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Strength Dignity Life
“Challenging young women to raise the standard on the culture by living out the word of God in every area of life.”
Despite being spiritually engaged and serving as a pastor’s wife, I struggled with my appearance until I invited God into my problem. I identify three major influences that shaped my negative self-view: older women's comments, pervasive media messages, and my own deep-seated insecurities.
Guiding you through scriptural insights and practical steps, I encourage you to take a stand against these voices and embrace the truth of your God-given beauty. I emphasize the importance of spiritual strength, prayer, and applying biblical truths to combat insecurities.
This empowering episode aims to inspire you to live confidently and biblically, embracing a counter-cultural style rooted in faith.
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In this episode, I share my journey from battling severe anxiety while heavily medicated to becoming a powerful prayer warrior. Despite feeling shattered after 12 years of impactful ministry, I found comfort and strength in prayer, transforming my walk-in closet from a place of tears to a battlefield of faith. I candidly recount my struggles with panic attacks, the misconception that Christians don't experience anxiety, and the ultimate revival of my spirit through dedicated prayer. This episode is a testament to the power of prayer, the reality of mental health challenges, and the unwavering strength found in God. I challenge you to embrace the revolutionary life God calls us to, living beyond limitations and into divine power and glory.
Link mentioned:
In the Middle Podcast with Des Wadsworth and Lenny Nasca
Lenny's Instagram: directivecounseling
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In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life podcast, I share a wild story of faith and miracles that totally changed my life. While juggling single motherhood and volunteering, I prayed daily for a car, a job, and a place to live. Then, during a dinner I was invited to, a high school student told me God wanted him to give me whatever I needed. Without thinking, I asked for a car, kicking off a series of unbelievable events. As I reflect on these miracles, I talk about how my prayers shifted from selfish to surrendered and how God showed up in amazing ways. I hope this story fires you up to pray big prayers and trust that God can work miracles in your life too. Tune in and get ready to be inspired!
In this episode I share:
The Power of Persistent Prayer
A Heartfelt Change and God's Provision
God's Perfect Timing
Lessons I Learned from Miracles
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In this first episode of the Strength Dignity Life podcast series on prayer, I share my personal journey towards becoming a prayer warrior. Despite facing tremendous challenges, including a sudden desire for divorce from my then-husband, the loss of income, and the need to care for my children, I turned to God in raw, unfiltered prayer. Through my honest and emotional conversations with God and commitment to Bible study, I developed a deeper relationship with Him. I invite you to explore how authentic prayer can transform your life and encourage you to start this spiritual journey with me. Stay tuned for future episodes where I'll share miraculous answers to prayers during my early journey with God.
In this Episode I discuss:
Introduction to My Prayer Journey
Building a Relationship with God
The Power of Honest Prayer
Transforming My Prayer Life
Invitation to a Deeper Prayer Life
And Next Steps
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Hey friend! Join me, Apryl Ortiz, host of the Strength Dignity Life podcast, as I share my deeply personal journey of revival, faith, and fervent prayer. In this episode, I open up about the moments that brought me closer to God, the transformative power of Scripture, and the 'dangerous prayers' that reignited my faith. Whether you've been with me from the start or you’re just tuning in, this heartfelt episode will inspire you to live out your faith with renewed strength and dignity. Don't miss out, subscribe now and let's embark on this incredible journey together!
Friend if you are down for a personal revival here is the list of "dangerous prayers" for you to pray:
Psalm 139:23-24
Ephesians 4:32
Psalm 51:10-13
Friend, welcome to the revolution...
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In this last segment:
In part 3 of the Single Life Q&A: Unfiltered, we enter a heartfelt discussion. Pastor Jeff and his wife Connie address the struggles and perspectives surrounding singleness in the Christian community. They emphasize the importance of trusting in God's timing and plan, sharing resources to encourage women to maintain faith and patience. They challenge societal pressures to marry and encourage single women to find contentment and purpose in serving the Lord. Pastor Jeff and Connie provide practical advice on dating, the importance of asking meaningful questions, and how to see oneself through God's eyes. The conversation concludes with Pastor Jeff praying for single women, emphasizing their value and worth in God's sight, and encouraging them to embrace their current season while remaining open to God's plans.
Listen to the whole series Single Life Q&A: Unfiltered on our podcast page.
Get to know my guests:
Pastor Jeff and Connie Gill recently transitioned from the role of the senior pastor and Women’s ministry Director of Calvary Chapel South Bay, in Gardena, California where they last served full time beginning in early 2015. They met and became followers of Jesus in the late 1960’s, have been married for more than 47 years, have two amazing sons whom have both graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College as well as their wives who all serve in some form of ministry. Jeff and Connie’s journey together in ministry began in 1987 at Calvary Chapel of Vista, and then continued alongside Pastor Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel at Costa Mesa for 23 years in various capacities including; serving on staff at the Calvary Chapel Conference Center in Millstadt, Austria; Jeff was the Director at Calvary Chapel Christian Camp for two decades, while simultaneously also teaching at Calvary Chapel Bible College in both Twin Peaks and Murrieta for ten years, pastoring Calvary Chapel of Running Springs Ca., as well as assisting Calvary Chapel founder, Pastor Chuck Smith with a wide variety of construction projects all over the world, building radio stations for both Calvary Satellite Network and Calvary Radio Network. But Jeff and Connies real delight is teaching, preaching and Counseling through the Word of God, together they have more than 1500 YouTube Bible studies that are available for free anywhere internet is available around the globe. They have helped plant dozens of churches globally, primarily in Latin America and Africa—both are frequent church leadership and missions conference speakers.
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In this second installment episode with my guests Pastor Jeff and Connie Gill, the discussion centers around the importance of sexual purity from a Christian viewpoint. Emphasis is placed on understanding that sexual purity extends beyond intercourse to include any act or thought that stimulates sexual desire, as defined by the Bible. The conversation highlights the significance of maintaining a godly perspective on sex, the detrimental effects of pornography, and the need to value oneself according to spiritual principles.
Listen as the Gill’s give practical advice on how to deal with sexual desires, including finding alternative activities and seeking support through prayer, Bible reading, and community. The episode concludes by encouraging single women to remain steadfast in their standards and trust in God’s timing for rewarding relationships.
If you haven’t heard the first part of our interview, check it out here.
Get to know my guests:
Pastor Jeff and Connie Gill recently transitioned from the role of the senior pastor and Women’s ministry Director of Calvary Chapel South Bay, in Gardena, California where they last served full time beginning in early 2015. They met and became followers of Jesus in the late 1960’s, have been married for more than 47 years, have two amazing sons whom have both graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College as well as their wives who all serve in some form of ministry. Jeff and Connie’s journey together in ministry began in 1987 at Calvary Chapel of Vista, and then continued alongside Pastor Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel at Costa Mesa for 23 years in various capacities including; serving on staff at the Calvary Chapel Conference Center in Millstadt, Austria; Jeff was the Director at Calvary Chapel Christian Camp for two decades, while simultaneously also teaching at Calvary Chapel Bible College in both Twin Peaks and Murrieta for ten years, pastoring Calvary Chapel of Running Springs Ca., as well as assisting Calvary Chapel founder, Pastor Chuck Smith with a wide variety of construction projects all over the world, building radio stations for both Calvary Satellite Network and Calvary Radio Network. But Jeff and Connies real delight is teaching, preaching and Counseling through the Word of God, together they have more than 1500 YouTube Bible studies that are available for free anywhere internet is available around the globe. They have helped plant dozens of churches globally, primarily in Latin America and Africa—both are frequent church leadership and missions conference speakers.
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In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast, the interview addresses young single women about their journey of faith and singleness. Joined by Pastor Jeff and Connie Gill, the discussion covers real and challenging questions singles face, such as the definition of dating, the appropriateness of dating a non-believer, and the importance of intentions and sexual purity. The episode emphasizes the need to honor God in all aspects of life, offering practical biblical insights and encouragement to navigate singleness with purpose.
This is a 3 Part episode that digs deeper each episode. I encourage you to follow and subscribe so that you receive the episode as soon as it drops. And if you haven’t already, share this episode with a friend via social media, tagging Strength Dignity Life and consider rating and writing a review 😉.
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In this episode, I continue my conversation with Pastor Sean Arviso about dealing with doubts in faith. We discuss the importance of asking questions, having a supportive church community, and seeking answers through prayer and humility. Sean emphasizes the significance of being honest with oneself and others to find healing and encourages seeking knowledgeable resources for understanding Christian apologetics. We also address how to handle potential “church hurt” and the importance of equipping oneself to defend the faith.
Connect with Sean:
Church Website: cccbrawley.org
Church YouTube: youtube.com/@CCCBrawley
Church Instagram: instagram.com/cccbrawley/
Church Facebook: facebook.com/CCCBrawley
Seans books: On Amazon
Links Mentioned
Str.org (Stand to Reason)
Crossexamined.org with Frank Turek
Reasonablefaith.org with William Lane Craig
Gotquestions.org
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In this two-part episode of the Strength, Dignity, Life podcast, I invite my dear friend Pastor Sean Arvizo to discuss the often-taboo topic of doubting and questioning faith. We explore how common these doubts are, even within church communities, and the role of community, prayer, and scripture in addressing them. Sean shares his journey from skepticism to faith, having grown up without a Christian background, and now serving as a pastor. We emphasize the importance of constructively seeking answers to doubts discussing common misconceptions, the role of suffering, and how personal choices can impact one's faith journey.
Connect with Sean:
Church Website: cccbrawley.org
Church YouTube: youtube.com/@CCCBrawley
Church Instagram: instagram.com/cccbrawley/
Church Facebook: facebook.com/CCCBrawley
Seans books: On Amazon
Links Mentioned
Str.org (Stand to Reason)
Crossexamined.org with Frank Turek
Reasonablefaith.org with William Lane Craig
Gotquestions.org
Connect with Me:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
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In this episode of the Strength, Dignity, Life podcast, I interview Noelle Pellicane, a high school graduate who has thrived without a cell phone or social media. Noelle shares her experiences of maintaining strong relationships, exploring hobbies, and deepening her faith without the distractions of digital technology. Together we discuss the positive impacts of her counter-cultural lifestyle, the support of her family, and her intentional approach to time management. Noelle also offers advice for those considering a similar path and highlights the importance of finding identity and acceptance beyond social media.
Connect with Noelle:
https://arlenepellicane.com/
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In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast, I continue my heartfelt conversation with Onjalai Brown on Navigating Singleness, Loneliness, and Purity. Onjalai opens up about physical temptations, dealing with stress and loneliness, and maintaining boundaries in a dating culture that often doesn't value abstinence. We discuss the importance of having a plan to manage temptations, the role of community, and honest communication about real challenges in relationships. Onjalai also shares wisdom for young women dealing with temptations, emphasizing seeking God first. The episode wraps up with practical advice for married women on how to support their single friends. Tune in for an intimate and encouraging conversation that challenges and inspires.
Get to Know My Guest:
Onjalai is a joy oozer, yielded vessel, exhorter, and Godly unifier - seeking to love and make space for all image bearers of Christ. God has called her to teach, lead, and disciple women back to His heart. Onjalai is the founder of Awaken Ministries and they seek to encourage women to find and fulfill their purpose through the power of prayer, insights into Scripture, and the transformative influence of the Holy Spirit. Through her testimony, she aims to inspire others to boldly pursue their purpose and empower them to do the same for those they encounter.
Connect with Onjalai:
https://www.facebook.com/onjalai.brown
https://www.instagram.com/onjalady/
https://www.facebook.com/awakenministries.org
https://www.instagram.com/awaken_women_ministries
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In this episode, Onjalai Brown takes us on an emotional journey of overcoming immense personal struggles, amplified by moments of heart-wrenching loneliness and despair. Through divine interventions, the healing power of friendship, and faith, Onjalai's story is a testament to resilience and the beauty of community. Listen in as she shares profound insights on how faith and connection can transform the darkest seasons of life.
Get to Know My Guest:
Onjalai is a joy oozer, yielded vessel, exhorter, and Godly unifier - seeking to love and make space for all image bearers of Christ. God has called her to teach, lead, and disciple women back to His heart. Onjalai is the founder of Awaken Ministries and they seek to encourage women to find and fulfill their purpose through the power of prayer, insights into Scripture, and the transformative influence of the Holy Spirit. Through her testimony, she aims to inspire others to boldly pursue their purpose and empower them to do the same for those they encounter.
Stay tuned for the next episode where we continue this incredible conversation with Onjalai Brown.
Connect with Onjalai:
https://www.facebook.com/onjalai.brown
https://www.instagram.com/onjalady/
https://www.facebook.com/awakenministries.org
https://www.instagram.com/awaken_women_ministries
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Website : strengthdignitylife.com
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In this podcast episode, I engage in a candid conversation with guest, Onjalai Brown. Together we discuss the challenges she faced transitioning from marriage to singleness, including loneliness and physical temptations. Onjalai, a committed Christian, shares her struggles with sexual sins, such as masturbation and pornography, and how she navigated these challenges with her faith. Together we emphasize the importance of living a counter-cultural, revolutionary life and unpack the role of spiritual disciplines and prayer. Onjalai's story aims to inspire and empower listeners to uphold their commitments to God, despite tough personal circumstances.
Stay tuned for the next episode where we continue this incredible conversation with Onjalai Brown.
