy and for those who choose to live a life after Jesus’s life and desire to have a pure heart. Blessed are the pure in heart - for they shall see God! Don’t just keep God first. Allow God to flow in your heart, teach you, lead you, love you, transform you. Three thoughts for today:When you accept Christ as Lord and Savior, get baptized, and begin life as a Christian. That is like the early stages of being adopt...2023-11-091h 09
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP63: Get Rid of Emotional Baggage: PT 5 Heart Transformation SeriesHaving self control is different from practicing self-control. It is not as easy said and done. You cannot reign over anger when you are pushed to the edge, you cannot pull yourself out of unwise decisions when you are on an emotional high… you need the One who doesn’t condemn and bring on shame. This friend will remind you subtly, what is important and of value to you. Three thoughts from today's episode are three ways to develop self control: Keep evil and sin far from your lips, your heart, your eyes. If you harb...2023-11-0253 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP62: Recalibrate Your Mind - PT 4 Heart Transformation SeriesYou aren't double-minded! You have the mind of Christ! If you have submitted your heart to Christ, invite Him to cleanse this heart and begin renewing your mind. Your FREEdom and healing from strongholds rests in letting go of your old self (because it's been crucified with Christ) and each day renewing your spirit mind with His Word - His truths and promises.Three Thoughts for today:One: Heart Transformation is God’s business. Our business is to sit with Him and allow him the space and time to work His will in us. Don’t le...2023-10-261h 07
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP61: What's Sin Got to Do with It? PT 3 Heart Transformation SeriesWe cannot live a sinless life as long as we are in this world, but God we aren’t under the law but under grace. So when we fall into sin, God’s love should remind us to do the first thing first - repent. Have that heart posture in his presence and acknowledge your sins. Be open, honest, transparent with God - it's just you and him. Ask for forgiveness and commit to his discipleship to grow in Him with the help of the Holy Spirit. True FREEdom, our desire to be set free, begins when we acknowledge, acce...2023-10-191h 16
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP59: PT1 From Adversity to Advocate with Kim AbbeyFrom Liberia, West Africa to Ghana West Africa to the United States of America and all the blessed stops in between, my dear sister, friend and guest today is an inspiration to me personally and after hearing her message today, she will be yours too. Meet Kimberlyn Abbey, a Public Speaker/Advocate for Women & Girls/Public Administration/Public Policy Advocate. She is a Global champion for women/girls initiatives. When not on mission, Kim is blessed to serve her family and church family Victory Church in Atlanta, GA. Kim stated “everything on paper culminates to the fact tha...2023-10-121h 08
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP60: PT 2 From Adversity to Advocate with Kim AbbeyFrom Liberia, West Africa to Ghana West Africa to the United States of America and all the blessed stops in between, my dear sister, friend and guest today is an inspiration to me personally and after hearing her message today, she will be yours too. Meet Kimberlyn Abbey, a Public Speaker/Advocate for Women & Girls/Public Administration/Public Policy Advocate. She is a Global champion for women/girls initiatives. When not on mission, Kim is blessed to serve her family and church family Victory Church in Atlanta, GA. Kim stated “everything on paper culminates to the fact tha...2023-10-1252 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP58: Christians Only? PT2 Heart Transformation SeriesWherever you are in your relating to God, whether curious, convinced, or committed, the bad days do come, the good days do come… the difference between Peter and Judas was what? Peter believed, obeyed, repented, and chose. The difference between Ruth and Orpah? Ruth believed, obeyed, surrendered, and chose. The difference between Job and his wife and friends? Job remained committed, obeyed, worshiped, prayed, repented, chose. The difference between David and Saul? David believed, repented, remained faithful, chose. The difference between you, dear sister and… no one… you have no one to compare your journey with. It is uniq...2023-10-0546 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP57: What is It? The Heart Transformation Series Part 1In this part 1 of the Heart transformation Series, we:Explore the meaning of the Heart and Heart Transformation and why it is very critical to the overall health of a believer. The world needs it but if the world is not believing in God, they will not be ready for this type of healing - the world will choose to embrace behavior modification which is simply a tip of the iceberg of healing the whole person.Know the state of your heart - what is the heart? What is in it? And become aware that...2023-09-281h 06
