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  • Have you found yourself in crisis situations over and over? Does it feel like you can’t catch a break? Sometimes we just need some quick and basic skills to help be effective when we are in a stressful situation. In this episode, you will hear some basic Distress Tolerance skills taken from DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). This is a curriculum that was developed by Marsha Linehan. Distress Tolerance skills are about not making a bad situation worse. Many people have remastered these skills and people do these groups all over the world. They are structured and to the point of teaching skills, not diving into healing trauma. Some of the skills you will hear today about improving the moment, self-soothing and distracting. Normally my podcasts talk about trauma, but this episode is simply about skills.

    “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” ~2 Timothy 1:7

    To sign up for the women’s retreat April 2024: https://www.discovermyinsidestory.com/extraordinary-2024

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    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Are you controlling your destiny over God? Are you wanting to overthrow past mindsets and get unstuck? We need to have honest and difficult conversations with God but we often stay comfortable with the safety net of our hurt and pain. There are dreams and goals we all have but often don’t get there because we are victimized by our mindset and limitations. Teresa is a speaker and growth coach who shares her powerful testimony of getting uncomfortable with brutal honesty. Until we address the boulders of our life, it is hard for us to move forward. God met her at her kitchen table with a cup of coffee. These boulders were impacting her relationship with her family, friends and the people around her. She had to answer, is she going to stop there or move forward with God? She helps others have these honest conversations with God and helps us in this podcast interview to get unstuck ourselves. We need to find the joy of what is ahead instead of the fear. Our job is to say YES to God today and trust God with the outcome.

    “But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” ~Matthew 19:26

    Teresa’s website: https://courageouscoup.com/

    To sign up for the women’s retreat April 2024: https://www.discovermyinsidestory.com/extraordinary-2024

    Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com

    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

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  • Do you struggle in your conversations with others? Do you wish you could improve with your skills in communication? Sometimes we just need some quick and simple basic skills to help be effective with other people. In this episode, you will hear some basic Interpersonal Effectiveness skills taken from DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). This is a curriculum that was developed by Marsha Linehan. Many people have remastered these skills and people do these groups all over the world. They are structured and to the point of teaching skills, not diving into healing trauma. Normally my podcasts talk about trauma, but this episode is simply about skills.  

    “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen”. ~Ephesians 4:29 

    “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer”. ~Psalms 19:14 

    To sign up for the women’s retreat April 2024: https://www.discovermyinsidestory.com/extraordinary-2024  

    Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com 

    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1 

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved! 

  • Do you think your partner might struggle with Christian narcissism? Have others told you that you that you maybe be in an emotionally abusive relationship? Christians often don’t truly know what real hypocrisy is, and we just throw this word around, along with the narcissist diagnosis. In this episode, you will hear a deep conversation about a tough topic with pastor and author Jake Kail. Jake knows a thing or two about deliverance, hypocrisy, and religious narcissism. Jake shares things that there’s a difference between a moral failure than someone who has been living in hypocrisy. Also, we talk about the divorce crisis and not the abuse crisis. This episode is a bit sensitive in nature and the discussion is an important one that the church cannot avoid.

    “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” ~Matthew 10:16

    “[Jesus] began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” ~Luke 12:1b

    Jake’s website: www.jakekail.com

    To purchase the book Hypocrisy Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/Hypocrisy-Exposed-When-Evil-Pretends/dp/1082036137/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FRYHIHBK8KQ6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jV938vggrtNTHoHTVwGsUZKXPDm0Ts3sSiJvK6SW004.7Dx01O4E5RvM5YnUg-BT5rZqQ0xBGz4AghY8OENfD54&dib_tag=se&keywords=hypocrisy+exposed+jake+kail&qid=1708783823&sprefix=hypocrisy+jake+%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1

    To sign up for the women’s retreat April 2024: https://www.discovermyinsidestory.com/extraordinary-2024

    Heidi’s website: https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Are you worried about the mental health crisis in your community? We know we are saved when we give our lives to Jesus, but we may continue to struggle. We have depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, addictions, emotional issues and many more. Why do we continue to battle as Christians? In this episode, I will dive into the statistics with mental health and the power of the gospel. We need to do better as a church instead of it always be outside of the church. I still see people in churches not talk about mental health. Or if they do, they just refer out to a counselor. They aren’t dealing with deliverance or inner healing, they just believe you can take a pill for depression. We need to level up and understand that Jesus has authority over all things. Not just some things. ALL things. 