Connect with Onjalai:
https://www.facebook.com/onjalai.brown
https://www.instagram.com/onjalady/
https://www.facebook.com/awakenministries.org
https://www.instagram.com/awaken_women_ministries
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In this episode of the Strength Dignity Live podcast, I dive into the complex issue of handling relationships with old friends and ex-boyfriends after committing to a serious walk with God. Explore whether to engage, evangelize, or evade these influences, and learn from my personal stories and biblical examples, such as Joseph’s experience. Listen as I share personal anecdotes and practical advice on making wise decisions, maintaining boundaries, and prioritizing your new faith. It's all about living a revolutionary life and making a clear stand for Christ.
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Did anyone ever warn you that living the Christian life would be difficult? Or that following the call of God wouldn’t be easy? And there would be days when you don’t feel like living for God?
Covered in this episode:
How to respond when life gets difficult
How to handle our emotions when we don't feel like living for God
Where to focus when we are faced with difficulties
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Who comes to mind when you hear the word Supernatural?
OR Rather someone who operates in the supernatural. A Christian Sunday school answer would be Jesus, Elijah, or perhaps Moses. All good answers.
Many of the things they are known for were supernatural. but I would say the real supernatural part of their calling wasn’t so much the miracles they did but what was going on in them and through them..
Today I want to touch on an evident characteristic found in someone who is called. and that is that they operate in the supernatural. Sounds all cray. But don’t get hung up on the word. Go with me on this as I think you will find it’s been bubbling up in you and you didn’t even know it.
Links Mentioned:
Biblegateway.com
Blueletterbible.com
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Do you find yourself posting encouragement for other people on your social media? Or imagine yourself before large crowds sharing the word? It's okay to say yes girl.
If those thoughts have been whirling around in your head then I invite you to listen to this episode!
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Do you sense a calling on your life? Would you like confirmation so you know what steps to take in life? That is the discussion on this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast!
My prayer is that by the end of this episode, you will have clarity on this subject, and more than that it would stir up a deeper relationship with God.
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The Strength Dignity Life Podcast is back with season 7!
The theme of this season is the Revolutionary Life. Listen as I explain the heart behind the theme and share what topics you can expect.
2023 is finally over 🥳!
As we near the 7th year of this podcast I invite you to listen to this episode as I share the miracle that took place in 2023. I hope that this episode encourages you to take the challenge to raise the standard on the culture and live out the word of God in every area of your life!
Be sure to meet me back here in April as I kick off Season 7 of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast. Until then go back and listen to your favorite episodes and the ones you missed. And if you haven't already follow and hit subscribe so you get Season 7 as soon as it drops.
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In this special episode I share the mic with my three beautiful daughters: Bella, Nickole, and Azariah. Imagine yourself sitting around the table with us as we talk about:
🤭 How Nickole talked Azariah into drinking soap
👉🏼 Growing up in a single parent home
👉🏼 Their favorite and least favorite things about adulting
👉🏼 Advice they would give their younger self
😇 And the crazy miracles God did in our family
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Some of us have PTSD from family holiday gatherings. We hope that everyone will come together in love and unity, that is not always the case. We are all sinners. Each family member comes with expectations, attitudes, points of view, history and, in some cases, trauma.
As godly women, the challenge is to respond Biblically. But what does that look like practically? In this episode my friend Lenny Nasca, our "SDL resident counselor" and LCSW gives us the Guide For Surviving Home For The Holidays. In this episode Lenny discusses:
🎄 How to prepare to meet with difficult family
🎄 How to respond to someone who is angry
🎄 The truth about manipulation
🎄What to do after you leave
To connect with Lenny Nasca:
directivecounseling.com
graceaz.com/counseling-center/
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This episode is an honest conversation about dealing with the aftermath of relationship breakups. My guest, Marco Peralta, humbly shares the hard lessons he learned to help other brothers and sisters in Christ avoid the pitfalls that led to a broken relationship.
In this conversation we discuss:
How white lies and technicalities in relationship breed bigger lies
The danger of making your significant other an idol
The lie that sin problems can be resolved by marriage
The reason why physical relationships and breakups hurt so bad
Safe guards to put in place while dating
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In this part ✌🏽 of Single & Celebrating: Navigating the Holidays Solo my guest Christine Martin begins our conversation with her response to folks who ask when she is going to get married. I think her answer is one every single should have ready for the next holiday gathering.
She also discusses:
👩🏻❤️👨🏻 Dating apps
🙅🏻♀️ Putting your life on hold when you are waiting for a husband
💁🏻♀️ And encouraging advice for being a third wheel
Connect with Christine:
Instagram: christine.ann.martin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1358210778
Links mentioned:
Arise
Website: arisemvmt.com
Instagram: arisemvmt
Connect with Me:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
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Being single is hard enough but being single during the holidays is extra hard. From the heavily populated couple posts to the engagement reel, each serve as a barrage of your relationship status. Making it seem that you are the only single girl on the planet. But truth bomb, you're not.
In this episode Homegirl and Minister friend, 37 year-old Christine Martin shares honest conversation about:
☝🏼 The enemies mission to have your relationship status keep you isolated
✌🏽 Learning from and finding common ground with older married women
💁🏻♀️ The thought that your singleness means something's wrong with you
🙅🏻♀️ And the common misconception that you should be married by a certain age.
Connect with Christine:
Instagram: christine.ann.martin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1358210778
Links mentioned:
Arise
Website: arisemvmt.com
Instagram: arisemvmt
Connect with Me:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
Facebook: Strength Dignity Life
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Friend, we are back in part two of my convo with former Women's National Soccer League's, Jaelene Hinkle Daniels.
If you didn’t hear part one, you are missing out Homegirl! In the last episode, she discussed the pressure of being a collegiate athlete and the temptation to live the worldly lifestyle of partying on the weekend and showing up drunk at church on Sunday.
She ended the conversation with the miracle healing that ushered her to her spot on the national team. That is where we pick up the story. And spoiler alert 😋 our conversation includes the bold controversial stand that made her a Modern Day Ruth 👸🏻
Y’all after this episode you are sure to come out with fire lit up in your bones, ready to take your stand for Jesus!
Connect with Jaelene Daniels:
Instagram: jaelenedaniels
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If you are an athlete who understands the struggle of managing peer pressure and living the Christian life, this episode is for you 🫶🏼.
In this two part episode featuring my guest, former US Women's National Soccer Team, Jaelene Hinkle Daniels, we hear the honest challenges and pressures of being a collegiate athlete.
In this conversation, we discuss:
⚽️ Owning your faith in college
⚽️ The temptation to live the worldly lifestyle: drinking and partying and going to church on Sunday
⚽️ And the miracle that gave her a leg up into the US Women's National Team
Connect with Jaelene Daniels:
Instagram: jaelenedaniels
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Website : strengthdignitylife.com
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Over the course of six years teaching women about color analysis, helping them uncover their clothing personalities, and selecting outfits that suit their body type, I've encountered a striking realization. I've encountered more women ensnared by their clothing choices than nearly any other form of addiction. So in this episode I share truths to help women find personal freedom and tools to express themselves through their personal style.
In this episode I reference Season 3 Episodes:
13 Unlocking Your Personal Style
14 Finding Your Best Colors
15 Your Guide to Dressing with Balance
The Following are located on the Resource Page of the Strength Dignity Life Website:
The Closet Outfit Planner
Free Color Quiz
27 Hanger Online Course
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Do you understand the experience of working in a job where drama is prevalent, your Christian values are constantly put to the test, and the thought of quitting often crosses your mind? That is the discussion on this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast.
In this epiosode I talk about:
My experience of working in a difficult work environment.
How to respond to gossip
Our mission to serve those around us
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Kelly Ramsland is an RN and Director of Mobilize Medical for Developing Workers. As a seasoned saint with a heart to serving the hurting Kelly shares her heart and best practices for serving the Lord in the secular arena. In this second part of my conversation with Kelly she discusses:
👉🏼 Creating a strategy to avoid burnout
👉🏼 How to pray for those in the nursing field
👉🏼 How Developing Workers is serving those in Tanzania and how you can get involved
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Website: developingworkers.com
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One ministry that is commonly overlooked and under appreciated is that of nursing. In this episode guest Kelly Ramsland shares the honest joys and struggles of this high calling to serve the hurting.
Here in part 1 Kelly discusses:
👩⚕️How to share the gospel with your patients
👩⚕️ Daily Christian disciplines to help you through your day
👩⚕️ How to help from getting angry, resentful and impatient with those you serve
👩⚕️ How faith is tested when you serve people who are hurting, broken and or dying.
Kelly Ramsland is an RN and Director of Mobilize Medical with Developing Workers.
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Website: developingworkers.com
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Have you been dreaming of being a stay-at-home mom your whole life? Can you see yourself baking cookies, playing with your kids, maybe even homeschooling? Have you ever considered motherhood a ministry? In this episode, Guest Andrea Fortenberry of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering Podcast shares the joys, challenges, and surprises of living out the ministry of motherhood. She also has a sweet word of encouragement to single ladies who are always the bridesmaid and never the bride.
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Website: andreafortenberry.com
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Are you interested in serving in Special Education? Whether you realize it or not your gift to serve in that area is a calling and a ministry. In this episode I have my friend Occupational Therapist (OT), Patty MacDonald join me to discuss...
How she lives out her faith through her work
What she wished someone had told her when she started as an OT
Advice to new OT's
What led her to begin a Special Needs Sunday School class
And the beautiful story of how a boy with a genetic disorder has impacted her life.
Special Needs Ministry Mentioned
joniandfriends.org
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Do you feel called into the fitness world? In this second part of my conversation with fitness trainer Mel Wadsworth we pick up our conversation with Mel sharing what it looks like practically to serve in the ministry of personal training.
Here are some of the things she shares about in this episode:
👉🏼 Earning the right to be heard before you share the gospel
👉🏼 Seeing every work day as a ministry opportunity
👉🏼 God working miracles and answering prayer requests
Links Mentioned:
S06E02 - Marketplace Ministry - Fitness Trainer Part 1 - Mel Wadsworth
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Saying yes to the calling of God in our lives can be a wild ride and for my guest lead pastors wife and fitness trainer Mel Wadsworth, it proves to be the journey of a lifetime! Mel's journey has included her serving as a kids pastor, becoming the wife of a lead pastor and ultimately finding her niche in fitness world as a personal trainer.
From her home in England to the desert of Arizona, Mel has had her share of lessons on what it is to live out the call of God. And in this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast we discuss:
👉🏼 The importance of having your identity in Christ on lock so that you are not swayed by others opinions of what you should be doing
👉🏼 Seeing your calling as a way of life rather than a compartment of your life
Links Mentioned:
Season 1 Episode 67 Loving God With My Talents - Des Wadsworth
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“I cannot even begin to tell you how much it means to me that you homegirl are listening right now, because whether you realize it or not, every time that you listen, we grow closer and closer as family.” — Apryl Ortiz
Listen in to this weeks podcast to see whats coming up in Season 6!
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Karrie Scott Garcia is back again in part two in our conversation based on her book Free & Fully Alive Reclaiming The Story Of Who You Were Created To Be.
In this segment Karrie discusses:
🫶🏼 How to hold someones story well
👂🏻The importance of listening and lovingly sitting in the uncomfortable
😈 The role the enemy plays in keeping us from living free and fully alive.
To connect with Karrie:
Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie's website: https://www.wearefm.org/
Free & Fully Alive: wearefm.org/shop
What does it mean to live free and fully alive in Christ this side of heaven? On this episode guest Karrie Scott Garcia shares Biblical truth and personal insight taken from her book Free & Fully Alive Reclaiming The Story Of Who You Were Created To Be. In this episode of our two-part conversation Karrie discusses:
👉🏼 Why believers in Jesus Christ can feel far from free like they have somehow missed out on the abundant life Jesus promised.
👉🏼 How the enemy works life's traumas to keep you from your calling
👉🏼 The cycle of false freedom
👉🏼 Behavior modification vs heart transformation
👉🏼 The importance of tending to our trauma
Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on Part 2 when it releases!
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Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia
Karrie's website: https://www.wearefm.org/
Free & Fully Alive: wearefm.org/shop
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This last episode in my three part conversation with Erica Wiggenhorn, Sara Reid, and Tracy Steel answering What To Do If Your Church Doesn't Have a Women's Ministry, we pick up the conversation with Sara and discuss:
👉🏼Seeing the value in intergenerational relationships
👉🏼Being intentional about mentoring and discipling younger girls
👉🏼And The importance of being in community with other women
Follow Erica, Tracy, & Sara:
Erica - @ericawiggenhorn Ericawiggenhorn.com
Tracy - @tracymsteel Tracymsteel.com
To get your copy of A Redesigned Life go to tracymsteel.com/a-redesigned-life/
Sara - @sarajoy99
My Only Aim : https://myonlyaim.com/
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Would you like to find a mentor within your church? In this second part of my conversation with Erica Wiggenhorn, Tracy Steel, and Sara Reid they share insight on where to find a mentor within your church and guide us through simple resources to kick-start discipleship.
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Erica - @ericawiggenhorn Ericawiggenhorn.com
To order your copy of Letting God Be Enough go to shop.ericawiggenhorn.com
Tracy - @tracymsteel Tracymsteel.com
Sara - @sarajoy99
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Are you attending a church that does not provide a Women's Ministry or discipleship? Friend that is becoming more and more common these days. So what should you do about it? That is the question we answer on this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast.
