The Survival Toolbox Podcast: Recent Episodes
Richard Pittman Jr.
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to the Survival Toolbox Podcast where we will explain, illustrate and apply real-life issues and explore solutions to help the everyday walk of the Christian life. Let's take this journey together!
He wants you for you. Let's discuss what God sees in you and dispel some of yesterday's ways of inadequacies of working salvation. The good ole tradition. It gets deep. Let's Go!
God wants to perform miracles in your life. Can't be lazy in receiving the miracle. So, how do we get the miracles we want and how do we work towards them? Shut the door! Let's discuss.
A prayer to start our month of May off in the right direction. Let's take this journey together.
Are you trying to be perfect? Does every mistake, in your walk with Christ, make you feel like you're not good enough? There's hope! God is interested in your progress! Let's discuss.
John 3:16 is the foundational scripture all Christians live by for our everyday course with Christ. Let's discuss the reason why.
Just wanted to encourage someone that may feel they are in the middle of a transition in life. God has a plan, a future, and a promise for you. Stay strong!
Gifts in the church are used every Sunday, but do we fully understand what is going on? Let's take a look at what it means to speak in tongues and prophesy and what they're meant for. No April Fools on this one. Let's discuss!
So you asked God for something specific. You got it but not how you wanted it. Are you happy about it? Let's discuss.
So you asked God to help you get to your dreams? Along the way, we have to go through "controlled chaos" in order to completely understand the assignment we asked for. What is controlled chaos? Let's discuss!
In a season where many people feel lost, hurt, and in shambles by what the world is doing, let me be a beacon of light. It's your comeback season. And in this season, you're going to have many set-ups to push you forward. Set-ups aren't always bad. Let's discuss.
Had a dream the other night. Wanted to share what the Lord gave me with you. More insight into 2022. Let's talk about it.
There's a phrase that goes, "There are 7 ways to Sunday, choose one." There are many ways to get to what we want but God wants us to go through Him. Doing this life alone will only create stressful times when we can lean on Christ for all we need. The only way to the Father is through the Son. Let's discuss!!!
Welcome to 2022! Get ready for the Word of God! This year will take you to trust that God's knowledge and wisdom will carry you to your destiny!
Where is God in all of this? He probably doesn't hear my prayers. I beg to differ. Actually, I KNOW to differ. He was always there. Just look at the 3 Hebrews boys. Let's Discuss.
As I look back over my life, and I think things over. I can truly say, that I've been blessed. Would you say the same? Let's discuss.
We're in the last quarter of the year (October, November, December.) However your year has gone, God is saying, "I'm still faithful to you." Let's talk this out.
Ever felt like your only option was to accept defeat? Stuck between a rock and a hard place? We have to stop looking at the distraction of impending doom and focus on God. Put your armor on. We have some work to do! Let's discuss!
Are we talking about facing fears again? Yes, again! Be strong and of good courage! What you see isn't what God sees. Let's discuss!
Hear, see, show, and consider. Things to think about when God tells you to stand still. This may be a time where you need to just let God do what he does best: Save.
What do you know God to be? Psalms 27 gives us a guiding light to understanding more of who God is. Let's discuss!
It tastes better when it's free. Salvation is free. Taste better knowing all you need is in the One who gives it freely. Let's talk about being saved, with a touch of baseball and free food!
We're heading into August. I'm here to remind you, there's something God has for you. Have you listened to what He has to say? Let's get into it!
Got to see it through! Let's talk about getting through tough times and what's on the other side of tired.
Dirty, stinky, smelly is how everyone comes to Christ. Regardless of the previous point, however, we all have a calling. Validated by God through Christ, He sees us in a way that doesn't match our right now. He called you to better. Let's talk about it.
So it's July and it's the beginning of the second half of 2021! We made it through the first half but now we need a new direction. For all that we face, there is a way to get our answers. FASTING! Let's dig into how fasting can resolve our problems and help us be successful moving forward into the rest of 2021. P.S. Let's not forget that it helps grow our relationship with God!
It takes faith to launch into newness and it takes faith to be the blueprint. The Lord is doing new things there is no roadmap for where you're going. You will be the one to give directions after you achieve your goals. Let's talk about it!
Let's have a conversation about identity. Not so much about who you are but what makes you successful. Knowing where you come from helps to propel you to your future.
Transformers have more than just what you see, they have good habits and cycles which were developed by discipline. We know we need to transform our minds, nevertheless, we must submit that the good, acceptable, perfect, will of God is what we strive for. We are not perfect, but His will is. Let's transform!
Learning from last time, we look into what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 2:4-12 about wisdom. We also revelatory insight into what God wants us to do in our lives. What needs to be in your toolbox? Wisdom and Understanding.
A simple conversation about what the Bible says about Wisdom. We need to know how to receive wisdom and apply it to our lives, which is understanding. Let's talk!
Are you saved by confession or are you saved by faith? Let's talk about what it takes to be saved and look at what the Bible has to say about it.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY?!?! Or is it??? Let's discuss what the Lord really means behind asking the believer to give 10%. Hint: Maybe He wants to know you a little better.
Listen or not to listen. This is the choice many face every year when trying to follow God or follow our own voice. In this episode, we look at the importance of getting our marching orders from God and living a blessed life because of it.
What do we do in uncertainty? Where do we run? Let's explore Psalms 91 and get through uncertain times in our lives.
All that you want out of life comes with its own journey. Through the "ups and downs" of life, we need to accept that it all has purpose to where we want to be. Dreams, goals, and destinations, come with planning, strategy, and excitement. After planning the journey, you have to go live it. Let's discuss the importance of living in to your destiny!
Every day you wake up, you are writing your story. What are you writing? Do know people are reading your story every time you step outside? In this episode, we discuss the importance of being a living book for people to read. Whether writing a book or simply living, we need to live for the completion of our story.
This is Passion Week! We dive into the reason that Jesus is important to the world. More importantly, we look at the contradictions that baffled the world of then and now. His life was one that sought to bring down a cost that would be insurmountable in payment for any man or woman. Because of Him, the price of salvation came down.
If you are living, you have experience. Did you know experience is the fuel to living a faith-filled life? Listen to this episode as we discuss how we transport our lives from faith to faith.
Sometimes we need God to speak. Fortunately, He speaks to anyone who wants to listen. Come hear the Word of the Lord for 2021 and why being humble and obedient to God will forever be your greatest decision.
Can you admit you need help or do you have it all together? Are contemplating leaving or losing the church? Let's discuss the meaning of leaving versus losing Christ in the modern world.
Does it bother you that where you want to go and where you are don't align? Do you look back to your past and have little to no clue why certain events happened? In this episode, I get into the story of foundation building for your future in God. You have a destiny and you are destined to be who God called you to be!
People all over the world face trying times. Have you overlooked what God is trying to get you to see? Have you thought that maybe there's a larger purpose to your struggle? This episode discusses the way to view struggle and what to do to get through it!
Ever feel like "bad" times are meant for nothing? Feel as if God has directed you to suffer a little too much? In this episode, we discuss the truth behind why the road traveled to your dreams and goals is exactly the road necessary for your growth.
Are you willing to give up your life for the life God wants for you? What if it doesn't match what you had in mind? We speak on the decision to follow Christ and the dangers of a half-way commitment with a walk with Him.
Do you trust your plan for your life more than the plan God has for you? In this introductory episode, we confront the notion of "My way or His way."