Spiritual Christian Coffee Talk: Recent Episodes
Michelle & Daniel Richards
Welcome to “Spiritual Christian Coffee Talk”. We are your hosts: Michelle and Daniel Richards. Each day, we connect to a word, a concept, and idea, a belief and explore it through scripture, readings from various authors, spiritual leaders, etc. It is an opportunity to listen to each of other and look inwardly in order to gain greater clarity of what the message means personally, and how it speaks directly to us in this present moment within our individual lives. Our goal is to share our daily routine which we believe helps foster a strong healthy and balanced emotional, mental and spiritual life, creating greater awareness in order to be filled with an abundance of inner joy, peace, contentment and gratitude. We have been married for 30 years, and yes, we enjoy spending as much time together as we possibly can. We never tire of chatting, listening, exploring, understanding, growing, learning….together. We hope you will enjoy and become a stronger, healthier version of yourself through our podcast. Blessings, Michelle & Daniel East Coast, Canada
In this episode, we explore the concept of Faith and what it means to be all in without doubtingThe bible verses are Proverbs 4:25-27 and Proverbs 3:5What does focusing on your stuff not other people's successes and failures mean to you? How easy or difficult do you find this to do?How beneficial do you think it will be to focus on your stuff not others?How do these verses speak to you? What are your personal, professional and/or spiritual implications?
In this episode, we explore the concept of loving a person who is unlovable (my enemy)The bible verses are Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 6:27-31, Matthew 10:14)What does loving a unlovable person look like? What comes up for you when you listen to God's words about loving your enemy?Can you think of a situation where you were faced with this type of situation?How do these verses speak to you? What are your personal, professional and/or spiritual implications?
In this episode, we explore the concept of what it looks like and feels like to have patience and confidence in things hoped forThe bible verse is Romans 8:25What does it look like when you hope for something? What does having patience and confidence look like for you?How do this verse speak to you? What are your personal, professional and/or spiritual implications?
In this episode, we explore the concept of Faith and what it means to be all in without doubtingThe bible verse is Hebrews 11:6What does having faith mean to you? What does pleasing God mean for you?What does being all in mean and look like personally?How do this verse speak to you? What are your personal, professional and/or spiritual implications?
In this episode, we explore the reality of things to do and the sense of feeling overwhelmed which causes various responses in each individual. The bible verse is Matthew 11:28-30How often do you feel overwhelmed? What causes you to feel overwhelmed?What do you do when you are feeling this way?How do this verse speak to you? What are your personal, professional and/or spiritual implications?What steps forward are you going to take to release those feelings of being overwhelmed?
This is a continuation of episode 20 where I demonstrate tapping to release my personal sense of anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, etc.For more information on what is EFT (Emotional Freeing Technique), I encourage you to go to www.tappingsolution.com and learn from Nick and Jessica Ortner (siblings).
In this episode, we explore the concept of experiencing anxiety, fear, worry... and trusting that all will be ok and to bring the attention and awareness on the present momentThe bible verse is Philippians 4:6-7How easy or difficult is it for you to remain present in each of your moments?What does prayer and petition mean for you?What do you do when you want to stop being anxious, stressed or other?How does this verse speak to you? Any desires for personal, professional and/or spiritual growth?
In this episode, we explore the concept of feeling restless, anxious or under the weather and feeling spiritually encouraged and calm. The bible verse is Thess. 5:11 and Matt 11:28Song referred: Lady Gaga (Edge of Glory)Do you ever feel under the weather, restlessness, anxiety or other?What do you do about it?What do you do when you are restless, stress or anxious?How do these verses speak to you? Any desires for personal, professional and/or spiritual growth?
In this episode, we explore the concept of 'over' everything... which means some of us may over-eat, over-think, over-try...The bible verses are Romans 12:2Are there areas where you feel you 'over' something?What does it look like to start serving your mind and body to function better together?How do these verses speak to you? Any personal, professional and/or spiritual implications to self?
In this episode, we explore the concept of deeply and unconditionally loving: God, self, people, nature, life...The bible verses are 1 Corinthians 13:4-8Does this beautiful song: 'A Thousand Years by Christina Perry' mean anything to you?How easy or difficult is it for you to unconditionally love others?What does love mean for you?How does it make you feel when others appear not to accept and love you as you are?How do these verses speak to you? Any desires for personal, professional and/or spiritual growth?