In this 3-part Episode guests Erica Wiggenhorn, Sara Reid, and Tracy Steel founders answer our question and provide practical steps for discipleship.
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Erica - @ericawiggenhorn Ericawiggenhorn.com
Tracy - @tracymsteel Tracymsteel.com
Sara - @sarajoy99
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In this third part of "The Difference Between Mentorship and Discipleship" guest Courtney Lowman shares:
👉🏼 5 things to do in a discipleship relationship
👉🏼 What to look for in a disciple
👉🏼 4 steps to finding someone to disciple
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Website: www.journeyofruth.com
Facebook: @journeyofruth
Instagram: @journeyofruth
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This podcast episode is part 2 of "The Difference Between Mentorship and Discipleship" with guest Courtney Lowman of The Journey Of Ruth Podcast.
In this conversation we discuss:
👉🏼 The differences in coaching, mentoring, and discipling
👉🏼 Encouragement for those who think they don't have a cool testimony
👉🏼 Qualities of a disciple
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Website: www.journeyofruth.com
Facebook: @journeyofruth
Instagram: @journeyofruth
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There is so much confusion around Discipleship. Like which program to use, what qualifies you and what topics should be addressed. In this three part series my guest Courtney Lowman, host of The Journey of Ruth Podcast, helps clarify the confusion and give practical advice on making reproducible disciples.
Here in Part 1 Courtney shares:
👉🏼 5 things to do in a discipleship relationship
👉🏼 What to look for in a disciple
👉🏼 4 steps to finding someone to disciple
For more great information on discipleship:
Website: www.journeyofruth.com
Facebook: @journeyofruth
Instagram: @journeyofruth
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In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast I share how I used to struggle with comparison and insecurity regarding my personal style and how by the grace of God I was able to overcome it.
In this episode I talk about:
Style Personalities
How to remove insecurity and kill comparison
The truth that can set us free
Links Mentioned:
Season 3 Episode 13 - Unlocking Your Personal Style
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This episode is a follow-up from my last conversation with guest Lisa Allen on understanding our God-given wiring. In this, part two of the discussion Lisa explains the "What Shoe are You" personality assessment she created.
In this conversation we discuss:
The Four Shoe personalities
How the different personalities play out in a small group Bible study and how to appreciate the differences
Each of us was created with a unique God-given wiring. And the better that we understand our wiring, the better we can live confidently in our identity. In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast, certified life coach and personal friend, Lisa Allen shares her expertise with us to better understand the benefits of our God-given wiring.
In this conversation we discuss:
Her six C's you get from understanding your God-given wiring
What factors affect our personality
What the Bible says in regards to our personality
Personality bias
How to work with our strengths and weaknesses
In this episode we talk about Lisa's Shoe assessment which can be downloaded from our website!
To connect with Lisa:
Instagram: @lisaallenconfidencecoach
Facebook: /LJAllenCoaching
LinkedIn: /lisa-allen-yourconfidencecoach
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This episode is part two of "The Truth About Toxic Friendships". For this conversation I invited my friend Lenny Nasca to the conversation.
In this conversation we discuss:
When and how to cut off a toxic friendship
How to cultivate a healthy relationship according to scripture
And why its hard for us to identify toxic friendships
For further help with this topic connect with Lenny at directivecounseling.com
If you have a topic you would like Apryl and Lenny to discuss, head to our website and send us a message!
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We all struggle with friendship at some point but there are some of us that no matter how careful we try to be we tend to find ourselves in toxic friendships.
We all struggle with friendship at some point...
In this episode of the SDL Podcast we uncover the the truth about toxic friendships and help you begin your journey to more healthy relationships. For this conversation I invited my friend Lenny Nasca to the conversation a licensed LCSW.
In this conversation we discuss:
What a healthy friendship should look like
Our responsibility as Christ followers in regards to friendship
The warning signs of a toxic friendship
Links to connect with Lenny:
directivecounseling.com
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Friendship is one of the joys of life.
Laughing, crying, sharing experiences together. That's what makes it so special. But no matter how precious that bond can be, it's not immune to difficulty. As women who choose to live biblically, we need to know the best way to honor God with our friendships. In this episode guest Amberly Neese shares her best friendship advice taken from her Book The Belonging Project: Finding Your Tribe and Learning to Thrive.
In this conversation She covers:
Why we tend to struggle with close friends
The different levels of friendship
What the Bible say about friendship
How to be a good friend to others
Connect with Amberly:
Visit her website www.amberlyneese.com.
Facebook (@Amberly Neese – Comedian/Speaker)
Instagram (@amberlyneese_comedian).
Check out Amberly's new book!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mE96iBiF9q7McGePALnHtM3WMF-aVuQ_/edit
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Season 5 is finally here! And it is chalk full of wonderful guests and incredible content! In this episode Apryl gives the line up of guests and topics for this new season.
Below is just a glimpse into the topics and guests that will be sharing their wisdom and experience on Friendship, Discipleship and Mentorship
Lessons on friendship with Author and Comedian, Amberly Neese. Toxic Friends with Lenny Nasca, LCSW. Understanding our God given wiring with Lisa Allen just to name a few.
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Season 5 of the SDL Podcast is right around the corner with a whole new set of episodes on Discipleship Mentoring Relationships! In this episode Apryl explains:
What discipleship looks like in everyday life
And what Episodes are coming up in Season 5
Links Mentioned
Michael Villero: kuyacreative.com
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Are you a college or university senior who continually lives in fear of the future? Do you cringe when someone asks you what you will do when you graduate? In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast guest, Katy McCown shares Biblical encouragement from Proverbs 31:25 to help you laugh without fear of the future.
Katy McCown is the president of She Laughs Ministries, a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, and a national speaker.
In this conversation we discuss:
Our motivations for wanting to know our future
How to relieve the burden of figuring out our future
What to say when someone asks and you don't know what you are doing after graduation
Links Mentioned
Holy Habits : Bible Reading- Season 2 Episode 2
Practical Help to Ignite Bible Reading - Barb Roose Season 4 Episode 20
7 Prayers to Help You Smile Without Fear!
Connect with Katy McCown:
Website: katymccown.com
Instagram: katymccown
Facebook: Katy McCown
Podcast: Best Day Ever
Conference: shelaughsconference.com
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This Episode is the second part in a conversation with Jessica Knight, Executive Director of FIRE Revolution advocacy.
In this conversation we discuss:
Recruiting
Grooming
What to watch out for during a girls night out
And how to help victims and survivors find freedom
Links Mentioned
Facebook: Fire Revolution
www.thefirerevolution.com
www.intotheinferno.org
YouTube:
Fire Revolution
Hotline: 1 (623)-396-6617
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How do you know if you or a friend is about to be sex trafficked? In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life podcast my guest Executive Director of F.I.R.E. Revolution, Jessica Knight have an eye opening conversation about human trafficking here in our own backyard.
In this conversation we discuss:
Domestic human trafficking
What is considered legal and illegal regarding the activities of Pimps
What traffickers look for on your social media to decide whether to recruit
Father wounds that make you a target recruit
And mine and Jessica's personal stories regarding the subject
Links Mentioned
Facebook: Fire Revolution
www.thefirerevolution.com
www.intotheinferno.org
YouTube:
Fire Revolution
Hotline: 1 (623)-396-6617
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Do you desire a vibrant relationship with the Bible but find yourself succumbing to distraction and time limits? Have you tried different methods and you still can't stay consistent? in this episode, Author, Speaker and Bible Connector, Barb Roose shares her "Practical Help to Ignite Bible Reading".
In this conversation we discuss:
Combatting guilt of inconsistent Bible reading
How much time should be spent in reading
Physical preparation for connecting with God
Do I still need to read my Bible if I am going to Bible Study
And the signs of a faithful Bible reader
Links Mentioned:
Lectio 365 App
YouVersion App
To Connect with Barb Roose
Website: https://www.barbroose.com
Facebook author page: https://facebook.com/barbararoose
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbroose
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/barbroose
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If you are someone who struggles every year to find the perfect outfit for Christmas parties then this episode is for you! In this episode I share practical advice to help you get through your last minute outfit shopping trip as well as information on small changes you can make to elevate the clothes you already own!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Season 3 Episode 13 - Unlocking Your Personal Style
Closet Outfit Planner
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In this conversation we discuss:
The first examples of family dysfunction in the Bible
What to do when your family reminds you how you screwed up, again.
What to do when you are asked why you are still not married
How to respond to family members that are hurtful
How to draw healthy boundaries with family
And how to navigate guilt trips with love
Follow My Homegirl Laurie Davies at:
Website: lauriedavies.life
Instagram: lauriedaviesauthor
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Every family has some sort of dysfunction. An estranged father, alcoholic uncles, divorced family, and angry relatives. And one thing you can count on this time of year is the holidays ability to bring out the dysfunction in families! So in this episode of my Surviving the Holidays series I invited good friend and author Laurie Davies to share her wisdom, taken from an article she wrote entitled The 12 Dysfunctional Days of Christmas.
In this conversation we discuss:
The first examples of family dysfunction in the Bible
What to do when your family reminds you how you screwed up, again.
What to do when you are asked why you are still not married
How to respond to family members that are hurtful
How to draw healthy boundaries with family
And how to navigate guilt trips with love
Follow My Homegirl Laurie Davies at:
Website: lauriedavies.life
Instagram: lauriedaviesauthor
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Girl we are back with part 2 in our episode on trust issues. listen as Lenny drops wisdom on things like:
How violence and sexual assault affects trust
How dating and marriage relationships suffer from lack of trust
My testimony of trusting my husband through his struggle with porn.
The healing process
Links:
directivecounseling.com
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One of the most common struggles among the Fatherless are trust Issues. And after years of trauma it can seem impossible to ever trust again. I know because that is my story. Shortly after marriage I became aware of my struggle and as a result I found freedom. It’s because of the freedom I received that I decided to do this episode. I figure it’s only fair that I share this with you so that you can also learn to trust again.
To talk about this delicate topic I invited guest Leonard Nasca, a licensed LCSW.
In this conversation we discuss:
Where trust issues originate
How trusting Mom is different from trusting Dad
How broken trust affects adolescent relationships with the opposite sex
Validation
Links:
directivecounseling.com
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Do the temptations of college life, peer pressure and FOMO have you compromising your faith? In this last episode of the College Survival Series my guest Alyssa D. Gordon shares her story of going from Hoochie Mama to Saved Sanctified Daughter of the King!
in this conversation we talk about:
The difficulty of leaving a sexually active life.
Dealing with rejection
And the idea that church folk are boring and no fun.
As well as encouragement to those who feel called by God but struggle with the party life.
Links Mentioned
Instagram @alyssadgordon
https://instagram.com/alyssadgordon
YouTube: Wonderful acts
https://youtube.com/c/WonderfulActs
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Are You looking for a church to attend?
Are you confused about whether or not the church you are researching is Bible believing? In this episode of the Strength Dignity Life Podcast guest Chris Nunn, a Pastor at Christ Community Church in El Centro, California will answer this question and more.
In this conversation we discuss:
Things to consider before you head off to college as pertains to church.
What to look for in a statement of faith
What to look for on your first visit
Do I need a home church if I am involved in an on Campus Ministry?
Links Mentioned
Download the CCC APP for Android
Download the CCC APP for iOS
CCCIV.org Website
Watch Live Sunday
Watch Live Midweek
Watch On Demand
Catch the Daily Drops
YouTube
Vimeo
Podbean (Audio)
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In this second episode of "Lessons From a Reluctant Coffee Shop Owner" guest Jasmine McGinnis picks back in her story after the tragic death of her sister.
In this episode she shares:
Valuable life lessons
Things to consider before start-up
Practical advice for starting your coffee business
Connect with Jasmin:
Instagram: baristasdailygrind , cupofcoa
Website: cupofcoa.com
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In this second episode of "Lessons From a Reluctant Coffee Shop Owner" guest Jasmine McGinnis picks back in her story after the tragic death of her sister.
In this episode she shares:
Valuable life lessons
Things to consider before start-up
Practical advice for starting your coffee business
Connect with Jasmin:
Instagram: baristasdailygrind , cupofcoa
Website: cupofcoa.com
Connect with your girl Apryl:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
Facebook: Strength Dignity Life
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life, Barista's Daily Grind and Cup of Coa!
Have you ever dreamt of opening your own coffee shop? The thrill of being your own boss, providing a place where people can hang out, enjoy conversation, and all the while making it rain. That’s the life!
In this episode of the College Survival Series Guest Jasmin McGinnis owner and operator of Barista's Daily Grind shares her life with us and what it takes to live that dream.
Connect with Araceli:
Instagram: baristasdailygrind , cupofcoa
Website: cupofcoa.com
Connect with your girl Apryl:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
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Mentioned in this Podcast:
Rooted Church Sylmar
Website: rootedchurchsylmar.com
Instagram: rootedchurchsylmar
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Have you ever dreamt of opening your own coffee shop? The thrill of being your own boss, providing a place where people can hang out, enjoy conversation, and all the while making it rain. That’s the life!
In this episode of the College Survival Series Guest Jasmin McGinnis owner and operator of Barista's Daily Grind shares her life with us and what it takes to live that dream.
