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Embracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change RecapWe've had some wonderful women this season.  Join us as we recap, and well, gush, about all the great guests. Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on April 14, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com
2025-05-2029 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of change - Judge Janaya Trotter BrattonJudge Trotter Bratton's mission in serving Hamilton County echoes not only through the municipal court but in a mission-oriented court called "Change Court."  In this arena, she can impact the lives of those affected by human trafficking.   Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on April 7, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lucretia Bowman
2025-05-1355 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change - Ebony PrattGod can surprise us all with unexpected turns. Ebony shares her life's journey and how God's fingerprints were all over her when she came to Cincinnati and her mission to see others thrive. https://www.citylinkcenter.org/ Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 31, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lucretia Bowman
2025-05-0639 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change: Dr. Courtney L. WaltonDr. Courtney L. Walton is a highly respected thought leader when it comes to gender and racial studies.  She mentors and nurtures other black and brown women as they navigate unfamiliar waters with empathy and connectivity.  To find out more information about Dr. Walton, please visit: https://www.thebrwnplace.com/ Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 24, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lucretia Bowman
2025-04-2944 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change: Travina AdamsTravina Adams faced adversity early in life.  Rather than succumb to the pressures and unplanned events, she overcame them triumphantly!  Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 17, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lucretia Bowman
2025-04-221h 07Embracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change - Dr. Rhonda SmithDr. Rhonda has focused her life on helping those in the throes of addiction.  Helping others realize they can learn to love themselves, she is on a mission to change the world. https://selflovedoctor.life/ Dr. Rhonda is a Doctor of Naturopathy, Clayton Collage Birmingham Alabama,  Master of Science, Andrews University, Berrin's Michigan, and. Certified Life Coach, Institue for Life Coaching. Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 14, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lu...
2025-04-1543 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change - Meeka OwensAs a Councilmember, Meeka Owens leads the Climate, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee and is also a member of the Budget and Finance and Equitable Growth and Housing Committees. In her first term, she successfully advocated for the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan and now aims to maintain the collaborative approach that drives significant systemic changes within and around City Hall.  Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 3, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com
2025-04-0843 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change - Trina JacksonAs director of the Office of Reentry, Trina has had great opportunities to pour into the lives of those who may have been written off by society.  But seeing with the eyes of hope and who people can be, she was able to help others transform their lives. For more information on the Office of Reentry in Hamilton County, Ohio, please visit: https://reentrytoday.com Recorded 2/24/2025 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Copyright 2025 by Lucretia Bowman
2025-04-0138 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change: Jeanita CumminsAs a professional woman, she never thought she would "break." When it happened, her life radically changed in a way that only God could do.  Now, she has a ministry called "Give Me a Break" that helps others work out issues. From her website, to TikTok, to Facebook "lives" she offers a vulnerable look at transformation.  www.givemeabreakjc.com Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on February 17, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com
2025-03-2542 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change: Venita TurnerAt 40 years of age, Venita Turner suffered the unthinkable: a heart attack. Not long after, a second heart attack left her dead for over 15 minutes and required a heart transplant.   This event sent her down a path of realizing God was leading her to help others who have experienced the same sort of life-changing event.  Join us for a conversation with this incredible woman. https://www.beatgoesoncincy.org/ Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on February 10, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com
2025-03-1842 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change: Jan-Michele Lemon KearneyVice Mayor of Cincinnati Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney shares her insights into listening to the voice of God through simple nudges and how that can lead to the most unexpected joy.  Join us as we have a conversation with her. https://www.instagram.com/kearneyforcincinnati/?hl=en Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on January 27, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com
2025-03-1139 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWomen of Change: Michelle SmithSeason 12 premiere: Special guest Michelle Smith.  After her son was incarcerated, she embarked on a journey to let others see a path to restoration of not only a relationship with an incarcerated loved one but a restoration of a relationship with God.  Join us for this insightful conversation. https://faithfreedomlife.org/ Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on January 20, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com
2025-03-0444 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeTransformation after incarcerationLucretia expands on her steps after incarceration and how she moved from "la-cre-sha" to "la-cre-ta."  God transformed and continues to transform.  God is good. Book cited as "Learning to Forgive" is actually "For the Love of God" and can be purchased by clicking here. Recorded 7/15/2024 Edited by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2024-10-1537 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeTaking a break commercialHello folks! This is Jennifer Osborn from the Embracing Change Podcast.  I wanted to let you know that while we’ve been on a little bit of a break, we will be returning in the coming months. When we do, we will be at Episode 100! Can you believe it?  I can’t.  Our previous season have covered so many wonderful insights when it comes to change, deep revelations in Lucretia’s personal story, and some fantastic interviews with some truly remarkable individuals.   So, look for us to return in the coming months, and we thank you for be...
