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All the ThingsGenetic Testing: The WILD UnknownSend us a textRare genetic disorders are difficult to understand. They are painful to walk through. The unknown is scary. We choose however to trust an unknown future to a KNOWN God whose plans are perfect.In this episode I share briefly what this summer held for us as we waited for Sarah Joy's genetic testing results to come in. There is something incredibly powerful having a body of believers lock hands with you in prayer and faith praying over your little ones future. Sarah's story is being written and it beautifully unfolding. 2024-08-0715 minAll the ThingsWe were on a break!!!!Send us a textContent creating and social media needed to go. It was honestly so refreshing. In this episode I talk about the postpartum wall that led me to taking a sabbatical in order to figure out who Vashti is outside of being a wife and mom. Yes ladies! You have an identity outside of those titles. As beautiful as those titles are I didn't want to lose me and I encourage you to not lose you too. God designed us with a unique purpose and sometimes that can be lost in the hustle and bustle...2024-08-0512 minAll the ThingsWhat Marriage Isn’t: Let's be realisticSend us a textMarriage is beautiful. It's fun and it's one of the best adventures of life. Is it perfect? Absolutely not! It can be messy and challenging, but without the challenges and messes we wouldn't care so much about it wouldn't we? In this weeks episode we're diving into a topic that often gets romanticized and idealized as "perfect". However, our focus today is on the flip side, as we unpack the common misconceptions and shed light on the realities of what marriage isn't.Common Misconceptions:Romanticized Expectations (grand gestures e...2023-09-1328 minAll the ThingsSex before Marriage: Exploring the Complexities of Sex Before MarriageSend us a textWhat are the historical and cultural perspectives on sex before marriage? Are there any dangers associated with engaging in sex before marriage? Does the Bible have any say and should it have any say? In this episode we explore all that and more. Sex is for marriage, and marriage is for sex, if you don't agree, take a listen to this weeks episode and shoot me your why! The Washington Post - Evangelicals talk marriage and hot sex:https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/evangelicals-talk-marriage-and-hot-sex/2011/11/09/gIQAJDCQ8M_story...2023-09-0640 minAll the ThingsPCOS: Understanding, Managing, & ThrivingSend us a textToday we will be diving into a topic that affects the lives of millions of individuals around the world - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS. PCOS is an endocrine-metabolic disorder that affects 4-20% of women worldwide. This is the most common endocrine and metabolic condition in women of reproductive age.In this episode we discuss: Symptoms and DiagnosisTypes of PCOS (Insulin resistant, Inflammatory, Post-pill, Adrenal)Tips for Managing PCOSMy personal journey walking through itRemember, if you or someone you know is dealing with PCOS, seeking professional gu...2023-08-3029 minAll the ThingsLife's Next Chapter: A Special Announcement; PCOS; Waiting on the LordSend us a textWell we've got a big announcement. Yes, it's a baby! In this episode we're shifting gears talking about the beauty of pregnancy and all that it entails. We cover: Finding OutNavigating the First TrimesterEmotional RollercoasterNutrition, Cravings, Body Image and Self-CareBalancing Work and PregnancyPCOS (an introduction)What I've learned so farWe're excited you get to be apart of this beautiful journey as we share the joy, challenges, and laughter that lie ahead in the coming months of pregnancy!Support the show2023-08-1639 minAll the ThingsWaiting WellSend us a textToday we're delving into a topic that resonates with so many of us: "Waiting Well"; in relationships. Whether it's waiting for the right partner, waiting for a commitment, orsimply navigating the ups and downs of a relationship waiting can be difficult. This episode targets specifically those who are single and in a season of waiting. We cover...The Art of Waiting WellThe Power of Self-DiscoveryCommunication and ExpectationsCultivating ResilienceRecognizing Red FlagsMoving Forward with PurposeWaiting doesn't have to be a passive experience—it can be a time of...2023-08-0942 minAll the ThingsDating WellSend us a textToday we’re diving deep into the world of dating well. Whether you arejust starting out or have been on the dating scene for a while, today's episode is all the things dating well. We talk about dating apps, communication, rejection, independence/interdependence as well as 16 dating well tips. Happy dating!Support the show2023-08-0236 minAll the ThingsOwn Your Worth Ft. Kerry ClarensauSend us a textDo you struggle with your identity and knowing your worth? This episode is just for you! Our guest, Kerry Clarensau takes us on a transformative journey as we dive deep into personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of living a fulfilling life. Kerry shares her personal adversity, breakthroughs in self-confidence, and the pursuit of authenticity that takes us back to basics in knowing who we are in Christ. Don't forget to pick up a copy of Kerry's latest book, Engaging with God.https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0B1...2023-07-261h 00All the ThingsBreakups Ft. Pastor Alexa StarihaSend us a textIn this episode we wrap up our series on "Breakups." Pastor Alexa dives deep into the complex world of all the things heartbreak and breakups sharing her unique story and journey through a breakup that reshaped who she was and how she approached dating moving forward. Join us as we explore the various aspects of breakups, from the initial signs of trouble to the healing process that follows. Pastor Alexa Stariha shares her insights and personal experiences, offering practical advice and compassionate guidance for those going through the heart-wrenching process of e...2023-07-1253 minAll the ThingsBreakups Ft. AnonymousSend us a textIn this episode of our series on "Breakups," we continue our dive deep into the complex world of all the things heartbreak. We tackle the hard questions as we reflect on our guest past relationship that led to what we can now say was a needed breakup. Join us as we explore the various aspects of breakups, from the initial signs of trouble to the healing process that follows. Our guest shares her insights and personal experiences, offering