Connect with Araceli:
Instagram: baristasdailygrind , cupofcoa
Website: cupofcoa.com
Connect with your girl Apryl:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
Facebook: Strength Dignity Life
Mentioned in this Podcast:
Rooted Church Sylmar
Website: rootedchurchsylmar.com
Instagram: rootedchurchsylmar
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life, Cupacoa, and Baristasdailygrind!
In this second episode of "When Life Happens and Dreams Don't Come True" guest Araceli Godoy shares her open and honest struggles with doing ministry alone without a husband to share things with. And the spiritual insights she has learned from wrestling through singleness and understanding what it is to serve God wholeheartedly.
Connect with Araceli:
Instagram: not.youraveragechurchgirl
Podcast: Not Your Average Church Girl
Connect with Apryl:
Website: strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
Facebook: Strength Dignity Life
Mentioned in this Podcast:
Rooted Church Sylmar
Website: rootedchurchsylmar.com
Instagram: rootedchurchsylmar
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
In this second episode of "When Life Happens and Dreams Don't Come True" guest Araceli Godoy shares her open and honest struggles with doing ministry alone without a husband to share things with. And the spiritual insights she has learned from wrestling through singleness and understanding what it is to serve God wholeheartedly.
Connect with Araceli:
Instagram: not.youraveragechurchgirl
Podcast: Not Your Average Church Girl
Connect with Apryl:
Website: strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram: strengthdignitylife
Facebook: Strength Dignity Life
Mentioned in this Podcast:
Rooted Church Sylmar
Website: rootedchurchsylmar.com
Instagram: rootedchurchsylmar
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
Imagine, growing up, planning out your whole life, what college you're gonna attend, what kind of man you're gonna marry, how many kids you're gonna have, where you'll live and the dream job that you are created to do. Years of plan. Then without warning, due to circumstances out of your control, those plans change. And that dream job that you are convinced God created you for is nothing more than a hopeless fairy tale.
That is the topic of this episode with guest Araceli Godoy, Pastor and host of the Not Your Average Church Girl podcast.
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Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Connect with Araceli :
Instagram: not.youraveragechurchgirl
Podcast: Not Your Average Church Girl
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
Imagine, growing up, planning out your whole life, what college you're gonna attend, what kind of man you're gonna marry, how many kids you're gonna have, where you'll live and the dream job that you are created to do. Years of plan. Then without warning, due to circumstances out of your control, those plans change. And that dream job that you are convinced God created you for is nothing more than a hopeless fairy tale.
That is the topic of this episode with guest Araceli Godoy, Pastor and host of the Not Your Average Church Girl podcast.
Connect with Me And Don't forget the tag me on Social:
Instagram : strengthdignitylife
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Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Connect with Araceli :
Instagram: not.youraveragechurchgirl
Podcast: Not Your Average Church Girl
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
The last two episodes in this College Survival Series was on Money this episode follows up with one of my favorite ways to steward Gods money... thrifting! Listen as I share my secrets and best practices to help you thrift store shop like a pro!
In this episode I share:
How to prepare for your shopping trip
Things to keep in mind when deciding on an item
Tips and tricks to make shopping easier
And coveted finds!
Links and episodes Mentioned:
Free Color Quiz: strengthdignitylife.com/resources
Season 3 Episode 13 Unlocking Your Personal Style
Season 3 Episode 14 Finding Your Best Colors
Season 3 Episode 15 Your Guide to Dressing with Balance
Connect with Me And Don't forget the tag me on Social:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
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Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
The last two episodes in this College Survival Series was on Money this episode follows up with one of my favorite ways to steward Gods money... thrifting! Listen as I share my secrets and best practices to help you thrift store shop like a pro!
In this episode I share:
How to prepare for your shopping trip
Things to keep in mind when deciding on an item
Tips and tricks to make shopping easier
And coveted finds!
Links and episodes Mentioned:
Free Color Quiz: strengthdignitylife.com/resources
Season 3 Episode 13 Unlocking Your Personal Style
Season 3 Episode 14 Finding Your Best Colors
Season 3 Episode 15 Your Guide to Dressing with Balance
Connect with Me And Don't forget the tag me on Social:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram : strengthdignitylife
Facebook : Strength Dignity Life
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
This episode picks up where we left off in the last segment of Real Money Talk with guest DeAnna VandenHam.
In this episode of our College Survival Series we will cover:
Buy now pay later programs
How to handle unforeseen car repairs
And where to begin when establishing a spending plan
Links Mentioned:
Crown Budget Calculators
Mint
Financial Peace University
If you are interested in joining email me and put "Financial Peace" in the subject line and I can connect you with DeAnna!
If you made a decision to follow Christ today email me and let me know! I would love to pray for you and give you some next steps to help you as you begin your life with Jesus.
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Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
This episode picks up where we left off in the last segment of Real Money Talk with guest DeAnna VandenHam.
In this episode of our College Survival Series we will cover:
Buy now pay later programs
How to handle unforeseen car repairs
And where to begin when establishing a spending plan
Links Mentioned:
Crown Budget Calculators
Mint
Financial Peace University
If you are interested in joining email me and put "Financial Peace" in the subject line and I can connect you with DeAnna!
If you made a decision to follow Christ today email me and let me know! I would love to pray for you and give you some next steps to help you as you begin your life with Jesus.
Connect with Me:
Website : strengthdignitylife.com
Instagram : strengthdignitylife
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Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
To the girl in college regularly calling home, asking mama to Venmo you 20 more bucks for gas and crispy cream, this episode is for you! In this episode of Real Money talk DeAnna VandenHam is my guest to answer:
God's view of money versus the culture
Answers to student loans and
Do I need a credit card to establish credit
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Website: strengthdignitylife.com
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
To the girl in college regularly calling home, asking mama to Venmo you 20 more bucks for gas and crispy cream, this episode is for you! In this episode of Real Money talk DeAnna VandenHam is my guest to answer:
God's view of money versus the culture
Answers to student loans and
Do I need a credit card to establish credit
Connect with Me:
Instagram : strengthdignitylife
Facebook : Strength Dignity Life
Website: strengthdignitylife.com
Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and help me reach even more young women. And if this was helpful please share it on your social media and tag Strength Dignity Life!
This episode picks back up in the conversation with Alex Vazquez and myself on "from Christian to atheist for the sake of the grade". In this segment Alex shares advice she would give to her younger self . She gives thought provoking questions as well as answers for things like: Does God exist? Did Jesus exist? Is the Bible or scripture true?
And how to answer a hostile Atheist professors
In this episode Alex references: J. Warner Wallace - "Cold Case Christianity"
And for further study Alex suggests Frank Turek's- "I don't have enough faith to be an Athiest", Gary Habermas- "Risen Indeed", Daniel Wallace: " Textual Criticism" and the Credo Courses
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Imagine being raised in a Christian family from kids church to youth group but now you find yourself sitting in a large auditorium, freshman year, and at the front of the room a professor, who as far as you are concerned is the smartest guy you know. He opens his lecture with the statement "there is no such thing as God". And for the first time in your life doubt enters your mind and you begin to question "does God really exist?". Or are my parents just full of crap and I’ve been ignorant enough to believe it? That, friend, is the question we are wrestling with on this episode of Strength Dignity Life.
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In this last episode of the College Survival series with guests Ali Lo Piccolo & Avery Ratzlaff these girls get real on the topics:
Boyfriends and boundaries
Homesickness
The need for community
And prioritizing God
Chica, if this series has encouraged you please share it with your friends and don't forget to tag strengthdignitylife if you share on social media.
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This second episode in the College Survival series guest Avery Ratzlaff and Ali LoPiccolo continue to grace us with their wisdom and insights into college woes and L.O.L.'s regarding:
Attempts at clean eating
Best practices to combat technology issues
Time management
And learning curves
Girl, if you haven't followed or clicked subscribe, what are you waiting for!? Believe me you don't want to miss the next episode where we talk: relationships, homesickness and thriving in your walk with the Lord. You don't want to miss it!
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In this first episode of the College Survival Series Ali LoPiccolo and returning guest Avery Ratzlaff share their wisdom and experience of living the University life.
Topics in this episode:
Navigating the campus
What to wear
Living with roommates
Dining hacks
And surviving without a car
Girl, if this episode is is helpful for you please share it with a friend! And don't forget to rate and write a review.
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It's time for a break!
A summer break that is. Rest is incredibly important for good content creation and refueling so for the next three months Apryl will be preparing for season four.
In the meantime be sure to follow and hit subscribe so you are the first to know when the new episode drops! And as mentioned in this podcast follow Apryl on social media to stay connected and see her at either the She Laughs Conference or the Strength & Dignity Conference. Click the links for more information.
If your church would like to host a Strength & Dignity Conference you can inquire on our website.
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She Laughs Conference http://shelaughsconference.com/
Shopping for clothes can be tough! But Apryl shares a simple guide that can help you make your next shopping trip a success.
In this in this episode you will learn reasons why your clothes may not fit, how to identify your body shape, how to dress to minimize problem areas, and what cut and styles work best for your body shape.
Mentioned in this Episode: Thirdlove
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strengthdignitylife.com
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If you have ever wanted add color to your wardrobe but not sure how this episode is here to help!
In this episode learn:
What colors look best on you
How to incorporate your colors into your wardrobe
And give you deeper appreciation of how naturally beautiful God created you.
To become a financial partner of this podcast go to: strengthdignitylife.com
Style is something some of us really struggle with.
We want to be fashionable we just don’t know where to start. In this episode Apryl helps you Identify your style personality and even encourage you to dream a little.
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Have you ever been late for church because you have nothing to wear? Or made up lame excuses for not showing up someplace because you couldn’t find something that looked good on you? These frivolous first world problems are more common than you think. And each are incredibly common for all women and if they matter to us they matter to God.
If you are looking for encouragement and direction in this listen as Apryl shares the "heart" lessons she learned in preparing to dress for our mission.
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Do you know what it's like to have victory on Sunday and get sucker punched by the enemy on Monday? Sucker punches through unsuspected are something we can expect from the enemy of our soul. If he can keep us down it will stop us from moving forward on our mission. If you find yourself in a moment of spiritual weakness I encourage you to listen!
In this episode I reference: Episode 71 on Spiritual Warfare and Episode 13 on Fasting.
If you would like to learn more about the ministry or become a financial partner head over to our website at : strengthdignitylife.com
Do you struggle to obey God in the moment? Do your emotions tend to lead you down a spiral of disobedience? Obedience to God is one of the most difficult things to submit to as believers but it is entirely possible. Especially when you understand the things that encompass obedience. So if you are looking to grow in this listen Apryl shares practical help from scripture that will help you walk in obedience.
To learn more about Strength & Dignity Life or to become a financial partner head over to strengthdignitylife.com.
Do you remember the day you surrendered your life to Jesus? Everything in the world made sense. Life was still falling apart but something inside you stirred hope that everything would fall into place.
Life’s problems don’t get automatically solved when we become a Christian, in most cases they seem to intensify. But God in his wisdom has a way of using life’s problems to mature us spiritually, when we put into practice the truth of his word.
If you find yourself trudging through trials and need some clarity listen as I share a few things to help you on your journey to overcome the trials of life.
For more information or to partner with the work of Strength & Dignity Life head over to our website at : strengthdignitylife.comstrengthdignitylife.com
Are you currently struggling with a massive To-Do list that has you consumed in worry?
Worry and fear have a way of making everyday tasks seem like a mountain between you and the abundant life. If this describes your present situation you are gonna want to listen to this episode as Apryl unpacks the hope that lies in the pages of scripture.
For more from Apryl be sure to check out the Strength & Dignity Website at strengthdignitylife.com
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This episode is part 2 in the series SDL Origins the message I delivered to the 55+ Bible study group I spoke at in Tempe, Arizona.
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This two part Episode is a recording of a message I delivered in Tempe, Arizona at a 55+ gathering. In this first part of my message I share the alarming statistics plaguing our ministry demographic and how my painful past served as the catalyst for starting a revolution to see young women set free by the power of Gods word!
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In this episode Apryl shares her 200 lb weight loss journey, the good, the bad, and the embarrassing.
Listen as she shares the hard truth of overcoming sin and anxiety with a solid diet of truth and obedience to God's word.
In this episode she gives four helpful tips that she implemented that helped her see results.
If this information is helpful to you please consider leaving a comment on the the website: strengthdignitylife.com
Do you know the feeling of being so overweight that your body feels heavy and your energy is zapped? Making decisions like going to the grocery store or hanging out with friends based on how far you will have to walk to get there or if there will be enough physical space for you to ride in a car?
As dramatic as that all sounds that was my life for 20 years. I was captive to my weight and more importantly my perception of myself. And that my friend is the topic of conversation in this episode of the SDL Podcast.
Here is my story of how I overcame 200 lb of misery and in turn learned to love God well.
In this episode I reference: Episode 58 of Season 1 with guest Alexandrea Vazquez.
To connect with me head over to my website at: strengthdignitylife.com
We are back with part 2 in the conversation between Apryl and Ozzie Ortiz where Ozzie lays out the framework for how to pursue your purpose.
In this Episode Ozzie discusses:
Creating a vision statement for life
How to identify your core values
And the big question of finding your "calling"
If you would like more great information on this topic be sure to check out Purpose Project at:
purposeprojectxxi.org
Instagram: purposeprojectxxi
Do you continually find yourself straight trippin' on what your purpose or career should be? Do you need a little direction and wisdom to move your life goals into motion? Friend, listen up as guest Ozzie Ortiz the founder of Purpose Project XXI (which happens to be Apryl's husband) drops wisdom and direction on you!
