Life and Faith Chats Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joy Grimes Eke
Illuminating discussions about decisions and choices made by Biblical characters, and relevant life lessons and information that you can learn and use to apply to your life.
A cautionary inspired story to listen and obey the written word of God and not "new" or contradictory revelations from angels and prophets.
the Bible tells us that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. Which Bible character inspires you the most?
A God who is so powerfully other, so just and so righteous and who loves us so powerfully and completely.
This episode shares 5 things learned from listening to an interview with a former CIA Spy through the lenses of the Bible.
This Episode dives deeper into the story of Balak, Balaam and the talking donkey to discuss the spirit of deception.
In this episode I introduce the new direction of my podcast and I lay down the background information for a very pertinent inspirational message.
Why does the Lord prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies? Was He only referring to me or is there more?
The Lord has graciously granted us access to HIMSELF. Are you prayerfully purposing to seek HIM and draw near to HIM?
5 minute exhortations on meditating on God's word. Find out why you need to and how you can do it.
Looking for a way o fill the emptiness you may be feeling or to refresh your weary soul? Jesus offered us living water.
Drowning out the noise of the crowd to sit at Jesus feet an hear Him speak to you one to one.
Recognizing and listening to wise counsel to develop and protect your privilege, position and power.
A Lesson from Zachariah and Elizabeth. Remember that we are positioned by God in Jesus. Do not allow your words to abort the dreams that God has planted in you.
It is so important that we know what the Bible says in order to not be deceived.
Scripture passages to check out:
Psalm 92:7; 2 Samuel 12:23; Job 7:7-10; Hebrews 9:21-27; Thessalonians 4:13-15; Mathew 17:2-9; I Samuel 28:3-25; Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:9-13
It is extremely important that you know what the word of God, the Bible, says about this topic. Part 4 of the parable The Rich Man and Lazarus
Part 3 of The parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus. The Lord Jesus gives us insights into what happens when and after we die. It is good news. We do not have to be afraid.
Part 2 of the parable - The Rich Man And Lazarus
Our status in life is temporary. How we use our resources and time to serve God and people have eternal consequences.
A simple but incredible story of how my mother's faith caused two computer glitches causing her entire family to be reunited.
God always comes through to help and encourage you when you reach your end or breaking point.
A few lessons learned from being stranded twice. Decide what it is you really want. Do not be double-minded; know how to stand and prayerfully push towards that dream or goal.
Why did Jesus ask the disciples to come away with him? Find out how you can hear more in silence when you purpose to spend time away with the Lord.
Part 2 in our series on Deception. There is a missing element of time that may have played an important role in why Eve was deceived by the serpent.
We lose our identity, authority, and connection to God when we choose to believe another created thing rather than trust and obey His word. In other words, questioning God's word leads to deception.
Listen in to a very informative and in depth discussion about Crypto Currency. Is there an End Times connection?
Are our prayers in fact answered? Is it possible we do not see some of the answers yet, because maybe we have not trained our spiritual eyes?
Do you have to be silenced like Zachariah so that you don't stop the answer to what you have prayed for? Or have you given up like Mary, Lazarus's sister? Listen to this episode to find out why your prayer may not yet be answered.
This question is an oxymoron. So the real question is, do you believe can can do anything especially if it concerns you. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
Do you know what Stagflation is? Are you paying attention to the economic warning signs and do you have a working plan to address it? This episode answers these questions and exhorts you to.be wise.
Learn 3 basic steps of investing. Listen in to an unedited conversation and gain some excellent financial knowledge and wisdom.
Part 3 - This episode walks you through from point A and gives you essential items that you need to build a dynamic budget to help you reach your financial goals.
Do you know that you have a financial personality? Learn how to identify it and use it to set informed financial goals for yourself.
Gaining a better understanding of your relationship with money empowers you to make money your servant and not your master.
When you are facing constant challenges and everything appears to be getting worse, as a believer, should you expect the other shoe to drop?
