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A Necessary Conversation! Jun 24, 2020

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Today we go THERE as we discuss Racial Reconciliation, "White Privilege", "Cancel Culture", the "Blue Flu" and Social Media "Do's & Don'ts" during this tense time in our nation. We are not here to straddle the fence but we are here to be bridge builders, and as the body of Christ we need to be willing & intentional in having the hard and awkward but necessary conversations.
Related Episode "A Step in the Right Direction"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4110764
Top Quote: "Enlarge your circle. If everybody in your circle\immediate sphere of influence look like you, think like you, vote like you, go to the same church as you, consider enlarging your circle. …..Embrace the blessing of diversity"

Connect with the Guests:

Kat Armas Burrington https://katarmas.com/
Alyson Nicholas https://www.instagram.com/__itsalyson__/
Matt Mcgue https://www.mosaix.info/

Scripture Mentioned

Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do good, seek Justice, correct oppression; bing just to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Relationship Goals Jun 22, 2020

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Today, my wife Arielle joins me to discuss relationships and how to go from surviving to thriving in your marriage …even during COVID. We are offering you practical tips to help you strengthen your relationship. We also will share with you what we learned from our 7+ years of knowing each other and our 730 days of marriage. You will love our quarantine date ideas too!

Related Episodes:

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

Top Quotes:

"Master the art of “Just because” don’t wait for special occasion"
"Knowing, loving, understanding my wife is a life-long pursuit, I must continue to be curious and get to know her better so I can love her better"

For more motivational content follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram
http://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote

Ephesians 5:22-33
22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.

25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.[a] 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, 30 because we are members of his body. 31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. 33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
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Is Self-care Selfish? Jun 16, 2020

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Is Self-care Selfish?
No! It isn't. Taking care of yourself enables you to show up for others!
This episode is personal and practical. We take a closer look at the concept of Self-care. We even talk about the stigma that comes with mental health and counseling...even in the Church.
Guest Katrina Leggins: Mental Health Therapist & Social Worker
https://www.knicolewriting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/knicolewriting/
Matthew 22:36-39
"Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"
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A Step in the Right Direction! Jun 09, 2020

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Today we address the issues our country is facing as it relates to the tragic death of George Floyd. This conversation features black and white law enforcement officers as well as black and white pastors. We have an open and honest conversation regarding police brutality, racial reconciliation, justice, and accountability.
Here's a conversation between black and white pastors and police officers. Tune in as we talk about: the media, how the Church should respond to current events, improving racial relations, and reuniting the divide between police officers and people of color.
Related Episode "A Necessary Conversation" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4297733
Top Quotes

It’s not Black vs White or Black vs Blue but Everybody vs Racism & Everybody vs Injustice ……Let’s remember who the real enemy is.
Lets transcend the colors that can divide us Black, White, and Blue and lets focus on the color that unites us…Red
"Less lecturing and more listening. Pray before you post"
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Connect with the Host Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote
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Depression Doesn't Discriminate pt 2. May 28, 2020

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Depression Doesn't Discriminate pt 2. Mental health is important because you have been created in the image of a God that loves you and cares deeply about you and every area of your life—including your mind, feelings, and emotions. Tune in as I talk about depression from a personal, academic, and spiritual point of view. Even though the Bible doesn’t use the word “depression” you can use context clues to come to conclusions about some Biblical characters possibly being depressed such as Joseph, Job, and David. Listen to find out why. Disclaimer: I speak as a fellow struggler sharing my story and NOT as a mental health expert providing advice.

Top Quotes

"Depression is the common cold of life"
Jesus doesn’t promise us a perfect life without struggle but He does promise to perfectly love and care for us in the midst of your struggles.
If what you are going through isn’t good that mean God isn’t finished

Encouraging Scriptures

Deut 31:8 “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.
Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
John 16:33 “These things have I spoken unto you, that you might have peace, in the world you will have tribulation but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Resources mentioned:

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

Related Episode "Is Self-care Selfish? https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4205807
For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Depression Doesn't Discriminate Pt 1 May 28, 2020

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Coping with COVID is rough and depression doesn't discriminate. For the first time publicly, I'm sharing about my struggles with depression. I am not a professional and this episode isn't professional advice. I'm simply sharing what has helped me cope and get better mentally & emotionally which was...

Jesus
My Support System
Christian Counseling
Selfcare Routine

Top Quotes

"God does the very best things in the very best ways at the very best times for the very best purposes"
"It’s okay to not be okay & feel what you feel but its not okay not to get help"
"Speak up & speak out, don’t suffer in silence"

Related Episode "Is Self-care Selfish?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/4205807
For more great content, follow the Host Paul Calcote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulwcalcote/
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Life Lessons from the Last Dance Pt. 2 May 25, 2020

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"The Last Dance" was a phenomenal documentary that was full of life lessons. In this episode Part 2 we dive deeper and discuss Mentorship, Accountability, and Evaluating your circle of friends. Of course, we conclude with the G.O.A.T debate!
Guest: Irvin Wasswa
Full list of Life Lessons

Leadership has a cost
Fatherhood matters
Don't Cry, Play ball #adversity
Greatness has a call
Facing Obstacles
"Shoot your shot"
Know your role
Relationships Matter
Beware of Pride
Only Jesus Satisfies

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Life Lessons from the Last Dance Pt. 1 May 25, 2020

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"The Last Dance" was a phenomenal documentary that was full of life lessons. In part 1, we're talking about Leadership, Greatness, Fatherhood, and more!
Guest: Irvin Wasswa,
Here's the full list of Life Lessons

Leadership has a cost
Fatherhood matters
Don't Cry, Play ball #adversity
Greatness has a call
Facing Obstacles
"Shoot your shot"
Know your role
Relationships Matter
Beware of Pride
Only Jesus Satisfies

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Coping w/ COVID May 24, 2020

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Coping w/ COVID! Life as we know it has been interrupted & disrupted. COVID-19 has affected us mentally & emotionally, so in this episode we offer 7 practical ways to manage your stress.
Guest: Nicole Brown https://www.instagram.com/leliassoutherncharm/

Be Self-aware
Practice Self Care
Lean into your relationships
Pray & go to Counseling
Rest
Exercise
Stay Close to Jesus

3 John 1:2 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

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