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In this episode, Dr. Mo continues the series, Resurrection and Relationships. Today’s focus is when we find ourselves engaging in the difficult work of reconciliation and there is frustration and grief from the perpetrator.  We are discussing and thinking about practical ways to participate in the work of reconciliation. Dr. Mo reads from John 21:15-17 as we focus on this interaction between Jesus...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues the series, Resurrection and Relationships. Today’s focus is when we find ourselves as the victims of betrayal trauma where reconciliation is a possibility.  Today, we think about reconciliation after one has experienced betrayal. Sometimes there is a need and a desire to engage in the difficult work of reconciliation after betrayal. One must juggle many factors,...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues the series, Resurrection and Relationships. She focuses on when we find ourselves as the victims of betrayal trauma. Betrayal trauma is defined as trauma inflicted by someone close to us. Betrayal trauma not only causes psychological distress but also physiological distress. Feelings such as shame, anxiety, humiliation, and anger are a few that people can experien...

Happy Mother’s Day! Grace be unto you for the varied emotions this day evokes.  In this episode, Dr. Mo further discusses Jesus and relationships, namely with His mother, Mary.  Dr. Mo reads from John 19:25-27 where we see Jesus hanging on the cross and Mary standing there nearby. Moments before Jesus gives up His spirit; He assures His mother’s provision.  Jesus even in His anguish and trauma, lo...

In this episode, Dr. Mo further discusses the relationships between Jesus and His disciples.  Dr. Mo reads from Luke 22:54-62 and focuses on Peter and the relationship with himself.  In Luke 22:61-62, Peter remembers and realizes as soon as Jesus looks at Him, Jesus’ prophecy that Peter would deny him.  Peter had to come face to face with himself in that moment. The Scripture says he wept bitterly...

In this episode, Dr. Mo further discusses the relationship between Jesus and His disciples.  On this Resurrection Sunday, Dr. Mo reads select verses from Mark 16 and further discusses the relationship between Jesus and His disciples. After the Resurrection of Jesus, He went to Galilee waiting there for the disciples. Even Peter.  Jesus had experienced abandonment, rejection, and betrayal from the...

In this episode, Dr. Mo discusses the relationship between Jesus and His disciples.  On this Palm Sunday, Dr. Mo reads from Matthew 26:36-46, 56 and discusses this aspect of the relationship between Jesus and His disciples. Jesus invited three of His disciples - Peter, James, and John - into a most intimate and most difficult moment in His earthly life. He invited them into the Garden of Gethseman...

In this episode, Dr. Mo further explores the discipline of Rest.  Dr. Mo continues to discuss Genesis 2:1-3 where we see how God Himself modeled rest for us.  Our focus is on Genesis 2:3 where God blesses the Seventh Day and declares it holy.  We ponder the culture’s watering down that which God has declared holy.  If He commands this day to be holy, how do we need to align our lives to fulfill Hi...

In this episode, Dr. Mo further explores the discipline of Rest.  Dr. Mo continues to discuss Genesis 2:1-3 where we see how God Himself modeled rest for us.  We look at a detailed definition of the word “rest” in the Hebrew to understand how we might implement Sabbath rest in our lives. Dr. Mo invites us to think about external and internal factors that might be in operation keeping us from engag...

In this episode, Dr. Mo further explores the discipline of Rest.  Dr. Mo continues to discuss Genesis 2:1-3 where we see how God Himself modeled rest for us.  We are invited to conduct a time budget so that we will be able to trace where we invest our time.  We are also asked to consider the season of life we are in and what purposes are to be accomplished during the current season. Are we willing...

