Encouraging Your Spirit: Recent Episodes
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EncouragingYourSpiritPodcast is a space, place and ministry for all people. ABBA's love is inclusive and excludes no one. Our skills, heart, abilities and personal experiences are valuable and useful. I use scriptures, songs, song lyrics, books , story-telling and personal reflection to educate, encourage and empower people. Email or write to us your comments and prayer requests to Encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com.With love and gratitude always, Overseer Chris Wiley
Tonight I am chatting about Psalm 34:4. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all of my fears.
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Encouraging Your Spirit Podcast is back and tonight I am talking about Moving Forward. Tune in as we talk about Proverbs 4:25.
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Happy Friday,
I'm Chris the host and creator of Encouraging Your Spirit Podcast. The podcast has been on hiatus for a long time. In this episode, I share where I've been with dropping a new episode entitled :When Life Life's. Thank you for continuing to listen and for being a supporter of the podcast.
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Good Tuesday Morning,
We are back with our study of the book the Language of Promise.
Cohabitation with God is the chapter I am discussing.
What does this mean and look like for our daily life.
Monday Morning Encouragement.
Happy Monday everyone, This song kept crossing my mind, decided to sing it, pray and share it on the podcast this am. Wishing everyone a fantastic day.
I don't know about tomorrow
I just live from day to day
I don't borrow from it's sunshine
For its skies may turn to gray
I don't worry o'er the future
For I know what Jesus said
And today I'll walk beside Him
For He knows what is ahead
Happy Friday. I do not own the rights to the music..
Today we are continuing our discussion of the Language of Promise by Graham Cooke. I am talking about chapter 2: Possessed by God.
Tune in for more.
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New Podcast episode.... This week's devotional focuses on anxiety.
I also did not write this content. I am just sharing a devotional I read on Proverbs 31 ministries.
I do not own the rights to this music. This week, I am discussing the book The Language of Promise. The book is written by Graham Cooke. I am discussing chapter 1: God's Language is Love. I also add personal reflection, context and notes about the chapter.
Happy Tuesday... I am digging through the crates this week.. and figured I'd share He loved us First.... I am sharing it because this Friday we start discussing the book: The Language of Promise.... and this message on He loved us first.. is kind of the foundation of that... Hope you will tune in this Friday....
This week, I am chatting about the concept of scarcity. What does scarcity mean? I am chatting about it within the discussion of Luke 21:1-4, historical context and within our daily life.
Happy Friday,
This week, I am chatting about the Master, Teacher and Lord: John 13:13-16.
I am chatting about what this scripture means in ever y day life.
Tune in for more.
I do not own the rights of this music****
In this week's episode, I discuss Mark 5: 21-24 and 35-43
I discuss the context of this scripture, believing, faith and what it means for our daily life.
Reflection Question of the week: What are you believing God for in your life?
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Today's new episode is Exodus 25:22
I am discussing the mercy seat and what it means within every day life. Tune in for more.
Happy Tuesday,
This week I am chatting about Bearing One Another's Burdens.
I learned the you tube video song did not record.
Enclosed is it's link.
https://youtu.be/NBKT_aTbG6A
***Digging through the vault of episodes... enclosed is a previously recorded episode.. Stuck, Progress and Measuring it in our lives.
New Segment Monday...This episode is about redress/restorative justice...
Redress- means to set right/make a remedy.
Restorative justice is a philosophy or approach to harm that focuses on repairing relationships.
What should redress look like when people have been harmed about theological positioning or framing? ministry?
Just questions I've been reflecting on...
Back from hiatus and vacation... This week's new episode talks about Psalms 34:18. Brokenhearted means overwhelmed by grief or disappointment. In this episode I talk about the scripture, its context and what it means for our life.
It's the fiction corner sharing interesting books I've read. I also provide podcast announcements about upcoming episodes. Tune in for more.
Today I am sharing a devotional I read by Mary Luti on the United Church of Christ website (May 23). I am also sharing my own personal reflections, experiences that I thought about when I was reading it.
This week's Faith Conversations guest is Liam Michael Hooper. He is the author of the book entitled: Trans-Forming Proclamation: A Transgender Theology of Daring Existence. His bio is below and I hope you will tune in for this fantastic conversation.
Liam M. Hooper, M.Div., is an author, gender theorist, theological activist, trans advocate, educator, podcaster, public-speaker, and freelance content writer. He is a 2020-2022 Cohort Fellow of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations and was a community-nominated participant in the Winston-Salem Portrait Project. Liam works widely as a speaker and participant co-creator of learning communities, workshops, and seminars, small and large. On occasion, Liam’s spouse, Diana, and Dodi, the family dog, travel with him—especially, when doing this work involves going to new and interesting places.
