Faith with Friends

​Lisa Lorenzo is the host of the Faith with Friends podcast, where she talks about faith, relationships, and spiritual growth. Lisa is passionate about helping people grow in their faith and relationship with God. **Overview** ​ In this episode, Lisa talks about the importance of cultivating a faith that is rooted in Jesus. She shares several scriptures that will motivate, challenge, and encourage...

In this episode, host Lisa Lorenzo talks about the importance of setting aside time to spend with God and to seek Him. She discusses Romans 15:13, which reads May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The conversation focuses on how trusting in God can fill us with joy, peace, and hope. Lisa encourag...

In this episode of Faith with Friends podcast, Lisa Lorenzo and Dr. Lidia Martinez discuss the concept of suffering as a way of developing skills. They emphasize that during difficult times, we must remember the tools and skills we have to get us through the storm. They also discuss the normalcy of going through the healing and grieving process so that one can come out on the other side with a gre...

Lisa Lorenzo and Shaunda continue their conversation about how Christians should approach conflict resolution. They discuss the importance of humility in acknowledging one's own mistakes and weaknesses. They highlight that the hardest apology to accept is the one that is never offered, and suggest that by taking responsibility and forgiving one another, it can help to change hearts and minds. They...

This Faith-Filled Friday, discussed Colossians 3:12, which reads, "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, and patience." This passage speaks to Christians, addressing them as God's chosen people and reminding them of their holiness and God's love for them. The passage also calls attention to the importance of intentionally p...

In this episode of the Faith with Friends podcast, Lisa Lorenzo and Shaunda discuss the topic of conflict resolution from a Christian perspective. Shonda starts by defining conflict as arising from differences both large and small, and occurring when people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires. They then reference James 4:1-3, which states that fights, quarrels,...

"Developing Deeper Relationships: Developing Ten Skills, Including Humility, Patience, And Respect." In this episode of Faith with Friends podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo is joined by Christian counselor and mental health therapist Dr. Lidia Martinez to discuss the ten skills to develop healthier and deeper relationships with the people we love. The first five are: active listening, expressing oneself...

n Psalm 5, the Psalmist speaks to God, asking Him to listen to their words and consider their lament. The Psalmist prays to God in the morning and waits expectantly for His response. God is not pleased with wickedness and evil people are not welcome in His presence. He hates those who do wrong and destroys those who tell lies. However, despite all of this, the Psalmist is still able to approach Go...

Lisa and Dr. Lydia Martinez discussed the ten skills needed to develop healthy and meaningful relationships. They began by discussing active listening, which is an important skill for good communication. Active listening is different from just hearing someone and moving on, and it is important to focus on the other person's feelings and experiences. Other skills needed for healthy relationships in...

Lisa Lorenzo welcomes listeners to the Faith with Friends podcast, where they will explore how to experience rest in the Lord. Rest is important for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, and Jesus invites us to come with Him by ourselves. Lisa discusses seven ways to apply biblical truth and experience the rest God provides. She encourages people who are feeling overwhelmed, stress...

On this episode of Faith with Friends, host Lisa Lorenzo welcomes listeners back to Faith Filled Fridays. She encourages listeners to take a few moments away from their busy schedules and focus on God’s word. She reads Matthew 6:33, which reads, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This verse is a reminder from God that when we prio...

In this Faith Filled Friday conversation, the speaker encourages listeners to incorporate God's Word into their prayer life in order to deepen their spiritual practices. He explains that meditating on God's Word can provide prompts and speak to our spirit and soul in a way that nothing else in this world can. He suggests that prayer time should start with meditating on God's Word before praying. H...

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. Lidia Martinez discuss John Bolby's theory of attachment styles. These styles are formed from childhood and inform how we relate to important people in our lives. Knowing our attachment styles can help us to recognize our weaknesses, draw closer to God, and address any hurt or baggage from our past. Dr. Lydia explains that imprinting is an example of the attachment st...

n this Faith with Friends podcast, hosts Lisa Lorenzo and Daris Abraham discuss the meaning of Easter and the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. They reflect on the emotions of Jesus’ followers on Silent Saturday, the day between his death and resurrection. They imagine what it must have been like to witness the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. They also consider the possibility of being able to witn...

Silent Saturday with Dr. Lidia Martinez Lisa Lorenzo and Dr. Lidia Martinez are discussing Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Jesus' body laid in the tomb. It is a time of reflection, mourning, and waiting for the promise of the resurrection. They reference Matthew 27, which explains that the guard at the tomb was posted on Preparation Day. The conversation centers...

Good Friday is a day of remembrance for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Despite the sorrow of betrayal, death, and blood that occurred, it is called Good Friday because of the good that was accomplished through Jesus' death. Charlotte is filling in for Lisa, who is unwell, to talk about Good Friday and why it is called good. Charlotte explains that Good Friday began in Genesis, when Adam and Eve...

Maundy Thursday Reflections with Charlotte De Paula In this episode of Faith With Friends, guest Charlotte discuss the concept of humility. She explains that it is an incredibly difficult concept, yet one that is admired when seen. Charlotte explains that the word humility comes from the Latin word madatum which means command, and is a reference to the command Jesus gave to his disciples the night...

In this episode of Faith with Friends, hosts Lisa Lorenzo and Dr. Lydia Martinez discuss purpose and loneliness. They talk about God's plan for humanity, which is to know Him, love Him, and live according to His will. They also talk about the opportunity God gives us to be reconciled to Him and to be used by Him, and how He gives us all different callings and purposes in life. They then discuss th...

Today on Faith Filled Fridays, Lisa welcomes listeners to the conversation and encourages them to explore the teachings of the Bible. She discusses the importance of Proverbs 3:1-6, which encourages readers to keep God's commands in their hearts. This passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and promises that following His teachings will bring peace. Lisa encourages listeners...

Gaining Spiritual Resilience: Moving Forward With Hope And Strength In this episode of Faith with Friends, Lisa Lorenzo is joined by Dr. Lydia Martinez, a mental health counselor and Christian therapist. They are discussing the topic of discouragement and depression, and how the two are not the same. Dr. Martinez explains that depression is a serious mental health condition, and not something to b...

In this podcast, host Lisa Lorenzo talks about the struggles of her quiet time with the Lord and the importance of seeking God himself rather than seeking the power of God. She suggests carving out time to talk to God in the morning and at night, and suggests looking to the examples of Jesus in the Bible who woke up early and went away to a solitude place to pray. Lisa also shares Proverbs 3 as a...

Waiting Well in the Lord In ordinary life, there are timers of our expectations and when to end our waiting. You may know the exact time and venue where you will receive something or someone you have been waiting for. However, that is a different case with God. His promises have no time limit. When He tells us to wait for something, we never know until when, which can become challenging, anxious,...

Faith-filled Friday is a moment we take to come away with God and spend time in God's Word. We #meditate on #God's Word as we seek to know Him better. Today we read from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 where we find direction, warning, encouragement and hope. Listen in as we dive into the Bible for instruction. 1 Thessalonians 5:12  Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work...

Therapy Thursday with Dr. Lidia Martinez Living A Life of Faith, Love, And Hope; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7 The Bible is a timeless source of wisdom and guidance, with its teachings still relevant to the world we live in today. It contains powerful words of comfort, love, and hopes for difficult times, along with clear instructions on how to live a life that honors God. No matter what challenges we fac...

On Faith-filled Fridays we slip away to spend a little time in God's Word, meditating on Jesus. Today we read a few verses to remind us of His FAITHFULLNESS! God's faithfulness is a rock we can stand on during times of difficulty and doubt. Tune in to this episode to learn more about His steadfast love and provision.