    ~Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. ~ Philippians 2:12–13

    To sign up for the women’s retreat April 2024: https://www.discovermyinsidestory.com/extraordinary-2024

    To purchase Magic Mind, you can get a subscription with up to 50% off at this link: https://www.magicmind.com/strongtower, with my code: STRONGTOWER20

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you feel like you continue to get offended at your spouse? For Brad and Marilyn, the honeymoon was over before the honeymoon was over. They both found themselves disillusioned and disappointed. So many of us live in a performance based marriage and focus on what we do or our spouse does. We also live too much on the surface and keep score. We need to shift from an offense mentality to a grace and help mentality. Grace and love make better change agents than pressure and consequence. Hear this powerful testimony and beautiful insight and wisdom from the Bible to bring grace into your marriage.

    “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” ~Romans 6:14

    “For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” ~James 2:3

    Grace Marriage website: https://gracemarriage.com/our-team/

    To purchase The Grace Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Marriage-Intentionality-Transform-Relationship/dp/0802421482/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V0LO6W09WDZ0&keywords=the+grace+marriage+by+brad+and+marilyn+rhoads&qid=1707574520&sprefix=grace+marriage%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Have you felt discouraged lately? Do you have circumstances and people in your life that have drained you and brought you down? We can get so discouraged by the situations that don’t go our way, and it can be hard to see God’s perspective. Sometimes we just need a little boost, a re-focus and shift to bring us back to the plumbline of Jesus Christ. In this episode you will be encouraged yourself. Heidi goes through some of the teachings from her book The Brave Encourager and speaks life into the listener for themselves and others. You will hear examples and ways to speak life instead of death for the purpose of encouragement and bringing the Kingdom of God here on earth. We have a real enemy who tries to twist our conversations to where we believe the lie is the truth.  

    “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” ~Proverbs 18:21

    Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you have been doing. ~1 Thess 5:11

    To sign up for the women’s retreat April 2024: https://www.discovermyinsidestory.com/extraordinary-2024

    To purchase Magic Mind, you can get a subscription with up to 50% off at this link: https://www.magicmind.com/strongtower, with my code: STRONGTOWER20

    Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com

    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Do you have a child that has gotten far from God? Have you been praying for your prodigal son or daughter and are losing hope? This episode will give you hope! Jolene feist grew up in a Christian home but was in rebellion for 10 years. She felt it was easier for her to “fit in” than to be set apart with Christ. This led her to struggle with anxiety, depression, lust, suicidal thoughts and panic attacks. She eventually let Jesus in but continued to live as a lukewarm Christian. We have to respond and fully surrender to God, not live with one foot in and one foot out. We have a choice to continue to live in shame or to fully surrender to God. Be encouraged as you hear Jolene’s powerful story of real surrender and freedom in Christ.

    “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” ~2 Corinthians 5:17

    Jolene’s website: www.kingdom-mama.com

    To purchase Jolene’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Bye-bye-Fear-Here-Jolene-Feist/dp/1664275576/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OEZT2LTRN0FC&keywords=jolene+feist+bye+bye+fear&qid=1706449291&sprefix=jolene+feist+bye+bye+fear%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

    Heidi’s website: https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Do you wonder if you should get counseling, life coaching, deliverance or inner healing? Is there a line between ministry and counseling? Can counselors and people in ministry do the same thing? In this episode, you will hear about the difference between mental health counseling, life coaching, inner healing and deliverance. You will hear specifics about which one to pursue and when. Sometimes we want to make referrals and you aren’t quite sure which one to make a referral to. Whether we are in a personal or professional setting, it is good to know some of the things to look for to know when and where to refer to for counseling, deliverance or inner healing. Are they Biblical and which one is for you? You will also be encouraged with prayer and ministry to seek and get the right help that you need, if that is what you are needing.

