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I was recently listening to a podcast episode from A.R. Bernard titled Choices . In this episode, Dr. Bernard made a distinction between perception and perspective, and this stood out to me and I thought it would be great to dive deeper to learn. Together, perception and perspective determine which actions we will or will not take. Often, the two terms are used interchangeably, but these two terms...

To kick off Season 2 I wanted to share a bit from Romans 12:2  “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://romans.bible/romans-12-2 Today's episode breaks down how perceptions and understanding are formed and from...

Hey Friends! So excited to be sharing more content with you all soon! Season 2 will break down different aspects of perception we will dive deeper into topics like challenging assumptions, constructive criticism, self-esteem, and so much more. I am also excited to share your new Brick by Brick Podcast Facebook Page where listeners can join the conversation, share ideas, and build community all at...

Does being a Christian have any implications for how we show up at work? How do we navigate the tension of being in the world, but not of this world? What does living a life that is guided by the teaching, spirit, and leading of Jesus Christ really look like? Today's episode is one that reflects on my personal journey of how to view and live life better through a biblical lens while also being cha...

We all have different ways of managing and handling conflict. Transactional analysis is a psychoanalytic theory and method of therapy wherein social interactions are analyzed to determine the ego state of the communicator as a basis for understanding behavior. In transactional analysis, the communicator is taught to alter the ego state as a way to solve emotional problems.  One model represen...

For this episode, I wanted to share a few bricks to help you build better communication skills, specifically when it comes to arguments or disagreements. I approached this topic through the lens of understanding the art and rule of debate.  Wikipedia defines debate as followed:  Debate is a process that involves formal discourse on a particular topic, often including a moderator and audi...

Have you ever wondered what it really means to be a Christian? When referencing the Bible or hearing others claim this title or identity for themselves, what has been your experience with them? How does that shape how you think or feel about that person? In this episode, I will share an overview of a few of the foundational terms and scriptures to aid in your understanding of what it means to be a...

We all have dreams, goals, and ambitions that we focus on throughout our lives. As we pursue those things, we will have moments when we doubt ourselves. There will be times when it feels much harder than we could have ever imagined and we will wonder if it’s time to give up on our dream. How do we know if or when that time has come? What are some things we can focus on to help us make that decisio...

I received a listener question regarding how to manage relationships during the pandemic life. I know this is a question that has been relevant over the past couple of years and is currently being examined as we think through life after the pandemic now that we know restrictions are slowly being lifted as cases are on the decline. I thought it would be great to zoom out even further to ask the que...

Life on Earth is hard and let's face it, amid our challenges, struggles, or hardships it can be easy to lose sight of God or even feel that He is not present with us in our valleys. Today's episode will be a discussion on what we can do to maintain a sense of peace, focus, and motivation while we are in the middle of difficult moments or even seasons. I will share a few verses of scripture and use...

John Maxwell said it best “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” I believe that we are all leaders of our lives and knowing that the question becomes how can we be better leaders in the day-to-day? In today’s episode, I will share 5 key traits to master in your everyday leadership!

Everything we do in our lives starts with our thinking. A.R Bernard said it best, “the quality of your thinking determines the quality of life." Make question for you is "What is your mindset?" Are you focused on how you can grow or are you fixated on the mistakes you have made causing you not to grow? Let's dive in! 

Imagine your life as a home that you have the blueprint for and are ready to begin construction. Before we can go anywhere with the specificity of the design, everything begins with a solid foundation. In today's episode, I will share key insights from a parable told by Jesus that speaks directly to our life foundations. I hope you enjoy it!