practical advice and compassionate guidance for those going through the heart-wrenching process of e...2023-07-0530 minAll the ThingsBreakups Ft. Jessica EstradaSend us a textIn this episode of our series on "Breakups," we dive deep into the complex world of all the things heartbreak. We tackle the hard questions as we reflect on our guest past relationship that led to what we can now say was a needed breakup. Join us as we explore the various aspects of breakups, from the initial signs of trouble to the healing process that follows. Jessica Estrada shares her insights and personal experiences, offering practical advice and compassionate guidance for those going through the heart-wrenching process of ending a s...2023-06-2831 minAll the ThingsA Journey Through Divorce Pt.2Send us a textDivorce is a topic that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide, and yet it remains shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. In this episode, we aim to break down barriers and provide a supportive space for open and honest conversations about the realities of divorce.Through candid conversation our guest (who remains anonymous) shares how they navigated divorce, as well as offer an intimate glimpse into their unique journeys. She delves deep into the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the end of a marriage. We discuss the initial stages of realization and...2023-06-2137 minAll the ThingsA Journey Through Divorce Pt.1Send us a textDivorce is a topic that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide, and yet it remains shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. In this episode, we aim to break down barriers and provide a supportive space for open and honest conversations about the realities of divorce.Through candid conversation our guest (who remains anonymous) shares how they navigated divorce, as well as offer an intimate glimpse into their unique journeys. She delves deep into the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the end of a marriage. We discuss the initial stages of realization and...2023-06-1438 minAll the ThingsAll the Things - IntroSend us a textWe are no longer, Post Blog. We've rebranded and have kicked off this new season with all things newness. This episode is short, sweet and to the point gearing up for a season filled with lots of surprises. It feels good to back! Must Read: The Ruthless Elimination of Hustlehttps://a.co/d/fNLohpVSupport the show2023-06-0704 minAll the ThingsReset - the pursuit of HolinessSend us a textWe live a pretty face-paced life. So much so that we don’t realize that we slowly start compromising in order to keep up with our lifestyle. In the book of Leviticus, God gives the Israelites a chronicle of do’s and don’ts. To many of us this can be a huge deterrent, however, what God had in mind was for our personhood that desires holiness and being set apart. Modern-day Christianity says otherwise. We much rather blend in and look like our neighbors. It’s much easier to be influenced rather than inf...2023-03-0819 minAll the ThingsIn the MourningSend us a textDo you have an X that Marks the spot in the areas of sorrow, grief, and pain in your life? Have you refused joy and compartmentalized the pain of mourning? In this episode, we focus on the importance of allowing joy and sorrow to coexist. We cannot have joy without mourning and we cannot have mourning without joy. Let's trade our sorrows for the joy that comes in the morning and in the mourning.Support the show2023-03-0121 minAll the ThingsBe the BeggarSend us a textCulture Christianity has promoted the idea of the Instagram, picture-perfect life. We share the highlights of our life with pearly white teeth rocking the latest trends while behind smiles we are internally crippled at the reality lived with unanswered prayers, desperate cries for help, and recurring heartache. How unfortunate that we’ve become okay with this. How sad we’ve deemed this lifestyle of pretense, “Christian Living.” In this episode, we take a dive into Mark 5 and the three beggars that illustrate the posture you and I should take.Support the show2023-02-2217 minAll the ThingsToo lazy to hold a grudgeSend us a textYou and I may have all right to hold on to anger, bitterness, and a mean grudge. Most of us can justify why we believe we are in the right for what we’re holding onto, however, your rightness doesn’t work in the kingdom of God. How you live day in and day out tells a bigger story and is the script that we have on the resume we present whenever we take our last breath and face our Savior. In this episode, we touch on the expiration date of the things we'v...2023-02-0819 minAll the ThingsTechnically right; Functionally wrongSend us a textThe tongue is one of the smallest yet most powerful weapons we have. We will give an account for every idle word that we speak. In this episode we take a look at Matthew 12:36. The idle words are words that are used to slander, gossip, self-righteously destroy others and the list goes on. How we treat and speak about those in sin says a lot about what’s really in our hearts. Self-righteousness exposes for the sake of looking good about oneself and destroying the lives of others. Humility understands that lost people do...2023-02-0117 minAll the ThingsAll my friends are having children... what now?Send us a textOne of my least favorite questions is, are you pregnant yet or when are you getting pregnant? There's quite of bit of pressure in both questions along with guilt and shame because you're not where everyone wants you to be. While well-intentioned in the questioning, what we don't realize is that there are hurting women, husbands, and wives who fear the confrontation of childbearing. In this episode I take the approach of how to phrase that question as well as encourage couples to refrain from giving in the poor re...2023-01-2516 minAll the ThingsAll my friends are married... what now?Send us a textPoor reasons to get married are: Because everyone else is marriedIn order to please your significant otherFor selfish reasons (sex, gratification, etc.)Whenever you start dating the pressures of marriage intensifies greatly. Whether it be from well-meaning friends and family or from personal insecurities, it just seems to smack you in the face every corner you turn. In this episode, I share my personal journey of enjoying the season I was in rather than rushing to get to the next phase of life. I...2023-01-1820 minAll the ThingsAll my friends are dating... what now?Send us a textLet's first