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Dedicating your Health to God Nov 23, 2022

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What does it look like to dedicate your health to God? What's the connection between spiritual health and physical health? Tune in and find out!
Our Guest today: Kara Bruegger: fitness instructor, speaker, overall health enthusiast who wrote a fitness devotional titled “A Body of Worship”
Connect with Kara https://barregains.com/
Scripture from today's episode

Romans 12:1 “I appeal to you therefore brothers by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice to God, holy and acceptable to God which is your spiritual worship”
Lamentations 3:22-23 "Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

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"Faith & Fitness" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/episodes/11316005
"Faith & Fitness pt 2" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/episodes/11316005

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Testimony Time Nov 09, 2022

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Today we just wanted to encourage you to keep trusting God and walking by faith! Don't allow disappointments and delays to cause you to doubt God. Just a reminder that God is good, God is faithful, and God is always at work on our behalf...even when we don't see it.
Scripture from today's episode

Galatians 6:9 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths."
Psalms 37:23 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way."

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Why Marriages Fail... Nov 01, 2022

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Hello Thriver and thanks for tuning in today! This episode is all about thriving in your Marriage. We unpack the top 8 overlooked reasons why marriages fail. Joined today by Ahmad and Toya, a resilient couple that have a heart for strong marriages. They share their redemptive story of how God empowered them to overcome broken trust in their marriage.
The top 8 Reasons

Lack of investment
Unforgiveness
Not showing up for your spouse
Forgetting the friendship
Unspoken Expectations
Lack of Flexibility
Familial\Societal Pressure
Lack of Self Knowledge

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Scripture from today's episode:
Mark 10:7-9 7 ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife 8 and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. 9 What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”

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Your Mental Health Matters! Oct 11, 2022

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October is National Depression Awareness month and with this episode we just want to remind you that Your Mental Health Matters, and to provide practical tips and coping strategies for those that may be struggling mentally and emotionally right now.
Today's Guest: Stephanie Alexis a Mental Health advocate that is passionate about helping individuals to live happy and health lives. https://www.stephaniealexis.net/

Scripture mentioned

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"

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"How to Thrive Mentally & Emotionally!"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/11072468
"Faith and Mental Health" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/10595582

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Faith & Fitness Pt. 2 Sep 27, 2022

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Today's conversation meets at the intersection of Faith and Fitness. In this episode we also unpack the physical and emotional benefits of working out.
Our guest today: Matthew Gay, Nationally certified personal trainer and Weight Loss Specialist, who's also the CEO of FIT Coach USA, click here to connect and find out more. https://linktr.ee/teamfitizen

Scripture from today's episode

3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
Proverbs 25:28 "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."

Don't miss out on "Faith & Fitness" Pt 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/11316005
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Faith & Fitness! Sep 13, 2022

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Faith & Fitness! Today's episode is all about Thriving physically. God has given us one body, and He calls us to steward it well.

Our guest today: Matthew Gay, Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist, and Behavior Change Specialist. He is the CEO of FIT Coach USA, click here to connect and find out more. https://linktr.ee/teamfitizen

Scripture from today's episode

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

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Answering the Call of God Aug 31, 2022

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Today's episode is all about answering God's call on your life. Don't put off what God is calling you to do now. This episode will indeed strengthen your faith.
Today's text Genesis 12
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The Church and Mental Health Aug 16, 2022

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Today we have an open and honest conversation about the Church and Mental Health.
Some of the questions we answer

What steps can we take to improve our mental health?
What steps can the Church take to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health?
What can we do as individuals to support brother and sisters in Christ that my have mental health issues?

Guest: Laura Howe is a mental health clinician and fellow podcaster, she hosts the Care Ministry Podcast. She also founded Hope Made Strong, and organization that provides Mental Health resources that build resilient leaders and strong churches, through online and on-site training https://hopemadestrong.org/

Scripture of the episode: Psalms 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
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"How to Thrive Mentally and Emotionally" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/11072468
"Faith and Mental Health" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/10595582

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How to Thrive Mentally & Emotionally! Aug 02, 2022

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Today we kept it real and practical as we met at the intersection of Faith and Mental Health, while providing practical ways to THRIVE Mentally and Emotionally.
Scriptures Mentioned

Phil 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such thing”
1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all you care upon him for he cares for you.”

Episode mentioned
"The Freedom in Forgiveness" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/9158101
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What do You do When God says "No"? Jul 20, 2022

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What Do You Do When God says "No"?
First, understand this: God answers ALL of our prayers, He says "yes, no, or wait". It's easy to follow God's plan when He say's "yes" but what about following when He say "No."
Tune in for this sermonic episode that will help you in your walk with the Lord.
Scripture from today's episode

Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Isaiah 40:31 “but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Other Sermon Episodes

"But God" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/9723168
"The Freedom in Forgiveness" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/9158101

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