We make mistakes. We get embarrassed. We fall short. How do we move forward? Listen and learn.

This episode discusses reasons why so many people rise and fall due our spiritual enemy's tricks. This doesn't have to happen. Listen and learn.

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This episode includes a hodgepodge of topics including notes about age; a recap of how to avoid getting scammed; and how to heal toxic thoughts. Listen and learn.

Listener Discretion Advised: This episode discusses suicide. Parenting is tough for so many reasons. Even when our children our very young, we must address uncomfortable topics. However, failing to do so can be a matter of life or death. It is imperative that children understand the dangers of talking to "strangers", especially those lurking online and hiding behind fake profiles as well as how to deal with embarrassment and guilt. Listen and learn.

What should you do when you feel overwhelmed and powerless? Listen and learn about life-saving techniques for dealing with stress. (Be very vigilant if you have Voya Financial.)

Sometimes God doesn't ask to to overthrow, defeat, escape, breakout, prove...but endure and outlast the enemy until He is ready to "release" you for His glory.

No matter what happens, find the valuable lesson in everything and count in all joy.

There is so much we can learn by studying the behavior and practices of other people whether as individuals or collectively. Many immigrants come to America with financial disadvantages, yet they are able to create wealth by sharing their resources, having a salad-bowl mentality (instead of the melting pot), and taking advantages of a FREE education. Instead of being bitter, we can become better by applying their strategies to our situation. Don't resent immigrants, RESPECT them, take some notes and maybe adopt their mindset.

We all seen people with a trance-like expression while they are on their phones. These people are our mirrors and should cause us to reflect on our own behavior. God wants our full, undivided attention. We need Him and spending time in His presence can save our lives both spiritually and physically. Listen and learn.

God will fight your battles. He will go before you and conquer your enemies. Stay focused on HIM and you will experience victory.

When toxic thoughts are on the surface, they will come out in the worst ways possible. Let the violent brawl that happened in Alabama be a reminder that bad thoughts lead to bad actions. The good news is that we can heal our hearts and minds. Listen and learn.

Thankfully, Peggy Jones is on the mend after being attacked by a snake and hawk at the same time. Here's the link for more information: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/us/texas-woman-snake-hawk-attack/index.html

"He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin."-Proverbs 13: 3 (NIV) Listen and Learn.

As promised, here is the link to the "Scammer Payback" YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tokDcFnxGso

We have the power to create. Making good memories is a powerful and transformative action that can literally save lives. Listen and learn.

Prayer improves how you feel. This episode discusses a way to pray that totally removes anxious and/or toxic thoughts. Listen and learn.

King Manasseh's story (in 2 Chronicles 33) is an example of God's incredible mercy. It is through His divine mercy that we have a chance to constructively transform and renew our hearts and minds. Receive God's mercy. Duplicate God's mercy and give it to others. "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."-Luke 6:36 (NIV)

"The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all He has made."-Psalm 145: 8-9 (NIV)

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."-Eleanor Roosevelt

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe."-Anatole France

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work."-Colin Powell

"You have to dream before your dreams can come true."-A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Are you operating in mediocrity or EXCELLENCE? Listen and be inspired.

What is behind so many negative trends in our society, especially among our young people? The answers are found in something all humans have, the propensity to imitate (copy). While imitation is necessary for our human survival, being a copycat for bad things can be a matter of life and death. Listen and learn.

Special Guest, Tiffany Brock discusses seven critical things people to know before they get married. Listen and learn.

We gain power when we confess and release our sin to God and sometimes, before people. It frees us from the burden of having to hide behind lies. It might be hard, but when we have made gross mistakes, we need to confess and work toward correcting our wrongdoing. Listen and Learn.