In this two-part episode Ozzie gives the basic foundation for pursuing your purpose.
For backstory context on this episode check out Strength Dignity Life Podcast Season 1 Episodes: 43 and 50 which were referenced in this episode.
To learn more about Purpose Project XXI head over to:
https://www.purposeprojectxxi.org/
Instagram: purposeprojectxxi
Facebook: Purpose Project XXI
In this Intro to Season 3, Apryl is joined with her "Titus 2" (referring to Titus 2:4-5) mentee Avery Ratzlaff. Together they give an inside look into their relationship. From how they met to the conversations they share over Coffee and the word. It’s these conversations that served as a catalyst for SDL Podcast Season 3, and ultimately Apryl's desire to extend the same relationship to you the listener.
Here is the song referenced in this episode:
Music Artist: Jarrett Cesmat, "Please Don't" featuring Avery Ratzlaff
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2wBIPlG6Ag5MsMbNax9imz?si=c7d32d794bc44884
Have you found your tribe in your church community or do you find yourself isolated and alone? Finding our tribe takes time and investment but is incredibly rewarding. If you find yourself struggling to connect or could use some help deciding who to connect with this episode is sure to help! Join Apryl and guest Josh Girgenti director of Engagement at Grace Community Church in Tempe Arizona for this topic.
In this two-part episode we will learn:
God's heart for community and relationship
How Jesus practiced community
And thought provoking questions to consider to find your tribe
For more from Josh Girgenti:
Website: joshgirgenti.com
Instagram: mrgirgenti
Have you found your tribe in your church community or do you find yourself isolated and alone? Finding our tribe takes time and investment but is incredibly rewarding. If you find yourself struggling to connect or could use some help deciding who to connect with this episode is sure to help! Join Apryl and guest Josh Girgenti director of Engagement at Grace Community Church in Tempe Arizona for this topic.
In this two-part episode we will learn:
God's heart for community and relationship
How Jesus practiced community
And thought provoking questions to consider to find your tribe
For more from Josh Girgenti:
Website: joshgirgenti.com
Instagram: mrgirgenti
In this episode of Holy Habits Associate Pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Char Brodersen explains the spiritual discipline of practicing solitude.
In this conversation Char shares his experience of hitting a wall in his theology and relationships triggering a need to go deeper with God. It was in a time of lament that he discovered the discipline of silence and solitude that ultimately resulted in a strengthening of his faith.
In this conversation Char shares the origin of practicing solitude, and practical ways to create this habit.
Resources mentioned:
Lectio 365 App
Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map For Spiritual Formation By:
M. Robert Mulholland Jr.
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us (Transforming Resources) By: Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
To connect with Char :
Website: cccm.com
Email: char@cccm.com
In this second episode of Holy Habit's: What's a Tithe And Should I Give Offering? Guest, Mr. Frankie Carrillo continues where he left off answering the question of how to tackle student loans.
If you are interested in hearing more from our guest be sure to go back and listen to season 1, episode 66 "Loving God with His Money".
If you have questions or show ideas regarding money, email strengthdignitylife.com and don't forget to type Frankie Carrillo in the subject line.
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If you’ve been around church you may have heard the words tithe and offering thrown around. In this episode of Holy Habits we answer the questions: "What's a Tithe And Should I Give Offering?" with one of our most popular guests Mr. Frankie Carrillo. You may remember Frankie from Season 1, Episode 66 "Loving God with His Money". This time he is back with more great information and financial wisdom!
If you are interested in hearing more from our guest go to our website and leave a comment, questions, or show ideas regarding money. Our email is strengthdignitylife.com and be sure to type Frankie Carrillo in the subject line.
And please take a moment to subscribe or follow and don't forget to rate and write a review!
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This episode is part-two of the real life story of Emily Klotz. A woman who after being abducted and raped embraced the gospel of Jesus Christ to forgive the unforgivable.
To connect with Emily go to :
Instagram: @eaklotz
Website: reslife.org
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In this two-part episode in the series "Holy Habits", Apryl talks about one of the most challenging topics -forgiveness. Apryl is joined by guest Emily Klotz, who after being abducted and raped exercised her faith to forgive the unforgivable. Listen as Emily shares how her faith served as a catalyst for healing and ultimately the glory of God.
Connect with Emily at: getreslife.org
Are you tired of playing the comparison game? Are you ready to break free and embrace your position in Christ. Listen to Part 2 of the conversation between Apryl and Becky Rosty Author of the book Joyfully ever after as she shares the specific root of this sin as well as how she personally overcame her own struggle to be the perfect Christian.
To connect with Becky Rosty:
Website: beckyrosty.com
Instagram: @beckyrosty
You can also purchase her book Joyfully Ever After on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Joyfully-Ever-After-Destiny-Delight/dp/1732511055/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joyfully+ever+after&qid=1633912222&sr=8-1
Have you ever been tempted to compare yourself to other women in the room? Have the feelings you get in that moment become more than you can bare? In this two part episode Becky Rosty author of the book Joyfully Ever After shares her experience at Community College when the Lord challenged her to exchange comparison for compassion.
To connect with Becky Rosty:
Website: beckyrosty.com
Instagram: @beckyrosty
You can also purchase her book Joyfully Ever After on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Joyfully-Ever-After-Destiny-Delight/dp/1732511055/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joyfully+ever+after&qid=1633912222&sr=8-1
Do you struggle when it comes to what to pray for? Are you wanting to grow your prayer time from a few seconds to a few minutes? Or perhaps you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you to intercede for friends and family but you don’t know where to start.
In this episode of Holy Habits Apryl talks about prayer and gives practical tips for growing your prayer time through the use of a prayer wall.
Connect with Apryl on
Instagram: @strengthdignitylife
Website: strengthdignitylife.com
Do you ever find yourself wanting more out of your Bible reading? In this episode Apryl shares one of her favorite "Holy Habits": Bible journaling. Apryl not only shares why it is important to establish Holy Habits, she also shares: Insights to gain a better understanding of scripture and how to grow our trust and relationship with God.
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@strengthdignitylife
or on her website:
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Do you ever feel like a failure when it comes to reading your Bible ? You have every intention to read but continually find yourself going another day without? In this episode Apryl shares practical advice for establishing a habit of Bible Reading.
In it she covers:
Bible Reading VS Bible Study
Setting attainable goals
Choosing the best time to read
And making the most of our time for Bible reading
Links referenced in this episode:
oneyearbibleonline.com
You can connect with Apryl or let her know how this episode was helpful for you on her website:
strengthdignitylife.com
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When we grow up in the church it’s assumed we know everything there is to know about the Bible. Unfortunately, many folks get integrated into church culture without ever learning the basics of how to read and understand the Bible.
In this episode Apryl shares helpful information to get the most out of Bible reading.
Resources referred to in this episode:
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
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Hey ya'll it's time for a summer break! Summer is a great time to rest and recharge for the fall and that is exactly what the SDL Podcast plans to do. But don't get too comfortable, we will pick back up the first week of August.
Meanwhile we encourage you to stay in touch via our social media platforms so you are first to get the inside scoop on what is happening at Strength Dignity Life- like our YouTube Channel set to release...well, you will just have to follow to find out!
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If you haven’t had a chance to binge listen to all our episodes, give those a listen and don't forget to rate and write a review! As always if you want to DM topics you would like Apryl to cover you can do that directly at strengthdignitylife@gmail.com or via snail mail:
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Do you find yourself scratching your head when it comes to the opposite sex? Do you wish you had a manual that would explain why men do what they do?
In this Episode best selling Author Shaunti Feldhahn shares her insights on the inner lives of men from their greatest insecurity to how they can be misunderstood.
For more on this topic visit: shaunti.com
Instagram : shauntifeldhahn
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Have you ever wrestled a negative thoughts only to find yourself teetering into depression and hopelessness?
Perhaps what you are really feeling is the heat of Spiritual warfare.
In this Episode Apryl shares four points on how to fight the battle against Satan and win the war in our mind.
For help to find verses to combat negative thoughts here is the website Apryl mentioned: biblegateway.com
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In this episode Apryl shares a conversation she had with a girl who is new in the faith and was looking to make some new friends. After explaining how her current crew liked to drink and party she concluded that this crowd may not be the kind of friends she needs.
This conversation was the catalyst that led Apryl to answer the following questions:
How to choose good friends?
What does the Bible say about friendship?
Is it time to reevaluate your current friendship relationships?
Am I a good friend?
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Do you struggle with how to respond to friends who have lost loved ones? Grief and loss are difficult to navigate through whether it's a loss of a loved one, a pet, or even a job. As Christian women, we want to understand how to serve others who are grieving and how to process through our grief. In this episode, LMFT Devanne Hernandez walks us through the grieving process and gives us helpful ways we can minister to our grieving friends.
Friend if need help working through the grieving process we would like to help email our ministry at strengthdignitylife@gmail.com and we will get you in touch with a therapist.
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Could you use help to meet your goals and make the most of your time? In this episode, Liz Cortes, Online Marketing Strategist and co-founder of Rebelfish Local shares three ways to help increase productivity.
To connect with Liz Cortes:
lizcortes.com
rebelfishlocal.com
Instagram: lizcortesonline
Do you want know how to make the most of your gifts and natural talent? Join Apryl in part two of the series "Loving God with my time, talent, and treasure" with guest Pastor Des Wadsworth of Grace Community Church in Tempe, Arizona.
In this Episode Pastor Des gives helpful tools to help maximize our talents as well as practical ways to use our gifts in the context of the local church.
To connect with Pastor Des you can check out the church website graceaz.com
Instagram: gccaztempe
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Stewardship - Loving God with my Time, Talents, & Treasure
Living paycheck to paycheck can be discouraging and is all too common in our world. Did you know that God has given us instructions in his word on how to overcome our money struggles?
In this episode guest Frankie Carrillo, a butcher at a local grocery store shares how he and his wife were able to get out of $74,000 worth of debt in less than four years! In this conversation Frankie shares tips to get out of debt, how to tackle student loans, and creating a budget.
For more information on this topic check out:
daveramsey.com
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Ozzie and Apryl Ortiz continue their conversation from the last episode by delving deeper into their own struggles with sex.
In this candid conversation Apryl speaks openly on how she contemplated prostitution as a means of overcoming the pain from years of sexual assault. And Ozzie shares the hope of walking in freedom from pornography.
Together they share the hope that ultimately set them free. If you find yourself struggling with sexual sin we are here for you! Please reach out to Ozzie and Apryl
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@strengthdignitylife
@christiangentlemansleague
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Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to get that guy out of your head after you have had sex? The answer may surprise you.
Apryl and Ozzie roll back the shades on what is really happening on the inside of a man and a woman when they are involved in a sexual relationship.
This is a two part topic so be sure to follow and hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one! And please rate and write a review.
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Team Ortiz (Ozzie & Apryl) is back at it again and this time they are answering questions on marriage:
Like...
How to handle finances
How to stay in love
What Biblical submission looks like
How to handle conflict
How to set up boundaries with family
And how to encourage your husband when he is hit with continued discouragement.
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If you have a question you would like the Ortiz' to answer send an email to:
strengthdignitylife@gmail.com
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Instagram: @christiangentlemansleague
The Ortiz' are back again in this episode of Dr. Love I'd Like To Know About...Marriage. In this conversation the two get personal about the struggles they had to overcome in marriage.
They also cover the topics of: what a Biblical Marriage should look like according to scripture and the role of a Husband and Wife in marriage.
If you have questions you woul like them to answer please submit your question to Apryl at strengthdignitylife@gmail.com
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Love and Relationships can be very ambiguous these days as godly women who desire to marry a godly man it's important to know how God defines them.
Ozzie and Apryl come together in this new series entitled Dr. Love, I Would Like to Know.... This three part series tackles some of the questions we may be too embarrassed to ask but we really want to know. In this specific episode they lay the foundation for the topics of sex and marriage by defining love and relationships according to the Bible.
Listen to the end as Ozzie shares what guys are really thinking when it comes to love and relationship as well as his fathers heart for his girls.
If this podcast is a blessing to you please share it on your social media and don't forget to tag strengthdigntiylife & christiangentlemansleague. Also consider rating and writing a review!
To submit your question for the podcast or let us know what you would like us to address email Apryl at: strengthdignitylife@gmail.com
You can also email Ozzie at: christiangentlemansleague@gmail.com
In this show Apryl referenced Girl Defined Episodes 8 and 10.
This episode is the last in the series "Living out God's Word" on the topic of appearance specifically answering the question of how to dress for the body you have now.
Many women get caught up in the discouragement of the number on a scale or what they see in the mirror. Though our world is full of information on beauty and appearance it rarely comes from a Biblical perspective. Apryl gets to the core of the issue and tackles the subject of how to dress beginning from the inside out. Biblical principals coupled together with practical advice we are given the foundation to build a wardrobe for the body you have right now. Whether you are fit or forty-five pounds overweight like Apryl was when she began implementing these tips you can feel good and look good while you work on your physical health.
For questions about this topic or to book Apryl for your event email her at:
strengthdignitylife@gmail.com
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Does the thought of exercise leave you feeling discouraged, maybe even defeated?
In this episode Apryl candidly tells her story of feeling insecure and unworthy to be married to a husband who is physically fit and together with her husband Ozzie they share how the Bible along with her willingness to take responsibility for her health ended in God answering the desire of Ozzie's heart to have a healthy wife and workout buddy.
