Don't let unforgiveness block you from living your life to the fullest!  Today we speak with Rev. Richard Cortez.  He has lived through abandonment, homelessness, and betrayal yet, has forgiven and thrived. He was hurt by those who should have loved and protected him. He's learned that through forgiveness, one can start the journey to live free.  Join us in this eye-opening, and transparent discussion.  Enjoy! Let's grow together.  

Have you ever been hurt by someone you love? Betrayed? Lied to?  Persecuted for something you didn't do? How does one move forward from the emotional pain?  There are many things that may act as roadblocks as one drives towards happiness. But forgiveness is the key that will begin to unlock those negative emotions.  Today we will discuss the Power of Forgiveness in your life.  Enjoy and let's grow together!

Are you ready for an in depth conversation  on how to argue with finesse? Pastor Reggie and First Lady Monica Smalls sat down with us and dropped many nuggets to help us get through some of the rough spots in our relationships.  They have been married for 31 years and have 2 sons.  They are the leaders of Bethel Pentecostal Church in Boston, MA.  Remember not every discussion has to be an argument.  Enjoy the conversation.  Let's grow together! 

 How do you prevent a breakdown in conversation that leads to sore feelings and heartache? Do you have the tools to stop a disagreement from devolving into a never-ending argument? Do you feel the need to win? Today we will examine the difference between having a discussion or falling into an argument.   There is a subtle difference between them that can make a huge difference in a relationship.  Knowing the difference can save it. Enjoy! let's grow together.  

We are continuing our conversation on how to prepare for the worse during your better.  Today we are speaking with Pastor Larry Odom and his wife Alice.  They have been married for 37 years and raised 3 children. Was it all good and perfect?  Absolutely not! But what relationships are? Everyone has situations that arise that make them feel as if they are the only ones.  At some point, they question how or if they can get through it. You are in the right place.  We will discuss how continuous building and reinforcement are needed to weatherproof your relationship.  Go with us on their journey of finding peace following the death of their firstborn son and the advice they offer of building your relationship in the sunny times to be ready to withstand the storms when they come. Let's grow together!

What do you do when your fairy tail turns into a nightmare? How do you get through the bad times when you are in the midst of the storm?  As with any hurricane or other bad weather system, you plan ahead for it!  In this episode we will discuss pointers on how to shore up your relationships in the good times to prepare the way to hunker down for when your better turns to worse.  Hope you enjoy!

Today we are speaking with Marsha Terry, "The Mind Transformer".  She is an author, speaker, life and health coach. If you are feeling "stuck" in your life or are looking for some practical steps to set your mind in a focused and direct way, this is the podcast for you!.  To help you in your journey, Marsha has written a FREE workbook called Masterful Mornings that is available  for download on her website at www.marshaterry.com.  We hope you enjoy.  Today is the first day of your life.  Step into it!

How do you respond to stress in your life?  Are you a "Negative Nancy" or a "Pollyanna"?.  What we focus on the most is what expands around us.  So if it's negative or positive thoughts, that will be the atmosphere you create,  Today we discuss our personal journey with stress and the unique challenges of 2020 and how we chose to focus our energy on the way we were thinking which affected the way we felt.  I hope you enjoy taking a walk with us on our journey and that it helps you too.  Remember, whether you think you can or can't, you are right.  

Stress is a big part of our lives right now.  There is a volatile presidential election.  Racial tension and attacks are on the rise.  Coronavirus is rampant in our country and throughout the world.  Many people have lost their jobs and schools are shut down.  Many parts of the country have been or are still in a shelter in place order.  We are learning how to shift the way we do things.  Church and school are online.  We have "dates" online.  Families are filled with uncertainty about their financial future and their health and safety.  How can we maintain stability in our relationships and weather this storm?  Today, we take a look at 8 strategies that can help relationships stay healthy and focused.  We hope you enjoy it!  

Join us as we conclude our series of 12 characteristics to help you know if you are the one for your spouse.  We covered things from not being selfish to trust issues.  This is a powerful and insightful episode.  Don't miss it!!