    “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” ~Psalm 34:18

    “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” ~Psalm 147:3

    To purchase Magic Mind, you can get a subscription with up to 50% off at this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANstrongtower, with my code: STRONGTOWER20

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    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

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  • Have you felt like you have had shameful secrets that you kept hidden from everyone? Beyond the lights and the camera, Melissa Huray spent her nights in darkness blacking out in bars and was spiraling. What started as an escape from her oppressive childhood had become a crippling addiction to alcohol. She kept the secret hidden for 15 years. Along with alcohol, Melissa also would seek men for love, struggled with anxiety and panic attacks and food obsession. God was always seeking her out through people and circumstances. She finally realized that it wasn’t a “what” that could save her, but “Who” and that was Jesus. Melissa is currently the Executive Director of the Lindell Recovery Network and host of The Hope Report. She has written the book “Blackout to Blessings”, which is a thrilling and captivating story of the details of her painful life of drunken’ blackouts to eventual salvation in Jesus Christ. Be encouraged as you hear God’s redemption in this powerful testimony of recovery.

    “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ~Ephesians 2:10

    Melissa’s website: https://melissahuray.com/

    To purchase Melissa’s book : https://www.amazon.com/Blackout-Blessing-Perfect-Jesus-Highway/dp/0825309921?crid=LD363QMLX4ZM&keywords=9780825309922&qid=1694788832&sprefix=9780825309922,aps,161&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=mmd066-20&linkId=5d4e4cd91eddfb9cceedc74c6605efc0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

    Heidi’s website: https://heidimortensonlmft.com/

    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • As a Marine healed of PTSD and a burned out youth pastor, Jared is an example of someone who would not be on fire for God. But he is!! He says it’s because of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He wrote a book about it and has a podcast called Adventures in the Spirit. Jared grew up in a Cessationist church and started to have prophetic dreams and experiences that he knew was God. Jared talks about the importance and power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that God intends for us to walk in. He also talks about what Cessationism is and interpretation around the verses in the Bible about this. Our capacity is limitless but this only happens when we surrender. You will be inspired by Jared’s absolute love for God and his gift of teaching. As Jared says, “Life is brutal, but God is good!”

    “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” ~Matthew 3:11

    Jared’s website: https://www.firebornministries.com/

    To purchase Jared’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Baptism-Holy-Spirit-Jared-Laskey/dp/B0CFZH1BKK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QDTH2UQFPZD1&keywords=jared+laskey&qid=1704661614&sprefix=jared+laskey%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Has 2023 been a tough year for you? Are you currently in transition? I feel like many of us are in some sort of transition from the end of 2023 to the beginning of 2024. IN this episode, you will hear candidate raw vulnerability of a desire to seek God’s face only when there is a lot going on. As a podcast host I am personally going through a lot of transition myself and I’d like to share how you can gain God’s insight through whatever you are going through. Hear some prophetic encouraging words for 2024 that will help put you right in God’s heart and get more clear perspective.

    You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” ~Psalm 27:8

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    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

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  • Have you ever felt like God has abandoned you? Have you difficult circumstances or loss causes you to question God? Candy and her husband experienced a stillbirth of their first-born named Grace. At the time she didn’t feel like she received enough support and resources so she started the non-profit called Missing Grace Foundation. She also co-authored the book Holding on to Love After You’ve Lost a Baby with Dr. Gary Chapman. She is a sought after speaker, author and advocate for families who are grieving a baby or child. She share her intimate experience with finding God and the shake up her faith experienced when she lost her child. She is brutally honest with the idea she had skipped the part where the Bible says “we will have trials and tribulations”. She believed that God had abandoned her. So much so that she didn’t go to church for 3 years. Candy shares how patient God was with her in the wrestling. God in His mercy cannot interfere with free will and that there is recompense in the Kingdom of God. Be encouraged in this powerful episode about grief, loss, pain, hope and faith.

