Strength for the Journey

If you wrote an autobiography of your life, what would you say? Read about what the Apostle Paul endured in the first chapter of 2ndCorinthians. Most of us will never experience what he did, yet he knew that God was walking alongside him each moment of every day. The God of all comfort walks alongside us as we go through our afflictions, so that we in turn can comfort others in their suffering (2 Cor 1:4).Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Going forward into the unknown can be scary, especially if you are a strategic planner. However, God’s plans are not always our plans. Look at Paul’s reaction to God’s call in Acts 20:22 (CSB)–“And now I am on my way to Jerusalem, compelled by the Spirit, not knowing what I will encounter there…” Abraham also felt God’s Spirit leading him; Hebrews 11:8–he obeyed not knowing where he was going. Are you ready to walk into the unknown when God speaks?Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Do you ever worry? There are times when we all worry about something. God’s Word will push that worry out and God will take control of your feelings and give you peace. Pray along with Trish and personalize the Word of God in every circumstance. Inspired by Lee Roberts’ books.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

There are times when we are speechless when we enter the presence of the Lord to talk to Him and we don’t know what to say. Did you know you can use scripture to pray? Follow along and pray with Trish to see how you can personalize God’s Word, lifting up prayers for your family, friends, others, and yourself. The book series by Lee Roberts, Praying God’s Will for… is an inspiration to all.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

There are many myths or urban legends which may cause anxiety for people, believing they are true. Remember some myths are not true, such as opening an umbrella inside will give you bad luck. This discussion will share many myths you may believe to be true but are not factual. You may be surprised just as I was concerning some of these. You can always count on God’s Word to be all Truth! Philippians 4:6-7 says, “be anxious for nothing” and meditate on “whatever things are true” (Phil 4:8).Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Part seven, the last of this series continues with non-medical contagions, which involved the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotion, and ideas involving groups. This podcast will discuss the social and behavioral contagion: Emotional Contagion. Topics will include Economic & Financial Contagion. The Answer: Matthew 6:33.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Part six of this series continues with non-medical contagions, which involved the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotion, and ideas involving groups. Research from the Bible will also be shared concerning these topics. This podcast will discuss the social and behavioral contagion: Emotional Contagion. Topics will include anxiety, mass hysteria, and social media issues. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

The discussion in part five of this series continues with non-medical contagions, which involves the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotions, and ideas involving groups. This podcast will discuss the social and behavioral contagion: Emotional Contagion. Emotional contagion is a common phenomenon where other people’s emotions and behaviors influence your own without you really knowing it. Examples of contagious enthusiastic, compassionate leaders in the Bible are shared.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

The discussion in part four of this series continues with non-medical contagions, which involves the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotions, and ideas involving groups. Research from the Bible will also be shared concerning these topics. This podcast will discuss the social and behavioral contagion: Workplace Rudeness.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Part three of this series continues with non-medical contagions, which involves the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotions, and ideas involving groups. Research from the Bible will also be shared concerning these topics. This podcast will discuss the social and behavioral contagions: Fashion & Trends.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

The discussion in part two of this series continues with non-medical contagions, which involves the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotions, and ideas involving groups. Research from the Bible will also be shared concerning these topics. This podcast will begin with the social and behavioral contagions: Itching and Stampedes (animals and people).Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

This podcast begins a series by Trish, which will examine non-medical contagions. Do you ever wonder why when you see someone yawn, you feel the need to yawn? The discussions in this series will reveal non-medical contagions, which involves the unconscious spread of behaviors, emotions, and ideas involving groups. Research from the Bible will also be shared concerning these topics. This podcast will begin with social and behavioral contagions: Yawning and Laughter.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

After years of dating, Don and Trish share the story of their engagement and marriage, realizing that God ordained their life together, a lifelong love, marriage, and ministry Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

A continuation of sharing experiences together in their youth, Don and Trish share ministry activities they were involved in and how God used them and prepared them to share God’s love with people. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

While continuing their conversation, Don and Trish show how important it is for a dating couple to seek God’s will:Trust in the Lord with all your heart, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path (Prov 3:5-6). Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

In this episode, Trish begins a four-part series in conversation with guest/spouse Dr. Don Hicks. Don is the President/Founder of Church Health Solutions, a leading authority in church conflict, Christian conciliation, and a professor at Liberty University. They share their life story of dating, marriage, and ministry. Part one begins with how they met in their teen years. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Luke 1:37-38: “For with God nothing will be impossible. Christmas is all about three miracle births: the Virgin Birth, the natural birth (God in human flesh), the new birth (God transfers eternal life to you). Jesus said, “I have come that you might have life, and that you might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

