Moving Through

We began exploring and examining what it is like “to live “Uncaptive” to the things, places, people and circumstances that can hold us hostage from being anchored in Hope”.  

During our last conversation we shared what it means to have a Biblical approach to victory against strongholds that seek to take captive our “Hope” as we are moving through life.  

Today, Dominic Scerbo joins me on part two of this subject “UNCAPTIVE HOPE”.  Dominic serves in our I Care Outreach Training Center as a Co-learner, Facilitator and Ally with participants, sharing his faith, work/career experiences, and journey of moving through life working through challenges and choices.  

Captivity can speak of one that has been “taken and held by a stronghold as if a prisoner of war.”  To the extent that it can be involuntarily because you are in a situation that makes “free choice or departure” difficult.  

Listen as we share about how life challenges come before us and if we are not soberminded and prayerful, life situations and/or decisions can derail us from being truly anchored in Hope.

The building of Hope and Spiritual Growth does take time.  It is a lifelong journey!  Remember to hold in your heart God’s Word, “He know the plans He has for us…to give us a hope and a future! (Jeremiah 29:11).

I Care Outreach Podcast overall series on Hope has been centered around the biblical definition of hope, considering the “God Factor.  In this podcast, we are centering our conversation addressing the topic of “UnCaptive Hope”.

Joining me today is Jessie Turner as we continue with our I Care Outreach Moving Through Podcast. She is truly a gifted person working behind the scenes on our program strategy and implementation.   

We are sharing what it is like to live “Uncaptive” to the things, places, and people that can hold us hostage and what it means to have a Biblical approach to victory against strongholds that seek to take captive our “hope” as we are moving through life.  

We have true victory in Jesus. He fought for us and is still fighting for us, but we are also invited into the battle to stand up, make choices, seek help, inviting Him into our battle so we can celebrate the win with Jesus together.  

Remember, Jesus is setting captives free! 

I Care Outreach, 43rd “Moving Through” Podcast:

Joining us again as we continue our conversation on “Hope” is Reverend Dr. Michael Christie, Pastor of Zion First Baptist Church, Middletown, CT and Chaplaincy Supervisor with the Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC).  He is a counselor and teaches mindfulness for trauma, addiction, stress, personal transformation, faith and spirituality.  

In this podcast, “Trauma Informed Hope, Part 2”, Dr. Christie will share about intentional Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Self Awareness, Trauma Coping Skills and the importance of having a growing discipline of giving God His space in our lives for healing and sustainable growth as we journey with trauma sensitivity.  

As you know, hope is having a general feeling that some desire or expectation will be fulfilled.  Biblical Hope brings it further with having the “God Factor”.  Romans 15:13 informs us that “God is the source of all hope”. 

Listen as Dr. Christie passionately shares in Part 2 on “Trauma Informed Hope”.  

Thank you for joining us in our 42nd episode of I Care Outreach, “Moving Through” Podcast as we continue our conversation on “Hope.” 

Joining me is Reverend Dr. Michael Christie, Pastor of Zion First Baptist Church, Middletown, CT and Chaplaincy Supervisor with the Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC).  He is a counselor and teaches mindfulness for trauma, addiction, stress, personal transformation, faith and spirituality.  

In this podcast interview on “Trauma Informed Hope”, Dr. Christie shares about his personal journey of transformation in his vocation, his experience of being trauma informed, the importance of faith and spirituality and necessary disciplines to move through life.  

He shares about mindfulness, trauma awareness, self-awareness and the impact of historical trauma, behavior patterns, coping and survival skills and the need for informed care with trauma sensitivity and empathy.  

Listen as Rev. Dr. Christie passionately shares about “Trauma Informed Hope”!  

 Remember, nothing is too difficult for the Lord!

Thank you for joining us in our 41st I Care Outreach, “Moving Through” Podcast as we continue our conversation on “Hope.” 

Joining me in our fifth discussion is Michael Mandel, a Professor of Business at Housatonic College in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and an Ordained Priest-Anglican Church of North America.

In this podcast “An Authentic Spirit of Hope”, Michael Mandel will share about the journey of transformation throughout our lives and the importance of being anchored in Faith and Hope.

You will hear examples of life practices and patterns of life we should embody to guide us demonstratively and anchor our souls in trusting God.  

Listen as Michael passionately shares how our lives should be in a constant state of brokenness and dependency on God.  