This week, I am sharing a devotional I read on Exodus 17. We are talking about uncertainty and how that shows up in scripture and daily life.
This week, I am chatting about the stories/scripts that we believe about ourselves and our lives. What are the scripts in your life? What stories are you believing about you that could possibly not be true?
Happy Thursday to you. This week's episode was recorded yesterday (i.e., Wednesday). I am discussing how our thoughts create experiences in our life. I am sharing a personal experience I had a week ago. In essence it is a mix of storytelling, personal reflection and things to think about. The empowering question of the day: What are you manifesting in your life with your thoughts?
Feel free to share your thoughts
encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Author, Cultural worker, Public Theologian, Cultural worker, Professor, Director of Doctoral Ministry at Seattle University... Dr. Edward Donalson was a guest on this week's show. We talked about his book :#The Black Lives Matter Movement: Toward Intersectional Theology. Be sure to check out this fantastic episode.
Publishing Credit: JM Triplett Consulting
Good morning,
In the ancient world, blindness was used as as a metaphor used to describe lack of understanding. What lessons can we learn from it today?
This week, I am chatting about how spiritual blindness is connected to the lack of understanding. We're in Mark 8:22-26, grab a coffee, pen, paper and tune in for more.
I do not own the rights to this music... The song is Be Praised.
In this devotion... I am talking about praying when you don't have words....
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Today I am talking about the story of Zaccheus, the relationship it has to daily living.
Tune in for this fantastic episode.
This week, I am chatting about the scripture casting your care, how it relates to daily life and the varied representations of Jesus in the bible.
*Source for the description of varied representations are from Unfit Christian and Faith Uncut. *
Today's devotional by Vicki Kemper was a good one. She writes about how it is difficult for many of us to deal with someone else's sadness or emotional distress and lists the following discussion questions.
Have you ever felt unheard, or that others failed to acknowledge the validity of your emotions? How did you respond?
Have there been times when you failed to respond lovingly to someone else's hurt? How could you do better next time?
What can you do to make yourself, your family, your church, or other group a safe place for sharing vulnerable feelings.
I saw this video posted in fb memories... so I figured I'd share it with you again...
You can find Apostle Tiffany Adams at The Way Church in Columbia, SC and follow her on FB. Be sure to tune in to this fantastic episode.
Today we are continuing our discussion of transformation. I discuss the relationship surrendering has to transformation using Luke 22:14-20.
I hope you will tune in to this fantastic episode.
New Episode Friday: Today I am talking about the concept of transformation.
2nd Corinthians 3:18. I talk about the historical context, lessons and life application.
Tune in for more...
Faith Conversations is back with a new guest: Minister Gray is affiliated with Born2Battle Ministries. Born2Battle began as a prayer ministry and can be viewed on Facebook. We talked about the intersections of faith, life and ministry. Be sure to tune in to our conversation.
The link for the fb prayer ministry (i.e. previous and upcoming recordings) https://www.facebook.com/B2B.Born2Battle.
Minister Gray's email address is : born2battle0519@gmail.com
Best,
Overseer Chris
Encouraging Your Spirit Podcast is on hiatus for the holidays... Enclosed are some previously recorded podcasts from the vault.
Encouraging Your Spirit Podcast is on Holiday Hiatus until January 4th.
Enclosed are some previously recorded and aired podcasts...
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Today I am sharing how the word remembrance has been showing up in my life. I also talk about in the context of scripture and what it means for our daily life application
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Good Saturday Afternoon to you...
The podcast will be going on hiatus for the holidays... But before this happens... I am sharing a devotional with you. I am just sharing a scripture, my thoughts on how songs and music can be empowering...
I believe there is always something about music, the tone, rhythm, melody, words, instrumentation that always has the power to uplift people… its like releasing joy. People’s spirits can be uplifted…
It’s the holiday season and I know that this time brings a wide array of varied emotion. My encouraging thoughts for today are that you play some music, or sing a song… whether its to you and your household… or you decide to be a caroler for your neighborhood….Remember that you have joy and love within your hearts… Your very presence and being is more than enough. Your voice, Y-o-u matter…
As part of Encouraging Your Spirit Podcast holiday line up.... We have guest hosts... Igniter's United Alliance.... They talk about the meaning of 2022...
Good Monday Morning to Ya,
Enclosed is a Monday Morning Devotional. I am discussing Matthew 11:28-30. Have you ever thought about all the things we carry and whether or not we are "really" supposed to be carrying it. Today I talk about it in this Monday morning podcast.
Tune in for more.
