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There have been many phrases and statements that have totally changed the trajectory of my life. In this episode, I would like to share some with you. Hope you enjoy!

Are you just another white chicken in a chicken farm doing what everyone else does around you until one day you realize you were being led to slaughter? Lets talk about it!

Dating is tough. Being single is no easy task especially in this culture. I want to talk about why this is and the power of positive and negative relationships

What is stopping you from fully living the life God called you to live? Today we discuss the three main dream killers in our loves. Hop you enjoy!

Let's talk about the governing systems of the church, pros and cons of each and what our part in it is. Hope you enjoy

With all that we experience in the world, inner strength is something we constantly need and seldom know how to access. In this week's episode, we discuss the three things needed in order to overcome anxiety and fear by mustering our inner strength and mental, emotional fortitude. Hope you enjoy!

This presidential election is bringing out the worst of us in so many ways. What drives it? Let's talk about it.

Picking and choosing rules or laws as being worse than others hurts the church in many ways. Let's discuss this controversial subject

Its my 50th birthday. I want to share 7 things that I have learned in fifty years of life, ministry and family. 

Ever heard someone ask why do bad things happen to good people? In this episode we will dispel the myth about health, wealth and happiness upon the event of salvation that so many people promise. We will also talk about how to tap into a peace that no one around you understands or can explain. Hope you enjoy!

Do to the place and priority that we have placed on prayer, it seems that we are not seeing the true power of prayer in our church and in our lives. What have we done to prayer that has denied our seeing of its power? Lets talk about it

A new model of church. In the beginning of my podcasting journey, I did a podcast on the ministry that I am currently involved with. Then I realized I had no idea what I was doing. Being new in the venture, I did not feel I could explain it. So, I took out the episode. In this episode, I discuss what our church model is and what God has taught me through it in the last year. Hope you enjoy!

How we handle church growth as a member or a pastor says a lot about why we are doing what we are doing. In this episode, we discuss how some churches handle growth well and some that don't. Multiple services? Multiple campuses? Let's talk about it

Luke 14:26 is a verse that has caused quite a discussion in many circles. The verse seems to be contradicting other verses in the Bible. But does it? Hint: There are no contradictions in the Bible. So what does it mean when Jesus said you must hate your mother, father, brother, sister, wife and kids? Let's talk about it.

Today we take a look a a phrase used in the faith commonly. It is even sang about. In this episode we look at "Washed in the Blood". Though common, many people dont get this. Many Christians even have a hard time realting this to their life. Why Blood? How does it wash me? Let's talk about it!

Have you ever been re-baptized? Have you ever re-dedicated your life? And my personal favorite "re-peat" after me. These words are not in the bible. So why do we use them so often? Let's find out. 

We all use phrases in our faith that we have learned over the years. Do we really know what they mean? Are they biblical? In this episode we dive into a few phrases that most Christians use and we rephrase or translate them. Hope you enjoy!

You will not die. Though you think you will. Parenting in the 3rd stage is tough but doable if you ask the right questions. Also, your kids are adults. What happens now with your role? Let's discuss it. 

Today we are discussing two of the 4 stages of parenting. These stages are vital to understand because of the long term affects when a stage is missed or mixed up. Many of the parenting problems you and I experience are the direct result of not knowing the stages and acting accordingly. Hope you Enjoy!

Have you noticed your parenting style is not working? Maybe you have seen the rise of "feral" kids in society? Why is that? As we who are parents all know, parenting is a difficult, strenuous task. Kids are being raised totally different than previous generations. Some of that is good .but some of it needs to change. Let's discuss it. 

In today's episode we discuss the 5 best ways to deepen your marriage and create bliss and joy. 

In today's episode, we discuss the changes in roles within the marriage and the Biblical alternative that is opposite of the cultural normal in today's society as well as how it has affected the church as a whole.

Today's episode begins a new series on family. We begin by discussing processes that need to take place to have a blissful marriage that God intends for us.

In today's episode, we will dive into the ways to approach and live in recovery from addiction. 