I will return [Israel's] vineyards to her and transform the valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope."-Hosea 2:15

This episode includes discussions about sex. Listener discretion is advised. Because of sexual perversion and promiscuity, people are losing their minds, bodies, and souls. Here's the link to Tony Gaskin's episode on the downlow epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11uR99W7RrU

There is a spiritual root to so many problems adversely affecting our communities. Often, discussion of the critical factor is denied, minimized, trivialized, criticism. Learn how to put of the armor of God's power to fight darkness.

"Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future."-Lewis Smedes

The level of racial self-hatred that some people suffer with is clinical. When Candace Owen devoted time to talk about who created slavery (and ended it) instead of the horrors of it, particularly to Blacks, it revealed how sick she really is. Please pray for our lost sister.

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Special guest, Tiffany Brock, discusses seven critical things you need to know before you get married. Listen and learn.

Warning: Spoiler Alert!

The film, Emancipation which was directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Oscar-winner, Will Smith, should be seen by every human being. We should never forget how the strength, love, and hope allowed our beloved ancestors to survive the brutality and evil of slavery in America. The film focuses on Peter who has been savagely beaten and sent to a work camp which separates him from his wife and family. Peter's faith in God, despite all that he has endured, is what helps him to overcome his fears and runs to freedom. The movie chronicles his miraculous escape and survival in the swamps of Louisiana as he is being pursued for re-enslavement.

This movie also has nuances of the misuse of the Bible. Did God create slavery or men? Why doesn't God always intervene and stop our suffering? Would you still have faith in God if you suffered the horrors of slavery?

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cops-havent-verified-carlee-russell-story-says-nude-photos-taken-missi-rcna95065

God has given us the innate power to create the things we need the most like peace, joy, love.... Learn how to transform your thoughts and create a better life for ourselves and others. Listen and learn. #create #useyourpowertocreate

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” -Abraham Lincoln Listen and learn.

You can 100% AVOID being a victim of catfishing if you decide to NOT to participate. Listen and learn. Here's an article about a man looking for his mother's "love scammer". https://www.usanews.net/breaking/i-went-to-nigeria-to-find-the-love-scammer-who-cheated-h73255.html

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Some would argue that animals are now doing a better job with protecting their young. Sadly, every day thousands of children are abused in some way, including sexually. Listen and learn about how to PROTECT your children.

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Nelson Mandela would have turned 105 years old today! There are countless lessons we can learn from his legacy of activism, reconciliation, strength, courage, and forgiveness. This episode talks about his life as well as Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune. Here are just a few of his empowering quotes. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

"No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated."

"I cherish my own freedom dearly, I care even more about your freedom."

“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

“Money won't create success, the freedom to make it will.”

“Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.”

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Feeling good about yourself is one of the most critical ways of having the best life possible. Knowing the true source of confidence is the key to feeling priceless. Listen and learn.

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Johnny Chang, a former gang member experienced spiritual transformation when he accepted God's salvation through Jesus Christ. Check out his empowering testimony on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP8ixeAN7XQ

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Despite counseling, most marriages end in separation and divorce. Bad advice is at the heart of the issue. If you want new outcomes and better relationships, you need new ideas about marriage. Listen and learn.

Some women leave when times are hard, others like Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune stand up and solve problems. Dr. McLeod built a school and hospital to save lives. What are the women who complain about racism doing in the 'hood to empower the least of these?

"The LORD will keep you from all harm; He will watch over your life. The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."-Psalm 121:7-8

News article by Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/xavien-how... This episode is not about Xavien Howard, but how relationships without love with unrighteous men lead to pain, suffering, and even death. Listen and learn. #loveandrelationships #relationshipstress #relationshipadvice #relationships #badthoughttherapy

Our Creator hears your prayers. He cares and desires that you come to Him about everything. Listen and learn.

This episode discusses why so many women suffer the pain of betrayal in romantic relationships. Listen and learn.

There are seasons in our life when what we're going through mirrors the life of a slave, the biblical character, Hagar. When we cannot control what happens to us, we might feel like running away, but sometimes our divine assignment involves enduring difficulty and pain. Listen and learn.