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Linked 16: Religion or Relationship May 10, 2018

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Welcome to Are You Real Linked episode 16! Today Christy Austin breaks down Luke 10 and Galatians 5. These verses are extremely important for all City Takers as we look for "men and women of peace" in our towns.

The church is having an identity crisis because we are losing the relational aspect of the body and the bride. In the beginning, God longed for intimacy with man. A relationship is the foundation of our creation. When we press into our relationship with Him it transforms us from the inside out and we start bearing good fruit.

In Luke 10 Jesus doesn't tell us to look for the rule followers, or the churchgoers, or the religious He says "look for the man of peace". Peace is a fruit of the spirit if you flip over to Galatians 5 Paul clearly lays out how to identify good (Holy Spirit) and bad (Sin Nature) "fruits". If you are taking a city through the art of giving, you will love the wisdom in this episode.

What City are you taking? Reach out and tell us! We would love to link with you in prayer.

LINKS:

Connect with Christy

Areyoureal.org

Purpose 101: Fear Of Failure With Matt Miller May 09, 2018

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Is the fear of failure holding you back from God's purpose for your life? Do you get stuck in the planning phases, but never actually take that leap of faith? I think today's guest might inspire you to step out into your purpose. Matt Miller has had a variety of experiences from 9 years in the Air Force to being a top performer in the corporate world. Eventually, Matt decided that he wanted to be his own boss, so he started his wild ride in entrepreneurship. Now, he is helping schools raise funds and running a successful business, School Spirit Vending. You'll also want to check out his podcast, School Zone!

Today, Matt is going to share how failure was his best teacher, and why it is so easy to be paralyzed by analysis. We also had the chance to talk about podcasting, mastermind groups, and building a business after a market crash. Matt has so much practical wisdom to share for any of you out there with a dream you are scared to pursue. Lucky for you, Matt has had plenty of experience and is willing to get you started. Most importantly, Matt sees his businesses as a way to bring God glory. The relationships he has built as a result of his business has opened doors for the gospel.

You can bring God glory through your business, too! You just have to step out in faith.

More in this episode:

Matt shares his personal history and experiences in the Air Force and in the corporate world.
How the idea for custom stickers for schools came to be.
How to manage when you are burning the candle at both ends and making time for your family.
Matt shares all of the financial setbacks that happened after the market crash.
The process of getting School Spirit Vending in schools.
How to create a win-win setup.
Why niche is important.
Matt's biggest strength is to use an outsider perspective to get into an industry he knows nothing about.
Matt got into podcasting just for his private team.
Why a mastermind is so important.
Your ministry is all about relationships.
Matt shares his best stories of failure.

Resources:

School Spirit Vending

School Zone Podcast

Sewing Seed: Faith, Family, Farming, and Financial Freedom

Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud

Fit 09: Teri Dempsey: Fitness, Faith and Family May 08, 2018

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When we commit our fitness goals to the Lord, he will absolutely bless our endeavors. This is exactly the mentality of Teri Dempsey, my guest on Are You Real: Fit. Teri has over 20 years of personal training experience, with additional certifications in all kinds of athletic disciplines. She runs a small, private gym called Fit For My King, and hosts online and in-person challenges. Teri is a grace mentality trainer, and she works with women to empower them spiritually as well as physically.

Teri cites Proverbs 3:5-6 as her inspiration. When she is trusting the Lord the most, she finds that her goals are absolutely achievable. Today, Teri and I will talk fitness, faith, and family. I am excited for you to hear how Teri has been seeking God through her athleticism and her business. I think you'll be inspired by her passion for Jesus and for other people!

More in this episode:

Teri gives us the inside scoop about what it is like to be a personal trainer.
Teri is also on staff at her church.
The personal training businesses is also a spiritual ministry.
We have to get rid of the root issue and have an inward change before we can enjoy an outward transformation.
Teri shares her testimony about overcoming issues of depression and anxiety.
The flaws we see have a divine purpose from God.
How Teri went from a fear of jumping to specializing in high jump!
What Teri's workouts look like now.
Our diet impacts our overall health just as much as an exercise plan.
Teri's motto is "Do it anyway."
We have to work through fear and trust God.

Resources:

Facebook

Government 13: Dr. Barry Lenhardt Part 2 May 04, 2018

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Today on Are You Real Government Dubb Alexander welcomes back Dr. Barry Lenhardt.

Dr. Lenhardt joined us on episode six and touched on many great Kingdom points and ideas, we wanted to dive a little deeper into these topics. We would love for you to go back and listen to part one before joining today's conversation.

We will explore the ideas of how to start governing yourself properly, how to start seeing yourself as a country. Along with expounding on the different departments in heaven, having the mind of God versus having a mind on God, how you can't have two kings in the same territory, and so much more.

Get ready for your mind to be blown! This episode has so much Kingdom wisdom waiting for you.

We would love to hear what God is has been showing through Are You Real Government. Reach out to Dubb with your questions and comments!