Ozzie also provides for us the Four P's menu for Diet and Exercise.
If this episode serves as a help for you in your Health Journey please consider subscribing, rating and writing a review as well as sharing this on your social media and tag:
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Follow Ozzie on Instagram: @christiangentlemansleague
Also mentioned: leanbody.com
In this jam packed episode Apryl and guest Alexandrea Vazquez, a graduate of UC Davis with degrees in Physiology, Nutrition, and Education, tackle the subject of diet and nutrition.
There are so many voices screaming at us on the topic of diet that it can be overwhelming Apryl invites us to quiet the noise and get back to the basics of cell nutrition.
Using a Biblical basis Apryl and Alex provide practical steps to help you face, deal with and overcome your diet and nutrition struggles.
For any questions or further help on this subject please email Apryl at strengthdignitylife@gmail.com
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Diet, exercise appearance. Do these words make you feel ashamed and discouraged? We all have our struggles but for some of us health and appearance are our personal struggle. In this podcast Apryl offers the Biblical solution to these most common issues among women in the first of her three part series on how to live out the word of God in every area of life.
What if our situation is only going to get worse? What if 2020 was merely preparation for 2021?
We all agree 2020 was a beast of a year but there is so much we can learn and grow from. In this episode Apryl shares her own wrestlings and more importantly a challenge to look on our own situation in "A State of Grace".
Titus Chapter Two outlines God's beautiful design for multi-generational relationships between women. In this conversation Apryl interviews her mentor and friend Margy Hill, Author of the Bible Study "How to be a godly woman in todays culture".
Together they share practical advice to women of all ages on how to cultivate mentoring relationships.
You can check out this and other Bible Studies by Margy Hill on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Godly-Woman-Todays-Culture/dp/1482382105/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KR352D1QPG2K&dchild=1&keywords=margy+hill&qid=1608601580&sprefix=margy+Hill%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2
Follow Margy:
womensministryconnection.com
Instagram:margy_hill
Is it harder for you to change and grow as a Christian than it should be? Do you wonder what is holding you back? Have you ever considered that it might be idolatry?
In this episode Apryl interviews Pastor Brad Bigney Author of the book "Gospel Treason- betraying the gospel with hidden idols". In this conversation Pastor Brad shares openly and transparently the issues in his marriage that led him and his wife to seek counseling. It was there that Brad faced the hard truth that the sins he was dealing with were a result of idols in his life. It was through this discovery that "Gospel Treason" was birthed.
To get your copy of Gospel Treason head on over to Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Treason-Betraying-Hidden-Idols/dp/1596384026/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gospel+treason&qid=1608000947&sr=8-1
Follow Pastor Brad:
bradbigney.com
Instagram : @brad_bigney
Wouldn't it be great if Jesus moved into your neighborhood today? You could pop over any time for a cup of coffee and conversation about everyday life. He could answer your questions face-to-face and give you directions on tough decisions you are facing. We would all love that type of relationship with him and believe it or not it is possible.
In this episode Apryl interviews Author Ginny Morris about her book Everyday Jesus Life - Moving Jesus into the neighborhood of your life.
Listen as Ginny shares her story of coming to Christ alone in her dorm room one night after a series bad decisions and the changes that took place in her life. Hear her answer some of the spiritual and practical questions she had as a new believer that stirred her heart to write the book "Everyday Jesus Life".
You can connect with Ginny Morris on her website and social media platforms:
everydayjesuslife.com
Instagram and Twitter: ginnymorris
Facebook: ginnylynmorris
Pick up her book :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735485802/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Choosing a Bible study can be difficult. With so many Authors and book titles hitting the shelves everyday it can get a bit overwhelming.
In this episode Apryl shares tips on what she looks for in a Bible study as well as different kinds of books to grow in your relationship with God.
To grow in your study check out these titles Apryl mentioned:
Beth Moore's Believing God https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/believing-god-bible-study-book-P001227729
Priscilla Shirer's Discerning the Voice of God https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/discerning-the-voice-of-god-bible-study-book-revised-P005797596
The Joy of Living Bible Studies
joyofliving.org
Ozzie and Santi share their own personal struggles in trying to figure what it means to be man in today’s world. Moreover, what it looks like to be a Christian Gentleman. It is from this struggle and in learning to apply Biblical principles that the ministry of Christian Gentleman’s League (CGL) was birth. Listen in as they unpack the heart & vision of CGL. As well as the 21 principles of the Christian Gentleman’s League. Follow the Christian Gentleman’s league on Instagram and join the conversation:
@ChristianGentlemansLeague
In this episode Strength & Dignity Life founders Apryl & Ozzie Ortiz share the newest addition to S&D Life the men's version!
In this convo Ozzie gets real with us on his personal Jonah experience that led him pray a dangerous prayer. This prayer stirred up a fire for some unfinished business resulting in a passion to raise up a generation of Christian Gentlemen; living by Biblical principles and practicing healthy disciplines.
To find out more about the Christian Gentleman's League give it a follow on Instagram:
@christiangentlemansleague
Do you ever wish you had a mature godly woman in your life? Someone who is genuine, transparent and worthy of imitation? The kind of woman who loves God with her all but is not afraid to admit her mistakes? Then you are listening to the right podcast!
Strength & Dignity Life is a ministry that comes alongside young women in a "Titus 2" (Titus 2: 1-5) relationship. In this Episode Apryl Ortiz shares the process that led her and her husband to start SDL. From the internal work she had to overcome in her own life to the group of young women that God used to stir her heart to pray that someone would serve and journey with them, that someone being Apryl!
Hear her share her commitment to young women called to fulfill the SDL challenge to raise the standard on the culture by living out the word of God in every area of life.
If you are up to the SDL challenge we invite you to connect with Apryl through the links below. If you loved this episode, please subscribe to the Strength Dignity Life Podcast wherever you’re listening from today. This way, future episodes will automatically download to your phone and you won’t miss a single episode!
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Jaymee’s zeal shows that it is never too late for change and for God to do a work in our hearts. Jaymee shares how God lead her out of a life committed to drugs and alcohol, to a life of hope and freedom in Christ.
In Part 2 of this episode, Jaymee tells us when she was shown the gentleness and the love of Christ by the people closest to her. As her friends personally evangelized, God was seeking her out. And as she looks back today, she can recognize and see the story that God was weaving and is still weaving today. Jaymee’s life was flipped, her priorities changed, her orientation flipped. She now does everything for the glory of God and is the founder of a non-profit called, Project Do Over, a vocational rehabilitation ministry helping people at all stages of life to succeed in the workforce.
To learn more about Jaymee, her non-profit, and her business, follow the links below:
www.imetalsource.com
www.projectdoover.org
Jaymee is a wife, mother, founder of the non-profit Project Do Over, and CEO of her own aerospace company. Jaymee does it all. Today, she tells us the story of what matters most, how she came to know Christ. Listen for the ways God was present throughout her whole story.
After starting her own business, Jaymee returned to school and is now studying engineering. She has seen and acknowledged the ways in which God has cared for her over the years and leads us to notice them too. Through food service jobs, accounting, and even losing jobs, God taught her the value of a good work ethic. And even through the periods when she did not know Christ, God pursued her. He gave her people to faithfully show her the gospel in word, action, and even song! Jaymee learned that she had a new family and a new life in Jesus.
This is the story of how a self-sufficient independent woman learned to be dependent on her maker.
To learn more about Jaymee, her non-profit, and her business, follow the links below:
www.imetalsource.com
www.projectdoover.org
No matter which direction we are lead we can be confident that we are being prepared for the future. Brittany Garcia is a beautiful example of this. She leads us through the twists and turns of her story as God shaped her heart and prepared her for what was coming.
Brittany started out as a teenager, involved in Ozzie and Apryl’s youth group, who had no desire to travel. Despite her own plans, Brittany was led to Haiti with IV Hope for Haiti, Thailand with Hannah House Ministries, and to Asia a second time with YWAM. God used each of these experiences to mold her heart toward ministry and youth.
Now, Brittany ministers to youth in Indiana alongside her husband, Gabe. They work together to lead a youth group and point more hearts to Jesus every day. As we reflect, we can see that God has carried each of us through. Proverbs 20:24 says “A man's steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way?” We can trust that no matter how much our circumstances and plans change, if we love Jesus and are called according to His purpose, He will do good, in and through our lives (Rom 8:28).
For more information on Brittany and Gabe's ministry:
@providercoffeeco
@therockmpcc
Sometimes God calls us to sit in the mud, somewhere we would not have placed ourselves. Michael Brandon Foss is with us today as we discuss what it means to glorify God with our calling as we seek to minister to others and ultimately, to serve God.
Michael Brandon Foss is a husband, father, musician, and maker of specialty coffee. He tells us about the decisions he has had to make over the years and how he could see God lead him and pursue him through it all. As dreams were cut short, others took root. He digs into how God was faithful to provide and care for him through many transitions and changes. And he talks about what the Christian mindset should be regarding business operation.
Our work, no matter what our job is, has eternal value. And if we keep our priorities straight (doing everything to the honor and glory of God, first) we can serve others well. We care for others because God cares for us. And we can show others joy, mercy, grace, kindness, and compassion because God himself has given these to us. We are valuable because we are valued by God. And we are lovely because God loves us and made us in His own image, we must live as such. Matthew 5:15-16
To connect with Michael via Instagram, you can find him at:
@fossy_coffee
@slowbarcoffee_tea
For many, the road to higher education is not smooth. With guest Vanessa Cruz, we discuss what the journey may look like and how to navigate around the many potholes as we challenge each other to live out the Word of God in every area of life.
Vanessa Cruz earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. She is a Director of Student Ministries; she is an Educator for Love Notes Curriculum and she is a teacher of foster and at-risk children. Coming from a single parent household and being a first-generation college student Vanessa struggled throughout her journey. God often leads us to places we do not expect. He is faithful nonetheless and He gives us each gifts and passions to use for His glory. We are called to faithfully run the race (1 Cor 9:24).
To connect with Vanessa, you can find her on Instagram at:
IG: @vanessacruzlbc
If you need guidance, desire to reach out, or to further connect with Vanessa you can contact her via email at:
vcruz@lifeatrevive.com
God changes our perspectives in the ways we least expect it. We think we have plans and God changes our hearts. This episode, Ozzie and Apryl discuss how God has guided them in His will and for His glory, showing us what it looks like to seek after God’s heart.
As we make decisions, we deal with expectations, passions, and hopes. Ozzie and Apryl give us practical steps to take when trying to process our plans in accordance with God’s will. Practically, how can we follow the Lord with all our lives? How are we supposed to make life decisions with God’s overarching story in mind, knowing that Jesus is Lord of it all?
Ozzie and Apryl talk about being okay with where the Lord directs you. The journey of proper surrender is not always a linear one, but God surprises us with what He has in store. We can trust that He is using our weaknesses and passions for His glory as He works everything out for our ultimate good. God’s will is not hidden. We must pray, read, surrender, and lean not on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6) as we trust that His plans are greater than our own.
“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible” -Charles Spurgeon. In this episode, our host Apryl Ortiz, along with Sean Arviso, author of “Fact or Fiction,” parse out what it means to study the bible, why it is so important, and how to do it properly.
Sean Arviso is a Pastor at Calvary Chapel El Centro and is the author of “Fact or Fiction,” “In His Presence: Challenge Through the Book of Genesis,” and “In His Presence: Epistle of James.” Sean’s personal story is a testament to God’s love for the lost and demonstration of His power in saving those that are far off. Sean has a passion for Apologetics which is how we understand the defense of Christianity from an evidential perspective.
During this hour, Sean tells of the best way to study the bible ourselves. Sean uses the method of inductive bible study as he sorts through the observations, interpretations, and applications of a particular passage. He answers questions such as: Is Jesus really on every page of the Bible? Why is it important to understand the book of Genesis today? How are we supposed to approach scripture considering the vastness of it? And how then do we apply it to our own lives?
Use the links below to access free resources to aid you in your study of God’s word:
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
https://study.bible/welcome
Follow the links below to check out Sean’s books available on Amazon:
In His Presence, Challenge Through The Book of Genesis: A Thought Provoking and Practical Devotional Commentary
In His Presence, Epistle of James
Fact or Fiction
“There is no one on this planet that has arrived.” Karrie Scott Garcia is with us today as we dig into what it means to live an abundant life. We all struggle with our humanity but through it all we have a God who walks alongside us.
We can all rest in the fact that no one truly has it all together. Karrie Garcia is the Founder and Executive Director of Freedom Movement, a ministry that seeks to bring hope to men and women by offering tools to help them walk in freedom. She has put together “The Exchange,” a nine-week video course with reflection questions to guide people through the process of exchanging believed lies for God’s freedom.
As Karrie puts it, an abundant life is a full life. It is not a life without grief, sorrow, and pain. But rather it is both hurt and hope simultaneously. As we grow, we struggle with questions like: How do I know what I am supposed to do? Where is the root of this issue? What is keeping me from living for Jesus? When we wrestle with these questions and our humanity, we are not bypassing pain but engaging it with the power of the Holy Spirit. Through the wrestling we come to know God’s heart and will.
