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It's Okay Not to Be Okay... Oct 21, 2020

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October is National Depression Awareness Month in the USA. So today's episode features a rich conversation with a Christian social worker & counselor, Hazzel Monterroza LMSW. Hazzel is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents, and Play Therapy.
Questions we answer today:

What are some practical ways to prioritize one's mental health?
How can a person know if they are suffering from mental illness?
When is it time to pursue professional help?
Why is self care important?

Related Episodes

"Prioritize Your Mental Health" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/8505396
"Depression Doesn't Discriminate Pt1" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/3945725
"Depression Doesn't Discriminate Pt 2" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/3945839

Psalms 46:1 "God is a very present help in the time of need"
Psalms 94:19 "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."
Resources mentioned:

Crisis Text line - Text HELLO to 741-741
Suicide Hotline 1-800-273 8255
https://www.imalive.org/

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Friendship Goals Oct 13, 2020

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Life isn't meant to be lived alone. We need other people in our lives, people we can count on, people we can call, people that will pray for us, encourage us, and even correct us. So today we invite you into this conversation about Friendship. Arielle Calcote, Cierra Bailey, & Janell Harville, have been friends since college, over 10 years ago. Today, they share about the Joys & Struggles of Friendship.

Facebook changed the way we view & define the word "Friend" so here are the questions that we are answering today: 1) What does it mean to really be a "friend" 2) Why friendship & community matters? 3) How to go from surviving to thriving as it relates to Friendship & Community?
Fav Quotes

"Authentic Friendship is risky but it's worth it"
"You have the right to delete people out of your life that mean you no good"

Scripture that anchored the conversation:

Proverbs 12:26 The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals."

For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Loving God & Loving People Pt. 2 Oct 11, 2020

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Today is part 2 of a mini sermon series revolving around Matthew 22:35-38. This message of love is essential, especially during the Election season here in the US. We are most like Jesus when we are loving God (vertical relationship) and loving Others (horizontal relationships) because Vertical + Horizontal meet to form a Cross, where Jesus demonstrated love to the fullest. What does it look like to really love your neighbor? What does it look like to love your self in a healthy and balanced way?
Tune in and find out!
Today's Text Matthew 22:39 "And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
Part 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5730622
Practical ways we can demonstrate our love to others

Get them to Jesus
Freely Forgive
Meet a need
Celebrate their wins as it was your own
Checking on\visiting them when they are sick
At church: Looking out for loners\Guests …a smile, greeting, & invitation to sit with you and your friends can go a long way

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Spoken Word by Lo Alaman https://www.instagram.com/lothepoet/
Intro & Outro Music by Jordan D. Scott & Gavin R. Hughes https://jordandscott.com/

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Jonathan Pokluda: Welcome to Adulting Oct 06, 2020

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Today we continue our "Adulting" Series. We discuss Career, Relationships, and Finding God's Will for your life. We also give practical ways for you to Thrive in your Adulthood.
Jonathan Pokluda is the Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and the former director of the Porch, the young adult ministry of Watermark Church in Dallas that literally reaches thousands of young adults weekly. In this episode we also discuss his book "Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and your Future"
To check out JP's books and podcast Click here https://jonathanpokluda.com/
Related Episode "Adulting 101 Pt. 1"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5562991
For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Loving God & Loving People Pt. 1 Oct 04, 2020

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And we're back with another addition of the Sunday Sermon Series. Today I'm preaching about God's love for us and sharing practical ways that we can love God back. Also I'm trying something new, so today's episode will conclude with an awesome spoken word piece by Emory Colvin
http://emorycolvin.com/

Today's Text Matthew 22:35-38
"35 And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment."
Favorite quote of this sermon "Jesus loved you enough to die for you, will you love Him enough to live for Him?"
Practical ways we can demonstrate our love to God

Spend time with Him via prayer and Bible Study
Expressing gratitude
Walking in Faith & Trusting Him
Sharing the Gospel
Surrender and Submit to His Word, His Will, His Way
Loving His people

Click here for Part 2 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5836153
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Adulting 101 Pt. 2 Sep 29, 2020

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Welcome to Part 2 of Adulting! Joined once again by friends Brooke McManus, Ben Fraser, and Frances De La O. The panelists share wisdom and encouragement as it relates to mental health, self care, finances, and relationships. Each Panelist is in a different relationship season--married, engaged, single-- and offers unique perspectives. This is the episode to share with the college students and young adults in your life.
Related Episode "Jonathan Pokluda: Welcome to Adulting"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5759962
Connect with the Host Paul https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Adulting 101 Pt. 1 Sep 22, 2020

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Today we tackle the topic of Adulting. Joined by friends Brooke McManus, Ben Fraser, and Frances De La O, we discuss both the joys and struggles of Adulting as well as life lessons from this crazy year we call 2020. We also talk about Adulting as it relates to career, finances, relationships, and more. This is Part 1!
Click here for Part 2 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5669527
Dictionary.com: Adulting is an informal term to describe behavior that is seen as responsible and grown-up. This behavior often involves meeting the mundane demands of independent and professional living, such as paying bills and running errands.

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Spark Your Soul Message with Misty Philip Sep 16, 2020

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Use Your Story to Bring God Glory! Today you will hear an inspiring story from Misty Philip: podcaster, author, & speaker! Misty shares how through God's grace she has navigated through fear, pain, and loss and is making a positive impact on so many others. She wrote an award-winning Bible study called "The Struggle is Real but so is God." Tune in and be inspired!
Click here for more information about today's guest Misty Philip
https://mistyphillip.com/
Favorite quote from this interview "God can Redeem your story for His glory"
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."
Related Episode "There is a Purpose for Your Pain"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4816958
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https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
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So You Want to Buy a Home? Sep 13, 2020

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Today we are talking about the American Dream: Buying & owning a home! My guest today, fellow Houstonian, Dwayne Pano took the ultimate leap of faith from a full time secure job to a Real Estate Consultant...in the middle of a pandemic. We talk about the importance of ownership, legacy, and initial steps to take towards homeownership.
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Connect with Guest: Dwayne Pano with Connected Realty.

dwayne.pano@connected-realty.com
https://www.instagram.com/dwayne_p80/
Connect with the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”
–Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. President

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Carpe Diem: How to Enjoy Your Life...Right Now!? Sep 09, 2020

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Carpe Diem! Today we are keeping it brief but full of value & great content. My wife & I share 5 super practical ways for experiencing more joy and enjoying your life right now.

Connect with Jesus
Vent about your Joy
Plan Your Joy
Set Goals
Lean into your Relationships

Tune in as we elaborate on this list. We just want to encourage you to enjoy and embrace the season that you are in right now!
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John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."
Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Related Episode "Living Your Best Life" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4667495

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