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20. Making Wise Decisions.

Melissa and I have been on the road this year sharing hope and encouragement in Christ at every opportunity. By far, the message of "Making Wise Decisions" has been our most shared message. It would only make sense that we would share it as an Podcast Episode. 

We meet people from all walks of life who are either in the midst of making a very important decision or who are dealing with the fall out of having made a bad decision. The Bible is full of instruction of how to make wise decisions yet this is a topic not taught often on Sunday mornings, at least from my own personal experience. 

Melissa and I believe this is an opportune moment to share Scripture that reflects the significance of wisdom in decision-making. We would also like to present our personal experiences highlighting how God has guided us in making prudent choices. Our hope is to provide encouragement to those who are on their journey to make wise decisions in their lives.

Biblical Insights for this episode are listed below and in most cases are from the NIV Translation of the Bible.

Proverbs 3: 5-6, Philippians 4: 6-7, Psalms 32: 8, Jeremiah 29: 11, John 16: 12-15, Psalm 19: 1-2, Luke 1: 11-13, Genesis 40: 1-8, Proverbs 19: 21, Colossians 3: 15.

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19. A Conversation With Yaron Gershovsky

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We’re excited to bring you a special feature today! We recently had the privilege of interviewing the incredibly talented Yaron Gershovsky. He’s not only a world-renowned pianist and keyboardist; he’s also an accomplished arranger and producer, having served as the Musical Director for the famous Jazz Super Group, The Manhattan Transfer for over forty years.

Yaron’s impressive resume includes collaborations with jazz legends like Pharaoh Sanders, The Count Basie Orchestra, Abraham Laboriel, Richie Havens, Take 6, and many others. Yaron graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and his remarkable talents have played a substantial role in two Grammy-winning songs, as well as one other Grammy-nominated piece.

Yaron has collaborated on a number of projects with talented writers like Jimmy Thrasher, Lisa Jason, and Katie Barbour, with the standout piece being the song "More To Say," which paved the way for the "More To Say Work." Through these musical projects, a close friendship has been forged with Yaron and Jimmy and Melissa Thrasher. We feel truly fortunate to have had the chance to sit down with Yaron Gershovsky for an interview. He shared insights on a variety of topics, including his childhood, family, college experiences, and his collaborations with renowned figures in the music industry, all while reflecting on his adventures as a world traveler. Join us as we explore these fascinating subjects and more with Yaron Gershovsky!

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The "More To Say" Work is created by Lisa Jason, Katie Barbour, and Jimmy Thrasher. The "More To Say" work is simply defined as, if you have suffered any kind of loss in your life and you are still here on planet earth, God has a plan for your life, and a plan on how to get your there, your have "More To Say."

In this episode you will hear Lisa, Katie, and Jimmy talk about how God crossed their paths and the story behind them writing the song, "More To Say." You will also hear the three of them talk about how the song inspired them to create the "More To Say" Work. You will also hear the three of them discuss different projects in progress which encompasses the "More To Say" Work.

Reference Scripture from the Holy Bible: Proverbs 16:9 NLT

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The Holiday Season is one of the favorite times of year for Melissa and I. Both of our families have been farmers for generations and Melissa and I carry that tradition on today. Being we have such a background in farming, harvest in the fall is something that has always been a major part of our lives. After having planted in the spring, praying for the right balance of rain and sun, and after having tended to the crops all spring and summer, harvest has always been a welcomed reward.

As a child, playing on tractors, cotton pickers, and combines was always one of my favorite things to do. But my absolute favorite thing to do was to play in the cotton wagons when they were full of those tiny white balls of cotton. I always had a couple of months in October and November to play in the wagons before they went to the cotton gin, which was always in harvest season.

Harvest Season always gives way to the Holiday Season of November and December which seems to just top off such an enjoyable time for Melissa and I. Preparing for Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Starting the Holiday Season off by going to fall festivals,  decorating for Thanksgiving and then for Christmas. Having the entire family together around the Thanksgiving Table and then the Christmas Tree. During this time of year we celebrate so many family Holiday Traditions that have been carried on for generations in our family.

Harvest Season and the Holiday Season are such special times of year for our family, we found it only fitting to begin sharing some of our favorite Holiday Traditions with you, our listeners.  In. this episode Melissa and I along with our Audio Engineer, Fletcher Brown will each share a couple of our favorite Holiday Traditions with you. We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for sharing this Holiday Season with our family, and we hope your family has a blessed and happy Holiday Season.

Reference Scripture from the Holy Bible: Luke 2: 1-20 NIV

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At the time of releasing this episode, many would say we live in Uncertain Times. If one takes a moment for reflection, the signs are all there. The headlines showcase them each day; random violence, lawlessness, wars, anxiety, depression, mental health challenges, suicide, technology that is eliminating jobs, persecution of people of faith, raging inflation, housing cost beyond many's reach, entrainment that is becoming increasingly dark, a raging drug epidemic, all time low Church attendance, and many are seeking peace in these uncertain times.