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP56: Thrive in God's Perfect Plan and TimingGod always has a plan. His plan remains His plan. No matter the detours in life, the delays, the distractions, His promises and plans about your life remains unchanged. When He searches for you, He will find you. When He finds you, He will call you by name, when He calls you by name and association, He will give you direct instructions and when He gives you direct instructions, it will be your turn to lean into the trust factor, have faith and obediently do what He asks you to do. During this entire process of discovering how you...2023-09-2147 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP55: Kyllie's Story Unlimited JoyTraveling across continents during the pandemic, going to Bible college all this based on a prophetic word…who does that? Well my guest this week did because she and her family chose to follow Jesus. Isolating, leaving friends behind, being on the other side of the world… you have no option but to lean in closer to Jesus. Kyllie [with a double L] because she’s balanced [laugh] Kyllie Martin is the Joy Carrier. Meet Kyllie, a debut author with a passion for storytelling, the Word of God, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. As a wife, m...2023-09-141h 08
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP54: God, Grit & Good Grace (not good grief) Happy 1yr AnniversaryHappy 1 year Anniversary to the CTLF Podcast! In this episode, no guests, no fan fare, no extras... just Kate and the Holy Spirit pouring into your heart on how to steward your journey well. The title of the podcast is actually a revelation from God about what a life of serving and loving and living with Him looks like. Kate shares her highs and lows from the year and coming full circle completion in a journey of heart healing which propelled this ministry. Now she walks boldly in ministry, not because she knows what to say or do but...2023-09-0737 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP53 Meliza's Story: You Can See with Your HeartMy conversation today is with a friend in the United Kingdom . She had my heart at these words, and I quote, “You can know the truth, but it won’t set you free until you believe it.” What a powerhouse! Meliza is a wife and mum of two awesome kids. Life is full in Preston, UK. When she’s not running the household or playing taxi, she writes books, develops courses, and coaches people – helping them to walk in freedom; in their true identity and purpose. She loves what she does and enjoys her life – but this was not always how sh...2023-08-311h 02
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP52: Hard Lessons from MistakesWhen I was stopped by the police, I had a slight inkling of shame but that quickly faded, years of working on self will do that to you. But I felt guilty. Once I admitted to the officer and apologized… poof, the guilty feeling was gone. Some wake up calls are simply an opportunity for you to evaluate your life, and develop greater awareness. Think of these calls as your journey of identifying unhealthy patterns in your life and learn new ways to manage them. The unhealthy patterns these days can also be distractions from the main goal. When you...2023-08-2435 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS4 EP51: Angela's Story: Did God Say That?Angela is a storyteller. A child of God. Wife. Mom. Mentor. Friend. She desires to live in such a way that no matter which one you meet, you will see the Word of Christ dwelling richly in her. Angela is also the founder of Wise Word Ministries, a ministry of teaching & intercession. She is not only called to teach; she is also a fervent intercessor. Understanding the power and effectiveness of praying Scripture is essential to her teaching ministry. She is passionate about teaching and empowering people to know the truth and power of God’s Word that sets th...2023-08-171h 01
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 EP50: Train Yourself to be Godly with Kate, Lori, Sonya and Gladys50 is a big number, a huge milestone and to celebrate this season, my ministry friends Dr. Gladys Childs, Lori Ann Wood and Sonya Ingram join me along with a live audience as we discuss the essence of a godly woman. 1 Timothy 4:7 says to “...Train yourself to be godly” putting your hope in the Living God not on worthless idols. As you listen here are some key nuggets for you to lean in on about godly woman:It is not about a checklistIt is more than Proverbs 31It is about being more like Jesus [yes it is possible and God...2023-08-101h 05
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 EP49: Dr. Bren's Story: Breaking Through ObstaclesI sat down with Dr. Bren C Williams. Dr. Bren C. Williams is a pastor, visionary, conference speaker, community advocate, and author. Her message is one of hope for the future in Christ. She has worked in ministry for nearly 20 years. Dr. Williams currently serves as the pastor and visionary founder of the Impact Worship Center located in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is living out her faith and inspiring others to do thesame. In addition to being an influential voice within the church community, Dr. Williams is also an international conference speaker. She travels sharing the message...2023-07-2055 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 EP48: Dr. Nana Ama's Story: Maximize Your PotentialIn today’s episode, I sat down with a friend from the show. Meet Dr. Nana Ama Quansah, a Transformational Wellness Coach whose mission is to help focused driven women achieve healthy blood sugar levels without restricting meals so they can get their energy, focus & body back. A Pharmacist by trade, a wellness coach by God’s choosing and doing. She is a woman of faith, substance, and grit, working through adversity. She shares with us many nuggets of wisdom from her life’s journey as she builds her empire of ditching diabetes one life at a time. Her client...2023-07-131h 13
