Let's Talk Relationship Not Religion: Recent Episodes
Tony and Lisa Stevenson
There is someone who died to have a relationship with you. Do you know who He is? Join us on this journey of discovery as we learn who He is and more importantly, who we are in Him! Fasten your seatbelts, this is going to be fun!
Listen in as Muriel shares how she reconciled her feelings of waisted time as she ran from her pain and God, only to realize that God poured His grace upon her even during one of the heaviest times in her life.
Listen in as Levar shares how even though his relationship with Jesus grows deeper each day, he still wonders if God got it right by calling him. As he is accepting who God has made him to be, he is reluctantly walking in his calling and trusting God every step of the way.
It's Armis Dei, not Armani. Listen in as James shares with the family how his mission of equipping kingdom soldiers for battle was given to him and that the armor of God is not something we wear like a suit. It's much deeper!!!
Listen in as Cyndi and Jesse share how making God the priority, not only deepened their relationship with God, but with each other as well.
Listen in as Tara shares how her journey has given her the strength to be unapologetic about her faith, commitment and love for Christ.
You know how you can read a scripture over and over, BUT one day, that same scripture hits a little different? For Emory, that scripture was Luke 15:22. Listen as he shares how after having read that scripture multiple times, one day that scripture read him; creating a life of rejoicing the return!
Listen in as Shayla shares how she is in the "refining fire" stage of her relationship with God.
Join us as Rev. Dr. Alisha Tatem shares how her ministry is unique to her, through her art and how she still views God with a child-like wonder.
Don't look away, don't blink and don't get distracted...because you just might miss it.
Everyday is a new beginning; a new opportunity to start anew. Be grateful for each day.
The lack of personal accountability was present at the very beginning; and is still present today!
How would you feel if your doctor stated the surgery would take an hour, no more, no less; even if a problem arose, no matter how serious, the doctor would not go beyond said time?
How you ever been told something multiple times, but still didn't get? Clear I had to be told 5 times in order to get the message!
Listen in as Mel and Mo discuss how God is truly the head of their household, their union and their family. Without Him, they could not have achieved what many struggle with. As strong as they are, they realize their true strength comes from Him.
There's no such thing as a "hand-me-down" or "secondhand" relationship with God. The leftovers of other people's relationship with Him will only take you so far.
He went from Saul to Paul; she went from the woman to daughter and we went from doomed to saved...all because of a name!!!
You've seen John 3:16 thru the worlds eyes; on billboards, signs, t-shirts and even your pastor. When was the last time you actually saw John 3:16 with your OWN eyes?
"Don't pick that up, it's the law!!" One person's leftovers is another person's harvest!
The doors of the church or now open again, but will the service return to the status quo?
Listen in as Joseph shares how at a young age, he realized that God was positioning him then, for where he is now, and where he will be in the future. For Joseph, God is guidance.
Listen in as Minister Kimberly Braxton shares how God spoke eques to her heart in order to break her and build her back up, so that she could authentically walk in her purpose.
Listen in as Marie shares that while she is still in the discovery phase, she is surrendering more and is truly embracing her space of gratitude.
How can they get mad when Jesus does something in one moment that they chose to ignore for 18 years?
Who's the greatest of all time? Who's in your Top Five? An age-old debate that has been going on for years. But there is no top five without the goat of all goats!!!
Just as appliances, TVs, electronic gadgets, etc. do not work unless they are connected to a source of power, so it is with believers of Christ. We must remain plugged in to the ultimate source of Power. Listen in as Sandra with us how wanting the things of God, more than things of the world, fuels her desire to stay connected to Jesus, her source of Power!
Listen in as Amanda shares with us her relationship with God. It could be better. It ain't where it used to be...but it could be better!
How many times has someone told you to fix your face? Bet you didn't know it was God driven!
To hear, trust, submit and surrender to God and His Word is obedience! Obedience is love. How do you express your love for God?
Philippians 4:13 is the scripture that Danielle lives her life by. Listen in as Danielle shares with us how she views her commitment to God and the relationship as a marriage...They are doing this life together.