For more information about Karrie Garcia, Freedom Movement, or the Exchange Course, please visit:
https://freedom-movement-shop.myshopify.com/products/the-exchange-course
https://www.wearefreedommovement.org/
https://www.karriegarcia.com/
Insta: @karriescottgarcia
Facebook: Karrie Scott Garcia
Podcast by Karrie Garcia and Shara Haus: The Honest Pod
What Satan means for evil, God intends for good. In part two of this episode, Colleen Myers shares her past from a place of healing and remembrance. Listen today, to how God used her brokenness, weakness, and inability for His glory.
Colleen was not able to find healing until her childhood abuse was brought to light. It was in this openness that she was able to confront and deal with her suffering. God used this difficult season to give her compassion and love for people later. Satan meant her past for evil, but God had a plan.
Colleen, along with her team at PLUR Life Ministries, has been ministering at raves to young men and women since 2009. After ministering at a rave in early March of 2020, Colleen tested positive for Covid-19. Her suffering lead to opened doors, a broadened audience, and a public acknowledgement of her God who was faithful through it all.
Joseph in Genesis 50 went from being a prisoner to a prince and his past was used for good. God shapes our hearts through our circumstances even when we do not understand them. He uses broken and unqualified people in the process. God, in His kindness, uses the weak. Colleen encourages us to seek discipleship, acknowledge that God is good, and share the story of what God has done in your life to reach others. Let’s remember today what God has done for each of us.
To learn more or to get involved in PLUR Life Ministries check out the links below:
raveoutreach.com
Contact Colleen at: colleen@plurway.com
Smack Dab: Living Life in the Center of God’s Will by Colleen Myers
From Wounded to Warrior by Lisa Barrett
Colleen Myers talks with us about how her views changed, and her priorities were reoriented when it came to her heart for the broken. After acknowledging the sin and abuse in her own life, she was able to see broken people as they truly were, in need of God’s grace.
Colleen Myers shares the series of events that lead to her journey with healing and her call to begin a non-profit ministry. She, along with her husband, founded PLUR Life Ministries, a ministry focused on reaching out to the broken, the lost and the hurting. They are known as “rave moms and dads,” sharing truth with people in some of their most broken states. Colleen is an Addictions Treatment Counselor and a chaplain with a heart for God’s grace and mercy. But, to get to the point of being a Titus 2-woman, Colleen’s heart and will had to change.
Colleen grew up in an abusive home where it became easy to default to judgment. Comparison became easier than confronting her own need. Now, she calls herself a “recovering judgmental Church Lady” because growth and healing is a continuous process. Through PLUR Ministries, Colleen and her team across the US share what true peace, love, unity, and respect are, and where they can be found in Jesus.
To learn more or to get involved in PLUR Life Ministries check out the links below:
raveoutreach.com
In part two of this episode, Apryl Ortiz and Avion Blackman share how God lead them to their future husbands. Along with a list of standards, God gave them a contentment and resolve to glorify Him above all. Listen today as they share their stories and other nuggets of wisdom.
Avion asked for renewal and knew she wanted a man as committed to God as her father was. She would not be unequally yoked. She would not settle for anything less than a man of God in action, word, and deed. Apryl too shares her similar story of how she met her husband. God’s ways are not our ways, but He is faithful, nonetheless.
Make sure to check out Christafari’s new album: Fly, out on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube. Composed of songs written by her family, Avion shares her heart in the production of the album made to bless people with hope. Christifari’s mission is to reach the lost at any cost while making disciples of every nation as musicianaries. Being faithful to their call, not pausing for a pandemic, the Christifari musicianaries are humble servants who seek to glorify God.
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Avion Blackman is a musicianary with the band Christafari. Being a victim of abuse throughout her childhood and young adult years, Avion tells us about her first experiences with grace and how that transformed the way she views God.
Avion is a Trinidadian reggae recording artist and grew up with music all around her. Her dad was the famous singer, Ras Shorty "I" responsible for pioneering the style of Soca Calypso. When her dad committed his life to Christ and started living for the Lord, Avion recognized the change in him. A lot changed in her family life from then on, but Avion still had to struggle through her own battles. She tells the unfortunate truth of being molested as a child.
Avion encourages us this episode as she tells young women that the only way healing can happen is in the light. When things are covered up and hidden, Satan has his way with them. When things are brought to light God can heal. Through the years, Avion went through both insecurity and healing and she started to seek God’s heart. She wrestled with bitterness and she found that surrender is simple and reconciliation is possible.
While life is not perfect, God loves us and hurts with us. Avion describes her experience of learning about free grace and of her identity in Christ. While God gives us mercy and grace to be human, Avion also describes our responsibility to seek and honor Him. God goes above and beyond what we expect. And when we abide in Him, we find ourselves prepared to do great things in His name (2 Samuel 22:30).
Instagram and Facebook: @avionblackman @christafariband
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When we think of global missionaries, we don't often consider how their commitment affects their families. When Leah Yee’s parents began serving when she was just 11, she was completely changed and grown. Today, we talk about the ways God has constantly been at work in her life.
Apryl and Leah discuss the difficulties and challenges of what it was like for Leah to live in Ensenada, Mexico. She was thrust into missions and her life changed completely while on the mission field. There were times when she had trouble seeing what God was doing. But God, in his faithfulness, worked in her heart as she accepted the place God had her in for that season.
Leah began studying at a school of worship in Ensenada, learned Spanish, and began performing with Música de Movimiento, all while learning to do missions in Mexico alongside her parents. She began in ministry young, but Leah encourages us in that God can use people of all ages for his glory. As He changes us and allows us to be thrown into “lion’s dens,” He never leaves us, and He molds us into better reflections of Himself. Listen today, as Leah tells us about how to encourage our missionaries on field and what we can do to help.
To reach out to Leah, you can follow her on Instagram: @leah.yee
To listen to Música de Movimiento, you can find them on Spotify and YouTube.
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To learn more about the Yee’s ministry in Ensenada, Mexico, you can find them on Facebook: Peter and Tami Yee Missions
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Nikita Carter is a full-time musicianary with the band Christafari. Christafari uses their platform to spread the gospel to the masses through music and dance while on tour. In this episode, Nikita shares stories of healing, growth, struggle, faith and the reason all her work is worth it.
Nikita’s stories encompass the importance of community with other godly women. She describes their frustrations and says that “sometimes you have to be quiet and gentle and let God work.” As her trust grew in God, who knows us better than we know ourselves, so her worry lessened. Nikita has seen how God has worked miracles through Christafari’s music. Their music ministers to people all over the world as they work toward telling thousands of people who Jesus is and what he has done.
Tour life is not what it is cracked up to be. But it grew Nikita and the rest of the Christafari family as they dealt with uncertain and varying schedules. They learned lessons in flexibility and through relationships with their fellow bandmates. Nikita shared her life verse, 2 Corinthians 5:7 “We walk by faith and not by sight” and how through it, the bible became more real to her as she was rooted and grounded in it.
We all struggle with sin in our own ways, but the bible encourages us to move forward with the teaching of “The Adulterous Woman.” Jesus encouraged the woman to leave her sin behind, and “Go, now and leave your life of sin.” We can still be used for Jesus if we are ready, willing, and available.
Please, get involved! Reach out to Nikita and learn about Christafari’s mission.
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We all have choices, but we are called to surrender and take up our cross daily. Listen, as Kasey Pot shares her own story and inspires each of us to set out and live a life of abandon for a God who is worth it.
Kasey is a former cast member of True Girl, a show on tour designed spread the gospel to moms and their daughters ages 7-12. Their purpose is to travel through North America, sharing the truth of Jesus and the message that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.
As much as Kasey is living the gospel now, she didn’t always know and love Jesus. She grew up in a non-Christian home, her dad becoming saved when she was 10 years old. God, in his mercy and grace, allowed her to see a change in him as he began to live out his faith. As she experienced church and youth group in middle school, Kasey confronted the lies that all young girls hear. God brought her to people who loved her and cared for her despite who she was as a sinner and God’s grace became real to her.
We aren’t promised a pain free and easy life. Kasey lets us in to the details of how she faired spiritually and relationally while living life on tour with True Girl. Kasey welcomes us into her story of how she became a part of the True Girl team, learned to read the Word through a mentor, how to live for Jesus, and how to pursue a life in which she bears her cross daily.
To listen to Kasey Pot’s newest releases “My King is Love” and “Adore” find her on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. On Instagram, you can find Kasey via her handle @kasey.pot
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When life doesn't turn out like imagined and expectations aren't met, we are left without hope or vision of the future. Today, Jenelle Eggleston tells of her experience with uncertainty. When we surrender to Jesus and trust that he's in control we can find peace and comfort in the unknown.
In this episode, Jenelle tells us about her life after high school and what lead her to commit to missions. She tells us about her experience at UC Irvine over the past three years, and how she was reached, equipped, and sent out. While at UCI, Jenelle was taught valuable skills which include praying through the Psalms, reaching people relationally, and encouraging students with the Word of God. Even when life is rocky, and we don’t have a clear vision of the future we can trust that God is in control. Listen as we talk today about full-time ministry and God’s call to reach the unreached.
If you would like more information about RUF and Jenelle’s future with missions, please reach out on Instagram @jenelleagain
If you would like to donate to Jenelle’s vision and her work reaching students with the gospel at the National University of Colombia, please visit: www.givetoruf.org/donate/1978
Many young adults find themselves back at home for this season of life. In Part two of this session, Linda Anderson gets into the nitty gritty of familial relationships when reentering the family unit by giving us questions to ask ourselves and quick phrases to keep in mind.
Linda explains that family is where we develop essential patterns of how we perceive the world. We must practice being aware of these patterns, the sins they cause, and our reactions to them. We must act in growth rather than memory. There is a difference between “honor” and “obey.” It is so vital to your walk to have safe people and a community you can go to, to work things out. It’s never too late ot seek counsel and a different perspective.
Though we are surrounded by these patterns and are aware of the inappropriate ways to set boundaries, we are still responsible for acting in kindness, gentleness, and love as God -through the Bible- calls us to.
Today, we are discussing boundaries with Linda Anderson. Linda tells us what to look for in healthy mental, physical, and emotional boundaries. She gives us key examples of boundaries found in the bible and practical tips on how to handle building and maintaining healthy relationships.
Linda Anderson is a graduate of Liberty University where she studied psychology, religion, and communication. She earned a Bachelor of Science and is now a biblical counselor.
Boundaries and relationships are tricky to handle, as each situation is complex. Linda explains the difference between boundaries and rules. Rules determine the spheres of our lives, like sports and work - while boundaries operate within those spheres. The scope of boundaries and rules helps us in answering questions like, “Who’s in control?” and, “What freedoms do I have in this relationship?” During this episode, we cover how to establish proper boundaries in an appropriate way and how to identify safe people.
Linda delves into the relationship between Galatians 6:2 and verses found in Galatians 5 that speak of when we should carry one another’s burdens and when we should carry your own load. She explains that we are responsible to others but not for others. And describes key phrases to help us be aware of when we are overstretched or have instituted poor boundaries.
When our self-identity is rooted in Christ, that confidence extends into our other relationships. In Ephesians 4:32 we are shown why we should communicate with kindness. And in Proverbs 15:1, we look at our own emotional limits. As we grow, we gradually learn to ask questions such as, “How can I honor God with my words and attitude in this situation?” and, “What’s the best way for me to respond?”
Our relationships with our parents can be some of the hardest to navigate. Joe Garcia, pastor at Gateway Church in Brawley, discusses this topic and how to practically fulfill the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12) in honoring our father and mother in a way that honors God.
We know that we were made for relationship because we were made in God’s image. God lives in a perfect relationship. So, what does it look like to love others well by His example? How should the gospel impact our everyday interactions with the people closest to us?
Pastor Joe covers what this looks like as we navigate living at home. He also identifies the difference between setting appropriate boundaries and when we should employ our gift of self-control. He tells us through his own experience, that initiating difficult conversations is tough but it makes things easier in the long run. As we remove “I” centered thinking, we look at how our parent’s perspective could be influencing their actions. And this brings us back to honoring God in the two greatest commandments found in Matthew 22:37-39, to love God and to love others well.
For more information and to virtually attend services, visit Gateway Church at: https://www.gwbrawley.org/
Apryl shares insights from previous guests and wisdom that she has come to know over the years through the Word of God. As humans, we desire wholeness and health in our relationships. By taking us through Ephesians 4:20-31, Apryl gives us tools to move forward and glorify God.
Biblical wisdom includes acknowledging that we cannot hold our earthly fathers to biblical expectations if they do not know Christ. Apryl advises us to pray first, that they may come to know Him. And through Genesis 4, Apryl warns us against the destruction of sin and the temptation found in our own memories. One further piece of wisdom is found in doing the HARD things that the Word of God calls us to. HARD stands for Hearing, Accepting, Responding, and Daring. This acronym spells out the gospel as we develop a relationship with Christ, take hold of the authority of his Word, and do our best to live it out.
And yet, how are we supposed to accomplish the difficult tasks, set out in Ephesians 4, in light of our hurt? It starts with a relationship with Christ. As we are reminded of who we used to be, we continually choose to put that person off and we renew our minds by taking in God’s Word.
As we navigate frustrating relationships, Apryl sheds light on the fact that we can be angry, but we must be cautious in not sinning (Ephesians 4:26) when in anger. We are reminded to let the words that we speak build people up. The book of James states that a mature Christian is indeed a doer and a hearer of the Word. Our challenge is to live out the Word of God now.
