Practical Living Podcast: Recent Episodes
Doreen Rainey
Our focus is purpose, peace and prosperity. We support you in applying the teachings of Christ in your everyday life.
The ability to discern - to judge well - is a muscle that must be exercised and built up. In this episode, Doreen shares the "discernment test" and how to ensure that we continually make choices that align with God.
God tells us that we are more than conqueror. In this episode, Doreen shares insights on how we tap into the power needed to overcome.
The lyrics of the song Through All of It by Colton Dixon speak to the fact that no matter what is going on in our lives - the good, the challenging, the joyful, the sadness, the wins or the losses, He is with us.
In this episode, Doreen reminds us that He knows what we are dealing with and what we are going through - and He is still God through all of it. And that it's standing firm in our faith ALL the time that allows us to experience the victory every single time.
Colton Dixon - Through All of It
There's so much that we receive when we accept Christ into our lives. But just because we receive something doesn't mean we use or maximize it. In this episode, Doreen highlights all that we have access to and helps assess whether we are acting on what we have received.
As a Christian, you have access to freedom. Freedom from bondage, restraint, domination and confinement. In this episode, Doreen expounds on what it means to be free and how accessing that freedom is tied to our choices.
Sometimes people will hesitate or wait until they "get themselves together" before stepping fully into their faith walk. But God's plan is just the opposite. In this episode, Doreen reminds us that we are fully known by Him - the good, the bad and the ugly - and He still loves us.
Known by Tauren Wells
While we are called to build and encourage one another, there are some caveats we are to consider when doing so. In this episode, Doreen shares her thoughts on how we should respond to requests from others to support them.
We are all building something - the question is whether we are building a solid foundation or on something that will crumble at the fist sign of tension. In this episode, Doreen continues the conversation on what it means to build a life that represents who God created us to be.
When it comes to building a life that aligns with who God called us to be, we must get clear on what the process requires of us. In this episode, Doreen focuses on the three steps outlined in Luke 6 and how well we follow his instructions.
When it comes to encouragement, everyone has a default. The question is whether that default demonstrates the support and hope we are called to give.
In this episode, Doreen shares the traits of an encourager and how they should show up in any interaction, situation or circumstance.
When it comes to encouraging one another and building each other up, there's a powerful reason Christians can do this regardless of the situation of circumstance.
In this episode, Doreen breakdowns the meaning of "therefore" in Practical Living's foundational scripture.
What life are you living?
Are you living a life that is directed and guided by Him? Or are you floating between two lives - the life you have and the life He's calling you to?
In this episode, Doreen describes 3 types of people when it comes to living for Him.
Demonstrating faith is not a Sunday only activity. It's not an Easter, Mother's Day and Christmas agenda item. In this episode, Doreen shares 5 daily commitments that bring a deeper connection and relationship to God.
There's much to believe, celebrate and embrace about Christ. In this episode, Doreen shares two major characteristics of Christ and the impact they have on how we should live.
What does it mean when you decide to tap into the teachings of God? What's required of you as a student? In this episode, Doreen answers these questions and shares the different types of students and how to identify which one you are.
There's a difference of having knowledge and applying the knowledge you have. In this episode, Doreen breaks down the difference and how it impacts our ability to fulfill our purpose and accomplish our goals.
In order to accomplish the purpose driven goals we have, we need support. In this episode, Doreen takes a closer look at what support is and how we can access more of it as we maneuver through the various areas of life - work, family and personal goals.
Flourishing, thriving, being fruitful, productive and profitable are all part of being prosperous. In this episode, Doreen shares details of the role prosperity plays in the mission of Practical Living Ministries and in our lives.
Part of the mission of Practical Living is to focus on purpose, peace and prosperity. In this episode, Doreen breaks down the process for experiencing peace - and protecting it once you get it.
Part of the mission of this podcast is to focus on purpose. In this episode, Doreen breaks down exactly what purpose is - and what it isn't - and shares a few tips to help you identify, or confirm, your purpose.
Breaking down the mission of Practical Living, the first concept we explore is "focus". In this episode, Doreen shares 3 characteristics of this concept to asses whether your faith walk aligns your focus.
When you hear the word "ministry", what comes to mind? In this episode, Doreen shares how her idea of ministry has changed over the years and how it relates to our everyday life.
Being alive doesn't necessarily mean you're "living". During this episode, Doreen defines how to position yourself to experience all life has to offer.
What's in a name? That's the question we're answering in the episode. Doreen shares the meaning behind the word "practical" and how it applies to our faith walk.
Hosted by Doreen Rainey, this podcast is all about purpose, peace and prosperity. We focus on supporting you in applying the teachings of Christ in your everyday life.