2024-01-0400 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeUnraveling: Healing versus cure and deep pain: Body language and listeningHave you ever had someone you are speaking to not make eye contact or acknowledge what you are saying?  Do you feel heard?  Do they feel like they are listening?  Our bodies reveal how we are listening to someone.   Recorded on September 18, 2023 Podcast Copyright 2023: Lucretia Bowman Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Podcast edited and produced by Jennifer Osborn
2023-10-1031 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeUnraveling: Healing versus cure and deep pain: Management of life sufferingSometimes suffering is optional.  Sometimes it is not.  Whatever the case, how we process suffering can set us on different paths.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Copyright 2023 by Lucretia Bowman Recorded on 9/11/2023 Questions or comments: embracingchange2023@gmail.com
2023-10-0333 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: The 30 year journey: Embracing PeacePastor Deborah Merritt once again joins us for a discussion on Embracing Peace.  This is our final episode of this season. Recorded on 3/13/2023 Produced and edited by Jennifer Osborn for Embracing Change, LLC Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com "Having the Courage to Change" written and performed by De'Era Merritt, from the album Voices of Change, Copyright 2007 by Lucretia Bowman.
2023-05-0936 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: The 30 year journey: Loving Others as a Shepherd versus a SheriffWe invited Pastor Deborah Merritt on the latest episode to discuss "Loving Others as a Shepard versus a Shepard."  Deborah was the first mentor Lucretia had coming into the faith and she adds wonderful insights to the 30 year journey Lucretia has been on.  Recorded 3/13/2023 Edited and produced by Jennifer Osborn for Embracing Change Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-05-0439 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: The 30 year journey: Seeing my purpose as my pulpitSeeing my purpose as my pulpit: Lucretia continues to share about her 30 years in ministry.  In this episode she shares details of the "marriage" of Having the Courage to Change and City Gospel Mission.   Recorded  3/6/2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-04-0425 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: The 30 year journey: Uncovering Performance vs ProducingDo you live your life performing for those around you, even God?  Do you know what it is to produce for God?  Lucretia asked these same questions as she continues to walk us through her journey in the building of her pulpit.  Recorded March 6, 2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-03-2837 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: The 30 year journey - Finding my powerLucretia talks about the many ways in which power was taken from her and how it was restored through her taking it back.   Recorded 2/27/2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-03-1436 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: The 30 year journey: Creating a PlanWhen Lucretia left the halfway house she found herself at Mary Louise Inn trying to put her life together.  After an invitation to church she found the clear pathway to prepare herself and made a plan with God at the helm.   Recorded 2/13/2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or Comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-03-0736 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to Build a Pulpit, The 30 Year Journey: Leaning Toward PrayerContinuing our journey through the beginning steps of healing, Lucretia takes you through the letter to the little girl her and how that impacted her healing. Recorded: 2/6/2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or Comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com 
2023-02-2834 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to Build a Pulpit, The 30 Year Journey: Living Through PressurePressure can either destroy us or it can make us.  In this episode, Lucretia talks about how the pressure helped make her a diamond.   Recorded: February 6, 2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-02-2135 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to Build a Pulpit, The 30 Year Journey: Understanding ParticipationWhile we may not have control of the trauma we endure, we do have a choice in how to respond and pursue avenues of healing.  Lucretia share her letter to her abuser and how she moved forward enough to say good-bye to him.   Recorded: January 23, 2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-02-1434 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to Build a Pulpit, the 30 Year Journey: Learning to PersevereAccording to Oxford Languages Dictionary on Google, Persevere is to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.  Such was what Lucretia was facing when she was fresh out of prison and ready to try to navigate her own healing.  In this episode, we'll hear about that and a letter that she wrote to her mother.   Recorded 1/16/2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-02-0929 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: the 30 year journey: Facing the PainLeaving Prison to build a pulpit: the 30 year journey Episode 1 - Facing the pain 30 years ago Lucretia was faced with writing a letter to the judges who were considering her for shock probation.  She dared to do it and eventually found herself on the outside with the possibility that things could be different.  However, she first had to face her pain to get to the path of healing. Recorded: January 16, 2023 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2023-01-3134 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia speaks at Unbound Pt. 2On December 28, 2021 Lucretia Bowman spoke at Unbound at Landmark Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.  