The Life Change Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Martinez
Hey guys I’m John Martinez and in this Podcast I will be interviewing normal people who have life changing answers found in Jesus. We will be diving into their respected fields of work and passions! Counselors, fitness experts, businessmen, mothers, fathers, poets, pastors, these are all my friends:)
My desire is to encourage you to live a life of wholeness and gain insight that will aid you in the moments you need it. You’re family and your life matters. Be sure to chime in with questions or reviews
I’m an open book so feel free to contact me and I will be sure to get back to you if I can!
“How do I know if my heart is sincere…it is not about the practical stuff we do; it is the place we live from.” - @Joehotle Pt. 2 on Love (Link in Bio)🏡..If you wrestle with how to grow in this extravagant gift God has shown us, given us ,and calling us to display; I believe this episode will encourage you in your walk! ..Also..don’t be so hard on yourself. God knows we fall short in so many ways in this area. The amazing thing is, God is faithful to bring about this fruit in your life. Continue remembering how He first loved you. Christmas is coming! 🌲 What a great opportunity to remember God’s love for us as we ponder upon the Day Christ was born and all he accomplished here on earth. 🌍 .I pray this episode blesses you and gives you Grace to continue growing in Love. ....#lcp #infinitystones #Love
Hey fam been a while and I hope you had a great Thanksgiving week with loved ones! ..This week we are continuing our Infinity Stones of the Gospel series with Stone 4 (Love) Link in Bio 🏡.. Jesus gives us the 2 greatest Commandments on Love in Matthew 22:37-40 “…Love God with all your heart,soul, and mind and to love your neighbor as yourself.” ..My encouragement for each of us in these days is to continue discovering how deeply God loves us and to share that with others. ..Watch this short YouTube clip created by The Bible Project on where the word Love came from and how it was used by the Saints of old. (Link in 🌲 Linktree)..I pray this episode encourages you in your walk with God and others! Be blessed and stay tuned for the next half of this conversation next week.🙌🏽....#lcp #infinitystones #Love
Infinity Stone of the Gospel; Grace! (Link in Bio) 🏡 ..In this Episode Joe and I dive into the importance of Grace and talk about how it’s a way of life for the believer. God’s Grace is more than just a term; it is the unmerited favor upon your life and the tangible power to help you walk in righteousness free from the power of sin! With Easter coming up I pray this episode helps you understand a little more on what Jesus purchased for you on the cross! ✝️..Joe lives in the Midwest were storms have been on repeat. Let’s keep Him and those affected in prayer during this time.🙏🏽Have a blessed Wednesday and feel free to share your thoughts and questions on how this episode has blessed, challenged, or equipped you! ....#lcp #grace #infinitystones
This week Jarrod and I continue to dive into his song, “Keep Pushing” 🏡(LINK IN BIO)This song is not only uplifting and encouraging, it is also a song that is tough to listen to just once! If it blesses you share it with a friend! You can find it on Spotify or ITunes! 🎶 ....#lcp #music #keeppushing
In this Episode Jarrod talks about the heart behind one of his verses in his song, “Keep Pushing” this song has been very encouraging for many people. I want the listeners to hear what motivated Jarrod to write this song and his heart for people and music! 🎵 I pray you are blessed by all that is shared!
“Why Righteousness is important” Pt. ✌🏽is up! 🏡 (link in Bio)...In this second half of the conversation Joe and I dive deeper into walking in righteousness, what it means for us, and how we can walk with a clean Conscious before God and others. We hope this conversations blesses you and builds you up! ..Have a blessed Wednesday Saints! Reach out with any questions or encouragement, we would love to hear back from you! ....#lcp #righteousness
“Why Righteousness is important” podcast is up! 🏡 Pt. ☝🏽 (link in Bio)..This Infinity Stone of the Gospel is one of the most important gifts God has given us. Join Joe and I as we dive into the power and amazing covering righteousness gives the believer. maybe you don’t feel righteous maybe you struggle with the idea of God seeing you as dirty or clean. Even if you know you have been made right with God I encourage you to tune in and allow the word to build you up in the faith! ..If you have any questions on the topic feel free to ask away as our heart is to encourage and equip you in a deeper understanding of what is yours in Christ! ..Have a blessed Wednesday Saints! Praying for a joy filled week🙌🏽 ....#lcp #righteousness
New Series 🎧 - “ Infinity Stones of the Gospel”💎 Link in Bio🏡 Hey Fam recently my dear friend Joe and I have been talking about the vital pillars of the Gospel and what cooler idea to relate that to the Infinity Stones in the marvel series!? Just like each stone has an amazing and unique power, there are pillars in the Gospel that hold a power/ understanding that will empower/grow you in the Faith. I pray you are strengthened and encouraged by this first episode on Faith! Faith can be grown,🌱faith can be lost, it can be shipwrecked, and it can be received as a gift! 🎁 I pray you are encouraged, equipped, and blessed by everything Joe and I have to share on it! The questions we all have/struggled with on faith are important to dive into and we are going to be with you every step of the way. Tune in and share your thoughts with us we’d love to hear back from you!💭 Have a blessed Monday! ....#lcp #infinitystones #faith #podcast
“Creating Media with God” (link in bio)🏡 full episode
In this conversation you will hear about the heart and vision behind One More Step Productions by Jeremy Wernli! (founder)
If you desire to create media, pastor a church, looking for new means to reach people with the Gospel, then this episode is for you!
