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Dating 101 Feb 17, 2021

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Dating 101: the Relationship Series continues: Jordan Scott and Keitra Wilson met at Jackson State University and have been dating since 2015. They join the show today to discuss the Do’s & Don’ts of Dating. We talked about a lot: “Entanglements” “Situationships,” the good old DTR (Define the Relationship talk), what does good communication look like in a dating relationship, and keeping God 1st while dating.

Related Episodes

Christian Dating 101 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/8011966
"Thriving in Your Relationships" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/7387870

Favorite Quote: "For those that are dating or desiring to date, get healed first. Do the mental & emotional work to prepare yourself for having a relationship with another person. "

Check out the guest's (Jordan Scott) music https://jordandscott.com/
Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/

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Thriving in Your Relationships Feb 14, 2021

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Happy Valentine's Day! Some people call in "Single Awareness Day" So we wanted to bring you this bonus episode for those that are single and ready to mingle and looking to be married one day. This episode is all about Thriving in your Relationships.
Favorite Quotes

Marriage is choosing to say yes to each other, every single day because love is a choice & love is a commitment
Don’t go into marriage expecting the other person to make you happy all the time and don’t expect marriage to fix all of your problems. Only Jesus can do all of that.

Click here to hear our Love Story, How we met and all the juicy details "Relationship Goals" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4266275

Learn more about the 5 Love Languages and to take the quiz, https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Check out music mentioned in this episode https://linktr.ee/Lilbyronmusic
Follow the Host, Paul Calcote on Insta for more great content that makes you laugh and makes you think https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends"
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How to Win at Relationships! Feb 09, 2021

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So, how do you win at Relationships!? #relationshipgoals
We answered questions like "What we wish we would have known before we got married?" and "What does good communication really look like in marriage?" While also taking a deep dive into expectations and roles. Yup we went there, what does the man "supposed" to do and what does the woman "supposed" to do. Listen to find out! Whether you're single, dating, or married there are so many gems in this episode just for You!

Our Guests today, Sia & Tommy Tarawallie, are originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa but now reside in California. They have been married 4 years and have a 3 year old son. They have been podcasting as well since July 2020, their podcast is called “Shifting Perspectives”

Click to check out their podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shifting-perspective-s-podcast/id1517915644
Related Episodes:

"Thriving in Your Relationships"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/7387870
"Relationship Goals: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/episodes/4667381

Key Scripture: Genesis 2:24 "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Music today by Lil Byron https://linktr.ee/Lilbyronmusic

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Keys to a Lasting Godly Marriage Feb 02, 2021

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Not only did my wife join the episode today, but so did my parents. Pastors Leonard & Paula Calcote have been married for over 30 years, and today they are sharing some keys to a lasting, godly marriage.
Questions We Answer

What does it look like to keep God first in your marriage?
How to handle conflict?
What does it meant to submit to your husband AND what does it mean to love your wife as Christ love the church.

A few Scriptures about Marriage:

Genesis 2:24: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."
Mark 10:9: "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."
Ephesians 5:25: "For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her."

Related Episodes:

"Relationship Goals: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/episodes/4667381
"Relationship Goals https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/episodes/4266275

Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Health is Wealth Jan 27, 2021

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If you want to know how get in shape AND stay in shape, then tune in! And share this episode with your friends that may need a boost as it relates to fitness. We tackle both sides of the fitness equation today: Diet & Exercise. Thriver, it’s time to invest in your health, because Health is Wealth.
Connect with today’s Guests

Darius Youngblood https://www.dyfitness.org/
Brandi Whitaker https://www.brawfitness.net/
Kayana Mitchell https://youtube.com/channel/UCrtCcYF6Kv3KKHRB9fNJ-OQ

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."
Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Creativity, Content, & Criticism with Artist Lil Byron Jan 19, 2021

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The conversation today features a young creative, hip hop artist by the name of Lil Byron and he's following his dreams and shooting his shot in the music industry. His music is receiving significant hits on multiple streaming platforms such as Apple music & Spotify.
Here's what we talked about:

