God will talk to you during your conversations with others. So, how close to you want to get to God?  How close does He want to be to you?  This is both a practical and powerful conversation, with true stories and Bible scriptures that help you discover how God is the initiator of personal relationships. 

His goodness will exceed your expectations if you'll dare to believe.

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Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

 Hi friend! 

Today we're talking about what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God, and how you've always had purpose. I also share true stories about hearing God's voice, a miraculous healing with a woman in intensive care and we also go deep about how suicide is a ripoff and based on lies about you and your future. You have an amazing purpose now and, in your future, and we pray together to stop the lies.

You have always mattered more than you know!

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

Hello! Today, begins the re-launch of my podcast as "Getting Personal with God". I share the process and what you'll like about it. We also start exploring whether you or I have any assumptions about God. (Spoiler alert... we do :)

I'm super excited to start this journey with you! I know that God is actually excited about this podcast because He is excited about YOU and wants to know you more intimately. This is one way to help connect you with Him more often.  Of course, God knows everything, and it is His plan for you to be on the earth at this time, but how much we let Him in is up to us.

If I didn't sense how much God wants to talk with you, work with you, and walk with you, it could be quite vain of me to dare say God is excited about this podcast. However, He numbers the hairs on our heads, so He is pretty focused on us. He doesn't want us to be lonely, to feel shame or guilt, or to be unable to hear His voice. Plus, He likes us both, and He was the one prompting me to begin.

So today starts a fun journey to walk closer with God and get our eyes opened to the wonderful plans He has for us.  

Please subscribe so that we can meet again!  Lenora

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Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

How can brain science and spiritual growth work hand-in-hand to heal emotional wounds? Join us as we sit down with Susan Wright, the founder of Loved Into Life, to uncover her revolutionary approach to heart healing. Susan’s ministry goes beyond traditional methods, integrating cutting-edge brain science and deep spiritual principles to address long-standing emotional pains. She passionately discusses her mission to make Jesus real to people and how living from the heart instead of past traumas can lead to profound transformation.

In this inspiring conversation, Susan shares real-life examples of miraculous healing and the significant impact unresolved emotional issues can have on physical health. We delve into how negative belief systems and parental deficits shape our self-worth and worldview. Susan’s insights reveal the holistic approach needed to dismantle these barriers, integrating spirit, soul, and body for complete healing. Whether you’ve experienced minor emotional disturbances or severe traumas, Susan emphasizes that true freedom and restoration through faith are attainable, and you don't need to relive the trauma.

Discover how recognizing and transforming triggers rooted in past trauma can lead to deeper healing and alignment with your faith. Susan explains how embracing our true identity in Christ allows us to live in abundance and let go of old coping mechanisms. Learn practical steps to reconnect with yourself and God, and how this process can improve relational dynamics and communication in both personal and professional settings. This episode is a powerful testament to the life-changing potential of integrating brain science with spiritual truths, enabling you to live a more fulfilling and connected life.

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

Embark on an enlightening journey with us, joined by the charismatic Pastor Darren Stott of Eden Church in Newcastle, as we unravel layers of faith, forgiveness, and the quest for inner peace. Pastor Darren paints a vivid picture of his personal odyssey to pastoring, highlighting an emotional encounter that sparked a transformative moment of forgiveness. This candid conversation unravels the power of redemption, and the pivotal role forgiveness plays in life.

We venture into a riveting exploration of world religions, dismantling common misconceptions, and discovering the unique paths many faiths follow in their attempts to find favor with the divine. Experience an open dialogue about how upbringing shapes our perspectives of a supreme being and how Christianity, with deep roots in Judaism, stands out from the crowd. Unlike many, Christianity is not a faith of performance for acceptance, but rather a celebration of unconditional love and acceptance.

As we traverse deeper into Christianity, we open a treasure trove of its distinct aspects and the ways in which it stands apart from other religions. Together, we delve beneath surface, discussing the common strongholds of fear and shame, and how faith can serve as a beacon of hope. We provide a unique invitation to experience the peace and love of Jesus, underscoring the importance of forging a personal relationship with God. Through this heartfelt exploration, you'll find a fresh perspective on faith, forgiveness, and the journey to inner peace. Tune in for an engaging, inspiring, and deeply moving conversation.

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

The Grief Recovery Method is the only evidence-based program in the world.