I hope you are blessed by all that is shared. . . . .
lcp #onemorestep #media
Jeremy is the founder of One More Step Productions and has a desire to help creatives grow in their creative gifts; all to glorify God! His desire is to help the church thrive in sharing the Gospel through the realm of media! Hope you are blessed by this short clip!
Whether you have been serving in the Church for years or just starting to; I believe you will be blessed by all Kara has to share on the topic!
Join the conversation as we discuss matters of a servant heart, heathy boundaries, when to say no, solitude and much more.
Kara has served in the local church, poured into employees as the director of marketing at Chick Fil A (love that place) 🐔 attended Denver seminary, and Is a Alum of Colorado Christian University.
She has her own podcast dedicated to healthy and needed conversations for today! Be sure to to take a listen as her and her co host Sarah Navigate the hard things through a biblical perspective. @navigatingourlives
Lastly, Be on the lookout for the release of her new book, “Navigating Life” 📚 available approximately August 31st on Amazon!
Be blessed friends!
Not sure if you are worthy of God’s love? Or if he could use you because of your past?
Join the conversation as Baruch will encourage you that simply is not the case no matter how far you’ve run from him! He is faithful to chase you down and desires to transform you and see you set free from the power of sin.
God has given you gifts and talents he desires to see though thrive in! Listen to Baruch share how God is working through his music to bring others to Jesus when prior, he desired nothing but his own way of living.
You can find more of Baruch’s music on platforms like: Spotify, ITunes, and YouTube.
If you are blessed by this conversation and desire to support him; you can give a monetary gift linked to his
cash app: $BaruchFollowsJesus
No Dior featuring 1kphew will be playing at the end of The episode so stay tuned in! . . . .
lcp #lifechange #chh #music
Pt 2 on Faith and Fitness is up!🏋🏻♀️ (link in bio) 🏡 . In this episode Josiah and I go more into depth on certain training plans and intriguing diets like: Keto, vegan, and meat. Are they healthy, sustainable, and worth getting on?
Tune in as we will also dive into the use of pre workout, creatine, and other supplements taken for maximum results whether physically, or aesthetically. Are they good or bad in the long run?
“I’ve gotta be as good as possible for what God has given me right here and right now.”
One quote that stuck out to me during this conversation. I pray this episode encourages you and gives you some insight and information on your life journey!
Always a blessing to hear back from you so feel free to drop thoughts and comments and share this content with a friend if you believe it will encourage them!
Have a blessed day fam! . . . .
lcp #lifechange #faithandfitness
Been a minute, I mean a MINUTE but we’re back and hitting the ground running with a former guest Josiah McGuire! Whether you are just now getting in the gym or have been pumping iron 🏋🏽♀️ for quite sometime I believe the content in this episode will bless you! If you’re interested in any fitness tips,emotional wellness advice, or just fascinated with how the body works in general, Josiah goes into depth on a few of these topics.
Monday is here and often times we could use a lot of encouragement or some motivation to get us going at the gym. Check out Josiah’s encouraging video produced by One More Step, LLC here: 👇🏽
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYw9R-FTvgE
Hope you are blessed by everything shared today! . . . .
lcp #lifechange #faithandfitness
Happy Easter! 🌄
He is not here 🪨 he is risen!
