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Billy and the GOAT
by Billy Yancy
Host Billy Yancey is a caring father, mentor and friend here to motivate and empower you to find a better life. No matter how far you have fallen, with God, you can get up and thrive.
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Unveiling Your Potential: A Journey of Transformation with God!
You might feel stuck, like you've plateaued and this is all there is. But that's a trick of the mind. We often don't realize how low we were until we experience true heights. There's a whole other level of good waiting for you, but it requires a choice: keep slogging through or break free....
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Facing the Full Cup: The Crucifixion and the Power of Conviction
Though Jesus endured immense suffering, he refused the pain-numbing wine, facing the full brunt of the crucifixion. This act mirrored his unwavering stance throughout his life. He didn't shy away from his purpose, being nailed to the cross for who he declared himself to be: the Son of Man. His...
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The old saying, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" IS A LIE!
The old saying goes "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." This proverb takes on a new meaning for those of us who find strength in our faith. While physical injuries may heal, cruel words and hate can leave emotional wounds. However, with Jesus Christ as our guide,...
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Be Patient With Your Impatience!
Life unfolds at its own pace. Patience is needed for those on a different path, who haven't found faith or haven't seen their own light shine. We must remember our blessings while acknowledging the struggles of others. Even when doubt clouds the way, from ourselves or those around us, patience...
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The Ripple Effect of Patience in Jesus' Name!
Patience is the bedrock of growth, on both a personal and interpersonal level. Spiritually, it allows us to trust in the unfolding of our journey, even when faced with challenges. With ourselves, patience fosters self-compassion as we learn and evolve. In our relationships, patience allows us to...
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While seeking forgiveness, remember your well-being. God's grace sustains you, even when others choose not to forgive.
The path to seeking forgiveness can be emotionally demanding. While taking responsibility and mending broken relationships is important, it's crucial to prioritize your own well-being throughout the process. Remember, God's grace is a constant source of strength and solace, offering unwavering...
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Don’t let someone else’s blessings redirect your path. God has His own plan for you.
While celebrating another's good fortune is admirable, it's important to remember their journey is unique. Comparing your path to theirs can lead to a sense of inadequacy and derail your own purpose. Trust that God has a specific plan, filled with blessings and growth, designed especially for…
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When we lie, we die! DON'T LIE!
Don’t lie. God sees all. God knows our heart. Lies, even small ones, can erode trust, which is essential for healthy relationships and functioning societies. When someone discovers they've been lied to, it can be hurtful and make them question everything else you've said. Rebuilding trust can be...
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FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!
Fight the good fight. Finish the race. Keep the faith! No matter the case, the situation, or the circumstances, we are called to go forth boldly. Finish what we are called to do, and KEEP THE FAITH! Follow Billy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftpfitness Instagram:...
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Losing our temper can be costly. No matter the situation, we must keep our cool!
I have a bad temper. Over the years, there were times when I maintained control, and times I did not. On the football field, it was accepted as being aggressive. But, off the field, not so much! Today, it is no longer a problem. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, no person, place, or thing...
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When in doubt, in joy, in fear, in calamity, in pain, in sorrow, in happiness.....PRAY!
One of the most powerful blessings bestowed on us from God was our ability to pray, and His power to answer our prayers. Unfortunately, many do not know the power of prayer. Although I had not always prayed when I was growing up, I do so earnestly today. There are a number of times throughout my...
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Minister Imani says, "If I approach my moral failures the right way, I can use them as assets."
Minister Imani D. Mitchell, born to Rev. Marlow L. Mitchell and Pamela D. Mitchell, she is the youngest and only daughter of three children. She was educated in Maryland’s Baltimore County public school system, and she is a proud alumnus of Claflin University, where she earned her Bachelor of...
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Pastor Kelly says, “OBEY WITHOUT DELAY!”
My guest today is someone many of you have seen and heard on social media, as well as bringing the gospel all over the world! Pastor Kelly K is a husband, father, pastor, author, and evangelist. He has been in full-time ministry for over 10 years and has helped thousands of people come to know...
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Do NOT love the world. LOVE GOD!!!
