• What if your ability to value others is less about intentionality and more about seeing them through the eyes of God?
• What if making Habits is more about small changes instead of big changes?
• What if Balance is not a place of arrival, but a posture of constant management?

In this episode, we invite our friend Derek Dunn who gives us insight to valuing others, how we can start creating new habits and what it looks like to live a life that's "Balanced". 

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find us at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy @dereksdunn
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Website: markkbenton2.com
• YouTube

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on the Website. We’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Are you frustrated in life because you don't know your next step?
Do you find yourself frustrated with God because you don't have answers?

What if I told you it's because He wants you to wait? And that in the Wait, you receive clarity. But when you receive clarity, will you Obey?

In this episode, we share our experience in what we learned on what it means to wait. Take a listen to this great message by Tim Ross called "Make Room, Week 3: Watch the Signs" available on:

Apple Podcast
Spotify
YouTube

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find us at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on the Website. We’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of the “Let’s Talk About It” Podcast! We all look forward to a better and healthier future, but sometimes we don’t take a moment to reflect on the journey. It’s important to look backward in order so you can move forward. One of the best ways to assess yourself is through asking questions. We challenge you to not only ask these questions to yourself, but discuss it with others! 

Here are some suggestions as to who you can do this with:

• Your Spouse
• Your Family over a meal
• Your Friends
• Your Small Group
• Your Journal

Below are the Questions that we’re asked during this episode. Screenshot these and use them to grow! Also, get creative and let the Holy Spirit move you and add additional questions during your time of discussion and journaling. 

Ice Breaker: What was your most embarrassing moment of this past year?

• What 1-3 lessons have you learned this past year?
• As you reflect on the past year, what do you think the new year will be like for you?
• In 1 word, how would you describe your hopes for the upcoming year/future?
• What have you learned about God this past year?
• What would you tell yourself from 1 year ago?
• What was your song/anthem of the year? Why?
• What’s your Movie of the Year? Why?
• Do you have any New Years Traditions? What are they? Why?
• With everything that’s happened in the past year, if today was your last day, what encouragement/word would you have for the world right now?

Additional Questions:

• What did God reveal about you this past year (Healthy & Unhealthy)?
• Based on what God has taught you, Who does He want you to become?
• What ONE practical next step will you take to be the person God desires you to be?

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find us at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on the Website. We’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Hey LTAI Fam!

Juby and I are taking a Break! We'll be gone for a few weeks but don't you worry... we WILL be back! If you would, please be praying for us. Pray that we have a new mind, new heart, as well as new ways to serve and pour into you.

In the meantime, here are some of our personal favorite episodes.

Apple Podcast
11. Who Are You?
13. Your Purpose vs. Your Assignment
17. Becoming a Communicator
20. God... Remove my Cup of Suffering
30. How (not) to Save the World (w/ Hosanna Wong)
36. Routines, Habits and Disciplines
38. Live, Laugh, Fun (w/ Jarae Meriwether)
48. A Special Forces Mindset (w/ Isaiah Luce)
50. Halftime!
51. Feel Stuck? It's Time to Pivot (w. Dr. Kim Benton)
53. What's God's Will? | Conflict | Facts vs. Feelings

Spotify Podcast
11. Who Are You?
13. Your Purpose vs. Your Assignment
17. Becoming a Communicator
20. God... Remove my Cup of Suffering
30. How (not) to Save the World (w/ Hosanna Wong)
36. Routines, Habits and Disciplines
38. Live, Laugh, Fun (w/ Jarae Meriwether)
48. A Special Forces Mindset (w/ Isaiah Luce)
50. Halftime!
51. Feel Stuck? It's Time to Pivot
53. What's God's Will? | Conflict | Facts vs. Feelings

Any suggestions or thoughts for the show? Send me a voicemail at the website markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on the Website. We love you and will be with you again in a few weeks!

Have you ever asked yourself...

• How do I know if it's God's Voice or My Voice?
• How do I solve conflict?
• How do I manage my feelings versus the facts?

If you said "Yes" to any of these, this is for you! 

We answer YOUR questions! The Fans! The Participators! The "Let's Talk About It" Family! Get ready as we dive into YOUR questions and share with you what we have learned regarding how to hear God's voice, managing conflict and how to pay attention to both our feelings and facts. 

