A Broken Heart's GPS Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lauri McNair, BSW, MS
It was never God's intention to have us meander through life brokenhearted, lost (emotionally), and alone (relationally). Get re-routed by using God's GPS and experience life as the Father intended--full of love, joy, peace, satisfaction, and abundance!
If you've ever asked yourself the question, "How do I forget and move on when the damage is already done?", then this is a podcast you want to hear.
If you've ever asked yourself the question, "How do I forget and move on when the damage is already done?", then this is a podcast you want to hear.
Ruminating thoughts can be depleting and non-productive, but with some understanding and leaning into the word of God, we can get "unstuck" and progress toward the gift of life to the full that Jesus affords each believer (John 10:10).
Hate on any level is toxic. As Christians, believers of Christ Jesus, walking in love and compassion is foundational. The importance of introspection and emotionally honesty cannot be underestimated as we carry our the tenets of the Scriptures in our individual journey. Being a "living epistle" (2 Corinthians 3:2-3) necessitates not only self-examination, but also inviting the Lord into our experiences so that He may to reveal and uncover those parts of our authentic self that may inhibit our ability to love our neighbor as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39). Let's unpack this together and remember the people of Buffalo, NY, California, and countless others victimized by hate.
Life is hard at times, Jesus reassures in John 16:33 that we will get through it because He conquered all! Tune in to find out how you can receive hope, peace, and courage by being anchored in the word of God.
Good news from the word of God! No matter where we are in our journey, God has begun a GOOD work in us, and he will complete it! Paul (formerly Saul and a persecutor of Christians --Acts 9), the writer of the book of Philippians, assures us of the biblical truth!
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"We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield.In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone."--Psalm 33:20-22(NLT)
Life can be challenging and messy. At times it may be challenging interacting with others. Sometimes, we are faced with hard question. When we're grappling with present realities and find ourselves asking the hard questions and need real answers with real solutions--it's time for real talk.
Honoring our elders and thanking God for the ways in which we are blessed and encouraged by their wisdom and life experience.
If you've ever struggled to "find the words" to express your feelings, be sure to tune in to our latest podcast.
How much different would our world be if we all practiced the spiritual discipline of being kind and compassionate to one another based on Ephesians 4:32?
One of the challenges of childhood trauma is overcoming the feeling of emptiness as adults. A closer look at John 4, gives us insight on how to begin our journey out of emptiness and move towards wholeness and life to the full.
Ways to encourage, educate, and reassure children of all ages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interacting with a narcissist can be challenging; but when we employ the word of God, we will have success.
Drinking from proverbial polluted, toxic wells? Discover how to full of the living waters Jesus offers each of us.
Good news coming from Malachi 3:6! No matter what we may be facing, we will not be consumed or defeated! Victory is guaranteed when we wholly trust in the constancy of God!
Uproot lies and false perceptions about who you are in the eyes of Father! He is an attentive, loving Father who listens and hears with great compassion and interest in YOU!
Tune in to our podcast for practical and biblical ways to combat and defeat stress like a boss!
If you have been halted by ridicule, condemnation, rejection, parentification, name-calling, etc., this is a podcast you cannot miss! Be encouraged, inspired, and empowered to move into your Kingdom purpose and assignment according to Ephesians 2:10.
Truth empowers and takes the energy and life out of lies we believe. If you are believing a lie, it's time to get woke by the word of God!
In times of distress, it's not uncommon to look for ways to soothe, ease, or avenge pain independent of God.So, beware! There is a way to overcome emotional anguish that seems right, but it only seems that way.
It's important to assess who speaks into our lives in times of crisis and difficulty. Tune into this crucial podcast as we unpack this topic biblically, using the life of Job as our case study.
What if you could overcome any habit or addiction simply by applying the God's word? Before you dismiss the idea, tune in to this podcast.
Self-effort, sans the power of God at work in our lives, will be limited and fleeting; often leaving us feeling frustrated, defeated, and at a loss.
Psalm 108:13 is God's promise to us that when invite and include Him into our lives, our dreams, our goals, our desires we will excel in strength, might, and ability. In so doing, God assures us that he will defeat our adversaries. This is good news from the word of God that we can take to the bank!
If you are feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted, or if you grapple with the validity of feeling this way--you won't want to miss this podcast!
If you have ever struggled with anticipatory anxiety gripped with worry about what the next day will hold, there is good news for you coming from the Word of God!
As adults, we have been given the wonderful opportunity of equipping and empowering our children to communicate and build healthy relationships--simply by giving them a model to follow.
