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We celebrate five years of the Called by God podcast, reflecting on our journey of growth, challenges, and spiritual evolution since our first episode launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Starting with episode zero about what it means to be called by God and why many hesitate to obey the gospel
• Sharing the difficult yet rewarding decision to follow Christ and let go of everything familiar
• Discussing how the podcast began during personal tragedy when co-host Adney's brother was hospitalized and later passed away
• Finding fulfillment in making disciples and patterning life after Christ's teachings
• Celebrating global reach to listeners in Ghana, Germany, Canada, Singapore, France and beyond
• Expressing gratitude to financial supporters who "keep the lights on"
• Featuring testimonials from past guests about their spiritual growth since appearing on the podcast

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We're celebrating five years of the Called by God podcast by reflecting on our journey and the commitment to continue sharing powerful testimonies regardless of circumstances.

• The podcast began with a commitment that "the show must continue" even when hosts couldn't be present
• Looking back at our original logo with three doves representing the Trinity and our evolution to the Lion of Judah
• Powerful testimonies like Angelina McClinton's story have connected listeners with resources for their own struggles
• The importance of focusing on reaching the one person who needs your message rather than obsessing over view counts
• The pandemic unexpectedly connected believers nationally and globally, expanding our understanding of the universal church
• Remembering guests who have passed away but whose testimonies continue to impact lives
• Raising awareness about men who experience domestic violence and the need to hear their stories too

Visit www.calledbygodpodcast.com to enter our five-year anniversary giveaway for a chance to win a podcast microphone or $100 gift card.

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Faith requires seeing beyond physical obstacles to God's promises, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. We must remember God's faithfulness in our past to trust Him with our present challenges.

• Caleb stood apart from other spies by focusing on God's promise rather than the obstacles
• Many believers reduce their relationship with God to a mere checklist of religious activities
• We all need a "Caleb" in our lives who maintains spiritual vision when our faith falters
• Sometimes our enemies recognize God's power in our lives more clearly than we do ourselves
• At age 85, Caleb conquered the very giants that had terrified others 45 years earlier
• God fights our battles but gives us credit for the victory when we trust Him wholeheartedly

If you haven't obeyed the gospel, hear, believe, repent, confess and be baptized for the remission of your sins. Find a local Church of Christ and build a relationship with Jesus Christ. Remember that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.

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Brother Nic and Sister Adnie explore the story of the 12 spies sent to explore the Promised Land, focusing on the contrast between seeing with physical eyes versus spiritual vision.

• The 12 tribal leaders spent 40 days spying in enemy territory without being detected
• Despite bringing back evidence of "a land flowing with milk and honey," 10 spies focused on obstacles rather than opportunities
• Caleb (pronounced "Khaliv" in Hebrew) stood alone in his faith declaration: "We are well able to overcome it"
• The spies' ability to remain unseen for 40 days while harvesting fruit reveals God's supernatural protection
• Fear (False Evidence Appearing Real) prevented most spies from recognizing God's protection and provision
• When God tells us to "go up," He meets us there—we're never alone in our spiritual challenges
• Physical eyes see giants and fortified cities; spiritual eyes see the God who has already given us the victory
• Despite witnessing God's power in Egypt and the wilderness, the spies quickly forgot God's track record

Join us next time as we continue exploring biblical characters who demonstrate what it means to be truly called by God.

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Angelina shares her powerful testimony of hearing God's voice for the first time during a devastating breakup and experiencing supernatural peace instead of expected despair.

• After crying out "Who do I have now?" in her car, she clearly heard God respond "You have me"
• Despite ending a significant relationship, she never fell into depression or despair
• Creating necessary separation was crucial to maintaining her spiritual walk
• God may remove attraction to previous lifestyles for some believers, but not everyone's testimony is the same
• We are designed to be dependent on God, not self-sufficient
• Biblical metaphors (vine/branch, shepherd/sheep) demonstrate our inherent need for Christ
• Angelina's mission is to live for Christ unapologetically and help everyone know Him
• She is a writer, author, and founder of Hagar's Village, a support network for single mothers

Stop trying to do this on your own. Whatever you're coming out of, whatever you're letting go, you need Jesus. You can't do it by yourself.