Additional Resources:

• Led by Tim Ross from Embassy City Church (Apple)
• Led by Tim Ross from Embassy City Church (Spotify)
• Effective Conflict Management from the Let's Talk About It Podcast (Apple)
• Effective Conflict Management from the Let's Talk About it Podcast (Spotify)
• God... Remove my Cup of SUFFERING from the Let's Talk About It Podcast (Apple)
• God... Remove my Cup of SUFFERING from the Let's Talk About It Podcast (Spotify)

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Facebook: Group Page
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

• Are you struggling to believe God to do something big in your life?
• Are you struggling to believe God CAN do something big in your life?

These are valid questions and thoughts we all have. If you're wrestling with believing in the Lord to do something radical and big in your life, here's the question I'd ask...

"HOW'S YOUR HEART?!"

• Is it soft?
• Is it hard?
• Is it cynical?
• Is it critical?

If your heart isn’t in a place that’s receptive to the things of God, it’s probably because your heart has been open, receptive and consuming things outside of God. The only narrower of Gods restriction is our hearts. It’s NOT his Ability!

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Facebook: Group Page
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Do you feel Stuck in life?
Do you think you've "missed it" in life?
Do you feel that you're too old to make a change?

If you answered "Yes" to any of those questions, then it's time for you to PIVOT! But how do we do that?!

You've been doing what you're doing for so long, you feel that it's too late. You think you've invested to much time, finances, resources and years into your craft, you think it'd be foolish to make a change. But nothing could be further from the truth!

I invite my Mom (Dr. Kim Lucas Benton) onto the show for this special episode. After serving in the same field for over 25 years, she decided to make a PIVOT. As long as you have breath in your lungs, it's NEVER too late. 

Are you ready to make a PIVOT? Then hit that play Button and get ready to start making impactful decisions to change your life. 

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Facebook: Group Page
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

We are celebrating our 50th episode of the Podcast! As we celebrate, we discuss what it means to go into a personal "Halftime" of our own life. 

• Are you in a difficult season in life trying to figure some things out?
• Are you trying to figure out what's going on in your life?
• Are you trying to figure out what's next in life but uncertain?

What would it look like if you gave yourself your own personal HALFTIME?

The Purpose of Halftime is to assess previous plays and make necessary adjustments in order to win the game. And you can do the same thing in your own life.

Additional Resources to listen to are:
Apostles by Pastor Robert Morris at Gateway Church
Don't be Too High to Come in Low by Pastor Tim Ross at Embassy City Church

Reflection Questions to ask are:

• What are you learning about God in this season?
• What are you learning about yourself in this season?
• What Next Step (1-3) will you take to move forward in this season?

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Facebook: Group Page
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Have you ever struggled with Knowing Who you Are?

Maybe it's because you've been given a certain name or title by someone else.
Maybe you were given unhealthy or unrealistic expectations as to WHAT or WHO you were supposed to be. Maybe you were given an expectation that was encouraging, but may just not line up with what you want to do or even more so, what God wants you to do.

Part of why we struggle with knowing who we are is because we are so caught up with the business of our lives. Business has a way of influencing us to live our life for ourselves and/or others and not God. But God has a NEW Narrative for you. But how do we discern that?

Take a listen to this message so you can discern who GOD says you are and take necessary steps in the direction as to who He says you are and not the opinion or yourself or others.

Additional Resources for todays message is to get the book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer. 

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Facebook: Group Page
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Are you currently experiencing hardship?
Are you mentally and spiritually depleted?

If you said "Yes" to any of those questions, this episode is for you! 

I invite one of my closest friends onto the show, Isaiah Luce.  Isaiah recently completed an 18 month rigorous program through the Army Special Forces Qualification Course and is now identified as a Green Beret.  It was the most physical, mental and spiritual depleting experience of his life. 

Though he is an Active Duty Army Service Member, he shares a LOT of lessons learned that can help all of us in the hardship and season of life we are currently in. 

Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:

• Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy
• Facebook: Mark K. Benton II
• Facebook: Group Page
• Website: markkbenton2.com

 And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you!