Wholesome Thinking

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we discuss our conduct and behaving ourselves in a Christian way.

We kick off the conversation with what it means to us to conduct ourselves in a Christian way and how we want people to view us when they come in contact with us.

We continue the discussion on what it means to walk in truth and how hard it is for us to behave in a Christian way when emotions are high.

Join us for an exciting conversation on conduct and what it means to us and the difficulties we face on a day to day basis.

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0:02:00 - 0:15:37 - What Does it Mean to Conduct Yourself In a Christian Way

0:15:38 - 0:27:06 - What Does Your Table Look Like

0:27:07 - 0:37:44 - Table Disruptors

0:37:45 - 0:46:12 - Challenges That Prevents Walking in Your Truth

0:46:13 - 0:59:11 - Conducting Yourself in a Christ-Like Manner in an Escalated Situation

0:59:12 - 1:01:19 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:01:20 - 1:06:50 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources:

Sermon - Who’s At The Table by Pastor Vernon at Life Church

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KhVTf-NbQ

Bible Verses:

Matthew 25:35
James 1:19-20
Colossians 4:5-6
Colossians 3:23
James 1:12
Luke 15

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Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we discuss the word freedom. A topic given to us by one of our listeners.

We start off the conversation with a backstory regarding the Statue of Liberty. We push the conversation forward by discussing what freedom means to us.

We also discuss the what biblical freedom is and also engage in a powerful discussion surrounding repentance.

Join us for an exciting conversation on how we view freedom, what biblical freedom is, and repentance of our sins.

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0:04:55 - 0:14:36 - What Does Freedom Look Like to You

0:14:37 - 0:23:39 - Do We Really Think About Our Freedom

0:23:40 - 0:38:00 - Biblical Freedom

0:38:01 - 0:49:16 - Focusing on Repentance

0:49:17 - 1:01:26 - What is Distracting Us From Jesus

1:01:27 - 1:03:23 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:03:24 - 1:09:31 -  Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

Book - Peace: The Words and Inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi

https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Words-Inspiration-Mahatma-Gandhi/dp/1598422421

Song - Free by Jarhon

https://music.apple.com/us/album/free/1823118318?i=1823118319

Bible Verses:

1 Peter 2:16
Galatians 5
Galatians 5:13
Hebrews 4:1
Genesis 6:5
Jeremiah 17:9
1 Corinthians 6:12
John 15

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, the team continues with a deeper discussion surrounding unbelief.

We start off the conversation discussing how do we overcome unbelief while engaging in an exciting conversation on how we interpret Mark 9:29.

We get vulnerable about fasting and the benefits we have seen from prayer and fasting and how that can bring us clarity in our lives.

Join us for an exciting conversation on overcoming unbelief and the power of prayer and fasting in our spiritual lives.

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0:02:21 - 0:16:27 - What is “This Kind”

0:16:28 - 0:23:38 - Prayer in New Encounters

0:23:39 - 0:42:30 - Approaching the Throne in Boldness/Being Bold in Your Faith

0:42:31 - 0:56:50 - Fasting

0:56:51 - 0:58:34 - Spencer’s Notebook

0:58:35 - 1:04:42 - Encouragement for the week 

References & Resources

Bible Verses:

Mark 9:29
Hebrews 4:15-16
Hebrews 5:7
Hebrews 6:18

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, the team is getting vulnerable as we discuss unbelief.

The focus of our conversation comes from Mark 9 where we explore Jesus casting out the demon that his disciples could not.

We zoom in on the areas where we lack faith and where unbelief comes from, the miraculous and the mundane, and how our unbelief can impact others.

Join us for an exciting conversation, and get your notepad and pencil ready because we believe you will leave with the tools to walk in the Authority that God has given you.