Can we sit right next to God and miss Him? Learn the prayer that Judas inspired so that we don't make the same eternal mistake.
Do you know how many times the Bible mentions Jesus taking time to get alone and spend time with God the Father? Google how many times Jesus taught on and exhorted his disciples to pray. This episode is an exhortation on prayer.
Why did Joshua instruct the children of Israel to keep their mouths closed while they walked around the wall of Jericho? Maybe it's because the word tells us that Death and Life are in the power of the tongue. - Proverbs 18:21
It's time for us to answer the prophet Elijah's cry, "If the Lord be God, follow Him". - 1 Kings 18:21 Let's get radical, y'all!
Youth is fleeting. Listen to how the Bible tell us to seek God in our youth, when we can, because evil days - trouble is coming.
Lessons Learned From My Mother - In this episode I share how my mother taught me how to use the word of God to talk to and command situation and challenges to conform to God's word.
In this episode listen in and be inspired by a lesson I learned from a heated, honest conversation with my mother. And learn why I needed a rock to be "chunked" (thrown) at me.
Fridays in February - Lessons learned from my mother #1 Do you know that goat luck and sheep luck are different? It's important that you find out why.
Can God trust you to remain obedient to Him, sensitive and not bitter, and trust in His sovereignty and goodness when your plans don't go the way you expected because He changed them?
It is difficult to find something when you don't know what you're looking for. It is also difficult to recognize someone if you don't know them. Do we perhaps miss God because we don't study His word to know him intimately for ourselves? Could it be that is why we don't recognize him when he wraps himself in situations and circumstances that are not pleasant, and other than what we are expecting?
Bleached vs Unbleached flour - Part 2 of Eating Wisely During The Holidays explains the difference between the two flours which are commonly used, and gives you viable alternatives for a lifestyle of healthy eating.
Do you know what is in the flour that is used in the pastries and baked goods that you eat? Could it be contributing to future or present health challenges? Learn about flour that has been specially blended to help you eat wisely and healthily.
Get 7 practical money management tips that you can use to help you live wisely during the holidays from the author of Life 101: Money Management and Adulting Made Simple.
Abandonment, Loss, and Healing - In Part 2, Leah shares another loss, another book, and the lessons she's learned to get to a place of healing and wholeness.
A personal interview chat with an author and podcaster who shares how her feelings of abandonment and shame as a child led her to make up stories of fantasy parents to take the place of her real parents who were addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Learn how Rahab, the prostitute, turned her fear of the Hebrew God into faith in Him. And, how she was able to use her faith to save her life and that of her entire family.
Being responsible for and taking care of a loved one with Dementia is physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. Learn how to prevent "Caregiver Burnout".
Part 2 of "Normal Forgetfulness or Dementia?
What if a loved one or you begin having cognitive difficulties, experiencing a feeling of lostness in familiar places, and not being aware that there is a problem? Watch this and be sure to stay until the end to get next steps, insights, and informed tips from a distinguished Geriatrician and family doctor.
Can't find your keys? Is this normal forgetfulness due to you being overly busy, or is there a problem? Listen and learn from this informative chat with a distinguished Canadian Geriatrician.
Part 3 of 3 - An interview chat with a former Muslim shares how she converted to Christianity, the difference knowing Jesus has made in her life, and how she now finally knows that she is going to Heaven.
A former Muslim candidly shares how her deep respect for a Christian friend led her on an unexpected journey to discover who Jesus Christ is, and in her converting to Christianity.
A former member of the Nation of Islam and a former Muslim shares how her life long desire to receive peace and the assurance that she could go to Heaven was answered by a Jesus that she did not want.
Katie Langston, a former Mormon, shares how she discovered God's grace after years of agonizing and attempting to please God by maintaining her temple card and carefully doing all the works on the Mormon checklist.