LINKS:

Connect with Dubb

Llbd.org

Listen to Part 1

Purpose 100: Embryo Adoption - Katie Cline and Charis Boone May 02, 2018

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Today, we are going to shine some light on a topic many people don't know much about. The subject is Embryo Adoption, and my expert guests are Katie Cline and Charis Boone. Embryo Adoption occurs when a couple has undergone IVF to produce embryos outside of the womb for the mother to carry to term. It is a miracle of modern medicine that is helping infertile couples grow their families, but it also has an unfortunate consequence: there are leftover embryos. Charis and Katie believe that life begins at conception, so these embryos are children waiting to be adopted. This is the inspiration behind the National Registry for Adoption, an organization committed to helping these embryos find forever families.

If this whole process sounds a little uncertain to you at first, give these ladies a chance to explain. Katie is an Embryo Donor, and Charis is an Embryo Adopter. They each have a unique perspective on the adoption process that is truly wonderful. Each of these ladies has the heart to give homes to the homeless and to nurture every child that is born or unborn. They were willing to walk through uncertainty, awkward conversations, and pregnancy to give these kids a life. God has been blessing their organization, and it is clear why. The National Registry is on to something!

Listen this week to hear how Charis and Katie found their purpose, and why Embryo Adoption needs to be at the forefront of the public eye.

More in this episode:

Katie shares the process of IVF and what it means to be an Embryo Donor.
Charis shares what it meant for her to be an Embryo Adopter.
An embryo adoption only costs $4,000.
The difference between orphan care adoption and family growth adoption.
There are 28 families waiting for every child put up for adoption.
God is using the gifts he gave Charis and Katie to change lives.
No one hears about embryo adoption.
Is it difficult to donate an embryo?
There are varying levels of involvement with the donor families.
Charis shares her relationship with her donor family.
The positives of Embryo Adoption.
How the National Registry for Adoption has grown over the years.

Resources:

Prebornkids.com

Twelve Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson

When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden

Business 09: Money and Artist May 01, 2018

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This is a historic day for the Are You Real: Business podcast because I am interviewing my very first guest, Merrick Porchéddu, Founder and CEO of the Dallas-based Artist Uprising. Along with her business partner, Angela, Merrick took a unique idea and transformed it into a business that serves others and also glorifies God.

Artist Uprising is devoted to uncovering hidden talent and matching them to clients and audiences across the nation. They have carefully curated their groups of artists and then given them the tools they need to gain exposure and build an audience. Merrick is going to share today about the amazing ways God has blessed their business. She is equal parts steeped in ministry and business acumen, and we have so much to learn from her!

More in this episode:

Merrick tells us her testimony and how God gave her an encounter with his messenger.
How Artist Uprising helps clients find an artist to pair with them.
Business can be a model of caring.
How Merrick fills a niche with a killer business model.
How the ladies rely on their faith in their business.
Merrick breaks down the course that she developed to help artists network and become visible.
The story behind Forbes!
Two pieces of advice for entrepreneurs.

Resources

Artist Uprising

Success 08: 8 Stages of Psychological Development Apr 30, 2018

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Do brothers and sisters grow up to be exactly the same? We would probably all answer a resounding NO! Think about it: they have the same parents, the same house, the same rules, and the same environment---yet can grow up to be VERY different. Today's discussion is about the three stages of psychological development, meaning how we become who we are.

These three stages are particularly important for those of us who are raising children in today's world. You may hear negative feedback about today's youth, their work ethic, their character, etc., but the fact remains that WE are teaching them and allowing them to develop their work habits. Dr. Morris Massey says that we each process our experiences differently and that what really matters in our development is how we label these experiences. Let's dive deeper!

More in this episode:

Three stages of psychological development:

Stage 1: Imprinting: This stage is all about teaching the duality of life. A child will learn right from wrong, good from bad, and will take on some of the personality aspects of the person or persons that are raising them. They will shift their brain waves from slower cycles (like a hypnotic state) to higher frequency cycles (conscious processing). As this shift happens around 4 years old, young people begin to have the ability for conscious processing and reasoning.
Stage 2: Modeling: This stage is about the development of values and beliefs. Young people will begin to find people who they wish to be just like, or to model. The most common models are teachers and coaches. If a child is required to do chores and to work on a regular basis during this stage, they are more like to have high work ethic, better customer service skills, and will be less likely to return home after their education. How a person works later in life is strongly dependent upon the meaning that they give to their experiences during this time. Also, when a child is exposed to Christian principles on a regular basis early in life, they are 80% more likely to be a Christian when they grow up.
Stage 3: Socialization: This stage is about learning critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and ultimately will serve as their blueprint for personal accountability. It is incredibly important who the young person hangs out with during this stage because they adopt the strategies of those that they are close to. It is important to note that males and females develop at a different pace from one another. The male brain grows 4 years slower than the female brain.