If you are a parent, grandparent, foster parent, educator, coach, etc. you do not want to miss this podcast!
Tune in to our latest podcast to find out how to communicate like a boss by following the Master, Jesus!
Get ready to dismantle every lie and false belief that has eroded your sense of value, worth, and importance!
No matter what you are facing today--God is with you! Tune in to hear how you can overcome the challenges of life by grabbing hold of the promises of God.
Tune in as my special guest (and daughter), Abigail, shares on the importance of practicing patience based on John 16:13.
God has called us out of anything and everything that is unlike Him--lies, shame, deception, manipulation, loneliness, self-deprecation, rejection, abandonment, hopelessness, woe, despair, hatred, envy, rage, immorality, addictions, vengeance...
No matter what we may have experienced in our childhoods, that we invariably carry into adulthood, it does not negate the truth of God's word. He has good plans for us--those plans entail a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11)!
Are you grappling with confusion or uncertainty? Struggling with a habit? Feeling like you have lost your voice? Are you awaiting permission to make a decision to bring wellness and health to your soul? If you answered, YES, to any of these questions--you don't want to miss this podcast!
If the idea of enjoying life rather than existing through it seems lofty and unattainable, I have good news for you! You have the capacity to enjoy life, because it is God's gift to you.
Our world seems to revolve around assessing and judging others, but how willing are we to be brave enough to take a introspective step back, and assess ourselves? Questions like, How well am I relating to and loving my spouse? How well am I parenting my children? Is my speech encouraging or demeaning? Are my conversations wholesome or laden with gossip and slander? What about my thoughts--are they optimistic and sound, or negative and pessimistic? Am I walking in faith or doubt and despair? Am I pleasing the Father?
God has sovereignly equipped us to receive, handle, and acknowledge truth so that we may confront the things that are keeping us bound. The adversary of our soul, Satan, wants us to walk in deception, bondage, and fear.
God gives us the grace and strength to do the hard work. We are equipped to look at what may be unpleasant. And, for those who put in the work, God promises to give comfort, peace, hope, rest, safety and security
Merry Christmas from Holy Hill Ministries! We are celebrating the and reflecting on the significance of the gift of Jesus Christ this holiday season.
Are we living life as if we are loved by the Almighty God, our heavenly Father? Do our thoughts, feelings, words, behaviors, relationships, choices and decisions reflect us living like we are loved? Are we consumed with anger, riddled with guilt, emotionally detached and disconnected? What lies do we hold as personal truth that inhibit from experiencing the love of the Father? Do we even really know what love is?...
We, as human beings, will be routinely confronted with opposition. How we view opposition and respond to them is critical. Are we viewing through the lens of victim or victor? When we opt to view opposition through the lens of victim, we miss something vital.
Do you dare to hope? Hope is one of our greatest gifts as believers, and each new day offers the capacity to endure and overcome life's challenges and difficulties.
A divinely inspired word of hope and encouragement from my special guest, Abigail McNair.
While life's challenges are undeniably real, and at times difficult, when we activate our faith and anchor our souls in the truths of God's word--we will overcome.
If you are prone to worry, anxiety, or catastrophizing (a mindset of assuming the worst case scenario)--there is good news for you today! It begins with taking back the power and authority you may have relinquished to fear.
What lens are you looking through? A lens of rejection, bitterness, popular opinion? Find out how to embrace the mind of Christ, and view life through a divine lens.
Anger can be a change agent. Find out more about how to practice the spiritual discipline of managing anger and make this natural emotion work for you, rather than against you, in our latest podcast, "Anger".
We were simply not created to think negatively. Yet research shows that 70-80% of our thoughts are negative. Find out how you can experience victory over negative thinking by applying the truths of God's word to your life.
Many of us are hindered from experiencing abundant living as outlined in John 10:10 because we are tormented by childhood experiences. For some, that experience was emotional incest.
Experience supernatural, perpetual, and enduring joy--even amidst life's most difficult challenges.
Find out how to cultivate a relationship with God and bring wellness to your soul through praying his Word.
What is a broken spirit? How does it happen? Is it possible to recover? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we look to Proverbs 18:14 and John 10:10 for insight.
My very special guests give us insight on embracing Psalm 139:14 and applying this truth to our lives.
God is ever present in our lives (Psalm 139:7), but how mindful are we of his presence?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior--find out how in this short podcast.
A look at the life of Abimilech gives us insight into how environment shapes our self-perception