This is part 2 of 2.    Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-12-0624 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia speaks at Unbound Pt. 1On December 28, 2021 Lucretia Bowman spoke at Unbound at Landmark Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.  This is part 1 of 2. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-11-2928 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia speaks at Anderson Hills United Methodist pt. 2Lucretia shares her heart and story with the women's group at Anderson Hills United Methodist in Cincinnati, Ohio, pt. 2    Recorded 4/6/2020  Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn  Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-11-2223 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia speaks at Anderson Hills United Methodist pt. 1Lucretia shares her heart and story with the women's group at Anderson Hills United Methodist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recorded 4/6/2020 Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-11-1517 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeGod's GPS (God's Protective Systems) Pt 2Lucretia Bowman appeared at the Kingdom of God Ministries on November 3, 2019 and gave a message on God's Protective Systems.  Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-11-0826 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeGod's GPS (God's Protective Systems) Pt 1Lucretia Bowman appeared at the Kingdom of God Ministries on November 3, 2019 and gave a message on God's Protective Systems.   This is part 1 of 2. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021
2022-11-0131 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia Speaks: The WIZ Trophouse AftershowOn 10/28/2019 Lucretia Bowman had the opportunity to speak on the WIZ FM in Cincinnati Ohio.  Afterward, she was interviewed by Raven Nevar in their "after show."  Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2022-10-2525 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia Speaks at Restore Community Summit: Hamilton County Office of ReentryOn 9/10/2019 Lucretia spoke at the Restore Community Summit sponsored by the Hamilton County Office of Reentry.   Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2022-10-1823 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church Pt 2Part 2:  Lucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church.   Continuing her message, she talks about how God met her and transformed her from a convicted felon to the child of the king. Recording 9/9/2019 Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions/comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-10-1123 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church Pt. 1Part 1:  Lucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church.   Lucretia recounts her experiences that lead up to her entering into a relationship with God.  She had tried everything else up to that point, she asked "Why not try God." Recording 9/9/2019 Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions/comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-10-0435 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: Interview with Holly Burbank Liz and Holly were sisters both searching.  While Liz was struggling with life-controlling issues, Holly was looking for a reason to live.  Through Liz's issues, Holly found redemption.   This is an interview about how a sister's love can transform and point to a power higher than all of us.   Interview conducted on 5/30/2022 via zoom.   Edited and produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-08-0251 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: Interview with Latonya JordanExperiencing the loss of three mothers over the course of her childhood, Latonya's mind began to survive by blacking out.  Once thought to be disabled, she defied all the odds and became the mother of four children and an entrepreneur.   What looked like a message became a wonderful message of resilience.   Recorded on May 23, 2022 Edited and Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-07-2653 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: Interview with Tiffany BreartonAs a sexual abuse survivor, Tiffany found an altered sense of her body and herself.  Eventually that notion of sex and using her body to get the things she desired, she became a stripper.  That road led down a path to rape and struggles.  God stepped in and showed her how her mess would eventually become a message.   Recorded May 16, 2022. Questions or comments: Embracingchange2021@gmail.com Produced and edited by Jennifer Osborn
2022-07-1947 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: Interview with Rickale WeaverFrom an unacknowledged son to a humble father, Rickale has traveled from mess to message in wondrous ways.   He discovered being a successful father is just showing up.   Recorded on May 16, 2022 Questions or Comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn
2022-07-1148 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: Interview with Patriece JohnsonGrowing up in inner City Cincinnati, Patriece Johnson focused her attention on getting out of the city and never returning due to a history of abuse and homelessness.  After coming into a relationship with God and working for an organization called "The Navigators" she was faced with returning and allowing God to take her to a new place of healing and letting others see the message in her life story.  Click here for more about the Navigators Recorded on May 9, 2022 Questions or Comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn
