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Mat Hargett
Empowering Us features open and honest conversations about emotional and mental health to share resources and inspiring personal journeys to eliminate stigma, remind us that we are not alone, and empower us to live a life of peace, hope, and joy.
Heard a teaching today about the case for Jesus - believe and you will live.
These points are agreed upon by both Christians and critics.
Wanted to share the highlights:
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Early Sources
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Execution
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Empty Tomb
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Expectation of Resurrection
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Eyewitnesses
To see a complete video of the teaching in detail, you can go here: https://teachings.dwellcc.org/teaching/4763
I had depression.
I was extremely anxious.
I was a jerk (ok, maybe an @ s s ).
I had anger issues.
I habitually drank.
So how did I change?
Listen to find out.
And apply the same to your life.
MatwithoneT #peace #hope #joy #God
Review of chapter 3 in Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones' book "Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure."
Chapter 3: Men as Trees, Walking
Men as Trees, Walking is an interesting chapter title.
Dr. Lloyd-Jones chooses it from the unique healing miracle of a blind man in Mark 8:22-26.
Why does it take Jesus 2 tries to heal the blind man? Does he really need 2 attempts?
And how does this factor into the overall topic of Spiritual Depression?
Listen to find out.
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After hearing about my story, one listener asked to whom do I pray and put my faith.
MatwithoneT #meditation #prayer #faith
Luke 6, Matthew 17
Tune in Sunday at 9AM ET I will be on to review chapter 3 of Dr. Lloyd-Jones's book Spiritual Depression. It starts off with a unique healing miracle by Jesus.
Changes since Reaching 1-Hour Meditation Milestone
Quick video to share the 3 main changes since increasing my meditation to one hour this morning.
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My Mind is Calmer...and what that means.
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More Energy throughout the day
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More Self-Aware of Mind & Body...and what that means
And one key insight at the end...
MatwithoneT #meditation #prayer #personaldevelopment
Reviewing chapter 2 ("The True Foundation") of Dr. Lloyd-Jones's book "Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure." It includes:
- Recap of chapter 1 (book overview: What is Spiritual Depression, its causes, and its cure?)
- Chapter 2: The True Foundation
- Why many never arrive at the true Christian position
- The 2 Principles to enjoy Christian Salvation
Overview of Chapter 1 - General Considerations
- What is Spiritual Depression? - Psalm 42
- Its Causes
- Its Cure
Next week we will review chapter 2 - The True Foundation
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- Sharing 3 things I never admitted about myself
- What is the intrinsic value of a human being?
- Psalm 8
- Culture compared to God's View
- Ultimate expression of how valuable each one of us is
3 Key points I used to overcome habitual drinking:
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Admit you have a problem & Want to Take Action
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Declare your intention to stop (supportive friends)
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Read the Bible
a. Find something talk to God about and meditate on it daily
Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence?
Continuing our series looking at common proverbs, sayings, and fables, we investigate if the grass is greener on the other side.
An interesting result!
It is true, certainly not always...according to the Bible.
Scriptures referenced:
Genesis 3
Exodus 20
Genesis 19
Philippians 3
Psalm 23
John 10
0:00 - 1:11 Introduction; Shoutout
1:11 - 12:33 Mat's Story/Journey
12:33 - 23:08 Do Actions Speak Louder than Words?
Mat Hargett (a.k.a. #MatwithoneT) reflects on his life and then goes into a discussion on the saying "Actions Speak Louder than Words."
Is there biblical truth to "Actions Speak Louder than Words" ?
Passages referenced:
Proverbs 15:4
1 John 3:17-18
Matthew 12:36-37
Matthew 7:21-23
Is the phrase "Love is Blind" biblically correct? References include:
1 Corinthians 13
John 13:34-35
Matthew 9:13
What do you think?
Q1: Why am I not able to love others?
A1: Because my ego is too big
Q2: How do I know that my ego is too big?
A2: One of the reasons is I noticed my inability to forgive.
Q3: Why could I not forgive others?
A3: Watch the video and...
...also learn 3 things to become more forgiving.
What do you think? Leave a comment.
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peace #hope #joy
0:00 Introduction
1:06 What does the Bible say?
2:41 How do you know if you ego is too big?
5:40 The Problem & The Solution
7:16 The Problem with Ego (Pride) and Relationships
8:45 Put God at the center of your life
9:53 How to practice this in your everyday life
Hello everyone, just wanted to hop on and wish everyone a Happy New Year!
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Mat sings! (not well, though)
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 1:20-23
Think about this when you sing O Come O Come Emmanuel
- Christmas is a time to celebrate God sending the Messiah, His Son Jesus, into our world to save us.
- Prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem - Micah 5:2
- Odds of that coming true from Micah to the present - https://empower.global/the-mathematical-probability-that-jesus-is-the-christ/
Does it really say the Messiah will be born of a woman who is a virgin?
In the Old Testament, we start in Genesis with Adam and Eve then end with Isaiah.
Finally, we find the prophecy fulfilled in Luke and Matthew.
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Mat and Dave talk about:
- Mat's meditation techniques, which is a combination of mindfulness and prayer (focusing on Scripture)
- Tricks he uses to keep his mind focused
- Why Mat scribbles everything down in a notebook immediately afterward
- How Mat has used these techniques to change other areas of his life including changing bad habits
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Dave Bradley's Resurrection Records (love vinyl?): http://www.resurrection-records.com/
Logo & Branding by Lydiary Design: https://lydiary.com/
A/V Editing: Makia Singleton
The best way to explain why Mat started this podcast is to share his journey with depression and anxiety.
Mat "had it all" according to the world's standards: living in a nice house with his wife and 3 kids, and financially secure. Then came depression and anxiety.
Refusing to acknowledge the problem and seek help, he lost everything: job, money, and family. Even after various types of therapy and medication, there was no real breakthrough.
Listen to find out how Mat broke through.
Warning: This episode contains a discussion on suicide. If you or anyone you know is having any thoughts about harming themselves, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Looking for a vinyl?...checkout Dave Bradley's Resurrection Records: http://www.resurrection-records.com/
Logo & Branding by...Lydiary Design: https://lydiary.com/
Let us know what you think by emailing us at hello@EmpoweringUs.To
Description of Empowering Us coming in August 2021 which will feature:
- Open and honest conversations about emotional and mental health
- To share resources and inspiring personal journeys
- To eliminate stigma
- Remind us that we are not alone
- Empower us to live a life of peace, hope, and joy
Host: Mat Hargett
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Peace!