God had a plan for humanity, and He has a plan for you! Mary, soon to be the mother of Jesus, believed; the plan was put into motion through her belief. Mary’s response: “I am the Lord’s servant. May it be done to me according to your Word” (Luke 1:38). We receive God’s blessings when we trust Him, obey, and believe. Luke 1:45: “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” (adapted-Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby)Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Zechariah 4:6: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” Just in time, God promised the Israelites their city would be rebuilt. However, upon returning to their beloved city of Jerusalem after seventy years of captivity, the city was in ruins, and they faced the monumental task of rebuilding. Just as God told them not to depend on their own power and resources but His Spirit, we also can depend upon the resources of heaven through our obedience to the Spirit of God within us. (adapted-Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby)Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

A word not used very often is quarrelsome, which means argumentative, difficult, irritable, confrontational, hot-tempered, contentious. If you are a person frequently described this way, you are an unhappy person. God’s Word says in 2 Tim. 23-25: “But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.  And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,  in humility correcting those who are in opposition…” Remember, “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10).Does your strength come from getting your own way or from the joy God gives you?(adapted-Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby)Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

 It’s a busy time of year with so much to do. You might be thinking, “How will I accomplish everything I need to do within 24 hours? Begin the day, realizing your 1st priority. A daily devotion book was published for our choir and Christmas cast, to strengthen us spiritually as we prepare for our Christmas worship programs in the upcoming month. This podcast is derived from the devotion written by my friend, Debbie Struble. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Thanksgiving is this month. Begin thinking of all the things you can thank God for – in fact, start writing a list and share some of those things this Thanksgiving with family and friends. Did you know that a lack of gratitude can lead to covetousness? Listen to hear 4 things you can do to live a life of gratitude every day…not just around Thanksgiving?Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

This month, we honor and thank our veterans for their service, protecting our country–the USA. How brave they must have been to go to another country and face the unknown. As they were going into the heat of battle, did they ever cry out, “Abba, Father, Help me?” Romans 8:16 says, “The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children.” As God’s children, His Spirit gives us peace and takes away our fear when we cry out to Him. Trust God every day! Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

God gave Ten Commandments in Exodus chapter 20 for the people to follow, providing direction and protection through the journey of life. The first few commandments indicate our responsibilities toward God, and the remainder have to do with our responsibilities toward others. In Luke 10:27, Jesus summarized them with the Greatest Commandment: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

I (Trish) saw this on a framed poster: “All I ever needed to know, I learned in Kindergarten,” written by Robert Fulghum. I decided to read it on the podcast because what we learn as a child, is what we do as an adult. One attribute that stands out in this reading is “The Golden Rule,” which is found in the Bible (Matthew 7:12), the teaching from Jesus: “Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Following this rule brings peace to our relationships and our world Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

What is the key to prosperity? “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:33). King Hezekiah (a king of Judah) lived during dangerous times, and yet he chose to worship the one true God while idolatry was the popular religion of the day. God prospers those who seek to please Him, rather than seek the approval of people: 2 Chronicles 31:21.(adapted-Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Hebrews 3:13 states: “But exhort one another daily….” What does that mean? The definition for exhortation: an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something. Walk alongside each other in the journey of life: imploring, pushing forward, instructing, comforting, loving, and strengthening others to draw closer to God.Romans 12:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:11Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Melody discusses with Trish more tips on healthy eating, such as reading food labels when you’re shopping, calories you need per day, and the importance of physical activity. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Melody shared her weight loss journey previously in episodes 43 & 44. Melody lost 150 lbs. and has maintained that weight loss for 11 years. Through prayer and putting her “Faith First” she pursued her goals to become a healthier person. Trish and Melody discuss helpful tips on the journey toward healthier eating habits.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

In my previous podcast, five “down-casters” damage a positive self-concept. In this podcast, five “up-lifters” do the opposite – they help build self-esteem. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8, NKJV). (adapted-Trusting God When Times are Tough-Ed Hindson Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