One criticism of youth today is that they expect things to be given to them. They are NOT born with that expectation, but it is conditioned into them.
Tips for holding children accountable:
- During socialization, they should be responsible for waking themselves up in the morning for school/work
- Parents should ask about their "homework situation" and about their specific plan to get it done, but it should be THEIR responsibility
During socialization, when they make a mistake, ask three critical questions:
- What happened?
- At what point could you have done something differently?
- What will you do next time?
When a mistake occurs, transfer the locus of control from external to internal, so they say, "I made a choice." The goal is for them to say, "I choose my actions, my attitude, my emotions, and my homework habits."
For kids AND adults, the five people who are closest to you will determine who you are, because you will be just like them.
It is critical that we continue to develop the right character, values, and behavioral habits in the people we lead.

Linked 15: How To Partner With Peace Apr 26, 2018

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Welcome to Are You Real Linked Episode 15.

Today we continue our teaching on Luke 10. Specifically, verse 5.

Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!'

This may be a short verse, but if you dive a little deeper there is so much Jesus is telling us. Christy Austin will guide you through the true meaning of this verse, and what it means for City Takers. She will explain why Jesus tells us to go to peoples houses, and how to find true peace through prayers of thanksgiving and much more.

Being a therapist, Christy sees first hand how the world needs the peace that only God can give. Not temporary peace the world gives.

You will love taking a longer look at this verse. If you are called to be a city taker, we would love to hear how this episode inspires you to transform your city through the act of giving.

LINKS:

Connect with Christy

Areyoureal.org

Fellowshiphomeloans.com

Purpose 99: When God's Purpose Finds You with Matthew Paul Turner Apr 25, 2018

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Sometimes, we don't find our purpose; it finds us. This is exactly the position Matthew Paul Turner found himself in, and that is exactly why we needed to have him on the show! Matthew is a writer and photographer who has contributed his work to National Geographic and is one of the most influential progressive Christian voices the music media. Like so many of us, Matthew has struggled with doubt and uncertainty, but God has also blessed him greatly! He is certainly an inspiration to me, and I hope he will be for you as well.

Today, you will get to hear how Matthew thought he had turned away from Christian Music only to become the editor of a Christian Music Magazine. You will learn why he is an unlikely photographer, and how he came to self-publish several books. Matthew will explain why writing books for children hits close to home, and he will share why his family remains the most important source of inspiration in his life. You will also find out just how Matthew came to travel the world with Morgan Freeman. Yes, that Morgan Freeman.

Throughout all of his creative endeavors, Matthew remains committed to God's mission. He cares deeply about children across the globe, and his work with World Vision speaks for itself. If you are the creative type who never thought you could make a go at having a creative career, give this episode a listen. Matthew has a story that will speak to just about everyone!

More in this episode:

Message us on Facebook to win a copy of Matthew's book!
How Matthew stumbled into his career as a writer in the music industry.
The insane story about how Matthew got to travel the world with Morgan Freeman and National Geographic.
Matthew's Life Scripture: "Fix your eyes on Jesus, the founder, and perfecter of our faith."
Advice for writers and inspiration for getting started.
All the places Matthew has traveled with World Vision.
Matthew wants people to experience the world.
Get the inside scoop on "The Story of God."
Gaining hope from the most unexpected places.
Give yourself permission to be a little disappointed.
Why Matthew was drawn to write children's books.
The ins and outs of publishing!
Make sure you have good people in your life!
Matthews' best advice: keep moving forward

Resources

When God Made You

Twitter: @Heympt

Instagram @MatthewPaulTurner

Matthew Paul Turner

Fit 08: Your Health - Spirit, Soul and Body (Part 3) Apr 24, 2018

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Welcome to the third part of this series, Your health- spirit, soul, and body.

Today we will be discussing what it looks like to be healthy physically and what the necessary components are to having an overall healthy physical body.

For many people, the first thing they think of when anyone mentions a healthy body, is the idea of weight. As a trainer, I am frequently asked "what is a healthy weight for me?" or "how much weight should I lose?" and these are never easy questions to answer. Most people tend to only look at the scale, or focus on their BMI, so I'd like to answer these questions by breaking the idea of healthy body weight down for you in a way that will make it easier to understand. Listen in today to find out about body composition and why everyone's body composition is going to be different.

Although having a healthy body weight is really important, this is subjective to each individual, as body composition varies from one person to the next. The body composition includes all the factors relating to one's weight- the muscle, the fat, the bones, and also the vital organs, so it's really necessary to look at all these factors when doing an evaluation of your health and this also means that everyone's ideal body weight will be different. Listen in today as I explain some of the often overlooked factors pertaining to body composition that really need to be taken into account when assessing your ideal body weight.

Show Highlights:

Looking at body composition as an evaluation of your overall health.
How the body composition of two individuals with the same statistics can vary.
Taking all the factors pertaining to body composition into account when looking at your weight.
Being on a strategic exercise program and eating healthily can influence your amount of body fat.
How genetics play a role in some people's ability to lose weight faster than others.
Hard work does pay off!
The importance of committing to (and adhering to) a fitness goal.
How you can really benefit from an exercise program.
About your cardio-respiratory endurance.
What weight training does for your body.
Creating an exercise program that will help you to maintain an ideal weight.
Why you really need to maintain your flexibility.
Building overall muscular endurance with your exercise program.
Nutrition is a huge part of creating and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle.

Set your goals. Say your prayers. Work hard.

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