2022-06-2849 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: Interview with Deborah MerrittBeing placed in foster care at the age of four, Deborah found herself with foster parents who loved and feared God and taught her the same.  Still, the question would quietly come up about her biological family and the rest of her nine other siblings.  Through miracle after miracle, God showed himself a faithful father and used many other "mothers and fathers" in her life to heal the wounds of rejection and abandonment.   Recorded 5/9/2022 Editing and Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-06-2143 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFrom Mess to Message: The IntroductionThis is episode one of our new season title, "From Mess to Message." We discuss how to think about your life and how we all have hard questions in life.   Recorded on 4/25/2022. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
2022-06-1438 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: redeem = changeWe get to redeem things that happened to us.  They are not stagnant events that never change. They will either change for the better or will be changed for the good, you decide. Hosea 4:6 Recorded 3/7/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-05-0337 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: Revive = New HealthAn examination is a good thing.  Sometimes in that examination, we find areas that need to be brought back to life.  We need to revive them with the freshness that a new perspective can bring.   Recorded 2/28/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-04-2627 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: Repair = MendIn this episode we discuss "repair = mend" and how When you are dealing with change, it's like giving birth, it can be painful and laborious.  You need to look at the tear that might be keeping you from true change, and we must begin to repair it in order to completely mend it. Recorded on 2/28/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-04-1938 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: Revise=AlterationIn this episode, we discuss “revise = alteration” and how it is good to let things be fearlessly changed when necessary.    From the episode: “Today is my best day.  It’s the only 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, 86,400 seconds, that I have been given as a gift.  I only have one moment.  I’m only in the moment that I have now.  Learning to breathe through each moment gives me this: it gives me peace. And peace is what I want to lead with to pursue my passion; to be persistent in whatever it is I encounter; to have the perseverance to push through...
2022-04-1233 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes - Identity=Power - Part 2Power comes to us when we realize who we are.   We aren't second-rate, or broken beyond repair.  Join us for a continuing conversation about identity and how knowing who you are can transform your life.   Recorded on 2/14/2022.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn.   Questions or Comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-04-0532 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: Identity=Power - Part 1Do you know when you realize who you are and who God made you to be, you begin to operate from a place of power?  You do!   And do you know that you can have hope to live a thriving life?  The prior episode with Jennifer's full story: Season 3, Episode 4.   SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255.   Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com   Recorded on 2/7/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2022-03-2932 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: Reborn = AgainEvery day is a new opportunity for you to redo your day, to redo your path, and to redo those things you might not have gotten right the day before.   Listen for the insights into how to do just that. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Record date 1/31/2022 Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-03-2226 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting outcomes: Forgiveness = FreedomWhat is forgiveness anyway?  Does it mean I have to let someone who has hurt me back into my life?  Or let someone abuse give no account?  We talk about this and other myths in this episode.    Produced by Jennifer Osborn Recorded on 1/31/2022  Comments or questions: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-03-1536 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Outcomes: Recreate = refreshWhy don't you like yourself? Why don't you have joy?  Why are you unhappy?  "Refresh" reimagines the "why" behind our unhappiness.   What is your mind-posture?   Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Recorded on 1/24/2022  Comments or questions: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
2022-03-0825 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Tying it togetherIt's all about the stories that connect us.  Join Lucretia and Jennifer as they discuss the ways in which God brings all of the parts of the triune man to work together to accomplish his will.  This happens through our "before Christ" (bc) days, our "considering Christ" (cc) days, and our "after Christ" (ac) days.    Referenced Scripture Psalm 139 Recorded on 11/22/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2022-01-1140 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Sense versus nonsenseCommon sense.  Nonsense.  Uncommon sense.  We use these terms a lot in our daily life.  While some think common sense cannot be learned, we can be taught to think critically.   Join us for a conversation about all kinds of sense as we prepare to end the season.   Book Referenced:  The Power of Intuition: How to Use Your Gut Feelings to Make Better Decisions at Work by Gary Kline (2004).  The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz (2018).  Referenced scripture: James 4:17 Recorded on 11/22/2021. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Question and comments: josborn@citygospe...