Overseer Chris
Faith Conversations is back with a new guest Pastor Brian L. King. He has written a new book: Does God have a Gay Agenda? Tune in to this episode as we talk all about.
Enclosed is a link to purchase it from Barnes and Noble (i.e. it is available on numerous platforms). Be sure to listen to the interview and pick up a copy of the book. You will not be disappointed.
https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Have-Gay-Agenda-ebook/dp/B09HRHMSVY
Happy Friday,
Today I am chatting about belonging, the experiences that have happened to me and their applicability to daily life.
**** I also discussed the author of this discussion and at least a couple of sentences... The librarian me has to cite /credit sources....https://www.ucc.org/daily-devotional/we-belong/#.YZO82sUjUsl.mailto
In this week's episode I talk about the idea, concept of Resilient. I used life experiences, story telling, scripture... Lastly I talk about what resilience means in daily life application.
Feel free to respond and tell me what resilience means to you?
I believe everyone wants to be valued, cared for and respected. We live our lives in an array of differing environments. The concept of pronouns, which one to use when you address people comes up often. Yet how do you handle it when others are a bit intrusive about "your" pronouns. Especially when you shared what you are comfortable with. This episode are my personal thoughts on pronouns and what it means to be safe...
This week, I discussed the story of Mary and Martha and its application to daily life. Tune in for more..
In this week's episode, I discuss Psalm 63:8 and its application to daily life.
I hope you will join me in this fantastic discussion.
In this short episode, I talk about the word and application of choices.
This relates to every daily life in the following way...
What choices am I making?
Do my choices align with what I want?
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Sacred Queer stories is a book written by Adriaan Van Klinken, Johanna 's Stiebert with Mother Nature and Frederick Hudson. This week, I interviewed Mother Nature for our Faith Conversation Series.
Tune in for more of this fantastic episode.
Good evening....
Initially I was going to post this episode under empowering Thursdays for tomorrow or talk about Becoming and its application for daily life. Yet I learned today that Rodney Woodworth, member of Faith United Methodist passed away. Also the reality that a lot of losses and grief has been occurring. This episode is just me holding space for people that are grieving and lifting all who have experienced a loss of any kind up in prayer.
In this week's episode... I sit down with Pastor Judah Howard for Faith Conversations... We talk about the intersections of life and ministry... Tune in for this fantastic discussion.
Good morning Podcast Family:
Yesterday I posted a quote :The PHD is a marathon not a sprint. I think this quote is applicable to daily life... Life is a marathon not a sprint... I am using personal reflection " sharing a story of the day." Thank you to Apostle Triplett, I have new intro/outro music... YAY.... Tune in for more...
Good Sunday Morning to each and everyone... I hope this message finds you doing well.. This episode is one from the vault aka a previous lesson. This one is entitled: He Loved us First. I discuss 1st John 4:19... Tune in for more..
Tonight's Faith Conversation guest is Pastor Natasha Ellison. Pastor Ellison serves as Pastor of Come Alive Outreach under Igniter's Alliance, where Bishop TJ Beverly is the presiding prelate. Tonight we talked about the intersections of faith, life and ministry.
You can reach out to Pastor Ellison through Igniter's United Alliance, Come Alive Outreach both are available on FB.
Also be sure to check our her new book: Fire for the Journey, available on Amazon....
Be sure to tune in to this fantastic discussion.
In today's episode, I talk about the verse in Mark and Luke's account of Blind Bartimaeus. Jesus asks What do you want me to do for you? I talk about the scripture, my own personal reflection. I also discuss how this question relates to belief and faith- Food for Thought .
What do you want Jesus to do for you?
I hope you will tune in to this fantastic discussion.
Good Morning,
My apologies that it took two days to upload this content. But the deeper question:
What are your Wins for the day?
In this recording I detail some of the wins I experienced on Tuesday. I know I am not the only one. I know you have some as well. Write/Email and let us know...
This week's taught word comes from 2nd Kings 4:1-4.
Here’s a reflective thought I want you to think about and write down. What do you have? I’ll say it again… What skills, abilities, gifts, do you have right now in this very moment? At any time/many times people face unexpected things bills/car issues/housing issues./financial//illness. The carousel of life never stops turning, the lists and reasons/ logic can be infinite.
Yet I encourage you to think/focus on what you do have. Start where you are, use what you have. Act/think/move with everything you do have… You really can create the life you are desiring... You are well able. You are more than able.. Do it today.
Good Friday Afternoon.
Initially I tried to upload this part of the podcast to the actual devotional. But technology wouldn't let me be great... Life goes on. So in this episode you hear a praise song and a prayer. Tune in to the next episode to hear the devotional.
in this week's episode I am discussing John 14:27? What does Jesus mean when he says Peace I leave with you. More specifically what does it mean for our lives. I hope you will tune in for more.