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0:03:45 - 0:20:00 - Where Do We See a Lack of Faith

0:20:01 - 0:29:30 - Mental Shackles of Finances

0:29:31 - 0:42:25 - Where Does This Unbelief Come From

0:42:26 - 0:56:10 - Spirit of Fear

0:56:11 - 1:15:15 - The Miraculous and The Mundane

1:15:16 - 1:28:32 - How Our Unbelief Affects Others

1:28:33 - 1:31:00 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:31:01 - 1:35:15 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

Music - Forrest Frank

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forrest-frank/1436657314

Book - Gospel by JD Greear

https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Recovering-Power-Christianity-Revolutionary/dp/1433673126/

Bible Verses:
Mark 9
Numbers 13
Matthew 10
Psalm 51:11

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we are joined again by our guest Gaele Pinchinat of the Phenomenal Things Podcast.

We dive into a deeper conversation around culture in the biblical sense. We discuss the ingredients of Christian Culture and what the world is trying to take away.

We also discuss the differences between culture in the old testament vs the New Testament. We engage in a great conversation surrounding how we remain focused on our personal relationship with God with the influences of the world.

Join us for an exciting conversation with Gaele as we discuss  Christian culture and what’s needed to build it in a world full of distractions.

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0:02:22 - 0:32:57- Ingredients in Christian Culture

0:32:58 - 1:03:26 - Keeping a Kingdom Mindset in Worldly Environments

1:03:27 - 1:22:00 - Jesus vs Culture

1:22:01 - 1:23:19 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:23:20 - 1:30:27 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

Podcast - Phenomenal Things

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomenal-things/id1568942528

Podcast - Wholesome Thinking Episode 21

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholesome-thinking/id1777469171?i=1000723079944

Bible Verses:
Ephesians 4:1-9
Revelations
Philippians
Psalm 91:13
Luke 8:16
Galatians 5
Psalm 51

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we are joined by our first guest Gaele Pinchinat of the Phenomenal Things Podcast.

She gives us some insight on who she is as she tells her story in 5 year increments. She also gives us insight on why and how she started her podcast, Phenomenal Things.

We also discuss culture within business and the type of ingredients needed to have a positive culture, how to balance having a business mindset versus a kingdom mindset, how have those ingredients changed as we’ve grown closer to God.
 
Join us for an exciting conversation with Gaele as we discuss culture and what’s needed to build it.

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0:03:32 - 0:17:06 - Gaele’s Five-Year Increments

0:18:40 - 0:22:07 - Who Helped Shape You?

0:22:08 - 0:37:27 - Significance of Accepting Christ

0:37:28 - 0:51:04 - Phenomenal Things

0:51:05 - 1:21:31 - Ingredients For Your Culture in Business

1:21:32 - 1:23:27 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:23:28 - 1:34:12 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

Podcast - Phenomenal Things

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomenal-things/id1568942528

Podcast - Wholesome Thinking Ep.5 Five-Year Increments

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholesome-thinking/id1777469171?i=1000681768289

Service - KeepItG Life Services & Consulting

https://www.keepitglife.com/

Service - Young Lions

https://www.instagram.com/midloyounglions?igsh=MWEzb3N0cDY1N3d0bA==

Bible Verses:
Ecclesiastes
Phenomenal Things
1 Corinthians 9:16
Psalms 139:13-14
1 Corinthians 7

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship between prayer and action.

What happens when we pray but don’t act? Is prayer without works enough? Or does God call us to move alongside our prayers?

We’ll explore the balance between faith and effort, discuss real-life examples of God working miracles through prayer, and reflect on how works can be an expression of trust in God’s plan.

Whether you’re seeking clarity on your spiritual walk or wondering how to see more impact from your prayers, this conversation is for you.

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0:01:35 - 0:09:47 - Does Prayer Need Work?

0:09:48 - 0:18:00 - Are You Doing Enough for Your Prayers to Work?

0:18:01 - 0:23:11 - Are You Doing the Right Work?