2022-01-0435 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Smell versus odorlessWe can be a fragrance or an odor.  This is spiritually, physically, and emotionally.  Are we identifiable by our aroma or our stink?  This is a conversation you will enjoy. Recorded 11/22/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-12-2825 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Touch versus non touchTouch is such an important thing, not only in life as people but also spiritually when there is a "laying on of hands" or an "impartation of the spirit".  If you aren't familiar with those terms we explain them and then explore them a little deeper.    Recorded 11/22/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-12-2133 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Weight versus weightlessThings can feel very heavy.  Sometimes it feels very light.  This can be a spirit situation.   Stress, chaos, problems, even words can be heavy or you can make them light.  Are you bringing heaviness or are you bringing lightness?   Recorded 11/16/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions/Comments/Prayer Requests: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-12-1428 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: SpiritWhat do you think of when you hear the word "spirit?"  It can mean a lot of different things to different people.  Everyone has one, but do we understand exactly what it does and operates within us?   Recorded 11/16/2021.  Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-12-0735 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Soul - Visible versus the InvisibleWe see the behaviors and immediately think we understand the person, but what would it mean for us to ask why?  There is a visible soul man and an invisible soul man -- one certainly acts from the other.  It is a practice to stop and ask deeper questions and be willing to truly listen to the answer.   Recorded 11/1/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: Josborn@citygospelmission.org Movie referenced "The Best of Enemies"   Scripture ref: 1 Cor 2:14
2021-11-3038 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: SoulWhere is the soul man and how does he control you?  The answer might surprise you.  Join us as we take a look at what all encompasses the soul and how God can heal it.   Recorded on 11/1/2021. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments:  josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-11-2336 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Body: Hardware versus SoftwareA continuing conversation related to the body and how we operate in the realm of "hardware" and "software."   Book cited in this episode is "Back to the Gospel" by Peter K. Louis.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Recorded 10/25/2021 Questions or Comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-11-1630 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Body We are made up of the body, soul, and spirit - a triune organism.  Each part has a purpose and can get steered in the wrong direction.  In this episode, we will be talking about the body.    Referenced in this episode is the book "The High 5 Habit" by Mel Robbins.   Recorded 10/25/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn.   Email comments to: Josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-11-0934 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: When are you starting?What do Teslas and Jesus have in common?  We answer that question in this last episode of this season of Resetting Our Beliefs.   So when are you starting?  Your beliefs will not change unless you begin.   Recorded: August 30, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-10-0529 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: Who is your help?Are you looking to other people to take responsibility for how you feel and what you believe?  It's an easy path to take.  In this episode, we are asking, "who is your help?"  With anything we believe, we have to begin to help ourselves in changing our beliefs and taking responsibility for them.   Recorded  8/30/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Question or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-09-2829 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting our Beliefs: Why have you stayed so long in that mindset?In this episode, Lucretia Bowman shares about three key areas to help us shake off the old mindset - wisdom, morality, and concentration.  Wisdom brings the right view, right intention, and the right speech. Morality is right actions.  Concentration is being mindful, being focused, and being aware. Recorded 8/16/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org www.citygospelmission.org www.lucretiabowman.com
2021-09-2138 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: How do you move forward from unhealthy to healthy?It's a struggle constantly to pick the healthier way.  For some of us, being unhealthy feels so normal that healthy ways of doing things seem incomprehensible.   Your beliefs can be just as unhealthy as eating food that clogs your arteries.  But you can move from the unhealthy way of believing to healthy beliefs. Recorded 8/17/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-09-1441 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: Where do you need to go back to to restart a new belief system?You have to go back in order to go forward.  Sounds counterintuitive, but if you are carrying the baggage of a belief system that isn’t serving you well, you need to go back as far as you need to in order to find the origin story of your beliefs.   Mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX9U4rLL9ww            https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-are-wrongly-convicted-people-still-imprisoned-in-missouri/ Recorded July 19, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-09-0732 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: What are you willing to give up to believe differently?When you hear the words "give up" are you seeing it as a surrender or as an exchange?  Giving up something allows space for something new.  In this episode, we will talk about what it is to exchange one belief for another.   Recorded July 19, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-08-3133 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: Why are you staying in this space?A person rarely changes from a place of comfort.  Trying to change is like cutting yourself open to pull out the part of yourself that is diseased.  But you have to first start by getting uncomfortable.  If you are trying to change and are feeling the struggle, you are doing it right.    In this Episode: https://www.netflix.com/title/81038216 (The Best of Enemies) Recorded: 7/19/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-08-2433 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: How did you get to where you are?Beliefs are like roads, sometimes they can be a smaller road and other times a highway.  We all travel the roads of belief systems, but there are times you have to ask yourself how you got to your destination and if it still makes sense.   Recorded on 7/12/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-08-1736 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: Where did your beliefs come from?Where did your beliefs come from?  Have you ever asked yourself that? Lucretia reveals most beliefs are influenced by our parents, environment, education, our pain, our experiences.  Those beliefs are shaped and impacted by the general systems of the world: education, economics, entertainment, government, legal, financial, religion, political, social, defense, labor, and society. Be brave and ask the question. Recorded July 9, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org  
2021-08-1033 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeResetting Our Beliefs: What have you been believing?Do you fight over simple things like which way the toilet paper faces?  Or does being wrong make you feel less valuable than someone else?  In this episode of Embracing Change, we are asking the question, “What have you been believing?”  In asking that question you can start digging into Resetting our belief system. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Recorded on 7/9/2021 Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-08-0352 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: The Meaning of RecoveryIn this last episode of Season 3, Lucretia and Jennifer discuss the difference between the first Adam and the second Adam, as well as singing part of “The Adams Family” theme (written by Vic Mizzy).  It’s always a great journey to re-cover yourself. Book referenced in the episode:  In the realm of Hungry Ghosts – Gabor Mate, M.D. I am Human: A Book of Empathy – Susan Verde I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness – Susan Verde Celebrate Recovery – John Baker Episode recorded on 4/26/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn For questions or comments, please email: josborn@citygosp...