establish that a few poor reasons to date are: Because you’re lonelyFeeling left outSomeone is convenient There are plenty more to add to this list, but we will stick with what we have. In this episode, I share my personal journey through singlehood and how I thrived rather than withered during this time. Here's the good news, singlehood isn't all bad. I personally believe that it is one of the most paramount times of your life in forming who you are...2023-01-1117 minAll the ThingsTest Yourself | Ft. Atanza VongorSend us a textWith the start of every new year, we are faced with many opportunities to change, grow and become a better version of ourselves. In this episode, fitness trainer and owner of Vongor Fitness Training, Atanza Vongor dives into his personal journey of learning to test his limits in order to see what he's capable of. He challenges listeners to steward what they've been given and to become comfortable with the uncomfortable that disciple and changes bring. More on Atanza Vongor:Instagram - @atanzavft2023-01-0438 minAll the ThingsBeautiful Mess: Seeing the upraise beauty in the mess before you | FT. Lauren ZouchaSend us a textIt's fair to say we've all faced some type of mess in our life. Our minds and heart can often get muddy in these situations as we ponder life. In this episode, guest Lauren Zoucha shares her walk through one of her most challenging messes and how she was able to get through this. Diving into Proverbs 3, Lauren shares a unique perspective on lessons learned through life's happenings when disruption to the pattern of a sustainable life gets muddy. Lauren encourages listeners to:At all times seek God (P 3:21) - inviting Him i...2022-10-2643 minAll the ThingsNew Mom Series Pt 3: Keeping authentic to you | FT. Ariel MontgomerySend us a textIn closing out this three-part series, Ariel concludes with a charge to women. She answers the questions...How have you kept your relationship with God and yourself a priority?How have you kept your marriage a priority?How have you navigated prioritizing yourself and your mental, emotional and physical health?What’s your advice to new moms who have forgotten who they are?Have you struggled with postpartum depression? If so, how have you navigated around that, and what’s your encouragement to womenShe once again concludes by encouraging listeners to r...2022-10-1946 minAll the ThingsNew Mom Series Pt 2: Birth Story | FT. Ariel MontgomerySend us a textIn part two of this three-part episode, Ariel dives into her birth story. She shares the good, the bad, and the messy side of birth. She acknowledges that every mother's story is different, however, the underlying encouragement she can extend to moms-to-be are:Do your research.Trust your gut.Encourage your partner to stand firm.Trust God's timing.She hammers again by encouraging listeners to reevaluate their mindset and choose their hard. Reflecting on the verse Philippians 2:14, Ariel challenges listeners to go against society's and culture's approach to motherhood. It's not...2022-10-1243 minAll the ThingsNew Mom Series Pt 1: New mom life | FT. Ariel MontgomerySend us a textIf you're curious about what new mom life is all about, guest Ariel Montgomery spares no details. In kicking off this three-part episode, Ariel answers the questions...How’s motherhood?What have you learned?What did you expect motherhood to be like and what is your current reality?What’s been the biggest challenge?What’s been the biggest blessing?She encourages listeners to reevaluate their mindset and choose their hard. Reflecting on the verse Philippians 2:14, Ariel challenges listeners to go against society's and culture's approach to motherhood. It's not easy, but it...2022-10-0526 minAll the ThingsA look behind the doors of suicide | FT. Chelsea BrettSend us a textSeptember 4th - 10th is known as the National Suicide Prevention Week. Throughout the month there's been much conversation on this topic. In light of this, Chelsea Brett, LMFT, founder and owner of Grace Christian Counseling, shares on suicide and all it entails. She answers from both a clinical and biblical perspective: What are some common mental health conditions that affect men and women?When should listeners consider getting help to manage mental health conditions?Do you have advice for listeners who feel unsure about asking for help? Are there any myths ab...2022-09-3047 minAll the ThingsYou’ve got to quit to succeed! | FT. Jarrod PisorsSend us a textEntering the year 2022, my husband and I prayed about what the year had for us and we prayed for boldness to go after the big, hard, and risky things. We prayed about the direction for the year and that the Lord would ordain our steps. We’ve made risky steps. Some worked and some haven’t. In this episode, we share what we’ve learned and are currently learning the areas we need to quit in order to succeed. Quit:Doubts Excuses Noise Bad h...2022-09-2844 minAll the ThingsLady in PinkSend us a textInspired by the Lady in Pink, this episode focuses on the verse found in 1 Timothy 4:12. Paul encourages Timothy to be an example of the gospel no matter his age. He tells Timothy that while it may be tempting, he needs to fight the temptation of giving in to discouragement and distraction. In this episode we take a look into this verse and how you and I can be examples in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and in purity by setting our eyes on the right thing... or the right ONE!Support t...2022-09-2115 minAll the ThingsWoman/Girl Boss | FT. Phoebe AbrahamSend us a textKicking off Season 4, we are highlighting women who are taking charge. Women who are mompreneurs, women who are working full-time and scaling their side business, women who have taken major risks, and women who are gearing up to step out there. This episode is for you who are stuck. It's for those who are discouraged. It's for you who have given up. It's time to get up and do that thing. Let's be women who actually support other women. Speaker Line Up:Vashti Pisors Lili De La Cruz (LikeClayCo)2022-09-1620 minAll the ThingsWoman/Girl Boss | FT. Gabrielle TranelSend us a textKicking off Season 4, we are highlighting women who are taking charge. Women who are mompreneurs, women who are working full-time and scaling their side business, women who have taken major risks, and women who are gearing up to step out there. This episode is for you who are stuck. It's for those who are discouraged. It's for you who have given up. It's time to get up and do that thing. Let's be women who actually support