An insightful interview chat (Part 1 of 3) with Katie Langston, a former Mormon, who shares her from her memoir, Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace, which chronicles how a devout, over-anxious Mormon girl from Utah encountered a God overflowing with grace.
Learn 3 critical spiritual lessons that Rahab, the prostitute, did to turn the impossible life situation that she and her family were doomed to into a life of hope, and place her into Hebrew's Hall of Faith.
Who or what determines your self worth? What makes you good enough? The Bible says, “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 NLT And God called it, “very good”.
Revelation 12:10 tells us that Satan accuses us day and night. Condemnation brings shame. But, Romans 8:1 ESV tells us this: "There is therefore now NO condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." The Bible also tells us that who the Son sets free, is free indeed. Are you in Christ Jesus? Then, you've been delivered from shame.
Do you know that God wants to talk with you on a continuous basis, daily? The Bible tells us that He does. "I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me: I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, "Here I am, here I am", to a nation that was not called by my name." Isaiah 65:1
Have you ever felt like or believed that God was out to get you? Or that maybe you have done too many terrible things for God to love you? Listen in to this enlightening and inspirational two part chat.
You get the power to choose. Do not compromise your destiny by choosing the immediate and temporary over the long term and eternal good. Choose what aligns with God's word.
Let it go - stress, unforgiveness, toxic relationships shame, and negativity! Pursue peace! According to best selling author, stage 4 cancer survivor, and patient advocate, "It is your life, your fight!" (Part 3 of 3 Interview Chat)
A captivating interview with a best selling author, Bari Roberts Ross, a cancer survivor, and patient and family advocate. ( Part 2 0f 3)
An informative and fascinating interview (Part 1 0f 3) with Bari Roberts Ross, best selling author of Stronger with Two, stage 4 cancer survivor, and family and patient advocate. Listen to her retell her story of how she and her husband were diagnosed with two deadly forms of cancer within 72 hours of each other.
Be mindful and alert about who and what you allow into your spirit. Guard who and what you listen to, and watch. It influences your decisions and choices which impacts your life..
A one-on-one conversation with an OBGYN- Part 2 - discussing and sharing information and wisdom about the "Legacy Years". Including information about health, vaccines, and making wise food choices that effect you and your colon health.
Get to know the different phases of the female body and take care of it. An informative and enlightening conversation with an OBGYN,
7 Lessons learned from Rahab to change the trajectory of your life. Spies At My Door???Lesson 1 - Discernment
Video trailer for Youtube - The Why
What lessons can we learn from the prostitute, Rahab, who changed the trajectory of her life and her entire family?
Are you justly angry, perhaps at God? Have you considered shifting your focus from things that God has not done for you to the myriad of good things that He already has done? And, God continues to show you mercy inspite of the fact that you do not respect Him as God and only acknowledge Him as when it is convenient for you. Choose to remember His goodness.
Ever wondered if you could change God's mind? Listen to this inspirational episode on Jonah chapter 3 and learn three things you can do to actually change the mind of God.
Discover how making the choice to disobey God separates you from God's perfect plan for you, and also causes far reaching consequences. Then listen to Jonah's prayer at the end and discover how God is Salvation.
Discover how God reveals His love for us through his interactions and dealing with the mariners and His rebellious prophet, Jonah.
This episode examines the third recorded temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. And it reveals how the words spoken to Jesus at his baptism correlates with the Lord's Prayer to teach us how to uncover three major temptations that we all face.
Epic Encounter of a God KIND examines two of the three recorded temptations of Jesus in the wilderness to learn more about how He responded and why. His powerful answers shed light on temptations and challenges that we will encounter, and shows us how we need to respond.
This episode starts in the very first book of the Bible, Genesis. Join me as we meet and examine Eve's background, the choice that she made; and discover how we are not only more
like her then we think, but we also still have to make the choice to choose between life and the knowledge of good and evil.
In this Episode, meet the host, check out what the podcast will be about, and a prelude to Episode One.