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 E47: The Most Difficult Time in FriendshipsGrieving is not a one and done affair. For as long as the human race exists and people relate with one another, there will be moments of grief due to the events associated with loss. Anytime you experience a loss, your heart grieves. Some may be subtle and would not require days, weeks, months, years to walk through. Notice I did not use the words ‘heal from grief’. Grief is a continuous journey of slowly laying down what you once held and exchanging that which no longer holds, for something new and different. The experience of grief brings with it c...2023-07-0625 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 EP46: How to Pray for Your Fre/EnemiesHave I prayed every single one of these prayers for my enemies? Honestly and candidly, no, this is a work in process and progress. There is no rush and because we are working with souls and not wood. There are repeated cycles of thoughts that must be broken and or reconstructed about life experiences. So don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying just do this because you have to, I am encouraging you to make this part of your godliness and practice because it heals, it helps, it sets your heart free! Take these one step at a ti...2023-06-2929 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 EP45: Christa Joy's Story "God is Weaving a Story in You"This blessed wife, mother of two, and businesswoman is passionate about living up to God’s plans for her every day. Today’s episode is a sit down with a friend to the show. Meet Christa Joy Spaeth, founder of Christa Joy Ministries. In 2022, Christa stepped down from her decades-long career as a Registered Dietitian at a large food manufacturing company to pursue the promptings of the Lord and encourage others in Christ. Today, Christa owns and operates Christa Joy Ministries where she publishes her own books, writes daily encouragements and God whispers on her social media accounts. As...2023-06-2253 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEP44: Dealing with False AccusationsLet's be real, it is not easy walking in peace. The enemy is cunning and will tempt you, God himself will test you and you will have to show yourself approved. It takes daily mental practice and application of what you know. Today’s podcast has given you some tools to build up a godly character as a woman of God. You can do it. Listen, before you even say “but I’m not Jesus”, how about you posture your heart and respond to Him with “I want to imitate you Lord so help me” that is a dangerous prayer and a...2023-06-1529 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEP43: Afia's Story with Afia Owusu-ForfieMeet Afia Owusu-Forfie, featured in HuffPost & BBC. Facebook, UNIDO, AfricaTech SDG5 Panelist, Computer Scientist, Statistician and Operations Researcher and more! And she has a story…As you listen, here are some nuggets for you:If you need to, travel and seeThere will be a loophole that gives the enemy a foothold, be mindful of such loopholesDedicate your heart to the Lord out of love and not out of fearYou have a throne in your heart where Jesus wants to sit, when ready, allow HimIt is from your breaking FREE seasons that God reveals the diamond out of...2023-06-081h 12
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie42: Bonus Episode: Living SurrenderedBonus episode! Thats all it is. An episode guided by the Holy Spirit. What I had planned to share was thrown out and so sat down for a sister to sister chat. Some take-aways for you:Commit to doing the emotional attunement to the Lord, connect with Him daily.The Word of God is more than enough to take care of our emotional, spiritual, mental well-being.You must do your part and allow God to do His part.Listen in to the few questions and possibly answer them for yourself.Renew your mind daily on His Word.Take...2023-06-0123 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 E41: Time Does NOT Heal All Wounds!Time and space is a realm concept to exist in but while existing, you want to live. You want to do your PART that is to be present, take action, mind your responses, and give careful thought to your ways. While time does not heal wounds, or all wounds, God, in time heals all wounds. I hope you have learned something from today’s episode and I do want to hear from you, how you are doing your PART. If you want to see the planner, I spoke about, you can check them out on my website: www.chiefjoyactivator.co...2023-05-2524 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 E40: Bella Irizarry: God Turned My Disappointments into My DestinyMeet Bella Irizarry, a military wife living on purpose. Despite being diagnosed with endometriosis, Bella started chasing God with passion and that nurturing healed her disappointments and allowed her to envision her destiny. Bella’s hope and faith is contagious and reminds me of a confident heart poised to receive from the Lord. Our conversation is seasoned with so much care and you sense that in Bella’s