2021-06-2230 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: Steps to WholenessEver wonder how to organize yourself to begin the walk of change?  Join Lucretia and Jennifer as they discuss the steps to wholeness. Book referenced in the episode: Choose Again: 6 Steps to Freedom – Diederik Wolsak Episode recorded on 4/26/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn For questions or comments, please email: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-06-1534 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: From chaos to orderChaos is all around us and can become an addiction unto itself.  Breaking the cycle of chaos begins with taking responsibility and asking yourself critical questions needed to bring awareness and order.   Recorded 4/26/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org  Books referenced in this episode: Scattered – Gabor Mate, M. D. When the Body Says No – Gabor Mate, M. D.
2021-06-0837 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: Interview with Geneva ClarkFrom emancipated minor to US Navy soldier, Geneva Clark felt as if she could take on any foe, that is until addiction caught up to her along with her pain.  Join us for a serious, funny, insightful interview you won't want to miss. Recorded April 12, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Comments or questions: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-06-0159 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: Interview with Joyce Hull From Marysville Prison to redemption, Joyce Hull heard Lucretia Bowman's story and found that she could live a different life.  After being arrested over 45 times, Joyce found the courage to become sober and live her best life.   Mentioned in the Podcast: Baba Shawarma Grill - 4028 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Recorded on:  March 15, 2021 Produced by: Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-05-1844 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: Interview with Jennifer OsbornBeing raised by an unmedicated, mentally ill father, Jennifer Osborn struggled with suicidal thoughts until God showed her the path to hope and identity in him.    Recorded: March 15, 2021 Produced by: Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-05-1146 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: Interview with Tony GreenFrom an executive at Coca-Cola to living on the streets, Tony Green struggled with alcohol abuse and addiction for years.  After coming to Exodus Recovery at City Gospel Mission for a second time, Tony found a path to hope and freedom. Recorded: 2/15/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org Triumphant Surrender: Amazon Walmart
2021-05-0446 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: DisorderDisorder is a roadblock when it comes to recovery from any life-controlling issue.  So how do you stop the disorder and allow God to come in and create order?  Lucretia will explain just that. Recorded: 3/1/2021 Produced by: Jennifer Osborn Comments or questions: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-04-2729 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeRevolutionizing Recovery: PainRecovery is bigger than moving past surgery, drugs, or alcohol.  Recovery is moving from death to life from the inside out.  Join Lucretia Bowman and Jennifer Osborn as they discuss how to change your perspective on recovery. Recorded: March 1, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-04-2029 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFoundationsAs we wrap up the final episode of the series: Changing the Person in the Mirror, we take a look at foundations and how it needs to be solid in order to progress.   Record date: 1/18/2021 Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-03-0923 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangePrinciples and changePrinciples are the guiding lights to your life.  They help to assist you to open up and be honest in your journey.   We explore just how important those things are. *Side note, Jen is an INFJ in Meyers Briggs.  The book discussed is "Principles" by Ray Dalio Comments or questions: josborn@citygospelmission.org Recorded 1/18/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-03-0231 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeClarity in changeIs life around you in chaos, so much so that you can't fathom how you'll change?  In this episode, we take a deep dive into finding clarity so that you can change the person in the mirror. Recorded: 1/4/2021 Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-02-2328 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeThe structure of changeStructure can provide the needed stability to execute long lasting change.  However, most of us misunderstand how to go about this.  Join Lucretia Bowman and Jennifer Osborn as they discuss how important structure is and how you can implement it in your life. Mentioned in the Podcast: insomniatv.tv Questions or comments, email: josborn@citygospelmission.org Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-02-1632 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWhat is accountability?The word accountability invokes thoughts of punishment for some.  When really accountability is the thing that keeps you on track when you are trying to change.  Forming a solid group of people around you to hold you accountable is key to the process of change. Recorded: December 21, 2020 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments?  Email: josborn@citygospelmission.org