other women. Speaker Line Up:Vashti Pisors Lili De La Cruz (LikeClayCo)2022-09-1518 minAll the ThingsWoman/Girl Boss | FT. Jessica EstradaSend us a textKicking off Season 4, we are highlighting women who are taking charge. Women who are mompreneurs, women who are working full-time and scaling their side business, women who have taken major risks, and women who are gearing up to step out there. This episode is for you who are stuck. It's for those who are discouraged. It's for you who have given up. It's time to get up and do that thing. Let's be women who actually support other women. Speaker Line Up:Vashti Pisors Lili De La Cruz (LikeClayCo)2022-09-1418 minAll the ThingsWoman/Girl Boss | FT. Lili DeLaCruzSend us a textKicking off Season 4, we are highlighting women who are taking charge. Women who are mompreneurs, women who are working full-time and scaling their side business, women who have taken major risks, and women who are gearing up to step out there. This episode is for you who are stuck. It's for those who are discouraged. It's for you who have given up. It's time to get up and do that thing. Let's be women who actually support other women. Speaker Line Up:Vashti Pisors Lili De La Cruz (LikeClayCo)2022-09-1308 minAll the ThingsWoman/Girl BossSend us a textKicking off Season 4, we are highlighting women who are taking charge. Women who are mompreneurs, women who are working full-time and scaling their side business, women who have taken major risks, and women who are gearing up to step out there. This episode is for you who are stuck. It's for those who are discouraged. It's for you who have given up. It's time to get up and do that thing. Let's be women who actually support other women. Speaker Line Up:Vashti Pisors Lili DeLaCruz (LikeClayCo)Jessica Est...2022-09-1217 minAll the ThingsDismantling Abortion | FT. Rachel Montes and Justyn MormanSend us a textOn June 24th, 2022, Roe v Wade was overturned. With that, there are many left angry. Conservatives and liberals alike are left with many questions in terms of what the future will look like. In light of this, guests, Rachel and Justyn, shares insight as advocates for their local pregnancy crisis center. In this episode, we answer the questions: What is the history of abortion?What are the types of abortion and risks?What are the misconceptions regarding abortion?Under what circumstance is it acceptable to terminate a child’s life?What does the...2022-06-291h 05All the ThingsRoad Talks | FT. Jarrod PisorsSend us a textOn our way back from visiting family in Houston, Jarrod and I decided to hit the record button and share do's and don'ts in marriage. In this episode, we highlight the importance of: DON'T knit pick (pick and choose your battles).DO protect your spouse (avoid speaking negatively about your spouse in public; avoid using public settings to poke fun at your spouse about sensitive issues; avoid opening doors where temptation can creep in, etc.).DO little things (write notes, buy flowers, go on walks, etc. There are plenty of inexpensive ways t...2022-06-2224 minAll the ThingsYou're not a quitter!Send us a textI heard once that those who quit guarantee "IT" will never happen. Too often we are filled with excuses and just downright lame "becauses" that hold us back. We don't do it because of the "what if's." We don't "be" or "become" because of what "they" might say. Instead, what we do is quit. We quit doing, we quit becoming, we quit going after, we quit striving and we're lost in our mess of a quitters rut. In this episode, I share about the posture of quitters and what the outcome for that i...2022-06-1519 minAll the ThingsMarriage Neglect; Mouth Wars; The BedroomSend us a textThere are three things I've learned in marriage: Fight the urge that wants to neglect God, your spouse, and yourself. Fight the urge that wants to entertain mouth wars (foul language, demeaning words, bringing up the past, and the like)Create a sacred space where you can grieve and be vulnerable with God and your spouse (your Garden of Gethsemane) In this episode, I share truths I've learned in my first year of marriage, areas where I did not realize I would struggle, and areas that I've had to be intentional wit...2022-06-0827 minAll the ThingsBe the better person!Send us a text"Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become character. Watch your character for it becomes your destiny. " - Lao TzeHow often is it difficult for you to do the right thing? How often is difficult for you to forgive, release anger, release hatred, release malice, release shame and release angst? Often you and I believe we're the better person only we're fooilsly living digging our own grave rotting with the grip...2022-06-0122 minAll the ThingsFatherly "Merman" LoveSend us a textAlmost a quarter of U.S. children under 18 (23%) live with one parent and no other adults. In many of those homes, children are being raised by a single mother with no father figure represented. With the lack of fatherly representation in the home, children who turn into adults find it hard to trust and believe that a God truly can love unconditionally and care for them. In this episode, I use the movie "The Little Mermaid" to shed some truth about God's love, our sinful nature, and the redemptive work that came with J...2022-05-2517 minAll the ThingsYou're just not desperate enough...Send us a textBenjamin Franklin once said, "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” In this episode, I expound on the wise words of one of our founding fathers who were wise back then to see the truth that many of our reasons are indeed excuses in disguise. If only we could see that the catalyst for change lies not in our outward circumstances changing, but instead, in the way we think, utilize our time and what we speak over our lives. Support the show2022-05-1818 minAll the ThingsThe Demand Project - human trafficking, online enticement, child sexual abuse material, and commercial sexual exploitation of children | Ft. Kristin WeisSend us a textIn 2013, Jason Weis and Kristin Weis founded The Demand Project to address the multifaceted fight against human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children. In the episode, Kristin addresses the why behind the what, as well as answers questions on what to look for, the importance of communication, understanding predators and victims and the importance of talking about sex in the home. Kristin also breaksdown the truth behind human trafficking, online enticement, child sexual abuse material and commercial