In this episode, Dr. Mo celebrates five years of the podcast!  Dr. Mo reflects on five years of podcasting as she understands that worship is an act of obedience.  We look at Genesis 22:5 where Abraham takes his son, Isaac, to be sacrificed.  It is the first time in the Scriptures the word “worship” is used.  Dr. Mo discusses places where she has failed to execute all God has shown and instructed...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss ways we can start the new year being more organized, productive, or more efficient by considering the discipline of rest.  We are studying Genesis 2:1-3 and observing God’s model for rest that we can apply to our lives.  God completed the work He purposed to do each day.  God is God and still chose to establish boundaries each day as to what He would co...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss ways we can start the new year being more organized, productive, or more efficient.   We are still delving in Genesis 1 for principles that help us frame how to order our days toward productivity.  Starting at verse 4 throughout the remainder of the chapter, we see three themes emerging:  (1) God was productive and creating every day; (2) He reviewed al...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss some of the approaches we take at the beginning of a new year when seeking to get organized or set other aspirational goals.  We continue to look at Genesis 1 with a focus on verse 3 and the three words “Let there be”.  We are still thinking of Genesis 1 as a frame to consider how God might be inviting us to create and exercise an authority using the wo...

Happy New Year! In this first episode of this New Year, Dr. Mo talks about how some people resolve to get organized at the beginning of the year.  We look at Genesis 1:1-3 to discuss a framework that we can apply to our specific lives for our unique circumstances.  There are places in our lives that we feel are empty, dark, or without form.  Tune in to this episode as we ponder if God is inviting...

In this episode, Dr. Mo concludes this impromptu series on unification of the Body of Christ through the following three points:  Recognizing diversification  A common focus Toward a common good - love Tune in to this episode as we close out the season of Advent focusing on the theme of love.  We look to I Corinthians 13  to determine if we pursue love. We should recognize that love and good will...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss unification of the Body of Christ through three points: Recognizing diversification  A common focus Toward a common good - love Tune in to this episode as we are in the season of Advent focusing on the theme of joy.  We look to I Corinthians 12:19-27 to consider how to cultivate joy in the Body of Christ. We are asked to engage in self-examination by co...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss unification of the Body of Christ through three points: Recognizing diversification  A common focus Toward a common good - love Tune in to this episode as we are in the season of Advent focusing on the theme of peace.  We look to I Corinthians 12:13-18 to engage in a self-examination by asking ourselves have we accepted how God has made us and arranged...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss unifying as the Body of Christ. We continue to delve into I Corinthians 12 & look ahead to I Corinthians 13 as we define what is the “common good”. Tune into this episode as we look to I Corinthians 12:12 to determine if our part of the Body of Christ reflects or hinders the theme of Hope as we enter into this season of Advent. https://www.drmonique...

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss the concept of Unifying by first recognizing diversity.  She continues to delve into I Corinthians 12 for wisdom and guidance on how THE Church can and should lead the way in unifying toward a healthier society.  Tune in to this episode as we receive revelation from I Corinthians 12:8-11 on how to unify by diversifying.  Information for Dr. Gadson https...

In this episode, Dr. Mo further discusses how the Church of the Living God must first recognize diversity before there is true unity. She delves deeper into I Corinthians 12 for wisdom on how the Church can and should lead the way in unifying.  Unifying requires intentionality and can be communicated to be more simplistic than the process really is.  Many times we are required to collapse some par...

In this episode, Dr. Mo talks about unity after the presidential election in the United States.  She discusses how there is no unifying without diversifying. Dr. Daniel Siegel outlines in his book “The Developing Mind” how essential it is for us to “cultivate an integrated sense of our identity” in order to confront the most urgent of challenges that face us today. We have to be intentional to cul...

In this episode, Dr. Mo talks about the upcoming presidential election in the United States.  She encourages us to pay close attention to our political posture for our wellbeing.  Unlike the rhetoric that defines our posture by the side we choose, Dr. Mo invites us to heighten our awareness toward the posture of our bodies.  Are you holding tension in your body? Are you anxious? Frustrated? Fearfu...

In this episode, Dr. Mo discusses Clergy Appreciation Month and closing out Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Dr. Mo encourages us to remember the emotional load that clergy carry and to consider being a healthy support for them. Many clergy cannot disclose some of the issues that burden them due to the sensitivity and confidentiality that is required as part of their ministerial work.  Tune int...

In this episode, Dr. Mo discusses the difference between submission and control as we further discuss the use of male privilege as a means of power in abusive relationships. Many women believe they are being godly thinking submission is the same as control.  Today, we define submission to understand how we should exercise agency in relationships to choose healthy relationships and be able to recog...