I was an only child with a huge heart, good manners, respectful, kind, smart, energetic, and good spirit. Things went awry when I got immersed in the world. Worldly ways will ruin you. God’s goods, named William Yancey, were tampered. I distinctly remember telling myself that “I will never take,...
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My Son's Miracle: God Saved His Life!
How would you feel if your child was born 14 weeks early, weighed 1 LB-14OZS, and the doctor urged you to “let them go”? That’s what we were told when William was born. Faith ain’t easy, but it’s necessary. Keep the faith! "For nothing is impossible with God." Luke 1:37 I am Billy Yancey. God is...
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Counting It All Joy: Finding Consolation in Trials
In 2019, I was driving on my way home back from taking my son, William, to see the Golden State Warriors play the Washington Wizards AND meet his hero, Steph Curry. I was heading into my second divorce, and a buddy of mine that I was talking to introduced me to scripture that was brand new to me....
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I never knew I could find Peace in the graveyard.
Life is not easy, but conquerable with God, the Almighty. No matter the situation, stress involved, or obstacles encountered, Jesus Christ provides calm. My Uncle Randall Robinson passed away on 24 Mar 2023. It was a blow to the world, especially our family. He was legendary. Founding and leading...
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My Faith, My Rock: Conversation with Deacon Evelyn Brown
My guest today, I am very fond of and love dearly. She is Deacon Evelyn Brown, born in Macon, Georgia LIVING CLOSE TO THE LATE AND INFAMOUS….(we’ll let her share that legendary person).. She spent the first 15 years of her life in Macon, Georgia, before relocating to Cleveland, OH. A graduate of...
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Equally Yoked: Finding your perfect partner in God's Will
Relationships are an integral part of life, especially the relationship we have with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is the most important! We are to love others as our Father loves us. Most importantly, relationally we are to be equally yoked, and of one accord. I am guilty of…
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"GOD HAS MORE IN FRONT OF YOU!"-Conversation with Dr. Brenda Wall
My guest today I am so excited to have a conversation with is my cousin! She is Dr. Brenda Wall! She has served as a leader in the Dallas/Fort Worth mental health community for more than three decades. Throughout her career she has maintained expertise in psychotherapy, pastoral counseling…
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Encouragement: A Gift from God
Over the last 55 years, I have had some ups and downs. Fortunately, although, at times, the valleys seemed insurmountable, I made it out. I’ve had more ups than downs, thank God! My mom, my go to, always there to encourage me, and help me right the ship when I went off course. “Look back! Look…
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After spending 18.5 years of the first half of his life behind bars, God made a way out!
My guest is Jason Janow! He is from Spring City, TN. He’s had a lot of stuff happen in his life. At the age of 10 he started as a laborer working for his uncle who shed a lot of positivity into his life, but unfortunately Jason was not open to any of that at the time. Consequently, at the age of…
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This Heartwarming Steph Curry Story Will Restore Your Hope!
My guest and I have known each other for many years, actually his whole life. Almost 17 years now. His name is William M Yancey Jr. Yes, my son William. Mini-me! William was born on September 11, 2006. He was 1LB-14oz. Yes, he was a preemie! William fit in the palm of my hand. My wedding band fit...
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Announcing Neil Stratton creator of Inside The League: "Put God first! You gotta give yourself away."
Our guest today is a good friend of mine. We attended the Naval Academy together. His name is Neil Stratton. We played football together, BRIEFLY! In his words, “He was a walk-on outside linebacker. During this time, Stratton earned the distinction of being perhaps the worst player on the worst...
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Before you forget...LET YOUR TESTIMONY OVERCOME YOUR TRANSGRESSIONS!!
Never let past troubles dictate and determine your present or future. Yes, we can learn from the mistakes that we made in our past, but allowing them to keep us stuck in the past is inexcusable! Whatever you’ve done or failed at, “let your testimony overcome your transgressions”! Your mind and...
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The man that endured a 99% blockage of arteries resulting in a widow-maker heart attack, transported by the Nightingale helicopter, lives to share, “YOU DON’T HAVE TO GET RIGHT TO GET RIGHT!”
