Best Edify And Overcome Podcasts (2025)

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Christian Counseling and Mental Health: Raising Strong Families in an Anxious World with Zach Clinton 41:51

6d ago41:51

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This week on Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down with counselor and American Association of Christian Counselors Vice President Zach Clinton to talk about the mental health challenges facing our culture today. From rising rates of anxiety and depression to the struggles families face with identity and parenting in a confusing world, Zach shares b…

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The Truth About Household Chemicals and Your Family’s Health; A Conversation with Tracy Melchior 51:45

13d ago51:45

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! In this episode, Abby sits down with actress, author, and wellness advocate Tracy Melchior for a powerful conversation on health, healing, and detoxing life at home. From starring in hit soap operas and national comm…

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A Soldier’s Moral Stand Against Vaccine Mandates; Exposing Extremism in the Abortion Debate 38:13

20d ago38:13

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby Johnson sits down with former Special Forces Green Beret John Frankman, who left the military after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on moral and religious grounds. John shares his journey from Catholic seminary to…

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Loss, Overcoming challenges, Faith, God’s plan for your life | Episode 1 11:26

22d ago11:26

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Hi Amplified family, Thank you for stopping by and checking out our very first episode. In this one, I open up about a recent personal setback. My valuable equipment and tools were stolen. It was a tough experience, but we’re still here. The show must go on, and I’m standing on the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 for myself and for everyone watching this…

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Standing Against the Vaccine Mandate: A Navy Commander’s Fight for Faith, Freedom, and the Constitution 32:28

27d ago32:28

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Commander Rob Greene joins Abby Johnson to share his powerful journey from leading a 650-person Navy unit to being fired, threatened with court martial, and placed on the front lines of legal battles—all for refusing…

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Chad Prather on the GOP’s Epic Fail & America’s Cultural Collapse: Corruption, Elon, Trump & the Fight for Freedom 50:48

1M ago50:48

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Is the real enemy hiding in plain sight? In this episode of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson welcomes Chad Prather for a fiery and honest conversation about the deep-rooted corruption in our government, the failures of th…

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When Motherhood Waits: Caroline Harries on Trusting God Through Infertility 39:43

1M ago39:43

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! This episode explores the complex relationship between women and motherhood, particularly in the context of infertility. Abby introduces Caroline Harries, who leads a ministry supporting women facing fertility challe…

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Just Because You See Me Doesn't Mean I'm Really Here 31:00

1M ago31:00

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Just Because You See Me Doesn’t Mean I’m Really Here! Why are leaders MIA, quiet quitting, or lead on autopilot? What fuels burnout, presenteeism, and the silent struggles of leadership? This episode of The Introverted Loudmouth Leader exposes the hidden battles behind polished titles — especially for leaders wrestling with the “Intrusive I’s”: Imp…

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Choosing Life While Battling Cancer: Erica’s Journey of Faith and Sacrifice 52:36

2M ago52:36

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! In this powerful and emotional episode, Abby sits down with singer-songwriter Ryan Tremblay to share the remarkable story of his sister Erica. Diagnosed with terminal cancer while pregnant, Erica made the courageous …

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The Broken Foster Care System: Naomi Riley on Protecting Vulnerable Children 41:52

2M ago41:52

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by child welfare expert and author Naomi Schaefer Riley to expose the harsh realities of America’s foster care system. They discuss why so many foster families quit within the first year, the heartbrea…

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Episode 20- Jesus, You Are Worth What You've Asked For 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Episode 20- “Jesus, You Are Worth What You've Asked For” In this episode, we discuss the surrender that is involved with being a follow of Christ. Every single day we have to choose to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Jesus. Our life is not our own, but rather it is a vapor. Love is a choice. God has given us a free will to choos…

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Rescued from the Darkness: Camille Rebimbas Shares Her Sister’s Story of Satanism, Redemption, and Martyrdom 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! In this deeply moving episode, Abby sits down with Camille Rebimbas, author of Cherished, to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story of her sister Tara. After years of struggling with deep emotional pain, cut…

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Episode 19- Seeking God’s Will While Making Critical Decisions 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Episode 19- “Seeking God’s Will While Making Critical Decisions” In this episode, we discuss seeking God’s will while making critical decisions. Every single day, we make decisions, big and small. We should be asking God, “What should I do? I only want your will to be done.” We need to be led by the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth. Always p…