My spiritual dad loves to post videos of them singing songs. I wasn't able to join in to his fb live and sing along. So I sent this message and contribution. I share it with you because you represent my listening family and I sincerely have deep love for each and everyone of you...
May this song encourage and uplift you.
Today we're talking about our idiosyncrasies. How do they show up in our life? What lessons can we learn from them. I hope you will tune in.
Praise and Worship Song of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ya7EzQE4I
No one gets out of life without facing a crisis, trial, obstacle or affliction. Some of us avoid pain/conflict/crisis because we think avoiding means winning it. There are also mantra's that teach us about phenomenal will, skill, mindsets... but what happens when these on there own aren't enough. Today I talk about these things and the relationship it has with the scriptures in James .
Tune in for more...
Today I am sharing encouragement on the Power of Sitting Alongside. I share parts of the devotional found on the website link listed below, as well as my own personal reflection.
https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2021/06/01/the-quiet-power-of-sitting-alongside
With love and gratitude.
Chris
I am on vacation. Yet for the last couple of days, I've been thinking about the following idea: There's a difference between what's "normal" and what goes against your "idea" of normal.
In this episode, I reflectively apply this idea the the context of identity and expression.
Feel free to email me your thoughts and ideas encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
My apologies that this announcement is late. We're on vacation but there are over 124 episodes available to listen to. Check out the coffee thoughts, disinformation and misinformation episodes.
Good Sunday afternoon to you... Enclosed are my mother's day reflections from 2019...
They are still true... I realize this day brings about a wide array of emotions/thoughts/feelings/perspectives.. Wherever you may find yourself in the spectrum of feelings/thoughts/perspectives/emotions... know I am here to support you.
Chris
In this week's episode.... I talk with Bishop Beverly. He is an amazing man of God and affiliated with Igniter's United Alliance. This week we talk about the intersections of faith, life and ministry. We talk about our identity and how all of these topics are applicable to daily living. Be sure to tune in.
Feel free to check out Igniter's United Alliance's Facebook page using the link below
https://www.facebook.com/IUA18/
Faith Conversations is a conversation, question/answer type of series. This week we are graced with the incomparable Apostle Antyon Wallace. Tune in for this fantastic conversation.
This week I talk about the scripture in Isaiah 46: 4.
What does it mean in the scriptures? What does it mean for our daily life?
Happy Tuesday,
This episode is the Life Application in the real context of our lesson on Don't be afraid! Don't Be Discouraged! I use the personal reflection of my life experiences and conversations with friends. It's Personal Reflection Tuesday! Tune in for more! Reflective questions of the day! What are some areas that you would like encouragement? What is something that your afraid of or discouraged by?
Write us and let us know!
encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com. All responses will be kept in strict confidence
With Love and Gratitude,
Chris
Good Morning,
Today's podcast episode focuses on Deuteronomy 31:8.
(1) What are the lessons we can learn from this verse
(2) How is it applicable in our daily life.
Tune in for more of this fantastic discussion
New Episode Alert...
Good afternoon, It's personal reflection Saturday. It occurred to me that many people don't know me, the story of Chris if you will. So today's episode is storytelling of me. I confess it's not everything but I figured I'd share my heart and thoughts. I think it's important to share because our skills, our hearts, our abilities, and personal experience are all useful.
It's Friday, I hope this message finds you doing well. The question I am asking today is
What activities do you engage in to grow/change? I share how this question came up in my life and how it's applicable in daily life.
Tune in for more and feel free to write us and let us know your thoughts.
Feel free to email - encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Happy Valentine's Day from Encouraging Your Spirit.
Today I am digging through the crates and found this podcast episode from Valentine's Day 2020. I thought I'd share it with you because it's relevant today and always. Heart Confession For Today: God love everything about me and loves me, Never forget.
Last week, we chatted about the scripture 2nd Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient. I talked about the daily application of the verse, weakness and the meaning of sufficient. This week we look at the meaning of grace. I am doing this by exploring the book series entitled: Grace: An Invitation to a Way of Life. It's written by John Ortberg.
I hope you will tune in for this fantastic discussion and series.
Today I discuss the meaning of sufficient and weakness found in 2nd Corinthians 12:9.
1. What lessons does this verse teach us? 2. How is it applicable to our daily life?
In the latest episode, I talk with Apostle Tiffany Adams. Apostle Adams is a speaker/coach/transformational therapist with Adams Family Wellness. She is also the Senior Pastor/Co-Founder of the Way Worship Center. We discuss faith, wholeness, life, and ministry. This was a fantastic and impactful conversation. I encourage you to listen, reflect and apply the lessons to your daily life, I know I have.
