The Life Answer Pod

Our hunger will continue for the things we feed our bellies.  What are you feeding your spirit?  What are you feeding your flesh?  Your relationship cannot thrive if you do not learn self-control because, at every waking turn of temptation, you will fail and break the trust of your relationship without self-control. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral per...

Are you struggling with doubts about God, this episode is built to encourage your heart and remind you of the simple, yet complicated tools that can help us return to our deep focus on what God has done and who He is to us from within and out. God is faithful to his promises and will keep us in perfect peace when our minds are stayed on him. I pray you find peace and clarity in the words of this p...

On this episode I share 9 specific ways we must connect with God to grow in our spiritual journey and to build great relationship and connection to the God of all the universe. The task may seem impossible, but without faith it is impossible to please him so we must have faith. Hopefully as you listen to this podcast you can see the simplicity, complexity, and beauty of what God wants to do in our...

Protect your relationships and do what you need to do to ensure your spiritual, mental, and social health. Learning to hide, block, unfollow, and unfriend are serious skills in this social media age. You can cultivate and curate an awesome social media experience when you are willing to take the steps necessary. Our Viewing habits—whether it’s television, social media, streaming services, or onlin...

Confession in any arena is usually not easy, it’s the point that we have to own up to something that we have done wrong.  In certain circumstances, we are usually afraid of what can happen in the future “If” we confess the wrongs that we have done.  In connection to the confession we usually carry guilt, shame, and condemnation inside.  WE no longer want to hide the truth from the one we are spend...

Confession is important, but when is the right time to confess. Are there certain things that we shouldn't confess? Who should we confess to? In certain circumstances, we are usually afraid of what can happen in the future “If” we confess the wrongs that we have done.  In connection to the confession we usually carry guilt, shame, and condemnation inside.  WE no longer want to hide the truth from...

I more than tripled my income  by intentionally and strategically calculating risk and reward.  The most important factors to me are the favor of God, building relationships intentionally, preparing for risk, not giving up, and ultimately breaking free from the position and mentality that keeps us stuck at our current income levels.  This is the final installment of this series. Too often we are n...

How do we as believers properly consider growing our income? Are we wrong for wanting to make more money for our families? How do I build the skills to develop my income and learn to fish in my field to increase my finances to take care of the ones I love? In this episode, I give some specific ways for you to properly live life, grow your income, and please God all while doing it. This is no get-r...

(Part 2) How can we love others if we don’t love who God has created us to be? God commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves, this is difficult if we don’t have a love for the way God has created us to be. So, what does it mean Biblically to love yourself? Biblically, "loving yourself" means recognizing your inherent worth as created in God's image (Imago Dei), accepting your flaws while stri...

How can we love others if we don’t love who God has created us to be? God commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves, this is difficult if we don’t have a love for the way God has created us to be. So, what does it mean Biblically to love yourself? Biblically, "loving yourself" means recognizing your inherent worth as created in God's image (Imago Dei), accepting your flaws while striving to b...

Our relationships (marriages) can be doomed from the start if the intentions of our heart are not pure and committed to serious covenant. We cannot seriously and sincerely love someone and keep our options open for others. Love is only blind when we ignore the wall of character. Of course when dating online we are trusting that the image people present of themselves is authentic. Other than the ex...

We must be careful not to let the tools meant to help us become distractions . These tools, if not used wisely, can keep us from being effective citizens—both in our country and in the kingdom of God. In this episode, we explore practical tips and techniques to overcome distractions that can make us ineffective at home, work, church, and in our lives overall. I share a story about what it means to...

Take a audio trip with me back in time and speed through the present as we discuss the coming of the digital age in connection to love, connection, and our relationships. "Thriving in love" requires intentionality and balance and I’d add for the context of all believer’s, FAITH. While technology connects us, it can also lead to distractions, misunderstandings, and unrealistic expectations.  To bui...

Building a lasting marriage involves commitment, trust, communication, and mutual respect. It means prioritizing each other, being open and honest, and handling conflicts with grace. Consistently nurturing your relationship, making time for connection, and staying attentive to each other’s needs are essential. Practicing forgiveness, supporting each other’s dreams, and growing together through lif...

Several theories of existence seek to address the origin and purpose of life. These theories can be categorized into philosophical, religious, and scientific explanations. The Bible, however, teaches that we exist to glorify God, enjoy a personal relationship with Him, love and serve Him, steward His creation, and reflect His character. According to biblical teaching, these purposes give meaning a...

Sometimes we have moments that alter our perspective in life. These moments cause us to reflect deeply about the things that are valuable and important to us. When we have these moments it’s very important to write down what we’re feeling and what we’re thinking at that time. These moments of inspiration don’t come every day, but these moments should be taken as opportunities to grow inwardly, I’v...

Authentic faith happens when we live in obedience to the will of God. This episode digs us deep into the heart of the Beatitudes, one of Jesus’s first major sermons. Our focus is on verse 1-11. Join us as we explore what it looks like to live poor in Spirit and to be blessed by God.

In the Bible, free will is the idea that God gives humans the ability to make their own moral choices, such as good or evil, right or wrong, and virtue or wickedness. It's also associated with self-control and the ability to control actions through decisions and choices based on reason. On this episode, we discussed the importance of free wheel and making choices in response to the will of God.

Making difficult decisions can help relieve anxiety by reducing uncertainty and providing control over one's circumstances. The believer lives by faith, trusting God's sovereignty and providence. We believe that God is in control and that all things work together for our good. We give away control over the circumstances to trust the living God with our entire lives. This is a practiced hab...

When we follow God well we make God the priority in our lives. On this episode we look into our priorities and Matthew chapter four as we continue to view how Jesus starts his ministry and makes the call for the apostles to follow him. At the simplest form of our faith we must be reminded how important it is to follow Jesus well.

We want to get a clear answer concerning what makes us who we are.  When we know who we are we can set our sights on our purposes more clearly and journey through life more intense and intentionally. 

One of our existence's most difficult questions is its end.  This question troubles us because most of us don’t believe we have access to anyone who has died to share with us what’s on the other side.  There is a huge unknown concerning death and so we are curious to know.  Faith in God gives us direct answers, but faith according to God takes new birth, so it’s not possible to even believe wh...

Meeting that person who fits us perfectly is the romantic's dream. Finding the "ONE" is something that many of us hope for and desire. Of course all of us want someone who fits us like a glove, understands us, and cares for us in a way that shows they know us. This episode is also about the "ONE" God has called us to COMMIT to in this life. Genesis 2 states, "What God...

There are moments when our hearts feel overwhelmed by choices that we must make. We have accepted responsibilities that challenge our sensibilities, mentality, and integrity. How we respond to these challenges matters, but they are not the end all be all most of the time. There are those situations and choices that can end our lives if we are not careful, but we are discussing on this episode how...

There is no general answer to this question, it is a difficult one to answer and we truly must look at each case by case basis. But what is apparent is that in all relationships we must value and exhibit self control. If you do not have self control, you will not be able to sustain or maintain healthy platonic friendships. This episode digs into the heart of is this wise in the context of our live...