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Festina Lente: “Why Great Leaders Make Haste Slowly” 9:17

2M ago9:17

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In this episode of The Introverted Loudmouth Leader, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens explores the ancient Latin wisdom of Festina Lente—“Make haste slowly”—and why this paradox holds the secret to sustainable, values-driven leadership. Through 5 powerful steps, you’ll learn how to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction—without rushing to ruin. Rooted i…

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Breaking the Cycle: Kara Sánchez on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, Raised By a Parent With Mental Illness 50:32

2M ago50:32

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by makeup artist and entrepreneur Kara Sánchez, who opens up about her difficult upbringing in a single-parent household with a mother suffering from borderline personality disorder. Kara shares the tr…

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The Courage to Be Confident - Why Bold Leadership Still Matters 13:45

3M ago13:45

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The Courage to Be Confident—Why Bold Leadership Still Matters In this episode of The Introverted Loudmouth Leader, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens explores why bold, confident leadership is still essential—especially for faith-driven, introverted leaders. Discover how mental models shape your mindset, why courage fuels performance, and how biblical confide…

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From Pain to Healing: Robin Gerblick on How God's Grace Redeems Even Our Deepest Regrets 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by author and speaker Robin Gerblick, who bravely shares her story of undergoing two abortions and her powerful journey toward healing and receiving God’s grace. Together, they discuss the deep emotion…

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Episode 18- Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts By The Word of God 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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Episode 18- "Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts By The Word of God” In this episode, we discuss overcoming intrusive thoughts by the Word of God. They are able to be overcome using the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God! We need to remember take our eyes off of our circumstances and place them on Christ! Jesus has already won the victory over…

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Being Pro-Life at Home: Kelli Ingram on Pushing Back Against Today’s Anti-Child Narrative 41:13

3M ago41:13

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby sits down with social media influencer Kelli Ingram—a wife, mom, and now pregnant with her ninth child—for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation. Together, they unpack what it truly means to live as a pro-lif…

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Trusting God in a Medical Nightmare: A Mother's Journey After Common Antibiotic Leaves Her Disabled 37:00

3M ago37:00

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby sits down with Rachel Chihak, a mother of four whose life was turned upside down after being misdiagnosed with a UTI and prescribed ciprofloxacin—a powerful antibiotic with a severe black box warning. Rachel sha…

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Leaders Who Lead with Love Series: Reestablish Your Crown 44:42

3M ago44:42

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Episode 45 — Leaders Who Lead with Love: Reestablish Your Crown – Becoming a Leader Who Adopts a Wholeness Mindset The Introverted Loudmouth Leader Podcast with Dr. E. Michelle Mickens Are you leading from a place of wholeness—mentally, spiritually, and emotionally?In this powerful and faith-driven episode, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens, The Leadership D…

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Unmasking the Narrative: Brad Miller Discusses Loving America Without Blind Trust in Government 53:26

3M ago53:26

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! “There are things happening beneath the surface that are probably far different than the way that they may appear on the surface.” Abby sits down with former U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Brad Miller to explore the current…

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5 Steps to Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt 28:17

3M ago28:17

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5 Steps to Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt with Dr. E. Michelle Mickens, The Leadership Doctor Fear, uncertainty, and doubt—aka the F.U.D.S.—can paralyze even the most powerful leaders. In this episode, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens shares 5 practical, faith-driven steps to overcome mental blocks, recalibrate your mindset, and reignite your leadersh…

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'Incompatible with Life?' A Mother’s Stand Against Abortion Pressure, Choosing Life Against the Odds 47:05

3M ago47:05

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by guest Suzanne Guy, who shares the powerful story of her pregnancy and the intense pressure she faced from medical professionals to abort her daughter after a diagnosis of a chromosomal abnormality d…

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Episode 17- Jesus Said It Is Finished 54:19

3M ago54:19

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Episode 17- “Jesus Said It Is Finished” In this episode, we discussed about Jesus’ finished work on the cross. God sent His only Son, who is Jesus Christ, to be an atonement for our sins. Jesus has already won the victory over the enemy through His death, burial, and resurrection. He is coming back soon! Let’s choose to believe in Christ and let’s …

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How to Work in Harmony: Establish a Healthy Work-Life Balance & Protect Your Mental Health 26:08