Rather than celebrating one day of thanksgiving, why not spend all of your days giving thanks!
Don't wait for them to come to you. If Jesus waited for us to come to Him, odds are He would still be waiting.
Reign says that he is in the "Triple T phase" of his relationship with God. Listen in as he breaks down the trials, temptations, and tribulations of that phase and why he welcomes it.
"You have to trust God, even when you can't trace him." PK to the core! Listen in as LaToi shares with us how God is her entire anchor, and how she always tries to stay connected to Him.
Listen in as Kendra shares how she is currently in a birthing phase with God. How from a life of tragedy and despair, God has put her on a path of triumph and success.
Listen in as Tasha shares with us how her hunger to see God's purpose for her life fulfilled, has deepened her relationship and grounded her firmly in the will of God.
Listen in as Chezelle shares with us how being in sync with God has brought harmonious balance to a life blemished by trials and tribulations of the past.
God sometimes uses moments from your past to remind you that He is real. Moments of happiness and yes, moments of fear. Listen as Katilya shares how a moment of fear has been the foundation of God's covering, in the rebirth & rebranding of her spiritual self.
The new math ain't got nothing on this. Take the time to learn this; it will never fail you!
Which side of the cross do you spend most of your time, the crucifixion side or the resurrection side? Why do we continue to condemn ourselves when Christ died so that we wouldn't have to?
One raindrop may be insignificant, but a million raindrops can change the world...just ask Noah!!!
Just because you can't see it doesn't mean that it's not coming. Look again...and again...and again!
Is what you're focusing on, or "busy with", something that will sustain you? Jesus says that what you're bothering with is fleeting, but what He has to offer is everlasting. At any given moment you are operating in either Martha mode or Mary mode. Right now, which one are you?
Don't fall into the trap of waiting until "the right time". In waiting for the right time, you could actually run out of time. When seeking a relationship with God...the time is NOW!
Listen in as Moyani shares who God is to him and how He showed up for him, even to the point that God gave him a new name. “God is my compass…I would be lost without him.”
Join us as Yahnathan shares with us how he is still developing his relationship with God and how he honestly hasn't reached a point where he can say that he has fallen head over heals in love with God.
How far would you go to help one you call brother or sister? How far would you go for your friend or neighbor? They refused to see any other way but "the only way", even if that meant they had to raise the roof.
"He is my everything." Join us as Jill shares how God carried her, strengthened her, sustained her, and comforted her in the midst of personal tragedy. He continues to be everything she needs to remain standing strong.
Join us as Cathy shares how it feels to finally see God through her own eyes , get direction directly from God and learn to trust in, adhere to and rely solely on Him!
Breakthrough is dope, but the been through is where folk turn to God. The been through is what builds faith. The been through is what changes the trajectory of a generation.
It is written that before God elevates you to the next level, He's going to make you uncomfortable. Join us as Nic shares how in the midst of his extreme discomfort, God kept him, blessed him and prepared him for elevation to his next level.
Join us as Jo shares with us the look of God's armor on her. As she walks in God's glory, she finds that as she matures in her relationship with God, while still remaining in the infancy stage, external circumstances affect her less and less.
Listen in as Micole Williams, an eclectic force, teacher by profession, writer by heart, and creative director by nature shares what it looks like when she opens her heart to what God has next for her, as she fully surrenders and allows Him to close her chapters.
We all are obedient to some "thing" or some "one". Listen in as Crystal shares with us the fruits of her labor of obedience to God! It isn't easy, but it is worth it!
What or who are you obedient to?
Lets take a listen to a woman who is following God's lead & taking heed to His word, while graciously sitting in the crushing & pruning stage. She no longer asks why because she's fully surrendered to the Who!!!
Everyone is committed to something. Are you Daniel, who was committed to God? Or are you King Darius, who was committed to the "lion's den"?
When two or more come together... What a privilege it was to have Dan and Henry share with us their brotherhood, their journeys and their ever-growing love for God. Their mission is to be an example and leave a legacy. After listening in, you will realize that they are doing just that!