0:23:12 - 0:36:17 - Prayer + Obedience

0:36:18 - 0:52:22 - Praying and Miracles

0:52:23 - 0:54:15 - Spencer’s Notebook

0:54:16 - 0:59:36 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

James 1:6
Psalms 34:17
James 4:3
2 Chronicles 7:14
Luke 11:9-10

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we talk about the power of promotion and what it means to promote and build things up.

We dive into the world of promotion from basic how-tos to deeper discussion about encouragement and using our platform for good.

We explore what it means to lift people up, share the spotlight, and bring attention to things that deserve it—whether it’s the church, a creative project, music, or Jesus Himself.

Let’s learn together how to promote well, edify others, and stay grounded in faith while doing it.

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0:01:49 - 0:04:54 - Understanding of Edification & Promotion

0:04:55 - 0:13:50 - Promotion of Things or Events

0:13:51 - 0:33:31 - Promotion of People/Self-Promotion

0:33:32 - 0:57:20 - Promoting Jesus and the Church

0:57:21 - 1:03:43 - Promotion

1:03:44 - 1:08:27 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

Book - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=asc_df_0671027034?mcid=2a637d42de5a3d1ea9d4cae45138478e&hvocijid=14752605731673521636-0671027034-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14752605731673521636&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027320&hvtargid=pla-2281435177818&psc=1

Church - Port City Church

https://portcitynfk.com/

Church - Chapel

https://www.chapelrva.com/

Podcast - Phenomenal Things

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomenal-things/id1568942528

Luke 4
Matthew 28:9
Hebrews 10

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of prayer—its power, its purpose, and its challenges.

We talk about the importance of prayer in our daily lives, the struggles we’ve faced trying to stay consistent, and how our conversations with God have grown and changed as our relationship with Him has deepened.

From moments of doubt to miraculous answers, we share the stories of what happens when we bring everything to God in prayer.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been praying for years, you’re not alone—this is a space for growth, honesty, and spiritual encouragement.

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0:03:43 - 0:14:06 - What Does Prayer Works Mean

0:14:07 - 0:18:40 - What Do You Struggle Going to Prayer With

0:18:41 - 0:41:07 - Biggest Change in How We Pray Since Growing Closer With God

0:41:08 - 0:52:34 - Choosing God

0:54:08 - 0:55:00 - Spencer’s Notebook

0:55:01 - 0:59:19 - Encouragement For The Week

References & Resources

Sermon - Port City Church “God is one of one”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/port-city-church/id1718475798?i=1000714348414

Podcast - Phenomenal Things

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomenal-things/id1568942528

Matthew 6

Podcast - Upset The World Studios

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upset-the-world-studios/id1632851388

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we dive deep into the power of goals — what they are, why they matter, and how they shape the direction of our lives.

We open up about the goals we are currently working toward, the thought process behind setting them, and the struggles we face along the way.

But we don’t stop there. We also explore a deeper truth: why the enemy works so hard to distract us from our purpose. Whether it’s fear, comparison, procrastination, or chaos, the goal of these distractions are always the same — to pull us off course.

Join us as we get real about the importance of intentional living, spiritual clarity, and fighting for the vision placed on your heart.

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0:03:14 - 0:20:18 - Goals Set This Year

0:20:19 - 0:40:40 - How Do You Set Your Goals

0:40:41 - 0:54:05 - Speaking Life Into Your Goals / Affirmations

0:54:06 - 1:05:42 - Mirror Conversations

1:05:43 - 1:17:59 - Why the Enemy Tries to Keep Us Away From Our Goals

1:19:29 - 1:36:43 - Significance of Praying and Waiting

1:36:44 - 1:38:22 - Spencer’s Notebook

1:40:42 - 1:51:24 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources

Habakkuk 2:2
Proverbs 3:5-6
Psalms 37
Matthew 6:33

Book - Hung by the Tongue by Francis P. Martin

https://www.amazon.com/Hung-Tongue-What-You-Say/dp/0965243303

Book - What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter

https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Talk-Your-Self/dp/1501171992

Podcast - Summit Life with J.D. Greear

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summit-life-with-j-d-greear/id723921422