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Piece of God | Fishers of Men Podcast with Robert Sharp

Hard-Core Self-Care | The Hope Holders Podcast with Julie Howard

How God Uses Flawed People | Tearing Down The Walls with Keith Brewer and Brandon Blair

Do you feel stuck, broken, or like you’ve messed up too many times for God to ever use you?

In this debut episode of The Upper Room, hosts Patrick Sullivan and Brandon Brown open up about their personal battles with addiction, hitting rock bottom, and the lie that you have to "fix yourself" before coming to God.

Drawing from the story of Peter and the early disciples in Acts, Patrick and Brandon share an honest look at what real transformation looks like: not overnight perfection, but daily surrender, radical honesty, and walking step-by-step toward true freedom in Christ. No matter where you find yourself right now, God is a God of second chances—and your story isn't over.

In this episode, we talk about:

The Heart Behind The Upper Room: Why this isn't just another podcast, but a place for hurting people to find freedom.

The Lie of "Fixing Yourself First": Why coming to Jesus as you are is the first step toward lasting change.

Redemption from Rock Bottom: How Peter went from denying Christ to leading a revival—and what that means for your life.

Surrender vs. Control: What happens when you stop trying to manage life in your own strength.

A Challenge for Tonight: How to take honest inventory and invite God into your current struggle.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to BGTV Studios & The Upper Room

01:10 – The Vision: Turning the World Upside Down (Acts 2 & 17)

05:00 – From Rock Bottom to Boldness: Peter’s Redemption

07:05 – Walking Through Addiction & Finding Second Chances

10:50 – Come As You Are: Breaking the Cycle in Your Own Strength

13:10 – Brandon's Journey: 8 Years of Daily Surrender

18:25 – Conviction vs. Condemnation: How True Change Happens

24:35 – Letting Go of Control & Walking in Your Purpose

29:05 – Personal Challenge & Closing Prayer

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What does it actually mean to represent God’s name—and have we replaced authentic biblical covenant with mere church membership?

In Part 2 of our return to Sharpen Up, ArtRuff and Tyler dive deep into one of the most critical issues facing believers and church culture today: the difference between a cold contractual agreement and a holy covenant with Christ. From dissecting what truly happens at an altar call to understanding the spiritual weight of marriage, public baptism, and pastoral leadership, this conversation challenges us to examine whether our lifestyle reflects the One we claim to follow.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—are you walking in covenant, or just routine?

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Repping the Name Well: Why calling yourself a believer carries a standard of character and accountability.

The True Purpose of the Altar Call: Why walking down an aisle is about dying to self and laying down your life at Christ’s feet, not just joining a local church roster.

Covenant vs. Contract: What biblical agreements actually require versus how modern Western culture views commitments.

Marriage as a Mirror: How earthly marriage reflects Christ and the church, and why your private discipline matters.

Baptism & Going Public: Looking at Matthew 3 and Jesus’ baptism—why true believers cannot keep their faith hidden or private.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Catching Up & Centering In

1:18 – Welcome Back to Sharpen Up

4:14 – Pastors, Church Culture & Repping God’s Name

8:18 – What Really Happens at the Altar Call?

10:44 – Laying Your Life Down: True Covenant

13:50 – Biblical Covenant vs. Earthly Contracts

16:45 – Marriage, Unity & Representing One Another

23:10 – Purity, Soul Ties & Walking in Agreement

25:05 – Matthew 3: Jesus, Baptism & Fulfilling All Righteousness

26:45 – Going Public: Why Faith Isn’t Kept in Secret

28:05 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

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In this empowering message on United Voices, Thurston Hamby of Living Letter Ministries dives deep into what it truly means to reach your full potential in Christ.

Discover why spiritual stamina begins with saturating your heart with God’s Word, how shifting your focus to Jesus transforms your daily walk, and how walking in the fruits of the Spirit empowers you to overcome temptation, fear, and life’s trials.

**Key Takeaways in this Video:**

* **Unlocking Full Potential:** Aligning your heart and decisions with Christ to reflect His character.

* **Building Spiritual Stamina:** Why immersing yourself in Scripture strengthens your inner spirit.

* **Healing from the Past:** Letting go of offense, forgiving others, and removing barriers to trusting God.

* **The Power of the Spirit:** Walking daily in love, peace, joy, and longsuffering as divine spiritual strengths.

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Are your daily words undermining your faith and your prayers?

In this episode of The Jake Secor Podcast, we dive into the spiritual power behind what we speak. Many people pray for breakthrough, healing, and peace, but then walk through daily life speaking words of defeat, anxiety, and doubt. Every time we settle for phrases like "it is what it is" in the face of despair, we risk agreeing with our circumstances rather than standing on God’s Word.

The fruit of your lips is either building life or feeding defeat. Watch to uncover how to break negative speech habits, renew your mindset, and align your tongue with God's promises so you can win the war over your words.

