Coach Barnabas

Sometimes we need to get rid of things that suck the joy from our lives. In this episode, we discuss that - in less than 5 minutes!

It's the season of thankfulness and gratitude. What are you thankful for? What brings you joy?

We live in an age when mental health "experts" are telling us that being positive can be unhealthy. I find that to be entirely unbiblical. We talk about it in this episode.

Being part of the crowd isn't always what it looks like from the outside. The path to a close relationship with Jesus sometimes means going against the crowd.

An honest and frank discussion in trying to understand catastrophic and challenging storms, whether they're literal or metaphorical.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of moving forward in life and not defining ourselves by past glories or defeats. Our best days can be ahead of us if we choose to follow God's leading.

The time to prepare for the storms and unexpected challenges in life is now. Are you only faithful to God when things are good. The only way you will be able to stand through the storms is by maintaining your integrity. We discuss this in today's episode.

No matter where you are, no matter where you've been. Whether on the mountain top or the valley, God is with you and cherishes the gift of you and your praise.

What can we learn from the painstaking process of creating a masterpiece from an enormous block of marble? Listen in to see how this impacted me.

Air conditioning is amazing when you're in a hot climate and you need relief from the elements. How much greater is God's presence in our lives that refreshes our spirits and lives?

Vacations are important. Finding balance in your life, getting away from the routine, seeing new places, creating memories. Just be sure to pack God along with you!

Unrealized or untapped potential that never reaches birth is tragic. What can you do that will make a difference in your world? What's keeping you from it?

Another great example of speaking boldly and lovingly to a graduation audience. This time, by a high school student.

Being a "problem" to those whose values and morals contradict the bible is not only an honor, but our responsibility.

In this episode, we look at a recent controversy in the news and discuss standing up for a single standard despite never-ending changing social demands.

Fear is paralyzing. But perfect love casts out fear. Today we talk about driving out our fear with an overwhelming , victorious love.

Often times, the only way to get through it is to go through it. And it's high time to break through it! We don't have to be defined by the darkness from our past or even current circumstances, but it's also something that is part of the mosaic of our lives.

It is always better to remain humble than to be humiliated. We can avoid that devastating fall by keeping grounded.

Life requires routine, if not constant calibration. Making adjustments to maintaining mental, spiritual, and even relationship health. In this episode, we discuss some of the necessary adjustments we must make.

How much time do we spend in a day, a week, in our lives, complaining? What good does it do? How might things change in our lives if we can reduce or even eliminate complaining?

My very first guest! My dear friend of nearly 40 years joined me to discuss life's ups and downs, what we learned from them, and how we deal with them even today. We also had a lot of laughs! Please be sure to check out his wonderful YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@LenBanks, as well as his website lenbanks.com to check out his art work.

I was reminded today of the profound impact my elementary school janitor made in my life in such a simple and practical way. What simple thing can you do that may inspire someone for decades to come?

God can use unexpected things to show us a glimpse of ourselves and God. Today we explore one such case.

Today I share a life lesson I had in a hotel room in Lexington, KY while watching the movie The Breakfast Club. You may relate to it more than you think.

Recorded on the 15th anniversary of my mom's passing, it seemed a fitting tribute to bring encouragement to share your love with others, and to forgive and reconcile if necessary. Life is too short to spend it with regret.