In this episode of Sermons to Myself, we continue our series on the fruits of the spirit. In this episode, we talk about patience. I talk about what makes patience so hard for me, but I also use the story of Abram and Sarai to explain the importance of patience to God, and we end with the unintended consequences of not having patience, and trying to "help" God.

In this episode of Public Servants' Announcements, we get to hear from another wonderful member of that Carter Junior High elite staff. Michael Bradley was not only one of the leaders on that campus from the classroom, but he was my next door neighbor. You get to hear how his life as a child impacted who he became as an adult and teacher. You will also realize very quickly in this episode how much of a servant he truly is when he explains why he became a teacher. This episode is full of wise nuggets and hilarious stories, so give it a listen.

In this episode of Sermons to Myself, we continue the Fruits of the Spirit series with our second fruit of the spirit, joy. We discuss how we all already have joy, but also how joy is cyclical.

In this episode of Public Servants' Announcements, we talk to travel nurse, Akhil Raju. We talk about everything from how he fell in love, planned a wedding, and got married while travel nursing, to how his religion and politics effects, or doesn't effect, his ability to care for his patients. We also get to hear a few cool facts about me that only someone who went to middle school and high school with me would know. Give it a listen.

In this series of the Sermon to Myself section of the podcast, we explore the Fruits of the spirit and how they connect to God's calling on my life to be like a tree planted, bearing fruit in all season. This series is the answer to the question, "What fruit?" God answered, and I believe that his messages to me, start with love. Spread love first.

In this episode, not only does Mrs. Dietra Moore explain to us how our gifting can also be our curse, but she explains how teaching taught her to look at people as God's creation and not her project. And thats all in the first 15 minutes of this 100 minute podcast. the wisdom in this here podcast is something different. Give it a listen to learn you something.

In this series ending episode of Sermons To Myself, I talk about how the ultimate way out of mental health struggles is to truly began to love yourself. Listen for the scriptures that clearly show God and Jesus explaining the importance of self love and care.

In this episode of Public Servants' Announcements, we talk to an officer that we will call Joseph. He works undercover, but we actually spend a ton of time talking about the more political and legal sides of the law enforcement system. He gives some personal anecdotes about what made him want to become a police officer, why he left to pursue another career, and what he enjoys about he does now. But we also get into police relations, alcohol laws, and marijuana laws.

In this episode of Sermons to Myself we look at the story of the fall from grace in Genesis 3:1-10. We talk, not about the decision to take a bite of the apple and the consequences, but of the shame that was created by the additional knowledge. Shame is the basis of most of my battles with depression. Listen to find out how, why, and how I fight against it.

In this episode, we talk to an incredible teacher/coach about the mental and political aspects of teaching. She talks about burnout, how to avoid it, the mental struggle of giving yourself "me time", and the importance of constantly seeing growth. It was a great episodes with some wonderful gems and analogies.