sexual exploitation of children and how you and I can become advocates for those w...2022-05-1152 minAll the ThingsMotherhood (the calling, the requirements, beauty & grief) - Ft. Julie-Ann Ellis BradleySend us a textHow do you define motherhood? Are all women called to be a mom? What does grief in motherhood look like? This Mother’s Day episode aims to highlight biblical truths with regard to motherhood, reveal the messy side of it, and the beauty of embracing the calling of motherhood. Guest, Julie-Ann Ellis Bradley, shares her testimony of grief found in becoming a mom, the walk through healing, and personal truths found in motherhood. She also shares the anguish of barrel hood and speaks on the challenges not often talked about as a mom, an...2022-05-041h 08All the ThingsOne Year Recap - Marriage & Other Things - Ft. Jarrod PisorsSend us a textOne year brings about much change, much growth, and much of a lot. In this unfiltered episode, Jarrod and I answer a few questions we've gotten over our first year of marriage as well as dive into all the things that new marriage bliss brings. Support the show2022-04-2741 minAll the ThingsSettledSend us a textSeasons change. Seasons change all the time. More often than we'd like. How do you respond to these changes? Are you stubborn about the change? Do you prefer to remain in angst about life not being the way you wanted it to be? In this episode, the idea of having a settled heart in the midst of changing seasons is addressed along with the consequences of choosing the route of having an unsettled heart and attitude; being too stubborn to submit to Jesus' will and too focused on self to see that you...2022-04-2019 minAll the ThingsGoodnessSend us a textCan we discern that God is good from natural theology alone? How do you know God is good? How do you explain God's goodness? In this episode, we dive into the idea of discerning the goodness of God through natural theology and discerning the goodness of God apart from natural theology. Understanding the Father's heart answers these questions and more.Support the show2022-04-1317 minAll the ThingsSelective CompassionSend us a textAre you compassionate towards a drug addict? Are you compassionate towards the family who lost a member due to suicide? Are you compassionate towards the man on death row? Are you compassionate towards the sick or ill who you disagree with politically? As followers of Christ, we've compartmentalized and reserved compassion for those that fit our mold and whose life resume we agree with. We've become like the Priest and Levite who walked on the other side of the road leaving the man from Jericho who was beaten and robbed and l...2022-04-0617 minAll the ThingsI'm sorry the church hurt you; The darkest valley Pt. 1 & 2Send us a textSexual abuse of any sort is no easy road to walk. In fact, the church is still learning to walk this line. In this episode, I share the harsh reality that while there is sexual abuse within the church, it does not mean the church failed you. Man's decision is no reflection of God's heart rather the evil that is hidden within. Once that trust is broken it can appear unrepairable, however, God's greatness surpasses the unthinkable and unimaginable. WARNING: this episode may trigger harsh memories for victims of sexual c...2022-03-3040 minAll the ThingsIs Jesus the hypocrite?Send us a textRape, Abuse, Murder, Adultery, and the list goes on. Whenever a proclaimed Christian falls and commits the most heinous sin [crime] we tend to question the integrity of Jesus. God should be powerful and good, and if he's good He would do better, right? In this episode, we talk about who really is the hypocrite and the cost that comes with the freedom of choice.Support the show2022-03-2318 minAll the ThingsDon't waste your breath.Send us a textAre you investing 10 minutes into a comment that took 10 seconds? Are you exchanging your time for cheap criticism? In this episode, we address the importance of understanding the power of our exchange for criticism that costs nothing. Jon Acuff writes criticism that costs nothing is worth nothing. In other words, don't waste your breath on a critique that has no value. Hard to do, but imperative in walking this thing called life.Support the show2022-03-0912 minAll the ThingsLiving a life intentionally doing ministry Ft. Drew & Gretchen Blomstrom [BONUS EPISODE]Send us a textDo you believe you are living life intentionally? Are you also incorporating a ministry mindset in your day-to-day walk? In this bonus episode, Drew and Gretchen Blomstrom, owners of Synergos Farm, shares their journey of losing it all after Hurricane Harvey, and their perspective shift on what living life intentionally doing ministry actually should look like. They encourage listeners to see the value in full-time ministry starting when you say "Yes" to Jesus versus having a ministerial title. Ministry begins at home and for many of us, that's in our prayer closet. What...2022-03-0229 minAll the ThingsIf you cannot be a missionary in your backyard, what’s the point of going overseas? Ft. Paul & Nicole LeeSend us a textPaul and Nicole Lee, founders of Young Natives, share their perspectives on missions and the importance of having a daily missional mindset. They encourage listeners to grow where they are planted. In growing where we are planted, we are not afraid to say yes to the calling of reaching the one! Takeaways:Missions is a calling for everyone - you are called where you are planted.Use the tools God has given you to reach the lost - use what’s in your hands.Spend time in your pra...2022-02-2327 minAll the ThingsGratitude AttitudeSend us a textDo you find it difficult to be grateful? Do you find it difficult to be thankful? I sure have. In this episode, I share how our septic blew up and life was just a tad bit crappy (pun intended).Alright, our septic didn't actually blow up, but we were having quite of bit of hits back to back and Jesus gently reminded me to remember His goodness and to shift my attitude. The only way I was able to do that was to implement daily my list of gratitude...2022-02-1613 minAll the ThingsMedia…a dangerous disconnectSend us a textIt's very simple. Do your research. In this episode, I belabor on the time I was thoroughly embarrassed for sharing something that was not quite the truth. Before we start sharing, use wisdom, do your research, and don't give the clickbait masters what they want - your lack of reading and understanding of the full truth.Support the show2022-02-0910 minAll the ThingsSin - Not an opinion.Send us a textWe are back in full swing with Season 3. What better way to start off the season than diving into the 7 deadly sins? In this episode, I break down what Proverbs 6:16-19 states are the sins that the Lord hates and even finds detestible. We know these as lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. How do we fight the urge of these sins? How do we say no? All that and more, is discussed in this episode.Support the show2022-02-0218 minAll the Things8 months of marriage & 8 things we've learned Ft. Jarrod Pisors [BONUS EPISODE]Send us a textJarrod and I have been married for 8 months. While we are by no means experts, we've learned quite a bit in our first 8 months of marriage. In this episode, we share four things each that we've learned and dive into all the marriage things. Marriage is fun, it's hard work and it is 100% worth it!Support the show2022-01-1919 minAll the ThingsWhat's in your cup?Send us a textAre you drinking jealousy? Are you drinking slander?Are you drinking gossip?Are you drinking profanity? Are you drinking anger?Are you drinking pornography? What you pour in your cup will eventually be what spills. In this episode, I highlight the importance of choosing what's good to fill your cup as this shapes your character. What you spill will eventually be what you end up cleaning up -- often what people remember. What's in your cup?Support the show2022-01-1211 minAll the ThingsWalk Through Grief Ft. Ariel MontgomerySend us a textBased on the blog, She died while reading her Bible to her 7 -month old daughter…, guest, Ariel Montgomery shares her journey on her personal walk through grief. Ariel touches on the difficulty of grief, the fight to not remain in grief, and lessons she's learned over the past 2 and half years since the loss of her brother. She also encourages listeners to: Fight the urge of looking at people to be seen and known (to be fully seen and known can only be found through God).Seek counseling. Fight the urge to isol...2022-01-0534 minAll the ThingsLiving on crumbsSend us a textHansel and Gretel is a wild fairytale story. For bedtime stories, it's quite the opposite of a fairytale and all things sunshine and happiness. In this episode, I use the story of Hansel and Gretel to portray how many of us are living today. We are aimlessly walking through this thing called life living on spiritual crumbs (bits and pieces of Jesus). We see in Hansel and Gretel what happens when stones were used versus crumbs. The challenge to you and I is to have a heart that is built on the rock...2021-12-2915 minAll the ThingsThis morning I made an omelette. Ft. Jarrod PisorsSend us a textNo matter how well we plan our lives out, it won't always turn out the way we had planned. In this episode, Jarrod and I chat about how we've seen God's hands even in the things we didn't quite understand. We've learned that having a flexible posture is one of the greatest signs of humility. A sign that you are willing to trust an unknown future to a known God.Support the show2021-12-2214 minAll the ThingsYou are worth(y).Send us a textDo you often seek out affirmation? Are you doing what you're doing in order to receive applause or congratulations? While there's nothing wrong with approval, what is dangerous is when we routinely live our lives seeking the approval of man. In this episode, I share my struggle with the need for approval and how I began identifying my worth that was far more than a degree, job title, or status. You are worth it. You are worthy, now.Support the show2021-12-1516 minAll the ThingsYou can do hard things!Send us a textStudies show there are 10 things people find particularly hard to do. These are: Get Married.Quit their job.Overcome Addiction.Leave toxic people behind.Say no.Be okay with failure.Confront conflict.Speak out about injustice and truth.Trust.Take risks.Today, we tackle those hard things by understanding first that failure is not the end, rather the beginning.Support the show2021-12-0814 minAll the ThingsPermissible SinSend us a textWe've passed a lot of sin as permissible. We've said they are "okay." We've come up with clever justification as to why what we do or how we choose to live is "somewhat Christlike" and because of the somewhat we've deemed it okay. In this episode, I highlight some of today's sins we've convinced ourselves are harmless and sadly daily entertain:Over-sexualizing the up and coming generationValidating impurity consumed through our eyes and earsFeeding the sensual appetites of the bodyIdolizing politics, social media "likes," status, and fameJustifying enmity and hostility among those...2021-12-0115 minAll the ThingsDisposableSend us a textYou can be replaced. I can be replaced. We'd like to think that we can't but that is just our reality. The moment we take our last breath, we can be disposed and someone else fills the role we once occupied. What is indisposable, however, is the legacy you and I leave behind. In this episode, the idea of living a life that's indisposable versus that of being disposable is challenged with the redeemable. That which is found in the legacy we leave behind. That which lives on.Support the show2021-11-2410 minAll the ThingsThat's not fair God! Ft. Michelle McCrakenSend us a textHave you ever questioned God's goodness? Maybe you've said, "that's just not fair God!"In this episode, my dear friend, Michelle McCraken shares her journey in questioning God through her battle with breast cancer. Michelle shares her personal story along with whether questioning God is even okay. She touches on trusting God in the process and knowing His heart even in the unknown. Michelle encourages us to...1. Remind ourselves of the joy through praise - James 1:1-32. Guard our hearts and mind (don’t allow yourself to stay in a...2021-11-1732 minAll the ThingsStuck-nessSend us a textMany of us are walking mannequins. Strange, because mannequins are technically lifeless. Figuratively speaking, however, we have been living life-less, stuck in the rut of our past, in hurt, in anger, in loss of ambition, or even in our insecurities. In this episode, we dive into the position of stuckness and the reality that you and I have a purpose; a purpose that requires seizing the moment and crawling out of the rut we've become comfortable with. Support the show2021-11-1011 minAll the ThingsIf you weren't afraid... Ft. David & Morgan HargroveSend us a textWhat would you do if you weren't afraid? Fear is one of the biggest reasons we remain stuck and comfortable. We are okay with not