In this week's episode, we listened to a song called Jireh. Songs can encourage the spirit heart and mind. The words are beautiful and they really speak to me on so many levels. Jireh means provision, but what does that mean in scripture and how is this applicable in daily life. Tune in to learn more and how provision is encouraging to the mind, heart and spirit.
*“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-11 (NIV)
In this week's episode I am discussing finding joy, hope , peace and love- The gift of Christmas*
Where do you focus your mind? Today, I discuss the battles we face in our thoughts, circumstances and experiences. More specifically, I discuss Philippians 4:8, and its application in our daily lives.
Tune in for more.
Many of us have heard the parable of the Good Samaritan in church or as life lessons. One thing that stands out most is the question: Who is my neighbor? Jesus ends the story with Go and Do likewise. Does this mean that being a Good Samaritan means volunteering, doing random acts of kindness or helping strangers in emergency ? How does this apply to daily life?
I am discussing it today, I hope you will tune in and check it out.
Today's episode is filled with song, prayer, and discussion on ministry happening in the spontaneity of life...
I am discussing the parable of the good samaritan in scripture and a real-life application.
Henri Nouwen, a Dutch Catholic priest writes in his book Life of the Beloved that “from the moment we claim the truth of being the beloved, we are faced with the call to become who we are. Beloved is our identity and the definition of identity is the fact of being who or what a thing is. Identity is what we believe about ourselves. Considering the world is filled with voices that whisper or declare that we are not good enough, not smart enough, and not successful enough. The idea that Abba says that we are beloved can seem flowery/idealistic... more so than a truth. Tune in today as we talk about what it means to be the beloved.
Everyone faces the stormy seasons of life. The elders would sing, "when the storms of life are raging, stand by me." Its so much deeper than a song lyric. Storms can happen at any time... but what do you do when they happen. How do you find encouragement to keep going. Join us today as we talk about finding shelter in the midst of the stormy seasons of life.
Faith Conversations is here... The Intro of our first guest... Pastor Van Kendall...
Stay tuned for the full episode
In this series, I talk with Pastor Van Kendall about Faith. More specifically we talk about
- What does faith mean?
- What do we do when we meet others we didn't cause?
- What are the challenges in ministry today?
- How do we stand in the gap for others?
- What does your life mean for others?
And so much more.
Today we talk about the song lyrics He Got the Whole World in His Hands. More specifically how can the song lyrics, scripture and application to our daily life encourage us right now...
I hope you will tune in to this fantastic discussion
This week we look at mentorship, what it means, examples in scripture, intersections and applications in daily life.
In today's episode, I discuss Jen Hatmaker's FB post, it's listed below. I can definitely understand her sentiments, nor do I disagree. More specifically I share my thoughts on the values of the church and thoughts about how the next-generation church looks I hope you will tune in. You can always reach out to the podcast encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com.
I am not sure I will ever be able to articulate the betrayal these last few years have felt like watching the church that raised me to fall into lockstep with Trump. It is actually shocking. The white supremacy, the brutal anti-immigrant policies, the immorality, the absolute depravity. Every value supposedly held dear - purity, lovingkindness, integrity, humility - turned out to be meaningless when they interfered with proximity to power.
So many of us feel like spiritual orphans, abandoned by our spiritual leaders and disassociated from the church that once taught us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.
It was and remains one of the great sorrows of my adult life.
If Biden is elected, the Christian leaders who threw themselves at Trump & defended his indefensible words & deeds will now be left empty-handed. They got their 30 pieces of silver, but they lost their witness, their integrity, & the next generation of the church.
And as I said below to a commenter: This is not a tacit endorsement of Biden. It is grief over the Christian defense and rabid support of Trump. I will never get over it. My kids will never get over it.
in this week's episode, I reexamine Joshua 1:5. More specifically how can we apply it to our daily life? Be sure to tune in.
In this new segment: I discuss some of my favorite fiction and non-fiction books. Be sure to check this out. Feel free to send your recommendations to encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
In a culture of hectic schedules and the relentless pursuit of productivity, we are tempted to measure our worth by how busy we are, by how much we accomplish, or by how well we meet the expectations of others. What's the one thing that is needed?
Tune in to this week's episode for more?
Tune in today as we talk about how to hold on to hope no matter what circumstance or season of life you are facing to.
Sometimes we can experience times in life when we do not what to say in prayer to God. Be it grief, loss, lamentation, uncertainty, numbness, pain its a real experience. Today we talk about praying when there are no words.