Today is a win for those who put their trust and hope in Jesus. The one who came not to condemn the world but to save it!
We had a problem but Jesus fixed it!
Sin and death are no longer our burden to bear, Jesus took it upon himself and defeated them by living a Holy and righteous life so we could be forgiven once and for all. So we could have real freedom in life!
Tune in Today 🎧 to hear what Jesus did for us and the importance of this holiday!
Whether you are going to church to celebrate, or just being with family; I want to invite you to learn who this Jesus is and how personal he is to you.
Have a blessed Easter Sunday! You are loved dearly! . . . .
lcp #lifechange #easter #heisrisen
New podcast is up! (Link in bio)🏡 . “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God” - Romans 10:17 . . This week we continue diving into what it looks like to Dare to believe God in our daily lives. I pray this episode encourages you to step out boldly to what God has asked of you! . . . .
lcp #daretobelievegod #podcast
“Dare to believe God”🏡 . . Whether you are walking in faith, stepping out, and seeing God move, or you are wresting to trust God at his word; I believe this podcast will encourage you to trust God and build your faith. . . You’re not alone in this, you’d be surprised at how many influential men and women of God have been scared to step out and do what God has asked of them! But the ones who dared to believe God, are the ones who got to see him do the miraculous! ✨ . . tune in to hear about the most common reasons why we doubt and also some hero’s of the faith who stepped out of their comfort zone to see God move on their behalf, I pray your faith is built up by all that is shared! . . . .
lcp #podcast #daretobelieve
“I will tell of Your name to my brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.” - Psalms 22:22 🙌🏽 . . New podcast is up!🏡 THE POWER OF TESTIMONY 🗣 (Link in bio) . In this podcast you will hear my dear friend Nate Beechum share about his testimony and the amazing 180 turn around the Lord does when he convicts a heart ❤️ to righteousness.
Nate is a Christian rap artist with a heart to encourage believers and to give hope to the hopeless. Listen to👇🏽👇🏽
His Single: (Thru the Storm🌪 ) at the end of our conversation as it sums up his testimony! . . Though far from perfect in himself, God has healed and has been healing Nate - from: - Abandonment - Loss of a sibling and his son. - Rejection - Traumatic life events - Betrayal - Identity crisis - Hopelessness
If you struggle in these areas you are not alone as the Lord continually reminds us of his love for us in his word. He cares too deeply to leave you feeling this way. He is gentle in reminding you of his character. Be sure to tune in for encouragement!🎧
Thank you Nate for being a featured guest and sharing your life story. I encourage you all to do the same for those around you! Be on the lookout for his new valentine single “Forever”💕
Be blessed and have a wonderful Valentine’s weekend! God bless friends! . . . .
LCP #LIFECHANGE #TESTIMONY
This is for you . . Hey guys I normally wouldn’t do this, but I believe God has given me a prophetic word for the church (capital C) and those who do not know Jesus or believe in God.
I hope it blesses you, encourages you & deepens your relationship with the Lord!
🔑 Key word - Prepare.
(You can find the link above)🏡 have a blessed February friends! . . . .
LCP #LIFECHANGE #PREPARE
Before we wrap up 2020 join Floyd and I as we finish our conversation on Anxiety and Depression.
For many this is a wonderful time of year🎄🎁 but for some this is a very difficult time due to: dysfunctional family, loneliness, minimal resources, and other reasons. . . Floyd goes more in depth on applying practical solutions to help those who suffer from anxiety and depression. He also recommends two books to get a hold of to help you navigate helping others more effectively when it comes to encouragement and words of affirmation per individual. (In link)👍🏽 . . I pray you and your family are blessed this Christmas season!⛄️🎄 Please reach out if you would like a friend to talk to! If you have a comforting quote or go to scripture for affirmation please drop it in the comment section! I’d love for others to see it! . . Thank you for an awesome 1 1/2 years of conversations LCP fam! See you next year!!! . . . .
LCP #LIFECHANGE
I believe positive affirmations and quality time are two of the most powerful ways to deal with depression and anxiety.” - Floyd Bumpers
(Quote from this week’s conversation)🏡
Did you know?
- Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.
- Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.
- Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. 🧬
Anxiety and Depression are real. So real that God tells us to “Fear Not” over 365 times in the Bible.📖 He encourages us to cast our cares and worries upon him continually because he knows it’s something we deal with often.
