Navigate With Faith Podcast

Often times, repetition and routine have the ability to devalue the meaning of important words and phrases. Words such as “faith”, “prayer” and even some popular scriptures seem to have lost their impact along the way, especially when we hear and use them throughout our walk with Christ. What is true faith? What is the definition of prayer? Furthermore, what does prayer and faith even look like up close? Join Alesa and Ciara for the Season 2 Finale as they discuss God’s commands and instruction surrounding prayer and how to strengthen your faith muscles daily!

When you hear the word “salt” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it seasoning or sting? Maybe a bitter taste has just come across your mouth... or you can actually appreciate the flavor enhancement. This week we welcome our guest, Sadik Gaskin, as we discuss what it means to be bold, season our words and be the pop of flavor that God called us to be as the “Salt of the Earth”.

It’s no secret that society praises individualism. Sometimes, we may even miss or look over someone in need, despite what we’ve been called to do on behalf of one another. Kind words are often used, but empathy is lacking or absent. So, what exactly does it take to be a true, empathy-expressing, burden-bearing member of society? Seeing, feeling, and praying WITH one another? Tough conversations, loving correction and admonishment? How do we grow together and keep our relationships healthy? Join us as we survey this vice versa kind of love that reflects how Jesus befriends us daily.

Communication is an art - it can make or break our relationships. Knowing what to say is half of the battle, but knowing HOW to say it is the other half. Considering this, we are called to speak with, walk in, and extend grace like Jesus to family members, colleagues & friends in a way that promotes peace, forgiveness, and sometimes even correction. Join Alesa and Ciara as they discuss this thing called "GRACE".

God’s blessings come to us in many forms; Things such as time, talents, relationships and finances are given to us to manage thoughtfully. Since we are called to be wise, how does one successfully steward over their God-given gifts in a way that would please The Gift Giver? What does everyday, good stewardship look like? Tithing? Saving? Investing? Join Ciara and Alesa as they sit down with Minister Andre' Kennebrew to get some practical insight on the topic of Godly stewardship!

Feeling validated is a basic human desire - rather our validation comes by way of the approval of friends, family or followers, most of us seek validation for confidence, assurance and/or acceptance. Considering this, to whom do we MOST desire to be confirmed by and what’s the REAL reason behind our desire to feel validated? How can we shift our appetite for approval from man’s opinion to God’s? Join Alesa and Ciara as they discuss the concept of seeking validation and the peace that comes from focusing on God’s approval.

Closed doors are a part of life - the gut wrenching feelings of disappointment, confusion, and misunderstanding can take hold of us and may even determine how we move forward, but our attitude when we face these challenges is what truly makes the difference. God’s “no” or “not right now” can also be a blessing, protection, or even a path to upgrade but it’s how we respond in the midst of it that will determine the outcome. Join us as we discuss how to face a seemingly closed door with grace and an attitude of gratitude. “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes." - Charles Swindoll

We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keeper, but how much is too much responsibility to take on for others? How can we share the burdens of our neighbors without suffering from emotional burnout and misplaced liability? Having to make wise decisions while considering the emotions of others, in addition to maintaining your peace of mind and knowing when to say “no” can be a difficult balance. Join us as we explore God’s expectation of our interpersonal responsibilities and how to set healthy emotional boundaries.

It is often assumed that one must have achieved a certain level of perfection in order to be used for God’s glory, but that could not be further from the truth - “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called”. While Jesus was perfect, His followers are not; Being human does not disqualify you - it makes you the perfect candidate for God’s calling. Join us as we explore the many ways that God prepares and guides our spiritual assignments while on our progressive journey to Jesus.

The meaning of success is not universal; What fulfills each of us varies . . . so, what’s the real meaning of “success”? How is it measured? Who and what defines it? Are we pursuing worldly standards or God’s? Join Alesa & Ciara for the Season 2 Premiere of Navigate With Faith, featuring our special guest Janine!