One of the biggest life lessons in my own life is learning....no one grows in isolation. We grow in our relational experiences. But what happens when we are hurt or betrayed in these relational experiences. More specifically...What happens when we are offended. This week's episodes discusses scripture, personal reflection when offended. Tune in to this weeks episode.
Simetimes life can feel like we are trapped between two mountains. We cant go back and are uncertain about moving forward. Forward is the the direction ahead of you nearest the front. But what does this mean in our daily life and how do we really move forward? Join us today as we talk about it.
Today's guest is my spiritual father, mentor and last but never least, my apostle. Please be sure to tune in as Apostle Triplett teaches, inspires and encourages us this week. With love and grace,Overseer Chris Wiley
Encouraging Your Spirit Podcast Presents: Apostle Antyon Wallace. It is Guest Host Week. This week's podcast episode features my favorite Apostle. We are graced by Apostle Antyon Wallace of Word and Power. I hope you will tune in to this fantastic message entitled:The Lord will Send a Stranger. It is our hope that it encourages your mind, body and spirit. Please be sure to write us to let us know how you are doing and any prayer requests: encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com We love you and there is nothing you can do to ever change it.With love and Grace,Overseer Chris Wiley
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord , plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future-Jeremiah 29:11. This scripture is familiar, popular, and sometimes it's considered a security blanket. But is it? What are these plans? Does this scripture mean what we think it does? How do I find encouragement from it? Tune in today, as Chris discusses this scripture in context and daily life.
Have you ever faced uncertainty, like you've hit a brick wall. Tune in today's episode were we talking about what to do when you don't know what to do.
Did you know that there are three categories of Expectations-Realistic Expectations-Unrealistic Expectations-Uncommunicated Expectations.This week's episode launches the first in our series: What are you expecting? In this episode I talk about how our expectations, for better or for worse, largely determine what our life will become. I hope you will join us for this fantastic discussion.
The first people, the first place, the first space in which we learned about love and security were from our parents/caregivers. We connect to our parents relationally and to ABBA. But what does that really mean and look like in the context of scripture, song lyrics and the seasons of our life. Tune in for more.
Parents/caregivers are the first person to teach us about love and security. Yet even their love can be imperfect. Today Chris uses personal reflection to discuss the meaning of Father's day, the representatives of Father in his life.. More so the greater message of ABBA as the ultimate Father or parentage. I hope you will tune in for more. Encouragingyouspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Numerous biblical characters faced fear. The lessons we learn from these characters are fear is something we all face. More so, Eckhart Tolle states any of us face fear of loss, fear of failure, etc, etc. What does this mean? What if fear provides an opportunity to make a decision? In today's episode we reexamine the lens of fear using the Psalm 56:3, Eckhart Tolle, personal reflection and the implication in our daily life. I hope you will join us.
On June 5th, I was a guest on Transformation Radio. I talked with Apostle, Author, Strategist, Transformation Coach= Clifton PettyJohn. In case you missed the airing its enclosed in this podcast. It was a purposeful conversation and I enjoyed being a guest on the show.
This weeks episode is reflective commentary on the experiences of being black in academic environments, what will really help move us forward.
Today we're talking about the relationship between faith, a promise and its significance to daily life. The definition of a promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen. More specifically I am sharing the connection between faith in God and Faith in his promises. I hope you will tune in for this fantastic discussion.
"I feel threatened", "he resisted", I feel threatened for my life," are modern-day code words that give white supremacy a modern day foothold in our generation"- Jen Hatmaker. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the murder of George Floyd in MN and personal experiences with law enforcement. Please be advised, this is not the episodes of scriptures, books, songs or song lyrics. It is a mix of reflective commentary, eloquent anger and rage.
Research says that the people should get an average of 6-7 hours of sleep. But what about my purpose, dreams, daily life tasks. Rest can seem elusive. But what if if it didn't have to be elusive. What if it is a blessing, a gift and beneficial to the mind, body and spirit. Check out today's episode for more.
Sunday devotionals- today we discuss being chosen. What does it mean in scripture and everyday life.
In my own life, I struggle with being /maintaining contentment.Be it a struggle with envy? Comparison? Disillusion? And this quarantine has brought about an entire new set of experiences, time for reflection and thoughts In today’s episode: I am discussing contentment, its use in scriptures and applicability today. I am also talking about its relationship to living in the NOW. Tune into the episode for more. Three takeaways:1.We are fully equipped and have what we need2.Let choose to be content rather than wasting energy for a life/circumstances/experiences we don’t have.3.Focus your mind, being and spirit on thanking ABBA for what we do have.
We are continuing our book series discussion, reading Chase the Lion. We are covering chapter 4: The Door to the Future.Tune in for more.