4M ago26:08

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Welcome back to The Introverted Loudmouth Leader, where we’re continuing our powerful Leaders Who Lead With Love series, based on my Love-Centric Leader Model. Today’s episode tackles a topic that many leaders struggle with but few prioritize—work-life balance. In this episode, I challenge the notion that work-life balance is a myth. Just like phys…

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Kirk Cameron on Discipling Children in a Dark Culture, 'Iggy and Mr. Kirk' and Hope for the Next Generation 36:32

4M ago36:32

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by actor and author Kirk Cameron to talk about his latest project for kids, Iggy and Mr. Kirk. In this inspiring conversation, Kirk shares his heart for reaching the next generation and why now is the …

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SEASON PREMIERE: From Fame to Freedom: Kaya Jones Opens Up About Abortion, Abuse, and Redemption 1:25:31

4M ago1:25:31

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! In one of the most raw and powerful episodes of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down with former Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones for an unfiltered, emotional, and courageous conversation. Kaya shares her harrowing journey …

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Self-Love: How to Lead Well When Well-being Matters 30:48

4M ago30:48

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In this empowering episode of The Introverted Loudmouth Leader, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens, “ The Leadership Doctor,” dives into the foundational role self-love plays in effective leadership. Far from being a luxury, self-love is a leadership imperative—especially in a culture of chaos, burnout, and disconnection. Discover how prioritizing your mental…

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Episode 16- Why Are You Still Complaining? 1:03:33

4M ago1:03:33

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Episode 16- “Why Are You Still Complaining?” In this episode, we discussed about complaining. Remember how the children of Israel complained in the wilderness? God took care of them the whole time, but they still complained. God heard their complaining, and then they had to wonder for 40 years in the wilderness. Just how God heard their complaining…

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CHARIOTS OF FIRE: WHAT ARE YOU RUNNING FOR? 9:39

4M ago9:39

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Where are you heading? What direction are you heading down life’s highway? Are you where you thought you would be at this stage in your journey? What gives your life meaning and purpose? What can you learn about getting the most out of life from the award-winning movie, Chariots of Fire on this edition of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast? Chapter…

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Resistance To Change - Resistance For Change: When Tension Becomes Your Secret Sauce 29:54

4M ago29:54

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Tension isn’t the enemy—it might be your secret sauce. Often it’s the tension that is needed to bring the change, breakthrough resistance and foster harmony conducive for growth in your organization. In this episode, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens explores how resistance can transform your leadership when embraced with purpose. Plus, get leadership strate…

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In the Eye of the Storm: Leadership Navigation in a Sea of Chaos 13:28

5M ago13:28

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In the Eye of the Storm: Leadership Navigation in a Sea of Chaos When chaos strikes, real leaders rise. In this episode, Dr. E. Michelle Mickens explores how to stay grounded, make sound decisions, and lead with clarity in the midst of disruption. Discover practical tools from the R.E.A.L. Leadership™ framework that empower you to lead from the eye…

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SIGNS SOMEONE IS LYING TO YOU. 12:49

5M ago12:49

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Who is lying to you? How would you know? How often do people lie and who lies the most? How many lies does the average person tell in a day? Who can you trust? How does lying affect our relationships? What are the benefits of telling the truth? Ray gets real and reveals insightful research that sheds light on the lies that are so common today. Beli…

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Episode 15- Who Is Refilling Your Cup? 57:01

5M ago57:01

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Episode 15- “Who Is Refilling Your Cup?” In this episode, we discuss topics such as refilling our cup, and we also talk about quenching the Holy Spirit. The only one who can truly refill our cup is God. Jesus is the vine and we are the branches, and without Him we can do nothing. His strength is perfected in our weakness. We should truly boast in o…

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Women in Leadership & Their Mental Health – Breaking the Silence 14:22

5M ago14:22

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In this episode of The Introverted Loudmouth, we’re diving into a critical yet often overlooked topic—Women in Leadership & Their Mental Health – Breaking the Silence. Women in executive and leadership roles face immense pressure, often carrying the weight of their teams, organizations, and personal lives with little space to acknowledge their own …

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Episode 14- Do The Things That You Did At First 1:05:05

5M ago1:05:05

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Episode 14- “Do The Things That You Did At First” Let’s meet people where they are at in love. We need to tell people that they need to repent and to tell them that Jesus Christ is coming back and He is going to judge the world in righteousness. If we don’t repent, we are going to perish. Let’s choose to repent and let’s choose to do the things tha…