In this episode, we explore the concept of being in the moment and giving my full attention to being fully aware in the present.The bible verses are Proverbs 17:28, 15:1, 10:19 and EphesiansHow easy or difficult is it for you to stay present in each moment?Do you sometimes feel distracted by technology or other?How does it make you feel when others appear distracted and not present with you?How do these verses speak to you? Any desires for personal, professional and/or spiritual growth?
In this episode, we explore the concept holding on to our individuality vs conforming to the expectations of othersThe bible verses are Romans 12:2 and Philippians 2:3-4 How easy or difficult is it for you to accept yourself as you are without adding external or internal expectations upon yourself?How does today's topic speak to you?Do you connect to the golden nuggets in today's bible verses?What were your personal, professional and spiritual implications?
In this episode, we explore the concept Yes/No and how to accept the answer we choose to give or receive from others. The bible verses are Mark 5:37 and Colossians 4:6How easy or difficult is it for you to say 'Yes' or 'No'?Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed because you have a hard time saying 'No'? How does it make you feel to say 'No'?How do these verses speak directly to you? How are you wanting to grow personally, professionally and spiritually?
In this episode, we explore the concept of how to accept that who I am is enoughThe bible verses used are Psalms 139:13-16 and Ephesians 2:10What does being enough mean for you?How do you feel when you say 'I Am Enought'? Do you struggle with this statement?How do these verses speak to you? What personal, professional and spiritual growth did you have while connecting to these verses or other?
In this episode, we explore the concept of feeling the pressures of timelines, things to do, life and work expectations and other.The bible verse used are Psalm 137:1-2What does the word pressure mean for you?Are you aware of any pressures in your life? How much pressure do you feel you have in life?What do this verse mean for you? What came up for you personally, professionally and spiritually?
Cont.In this episode, we explore the concept of how we feel and what happens for us, personally, when we judge others. The bible verses used are Mathew 7:1-3 and Romans 2:1What does judging others mean for you?Are you aware of judgment you project on others? How does it feel being judged?What do these verses mean for you? What came up for you within personal and/or professional growth?
Cont.In this episode, we explore the concept of how we feel and what happens for us, personally, when we judge others. The bible verses used are Mathew 7:1-3 and Romans 2:1What does judging others mean for you?Are you aware of judgment you project on others? How does it feel being judged?What do these verses mean for you? What came up for you within personal and/or professional growth?
In this episode, we explore the concept of how we feel and what happens for us, personally, when we judge others. The bible verses used are Mathew 7:1-3 and Romans 2:1What does judging others mean for you?Are you aware of judgment you project on others? How does it feel being judged?What do these verses mean for you? What came up for you within personal and/or professional growth?
Jeremiah 29:11 NIVWhat are your life and work plans? Are you planning stuff? What does hope and future mean for you? Do you feel God has your back? How do you feel?
In life, there are many types of trials and tribulations that can cause strong, negative feelings to surface. This episode explores how to manage these strong emotions and feelings. Understanding the 4 Emotions: Joy/Anger/Sadness/Fear. Grasping the main idea of 'being in joy while going through trials and tribulations'. Gaining greater clarity in regards to managing my strong negative feelings and emotions. What is your level of emotional fitness? How do you manage your strong negative feelings?
In this episode, we explore the concept of faith and releasing fear. The bible verses used are Hebrews 11:1 & Mathew 8:23-27. Having confidence within our hope. Being assured with the unknown since I have a desire. What do these verses mean for you? What does hope, confidence, assurance, faith mean for you? How easy or difficult is it for you to have complete trust in someone or something?
The verse explored today is from James 1:19-20. What does listening mean to you? What does slow to speaking mean for you? Is there a difference between 'hearing' and 'listening'? What does 'anger' have to do with 'listening' and 'speaking'? What are your thoughts on this topic? What type of action do you want to take today?
What is prosperity? What does God mean by 'I know the plans I have for you...'? How does this verse and episode speak to you? What are your plans? What type of future do you hope for? This episode explores Jeremiah 29:11 and what it means for each of us-personally.
We are given a spirit of power, love and good judgment not fearfulness. Honoring self - Honoring Life - Honoring Love How do these words speak to you, personally? Exploring day to day living as a spiritual being. Expressing love to myself & to others on a daily basis. It's my choice.