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We all have ambitions and goals, or at least we should. Our dream is ​to do something outstanding and build something significant to ​improve our world. But why don't we make the jump to ​accomplish it? Much of it is because we don't realize we all need help. Then, we ​struggle with reaching out because we don't want to appear weak. ​Ed always says, "Crutches are not bad when your leg is broken." We all need help getting to our desired destination. That is why you ​need a GPS to give you dir ...
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Send us a Text Message. Back from a long absence but we are back and have I got a lot to tell you! We also have a name change for our podcast, and many exciting things exist to share. Be sure to listen, and let me hear back from you! The future is bright! Support the Show. Thank you for listening! If you don't mind, please leave us a review here on…
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Send us a Text Message. Picture this: you're on a journey, aiming for a target, and every step you take is measured with consistency and faithfulness. We dive into this in our 'Destined to Grow' series. Pastor Ed Snyder paints a vivid picture of this journey, drawing insights from his personal weight loss journey. We unpack the significance of bein…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine navigating through life with a heightened sense of self-awareness that not only enriches your personal growth but also brings you closer to God. Picture a life where negative emotions like self-pity, bitterness, and anger are replaced with the transformative power of forgiveness. This episode is a profound exploratio…
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Send us a Text Message. Ready to tune in to the frequency of divinity? On this compelling episode of True North Nation, we unpack the gravity of the calls that resonate in our lives, echoing from the divine. Join me, your host, Pastor Ed Snyder from Solid Rock Church in Irving, Texas, as we explore the various types of calls we hear and make in our…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to unlock the secret habits of world-impacting individuals? This episode is a must-listen. Imagine there's a potent tool you could utilize to turn your experiences into valuable insights—an intentional pause. Yes, you heard right! Brace yourselves as Pastor Ed Snyder walks us through the power of pausing and re…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what the power of gratitude could do to your life? Here's your chance to find out! Pastor Ed Snyder, a beacon of wisdom and spiritual guidance, takes us on a journey that reflects on the essence of being thankful. Even in the face of adversity, we can learn to appreciate and actively seek the goodness in life. …
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine taking a moment of pause amid the holiday rush to reflect and prepare for the future. That's what we're inviting you to do on this episode of True North Nation with Pastor Ed Snyder. Drawing inspiration from the word "sila" found in Psalms, we'll guide you on how to use reflection as a tool for growth - spiritually a…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if the journey you're on truly aligns with your purpose, passion and God's plan for you? Are you battling questions about whether your dreams are achievable? Let's toss out those doubts and embark on a transforming journey of self-discovery together. We'll guide you on embracing self-acceptance, delving into th…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the key to your personal growth was a heightened sense of awareness? Join us as we delve deep into the concept of the law of awareness, drawing inspiration from Philippians 3:14 and its powerful message on understanding our strengths, weaknesses and divine gifts. Dive into the gripping tale of Henry M., a man who los…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever pondered the profound impact your immediate environment has on your spiritual growth? Brace yourself to unpack the far-reaching effects of our environment on our spiritual journey in this riveting episode. We focus on the importance of fostering intentional disciplines, such as prayer, Bible study, fellowship, …
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Send us a Text Message. Could you thrive more if you changed your environment? This episode unravels the powerful law of environment and how it molds your personal growth. We explore the essence of change, shedding old habits like a snake discards its skin, and embracing a growth mindset that paves the way for productivity. Take a step with us as w…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine standing on the edge of a high cliff, looking into the distance at where you want to go, but there is a gap you need to cross. It can be scary, can't it? Well, that's precisely what personal growth can feel like. In this episode, we will discuss the idea of "growth gap traps" and how they could hinder us from reachin…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you held the key to unlocking your full potential? How could a growth journal transform your life? At True North Nation (TNN), we're thrilled to announce our new series: Destined to Grow. We're all about helping you become the person God intended you to be. We're revealing ways to ignite your latent talents, and we'r…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special 4th of July episode of True North Nation, where we're celebrating freedom in all its forms! As your host, Pastor Ed Snyder, I promise to guide you through a journey of exploring the beautiful liberties we enjoy here in the United States, as well as the freedom bestowed upon us through Jesus Christ. We'll…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to reclaim your self-esteem and confidence after facing abuse? Join us this week on True North Nation as we dive into the 11th chapter of our book, "Control the Beast." We'll share crucial scriptures and practical tips to help you recognize and unleash the strengths, skills, abilities, passions, and talents tha…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the key to success in your personal and professional life was right in front of you? Discover the vital role relationships play in our lives and how they can lead us to incredible accomplishments. In this enlightening episode, we discuss the nine levels of relationships, share advice on handling toxic connections, an…