I believe these are sensitive topics for many and require gentleness and a lot of care and patience when helping individuals get free.
So who’s our guest this week?
Floyd Bumpers is a Midwest native who is serving his community with rich knowledge regarding mental health in different areas of life. He has over ten years of experience with helping individuals climb 🧗 out of the trenches of depression and anxiety, but also past traumas and much much more. He has a passion to “help people find hope, healing and freedom in order to discover their God-given value and purpose.”
He is the founder of Hope Connection Counseling & Therapy, they provide many services like:
- Individual Counseling
- Marriage/ relationship Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Telehealth counseling (phone/video)
Join both Floyd and I as we talk about practical solutions that will help encourage, equip, and combat ⚔️🛡 these sensitive issues when they come your way or someone you may know.
if you are struggling with anxiety or depression don’t believe the lie that you are less than or weak for reaching out for help! You matter so please don’t ever forget that. You can also schedule an appointment through Floyd’s practice if you appreciated everything he has shared. Click the link below to do so!
Thank you Floyd for being a blessing to those around you and for sharing the wisdom the Lord has given you in regards to anxiety and depression!
I hope you guys have a wonderful Wednesday and brighten someone’s day with a smile or some encouragement!☀️
You can find the links below for the organizations and websites mentioned in the podcast including Hope Connection Counseling & Therapy below!
- https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics
- http://hopeconnectiontherapy.com/blog/ . . . .
LCP #LIFECHANGE #counseling #depression #anxiety
✨This week we continue our conversation on Grace! (Link in Bio)🏡
What if God told you his Grace is sufficient for you for the very thing you’ve been struggling with? Are you struggling living the Christian life or finding it difficult to believe it’s not dependent on your works?
In this short audio clip from this week’s convo; Chris relates How we grow up in God to an orange tree and how it produces fruit.🍊
I hope you’re encouraged by this week’s episode! You can find a link to a deeper study of the word Grace in the LCP Bio along with some very encouraging pastors who preach on Grace. . Be blessed brothers and sisters have a great week! . . . .
LCP #LIFECHANGE #GRACE
“Jesus told Martha, ‘Mary is doing the right thing and this one thing is needed.’ and that one thing was sitting before Jesus resting and listening to him.” —
•Quote from this week’s conversation! (Link in bio)🏡•
— Have you ever felt like Martha in this story?😅 I mean she was trying SO hard to make her home presentable🧼🧹for a man she had high respect and regard for. That’s not a bad thing is it?
If you wrestle with receiving God’s love ❤️ for you and feel a strong pull of having to earn his affection. I believe this conversation will bless you dearly. Like Martha we can so often find ourselves striving and working in moments where Jesus simply wants us to rest, spend time with him, and receive what he has to offer🤲🏽🤲🏻🤲🏿🤲🏾
My dear friend Chris and I have walked closely together from the time we were in high school and are still very close friends today. Chris has a heart for worship and strives for everyone to walk in step with God’s Grace. I hope you are encouraged by all he has to share on the topic! . . Love you guys and I hope you have a blessed week!!! . . . .
LCP #LIFECHANGE #GRACE
THIS WEEK
~ I’m honored to introduce and host a dear friend of mine I met at the Jesus conference a few years ago. His name is Nelson Alvarez and he has been such an encouragement to not only those around him, but also across the Nation.
He has a heart for truth and a desire to simply be faithful with what God has given him. He has a desire for others to see the goodness of God and become disciples of Jesus.
THE TOPIC -
Join our conversation as we talk about the ❤️ of repentance in THIS season and what God is doing in his Church.
You can also listen in 👂 on the exciting prophecy given by Shawn Bolz to Nelson out of a crowd of 56,000 at the Azusa Now Conference held in Los Angeles in 2016!! (Link in bio) you can also subscribe to his YouTube channel for more encouraging messages at (Revivalist Nelson)
God is amazing and still speaks through people which is very encouraging!
Wherever you are at with the Lord be encouraged. He loves you and we hope to solidify that in your heart with this conversation!
In this episode Alex Erickson shares his heart on being fully alive in Jesus and what it looks like in his life. Alex is a full time missionary with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 He is a phenomenal skateboarder; like really really good and he is also a lover of people. He shares his story about how he came to Christ and much more. . He has a passion to encourage and see believers walk in the freedom Christ has paid for us. One of the privileges he has with YWAM is getting to disciple students before they are sent out to the nations to spread the good news of Jesus!
