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Welcome to 'Where Is Your Voice' podcast hosted by Erica. In this episode, Erica explores the subtle ways pride can infiltrate your life without you realizing it. Despite seeing oneself as kind and giving, hidden pride can manifest in daily behaviors and attitudes. Erica outlines five signs of hidden pride including being easily offended, boasting without giving God glory, unwillingness to hold oneself accountable, striving to do everything alone, and harboring unforgiveness. By referencing scripture, she illustrates how these behaviors contrast with the humility and forgiveness taught in Christianity. Erica encourages listeners to self-reflect, ask for a softened heart, and rely on divine guidance to overcome pride and live more abundantly.

00:00 Introduction: Recognizing Hidden Pride
00:42 Understanding Pride: A Biblical Perspective
01:29 Sign 1: Easily Offended
03:15 Sign 2: Boasting Without Giving Glory to God
08:00 Sign 3: Lack of Accountability
11:21 Sign 4: The Need for Control
13:22 Sign 5: Unforgiveness
20:41 Conclusion and Prayer

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outcast, workplace, testimony, faith, resilience, personal growth, God, transformation, hope, encouragement, #testimonytuesday 

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In this heartfelt testimony, Erika shares her experiences of feeling like an outcast in her workplace, detailing the challenges and mistreatment she faced. Through her struggles, she emphasizes the importance of faith and resilience, ultimately finding hope and transformation in her life. Erika's journey illustrates how God can bring about change and restoration, encouraging others who may feel marginalized or overlooked.

takeaways

• Erika felt like an outcast at her workplace.
• She faced discrimination and mistreatment from coworkers and management.
• Despite her hard work, she received no recognition or support.
• Erika prayed for a new job to improve her situation.
• A customer ministered to her, offering hope and encouragement.
• She shifted her mindset to gratitude, focusing on the positives.
• After a period of prayer and faith, she found a new job.
• Her new job allowed her to spend more time with her children.
• Erika's hard work led to significant career success and financial stability.
• She emphasizes that God sees and loves those who feel like outcasts.

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lukewarm Christianity, signs of lukewarm faith, understanding God, Christian walk, tithing, people-pleasing, spiritual growth, relationship with Jesus, faith and works, overcoming lukewarmness

In this conversation, Erika explores the concept of lukewarm Christianity, identifying key signs that indicate a lack of genuine faith. She emphasizes the importance of understanding God's true nature, the dangers of legalism, and the significance of tithing from a place of love. Erika also discusses the challenges of the Christian walk and the need to break free from people-pleasing behaviors to fully embrace one's faith.

takeaways

• Lukewarm Christians struggle with their faith and relationship with Jesus.
• Understanding God's nature is crucial for genuine faith.
• Salvation is a gift, not something to be earned through works.
• Legalism can lead to judgmental attitudes that push others away from Christ.
• Tithing should come from a place of love, not obligation.
• The Christian walk is challenging and requires commitment.
• People-pleasing can hinder one's ability to stand firm in faith.
• Sharing the gospel is a fundamental duty of all Christians.
• A true relationship with God is built on faith, not works.
• God desires a personal relationship with each believer.

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testimony, teenage struggles, bullying, toxic relationships, escape, prayer, parenting, faith, identity, healing

In this episode of the 'Where Is Your Voice' podcast, Erika shares her personal testimony of overcoming teenage struggles, bullying, toxic relationships, and the journey to finding hope through faith and prayer. She emphasizes the importance of parental guidance and the power of prayer in navigating life's challenges.

takeaways

• Erika feels led to share testimonies every Tuesday.
• Teenage years can be chaotic and challenging.
• Bullying can have a lasting impact on self-esteem.
• Toxic friendships can lead to poor life choices.
• Seeking acceptance can lead to dangerous situations.
• Prayer can be a source of strength and hope.
• Parents should instill faith in their children.
• God's love and protection are always present.
• Healing is possible through faith and prayer.
• It's important to be watchful and pray for loved ones.