    “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33

    Book Candy for speaking: https://candymcvicar.com/

    Purchase the book Holding on to Love After You’ve Lost a Baby: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Love-After-Youve-Lost/dp/0802419402/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21WHKY20R0T19&keywords=Holding+on+to+Love+After+You%E2%80%99ve+Lost+a+Baby&qid=1703273862&sprefix=holding+on+to+love+after+you+ve+lost+a+baby%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

    Missing Grace Foundation: https://www.missinggrace.org/

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Have you heard someone say that emotions lie? Or that truth is more important than emotions? Just focus on Jesus! While this may make sense in our brain, we then leave “feeling” pain, hurt, confusion and more disconnected from God and hope. In this episode, you will hear some of the myths and thoughts about emotions and truth that can cause us more pain. Our body feels those emotions you are supposed to ignore. You will hear what is the purpose of emotions and how the are connected to our body. This episode briefly touches on some therapeutic techniques that connect the body and provides deep healing like Sensorimotor and Somatic Experiencing. Emotions are not always facts but they are REAL. So we will often AVOID emotions because we don’t like the feeling of them connected to our body. Most importantly, you will be lead into deep intimacy with Jesus where you can gain more strength, wisdom and revelation from the Holy Spirit because of your emotions. You will be led into a place of healing and encounter with Holy Spirit with your emotions. Be ready to be brave in this powerful and life changing episode about emotions!

    “For I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.” ~Jeremiah 31:25

    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30

    To purchase Magic Mind, you can get a subscription with up to 50% off at this link: https://www.magicmind.com/strongtower, with my code: STRONGTOWER20

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    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

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  • Do you spend a lot of time and energy on beauty? Do you struggle to be satisfied with your body on a regular basis? In this episode, you will hear about the huge topic of eating disorders and the hidden damage culture lies about beauty. Michelle Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who found herself in her own therapist’s office being told she has an eating disorder herself. She then went through intensive treatment to heal her heart from what she had no idea that she had. Her personal experience, along with being a mental health therapist herself, led her on a journey to dive into the problems with beauty in society. She wrote the book Soul Deep Beauty, which talks about how we can fight for our true worth in a world demanding flawlessness. Be inspired and encouraged as we talk about a very sensitive and difficult topic. Most importantly, we talk about how you can reconnect with God and the image you are made in and how to love yourself unconditionally.

    Melissa’s website: https://www.impossible-beauty.com/

    To purchase the book Soul-Deep Beauty: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Deep-Beauty-Fighting-Demanding-Flawless/dp/B0C2JLWM82/ref=sr_1_1?crid=USTOKEUVFHID&keywords=soul+deep+beauty+melissa+johnson&qid=1698692090&sprefix=soul+deep+b%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Do you tend to gossip? Are you around others who gossip a lot with you? Gossip can rile up your emotions, change your mood and impact your thoughts about yourself, other people and the world. Even if it’s not true, the impact of engaging in the conversation affects your soul. They may seem harmless. But if this is what you engage in day in and day out and not realize it’s gossip, it can go beyond affecting your soul, it can also affect your body too. In this episode you will hear the destruction of gossip, what it is, why we do it and how we can navigate this in a healthy way.

