I absolutely LOVE studying the psalms! And today’s episode highlights Psalm 46 coming in at the 14th most popular psalm. Our theme is God is with us. Let’s find out what this means together!  

Want a musical rendition? Check this out:

Shane & Shane Psalm 46

2 main players:

1) Sons of Korah

2) Jacob

Historical backdrop:

Jerusalem in the time of King Hezekiah

3 practical applications items:

1) slow

2) know

3) forego

Come reason with me through this psalm and learn how to apply its truths in practical ways!  Be encouraged and find hope today!

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Meet Luis David Fuentes. You’re gonna love his story from Cuba to Kentucky.  

We talk chat about the immigrant "spirit", mindsets, attitudes, racism, socialism, human rights, and faith. One thing I noticed time and again was Luis’s deep appreciation and gratitude for our country. He is a champion, a fighter, and some might even say a hero! 

Here are just a few of the hats Luis wears:

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Let's you and I continue to stand for Truth and Light.  Let's not grow weary!  

Dios primero.  Que Dios te bendiga. :) 

Join me as we learn to talk back to and encourage our very souls to bless the Lord.  

Through our suffering and trials, we have a unique opportunity to meditate on God’s Word, to speak out to our soul (not just listen to it), to fill our mind with God’s Truth using our thoughts and our memory to bring our faith to life.

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And I always appreciate your prayers!  Thank you so much!

With over 20 years as a trainer for LEADERS in state government, Kimberly Bynes shares her expertise as she encourages us to apply Phil. 2:3-8 to our lives whether at work or in the home. 

Among other topics, we chat about 

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Part 3 ENGAGE!  Let's gooo.

So this is where the rubber meets the road. Where our faith and our actions work side by side or at least they’re in the same ballpark!

Given that we are examining our hearts often and attempting to become better informed about the issues surrounding racism, are there things we can actually DO?

Yep…and in my journey, I’ve made a Sweet 16 list of can-do action items that I’m hoping to implement in my quest to engage. Remember to snag your PDF where you can follow along and take notes about these practical application items.

Why do we engage? Because LOVE is a VERB! And because others might see our good deeds and glorify the Father!

There are a whole lot of “other-isms” listed it the Bible. Let me give you a few paraphrased:

So I asked myself: How can I engage myself, my family, my community, my culture for GOOD and for GOD?  Listen and be sure to get your free PDF study guide now.

STUDY GUIDE to accompany this series

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MENTIONED ORGANIZATION LINKS

PRISON FELLOWSHIP

KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES

Habitat for Humanity

Restore

STEP BY STEP

DIVERBO and ANGLOVILLE (volunteer to teach English in Europe)

Gospel Coalition article on Social Justice

Jungle Jim's International Market in Cinci

In today’s episode, we’ll take a look behind the scenes of a fully recovered, former alcoholic. Pastor Helen Musick of LexCity Church opens her heart for us as she shares her candid experience with overcoming addiction. If you’ve ever been caught in the head winds of addiction…anything from pornography, alcohol, other drugs, food, gambling, approval, shopping, you name it …this encouraging message may offer you a fresh line of hope as you are in perhaps the battle of your lifetime. 

And if this message is not for you directly, I’m quite certain you know someone in your circles who would really benefit from this word. Please, please share the episode link with your loved ones and friends. 

Helen and I pull apart the mental anatomy of addiction – that is the impact of the thoughts and attitudes we may have regarding the addiction and the subsequent harmful or helpful behavior these thoughts and mindsets may provoke.

This is a message of surrender and victory all in one.  It's about:

For more information: 

LexCity Church Freedom & Recovery Groups "The Mat": https://lexcity.church/freedom-recovery

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C2T Podcast Series Our Souls Have No Color, Part 2: Educate 

Join me today as I share how I have attempted to and continue to educate myself regarding racism and the challenges our country is currently facing.  In addition to sharing at the beginning of the episode 3 hurdles in my quest, we also delve in to 3 steps I'm taking in my journey:

1)  Develop empathy - use media and a wide variety of resources to help you

2) Lean on the heavies - those ministries and organizations that you respect 

3) Commit to learning - choose one new resource each week

Be sure to follow along using this download:

Free PDF Study Guide for the Series Our Souls Have No Color

Full length Martin Luther King, Jr "I Have a Dream" speech

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/more-than-mere-equality/  (2017 publ)

Some of my fav ministries:

Ravi Zacharias

Tim Keller

Truth for Life

Family Life Today

Focus on the Family 

Priscilla Shirer (click for video clip of her talking about her blackness)

List of Resources I Have Considered in my journey--sent to me by friend.  Please note:  I am not "endorsing" these resources, per se.  I am only sharing some with you in the event you might enjoy a starting point.

https://www.theraineys.org/post/3waystohealracism

Prison Fellowship

"1776 Unites" 

Organization:   "Be the Bridge" 

* Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington

* A Lot Like Me by Larry Elder (great book, but has a lot of language)

* Discrimination and Disparities and other books by Thomas Sowell (with a great talk here)

* Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy

* Gifted Hands by Ben Carson

* Please Stop Helping Us by Jason Riley

* The Content of Our Character by Shelby Steele

* On the Road to Economic Freedom by Robert Woodson

* Race and Economics by Walter Williams

In this episode, you'll meet Pastor Jason Duran of MOTION CHURCH  (formerly Turning Point Church) in Lexington.  He will share his insights and concrete practical applications on how to take thoughts captive and walk with a renewed mind.  

Our chat includes topics such as: 

My favorite part of the interview comes toward the end where Jason shares the affirmations he tries to read daily.  I'd like to encourage you to write your own and do the same.  If you need a little help to get started, check out this free PDF template designed to encourage you to speak truths over your life and your God-given purpose.  Trust me.  This is a powerful first step in getting your heart and mind on the same page each day!

Contact Pastor Jason:  MOTION CHURCH (formerly Turning Point Church)

133 Trade Street Lexington, Kentucky 40511

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Call or text anytime for any question or concern:   1 (859) 600-0785

Service Times:  Sundays 9:30 am and 11:15 am

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Here on the C2T podcast we are going to take a look at racism using a 3-pronged approach: examine, educate, and engage.

I’m inviting you to take a sneak peak into my own personal journey, to let you know how I’m attempting to find the meeting ground between my civic responsibility and my Christian worldview and duties. Please Know that I’m trying, I’m learning, and I’m willing to take the risk to invite you into this process.

We will start with definitions to set the stage and then move into Step 1 Examine.  This step involves both internal reflection and the investigation of those external influences that likely shaped your thoughts and beliefs regarding race, etc.

Remember to snag your free PDF of the word list and question list from today's Step 1: Examine: (copy/paste) https://mailchi.mp/693af796b6d2/our-souls-have-no-color-examine-educate-engage-worksheet

A few references so far:

merriam webster online dictionary

cambridge online dictionary

https://www.blueletterbible.org/

https://biblehub.com/

Tim Keller Gospel in Life Article: " The Bible and Race"

RZIM article:  "The Scourge of Racism"  |  "Race Matters"

RZIM Just a Thought Podcast Episode: "The Sacredness of Race and Ethnicity"

RZIM article:  "Reformers and Reconciliation" (MLK, Jr.)

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What a delight it was to chat with the Mayor of Midway, Kentucky, Grayson Vandegrift. I especially love his passion for life-long learning, his can-do attitude, and his heart for service.   If you're like I am, you'll be pumped from his enthusiasm and his I'm gonna find a solution mindset.  

If you think you can't, with a hard work and effort, you might just discover that you actually can!  

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