Whatever You Do with Alexis Stokes: Recent Episodes
Alexis Stokes
The [Whatever You Do] podcast is founded on the scripture Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.” I am here to encourage y’all and glorify God. Come join me!
Wrapping up this 3 episode series on discernment by talking about character. Who are you aligning yours with? Are you comfortable with what culture is comfortable with?
Genesis 9:18-28, Proverbs 10:19, James 3:5&6, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 3:21-22
Here we are for part 2 of this 3 part series on discernment! Let's talk about treating what He is speaking with care. How do we do that? Scripture Referenced: Matthew 7:6, 2 Kings 6:8-12, Proverbs 25:11&12
Season TWO!! Here we go!!
There are oh so many topics we do not talk about within friend groups, church groups, or even family. Today we are diving into one: discernment! What does this even mean? What does it look like in our own lives?
Referenced Scripture: Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 8:14&16, Psalm 25:14, Psalm 139
We are wrapping up this series and this season talking about RELATIONSHIPS!
Referenced Book: "Fervent"
Referenced Scripture: Col 3:15, Romans 14:19, Ephesians 4:14, 1 John 3:18, Romans 14:13, Galatians 5:26, Hebrews 10:24-25, Phil 2:2-4
-Today we are talking about hurts! This is a tough topic but I believe there is hope even in the hurt.
Referenced Book: "Fervent"
Referenced Scripture: Mark 11:25, Ephesians 4:31-32, Romans 12:19-21, Ephesians 4:26-27
Do you feel the pressure that everything is urgernt and it's all dependent upon you? Do you feel pressure to say YES to everything?
Referenced Book: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shirer
Referenced Scripture: Exodus 1, Galatians 5:1, John 5:19, Psalm 61, John 8:32, Matthew 6:33
Do you ever face impure thoughts? Do you ever struggle with impure thinking? This episode we are talking all about purity and how it needs to be guarded and prayed over each day of our lives. It's our choice to draw near to God or to create distance from Him.
Book Referenced: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shirer Scripture Referenced: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:1-2, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 2:9
Has fear ever found you? Do you have a loved one facing fear? Today I'm sharing very personal stories of the way the enemy used fear in my own family.
Book Referenced: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shirer
Scripture Referenced: Psalm 56:3-4, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 32:8, Luke 21:15, John 10:27-29
Shame, guilt, regret.... do any of those cover your past? Let's talk about them! Let's remind each other who our God is.
Referenced Book: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shirer Referenced Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19, Isaiah 40:29-31
Today we are touching on FAMILY! I'm over here sharing a fight we had about ice cream. Say what?
Referenced Book: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shrier
Referenced Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 4:25-26, Proverbs 3:5-6
We must know who we are in Christ because the enemy is relentlessly reminding us who we are not.
Referenced Book: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shrier
Referenced Scripture: Ephesians 1/2:10, Romans 8:15-17, 1 Peter 2:9
What are you focusing on? The enemy wants to make his way into our focus but he has no power there.
Referenced Book: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shrier
Referenced Scipture: Ephesians 1:20-22/6:12, Colossians 2:15, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 3:8, Psalm 30:1/41:11/68:1/138:7, Micah 7:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:3
What are your passionate about? Have you ever lost your "want-to"? Today we are diving into 2 Kings to remind us what to do when we lose our passion.
Scriptures Referenced: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Jeremiah 29: 12&13, Ezekial 36:26
Book Referenced: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shrier
Hey beautiful friends! Today's episode is an introduction to the upcoming series. We have to know who our enemy is, how he attacks, and what we possess as God's children to overcome. I've given some short details and have some questions for you to be thinking on as we go. As always, I pray as you listen you are encouraged and strengthened in your walk with God.
Book reference: "Fervent" Priscilla Shirer
Have you ever felt pressured? Pressured to do it all right now and only on your own?
Scripture: John 5:19
Book Mentioned: "Fervent" by Priscilla Shirer
Each day we have many opportunities to turn. Let's talk about where you are turning today!
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10
Hey friends! Do you have a need that you desire to be met today? Listen to this episode and be assured God has a detailed way of meeting each need.
Shared Scripture: Psalm 23
Shared Book: Tony Evans' Bible Commentary
Have you ever had to leave something in God's hands? Have you wanted to pick it back up again? Or make suggestions to Him on how to fix it?
Mentioned Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Mentioned Book: “Anxious for Nothing” by Max Lucado
This episode we are going to dive into Psalm 37 verse by verse. If you've ever felt like you needed to share your side of the story, prove your point no matter the cost, or have the final say to set the story straight- this one is for you!
Mentioned Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9
Mentioned References: Henry Commentary
Suffering- Grief- Bitterness- Loss- Despair
If any of those describe you, this episode is for you!
If they don't, perhaps you know someone that is and you can.....
Dare to Hope
Mentioned Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26
Take 3 minutes and let's talk about peace!
Mentioned scripture: Romans 12:18 "If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."
Do you ever read God's Word and struggle to understand it? Me too, friend! I am sharing today what I do in those times and a very personal way He met me there this past week. Mentioned scripture: Colossians 1:13 Mentioned resources: Robert Madu Social Dallas Podcast
Rejoice Always? What?! Is that even possible? Let's dig deeper into Philippians 4 and find out.
Mentioned Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5
What day is your trash day? Do you let it pile up or do you quickly dispose of it? Let's talk about it!
Mentioned scripture: 1 John 1:9, James 5:16
"Hurt people, hurt people."
I have heard this quoted many times yet this week I was challenged to change the script.
Every hurt can be an invitation to know God more.
We can turn from our flesh's hurt to the Spirit's fruit.
Scripture mentioned: Proverbs 15:4, Romans 8, John 14, Galatians 5
Which one are you?
The person that buys the gift and gives it early or the person that waits and gives it for the occasion? Today I have a gift I can't wait any longer to share with you. When the world feels overwhelming, God's Word is still uplifting.
Mentioned scripture: 1 Peter 2:9
Mentioned Book: "Breaking Free from Body Shame" by Jess Connolly
Have you ever had one thing shift your entire day?! A drink spilled on your shirt, a flat tire on your car, a hard phone call with a friend. Today let's talk about it and be reminded of the one weapon we have been given to overcome. We don’t fight for a place of victory, we fight from a place of victory. Scripture mentioned: Ephesians 6:14-17