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There is a Purpose for your Pain! Aug 02, 2020

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There is a purpose for YOUR pain...and that purpose is for your Good and For God's Glory. Life can get us down sometimes, but remember that we serve the Most High God. In today's sermon I'll examine the life of Job. I want to encourage you...even when you don't understand God's Will, Trust His Word!
Lastly, please remember that your past and your pain don't determine your future but prepares you for your future. God is so sovereign that He can still turn this year around, turn your day around, and turn your life around! Your best days and your blessed days are now and now to come.
Top Quotes

Keep the faith, even when you can’t figure Him out
Trust His Word, when you don’t understand His will
Trust His plan even when you don’t understand His path.

Related Episode "God is Faithful"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5308252
For more great content connect with the host, Paul on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
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Living Your BEST Life! Jul 29, 2020

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What does it really mean to Live Your BEST Life!? Today we're giving you some lifestyle tips as it relates to living your best life. Here's what we talked about: morning\night routines, self-care, turning losses into lessons and much more!
If this episode ads value to your day would you consider sharing this podcast with a friend or even posting about it on your social media. Thanks in advance.

Related Episode Carpe Diem: How to Enjoy Your Life...Right Now!?
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5359822
Connect with today's Guest: Christa Nutor thecurvyChristian.org
Top Quotes

"I strongly believe the first step to living your best life is giving you life to Jesus"
"If you have everything but Jesus you have nothing but if you have nothing but Christ you have everything. "

For more great content connect with the host, Paul on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
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Relationship Goals: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly Jul 22, 2020

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Relationship Goals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. In this episode we share the secrets to staying in love and maintaining a healthy marriage while also talking honestly about both the joys and struggles of marriage. This conversation gets real and provides wisdom and practical tools for a successful & long marriage as well as some insight into ministry & life.

Today's special guests: Pastors Leonard & Paula Calcote, my dear parents.
They bring over 30 years of marriage and 20 years of ministry to the conversation. We discussed their love story: how did they know that each other was "the one? and how to stay close to God as individuals and as a couple.
Related Episode "Keys to a Godly Lasting Marriage" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/7641259

For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
Also, the beat maker behind my intro music is Lil Byron. Check out this link for more of us music https://linktr.ee/Lilbyronmusic
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Are You Devoted or Distracted? Jul 19, 2020

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Martha was distracted by the menu, but Mary was devoted to the Master. Luke 10:38-42 serves as a gracious reminder to “choose the good part,” In other words, make the intentional effort to consistently spend time with Jesus! You can be as close to Him as you want, but you have to fight for time in the Word & Prayer. It's not about having time for Jesus, It's about making time for Jesus.
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Related episode: "Don't Forget to tell God Thank You"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/6494293
Today's text: Luke 10:38-42
"38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."
Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/

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Shoot Your Shot! Jul 14, 2020

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We are going to teach you how to shoot your shot & encourage you to take that leap of faith to follow your God-given dreams and walk in purpose. What's that thing that's been stirring in your heart but you haven't took any action yet? If you're looking for a sign, consider this your sign! Just DO it! Write the book! Write the song! Go to\go back to school! YOU got this!!
Related Episode "Shoot YOUR Shot" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/7157665
Connect with the guest Breanna Garcia
breannalaurenphoto.com
For more motivational content, connect with the host Paul Calcote on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Being Black & Christian in America! Jul 12, 2020

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What is it like being Black & Christian in America right now? Tune in to find out, because the summer of 2020 in the USA was wild. Let's talk about it!
We’re also discussing how to overcome fear & obstacles on the way to doing the things that God has called you to do.
Guest Gusto Madiebo The host of the Daily Thinker Podcast.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-thinker/id1494316176

Related Episode "A Necessary Conversation" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4297733
For more motivational content & to connect with the host Paul, follow on Insta!
https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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The Power of Networking Jul 07, 2020

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The Power of Networking is huge! We take a deep dive into the importance of networking and collaborating with others. 1 Corinthians 12:12 says "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." There are many members but one body and we are better together. Collaboration over Competition!Other topics covered in this episode: Singleness, Motherhood, and Diversity, and of importance of networking and collaborating with others
Jackie Horbrook also known as "Jackie the Educator" is a millennial trailblazer, kingdom solutionist, and the founder of Black Christian Influencers, a community of Christian influencers from all professional backgrounds that we aim to unite the kingdom, by empowering the marginalized voice Connect with Jackie
https://www.jackietheeducator.com/
Related Episode "Faith & Influence" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/8330055
Connect with the Host, Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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The Gospel Jul 05, 2020

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Just want to encourage you with this sermon today and remind you of what Jesus has done for us. The Gospel is Jesus doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. It is the life changing, eternity changing good news of Jesus Christ that includes the story of Jesus’ birth, life, crucifixion, death, & resurrection.
Top Quotes:

Jesus became what His Father hated (sin) so you can become what His Father loved (righteousness)
Jesus counted you worthy enough to die for, now you should count Him worthy enough to live for
Somebody asked Jesus how much do you really love me, Jesus stretched out His arms on the cross and said this much and then he literally died demonstrating His love for you and I

Scripture

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by Grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Romans 3:23-25 “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

More Sermon Episodes:

"Are You Devoted or Distracted?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4623047
"God is Faithful!" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5308252

Connect with Pastor Paul on Instagram
http://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
Connect with my church online
https://www.championforest.org/
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A Quick Look Back.. Jun 30, 2020

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What a year it has been...and we're only 6 months in! Today we're taking a quick look at major events that have rocked our world & giving you some encouragement to make it through these tough times.
Top Quotes:

Do something today that brings you joy!
Take time to reflect on the year and think through how you want the rest of you year to look like. Make some goals, reach those goals, and clap for yourself
Rest….not a nap\sleep but rest In God knowing that he has the whole world in his hands…God can give you a peace that surpasses all understanding …even when you can’t figure it out know that God is behind the scenes working it out

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Your Quarantine Bucket List :) Jun 28, 2020

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Unfortunately, COVID case numbers are on the rise & we may have to quarantine a little longer, SO we are giving you a Bucket List of fun ideas to keep productive & entertained!
Connect with the guests:
Nicole Brown https://msha.ke/leliassoutherncharm
Jason "Smiley" Abrams https://music.apple.com/us/album/3-13-am/1174207425
Related Episode: "Carpe Diem: How to Enjoy Your Life...Right Now!?"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5359822
Bucket List suitable for COVID & Post-Covid times:

Personal Development: Learn to play an Instrument, another language, take an online course, and even update update resume
Declutter your house, car, phone, pictures.
Have a Spa day inside: bubble bath, mani, pedi, facial, wash hair
Color
Produce: Create a Youtube Channel, Podcast, Blog, Book, Poetry, Art, song
Finance: Take Financial Peace University, do your taxes , start a side hustle,
Try a new hair ut.
“Virtual” Coffee date, book club, movies via netflix, online Scattegories
Virtual Museum & Art Gallery (link in show notes)
Fun Playlist & go riding

Mentioned in this episode:
Houston Murals https://carriecolbert.com/comprehensive-guide-houstons-colorful-walls/
Virtual Reality https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Quest-All-Gaming-Headset-android/dp/B07HNW68ZC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=oculus%2Bquest&qid=1593048563&sr=8-1&th=1
For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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