taking risks because comfort is easier than trusting an unknown future to a known God. At least that's what we convince ourselves. In this episode, my dear friends David & Morgan Hargrove tackle the topic of fear. They share parts of their story and challenges you and I to: 1. Run the risk-reward analysis - is God still God?2. Start small, achieve those small steps, and repeat.3...2021-11-0334 minAll the ThingsTele godSend us a textThe average person spends close to 7 hours each day scrolling on their phones or plopped in front of their TV. This podcast is not anti-social media/all media, rather it's stirring the thought that maybe just maybe you were created for more than media consumption. Maybe you have a purpose beyond a screen. This episode targets Christians specifically who've become comfortable with the ordinary and have lost sight of the big picture. Support the show2021-10-2712 minAll the ThingsQuit speaking that over your life! Ft. Jamie EubanksSend us a textDo you struggle with speaking life-giving words? Do you struggle with speaking truth and positivity over yourself? In this episode, Jamie Eubanks shares her take on the power of words and what brought about the shift in her life to speak words of life not only over herself but to those around her. Support the show2021-10-2016 minAll the ThingsArtifice StridesSend us a textIs your faith walk one that's artifice or one that's honoring? In this episode, the idea of fake/manipulative Christianity is challenged by authentic and honoring Christianity. Who we are behind closed doors says a lot about where our heart really is.Support the show2021-10-1310 minAll the ThingsFear: a form of self-absorptionSend us a textOne of the greatest disservices you can do to yourself is allowing a lie to become your reality. In this episode, I talk about the idea of self-absorption in the form of fear. We can either silently self-absorb or loudly do so. Whichever it is, we need to caution ourselves to avoid allowing fear to become our god. Support the show2021-10-0610 minAll the ThingsRestoreSend us a textHave you learned to live without peace, joy, and love? Maybe anxiety, fear, depressions, and hopelessness is all you know. There's no living with purpose or hope because you've become comfortable in the rut. In this episode, I highlight the dangers of being "okay" with our losses and the strength found when we target our source for purpose in restoring what was once lost.Support the show2021-09-2914 minAll the ThingsLive or die from criticism Ft. Jarrod PisorsSend us a textCriticism is not always easy to take. I for one know that well. In this episode I have asked my husband, Jarrod, to share his thoughts on this topic. He shares some truths about what to do when criticism comes your way and the importance of knowing your purpose -- your God-given purpose. Support the show2021-09-2117 minAll the ThingsYou have God on "blocked"Send us a textEver blocked someone before on your phone? No matter how hard they try, their calls or text would never come through because well, you have them on blocked. Many of us have done that with God. We have Him on blocked. Some of us have Him on silent. In this episode, I share about my experience putting God on blocked and the freedom I found when I opened the doors for God to speak and do what only He can do. Support the show2021-09-1512 minAll the ThingsCoffee Strength; Christianity RankSend us a textIf you had to rank yourself, would say you are a weak, medium, or a strong Christian? In this episode, we talk about coffee and compare how the strength level in coffee is somewhat similar to that of our Christian walk. We decide whether we are weak, medium, or strong. We decide if our Christian walk remains stagnant or moves towards growth. So, are you a strong, medium, or weak Christian?Support the show2021-09-0812 minAll the ThingsPerhapsSend us a textPerhaps there are atheists because there are Christians. Perhaps people walk away from their belief in Jesus because there are Christians. Perhaps people walk away from the church because of Christians. In this episode, we address 5 key reasons why people walk away from their faith. We hammer down on the issue of self-righteousness and how we've shifted from loving God as a means to love people to love ourselves above all else. Support the show2021-09-0111 minAll the ThingsDepression Ft. Veronica Guerrero, LPA [BONUS EPISODE]Send us a textIn this episode, my dear friend Veronica Guerrero and I talk about all things depression. Veronica recently graduated with her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently in the profession as a licensed psychological associate. Veronica shares from both a clinical and biblical perspective, points on clinical depression. Our prayer is that through this episode, even if it's one individual -- that one will find hope. This episode is not an adequate substitute for receiving a clinical diagnosis or crisis intervention. For a professional psychological evaluation, diagnosis, and/or treatment p...2021-08-2532 minAll the ThingsHumiliation=MurderSend us a textHumiliation is a form of murder. It can kill our character, self-esteem, dreams, and goals. It can crush us and shift the trajectory of our life, only if we allow it to. In this episode, we talk about the power of humiliation and the power we give the words spoken over our lives. You decide what humiliating words do to you. It crushes you or you crush it. Support the show2021-08-1814 minAll the ThingsBleeding PainSend us a textAre you carrying pain that's bleeding? Bleeding pain is hurt and wounds we carry that we've left open and never allowed to heal. In this episode, we address the importance of seeking healing for our wounds in order to no longer bleed on those around us. You owe it to those around you and to yourself to close those wounds. Support the show2021-08-1112 minAll the ThingsPocket BlessingsSend us a textWhat's your blessing? Is it money? For many of us, money is what we consider a blessing. The word's original intent, "blessing" is an increase (in joy, in peacefulness). It is a direct honoring for God's goodness and faithfulness even in the trials we face. In today's episode, we talk about blessings outside of money. We target the blessings around us that we've commonly overlooked. Support the show2021-08-0409 minAll the ThingsHabitual ConsumptionSend us a textWhat are you habitually consuming? No, not your food consumption. What are you consuming through your eyes and ears? In this episode, we talk about the importance of plugging into