Creating content
Sparking Creativity
Handling Criticism
Faith & Career
The True Meaning of Success

Related Episode Shoot YOUR Shot!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/7157665

Top Quotes

"Give God something to work with" Lil Byron
"Creativity is all about finding new ways to do old things so you can be creative as a leader, parent, student, and in all that you do. The term creative isn’t reserved for musicians and artist." Paul

Click here to check out Lil Byron's Music https://linktr.ee/Lilbyronmusic
Connect with the Host, Paul Calcote https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Breaking Family Curses! Jan 13, 2021

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Today we are talking about Breaking Family Curses with entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author, Deangelo Collier. His story is truly amazing as God really transformed his life. We even discussed the importance of mental health, self care, and going to counseling...while also talking about people pleasing and learning to say no.
Today is all about inspiration and motivation. Whatever generational curses that has gone on in your family can be broken, it can start with you, it can start now, because "if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36
Connect with Deangelo Collier https://breakingfamilycurses.com/
Connect with the host, Paul Calcote, https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
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Shoot YOUR Shot! Jan 06, 2021

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To Shoot Your Shot means to step out in faith and do THAT thing that God has been stirring in your heart to do. Whether it's to write a book, start a Youtube Channel, or launch a business, etc, then do it.
Start with what you have, Start where you are, but Start now. Today I share 5 Major Keys to motivate and empower you to push past the fear and the imposter syndrome and Shoot your shot and make this the year of Execution as you boldly answer God's call on your life
Major Keys

Stop using “I’m waiting on God" as an excuse for fear & procrastination!
Stop waiting on the “perfect” time, the perfect time to answer God’s call on your life is right now!
Don’t give in to the lies that the market is oversaturated!
You don’t have to have it all together before you start!
There is a level of peace, joy, and fulfillment that only comes when you are walking in purpose & shooting your shot

Related Episode What are You Going to Do with What God Has Given You!?
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/8447986

Happy New Year & Thank you again for your support and votes for Black Christian Influencer "Podcast of the Year" for 2020
Favorite Quotes from Today's Episode

Patrice Washington (Redefining Wealth Podcast) “In the year that you was born, God looked down at the world and said, the World needs you, then He sent you"
Eric Thomas (The Hip Hop Preacher) “Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”
Wayne Gretzky "You miss 100% of the shots that you don't take"
Les Brown “The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step.”
Harvard Business School "Imposter syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success." https://hbr.org/2008/05/overcoming-imposter-syndrome#:~:text=Imposter%20syndrome%20can%20be%20defined,external%20proof%20of%20their%20competence.

Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/

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How to Know God's Will for Your Life? Jan 03, 2021

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Happy New Year Thriver!
Have you ever asked any of these questions: (1) Why am I here? (2) What is my purpose? or (3) What is God's will for my life? Then this is the perfect episode for you, because it offers Biblical truth and answers to these questions. We will talk about your universal calling, which is the will of God for all believers: to obey & Love Him and to make disciples. We will also talk about your unique calling: that thing that God has specifically called you to do.
Be sure to connect with the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote

Intro music by Jordan D. Scott jordandscott.com
Resources Mentioned: "After College" by Erica Young Reitz
Quote of the episode: “Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance…” Pastor Rick Warren

If you like this episode then you will also love episode 46 from season 1 with Pastor J.D. Greear. President of the Southern Baptist Convention https://realpeoplerealtalk.buzzsprout.com/1113380/6432841-j-d-greear-what-are-you-going-to-do-with-your-life
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The Greatest Gift of All Dec 19, 2020

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Christmas isn't about the gifts that we give and receive. Christmas is a reminder of the Gift that God gave us over 2000 years ago. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." During these holidays I want to encourage you to stay close to Christ & point others to Christ because Jesus is the reason for the season.
Merry CHRISTmas my Friend!

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Related Episode Sermon: God is Faithful!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5308252
Spoken Word by Ebony Bracey https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalmaven/
Music by Janell Harville & Lil Byron https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-christmas-feat-lil-byron/1490315294?i=1490315299

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