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In This Episode:

• Why what you say shapes what you see

• Breaking the habit of passive phrases like "it is what it is"

• How negative speech partners with unbelief

• Walking in biblical truth rather than current circumstances

• Winning the daily war over your words

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Key Scripture Focus:

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." — Proverbs 18:21

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Question for the Community:

What is one phrase or speech habit you are committing to cut out of your vocabulary this week? Drop it in the comments below.

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Join Pastor Buck at BGTV Studios for a powerful Spina Bifida Awareness Month conversation with 8-year-old Charlie Cleghorn and his parents, Terrence and Aliyah. Through 11 surgeries, hydrocephalus shunt treatments, and daily challenges, Charlie’s unstoppable spirit and vibrant faith prove that no wheelchair can limit what God can do.

From crushing it on the court with the Lakeshore Sharks wheelchair basketball team to water skiing, blacksmithing, and preaching devotionals at church, Charlie’s story will inspire your faith and encourage any family navigating life's trials.

In This Episode:

00:00 – Welcome to BGTV Studios & Spina Bifida Awareness Month

01:17 – Meet Charlie Cleghorn & the Cleghorn Family

03:45 – Hearing the Diagnosis: The Early Days & Facing the Unknown

06:18 – Overcoming 11 Surgeries: Understanding Shunts & Resilience

08:00 – Independence & Everyday Victories

10:18 – Sports, Hobbies & Big Dreams (Auburn Wheelchair Basketball)

16:00 – Where Is Jesus in the Journey? Pastor Terrence on Finding Purpose

18:35 – Camp COOL: Creating Community for Kids with Spina Bifida & CP

24:00 – Aliyah on Leaning into God During Hospital Stays

25:10 – Charlie Sings "Make Me a Servant" & Ministry Work

28:15 – A Special Closing Prayer for Families Facing Diagnosis & Trials

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"You're not a big sister because your brother is dead."

When Karis was just five years old in kindergarten, a classmate’s words opened up profound questions about identity, sibling grief, and emotional validation that stayed with her for years. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. LaKishia Cook (Dr. Lala) sits down with her daughter, Karis, for an honest, vulnerable "Legacy Conversation" on The Revive Podcast.

Together, mother and daughter unpack the layered experience of childhood grief, feeling invalidated by teachers and peers, how children process the loss of a sibling, and Dr. Lala’s powerful reminder that love transcends time and physical presence—and that Karis is, and always will be, a big sister.

Whether you are navigating child loss, supporting a grieving child, or seeking to foster emotionally safe spaces in your family, we pray this heartfelt conversation brings healing, perspective, and comfort.

⏱️ In This Episode:

00:00 – Welcome to The Revive Podcast & Child Loss Awareness Month

01:00 – The Kindergarten Memory: "You're Not a Sister"

03:40 – Feeling Deeply: Processing Grief as a Young Child

05:45 – When Adults Invalidate: The Classroom Reaction

09:00 – Dr. Lala’s Truth: "You Are Still His Big Sister"

12:05 – Faith, Souls & Understanding Death at an Early Age

15:20 – Dreams of Baby Brother & Moments of Reassurance

17:15 – The Emotional Impact of Hurtful Words & Finding Closure

21:45 – Offering Support: Listening vs. Responding

23:45 – Advice for Children & Families Navigating Sibling Loss

25:00 – Breaking Cycles of Invalidation & Final Thoughts

💬 Join the Conversation:

Have you or your children ever struggled with identity after the loss of a loved one? How do you create space for honest, emotional conversations in your home? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below.

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"Keep choosing healing. Keep choosing joy." 🤍

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In this episode of Sex for Saints, Coach Tammy tackles a topic that affects far too many marriages: obligation intimacy. If physical connection has begun to feel like a chore, a box to check, or something driven by pressure and guilt, it’s time to break that cycle and realign with God’s true design for mutuality and honor in marriage.

Coach Tammy breaks down the critical difference between simply feeling tired and truly lacking capacity, explains why obligation drains the genuine connection out of intimacy, and unpacks the biblical meaning of walking in a gentle, peaceful authority (1 Peter 3:4 and 1 Corinthians 7:3–5).

What We Cover in This Episode:

Tired vs. Capacity: Why honoring your physical and emotional capacity protects your connection.

The Obligation Trap: How viewing intimacy as a duty trains your body to resist rather than receive.

True Biblical Mutuality: Re-examining scripture and understanding mutual consent and care over one-sided expectations.

Power & Gentleness: How wives can walk with confidence, biblical authority, and peaceful communication without feeling controlled or manipulated.

Rebuilding Safety First: Practical steps to restore emotional safety and genuine desire in your relationship.

💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever struggled with distinguishing between being tired and having zero capacity? What was your biggest takeaway from today's discussion? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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