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We explore the spiritual dimensions of sin and how to minister effectively to those in the LGBTQ community with compassion and truth. Our conversation reveals the importance of seeing people not as their sin but as souls thirsting for acceptance and love that can only truly be found in Christ.

• Understanding sin as a spiritual battle requiring spiritual weapons, not just behavioral modification
• Recognizing that people turn to sin when thirsting for love, acceptance and belonging
• Societal pressures making it harder for young people to navigate identity and sexuality
• Building genuine relationships before attempting correction or teaching
• Education about LGBTQ issues is essential for effective, compassionate ministry
• Living authentically to have credibility when addressing others' struggles
• Supporting without affirming sinful choices or lifestyles
• Teaching God's word and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict and transform
• Personal testimony of supernatural intervention ending a same-sex relationship

Remember that ministering to others requires patience and understanding that change is a process, not an event. We must provide both grace and truth as we help people find their way to Christ.

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A woman's powerful testimony reveals her seven-year journey through a same-sex relationship and her eventual return to faith. She candidly shares how anger and disconnection led her to rationalize choices that conflicted with her Christian upbringing.

• Describes entering the LGBT community as finding a world of acceptance where "nobody's judging me, nobody's correcting me"
• Explains how she rationalized her choices despite knowing they conflicted with her religious beliefs
• Details the challenges of maintaining church attendance while in a same-sex relationship
• Shares the powerful moment when she realized "God is chasing after me" despite her resistance
• Discusses coming out to her family, including her father's response: "we gonna pray you up out of this"
• Provides spiritual perspective on sexuality as part of a "spiritual war" while advocating for compassionate treatment of LGBT individuals
• Emphasizes the importance of the church becoming better educated about these issues to minister effectively

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Angalina McClinton shares her powerful journey of growing up in the church but only developing a real relationship with God later in life, highlighting the crucial difference between religious performance and authentic faith. 

• Getting baptized in second grade to "get the juice and crackers" but not understanding the commitment
• Surrounded by church all her life but missing the essential relationship with God
• Understanding the difference between quoting scripture versus knowing God personally 
• Learning prayer should be more than just asking God for things
• Practical advice for parents raising children in faith not just church attendance
• The importance of studying scripture with your children rather than just telling them to read
• Teaching children to pray beyond memorized prayers to develop real communication with God
• How living without spiritual purpose led to making destructive life choices

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We explore the biblical character Caleb, whose name means "faithful, wholehearted, and devoted," and discover how his story of spying out the Promised Land offers powerful lessons for modern believers.

• Biblical names carry significant meaning that often reflects character and destiny
• God commanded Moses to send 12 men to spy out the Promised Land before possession
• Caleb was only 40 years old when given this important leadership assignment
• The importance of "seeing the land" before possessing relates to visualizing God's promises
• Spiritual research is essential before making major life decisions
• Physical and spiritual rest is critical, as demonstrated by God's own rest on the seventh day
• God gives us glimpses of future blessings before we receive them
• Perspective determines whether we see obstacles or opportunities in God's promises
• Just as the Israelites needed to evaluate the strength of the inhabitants, we must assess challenges realistically
• The spies' mission teaches us about being strategic in approaching God-given opportunities

Listen to our other biblical character studies and follow us on social media for more spiritual insights and discussions.

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Brotherhood is a divine antidote to the isolation systems working to pull men apart in today's world. We explore how the cultural demand for men to display constant strength prevents them from acknowledging weakness and seeking connection.

• Christ himself demonstrated human vulnerability in the Garden of Gethsemane, showing that weakness is not a failure of manhood but part of humanity
• Modern systems force men to divide limited time between God, family, work, and self, often leaving no room for brotherhood
• Men often don't respond to outreach from brothers because they haven't accepted their own weakness
• The paradox that a woman can make mistakes and still be a woman, but society tells men they're "not men" if they show weakness
• Aging naturally reveals our physical limitations, creating opportunity for inner strength to grow
• Intentional brotherhood requires fighting against isolation through regular connection, not just annual events
• When men unite with singular purpose, they create powerful protection and strength for themselves and others
• Responding to brothers' texts and calls works both ways—don't just reach out when you need something

Remember that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and through Him, we can embrace both our humanity and our strength.

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