We are continuing our Book Series Discussion on Chase the Lion.Today we look at Chapter 2: Dreams.Tune in for more.
Every Friday of this month we're discussing great books I've read.This month we're talking about the book Chase the Lion. This is Friday's episode on Chapter 1: Chase the Lion Hope you will tune in.
What fears creep most in your heart? Join us today, as we talk about fighting our fears, Psalms 56 and implications for everyday life.
Have you ever been going strong, for days, weeks, even months, until one day you realize you are not? Or you experience a health challenge and think it would be great if I could set my body/mind spirit back.The word for that is Reset, beginning anew. Tune in to the podcast as we talk about what Reset means for our every day life.
On this week's podcast episode, Chris talks about Letting go. Letting go isn’t easy because holding on is our natural response. We look at Luke 22;14-20, More specifically we explore how this scriptures relats to the concept of letting go and how letting go manifests itself in our daily life Tune in for more.
Do you know who you are? Do you know what's happened to you? Do you want to continue to live this way? Tune into the podcast episode today. We are talking about the importance of setting and having a clear vision in every area of our life.
Home and family, two words synonymous with a myriad of experiences: joy, hope, heartache, hurt, healing, dreams, and disappointment. Today we talk about navigating the holiday season and life. Top three takeaways from today's episode:1. Your feelings valid2.You deserve to be seen, affirmed and loved for exactly who you are.3. You are doing the best you can.
The carousel of our lives never stops turning. We are always completing tasks, goals, dreams. We have the demands of our families, careers and daily life. All of these things make it challenging to observe what God is doing in our midst. Psalm 143:5 is a historical context of David remembering, meditating and considering all of the wonderful things God has done. Tune in to this week's podcast episode. Today we are talking about how this manifests in our own lives.
Before the truth can set you free- you need to recognize which lie is holding you hostage? I saw this post on instagram and it stands out in my mind, heart and spirit.Some of the most dangerous lies we listen to are the ones we tell ourselves.
Fear is something I battle constantly and I know I am not alone. Today we talk about the scripture Isaiah 43:1-2. While the historical context is addressed to the nation of Israel. I believe we can glean some highlights to help us in our present and everyday life. Tune in today as I talk about the scriptures, my personal battles with fear and the lessons I am learning and continue to learn in the process.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens is one of the most popular statements expressed through the wide spectrum of life experiences we face. Truth be told many of us are wishing for more time. We have to be intentional with our time, actions, purpose and live to he fullest. Tune in for more on today's podcast.
Have you ever been worried, anxious, concerned about a situation/experience/event? You are not alone. Tune into the podcast today as I talk about the concept of casting your care, my own personal experiences, the hope Abba provides for us when we cast our care.
Today we're talking about what it means to set your mind on things above and it's meaning for our
Be Strong and Courageous, Fear not, Don't Be Terrified, The Lord goes before you are some of the most familiar phrases or mantras. On today's podcast, we talk about its use in Deuteronomy 31:6, how it relates in present times and its applicability for daily life. Tune in to hear more.
While the phrase sticks and stones may break your bones but words will never hurt you is common. It's also true that many of us continually learn the power words have. Today we talk about the importance of our words. More specifically, what if we created atmospheres where our words encouraged and uplifted all people. Tune in for more.
The phrase More than a Conqueror is often said to others when people are experiencing hardship, a task or a situation. Or sometimes the phrase is used as an encouraging word. But what does it mean? On today’s podcast, we’re talking about the scriptures, examples of people in the bible who embodied the phrase and what it means for our life.
Everyone faces tests in life. Historically, Abraham and Sarah became parents at 100 and 90 years old. The birth of Issac illustrates miracles, joy, all you've ever wanted, the fulfillment of a covenant. What happens when God asks you to sacrifice all you ever wanted? Tune in as Chris discusses this and the lessons learned from the tests in his own life.