    “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen”. ~Ephesians 4:29

    “For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks”. ~John 6:45

    To purchase Magic Mind, you can get a subscription with up to 50% off at this link: https://www.magicmind.com/strongtower, with my code: STRONGTOWER20

    Find more about Heidi: www.heidimortensonlmft.com

    Purchase the book The Brave Encourager: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Encourager-Power-Encouragement-Changes/dp/B09TN45H36/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HGP5FPY2E5GD&keywords=the+brave+encourager&qid=1646608516&sprefix=the+brave+encourager%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

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  • Have you felt like you’ve been knocked down? Left out? Held back? You were not meant to be small! You will be inspired in this encouraging interview with Real Talk Kim as she is candid in this interview about her life, career and personal choices. Even though she grew up as a PK (pastor’s kid), she struggled to make the choices she was advised to make and walked through a divorce at the age of 36. Kimberly Jones is known as Real Talk Kim, is a mother, pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer and best-selling author of several books. Her latest book called You Gotta Get Up is about grabbing a hold of your life after being knocked down, held back and left out. Kim dives into the stuff that many of us don’t even touch. She is unafraid to talk real and get deep where we can actually experience authentic transformation.

    “I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway.” ~Romans 7:19

    “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps”. ~Proverbs 16:9

    Real Talk Kim’s website: https://realtalkkim.com/

    To purchase the book You Gotta Get Up: https://www.amazon.com/You-Gotta-Get-Up-Knocked/dp/1400241987/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JS211FDMN7XI&keywords=real+talk+kim+you+gotta+get+up&qid=1701021284&sprefix=real+talk+kim%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Are you looking to walk in more confidence even when things feel like an upside down world? Stephen Strang, the founder and CEO of Charisma Media, is a journalist, publisher, and best-selling author, usually writes about politics and current events. But throughout his incredible career, he has learned the value and importance of living a spirit-led living no matter what is happening in this world. Stephen has had a very interesting career and has even interviewed 4 US presidents and has been featured on all the major news channels for years. You will hear about the importance of goals, connecting with God in new ways, living life like you cannot fail, and much more. Be inspired with this wisdom-filled podcast!

    And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ~Ephesians 4:30

    Stephen’s website: Home - STEPHEN E. STRANG (stevestrangbooks.com)

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  • Are you creative and imaginative and wonder how it has to do with the Bible? Do you know what apologetics is and why it’s important? Brian Godawa is a best selling author and Hollywood filmmaker for over 20 years. He has created some controversial films like My Son Hunter and written creative books like Chronicles of the Nephilim. His recent book, Cruel Logic, is unlike any other than he has done before. It’s based on his frustration with the absurdity of atheist ethics. The reality is that ideas have consequences. He features deep thought, high suspense, and pulse-pounding chills, he hope to expand his audience and guide them to explore the very meaning of the existence of God. In this fascinating interview, Brian talks about his personal testimony as a believer in Jesus Christ, the importance to understand apologetics as well as his journey into being a professional writer and filmmaker. You will be pulled into a deeper part of Christianity than you ever have before using your heart, mind and will. We can know God with our head, but when we use both the right and left side of our brain, our faith grows more than we could ever imagine.

    “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” ~1 Peter 3:15-16

    “Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man”. ~Ecclesiastes 9:15

    Brian’s website: https://godawa.com/

    To purchase Cruel Logic: https://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Logic-Philosopher-Theological-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0CBXZR1MS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EU3JS8QN7PQ3&keywords=cruel+logic+brian+godawa&qid=1699739100&sprefix=cruel+log%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1

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    If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

  • Have you found yourself really tired lately? Do you feel like you take on the world’s problems without releasing it? Many of us have such huge hearts and compassion for others in the world but we don’t know how to funnel this love. Jesus didn’t get exhausted – he went off to be alone with his heavenly father. How do we live like Jesus with peace and joy in such a difficult world? How do we find peace when there is war in Israel and other countries around the world? In this episode, you will hear wisdom and revelation about how we can truly live in peace in the midst of much chaos around the world. Not that we can do it in our power, but that Jesus modeled it for us.

    “So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed”. ~Luke 5:16

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