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In this conversation, Erika discusses the lies she once believed about Christianity and the truths she has discovered through her faith. She emphasizes the importance of discernment in identifying true Christians, the misconceptions about boredom in a Christian life, and the significance of understanding biblical teachings on issues like abortion and the rapture. Erika also highlights the necessity of anointing in preaching and warns against judging spiritual leaders by worldly standards. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to seek the truth in the Bible and to be set free from lies that hinder their spiritual growth.

takeaways

• The devil deceives many into believing lies about Christianity.
• Not everyone who claims to be a Christian truly follows Christ.
• Christianity is often misperceived as boring and restrictive.
• The truth about abortion and sharing the gospel is crucial for believers.
• Understanding the rapture is essential for spiritual preparedness.
• Anointing is vital for effective preaching and teaching.
• Worldly standards do not define true anointing or blessing.
• Believing lies can lead to spiritual breakdowns instead of breakthroughs.
• The Bible is a reliable source for discerning truth from lies.
• Seeking truth in Christ leads to freedom and spiritual growth.

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In this episode, Erika discusses the importance of hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit and provides practical tips for listeners to enhance their spiritual communication. She emphasizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit in understanding God's messages, the various ways the Spirit communicates, and the significance of love and discretion in spiritual matters. Erika encourages listeners to engage in personal conversations with the Holy Spirit, limit distractions, and embrace God's timing and grace in their spiritual journey.

takeaways

• The Holy Spirit is essential for understanding God's thoughts.
• God's timing is crucial; He will communicate when needed.
• The Holy Spirit can communicate through various means.
• Reading the Bible helps confirm the Holy Spirit's messages.
• Recognizing God's voice may sound like your own.
• Initiating conversation with the Holy Spirit is important.
• Discretion in sharing personal matters aids spiritual clarity.
• Fasting can enhance the ability to hear God's voice.
• Love is a key component in hearing the Holy Spirit.
• Investing time in God strengthens the relationship.

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In this conversation, Erika discusses the importance of sharing the gospel, addressing the fears and hesitations many Christians face. She emphasizes the low percentage of Christians actively sharing their faith and provides practical tips for overcoming fear and effectively communicating the gospel message. Erika shares personal experiences and encourages listeners to take small steps in sharing their faith, highlighting the impact it can have on others and the joy it brings to the sharer.

takeaways

• Only 19% of American Christians share the gospel.
• The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
• Fear of sharing the gospel is common but can be overcome.
• It's important to speak the truth in love when sharing.
• Sharing the gospel can lead to significant conversions.
• Practical tips can help ease the fear of sharing.
• Starting small, like social media posts, can be effective.
• Handwritten notes can be a personal way to share the gospel.
• Creating a Bible study can foster community and learning.
• Intentions behind sharing the gospel should be rooted in love.

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In this episode, Erika discusses the significance of finding and using one's voice, emphasizing the importance of courage and self-expression. She explores various barriers to vocal expression, including trauma, fear, and offense, and provides biblical insights and personal anecdotes to illustrate her points. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their stories and seek healing through open communication and faith.

takeaways

• The world needs your story and voice.
• The Bible offers solutions for life's challenges.
• Many struggle to find their voice due to past trauma.
• Trauma can shatter boundaries and silence individuals.
• Fear often prevents people from speaking up.
• Understanding offense can help in communication.
• It's important to discern when to use your voice.
• Healing comes from sharing and not holding in pain.
• Using your voice is a journey with ups and downs.
• Prayer and seeking wisdom are essential in finding your voice.

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Erika (00:02.446)
My name is Erica. Welcome to Where is Your Voice Ministries. I am so happy and grateful and thankful and blessed and honored and cherished that you are here. So before I jump into it, let me tell you about me and why I decided to start a podcast. So like I said, my name is Erica.

And the reason I decided to start a podcast is because I wanted to really express the importance on speaking up, on having your own voice, on knowing that you can be courageous. It's so important. And I realized in my own life that I did not have a voice. For a good portion of my life, I did not have a voice.

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