The Refiner's Fire is the fire the refiner uses to heat a precious metal to a temperature that causes the impurities in that substance to separate from the precious metal, making it possible for the refiner to remove the impure and leave the precious. While the term is used often, what does it mean in the scriptures and for our daily life?Tune in for more on discussion.EncouragingyourSpiritPodcast@gmail.com
Did you know that a lens either bends light, so we can see clearly or it blocks light so that what we see is blurry/distorted/undefined? Our eyes can physically see one thing, but our heart understanding and mindset impact our perspective. Our mindset influences how we talk about a situation, the actions we take, belief and our identity. Tune in to the podcast today. We're talking about Perception, Mindset and our Identity in Christ. We also talk about what this means for our life and how we view our experiences/situations/circumstances. EncouragingYourSpiritPodcast@gmail.com
Today we talk about feeling and stuck, progress and how that shows up in our life.1. Did you ever know that Jesus talked about possibilities, not problems? 2. What if we aren't stuck, but it's our perception and perspective of where we are that needs to change. 3. What if situations, circumstances, and experiences are more about what God wants to reveal in his relationship with us.Tune in for more on today's podcast. EncouragingYourSpiritPodcast@gmail.com
Transformative means causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something. The relationship that Christ offers each of us is transformative. On today's podcast, we discuss its meaning, how it's illustrated in scriptures, highlights of how its message can be problematic, the importance of sharing our stories and what this means for our everyday life. Tune in for this discussion. Encouragingyourspiritpodcast @gmail.com
The most important feature of any permanent is its foundation because it’s the foundation that determines the strength, stability and lack thereof. What are you building your life upon? Today we talk about this in the context of scriptures, contemporary worship, hymns, ministry and personal experience. Tune in for more. EncouragingYourSpiritPodcast@gmail.com
Father's Day can bring on the complexity of wide-ranging emotions. Today we talk about our personal experiences in this area, God as the ultimate Father, His heart toward us and what this means for our lives. Tune in for more EncouragingYourSpiritPodcast@gmail.com
Intimacy is what we call the experience of really knowing and being known. Intimacy is relational. On today's podcast, we're talking about intimacy with God. What does it mean we say developing or having intimacy with God? What are some examples of intimacy illustrated in scriptures? What does that mean for our life? Tune in for more on this discussion. Encoruagingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Authentic means true to one’s personality, spirit or character. Today, Chris talks about his own challenges of being authentic in his personal life, work life and in ministry. We also talk about how being authentic is expressed scripturally and what it means for our life. Tune in for more.
We've all had some things that happened in our life we'd like to forget, maybe even memories we'd like to shred. In today's episode, Chris talks about the purpose and importance of sharing our story. Today's key verse is Genesis 41:52: "It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering. Tune in for more.Encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
On today's podcast, we talk about what it means to work with all your heart using the scripture Colossians 3:17 and Colossians 3;23. More specifically what is our heart motivations and attitudes when it comes to working?What does work really mean in our life? Tune in for this discussionEncouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Good Afternoon, FamilyToday's podcast is a personal reflection about all the joy, love, emotions and complexities of Mother's Day. encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Today's podcast is the audio rebroadcast of Monday's Devotional FB Live video on meditation. Join us as we talk about meditation in the context of the following scriptures: Psalm 1:2-3 and its connection to Philippians 4:6-7 and 2 Peter 1:3-4. Three questions we talk about:What is meditation, how is it used today and what does it mean for our life. Tune in for more. encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Have you ever faced the experience of being disappointed?Be it the situations that seem impossible, broken promises, lack, etc, etc. On today's podcast, we talk about the lessons disappointment teaches us. Tune in for more Encouragingyourspiritpodcast @gmail.com
Join us for this brand new series: If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat. Today is Lesson 1: What's your boat? We're looking at Matthew 14:22-29Three questions to think about:What is your boat? Where is fear or comfort keeping you from trusting God?In what area do you need discernment to know if you're really being called by God to get out of the boat.Tune in as we talk about this today...Encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
It's Easter weekend, many of us have heard the message Christ has set us free, or Jesus came to fulfill the law. But what does this mean scripturally, in our daily experiences and for our life? Join us as Chris use scripture and the story of a recent barbershop visit, to share the message of Christ has set us free Encouragingyourspiritpodcast @gmail.com
Today we're talking about the scripture 2 Timothy 4:16 (a) Translation Living Bible. Takeaway lessons for today:Loneliness isn’t always the result of being isolated.Some of my loneliest times have been spent aching in the presence of the ones who love me most,Yet when everyone else is everywhere else- God is right where He’s promised to be, beside us.Tune in for more.Encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Monday Morning Devotional- Today we open with a song, prayer and a quick look at Abounding Grace. EncouragingYourSpiritPodcast@gmail.com
Today we're talking about the scripture: All thing are possible or one who believes. The top 3 takeaways from today's podcast are:1. Jesus made it very clear that we receive exactly what we believe.2. Wherever faith is, the impossible is doable3. We dare to believe, today we are standing in the middle of many "impossible” assignments.Tune in for more. Encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Today we're discussing repairing fractured relationships. We talk about what relationship means in the body of Christ, examples of fractured and broken relationships, healing and what this means for our life. Tune in for more. Encouragingyourspiritpodcast@gmail.com
Today we're talking about the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin(1) What are parables? (2)What message were the parables conveying?(3) What lessons and meaning do they have for our lives today?