2021-02-0935 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFacing the person in the mirror - "Execution"Executing is moving forward while letting go of something else.  In this episode, Lucretia Bowman and Jennifer Osborn discuss how to pull the needed items together to let go of the past and push toward the future.  Remember it all starts with the person in the mirror. Recorded: December 21, 2020 Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org Produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-02-0228 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeConflict in ChangeDo you run from conflict or do you embrace it?  Do you wish you could handle it differently?  In this episode, Lucretia will give you insights into how conflict shapes change. Recorded on December 7, 2020 send comments to: josborn@citygospelmission.org Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-01-2630 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeWhat it takes to find the courage to changeHow do you find the courage to change?  There are roadblocks that will keep us from finding what it takes to face our mistakes, regrets, and others to walk the path to changing our lives. Join us for insights into finding the courage to change. recorded on December 7, 2020. send comments to: josborn@citygospelmission.org Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-01-1929 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeChange: Preparation and TransitionJoin Lucretia Bowman and Jennifer Osborn as continue to face the person in the mirror and ask, "how to prepare for the transition of change?"  We will take a deep dive into those two pivotal parts.   Recorded on November 23, 2020 send comments to: josborn@citygospelmission.org Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-01-1231 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeFacing the person in the mirror to ask, "what is change?"This season we will be looking at what it means to change starting with looking at the person in the mirror.  In this episode, we explore the basic question of "what is change?" Recorded on November 23, 2020 send comments to: josborn@citygospelmission.org Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn
2021-01-0528 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeLucretia Bowman interviews Teresa TaylorFrom a former crack head to working for the SEC, Teresa Taylor found the courage to change with the help of the Recovery Program, Having the Courage to Change at City Gospel Mission.  Lucretia Bowman sits down with her to share her incredible story.
2020-10-2037 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeThe Final Steps of ChangeThe conclusion to the steps of change.  In being completely honest with yourself you can discover an escape route to new choices.  Join Lucretia Bowman as she shares how the path of walking out that freedom is a choice made daily.
2020-10-1326 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeContinuing the Steps to ChangeLucretia Bowman continues to reveal the steps toward change.  She reveals how change can be uncomfortable at times but well worth it.  This episode covers steps 4 through 6 of Chapter 11.
2020-10-0633 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeTaking the Steps to ChangeLucretia Bowman gives insight into how she developed steps to help someone else realize they can change if they have the courage.  This episode covers steps 1 through 3 of Chapter 11.
2020-09-2927 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeBecoming LucretiaStill processing her new name, Lucretia begins to unravel her past so God can reweave her future.  
2020-09-2245 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeThe LetterFaced with writing a letter to the judge to explain why she is at the place she is in life, Lucretia Bowman faces it with brave determination and raw honestly.  The result landed her on the path to freedom.
2020-09-0831 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeIt's Better to Spend Time Than Do TimeLucretia Bowman delves into how her view of incarceration changed when faced with willingly going back to prison in order to wait for a bed in a local program designed for paroled individuals.  In trusting God with her wait time she discovered a better way to spend her time rather than simply doing time.  
2020-09-0127 minEmbracing Change
Embracing ChangeBreaking the Cycle of Self AbuseAs a five-time convicted felon, Lucretia Bowman had been in and out of prison in Kentucky and Ohio for most of her adult life.  Upon hearing a voice call to her in jail, she set out on a course of discovery and healing through the power of God.  She discovered she had lived her life addicted to the cycle of self-abuse and began the journey of breaking that cycle forever. 
2020-08-1435 min