When we recognize and learn to stop the entrance of negative thinking, we turn our attention toward a healthy, positive mind-set, which allows Christ to lead, guide, and use us for His glory. Down-casters are things in our lives that undermine self-esteem and foster a negative self-concept. The five down-casters in this podcast are the most damaging. “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance” (Psalm 42:5, NKJV). (adapted-Trusting God When Times are Tough-Ed Hindson Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Self-image reflects the value we put on ourselves. Some people feel insecure because they constantly compare themselves to others and judge themselves to be inadequate. Accept the way God has made you, “uniquely you” and loved by your Heavenly Father. “For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise” (2 Corinthians 10:12, NKJV). (adapted-Trusting God When Times are Tough-Ed Hindson)Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Why should we find our value and worth in God? You are created, loved, and valued by God. Acts 17:28 states: “For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, “For we are also His offspring.” The Lord God is with you from the beginning of your life to the end: “Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you” (Isaiah 46:4, NKJV). (adapted: Self-Worth-Women of Faith Bible Study Series Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Beware of what tempts you in this life – Satan is alive and well and wants you to fail at everything and disregard the perfect plan God has for your life. Let your life be an example to others of how to live, honoring God.James 3:16 – “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice (NIV).”(adapted-Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby) Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Whatever you go through, God is with you. The peace of God comes when you realize that even difficult circumstances will eventually bring glory to God, if you put your faith first.Psalm 50:15 – “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me (NKJV).”(adapted-Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby)Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Put more faith and humor in your life. “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 6:10, NKJV). This episode reminds you that with an attitude of joy and expectancy, Christ can do all things through you because He gives you His strength to face issues and problems of life (Philippians 4:13).Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

In this podcast, Trish reads the original Psalm 23, followed by a reading of a modern day version: Psalm 23 for the Work Place–“The Lord is my Real Boss” (shared by www.thejesuslist.com). God provides what we need; He provides rest; He restores our soul; He leads us to follow righteousness; He takes away our fear; He comforts us; He protects us; He gives us goodness and mercy during our life here on earth, and in eternity we will be in the Lord’s house forever.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Many times, we don’t know what to pray when faced with a severe illness. God’s Word is there for you – this podcast shares more scriptures you can pray when you don’t know what to pray.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Sickness is all around us–family and friends fighting the battle with cancer, many types of viruses that the whole family may share, along with a myriad of illnesses people face.What do you ask or say to God when you find out that you, a loved one, or a friend is sick or critically ill? Many times, we don’t know what to pray. God’s Word is there for you – this podcast shares some scriptures you can pray when you don’t know what to pray. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

1 Corinthians 10:24: “No one should seek his  good, but the good of the other person.”Consider the fact that your actions affect other Christians positively or negatively. If you constantly focus on yourself, you will not see the needs of others. (adapted: Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby)  Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Think about it—why do we do what we do—why do we say what we say—what are our motives? “All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord evaluates the motives” (Prov 16:2). (adapted: Experiencing God Day by Day-Blackaby & Blackaby) Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

There are many decisions which we make in life every day. Many decisions are simple and automatic, such as when to get out of bed in the morning and when to go to bed. When faced with bigger decisions – pray and seek what God’s will is in the circumstance. Trust and serve the Lord – He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6).  Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

There are many verses in the Bible about friendships. A true friend will tell you the truth even when it hurts, because they love you. Proverbs 27:6-“The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend.” Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

What kind of friends do you have and what type of friend are you? Look for friends who will encourage you to follow God and in turn, you encourage them to follow God.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

The one who expresses their opinion most loudly is not necessarily the wisest. Wisdom found in God’s Word has been proven over time again and again.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

In this episode, Trish continues her conversation with Melody. Nutrition and healthy eating tips are discussed such as what to eat when you go to a restaurant to stay on track.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Melody is a young woman who struggled with her weight in childhood, high school, and college. She came to a point in her college years when she realized she wanted to be healthier and happier. Through prayer and putting her “Faith First” she pursued her goals to become a healthier person. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

A continuation of popular myths, which may have been presented as a fact but may actually be fiction.Keep in mind: The Bible is not a myth. It is a collection of historical, moral, and religious truths, not just stories. It is presented as a record of God's interaction with humanity and the history of the chosen people. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Our culture is fascinated with the supernatural, folklore, and fantastical mythical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, hobbits, ogres, etc..The definition of the word, “Myth” is:“-a widely held but false belief or idea.”Such as the childhood myth – touching a frog will give you warts.This episode will feature some popular myths, which may have been presented as a fact but may actually be fiction.Keep in mind: The Bible is not a myth. It is a collection of historical, moral, and religious truths, not just stories. It is presented as a record of God's interaction with humanity and the history of the chosen people. Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.

Psalm 77:11: "I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old." Reflect on and remember God's powerful actions in the past, particularly miraculous events. Daniel and his friends breathed a sigh of relief as they were honored and promoted by King Nebuchadnezzar in the last episode, after Daniel interpreted the King’s dream through the power of God (Daniel 2). But the King forgets who the One True God is and builds a huge gold image for everyone to worship or be killed if they did not (Daniel 3). What would you do? Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.