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Send us a Text Message. I'll never forget the moment when I realized that my negative, angry outlook as a teenager was holding me back from achieving happiness and success. It took a turning point in my life when I was newly married and a monumental journey of trial and error to gain emotional intelligence and truly understand who I am. Join me in …
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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever feel ambushed by your own emotions, like they're shape-shifters lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce? Are you aware of how these hidden emotions could be sabotaging your life and relationships? Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we dive deep into the murky waters of our emotional landscape, uncovering conne…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the root causes of negative emotions. So many times, we try to fix the symptoms and not take care of the root cause of our emotional upheaval. This is a must-listen episode, and it will help with the process of drilling down to the cause. Please share this episode with a friend giving …
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Send us a Text Message. Everybody loves a good game. However, playing games with the beast can be dangerous and deadly. In this episode we learn how to not play games with the beast. We learn how to defuse negative emotions and how to get in the drivers seat and control the outcome. Take in the episode and contact me for any questions. We love our …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the topic of emotions and provide valuable insights and techniques for managing them. Our hope is that this information will assist you in overcoming any challenges you may be facing. If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to comment, share, and rate our show. If you're interested in sup…
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Send us a Text Message. As children, we often had a tendency to shift the blame onto our siblings for any mishaps that occurred. Taking responsibility for our actions was not something that came naturally to us. Unfortunately, this pattern often continues into adulthood, where we find ourselves caught up in the endless game of life. We would apprec…
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Send us a Text Message. Thank you for joining us again this week! As we continue our series based on our book Control The Beast, this week we are talking about How the Beast Works—the mechanics of emotions. In this episode, we tie the power of understanding to how our emotions work. We must understand how it works to fix or at least manage somethin…
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Send us a Text Message. We are back!!!! It is so good to be back with you, our loyal listeners. We have missed you! Control the Beast. We surveyed all of you, and you asked us to share what you want to hear. It was crazy how many of you picked a series based on our book. We started before our absences with Ep. 70 Understanding the Beast, and now we…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Today we dive in from the content you provided for us through the survey on what you want to hear from Control the Beast. Thank you for all the great content you provided. In this episode, we discuss the foundation of managing our emotions, Understand the Beast. The power of understandin…
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Send us a Text Message. This is our last episode of 2022. The Elements of Success. No, it is not another episode about New Year Resolutions. It is about a lifestyle change you can make to blast into 2023! This episode will equip you to take on the new year and the vision and goals that God has given you; you will accomplish. Once you are finished, …
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Send us a Text Message. The straightforward answer to the question "Are there different doctrines in the Bible?" It is simple, Yes. Here is the thing, what is doctrine? Is it manufactured, or is it biblical? How do I wade through the ideology and get the truth of God's Word? In today's world, we must learn, receive and live the accurate Word of God…
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Send us a Text Message. It seems like we are always looking for a sign. A sign to know what to do. How to move forward or when to stop. Gideon asked for a sign to guarantee victory. It was called in the Bible a fleece, and it is usually conditional. We all would like some sign to know what to do. It's a typical human trait. The Bible shows us that …
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Send us a Text Message. Hey Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! We here at the True North Nation pray you to have a very Happy Thanksgiving with friends, family, and all those you call family. In this episode, we discuss what is happening and how God is moving through the True North Nation and Control The Beast; we also talk about Giving Thanks verses Th…
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Send us a Text Message. In a crazy complicated world we live in, how are we supposed to have a resemblance of joy with everything we deal with? What is joy anyway? What is the definition of joy? How can I have joy in my life? Find all this out and more in episode 66 The Power of Joy. Please share this episode with someone you think will it will be …
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Send us a Text Message. Love...one of the greatest powers we have but yet we don't under it. We fall short of using it to its full potential. In this Fruit of the Spirit Series, Pastor Snyder shares truths about the power of love and what love really is. Do we really want to be Christ-like? Why can't we be successful in living for God? The Fruit of…
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Send us a Text Message. We all struggle with our flesh. We want to do what is right and excel in our relationship with God. But how? How do we accomplish that? What gives us the power to accomplish victory over the flesh? As Paul said, I do not want to do; I do. And that I want to do, I can't. It is not about the moment; It's about the long run. It…
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Send us a Text Message. Did you wonder where or what happened? We disappeared for a while. Well, we are back! Let's get reacquainted! Relax, listen to this episode, and get caught up on what is happening and where we are headed. Enjoy! Support the Show. Thank you for listening! If you don't mind, please leave us a review here on our website or your…
