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What are things you can do, right now to empower yourself and step into your God-Given -Purpose? At times do you feel as though everyone else is moving towards their goals and dreams faster than you are? Do you ask God, “why me? Why do I get stuck in these situations? Sgt. Carl Evans is well aware of being stuck. Of facing the difficulties of life, and living in shattered dreams. In their new book, Standing Together: The Inspirational Story of a Wounded Warrior and Enduring Love, Carlos and his wife share their trials of facing severe injury, rehabilitation, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction. Theirs is a true story of hope and courage in the face of astonishing challenges. Is there a simple answer? Listen in for some tips . . .

Do you agree with this statement? Boys are more likely to be violent and unable to express their emotions than girls? Listen in to a great discussion going on about toxic masculinity leading to pent-up aggression, frustration, isolation, problematic relationships, violence, anger, and other devastating realities. It’s clear raising boys today requires a new definition of what it means to be a man. It’s more important than ever for fathers to be role models and have gospel- centered conversations with their sons about becoming a man. Today we are chatting with…. author of Between Us Guys: Life-Changing Conversations for Dads and Sons Joel Fitzpatrick as he shares how dads are given an incredible opportunity to be the primary influence in their children’s lives.

A home ripped apart by one spouse leaving reverberates with a host of unanswered questions. Simple answers don’t exist—heartrending complexities do. In the midst of the turmoil, reconciliation may seem out of reach. But there is still hope for those who are willing to fight for their marriages. Listen in and discover life-changing truths.

When we face a difficult world each day, we can sometimes wonder if God even cares. We often start our day asking these questions: Where is God when I need Him? How come I am stuck in this relationship? Why don’t I feel Joy? Today we are going to unpack some of these questions by discussing these topics relating to our relationships. Step in with us as we discuss real issues and various successful styles to put into practice and improve who you are and how you show up in your relationships. Let’s get to the core and eliminate the outside noise from being shallow and guarded to exposing your vulnerability. Yippee!!!

Working Moms are on the RISE! Awesome tips for: Hard working moms ~ on how they can look at each day and each facet of their life to discover what happens when they believe God has more for them than what they think the world needs from them. And what He has available is a whole and holy life, just waiting to be claimed–The pieces of each mom’s life–the work life, mom life, social life, etc.–are mended together through Christ.

“What are a few of the stressors students wrestle with in today’s culture?” Our modern age is saturated with technology, constant cynicism, streamlined digital communication, heavy negativity, relationship status posts, and instant information access—has shaped the way many young people deal with the pressure points of life. How do we help the next generation with these pressure points?

Finding the source of our hope means believing with confidence that God has good plans in store for us—even when life takes an unexpected or tragic turn. Togetherlet's explores six incredibly relevant themes that lift right off the pages of Jeremiah’s manuscript, providing practical guidelines for hope filled living: 1. Surrender 2. Reject Counterfeits 3. Listen 4. Check Your Heart 5. Take Personal Responsibility 6. Pursue Intimacy with God

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Have you experienced difficulty in becoming parents (infertility, miscarriages, adoption issues, etc.)? 
Issues of infertility, miscarriage, or an adoption that fell through are incredibly hard and often take people by surprise. Few people imagine those kinds of struggles before they have them. Thankfully, the Lord has a lot to say about suffering. Many of His people struggled with the exact same thing. You can take comfort the Lord has a lot of say about your situation. We like to remind people to cry out to the Lord (Psalm 13), look for his grace in all its various forms (my grace is sufficient), and believe the Lord is for you, even when days are really hard.
 
Enjoy what the Lord has given. You do not know what the future will hold. Maybe issues of infertility will be gone … maybe not. Maybe you will have another miscarriage … maybe not. Maybe you will be able to adopt five more children … maybe not. Jesus encouraged us not to worry about tomorrow for today has enough trouble of its own.
 
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Are you stuck in dysfunction and unhealthiness? According to research, less than 20% ever feel like they reach their full potential. How do we fix that problem? How are we showing up the way God intended us to shine . . . created in His image? A few tips: • We each need to understand our own DNA’s – temperaments, and stories. • Know your personality so you can effectively communicate with others • If I don’t know who I am, I’m going to be threatened by you! • Complete not Compete /No more of the Comparison Game You are in integrity when the life you are living on the outside matches who you are on the inside ~ Alan Cohen

How do we spark great conversations about sexuality with students and their pastors, youth workers, and parents? Listen in as Nicholas Black shares the focus of a study called “Alive.” This study is not to enforce sexual morality or focus on shame. Rather, Alive meets students where they are and encourages them to live out of their identity as new creations of Christ and experience being truly alive because ‘Christ lives in me’

If you are a mom . . . then you are very aware, motherhood has its share of challenges! Physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences but usually a little crazy has to be a part of the ingredient. Listen in to Suzanne Gosselin and Gretta Kennedy, authors of Grit & Grace, as they share that even if a woman has read all the parenting books and received amazing advice from other moms, until she becomes a mom she won’t truly understand the responsibility and challenges that come with the title.

What do employees want? Are we taking the time to ensure happy work environments? As a leader, are you doing a self check to ensure you are creating an atmosphere of fairness and transparency, to make the workplace more flexible, humane, and honest? Today ~ Listen in as we are unpack some Research from Josh Bersin ~ Global industry Analyst.

Why do you think young adults are leaving the church? This is what they are saying: It’s not very entertaining. It’s hared for me to be engaged. I have Sports on Sundays It’s watered down and fake. People in the church are bigots or hypocritical. It’s Sooo big that I can’t find community. No one is investing in me. I don’t feel welcomed. It’s not relevant to my world. I don’t feel connected. I don’t have time. I want to relax and chill on Sunday.

"The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat." ~ Napoleon Hill, in his timeless book, "Think and Grow Rich." So, what is your action steps? First . . . You have to really, really want to achieve this dream and turn it into a goal Listen in as Lisa and Patty discuss using the SMART Goal steps in making life happen!

God Is Bigger Than A Juice Box . . When I first became a mom, my number one goal apart from keeping my child alive was SLEEP. It's all I could think about. It became more important than eating or pretty much anything else. SLEEP was the goal. Then when I popped out another child and started to manage two little hearts and minds and wild hands and bodies, my goal was to get some QUIET time. I just needed QUIET. Then came baby #3 and believe it or not, I started to get the hang of getting all the SLEEP and all the quiet. . . Listen in as Becca shares her "God is begged than a juice box story!" https://www.kickstarter.com/…/god-is-bigger-than-a-juice-boxpress/

Do you ever experience those times or seasons in your life where you wrestle with the need for change? Most of us know there are things in our lives that could helpfully change, But many of us don’t have a Jesus-centered model for working that change through. All too often, even as Christians, we simply try to work on our behavior without looking at what is going on in our hearts. Listen in as we unpack a biblical view of what that looks like.

Following Jesus doesn’t guarantee sunny skies and smooth sailing. In fact, the waters of life are often tumultuous, crashing over us. Sometimes we can feel we’re drowning in a sea of confusion, division, frustration, complacency, or disillusionment. We need more than a shallow faith to survive these deep waters. Listen in as speaker and author Lauren Gaskill shares her personal experience when she began to feel lost in a sea of anxiety, depression and unexplained chronic pain that was ripping apart her faith.