Relevant conversations that take you from Surviving to Thriving. Our goal is to encourage and empower you to answer God's call on your life and to be all that He has called you to be. This podcast is all about Faith, Relationships, and Mental Health. We keep it real, practical, & Christ-centered, tune in and be inspired! Host Paul Calcote New episodes every other week.
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In this festive episode, we explore how to celebrate the holiday season with Jesus at the heart of our festivities. Amid the hustle and bustle, we challenge you to keep Christ at the forefront by reflecting on the true meaning of His birth, which embodies God's love and hope. We'll discuss the simplicity of the nativity story and encourage you to e…
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In this episode, we confront the familiar struggle of anxiety, a challenge many face in our unpredictable world. Anxiety can deeply affect our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, but through the Word of God, we discover hope and practical guidance. We’ll explore comforting scripture, especially Philippians 4:6-7, which teaches us to brin…
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In this uplifting episode of we celebrate the Thanksgiving season by exploring the vital theme of gratitude in our Christian lives. Join us as we delve into powerful scriptures that emphasize the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances, highlighting how gratitude reflects our recognition of God's goodness and love. Whether you're gearing u…
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In this insightful podcast episode, we explore the spiritual significance of health, emphasizing the connection between physical well-being and our spiritual lives. Drawing from scripture, we discuss how caring for our bodies honors God, as they are temples of the Holy Spirit. We highlight the link between physical fitness and mental health, illust…
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In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the contentious question: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? With opinions divided between enthusiastic participation and complete abstinence, we delve into the holiday’s historical roots and its evolution from ancient Celtic traditions to modern-day celebrations. We discuss biblical insights on lig…
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Join us for a compelling episode as we address mental health during Depression Awareness Month. With winter approaching, we’ll explore the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder and how faith and therapy can work together for healing. Our guest, Katrina Leggins—a licensed therapist and mental wellness advocate—will guide us through essential questio…
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In this vital podcast episode, we explore the complexities of depression, also known as major depressive disorder. We define its symptoms, including persistent sadness and fatigue, and stress that depression is not a sign of weakness but a common struggle for many. The discussion covers various causes and risk factors, urging listeners to be mindfu…
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In this inspiring episode, we introduce the concept of the Winter Arc, a call to embrace the winter season as a time for personal growth and self-improvement. As the days get shorter and colder, we encourage you to set meaningful goals, cultivate healthy habits, and prioritize your well-being to finish the year strong. Join us as we share practical…
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In this episode, we explore Psalm 23, emphasizing God's role as our Shepherd who guides, provides, and protects us. David’s declaration, “The Lord is my shepherd,” highlights our dependence on God, who is always present, powerful, and personal. Verses 2-3 depict God's provision and peace, offering rest and renewal that surpasses worldly comforts. E…
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An in depth look at Psalms 73. Snippets from this episode: Reminder #1 God can handle all of you. Asaph didn’t hide his feelings from God, rather he was honest about his confusion and frustration. God isn’t afraid of your concerns or troubled by your disappointment. It’s far better to pour our your heart, anger, and anxieties to God instead of bury…
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A sermon from 1 John 2:12-17 Relevant Reminders You are Forgiven You know God You Are Strong You have overcome the evil one Stop Loving the World Support the showBy Paul Calcote
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Unlocking Everyday Leadership: Transformative Insights with Lee Scott
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Unlock your leadership potential with insights from Lee Scott, a seasoned leadership coach and podcaster. Learn how leadership isn't just for a select few but a capacity we all possess. Discover how envisioning a future that hasn't yet occurred and guiding others towards that vision can turn simple everyday actions into powerful leadership moments.…
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Faith Over Fear: Embracing Courage and Trust in God’s Guidance
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What if fear is just false evidence appearing real? Join me in this transformative episode of Real People, Real Talk, where we uncover the profound contrast between faith and fear. I'll share compelling personal experiences, like my journey of moving to a new city and battling imposter syndrome, to showcase how faith can be a powerful force propell…
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Rediscovering Joy: How Fun Transforms Your Everyday Life
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Ever wondered why some of your most productive and creative moments come after having fun? We'll let you in on a secret: fun isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity. Join us as we share heartwarming stories of family graduations, cooking for loved ones, and spontaneous mini trips that sprinkle joy throughout our lives. Drawing inspiration from the wi…
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The Power of Taking Time Off: How Vacations Boost Mental and Emotional Well-Being
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Ever felt guilty about taking a vacation? You're not alone. Join us in this eye-opening episode of Real People, Real Talk, where we reveal the astonishing benefits of vacation for your mental and emotional well-being. We'll share compelling statistics from a Harris poll that show you're not the only one feeling anxious about requesting time off. Th…
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Creating Memories and Overcoming Challenges
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What if the secret to a lasting marriage lies in the simple act of consistently dating your spouse? Join us as we celebrate our sixth anniversary by sharing heartfelt reflections and valuable lessons from our own journey. We emphasize the importance of a strong spiritual foundation and keeping Christ at the center of our relationship. Listen to how…
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The 10 Commandments of a Happy & Healthy Marriage!
