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So, there’s a bad side to Social Media : unhealthy comparison, cyber bullying, arguments, & much more. There’s a good side to it as well: celebrating collectively with birthdays, graduations, weddings and a place to stay connected, do business, and do ministry.  In our conversation today we’re going to talk about effectively & productively using social media while addressing some the pitfa...

Since the Election is all about leadership, we decided to devote this episode to all things Leadership, Influence, & Personal Development.  Dr. Stephen Trammell serves as the Global Executive Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has been in ministry and leadership for over 35 years. Speaking as a husband, father, and pastor, he drops so many great leadership nuggets i...

My cousin, Tatyana Ali is a successful You-tuber with over 200,000 Subscribers to date. She started her channel at age 16, and now she's a 4th year student at San Jose State University thriving as a content creator and influencer.  In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a successful content creator as well as dealing with criticism, and the pros & cons of being in the public ey...

October is National Depression Awareness Month in the USA. So today's episode features a rich conversation with a Christian social worker & counselor, Hazzel Monterroza LMSW.  Hazzel is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents, and Play Therapy. Questions we answer today: What are some practical ways to prioritize one'...

 Life isn't meant to be lived alone. We need other people in our lives, people we can count on, people we can call, people that will pray for us, encourage us, and even correct us. So today we invite you into this conversation about Friendship. Arielle Calcote, Cierra Bailey, & Janell Harville, have been friends since college, over 10 years ago. Today, they share about the Joys & Stru...

Today is part 2 of a mini sermon series revolving around Matthew 22:35-38. This message of love is essential, especially during the Election season here in the US. We are most like Jesus when we are loving God (vertical relationship) and loving Others (horizontal relationships) because Vertical + Horizontal meet to form a Cross, where Jesus demonstrated love to the fullest. What does it look like...

Today we continue our "Adulting" Series. We discuss Career, Relationships, and Finding  God's Will for your life. We also give practical ways for you to Thrive in your Adulthood. Jonathan Pokluda is the Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and the former director of the Porch, the young adult ministry of Watermark Church in Dallas that literally reaches thousands of young adults we...

And we're back with another addition of the Sunday Sermon Series. Today I'm preaching about God's love for us and sharing practical ways that we can love God back. Also I'm trying something new, so today's episode will conclude with an awesome spoken word piece by Emory Colvin   http://emorycolvin.com/ Today's Text  Matthew 22:35-38 "35 And one of them, a lawyer,...

Welcome to Part 2 of Adulting! Joined once again by friends Brooke McManus, Ben Fraser, and Frances De La O. The panelists share wisdom and encouragement as it relates to mental health, self care, finances, and relationships.  Each Panelist is in a different relationship season--married, engaged, single-- and offers unique perspectives. This is the episode to share with the college students and yo...

Today we tackle the topic of Adulting.  Joined by friends Brooke McManus, Ben Fraser, and Frances De La O, we discuss both the joys and struggles of Adulting as well as life lessons from this crazy year we call 2020. We also talk about Adulting as it relates to career, finances, relationships, and more. This is Part 1! Click here for Part 2   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/5669527 Dictionary.c...

Use Your Story to Bring God Glory! Today you will hear an inspiring story from Misty Philip: podcaster, author, & speaker! Misty shares how through God's grace she has navigated through fear, pain, and loss and is making a positive impact on so many others. She wrote an award-winning Bible study called "The Struggle is Real but so is God." Tune in and be inspired! Click here for...

Today we are talking about the American Dream: Buying & owning a home! My guest today, fellow Houstonian, Dwayne Pano took the ultimate leap of faith from a full time secure job to a Real Estate Consultant...in the middle of a pandemic. We talk about the importance of ownership, legacy, and initial steps to take towards homeownership. If you enjoyed today’s episode, leave us a rating and revie...

Carpe Diem! Today we are keeping it brief but full of value & great content. My wife & I share 5 super practical ways for experiencing more joy and enjoying your life right now.  Connect with Jesus Vent about your Joy Plan Your Joy  Set Goals Lean into your Relationships  Tune in as we elaborate on this list. We just want to encourage you to enjoy and embrace the season that you are in rig...

