The Grace Frontier

Are you ready to get back out there? Some are, some not so much. That's what we're talking about in this episode of the Past to Power Podcast. Join your co-hosts, Amy Elaine Martinez & LaTan Roland Murphy for some real talk and real answers for life. Your past is power is the hands of a holy, loving God. We're here to encourage you to GO COURAGEOUSLY & LIVE VICTORIOUSLY!

In this episode, we’re talking about the power of the words we speak over ourselves.IT’S NOT NATURAL, WE KNOW…Speaking life over ourselves doesn’t always come naturally. It’s easier to say great things about others than over ourselves. In this week’s Past to Power episode Amy Elaine and LaTan have a great conversation about how to be kinder to ourselves.Something powerful happens when we learn to speak kindly to ourselves.Instead of feeling defeated, we become confident about who we are in Christ. Knowing our identity and agreeing with what God says about us allows us to walk out our best life. If necessary, make yourself a note and stick it on the fridge. No more comparing, complaining, and criticizing, be kind to ourselves.WORDS LIKE HONEYTry speaking kindly to yourself when you look in the mirror in the morning. Perhaps, you don’t know what to say. God’s Word is a great place to start if you’re at a loss for words. Pick up the Psalms to nourish your soul. Most importantly, find scriptures to refresh and renew your thoughts.“Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.” Proverbs 16:24 MSGWe’d love to hear your thoughts about how to stay positive when speaking to ourselves. If possible, leave us a comment and a thumbs up on the podcast. You can hear all our previous episodes by tuning into YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple. Here’s a link to a recent episode with author, Janell Rardon. Grace upon grace over you.

Where is God in our suffering? After the 2009 shootings at the YWAM campus in Denver, this question burned on the hearts of our community. Like all tragedies, those left behind are left to ponder this question. This weekend’s show features Peter Warren of YWAM ! Peter wrote his book, “When the Shooting Stopped: Where is God When We Suffer” in the wake of this tragedy and his own grief. As a leader, he needed these answers as much as those around him. This book is really “a defense of God’s character.” Join us for some great insight from renowned author, teacher, preacher, and Jesus Freak, Peter Warren! He speaks right into the heart of the suffering we’ve experienced in the past year and we’re honored to share this interview with you! Connect with Peter to get a copy of his book at https://peterwarrenministries.com Join your host Amy Elaine Martinez and LaTan Roland Murphy each week for inspiration to Go Courageously & Live Victoriously! We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Connect with us on IG & FB @PasttoPowerPodcastAmy Elaine's website is https://amyelaine.comLaTan's website is https://latanmurphy.comJOIN THE VICTORY MOVEMENTLearn more about Past to Power and Amy Elaine Ministries at https://amyelaine.com/the-victory-movement/| https://amyelaine.com |

Former supermodel, Kim Alexis joins us for a conversation about peace. Where you can find it and how to keep it. Join hosts, Amy Elaine Martinez and LaTan Roland Murphy for more organic conversation that helps you Go Courageously & Live Victoriously. Perfection will elude us, but we can know the beauty of perfect peace in Christ. ~Amy Elaine MartinezBeyond skin-deep beauty, Kim possesses an inner beauty that is bone deep! Listen in as we talk about how our purpose and peace intertwine to make a beautiful quilt. Like the wrap-around presence of God, He is in the intricate details of our lives. Beauty is skin deep, ugly is to the bone. When beauty fades away — ugly lingers on… ~Nadine Roland (LaTan’s Mama)Past to Power is a radio outreach ministry of Amy Elaine Ministries, a nonprofit 501(c)(3. To learn more about how you can support this show, please go to https://AmyElaine.com/the-victory-movement/ Once there, you can get to know your hosts and so much more. Our mission is to help you live a more victorious life through a deeper relationship with Christ. We'd love to hear from you. Leave us a thumbs up and subscribe so you never miss a thing. We'd love for you to share this episode with your friends and family. Connect with Kim at http://kimalexis.comand Connect with Amy Elaine at https://amyelaine.comConnect with LaTan at https://latanmurphy.comJoin us for more conversation, giveaways, and stay updated about upcoming guests. Find us on IG or FB @pasttopowerpodcast