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EMPATHY. WHO REALLY CARES? 17:16

6M ago17:16

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What comes to mind when you hear the word empathy. Do you see empathy as a sign of weakness or strength? On this edition of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast Ray digs in and unpacks this common but often misunderstood word. Empathy. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Empathy: A Deep Dive 07:17 The Importance of Perspective in Leadership 12:35 Building C…

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Episode 13- How Do I Know When It’s Time To Leave a Job? 1:06:15

6M ago1:06:15

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Episode 13- “How Do I Know When It’s Time To Leave a Job?” In this episode, we discuss how do we know when it is time to leave a job? What does the Word of God say that we should do? Is the job that we currently have withholding us from fulfilling the plan, purpose, and will that God has for our life? We discuss this and more.…

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Episode 12- No More People Pleasing 54:18

6M ago54:18

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Episode 12- “No More People Pleasing” In this episode, we discuss how we need to stop people pleasing, because if you continue to do this, it is going to kill your calling. Are we more concerned about pleasing men or about pleasing God? If we pleased men, we are not the servants of Christ. You can’t serve two masters, so choose today who you are go…

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Introverts Are Powerful Leaders 17:13

6M ago17:13

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It is believed that leadership necessitates extroversion, however, introverted leaders not only exude high emotional intelligence but they create environments of psychological safety. Today we are discussing the benefits of having introverted leaders who foster psychological safety in the workplace. Introverted leaders possess inherent qualities su…

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Episode 10- If We Hear It Then Let's Do It 1:01:47

6M ago1:01:47

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Episode 10- "If We Hear It Then Let's Do It" In this episode, we discuss about being a hearer of the Word of God, and about being a doer of the Word of God. If we are a hearer only and not a doer of God's Word, we are only deceiving ourselves. Let's choose to be a hearer and a doer of the Word of God. In order to do this, we need to fully rely on G…

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Episode 11- His Strength Is Made Perfect In Weakness 1:02:33

6M ago1:02:33

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Episode 11- "His Strength Is Made Perfect In Weakness" (In the audio at the beginning, I stated that it was Episode 10, but it is actually Episode 11) In this episode, we discuss how God's strength is perfected in weakness. When we are weak, He is strong. We need to remember to remain joyful, because the joy of the Lord is our strength. When we hav…

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Episode 9- You Will Be Hated By All Men 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

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Episode 9- "You Will Be Hated By All Men" In this episode, we discuss that because we are followers of Jesus Christ, we will be hated by all men. They hated Jesus and they will hate us too. But we have to remember that during all of this, we are truly blessed. We discuss this and more.By Denny Peck Jr.

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CharacterMatters 8:36

6M ago8:36

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The basic fundamental foundation to being an effective leader matters. One of those fundamentals is good character.

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Strengthening Christian Marriages 10:30

6M ago10:30

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As devoted Christian wives, we fervently pray for marriages rooted in the divine teachings of Yahweh. Seeking Elohim’s wisdom, we endeavor to instill His Godly principles within our marriage. Let us establish Christ-centered covenants with our husbands, bearing in mind the profound wisdom of Ecclesiastes 4:12, which proclaims, “A cord of three stra…

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Episode 8- Walking in the Spirit vs. Walking in the Flesh 1:18:50

7M ago1:18:50

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Episode 8- "Walking in the Spirit vs. Walking in the Flesh" In this episode, we discuss the differences between walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh. What does walking in the Spirit look like in contrast to walking in the flesh? We can either choose to walk in the Spirit or choose to walk in the flesh. God has given us the free will to ch…

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Episode 7- My Testimony 2:43:02

7M ago2:43:02

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Episode 7- “My Testimony” In this episode, I share my testimony. Jesus Christ has changed my life forever. He has the power to deliver us and He has the power to make us free. There is power in your testimony, so don’t be afraid or embarrassed to share it. What you have gone through in your life may just help or encourage someone else. Life is hone…

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'Investigating the Supernatural,' Billy Hallowell on Modern Miracles, Unexplained Healings, & Divine Intervention 28:09

7M ago28:09

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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby welcomes journalist, author, and "Politely Rude" podcast producer Billy Hallowell to discuss his latest project, Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles. This compelling film explores remarkable stories of heal…

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