Bringing back the Sunday Sermon Series! Today's topic: The Faithfulness of God   Today's text: Genesis 12:10-20 I just want to encourage you today with 3 powerful truths! God is Faithful in your Failure God is Faithful in your Famine God is Faithful Forever I don't know what you may be going through today, but I know that God is faithful.  He works ALL things out for our ultimate go...

Are you a college student? Or are you related or close to any college students? Or are you a college minister?  If so, then this episode is especially for YOU! I had a deep conversation with Camryn Johnson from Mississippi College, Moses Gonzalez & Kaitlyn Laarman from Lone Star College in Texas. The college campus is one of the largest mission fields we have, so these students share how they...

Have you ever asked any of the following questions: "Why am I here?" "What is my Purpose?" Well, today is a must listen! I'm joined by Geoffrey V. Dudley II, a  Moorehouse College graduate that founded a ministry consulting business called R.E.A.C.T. Today we are discussing Purpose & Calling primarily while also dropping knowledge about leadership, rest, self-care, and...

In Part 4, we conclude on a high note, sharing about the joys of living in the USA. This international conversation about race, culture, unity, and diversity has been eye-opening and thought provoking! Sylvia, Deji, and Anett give some practical advice for improving racial relations and promoting unity. Listen all the way to the end as each of them bid us farewell in their native languages.  Thank...

In Part 3:   Seung Yeon Son "Sylvia"  from South Korea, Adedeji Akindele-Alo "Deji" from Nigeria, and Anett Bernal from Mexico discuss cultural insensitivity and jokes that aren't really jokes as it relates to their cultures. We debunk a few myths while also diving deeper into the conversation about diversity, assimilation, and inclusion! A few quotes from this episode: Sy...

In Part 2, we dive deeper as the panelists,  Seung Yeon Son "Sylvia"  from South Korea, Adedeji Akindele-Alo "Deji" from Nigeria, and Anett Bernal from Mexico raise cultural awareness as they share about their struggles of Coming to America. If you're easily offended or uncomfortable with truth, then skip this one :) F avorite Quote  "The 11 o'clock hour on Sunda...

Today's episode features an international conversation about Culture, Diversity, & Inclusion. I've invited some friends to share their stories:  Seung Yeon Son "Sylvia"  from South Korea, Adedeji Akindele-Alo "Deji" from Nigeria, and Anett Bernal from Mexico. In Part 1, the panel talks about what they miss most about Home and some of the struggles of "Coming...

Today we finish up an informative and thought provoking conversation.  My guest today leads a ministry that literally reaches thousands of young adults in the greater Dallas area through the Porch, the young adult ministry of Watermark Church. This part of the conversation gets real and goes THERE! David Marvin and I have a productive and progressive conversation about racial tension and racial re...

 Navigating the New Normal: Today we're discussing parenting in the pandemic, being a spouse in the pandemic, and also going to have a productive conversation about race relations in America & the Church and hopefully model what it looks like for people of different races to come to the table and have a productive & progressive conversation! My guest today, David Marvin,  leads a mini...

Who doesn't love a good road trip and a great story? Well, my wife and I went on a 5,000 mile road trip through the Midwestern states of America, and we just wanted to share with you 8 Life Lessons from the Road. Highlights from this trip include: Mount Rushmore, Yellostone Park, and seeing bears up close and personal! Life Lessons from the Road  "Southern Hospitality" is a myth  St...

There is a purpose for YOUR pain...and that purpose is for your Good and For God's Glory. Life can get us down sometimes, but remember that we serve the Most High God. In today's sermon I'll examine the life of Job. I want to encourage you...even when you don't understand God's Will, Trust His Word! Lastly, please remember that your past and your pain don't determine...

What does it really mean to Live Your BEST Life!?    Today we're giving you some lifestyle tips as it relates to living your best life.  Here's what we talked about: morning\night routines, self-care, turning losses into lessons and much more!  If this episode ads value to your day would you consider sharing this podcast with a friend or even posting about it on your social media. Thanks...