Quote:
“I think a lot of times we forget that Jesus came to also identify with us. Invite God into that space that you believe he is not there. Where there is light darkness has to flee.” . . I hope you are encouraged and blessed by all he has to share and if you’d love to support him please email him directly at: aeflip96@aol.com . . Love you guys and thank you for tuning in! Be safe and continue being a light in this time. You are loved and desired more than you know! Be blessed!
“Every spiritual giant who has done great things for the Lord has a history of God being faithful that lead them to bigger and greater risks for the sake of making much of Jesus.”
Join this week’s Conversation with Austin Woods and I as he shares his heart for missions and the important calling it is to every believer! (Link in bio)🏡
Austin has spent much of his time post college serving in long term missions in Hastings, England. He talks about his experience not only in the UK but how he came to be an advocate for the Great Commission.
Austin enjoys listening to podcast and keeping others informed with his calling abroad and locally. You can find a few links below to some of of his favorite podcasts and his newsletter email if you wish to support him prayerfully or financially!
I hope you are blessed by all that was shared this week! I believe you will be. . News Letter - awoods16@liberty.edu . Bruce Gore - Church History https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFBLkHop2alLjioK9sr37uazi_TG7hRD&feature=share . Calvary Chapel Joe focht - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calvary-chapel-of-philadelphia-sunday-morning-teaching/id261365144
In this episode Grace reveals her heart for those who struggle with identity. She shares her story on how she actively combats thoughts of depression, worthlessness and insecurity. She dives into how she STANDS on what God has said about her concerning her purpose and life. Grace is SUCH an encouragement to many of her peers around her and desires to see Christ’s freedom in their lives. She has a heart to serve and put others before herself. . You can find more of her encouraging words on her Blog page at: vsco.co/gracehoffpauir/journal/more-than-enough
Join the conversation between Ellen and I as we discuss many topics surrounding her experience in the military, current life, and vulnerability. Ellen is currently getting her Master’s degree and is enroute to becoming an Army Chaplain, to which she feels a strong calling to. She has a compassionate heart to serve and to empower those around her. I hope you enjoy all she has to share! . . I also want to say a sincere thank you to all our past, present, and future soldiers. Thank for your service.
Are you curious why some leave the Faith in there late teen years and early 20’s?🤔 . . Join the conversation with Josiah and I as he talks about his personal story why he left the Christian faith for a season. We unpack and dive into a study on the issue while discussing some potential solutions on the matter! We even have a little Bible study on faith and grace. I hope you receive something out of this week’s episode and You can find the links for the study, podcast, and website below!👇🏽 . . . . * https://lifewayresearch.com/2007/08/07/reasons-18-to-22-year-olds-drop-out-of-church/
- https://www.lifeway.com/
If you’ve wrestled with identity, deep rooted sin issues, and trying to live righteously; I encourage you to join the conversation between Joe and I as he affirms believers in their relationship with God in regards to freedom! My heart was blessed and strengthened by all he had to share and I hope yours is also! . Joe’s heart burns for Jesus, photography, relationships, and serving those around him! You can find him at jhotlephoto on Instagram and JMH Photography on Facebook!
In this episode my dear friend Karie shares about how the Lyme life🍈 has impacted her these past couple of years. If you’ve struggled with chronic illness, depression, feeling hopeless, and misunderstood I encourage you to listen to Karie as she not only can relate to your pain, but offers you genuine hope and spurs you on to remain in Jesus through it all! Karie is a talented artist and an esteemed photographer doing what she loves despite all odds. You can find her amazing artwork on her page at @artwithkare and her hilarious memes on Facebook! And in case you didn’t know, May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month so tune in and gain some valuable insight before you enjoy the outdoors this Summer!🍃👨🌾
In this week’s conversation, we have the honor of listening to Pastor Nic Tapia as he generously shares his wisdom, on relationships and marriages. He dives into the Dating scene, enneagrams, modeling Christ, and a whole lot of vulnerability in this one!
In this episode, Josiah Lorenztian and I talk about the topic of health and wellness; spiritually and physically. Join us as we expound upon various topics concerning lifestyle, Church, and who Jesus is in our lives!
Episode 1: In this Episode you will get to know a little about myself and the heart and vision behind the Life Change Podcast!