Some of ya'll know Jules, on-air talent on The JOY FM. If you don't, you are in for a treat. Full of positive energy and great wisdom, Jules shares honestly and authentically about parenting challenges. She proclaims, 'she's not perfect and learning as she goes, as we all are'. In my opinion that's one of the reasons she is a wise sage regarding this journey! Jules shares lessons she's learned during the Pandemic and navigating social media and cultural issues with her kids. I would say, her best parenting tip is pointing her kids to Jesus and nurturing an authentic, informed relationship with Him. She shares so many nuggets of wisdom that will inspire and help you on your journey. Listen in and share with a friend. I know you will relate and be blessed! 

Connect with Jules:

www.thejoyfm.com; @thejoyfm (Instagram and Facebook)

Instagram: @jules_show

www.thesocialdilemma.com 

We all want to have them. And yet, they are difficult. In this day and age, we need the skills to have the difficult conversations that need to happen to usher in more unity. It's not by avoiding or acquiescing that we create more unity, it is by having honest, open and redeeming conversations. Let's do the hard work to crucify our knee-jerk reactions so our personal agendas will not rule and reign our essential conversations, and then perhaps we can truly desire the other person's good above our own. Now this is the way of Heaven.

Guidelines for Healthy Conversations:

2. Respect

3. Listen, Listen, Listen

4. Learn

5. Questions

6. Recap

7. Tone

8. Don't debate

9. Request

10. Peace

11. Trust

(Bonus: Time/Timing and Space)

Addiction touches most peoples life, in one way or another, whether you're suffering, have suffered or have a friend or a relative. Listen in to Tommy's overcoming story and latch on to the hope that is available to all. No one is saying it's an easy journey, but it's very possible to live a life of freedom after addiction. 

Resources:

Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org ; Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

Contact Tommy @: [email protected]

Connie Jones, Woman of God, Therapist, Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and in her spare time, lover of nature, animals and fitness:), shares openly and honestly the struggles in her life and how God freed her to thrive and be a warrior for other people's hearts. Listen in and share with your friends. 

Resources:

Connie's new book, "Warrior Arise": www.warriorarise.com

For Coaching or Counseling: www.arisecounselingandcoaching.com

Follow Connie: www.facebook.com/conniejoneslpc, www.instagram.com/conniejonescoach/

Join in on this fascinating conversation with Caroline Ward, owner and founder of Transfit. Her life journey through college sports, postpartum depression and beyond will inspire you. Caroline shares how she's learned to pay attention to "God Whispers" in her life and explores how following those have led her into her destiny and passion. Her nuggets of wisdom from God's word on integrating our health will impact you profoundly. She has so many great one-liners. You want to be sure to have pen and paper ready! 

Three things will change your life:

2. The people you surround yourself with.

3. Encountering God's word/presence on a daily basis. 

The conversation with, "Oh wise one", Leslie Barron continues. Leslie shares more fully the benefits of obedience and unpacks in a simple way, what growth in Christ looks like. We also touch on how to interpret the Bible correctly and have productive conversations with fellow believers regarding God's word. If you haven't listened to her first interview on March 4th, check it out. Your faith life will be enriched by both. 

Leslie's Tips to Interpret Scripture:

1. Read and observe. Who are the characters? What setting was it in? etc. 

2. What does the scripture say? 

2. What does it mean? We have to look at this through the big lens of the entire book. The main purpose of the Bible is to share truth about God's redemption for His people. 

3. How does it impact my life? 

Happy Anniversary you guys! Can you believe it's been a year? It is truly OUR Anniversary because I would not be here if not for my friends, family and followers who have supported this Podcast. Your rates, reviews, listens, shares, prayer, all have contributed to the success of this year. 

For me the most exciting responses that encourage me to 'keep on keeping on' are those random texts or messages I get (and yes, YOU can message me via: https://www.angelhdavis.com/ ), that tell me the episode spoke to their heart or circumstance in some way. God has told me over and over again, "Do it for the Audience of One".  Of course Him first, but also YOU, as the listener. If an episode has touched ONE life, then it is a success! 

Another super encouraging response, is that God has allowed the Podcast to be broadcast into 17 different Geographic regions! Whoop, Whoop.  United States, Australia, Haiti, Ireland, Untied Kingdom, France, Finland, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Jordan, Sweden, Kenya, Spain, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines. 

Let's keep it going! Let's continue to spread God's Hope and Healing, by posting the Podcast or the announcements about it on your Social Media, and sharing it in all the ways you can. Thanks for partnering with me to share the love of God through Jesus Christ; and to fulfill the great commission together. Let's celebrate Him and all He's doing! 

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Today's Scriptures: 

Romans 8: 38-39; Acts 17: 22-31; Luke 5: 17-26