Have you been dealing with toxic shame and feel like you are less than God designed? Do you have close people in your life who continue to toxically shame you? Are you toxically shaming yourself? We need to get a hold of unhealthy and toxic shame and instead behold The One who made us, Jesus Christ. This world has so much toxicity and polarity that it can be hard to field through where we end and toxicity begins. Jesus is the author of Truth and Life and He designed us to live in freedom. We need to get set free from toxic shame around us and be reminded of who we are to live in Christ’s Kingdom as a daughter or son.

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Has your child had a bad dream? Do you sense your children have spiritual gifts but aren’t sure how to steward them? Do you want to integrate faith for your kids but aren’t sure how? Debra Giles did just that for 4 of her spiritually gifted sons and has written a book to share with us! Often our children share spiritual things with us but we don’t know how to steward what they are seeing or sensing. We just think they are creative and imaginative. What if they are sensing something from God and have something to share with your family or even the world? It this episode you will be encouraged to hear Debra share about how we understand paranormal activity, recognize prophetic gifting, discern purpose and identity, cultivate a spiritual home, the importance of mentorship, and prepare our children for God’s calling on their life.

“But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” ~1 Corinthians 14:3

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Debra’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Prophetic-Kids-Nurturing-Spiritual/dp/0800772490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DGSE3S8G27J5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ToYRtUPiK7wzDeHMa2fxHNkCGway7TzTBo6cIIJzRJQxFoWby9pMA2OY7euHsYH3hfUrLPXanFWm-onWwONh8C97UHJsIeCBVFuO9osQrqKpH9A825F7HP6K2FSzYsyrPs2E0WpilZKIU2kExgRK8tzoKML3g-dAsCuJKJ4v9qTah8859ON9eZ2ic-VldFwCReg8ZFpS9jTfCRjpbJdwLxpmTSGHn6EJ3rNdgBtRkOg.LuP7ev-GVP5OsYJDBr4hClBwtwjXJ9BlLJO7QTsEc_0&dib_tag=se&keywords=debra+giles&qid=1720646096&sprefix=debra+giles%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1

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We hear the word shame and believe that it’s bad right? When we feel it we want that feeling gone, no matter how we can get it to leave. Is shame always bad? Is there such thing as healthy shame? We usually use church words such as condemnation or conviction. God can use neuroscience to help us understand relationships, connection and joy. In this episode, I will take from different sources, including the Bible, the book The Other Half of Church, Brené Brown and my personal experiences. When we ignore pain, we don’t allow real transformation to happen within our souls. This episode discusses the power of healthy shame being necessary for us to be transformed more like Jesus.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~Romans 12:2

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Do you have passion for your family and your legacy to be in God’s will? Are you tired of the attack on marriage, gender and families? In this episode, you will hear an encouraging interview with well known worship artist and author Jake Hamilton. This conversation will lead you deep into the impact of story and what men truly need right now. Jake is honest and vulnerable as he shares his weaknesses and misses he has had himself. Self-confidence is found in self-awareness, asking questions, dealing with the good parts and the hurting parts. Jake is part of a movement that men and our world desperately needs right now. It’s time for men of conviction and character to rise up, stand with humble strength, and learn to fight for their identity, marriage, children and the Kingdom of God.

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Have you felt discouraged with your faith? Do you feel like you have a healthy community to grow in? There is revelation and hope in neuroscience for us to be encouraged, increase in joy and feel loved in our community. Spiritual growth is something that can be missing if we aren’t using our whole brain. We may not even realize that we are only using half of our brain. In this episode, I will take from the book The Other Half of Church and talk about the elements they identify are needed in the church and how this connects to our lack of joy.

“The bless you, and keep you, the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.” ~Numbers 6:24 – 26

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Do you feel like you don’t have the strength to fight the things in your life? Have you felt like you have low self-worth? In this episode, you will be encouraged to find audacious boldness that God gave you. Kim Maas didn’t have self-worth. Medication didn’t help. She was convinced SHE was the problem. She was married to an alcoholic and drug addict and filed for divorce. But she heard the voice of God and a miracle happened in her life. You will hear her compelling testimony and be encouraged to receive your own breakthrough. We carry around the shame for far too long. We are not bad we have worth! We are all called to royal commission. We have permission to answer the call of God the purpose for which you were created!!

“Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” ~Hebrews 10:35

“The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng.” Psalm 68:11

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How do we grow good fruit, healthy emotions and mental health in our life? Conversations have been coming up in my sessions and I think I want to share it here. We hear about spending time with God and the need for this, but isn’t it hard to do? I feel like we can get caught in the wheel of our busy lives and much of this busy is good stuff. So we are doing good things but not taking the time to spend with God. There is a lot in the gospel about Matthew with seeds and the connection with our mental health. Praying for your soul to be blessed from this episode!

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” ~Matthew 6:6 NIV

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”” Psalms 91:1-2 NKJV

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Do you want to hear the voice of God? Do you need practical ways to know how to engage with Jesus daily?

Sterling is a formal NFL player and former federal prisoner. He fought anxiety and depression for a long time and listened to the wrong voices. Sterling “tried it all” by being religious, being worldly, partying, drinking, putting himself in business, being a workaholic, motivational speaker, serving God and being philanthropic.

Religion, successful or church attendance cannot fill the void in your heart that a daily relationship with Jesus can do. We can’t live off of yesterday’s encounter and yesterday’s time with Jesus. We need to be connected to God on a daily basis. The all day every day connection with God is not just for the super spiritual, it’s for all of us. Hearing God is simple and we have made it complicated. Listen to this very practical and real conversation that will invite you into a intimate daily walk with your Jesus.

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” ~John 10:27

“For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak.” ~John 12:49

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