Shirene Gentry: Identity Unveiled

EZEKIEL 11 Do you "feel" like God has abandoned you? Do you "think" He has deserted you? This podcast, through the message of this chapter, will share a powerful promise for which you to cling regardless of your circumstance this holiday season. Blessings and Hope! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

Got hope in the kitchen? You will with this recipe! These easy to make pecan squares are delicious and can be frozen for future use. Here's the recipe: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, unsalted and melted 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 package almond brickle, toffee bits 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and p...

The holidays can be a stressful time.  Many times we never examine our list or check it twice! This podcast gives suggestions for reducing stress that will benefit your body, mind, relationships, and faith. Listen now! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONE It's a major life stressor if you have experienced the loss of a loved one in this calendar year. How do you remember them?  This short podcast gives options for remembering old traditions and incorporating new traditions. This is not an all inclusive list, but it will assist you in process of remembering them well. Listen now! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STOR...

GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS. The holidays can be very hard if you have experienced loss. What's normal? What isn't normal? This podcast shares several important concepts about grief as you navigate the holiday season.  Listen now! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

Fear.  We fear those things which are either rational or irrational. Fear affects our minds and our bodies in negative ways. This podcast shares how to handle our fears in more productive ways while incorporating concepts from the Christmas story as written in Luke 1. Listen now! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!   Do you struggle with food during the holiday season? We all do!  Here are a handful of tips as you gather between now and the end of the year. Listen now! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

Has negativity gotten the best of you? How do you begin to eliminate negativity? The good news is that it is possible to decrease negative thinking. Why be thankful? Is there anything  that suggests we should be? Yes! Science tells us there  are physical and emotional benefits to listing at least 3 things each day that we can be thankful for. This podcast share how to decrease negative thinking wh...

Dreading the holiday gatherings? This podcast is for you! Nine quick tips for learning how to communicate effectively, break negative relationship patterns, and move to a healthier emotional place with the people in your life. IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

Veterans Day 2021. Are you emotional today? I am. If not for a U.S. Army colonel who adopted me as his own, I never would have been in this country.  In reading the citation he earned for his silver star during World War II, I share traits that you and I can develop as we "lead" others, personally and professionally.  Here are the points: Don't seek recognition Risk over resistance...

Happy Mentoring Day! Are you a mentor? What are the qualities that make a good mentor?  This podcast shares what a healthy mentoring relationship IS NOT and what it IS. The mentoring paradigm that I share is the following: Problem Process Perspective Poses Questions Permission Prayer Become a better version of who you are by not only being mentored, but also mentoring. Ideally, generational relati...

What is life coaching? How is it different from counseling? What is the role of a life coach? What is required as a client? How does life coaching affect my life story? All of these questions are answered! You always have options for getting to a better place in your life. Never quit. Never give up. Find a support network who can walk with you through life's unexpected journey. IDENTITY.  BAC...

What are some of the differences, values, and cultural expectations between the Baby Boomer generation and the Millennial generation? You will want to listen to this honest and unscripted conversation between my oldest son and me! Perhaps it will give you some insight and truthful takeaways to give you hope as you move forward, whether you're a parent, grandparent, or a millennial. IDENTITY. ...

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse, friend, job, health, opportunity, time, or even the loss of self? Perhaps you've had a recent health diagnosis that is unsettling? Regardless of whatever it is you're going through, these life coaching points will provide easy, daily exercises for you to move forward   each day. Life can be so very difficult and challenging. Navigating how to maneuv...

Are you wondering how quickly you arrived at this stage in life? I get it. I'm right there with you! Using the "biopsychosociospiritual" counseling model, this podcast offers life coaching questions and thoughts to ponder for living your best life in mid-life! Regardless of how you've arrived at this point, you can learn to live with intentionality with your physical health, em...

When have you needed a friend during a time of stress or duress? What qualities did this person have? This podcast offers what I call The Rule of 7 - 7 qualities that we look for in a true friend when we are unsettled and even devastated.  These seven points can also be learning opportunities for each of us to implement in our current friendships. Furthermore, our impact on our friendships is the...

What do you do with your memories? Your milestones? Your significant life events, both positive and negative? Depending how we interpret what happens in our lives can be a crucial turning point in our ability to move forward with hope, worth, and value! Yes, even negative events - if not interpreted correctly - can greatly impact our ability to walk in our God-given identity! Learn how to create a...

Have you ever thought about what you think about?  This is not a trick question! What you think about is crucial to your God-given identity! Every single day, we each live from beliefs - conscious and unconscious - which are never questioned. The crux of the matter is that our thoughts either work for us or against us. Knowing the difference between what is actually true is crucial in walking conf...

We are a lonely American culture.  How can we not only have friends but be a friend? This podcast shares the levels of friendship as well as the levels of proper self disclosure. There are different types of people that journey with us - personal and professional - during life's seasons of change. Listen now to improve improve and enrich the friendships in your life! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CH...

What does Easter have to do with identity? Everything! I explore the spiritual and metaphorical significance of the temple veil that was torn with the spiritual "veils" as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:16.  In this Easter podcast, I discuss how either blame or shame "veil" our lives from walking in the God-given identity that provides freedom. Problem [Pain] Predicament [Shame /...

Working from home? Stressed to the hilt? Haven't figured it out....yet? Losing your mind with how to handle your work? Parenting? Having your spouse work from home too? This podcast is for you! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.

Forgiveness. What is forgiveness? What is it not ? Does forgiveness mean reconciliation? Does forgiveness mean trusting? How does lack of forgiveness affect our body, mind, and relationships? I answer all of these questions and break down this topic into easy to understand concepts. Most importantly, I explain why forgiveness is directly tied to walking in your God-given identity. Listen now! IDEN...

Statistics are staggering. What are the solutions? In this podcast, I address your DNA - your genetic identity - and the bigger concepts that play into decisions for any kind of plastic surgery, minimal procedure, or reconstruction. What's real? What's perception? And how do you come to a solution for body image and any kind of procedure? Listen now for my questions to ponder as well as...

What is confidence? Where does it come from? How do you get it? This podcast focuses on the systems that shape your level of confidence - low or high  -  as well as life coaching tips for moving out of your comfort zone when life presents challenges. Growth zones grow your confidence in ways that comfort zones never will! When you know your God-given identity, it gives you the ability to grow and...

Has 2020 left you confused without clarity? This podcast is for you! This original life coaching assessment will guide you through four categories of consideration: Pay Progress Passions Purpose When you live with clarity, your schedule is streamlined! IDENTITY.  BACKSTORY.  CHANGE THE STORY.  FOR HIS GLORY.