Remembering, in every season Jesus is making all things new,

Pastor Robert M. Turner

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Thank you for joining us in our 40th episode of I Care Outreach, “Moving Through” Podcast as we continue our conversation on “Hope.” 

Joining me in this conversation is Rev. Dr. Mark Chapman a Professor at Fordham University, former chair of Fordham University's African & African American Studies Department and current Pastor of North Presbyterian Church in New York City.  He has been very active in prison ministry for over 25 years.

In this brief podcast on “Redemptive Hope”, Rev. Dr. Mark Chapman will give examples of how God addresses the concerns of people, and our response of faith and trust in Him, and how to live as His redeemed people. 

Considering the day-to-day battles, challenges, and situations that many face, Rev. Chapman will share his insights on why and how “Redemptive Hope” can reignite fresh starts and new beginnings and the practicality of “Hope” in our forbearance of life.

God calls each of us with an invitation to enter His promises for our future with Hope of the now and yet to come.   

Listen as Rev. Dr. Mark Chapman and I discuss “Redemptive Hope”!  

Dear Friends,

We welcome you to join us in our 39th Podcast titled, “Freedom of Hope.” 

 I am convinced that in our day-to-day journey, having focus, purposeful living, and intentionality involves standing firm with the power to live a life that is free and fully alive, not bound or restrained outside of our destiny and purpose.

 This kind of hope is manifested in our intentional living, intentional compassion, and intentional care. Having determination and confidence to “press on” in our lives, anchored in the Lord, with certainty and capacity despite the unseen. 

Freedom with resolve to open our spiritual eyes and heart in view of the “yet to come,” with expectancy and certainty, that God will do what He has said (Hebrews 11:1). 

 Listen as Jessie and I discuss Freedom of Hope! 

In Christ,

Pastor Robert M. Turner

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year!

Let us welcome this 2024 New Year with the blessing of having new learning opportunities, while presenting us with new challenges and new choices of growth.

Our 38th Podcast is titled, “Thriving in Hope.” Hope really is to have confidence and trust...and to carry through like “moving through” a lifelong journey.  A maturing long-term hope, demonstrative and grounded in confidence and trust.  

The Webster Dictionary defines the word “thrive” as meaning to flourish; to prosper; to progress toward a goal despite or because of circumstances.  Biblical Hope is an expectation with certainty that God will do what He has said (Hebrews 11:1).   

Listen as Jessie and I discuss thriving in hope anchored in God!  

 In Christ,

Pastor Robert M. Turner

The Christmas season is upon us, and we are about to enter a New Year.  This time of year is a special season of hope with expectation, as we reflect upon the Christmas story and the coming New Year. 

This 37th Podcast in titled, “Resolved in Hope.” Our hope must be grounded firmly in God.  He provides the stimulus and motive to live as an authentic life-giver even in the face of difficulty, loss, and suffering, while bringing His gifts of peace and joy.  

Rev. Howard Thurman, an American author, philosopher, theologian and educator who lived from 1899 to 1981 says it best, “THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS BEGINS” and continues year-round.  His writings on “The Work of Christmas” and “The Mood of Christmas expresses it very clearly in his poetry.

As we are “Moving Through” the Christmas season is an invitation that calls us to be challenged and changed by what is at the center of the Christmas story: the work and life of Christ.  

His life matters!  

Merry Christmas and Happy 2024 Year

Pastor Robert M. Turner

Now as we are moving toward the end of November our podcast is titled: “Soul-filled Thanksgiving.”  Thankfulness is a soulful motive for our Christian life and conduct. It should be our general attitude, our “frame of mind” toward both the blessings and trials of life, with having a vital component of a prayerful life and the right context, for the proper use of material things.

Thankfulness expresses our attitude and heart towards God and others.   We draw close to Him with gratitude, and it is a soul-filled signal of our true affection. 

As we are “Moving Through Life” it is essential to have a rhythm of ongoing spiritual times of embracing ourselves before God with a “Thankful Heart.”  

With our hearts right toward God, we find ourselves in a life practice that rests on our belief in God with careful petition and sincere thankfulness.  And this kind of heart will pump and flow right into our soul. 

The word thankful implies action as a result. Once we become aware of the benefit received, we express it through our conduct, verbal affirmation, and actions. 

A Thankful Heart matters!

In Him,
Pastor Robert M. Turner