the right source. What you consume through your eyes and ears will be what you produce through your thoughts, words, and action. Are you plugging into the right source?Support the show2021-07-2811 minAll the ThingsI'm not prideful. I'm confident. | Pt.2Send us a textDo you struggle with controlling your tongue? Pride sometimes gets the best (or worst of us) that we say things we cannot take back. In this episode, we will talk about the importance of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. Your tongue can either speak from pride or confidence. One does damage, while the other brings unity. You decide what it does.Support the show2021-07-2112 minAll the ThingsI'm not prideful. I'm confident. | Pt.1Send us a textDo you struggle to ask for help? Do you try to play independently at all costs? Pride often disguises itself as independence. Confidence, on the other hand, knows when to ask for help. In this episode, we talk about the difference between independence and confidence and the strength found in asking, seeking, and knocking.Support the show2021-07-1411 minAll the ThingsI called it quits!Send us a textDo you compare your relationship with others? Comparing your relationship with those that are on social media only destroys the relationship you're in. In this episode, I share the struggles comparison brings and how I was hurting my relationship rather than seeing how well I was pursued. Highlighted, are tips to move away from the comparison trap. Support the show2021-07-0711 minAll the ThingsWe're just friends...Send us a textCan you be "just friends" with the opposite sex while in a dating/serious relationship? Probably not. Studies show it's highly unlikely. In this episode, we address the issues this can bring about. Additionally, we will highlight healthy boundaries that can be set in place in order to prevent trust between you and your significant other from being breached. Support the show2021-06-3013 minAll the ThingsDon't talk to me.Send us a textDo you struggle with communication and conflict resolution? In this episode, I share personal struggles with communication and conflict resolution and how I've learned to grow and mature to become a better me. Pent-up hurt and unresolved issues destroy and kill friendships/relationships. Communication brings clarity and peace!Support the show2021-06-2315 minAll the ThingsMore than "sex before marriage"Send us a textDid you know there's a lot more that can be done before marriage outside the act of sexual intercourse? In this episode, we will talk about the importance of purity and why you should wait. We will also identify some of the things that can be done outside of the act of sex that is just as dangerous and harmful. The wait is worth it! Support the show2021-06-1621 minAll the ThingsHonor Who?Send us a textDo you struggle to honor those in authority you don't agree with? Do you struggle with respecting those who think differently than you do? Well, I do too. In this episode, we talk about the importance of honor and respect and how that can shift the game in your walk as a Christian. Christianity requires authenticity and consistency. Honor and respect are a part of that!Support the show2021-06-0913 minAll the ThingsI'm right. You're wrong.Send us a textDo you struggle with "rightness?" I do. It's not the attitude to have. Often I've found that I am more wrong than I am right. In this episode, we will talk about the attitude of rightness and discuss the importance of listening and taming the tongue and thumbs!Support the show2021-06-0214 minAll the ThingsEmotional Debt CollectorSend us a textDid you know that when we hold on to anger it eventually turns to bitterness? Unresolved bitterness looks a lot like emotional debt collectors. Debt collectors seek out unpaid debt. Emotional debt collectors do the same. Only they are left emotionally, physically, and spiritually crippled. In this episode, we will take a look at anger and bitterness and how we can trade those for something greater.Support the show2021-05-2613 minAll the ThingsRejecting the rationalization of FOMO | Pt. 2Send us a textFOMO Pt. 2 takes a look into practical steps we can take in order to combat the fear of missing out. You can do it! Are you willing to quit making excuses? It first starts with understanding your "why."Support the show2021-05-1911 minAll the ThingsRejecting the rationalization of FOMO | Pt. 1Send us a textNeeding to be in the know, look the part, and be the part? Feeling pressure that you should be a certain way or have certain things? Are you fearful you're missing out? That is FOMO my friends, and that's exactly what we will be talking about today. Here's my story of how I recently felt the need to give in to the pressure of FOMO. Support the show2021-05-1214 minAll the ThingsLens | Pt. 2 “Scissors Strikes Again”Send us a textLet's get real with our offenses. In this episode, I will share stories on how I allowed offenses to get the better of me. Not my proudest moments, but I've learned from my mistakes to create purposeful opportunities through offenses. I challenge you to do the same!Support the show2021-04-2809 minAll the ThingsLens | Pt. 1Send us a textAre you offended? Have been you holding on to offense? In this episode, we will talk about how we can create opportunities from offenses. You choose whether the offense has control over you or if you have control over it.Support the show2021-04-2111 minAll the ThingsJealous Much?Send us a textHave you ever watched a Lifetime movie? A lot of times it surrounds some time of jealousy. So much so that the one that's jealous does some pretty unimaginable things and is convinced the one they are jealous of deserves the misfortune. You may be like this. I can be at times too. Oh but there's hope!Support the show2021-04-1410 minAll the ThingsEnvySend us a textStruggling with envy? I get that. I have and still do from time to time. Rather than wallowing in envy, why not use envy as a means to make an effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. You got this!Support the show2021-04-0709 minAll the ThingsHindsight 2020Send us a textWhat is your hindsight 2020? For me, that is becoming a better version of myself. Looking back, 2020 was a pretty wild year for more reasons than one. If we keep using the excuse of hardships, we will never get head way. We can change what's around us, but what we can change is who we are. What version of you do you want history to remember? Support the show2021-03-3008 min
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