Wouldn’t it be nice if trusting in God with all our heart & not leaning on our own understanding was straight forward, no matter what life threw at us? Listen is as Jazz shares her journey of learning to trust in God, thru both her trials & her triumphs.
Willing or not, broken or whole, refueled or depleted; God can use anyone...Thank God for that! It's during these times that I realize, when you have nothing left, is when God can get the best out of you!
Join us as Lakisha shows us what blind faith, complete trust and true reliance on God in her transition phase looks like. Lakisha is unapologetically transparent about her darkest days and the light that she currently walks in.
The world lost a phenomenal hip-hop artist, and the kingdom gained a soldier for Christ. Join us as we share our thoughts about the one and only, DMX!!! Rest In Power!
Sometimes there's discomfort in your growth. Growing up in your body, you experienced physical discomfort. Growing up in Christ, you experience spiritual discomfort. You experience this as God moves you into your season. Listen in as Jason shares how he's dealing with the discomfort of God moving him into his season of purpose.
How often have you said to God, "I won't do it again Lord," only to go right back and do it again? Sometimes twice! Don't worry we've all been there and it felt "good". But what God gives feels way better. So with that said, I'm not going back there...and you can't make me!
Have you ever just wanted to say to God, "well...You made me this way!" Join us as Gigi shares with us exactly who she is, but more importantly, who she is in Christ.
I turned to Him because of what He did for Big Momma...I stayed with Him because He showed me what He could do for me!
"God is my everything!" Word's that are often spoken, but how often do we REALLY rely on God for everything? Join us as Tamida shares with us how she truly relies on Him for everything!
Sometimes you think you know everything there is to know about someone, only to realize you know little to nothing at all. Join us as Ain shares with us the rediscovery of her friendship with God.
There are those who are long in their journey and have gotten far; and then there are those who are long in their journey, but have been traveling in circles. Listen in as Duane shares how he is in the cocoon phase and is just starting to find the seam to break out.
Eating out is great, but there is nothing more fulfilling than preparing your own meals.
Everyone wants a hookup to get in, but there is only ONE who can put you on the list, to get into the kingdom!
God is many things to many people. To Nashira, He is her Heavenly Poppa. Join us as she shares with us, how isolation caused her to be less present in the presence of God and how a fast revealed to her the need to restore her relationship.
If Jesus was on His way to your house, would you be prepared? Would your house be ready to receive Him? Would you be comfortable with Him staying in your home? Now consider...He's already there!!!
What do you do when you feel discouraged? You remember the when, the how and most importantly the Who.
It's amazing how many people can be affected by one selfish decision. Remember, your choices don't just affect you.
God is many things to many people. Join us as we explore how God became Trev's advisor, counselor and confidant, in one of the most trying times in his life!
You know the wonderful thing about relationships is that they don't all look the same. Where one person is in their relationship does not define where you are in your relationship. Who God is to you right now, may not be who He is to you tomorrow. So join us as we explore this incredible journey, tap into these relationships, and get a peek behind the curtain, getting a glimpse into the very intimate relationship between God and His children.
Don't let the voices of what you don't have entice you and lead you away from the voices that remind you of what you do have. Remain grateful and stay alert.
Do you always know what it is that you do? Do you always know the resulting effects of what you have done? Neither did they!
Let's talk about it!
If we can look beyond all of the loss and heartbreak of 2020, we would see that even in the midst of it all, God was still present.
How did God reveal Himself to you in 2020?
Why do we find it so hard to forgive? Well, that's because we can't do it on our own. Let's talk about it.
Have you ever heard the saying, "you're a Christian, you shouldn't have doubts"? Well, if Jesus himself had a moment of doubt, then you most certainly can too.
Many people feel that the rules and regulations of religion, lessens their desire to seek God.
Join Tony and Lisa as they explore the many different aspects of having a relationship with God, as opposed to the traditions of religion.
Take off the veil of religion and enjoy the full glory of God, through relationship.
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