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Do you find yourself: -Unsure of your trans identity -Unaccepted by family or friends -In need of a supportive community Then this episode is for you!

"It was the only way he started to make friendships."

Coach Lee Hopkins is a trans man who has dedicated his life to helping others transition and find acceptance. He is a powerful advocate for the trans community and has worked to create resources and support systems for trans people all over the world.

This is Coach Lee Hopkins's story...

A trans person moved to California to transition from female to male, but found it difficult to adjust. He was afraid of being rejected by people and so he moved to Chicago. There, he found the right people and the language to put together what he was thinking and feeling. It was the only way he started to make friendships.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The difficulties faced by trans people in finding acceptance and community.
2. The importance of language in helping trans people understand and express their identity.
3. The lack of spiritual resources available to some people who are exploring their identity.

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Chapter Summaries:
[00:00:00] - A trans person moved to California to transition from female to male. But he didn't find it easy. He didn't have anyone to talk to about it. He believes people are shocked when they find out about trans people. He also believes that violence is the way people respond to this information.

[00:02:24] - When he moved to California in his mid-twenties, he didn't tell anybody about his trans identity. He was afraid of being rejected. So he moved again to Chicago. He found the right people and the language to put together what he was thinking and feeling. It was the only way he started to make friendships.

[00:04:59] - Christianity was not a spiritual resource for some people. They didn't have anyone to talk to them about the deep questions they had. They were going through some changes in their own life and coming to an awareness of who they were, what they were feeling and thinking.

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Coach Lee Hopkins, a personal development coach based in Chicago who is also a trans man, helps others who are struggling to find their place in the world.

This is Coach Lee Hopkins's story...

Coach Lee Hopkins is a personal development coach based in Chicago. He is also a trans man. Coach Lee grew up in a small religious town in Ohio and always felt like an outsider. He struggled to make friends and felt like he didn't fit in. He kept his life a secret for many years. He started to make peace with his religion and is now open about his experience as a trans man. Coach Lee hopes to help others who are struggling to find their place in the world.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The idea that one's worthiness to be heard or seen is based on learned behavior
2. The concept of 'transitioning' and how it relates to one's gender identity
3. The idea that religion may not always be the answer to finding friends and community.

"The biggest thing to recognize is that how you identify how you were pronounced at birth is not how you identify currently." -Coach Lee

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Church hurt is real, and it's one of the main reasons people decide not to go to church. In this episode, you will learn
Do you want to have faith in the church but don't know how? Are you tired of feeling like you're not good enough? This episode is for you if you're struggling to find your place in the church. In this episode, you will learn 1. A research study from 2010 found that one of the primary reasons people don't attend church is due to a perceived leadership problem. 2. The idea that "church hurt" is real and can cause people to lose faith in the institution of church. 3. A personal story about how the author experienced church hurt first-hand and how it impacted his view of the church.

"So when you're looking at the news, and you're seeing that our church leaders are raising money or asking for money to buy jets or have luxurious homes or maybe some church leaders are getting caught up in sex scandals and all of these different reasons, people are watching this and they're believing.

Lionel Bailey pastored various churches for 20 years and is a Navy Chaplain. He is a church leader who has been involved in ministry for over 23 years. He is passionate about helping churches and church leaders grow and thrive. However, he is more passionate about assisting people to build strong lives after experiencing church hurt.

This is Lionel Bailey's story...

Lionel Bailey was a part of a research group that looked into why people were not attending church. They found that a big reason was because of the perceived leadership problem. People were seeing church leaders raising money for jets and luxurious homes and getting caught up in sex scandals, and they didn't want to be a part of religious institutions. Lionel had his own experience with this when he was in college and his home church went through a difficult time. 

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Reason people don't attend church is due to a perceived leadership problem. 

2. Church hurt is emotionally disturbing and distressing.

3. Church hurt can cause people to lose faith in a religious institution.

3. The author's experience with church hurt first-hand.

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[00:00:00] - 28% of American adults were not attending church in 2010 because of perceived leadership problems. Church leaders are raising money or asking for money to buy jets or have luxurious homes. And some church leaders are getting caught up in scandals that demotivate people from going to church.

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People are leaving religion and looking for meaning in life. Want to know how to save your life by interpreting your dreams? I am giving you a choice: listen to the dreams that may save his life or ignore them and live a life of fear.

In this video, you will learn:
1. How can you interpret dreams from a Biblical perspective?
2. What do you think your responsibility is to help save your life?
3. Practical steps to interpret dreams?

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Don't let church hurt keep you from experiencing the community and connection you need. In this episode, you will learn: 1. Church hurt is real, and can be caused by a variety of factors such as perceived leadership problems, financial scandals, or sexual scandals. 2. When people disconnect from their church community, they can lose important support systems in their life. 3. There are ways to overcome church hurt, such as seeking out other community support, practicing religious rituals, and being accepting of others.

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[00:00:00] - Why people are not attending church.

[00:01:28] - Church hurt is real.

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 God speaks to us through many different channels, and one of those is dreams. God gave dreams to people in the Bible, so why would God change how to communicates with us now? I'm sharing the Biblical approach to interpreting dreams.

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Why is this episode important?  First,  when you realize that you've been chasing after things that will never make you truly happy.  Second,  when you realize that you don't have all the answers, that's okay. Third,  when you realize that your beliefs might not be as rock-solid as a thought. If you've been feeling this, then this episode is for you!

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In a world where religion is based on control, Creflo Dollar's recent statement that tithing should not be a requirement in churches opens the door for freedom. You will learn the difference between religion and grace.

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The experience of trauma can be life-changing. Trauma can lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. But on the flip side: it can also lead to greater strength, courage, and resilience. In this episode, Transformation Coach, Brianna Antionette talks about her personal experience with trauma and the positive results of her traumatic experience. This episode is highly recommended for victims of sexual abuse who are in recovery.

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Episode 18 is a conversation with a long-time friend, Deborah Bird. Deborah raised a 4th generation Evangelical, answered a few questions about her experience leaving her fundamentalist background and Evangelical doctrine. She makes a strong case specifically about how trauma from the past can serve as a road map toward simple faith in Christ. This episode is great for anyone transitioning from a fundamentalist Evangelical background and is searching for Christ.

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