My guest and I are brothers in Christ. No, we have never met in person, and that is ok. God brought us together to fellowship. Justin Bartley is his name. He was born and raised in Spring City, Tennessee. He grew up in a Christian family, and even remembers his dad being saved. Like many of us,...
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Why Communion Was Made for Imperfect People (with Pastor James Lavender)
On this day, I have the pleasure and honor to have a conversation with one of my good friends from way back. We attended the Naval Academy together. We were youngins, full of ourselves, maxing out in the weight room, and terrorizing Annapolis and Washington DC. Yes, we had BIG FUN! He went from...
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Christians, you are in a fight! The more you do for God, the more the Adversary hates your guts, and he will do everything to ruin you. Beware! You are fighting spirits and principalities. Life is a fight! DON’T GIVE IN!
Although David Derby and I have never met in person, we are brothers in Christ, nonetheless. I can relate to his journey because he was a student-athlete and he is a fighter who went through IT! We often hear the phrase, “you never know what someone is going through or what they have been…
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Conversation with Chris Hart: "Trials and tribulations are a part of life. God literally designed those trials and tribulations to help make us into the person that He has called us to be".
Chris Hart and I were Midshipmen and teammates together at the US Naval Academy. This interview gave us time to catch up, fellowship, and me the opportunity to apologize to my amazing friend publicly for putting him in a tough situation. Nevertheless, Chris went on to complete 41 CONSECUTIVE...
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Two Men, Two Harleys, and a God-Given Timeout: Conversation with My Brother in Christ, Ed Barbato
Ed Barbato and I go wayyyy back. We worked out, hung out, and rode our Harley’s together. Drugs and alcohol were a mainstay in our lives. We were somewhat of a menace in Virginia Beach. Drinking, drug’n, riding and barely surviving. Somehow we made it out alive. Ed moved to Tennessee finding...
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Suicide? Don’t do it! It is the point of no return. It is not worth it. I came close.
Suicide? Don’t do it! It is the point of no return. It is not worth it. I came close. When you go, you are gone forever. There is a way out and a way up! God makes a way. I am Billy Yancey. God is THE GOAT! Follow Billy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftpfitness Instagram:...
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Fatherhood is a challenging but rewarding journey. By following these nuggets of wisdom, you can be a better father to your children.
Being a father is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Yes, these are the Fruit of the Spirit, and being a father is so much more. Although I am carrying William in this photo, many times I think he carried me. Thank God for God! For He has...
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Conversation with Dr. David Wall Rice: "Trust a process that centers your best self."
The conversation with my cousin, Dr. David Wall Rice, was very much like him, incredible! David graduated from Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and earned a Doctorate in Personality Psychology from Howard University. He earned his Masters degree in Journalism from...
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Repentance: The Key To A Better Life
Repentance changes our path, our direction, as well as the outcome. And so does the lack there of. When we live with a disregard to what He expects from us, life is a shambles. When we live to give God the glory, honoring the Holy Spirit and being lead by His word, then life is grand! A simple...
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THE POWER OF PRAYER!
One of the most powerful blessings bestowed on us from God was our ability to pray, and His power to answer our prayers. Unfortunately, many do not know the power of prayer. Although I had not always prayed when I was growing up, I do so earnestly today. There are a number of times throughout my...
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Hurtful Language. The Power Of Words!
This message is not to call someone out, or bring hurt in any way. Only to make you aware that hurtful language exists, and it is not ok. Most importantly, we must recognize it and extricate it from our lives, or it will repeat forever. When we eliminate the negative, toxic, harmful pieces from…
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"No matter what it is that you are doing, PUT GOD FIRST!" Conversation with Captain Chris Thompson.
I have known Captain Chris Thompson since 1979! We were in the 5th grade together. We attended Landon School, NAPS, and then the U.S. Naval Academy together. Although our starting points were identical, our paths and journeys were very different. Chris was praying daily in the Rotunda Chapel at…
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The pain of losing a loved one never goes away! Conversation with Brianna Speelman.
A close friend of mine left us to be with Jesus in 2015. His wife and daughter, both with whom he had absolutely incredible relationships, still grieve today. His name was Wayne Speelman. He lived and spread God’s glory through his love, acts of kindness, and faith and commitment to Jesus Christ....