Uncertainty in one's life can lead to mental health symptoms such as stress, poor sleep quality, mental fatigue, fear of loosing control, anxiety, and depression. Physical health symptoms of uncertainty include forgetfulness, elevated heart rate, sweating, appetite changes, nausea, body pain, irritability, and fatigue.

If given the proper spiritual attention, uncertainty can be replaced with peace in one’s life. The uncertain aspects which are out of one’s control may not change, but how one approaches these uncertainties and deals with them can be. The areas of life we talk about in this episode are the temporal needs, life purpose, and eternal security. Trusting God with these areas of life can lead to peace in uncertainty.

The following Bible references are from varying Bible translations.
Matthew 6:33, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 6:25-26, Genesis 2:15, Ecclesiastes 5:19, Proverbs 12:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Exodus 16:4, Psalm 139:13-18, Luke 11:9, and John 4: 4-42.

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"I Still Need Jesus" is a song written and produced by Jimmy Thrasher and Steventhen Holland. "I Still Need Jesus" by Steventhen Holland is released on Thrasher Sound Records and is distributed by CDX Records/Sony Orchard. The song is based on the true story of Jimmy Thrasher loosing his late wife Tammy and God walking Jimmy to an entirely new life with his now wife Melissa, new friends, new family, a new music career, and new aspects of their ministry. The heart of this song is no matter if we are in the worst of times, or on the mountain top, we still need Jesus.

PSALM 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

Ephesians 3:20-21.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

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In our last episode, "God Moments," we talked about how God moved in incredible ways during the years following the loss of Jimmy's late wife, Tammy. Jimmy shared his testimony and Biblical insights regarding these God Moments as a means of hope and encouragement to those grieving a loss. If you have not listened to Episodes 11, 12, and 13, please go back and listen to those. Then come back here and listen to "14. Jimmy Thrasher - More To Say, " the fourth in a four-part series.

In this episode, Jimmy shares his More To Say story of the wonderful things God has done in Jimmy's life since suffering  so many losses. If you are listening to this series and you are currently dealing with grief after a loss in your life, we hope Jimmy's testimony and the Biblical Insights we share will be a blessing to you, If you have suffered loss, trust God to restore back unto you even more than you have lost.

Ephesians 3:20-21.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

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In our last episode, "Purpose, Identity, & Direction," we talked about the three steps Jimmy Thrasher traversed on his way to the new life God gave him after losing his late wife. Jimmy shared his testimony and Biblical insights regarding life after loss as a means of encouragement to those grieving a loss. If you have not listened to the last episode, "Purpose, Identity, & Direction," please go back and listen to it first, then come back and listen to "God Moments, " the third part of a four-part series.

In this episode, Jimmy shares eight of the over thirty times when God moved miraculously in his life in the past ten years. In these "God Moments,"  God showed His love for Jimmy and provided much-needed direction and understanding as Jimmy was making his way through the grieving process. 

We hope Jimmy's testimony and the Biblical Insights we share will be a blessing to those currently going through grief. This episode can also be helpful to those who are earnestly seeking Godly answers for their life. Come along with us as Jimmy and Melissa share these God Moments in Jimmy's life.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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In our last episode, "Grieving A Loss," we talked about the five steps of Grieving, and Jimmy shared his testimony of his grieving experience after losing his late wife. Through Biblical insights and by sharing his testimony, Jimmy and Melissa shared hope and encouragement for those traversing the grieving process. If you have not listened to that episode, please go back and listen to it first, and then come back and listen to "Purpose, Identity, & Direction, " the second of a four-part series.

In this episode, Jimmy shares the importance of finding your new purpose, identity, and direction after any life-altering event. It could be the loss of a loved one, or it could be someone retiring from the military and beginning a non-military life. It could be someone who lost their job in the only career they have ever known and is trying to figure out what to do next. Or it could be someone who is a high school senior trying to figure out what they will become in life. Whatever life-changing event it may be that has led you here to find this podcast episode, Melissa and I pray God will speak a word of wisdom into your heart that will help you as you listen.

Come along with us as Jimmy and Melissa share how God gave Jimmy his new Purpose, Identity, and Direction after losing his late wife.

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Most of us avoid thinking about losing a loved one at all costs. We feel that if we never think about it, then it can't happen to us.  People also have a tendency to avoid those who've had a recent loss simply because they may not know what to say. Whatever the case, without their realizing it, their actions isolate those they are avoiding, making the severity of their friend's or family member's grieving all the worse.

If you are reading this and you are someone who lost a loved one, a career, a longtime friend or relationship, or anything else that you have loved and held dear to your heart, then you are the one this podcast was made for. In this podcast episode, you will hear the testimony of Jimmy Thrasher who lost his late wife of twenty-five years and then lost both parents two weeks apart eight years later.  Jimmy knows the grieving process all too well and grief support has become a large part of his Ministry, along with his now-wife Melissa.   

In addition to sharing his testimony, Jimmy also shares how God healed him from grieving, and brought him into a brand new life.  This podcast episode is filled with encouraging Bible Verses, hope, and encouragement in Christ. May God bless you in your healing journey.

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