posture. As you listen, here are some nuggets for you:Grow through seasons of adversity togetherSurround yourself with people who exemplify Jesus’s loveThere is meaning in all situatio...2023-05-1856 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieS3 E39: Dr. Wilmot-DeSouza: Wear Your Crown with ConfidenceThis episode is a fun opening to season 3 as we talk about wearing your God-given crown with confidence and being empowered to rise. Dr. Nana Wilmot-DeSouza does not mince words sharing about her personal struggles with shame and walking the journey of healing. As a mother to a rising middle schooler and Kindergartner, she understands the assignment as a parent but also as a black female doctor serving diverse groups of people. She has got to have a strong backbone, and hope filled wishbone, the courage to laugh with the funny bone! You hear and sense all of them...2023-05-111h 19
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie38: The Faith Ecosystem: Thermometers and ThermostatsEvery believer lives in this ecosystem of faith and we all have our faith thermometers, now what would happen if we also utilized our faith thermostat. Set that faith temperature and keep it set?Three ThoughtsFaith and hope go together like peanut butter and jelly or fried plantains and beans stew! Hope propels your faith and faith ignites your hope. That faith thermometer, you need to check it often in every situation. And cling to hope too. You are not alone, we all live in this faith ecosystem. Make sure you remain connected to the v...2023-05-0427 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie37: Sonya Ingram: The Courage to Fight for My SanitySonya describes herself as a child of God, a mom, a dear friend, a survivor, a multiple sclerosis advocate, a US military veteran. I would describe Sonya as a joy to be with…simple. Her smile and bubbly energy lights up your world, really you wouldn’t think she’s been through so much in life. Fifty three years on earth, forty years of suffering and in five short years, God stepped in and wiped her tears away. You know when you hear the phrase “oh she doesn’t look like what she’s been through”? Yep, that's Sonya and...2023-04-271h 04
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie36: End Toxicity in Relationships with 5 Biblical Principles5 key biblical principles that shame toxic relationships. I do not know where you are in your walk with the Lord or how your relationship is doing but I do pray that after today, you will be able to stand on some of these truths and affirm who you are in Christ believing that he does not want you to be abused and unloved. That wasn’t his plan for you and I need you to believe that! Three ThoughtsAbuse is never and was never God’s design. Human heart is deceitful above all things and over...2023-04-2034 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie35: Give Your Sisters the Opportunity to Know You with Willkenia NapoleonLet's welcome a dear friend and sister Willkenia Napoleon - Vice President of I am FREE Woman ministries. I invited Willkenia to sit with me for a conversation. We touch on many topics as it relates to relational wounds, hurts, pain. She will not say this but I know she is awesome, an incredible woman of God who champions all the people in her life. I couldn’t think of a Spirit filled woman to have this conversation with but her because she’s been through some things but doesn’t allow those things to affect and infect h...2023-04-131h 08
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie34: The Scars You Don't See When Abuse HappensWhat do you do when you find yourself at the age of 33, your marriage is hanging on by a thread and you feel like a caged bird? You know deep within you, you want to fly, be free but there are all these barricades, not erected by you but certainly impacted by their presence. Now heads up, here is my way of alerting you that this month of April is Sexual Assault and Abuse Awareness Month.To understand the why [the purpose] driving a person’s life, you must do your best to also know and understand th...2023-04-0640 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie33: Use Your P.E.R.K.SHow you live out your purpose in life is about finding meaning. How you relate to others and the impact, influence, impressions made, is about finding meaning. How you manage and succeed in your career, jobs, work, professions, is about finding meaning. How you walk with God, or not walk with God is about finding meaning. How you live your life, is all about meaning. Finding the meaning, knowing the meaning, experiencing the meaning, embracing the meaning and choosing to accept it. Running your race in life? Dear Sister, I want you to think of these PERKS and le...2023-03-3026 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie32: Stefani Smith: "Dear God, I'm Not Going Anywhere"Stefani Smith is a full-time engineer and first-time author. She is smart, driven, and has a huge heart for people. She believes the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest message ever told and desires for all to know its saving truth. Stefani loves to serve the body of Christ through her local church and has served in several leadership roles for children's, women's, and missions/outreach ministries. She has a passion for studying and teaching God's Word, which is both a gift she prizes and a responsibility she takes seriously. Stefani has been joyfully married to her husband...2023-03-231h 14