Lenora interviews Cole James, CEO of the Grief Recovery Method.  We all face up to 40 different types of losses throughout life but few of us are equipped with healthy ways to navigate these changes.

As the podcast host, Lenora gained enormous benefit from the Grief Recovery Handbook, now in 20 languages, and believes anyone will benefit from the practical tools available.

Visit The Grief Recovery Method website for videos, free e-book and much much more.

Note: This episode was recorded under the former podcast name.
It's been a journey... Subscribe to  "Getting Personal with God"  on your favorite podcast app to receive fun and shorter new episodes. We love to stay connected with you!

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

Friendships - What was Normal Becomes A Habit

Humans are great at reproducing what is normal for them.  Lenora and Kathy talk about their experiences with friendships since we're all hungry for relationships.

• Loneliness
• Show yourself friendly
• Self talk and defensiveness
• Purposeful investments
• Volunteering
• Kindness
• Assume best intent
• Express affection and appreciation
• Emotional bank accounts
• Love is not easily offended....is your tank empty?
• Encouraging others encourages you
• Words build or tear down
• Build a new normal
• Forgiveness
• Don't repeat the matter or gossip. It separates friends.
• Plant seeds for relationships and regard seasons of life
• Best Friends, can there be more than one?

Book recommendation:  

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman PHD
• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Note: This episode was recorded under the former podcast name.
It's been a journey... Subscribe to  "Getting Personal with God"  on your favorite podcast app to receive fun and shorter new episodes. We love to stay connected with you!

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

What does "bless you" mean?  Is it more than for sneezing?

What was said about you as a child?  Blessing someone is "to cause to prosper".

This is a few minutes to help lift your day.
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Note: This episode was recorded under the former podcast name.
It's been a journey... Subscribe to  "Getting Personal with God"  on your favorite podcast app to receive fun and shorter new episodes. We love to stay connected with you!

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

Are there secrets to building human connection?  Deborah King, founder of Final Touch and Finaltouchschool.com tells her personal story of discovering success and helping people connect through people and communication skills that many struggle to gain.

We may be well trained technically but how do we want to be remembered?

Deborah and Lenora, podcast host, talk through the foundational pieces of what can make an enormous difference throughout life when it comes to interacting with people.

Things like:

• What's the secret?
• It's not about the rules, it's about relationship
• How to connect across the table
• Honoring other cultures
• Focusing on trust and respect brings connection 
• All people have worth and value
• The art of acknowledgement, "I see you"

You can go to Finaltouchschool.com to sign up for the free newsletter with regular tips and discounts for personal or business training for groups or individuals.

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Note: This episode was recorded under the former podcast name.
It's been a journey... Subscribe to  "Getting Personal with God"  on your favorite podcast app to receive fun and shorter new episodes. We love to stay connected with you!

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!

Everybody’s got an opinion. Share it with caution.  Real communication takes real effort.

What is an Opinion?   o·pin·ion /əˈpinyən/  noun

a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. way of thinking, point of view , viewpoint, outlook, angle, slant, attitude, stance, perspective, reflections, idea, assumption, conviction, in my view, if you ask me, the beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing.

Forming opinions are part of how we learn but are risky.  Sharing opinions helps gain perspective but opinions could become judgments where we stop listening, stop asking questions and bring division.

Work vs social media response patterns

• The Risks and Benefits of Opinions
• Written versus spoken communication and the amplified ways to misunderstand.
• Be careful how you hear. Emotions, mindset, assumptions and their impact on hearing others.
• Often we don’t listen, we interpret
• Opinion vs belief
• What if an opinion moves to a judgement?

Bald like a lion?   Funny stories of what was said versus what was heard.

Couple communication:  Listening versus interpreting.  Slowing down to speed up.

Seeking common ground and communicating good will.

The benefits of debates

Discussion matters, debate matters, listening matters, telling the truth, getting to the “truth” matters….. in my opinion.

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Note: This episode was recorded under the former podcast name.
It's been a journey... Subscribe to  "Getting Personal with God"  on your favorite podcast app to receive fun and shorter new episodes. We love to stay connected with you!

Exciting Book Offers!

Prayer is powerful, and this book is here to help! Tools to hear God's voice, discovering your God given authority, the freedom of forgiveness and quick support on what the Bible says for 100 needs in Lenora's new book! "100 Prayers Releasing 100 Cares" Click the link to order your copy today!