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Send us a Text Message. With everything going on around us, what do we do? We need an antidote. Antidote... a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc. something that prevents or counteracts injurious or unwanted effects: The Apostolic Life is the Antidote for Today. What is it, and how do we receive it. We tal…
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Send us a Text Message. The attack on Free Speech, the blatant attack on conservative Christian. The perversion that is coming to the surface in our world. It can be overwhelming unless...you have an antidote. The Apostolic Life. What is that? Listen in as we begin our series, The Apostolic Life leading up to the testimony of a person coming out of…
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Send us a Text Message. What Happened at the Oscars a week ago this past Sunday evening, was that right? Is Will Smith justified in what he did? As the author of Control the Beast A Guide to Managing Your Emotions, Pastor Snyder feels the need to address this event and issue. Then he goes in on the reality of the age we live in and the solution. Th…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we discuss Building on the Foundation. The bible speaks about the difference between a wise man who built his house on the rock and the storms that came, and it did not fall. But it also mentions a foolish man who built on sand, and the storms came, and his house fell. And great was the fall of it. Do you…
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Send us a Text Message. Human beings are inherently social creatures. As far back as we can trace, humans have traveled, hunted, and thrived in social groups for a good reason. Humans who were separated from their tribe often suffered severe consequences. Did the pandemic and lockdown harm us? Should we get back out there and socialize again? Find …
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Send us a Text Message. Did you ever wonder the value God sees in you is a purpose for His Kingdom? What is our purpose to God? We were created with a purpose, not just to be autonomously unique but vocationally set apart. Why do we struggle with finding our purpose, and how did we de-value ourselves in the process? Find out the answer to all these…
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Send us a Text Message. I love the stories in the Scripture where God calls people to do something special for him. Like you and me, these people are just common, ordinary people. In this episode, we talk about how you can overcome and do anything you set your mind to do with the calling of God in your life. We rob ourselves of doing something grea…
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Send us a Text Message. Pursuit of Purpose many times requires a reset. God specializes in resetting. Throughout the scriptures, we see God resetting His people. Today's episode will learn what it looks like and what that may require. In a world that has grown so confusing and dark, we need to shine like no other. Power? Ours comes from God. But ho…
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Send us a Text Message. Tis the Season to be busy! IN this episode Pastor Snyder covers the four words that Christmas Story is built around. This is one of three episodes in his It's Christmas Time Sermon Series. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! If you don't mind, please leave us a review here on our website or your favorite listening pla…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, your host, Pastor Snyder, opens up and becomes transparent about his life. You are going to get to know your host in the next 30 minutes. He talks about Four Things A Major Life Event Can Do. This is a must listen to episode as we learn about things we take for granted. Would you please share this episode wi…
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Send us a Text Message. To all our Listeners! Here is a short episode containing the health update on Pastor Snyder. Your prayer is coveted. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! If you don't mind, please leave us a review here on our website or your favorite listening platform. If you want some awesome coffee delivered to your door, check out…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey Everybody! Thank you for being our listeners! We love and appreciate each one of you! Not only thank you for listening but for your support as well. Here is a 3:00 minute update about what we are up to at True North. We are super excited about what we are doing. Listen and then to our website and take action on getting c…
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Send us a Text Message. What is faith? I mean, does it exist? How do I have faith? How does faith work? What do I need to have faith, and what does it look like? Can I have miracles in my life today? Find all that out with Pastor Snyder in this episode Faith Is... Connect with him on social media or email him at esnyder@truenorthdfw.org Enjoy! Supp…
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Send us a Text Message. "Forgive and forget." What weight does this everyday phrase hold? What do forgiveness and forgetting really mean? According to the Oxford Dictionary, the number one definition for forgiveness is to "stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake." And to forget is to: "fail to remember." B…
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Send us a Text Message. One scripture says the heart is deceitful and wicked, but another scripture says to guard our heart because out it comes the issues of life. How does that work? Is that a contradiction? Join us today as we explore what those scriptures mean and how it ties together. We will also cover how to guard your heart. What is influen…
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Send us a Text Message. Throughout Jesus’ life and ministry, He called peoples’ attention to various sins as he taught and guided us in what it truly means to love Him and to walk with Him. But during His ministry, did Jesus call out some sins more than others? As a disciple of Christ, we need to pay attention, not just to Jesus’ words, but what th…
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Send us a Text Message. Sorry, but we live in a messed-up world. So many damaging events, lies, and stressful stuff that is happening. What is happening? Biblical prophecy is unfolding right before our eyes. Like it or not, it's happening. The question is, are you ready? Can you handle what is already here and what is coming? How strong is your rel…
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