In this episode we discuss how life tends to get overbearing and creates tiredness and burnout. So how do we unload this weight? 

IN today's episode we discuss the dilemma we as Christians face in the world of the offended. How do we deal with this culture? Mold to it or love through it? I say, add truth to it.  Disclaimer: I am Gen X. You can imagine where this is headed. Hope you enjoy!

Today we discuss the noise that is in our lives and how to simplify it to quiet. We examine the fear factor of the current platforms and how it affects us. 

Let's dive in to the thought process of racism and how it affects the church and ways to overcome it in our personal life. 

This episode starts a new series called Culture Wars. We are going to be talking about a few of the culture norms that we navigate while being in faith. On today's episode we discuss reactions to culture. What does Bible say? What do we do? Are they the same or different? Learn how to navigate the anti Christian culture through reaction and the Bible. 

Let's Explore how to have the best sex of your life and honoring God at the same time. 

Question Links. Pick one that is best for you.

https://maritalintimacyinst.com/wp-content/uploads/20-Questions-about-Sex.pdf

https://wezoree.com/inspiration/25-thoughtful-sex-questions-couples-strengthen-intimacy/#item2

https://liveboldandbloom.com/06/relationships/sexual-questions-for-couples

This week we discuss what is Considered sexual immorality and how to overcome it. Pornography, infidelity and casual hook ups are destroying our community and marriages. How do we overcome it? Understanding it is a start.

In this episode we explore how sex affects you in your emotional, spiritual and physical being. 

In this week's episode we are discussing how exactly the body is being destroyed through food and what God says He will do to the person who destroys the body. As a matter of fact, you probably already feel it in your joints!

This episode discusses why we eat, what we eat and how it effects our daily life. 

We ask the question, "Why is no one talking about this in the church?"

The is an introduction of a new series as to the importance of your health in relationship to God. The complex systems of our body show the magnitude of God's creative power. Are we honoring God with our body?

How do you know if your church is healthy or dying. Let's talk about. 

On this week's episode, we continue in the series "Deadly Systems".  This episode deals with the thought process of demons and how they affect the church. Yes guys, demons are real and we talk about how they operate in the church world and how to fight them.  Enjoy!

Exploring the role of teaching and preaching to the Church for the Church to reach an unbelieving culture. Why do we preach to the lost in a gathering set aside for believers and there growth? 

There is something that has always puzzled me. Why so many denominations and where did they come from? Can we find unity with different denominations than us? 

In this episode we explore the problem of mixing church and politics. Our involvement in the political landscape should not impede our faith or our mission. Why the problem? What's the solution? Lets talk about it 

In this episode we dive in to the scientific debate about the Bible. We will discuss the real problem at the root of the debates and the solution concerning the Bible and if it is factual scientifically or not. 

This episode is more of how I personally was affected by counterfeit identities and how I came to know my true identity in Him. A bit more personal but rings true in all of us. 

In this episode, we deal the relational identity. This is where you identify and find your worth through relationships. Toxic relationships that you continue to engage in will drag you down. Find out why in this week's episode. 

Have a hard time saying no? Does your life revolve around making sure everyone else but you is happy? You my friend are whats known as approval driven. Let's talk about where that comes from and how to take steps toward correcting it.

More people than struggle with some form of Identity Crisis at some point. Our faith is paramount in discovering our true identity. In this episode we will explore the understanding of our identity and tackle the problem with the first of several counterfeit identities. Performance Based Identity. 

In today's episode we talk about a problem with Sunday centric church. How far can we go with the Sunday service alone? Let's talk about it

The key to success in our discipleship journey is accountability. In this episode we talk about how it works and why it is necessary.

Why does the process of noticing sin and asking forgiveness of sin sometimes does not prevent us from doing it again? Because we are missing a very important step. What is that step? 

What does it look like when the Spirit of God moves in a worship service? Does it have to look a certain way? Let's find out together

Where does the pressure that most pastor's feel come from and how to overcome it.