The Grace Parade is such a beautiful picture of what God does in our lives. We can't wait to share this week's episode with you. On today's show, we have special guest, Janell Rardon joining us. Her new book, "Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You." is a must read. Listen in and find out why.The Power of Sharing Our Stories- speaking healing words to your future. How we can move through lives with positive assertiveness. (Pg 138- Tool 5, Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You by Janell Rardon)Janell shares a beautiful story of moving beyond the sting of shame into the life God had designed for her.There is freedom waiting for us on the other side of sharing our stories. She is clothes in strength and dignity. Psalm 31:25POWERFUL REGRET QUOTE “Regret is a short, evocative and achingly beautiful word: an elegy to lost possibilities …To admit regret is to understand that we are fallible - that there are powers beyond us… fully experienced, it turns our eyes, attentive and alert, to a future possibly lived better than our past." ~ David Whyte, poetWalk of shame turned into a walk of grace. No smell of fire on you. (Daniel 3:36-37) When we turn our lives over to God, there comes a point where we are so removed from our past and our sin that others won't believe who we were because now they see WHO WE WERE MEANT TO BE IN CHRIST. PIVOTAL POINT IN BOOK- discusses the Game of ThronesSeason 5 Finale- If you've experienced shame, it will ring a bell for you. While the LIAR calls, "shame, shame, shame...." Jesus' voice affirms your true identity in Christ, This is a powerful scene and you won't want to miss Janell's insight. Book Recommendation from Janell:The Soul of Shame Dr. Curt ThompsonWe all have a shame attendant. We like to call him, LIAR, because that's exactly what he's does. Our enemy is hellbent on lying to us. Yet, Jesus wants to speak Truth over us because that is Who He is. The Way, The Truth, The Life! THE GRACE PARADENow, God walks behind us and before us saying, “GRACE, GRACE!”We can be stronger every day because of He who is in us. (1 John 4:4)Look for this Affirmation in the book: Shame Shake Off- Prayer:Father, you are a God who sends a parade of grace before us. Thank you for making us stronger every day! Amen.A Jesus encounter changes everything. - page 142, Stronger Every Day by Janell RardonWe are all on a journey. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We need to be with one another and encourage one another. Janell is a Life Coach, Author, and Therapist. She lives in VA with her husband. Her website is a wealth of information. We can't encourage you enough to go check it out. (You are welcome ;) )Connect with Janell:janellrardon.com Yes, listeners...You are stronger than you know! We love meeting you right here each week! Go courageously & Live victoriously! Your hosts, Amy Elaine & LaTan

Fire Keepers tend the fire at Amy Grant's ranch and there's a lot to learn about life on the farm in this episode. Join Amy Elaine and LaTan as we chat with Amy Grant about the art of tending the fire in our own lives.We'll leave you with this question to ask yourself: What areas of my life need tending? The fire starts in us. When we've been a good friend to ourselves, then we can love others well. And, extend an invitation for them to come sit by the fire. Find out what the 3 things Amy tells us to ask or pray for when you tend the fire at the farm. And, from there we moved into a beautiful conversation about reconciliation, staying connected, and learning to keep your hands on your your own wheel instead of trying to be in control of everyone else's. All are welcome around this fire. So come, grab a cup of coffee, and pull up a chair. We'd love for you to listen in to this episode of Past to Power with Amy Elaine Martinez & LaTan Roland Murphy. Find out more about Past to Power and how you can partner with us at AmyElaine.com. Join The Victory Movement to help keep PTP on the air. We would love for you to live us a comment or a thumbs up if you enjoyed today's show. And, if you haven't already, please subscribe. Thanks for listening. Your past is power in the hands of a Holy God who loves you. We want to encourage you to Go Courageously and Live Victoriously every single day! Connect with Amy Elaine and LaTan on Instagram & Facebook @pasttopowerpodcast @latanmurphy @amyelainewrites and their websites at latanmurphy.com and amyelaine.com where you can find links to their books: LaTan's - "Courageous Women of the Bible" and Amy Elaine's "Becoming a Victory Girl" You can learn more about Amy Grant at AmyGrant.com