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie31: Never Ever Waste Your Pain with Maxine M. TotoeToday, Maxine shares her journey as a mother of three, a wife, a career woman, a child of God, a daughter, sister, and friend who has endured life struggles from miscarriage to raising a child with special needs. She gets your heart hoping again if you’ve ever been in a situation where the image you once held as an ‘ideal’ no longer presents itself as that ‘ideal’ in your life. She also advocates for special needs families and encourages all of us to support Kyle by visiting 22q.org to learn more about the foundation. You can follow her on ins...2023-03-161h 16
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie30: The Best Gift You Will Ever ReceiveSo what is time? Time is the limited period within which an action or process takes place. Life exists in time. Reading James 4:14 puts life and time in a sober perspective that we are not to boast about “tomorrow” because “what is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes”. Anytime the loss of someone hits us, we are reminded of this truth. Question then is, 86,400 seconds in a given day, what story is being written about you, who is writing that story and who will read this story, and when they read it...2023-03-0938 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie26: Important Keys to Adulting 101 with Kate and Friends!Having the mindset to live out your tasks in a way that sparks interest, ignites excitement and although required to live, you feel fully alive when you get them done! Now that is the adulting we all desire and deserve to have. Join Kate and friends and glean from their wisdom on adulting well, a laid back live conversations that speaks to the everyday woman. Enjoy!Three Thoughts1. Adulting is more of a mindset than an age to focus on, however, depending on the culture and familial influences, you may take on the mindset of a...2023-02-0951 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie25: Sixteen Ways to Give & Receive More LoveFebruary is the month of love! The best healing medicine there is - love."Love shouldn’t hurt. But then it does… sometimes. That is the human in all of us. Like the loss of a loved one, or the disrespect of a child, or the disappointment from a friend, or the rejection from a partner. That hurt is a signal that you are human. When love hurts, there is a place where love can also heal." Here are 16 ways to do just that!Three Thoughts1. Life is ever moving and so are the...2023-02-0233 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie24: Yvette Ireland "My Life Interrupted by God"Today’s friend is someone I attended high school with and over the years we have reconnected and gotten closer as sisters in Christ. Her compelling story is one of bravery, surrender, heart of worship, and victory.Not everyone who was deported from another country gets to return to that country and make lemonade out of lemons. You need to listen because you will be blessed and your heart will thank you. As you listen to the conversation, bear this in mind:Allow the lessons to be taught.Go through challenging seasons and not be broken by...2023-01-261h 03
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-Daisie21: Threshold of Faith and Fear with Lady Rev. Julia OjiTo kick-off the year and as most of us embark on some form of a fast I invited my friend and momma in Christ join me on my virtual couch for a conversation. As a lady Reverend, she lets down her hair for some sisterly/motherly conversation.As you listen to the conversation with Rev. Julia Oji, in 2023, whenever you are at the threshold of faith and fear remember these:Relax in God.Make God your friend.Discern the voice of God.If you want to have your peace of mind, know who you are supposed...2023-01-051h 08
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 20: 7 Practices for a Heart-Centered Wellbeing + Season 1 RecapKate wraps up season 1 by sharing her 7 practices that kept her heart well throughout 2022 and why she is taking them into 2023. She also shares words of encouragement and wisdom for the wellbeing of your heart and mind.Three Thoughts1. Learn to suffer well: momentary, that's what it is. Better is one day in God’s courts than a thousand elsewhere, especially when you have knowledge of what he can do. Give Him time to work for you and on your behalf. Lamenting is great but do not put on the spirit of grief and live wit...2022-12-2933 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 15: Radiant Joy and Radical Freedom with Caroline ColleenEvery sister needs a sister like my guest this week! What do I mean by that? The sister friend who can keep it 100% real but in an eloquent way - she says what needs to be said without the stinging microaggressions. The sister friend that makes you feel seen, heard, known and that you are the only one in the room. There is a friend, a great girlfriend, sister friend for every season and God makes them walk into our lives at just the right moment. Caroline Colleen, the Mama Champion joins me on the podcast for a...2022-11-2454 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 14: Grief and Laughter with Jovita FenwickOur lives are indeed always moving in the direction of our greatest thoughts! In life we experience so many seasons, some seasons repeat, and some seasons recycle with great intensity. Whether with great ease or great intensity, how we navigate these seasons can either launch us into our greatest destinies or our greatest depressions. This is the story of my first guest! We had a whole conversation before I hit record OK. And I can’t wait for you to listen to some wisdom, some lessons, some strength! Jovita Fenwick is a 21-month old widow and mama of...2022-11-171h 11