Domonique Zamora encourages us this episode with gospel truth. Coming from a broken home, she has reversed generational trends and is now raising a family and serving in ministry. Domonique is open about the daily struggles she faces and how she combats thoughts that aren't glorifying to God.
As Domonique grew up and was introduced to the church, she worked through the shame of her past through a gospel that became personal. We have a personal savior, in Christ, who lives in us. She explains how vital it is to realize that we do not fight alone. We have a God who sees exactly who we are and yet, still loves us and calls us by name. Which means we can and are called to stand confidently in mercy.
Domonique shares her struggles, how real they are, and how difficult it is to take our thoughts captive. As 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 says, it takes conscious effort and intention to “take every thought captive to obey Christ.” But we are called to do this very thing and we can take courage in that we have the appropriate tools to do good work, as the story of Gideon teaches.
For more information and to get connected to the ministry of the Zamora family, please visit:
https://zamoraministries.org/
https://www.instagram.com/domonique.zamora/
We all have a deep-rooted desire to be part of a family. Ketzali Sanchez unravels her story of being grafted into God’s family. After losing a relationship with her father due to addiction, she shares the hope she found in a God that sees her and loves her.
Growing up, the gospel was not central for Ketzali. The love of God was difficult to grasp because the love of her earthly father carried little weight. As she grew and matured and changed in Christ, her hard heart began to soften. She began to meet God-honoring father figures who pointed her to Christ, who taught her that God came to redeem and bring her into a new family.
As she began to become more involved in ministry, she felt the importance of forgiveness and looking ahead in hope. Ketzali handles the hurt of fatherlessness and the questions and decisions that ensue.
This episode is part 2 of a 2 part series.
In part two of this episode with Araceli Godoy, we continue to discuss her story and how it leads to healing and forgiveness. During this hour we delve into Araceli’s experience with change, as her identity shifts in relation to her earthly father and her heavenly father. She once again is able to assume the role of a child who is dependent and in need of a father.
Our lives mold the way we view relationships. For Araceli, the constant absence of a father figure impacted the way she lived and the way she viewed others. After meeting her father, she transparently shares with us the hurt and hard heartedness she harbored. And as she examines this relationship, she shows us the messy, freeing, and real-life practice of pursuing forgiveness.
This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series.
This week we invited Araceli Godoy, who is the outreach Pastor at Faro Church, to share her own story of growing up in a fatherless home. Araceli transparently dives into her experiences, covering the sometimes-messy nature of dealing with relationships. God created us uniquely, to find joy and healing in the midst of hurt and wrongs.
After coming to Christ at age 20, Araceli began to understand her need for forgiveness not only from her eternal father but toward her earthly father. But her heart was tightly wound. This is where she really began to live out her faith. As a woman who has been forgiven much, she was given the chance to forgive much. But forgiveness didn’t make the hurt go away.
God created us uniquely as part of his design. We have desires for good healthy relationships but there is tension between what we feel longings for and the struggles we have harbored in this life against relationships. Yet, we still have hope in an eternal father who is here for us! Listen today as Araceli shares her heartbreak and the beginning of her journey toward healing.
Jeannie Baldomero shares with us her story of growing up with a military dad, missing the affection of a father, and then conversely the importance of having a relationship with Christ and knowing his unconditional love.
She tells about how her experiences with pride, resentment, and bitterness shaped the way she lived for a long time and what happens when we place our expectations of unconditional love on imperfect people. Jeannie’s story of her desire for a father figure and a mended relationship point her to key truths and promises offered in the person of Jesus. When God made things clear for her, he offered ways to forgive and trust knowing that the work of the cross is enough to satisfy our deepest wounds and desires.
For more information and resources on Jeannie’s ministry go to jeanniebaldomero.com
Apryl Ortiz, our host, reflects upon the changes during this pandemic season. This season, like certain seasons for God’s people in the old testament, has served to prove where our faith lies as it is shaken. God is still working. But where are our thoughts?
None of us have been unaffected by the Coronavirus. Life has changed. And we’ve learned to live with less in a lot of ways. However, scripture reminds us that we are being put through trials, tested for refinement and to give God glory. Which in turn points us back to old testament teachings of God’s provision and care. For example, the teachings of Noah, Moses, and Jonah.
Apryl encourages us all to return to God’s word, putting it into practice. It is God, and God only, who will soothe our anxious thoughts. He is still working, and He is still our provider. Apryl imparts that our greatest tool, in various trials, is remembering who God is and what He has already done.
During this hour, our host Apryl talks with Curtis Zachary. Curtis is the author of the book, Soul Rest. From Franklin, Tennessee, Curtis is a teaching Pastor at a local church, helping people find true rest for themselves.
Soul rest is the rest that every human longs for. It goes deeper than physical rest. God shows us, by His own example how He wants us to rest. God rests in His own finished work, as we should also. Our value should be found in God’s finished work of Jesus on the cross.
We often believe that our works determine our value. This hinders us in our understanding of rest. At the foundation of the gospel lies Jesus’s works on our behalf. Curtis and Apryl also discuss how our experiences with our earthly fathers relate to our vision of our heavenly father, which in turn, may contort the way we view soul rest.
To find Curtis Zachary’s book Soul Rest, Reclaim Your Life Return to Sabbath, follow the link below.
http://soulrestbook.com/
We frequently find ourselves tired, in the midst of uncertainty and the busyness of life. Apryl shares of how she acknowledged that she needed rest. It is so important, especially when we find ourselves in dry seasons, to stay grounded in truth by abiding in him. And for this reason, Apryl compassionately walks us through biblical truth found in Psalm 84 and encouragement concerning the importance of rest for our minds, bodies, and spirits. This episode includes three things that may help you in order to rest and process the heaviness of life.
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The Bible is an important part of our christian faith. It is something we should be reading everyday, but it can confusing to understand.
There is an abundance of free resources that were created to help us better understand the Bible. However, there is one resource that is particularly helpful in deciphering rough passages. This resource was created for people like you and me who have a desire to study God’s word but have difficulty understanding the scriptures. It is great for all ages and is especially helpful for visual learners. Join me, along with guest Mike McDonald of the Bible Project, as we discuss one of the best Bible resources available.
Michael McDonald is Director of Strategic Relationships for BibleProject, a crowdfunded nonprofit animation studio dedicated to communicating a single, powerful message to the world: the Bible is one unified story that leads to Jesus. Celebrated for its captivating, animated YouTube videos outlining and simplifying each book of Scripture, BibleProject is a fan-driven, fan-funded movement that provides its resources worldwide, free of charge.
McDonald—a former pastor—brings his years of experience to bear as he connects with leaders, influencers, journalists, and supporters, ensuring they take advantage of the unparalleled content library the organization has to offer. Prior to joining BibleProject, he served for over a decade in more than 15 countries working to improve people’s daily lives, one community at a time. Focused on educational, micro/macro financing projects, conflict resolution, and economic development, he was able to impact over 100,000 people in over 60 communities.
McDonald also lead thousands of Christian leaders on more than 200 trips to the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa, and also worked in Iraq, Uganda, Somalia, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Haiti. He has also served on a number of boards—including Remember Nhu and Fly Fishing Collaborative—with a focus on ending child sex trafficking.
McDonald lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Melissa.
We were created for relationship. Relationships don't just happen. They take intentionality. In this episode, Ozzie and I share our experience of coming from a community of believers and then moving to a new state where we had to intentionally seek out community. Listen as we share the steps we had to take to make intentional relationships.
As Christmas approaches, Apryl recounts her own powerful testimony of forgiveness. She shares of her own battles with bitterness after a childhood of hurt and anger. And then conversely how God revealed the sin in her life, pursued her with grace, showered her with mercy, and gifted her with forgiveness. This episode delves into the messy nature of our lives and the joy and freedom offered in Christ explained through Apryl’s attestation of faith.
She explains that we have experienced the forgiveness of God which gives us the understanding and compassion to forgive others. With Jesus, the forgiver of all debts as our example, Apryl challenges us once again to raise the standard of our culture with the gift of forgiveness.
From church girl to teen mother. This one is dedicated to my Beautiful Heavenly gift, my oldest daughter Bella Celeste. In this episode I share my personal testimony of being the perfect church girl to becoming a teen mother. I share the embarrasing story of having to stand before my church and confess my sin then finding healing from those hurts in the passages of scripture. Told in Titus Chapter 2 fashion as an older woman breaking it down for a younger woman. This one goes out to all those teen moms who have lived this story and have ever felt alone.
Fasting, one of the underutilized weapons we have against the flesh and the enemy. Listen as I discuss fasting, spiritual warfare and personal testimonies of this powerful weapon in action.
In this episode guest Kayla Peterson, Dean of Women for Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta, California gives us the skinny on Bible College Life. Join Kayla as she answers the questions: How do I know if Bible College is for me? How do I get into community once I am there? And how to make the college years the most successful.
For more information on Calvary Chapel Bible College go to https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/home/
Do you know the struggle of wanting to live for God but feeling held back by the pain of your past? Do you find yourself trying to put a band-aid on a deep wound in your life? In this episode Music Artist Ketrina Joy gets real and personal about the collision between her desire for God and the pain of her past. Ketrina shares her experience as an overseas missionary in the wake of terrorism and her struggle with PTSD. Listen as the Lord turns her pain into a song in the night. Check out her album Splendor on Spotify. Follow her on Instagram @ketrinajoymusic
This episode includes mature content, covering hard truths of God honoring womanhood and sexuality. Our host Apryl leads a discussion with her guest Bethany Beal, of Girl Defined Ministries. Girl Defined Ministries is a non-profit organization based out of Texas. Their mission is to answer the question: What does God-honoring womanhood look like?
In this episode they discuss the contents of Bethany’s new book, authored with her sister, Kristen Clark: Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart. They acknowledge topics that are rarely discussed within churches today, addressing four lies people fall into regarding sexuality that are countered with biblical truths. This book is for singles and married woman alike as they unpack parts of Bethany’s own story and the biblical hope regarding real issues we all struggle with.
At their website you can find links to their books, blog posts, YouTube channel, and other wonderful resources of the ministry Girl Defined. https://www.girldefined.com/
This one goes out to all our single sisters! In this episode my dear friend Araceli Godoy returns to share real talk about the struggles Single Women deal with. From the continual battle with our heart to the intense battle with our flesh these are things you won't be hearing in church!
What is true love? What should I look for in a godly man? How can I honor God in my relationship with my boyfriend? Join me as Author Bethany Beal of Girl Defined Ministries shares the Biblical answers for these questions and more in this episode of Strength Dignity Life.
You ever been chillin at a coffee shop head phones on listening to a random playlist when all of a sudden you actually listen to what the song is saying, in that moment your thoughts fill with scenes from your life where God has been ridiculously good to you and out of a thankful heart…”niagra falls” tears starting pouring down your cheeks so you run outside to avoid a scene and your mind continues to generate Thankful thoughts of God’s goodness. Yeah, that pretty much sums up what you are gonna hear in this episode. So get your tissue box because its about to get real!
The Holidays are rough for those coming from a fatherless home. Our heart and minds are in continual conflict- on one hand you wish your dad would show up or maybe just call but all you are left with is high hopes and broken dreams.
Join me as I share about how I dealt with the hurt of not having my dad around for the holidays and how bitterness can be overcome by the truth found in the Bible.
From daddy’s little girl to a fatherless statistic in one night. In this episode I tell the stories of living in a migrant family in “cockroach motels” and creepy beds. Yes friends you learn to survive that life until the night “concerned citizens” show up at your door and drop a major “bomb” on your mom in front of you and your brother, then in one night your life is never the same.
Hear as I share the things I would have told myself then straight from the Father right from His word.
This episode tells the story of one of the greatest influences to Strength & Dignity Life my Nana Irene. The woman who impacted my life with vivid memories like pan dulce and Nescafe to Winnie the Pooh and John F. Kennedy. I share about how my parents would send me to church with her while they stayed home. How the greatest peace I experienced as a kid was in my grandmothers church on the eastside of town. This many years later I share what I wish someone had told me then that God is not confined to a building and that peace is available anytime anyplace.
To every girl who has a grandma who faithfully prays on her knees and took you to church this episode is sure to bring back memories.
Whenever Araceli and I get together you know there’s gonna be big laughs and lots of Bible coming at you. This episode is no different! Join us for some real talk on some of the curve balls we have had thrown at us in life as well as Biblical truth to get you through when God’s the one who ordered a change up!
Do you now what its like to suffer in the silence with anxiety? Does having anxiety make me any less spiritual? In this episode guest Devanee Hernandez a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist gives Biblical answers to these questions along with tools to help friends and family members who struggle with this silent struggle.
Join in as we answer this listener inspired question: “Is it ok to not be ok? Biblical hope for mental illness when Christians struggle with mental illness.
In this episode guest Dr. Julie Hayden:
Defines Mental Health,
Why Christian’s should care about mental health issues,
The relationship between faith and psychology
As well as the spiritual warfare and the believers responsibility to take put the word of God into practice.
Dr. Hayden is a licensed Doctor of Psychology and Executive Director of Rhombus Counseling with fifteen years of clinical experience with chronic mental illness, substance and sexual addictions, adolescents, families, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and domestic violence.
To Connect with Dr. Julie Hayden
www.rhombusuniversity.com
www.gorhombus.com
www.rhombuscounseling.com
www.newvisionsd.com
Videos of topics being addressed by Christian experts:
https://vimeopro.com/skylinechurch/my-therapist-says