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The Devil's Temptation: How to Resist the Evil One
Temptation can be enticing and costly when we are not careful. Whether attracted by money, drugs, sex, or alcohol, the consequences can be crippling. THE DEVIL IS A LIAR! Beware! “He prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” -1Peter 5:8 He will do anything to make us go left…
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The Power of the Holy Spirit to Heal Brokenness
Many years ago while playing football with the Silver Spring Boys Club, I slipped and fell and soon ended up in the emergency room. After hours of waiting and X-rays, I found out my finger was broken. I fell apart. I could not play again for 3 weeks! Since then, I found myself totally broken a…
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I never knew I could find peace in the graveyard!
Life is not easy, but conquerable with God, the Almighty. No matter the situation, stress involved, or obstacles encountered, Jesus Christ provides calm. My Uncle Randall Robinson passed away on 24 Mar 2023. It was a blow to the world, especially our family. He was legendary. Founding and leading...
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Finding Faith and Happiness After Infidelity: A Conversation with Kim Mihalap
Many years ago, Kim was one of my clients. From insisting that I needed to spruce up my gym with plants, and other decorations, Kim was not afraid to share her two cents! Begrudgingly, I listened. After the ending of her 22 year marriage, losing her husband, home, and one of her children to...
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You ever hire a psychiatrist or therapist because you had anxiety, or because you did not believe in yourself?
Years ago I met with a psychiatrist because I lacked confidence. I did not trust myself. I was getting ready for a bodybuilding competition, and was anxious about my posing routine and how the audience would receive it. Clearly, I was not spiritually grounded. Not believing what others believe…
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Ever call your dad a fool, and almost get your head knocked off for saying it? I DID! Nevertheless, fatherhood is a blessing.
Ever call your dad a fool, and almost get your head knocked off for saying it? I DID! I did not have the best relationship with my adoptive father, however I am forever grateful for him being the man that he was and adopting me as his legal son. As time passed, I acquired more bad habits from...
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Have you ever thought you would play in the NFL, be a professional bodybuilder, then train mostly sports athletes? I DID!
Have you ever thought you would play in the NFL, be a professional bodybuilder, then train mostly sports athletes like I thought that I would? Being a student-athlete led me to believe that my calling had me deeply engrossed in athletics, as a leader in business, and in life. I could not have…
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Conversation with Reverend Clyde R. Casey, aka MY DAD!
Conversation with Reverend Clyde R. Casey, aka MY DAD! My biological father left me when I was two years old. My adopted father passed away a number of years ago. Ever since Clyde took the wheel, life has been amazing. When I was at my lowest point, he taught me to take all of the responsibility…
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No Amount of Anxiety Is Too Big for GOD!
Countless times throughout my life, I’ve gotten trapped in my head about the worst case scenario. I battled seeing a way out. I was on the anxiety struggle bus. Worry! Worry! Worry! How will I get out of this? Now what? I’m doomed. Not so fast! The Holy Spirit is always with us. Wether it’s...
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Who Would've Thought Our Near Death Preemie Could Live To Inspire Thousands?
Who would have thought our near death preemie could live to inspire thousands? God’s plan is infinitely bigger than our plan. Throughout my life I have underestimated in a number of situations. Business and friendships to name a few. My best friend’s son, Jake, started out slow, but now makes a…
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How Love Changes Your Brain (From Dr. Bill Senyard's Gospel Rant)
This is for all of those lovers out there who want more, who aren’t feeling loved or lovable, or who have been hurt and feel like disappointments. There is really good news out there for you—no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what has been done to you, there is a way to begin to…
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Ever Get So High On Marijuana You Don't Know Which Way Is Up?
You ever get so high on marijuana you forget which way is up? Many years ago, I got challenged to take a bong hit. It was less than pleaseant! One of the dumbest things I have done, EVER! Aside from the anxiety, nervousness, and panicky feelings I was experiencing, for the life of me I could not...
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Host Billy Yancey is a caring father, mentor and friend here to motivate and empower you to find a better life. No matter how far you have fallen, with God, you can get up and thrive.
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