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 10: Dear Sister, Evolve!Evolve! I have crafted a three-phased approach you can take when you decide to evolve or as you are evolving. It is never too late! This week’s episode is one I am very proud of because it was a therapeutic moment for me too! I needed to hear God speak into my heart about this process as I continue to evolve. To evolve you must know where you are going, and you must know where you are coming from and who you are destined to become. You need to have a strong anchor, you must be faithfully aligned an...2022-10-2029 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 9: Inconvenienced By LoveEver wondered how people love? How you love? What are the love filters through which you express love? How does God want you to love? In this episode, Kate discusses the challenge that we have when we choose to live FREE which is to love others first before they love us. So, take a look at the eight types of love and become a student of the perfect love of all because, no human love is perfect. Perfect love comes from God and you can actually heal your heart by loving others first. Follow Kate on Instagram...2022-10-1335 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 8: Think Highly of Yourself!Who are the Penninahs in your life? What voices are you allowing to create and dominate your narrative as you navigate life with God? Could you see yourself as strong of a warrior like Hannah was? Sometimes you just need to allow your focus to remain fixed on only one source because removing your gaze can cost you. You must think highly of yourself Dear Sister, you are a daughter of the King, you are worthy. When you remain under God's grace and covering, thinking highly of yourself comes from the Holy Spirit, and He gently reminds you your...2022-10-0628 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 7: She said "I don't feel like it""Sometimes, we don't feel like doing something, but we do it anyway because the reward does not come now but later". Such is the task of navigating our feelings and responding to them instead of reacting to them. Our emotions are valid, our feelings are valid too and we must acknowledge its presence when they make an entrance, but just like any grande entry, it requires attending to and attention given to it. If you have ever said these words "I don't feel like it", then this episode will encourage your heart and mind to dance to the tune...2022-09-2933 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 6: Married and FREEThis episode is for anyone who is thinking of or is in a relationship, not just those married. Some call marriage "losing or selling my freedom" while others call marriage "the closest relationship one can have next to God". Have you ever thought about being FREE in your marriage? A healthy marriage relationship should have mutual respect and love for one another where you are each other’s greatest cheerleader not greatest frenemies. Being married and FREE starts with you and God, knowing what your authentic godly self is and who God is asking you to become in the re...2022-09-2237 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 5: The Real YOUThe real YOU comes from your heart. The daily life responsibilities and challenges, the way YOU show up. You carry YOU everywhere YOU go. In this episode Kate talks about the YOU, your heart and the beauty there is when you invite God into your mess. He sets you FREE, truly FREE, FREE forever. But it is your partnership with Him and the work He calls you to do through self-reflection which brings self-awareness and that prompts the necessary phase of developing yourself into the image of Christ. Your heart can transform when YOU renew your mind on TRUTH...2022-09-1431 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 4: Who Has Stolen Your FREEdom?Do you know how it feels to be in a messed up situation and still feel at peace? Can you imagine yourself in the times of Apostle Paul and Silas? As you journey to have this FREEdom that we are called to, and to live as FREE people, do you know the enemy that is stealing, killing, and destroying your life? Yes, there are FREEdom stealers and they lurk amongst us in our everyday routines. On today's episode, Kate dives into the things, people, and places that steal your FREEdom and gives you helpful tips on how to maintain...2022-09-0831 min
Choose to Live FREE! with Kate A. Coker-DaisieEpisode 2: The Host: Kate A. Coker-DaisieThe person behind this mic, this voice, this laughter! A piece of who this person is as you journey with her. You will not be able to know all about her in a short episode, but you will get a glimpse! Kate is all around loyal, doing everything with excellence and creativity. To learn more about Kate as she welcomes you with her warm smile and confident laughter, visitHer personal website:www.chiefjoyactivator.comHer organization:www.iamfreewoman.org2022-09-0328 min