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What if your marriage could not only survive but truly thrive? On this transformative episode of Real People, Real Talk, we uncover the "10 Commandments for a Happy and Healthy Marriage," rooted in timeless biblical wisdom. You'll learn how to put God at the center of your relationship, maintain fidelity, and navigate the sometimes stormy seas of m…
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This episode takes a deeper look at Self-care. Beyond the bubble baths, beyond the shopping sprees, but delving into topics such as setting boundaries, learning to say no, positive self talk, and more! You will also learn ways to practice Physical Self-care, Spiritual Self-care, and Mental\Emotional Self-care. Related Episodes "Invest in Your Menta…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month so this episode is all about Thriving in your Mental Health. Topics discussed: Self-Care, Stress Management, Setting Boundaries, Therapy, and more. Today's Guest: Elsa Marie is mental health coach and pastoral counselor who’s on a mission to help people to discover their purpose, restore their identity, and heal…
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My Body, God's Temple: Nurturing Your Physical Health and Fitness
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An episode about Health and Fitness. God has given us one body, so we must steward it well. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” Related Episodes "Quick and Easy Tips to a…
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A Sermon about The Great Commission and all things Discipleship. Matthew 28:18-20 "Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I …
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God doesn't call the qualified, but He qualifies the called! Through the lives of Jacob from the Old Testament and Peter from the New Testament you will see that God is so good, so merciful, so gracious, that He uses flawed people and everyone is welcome in the family of God. So please don't allow a dark past to overshadow a bright future. Romans 8…
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Today is an encouraging message for the Singles! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9 "Now as a concession, not a command, I say this.7 I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, bone of one kind and one of another. 8 To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am. 9 But if they cann…
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The Do's and Don'ts of Marriage and Money!
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Today's topic: How to succeed in the area of money in your relationships? The Guests: Oscar and Suni Combs, both entrepreneurs that have been married for 24 years with 4 kids. Their family's motto is "To represent God, Family and their Culture well, in that order." Scripture from Today's Episode Genesis 2:24 "Therefore a man shall leave his father …
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Happy Valentine's Day! What is True Love? Tune is as we answer this question as well as give you 3 Foundational Keys to a Happy and Healthy Marriage. Scripture from today's episode: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is …
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Today's episode is all about walking in purpose. Tune in as our guest shares her story about Pain & Purpose. Guest: Joy Osahon - Strategy Coach, Speaker, Faith Blogger. https://www.speakwithjoy.net/ Support the show
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Today's episode is all about answering God's call on your life, growing in your relationship with Him, and the role that the Church plays in your life. Guest: Pastor Shedrick Heard. Connect with the guest: https://www.instagram.com/shedrickheard/ Related Episode: "Does Going to Church Really Matter?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/10344659 Supp…
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Today episode is all about thriving in Spiritual warfare. Your host Paul will discusses the participants of Spiritual Warfare as well as how to prepare for and win in this Battle. Key Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12 "10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand agai…
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A Christmas Sermon Galatians 4:4-5 "4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons." Support the showBy Paul Calcote
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A Conversation about Navigating the Holiday Season as a Couple. Related Episodes "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Marriage" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12256608 "Happy Spouse, Happy House" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12491335 Support the show
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A Thanksgiving Sermon Psalms 150:6 "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord" Support the show
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Giving you tips and wisdom on how to prioritize your mental health, thrive emotionally, and survive the holiday blues. Today's Guest: Annielle Timmons, a Mental Health Expert, motivational speaker, and therapist whose life purpose is to help others overcome seasons of adversities, grow through what they go through, and be the best versions of thems…
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A Conversation about Mental Health and Faith. Our guest today: Fatima Banister is a therapist and coach that’s all about mental health, faith, and purpose. She is the founder of Sis Health Yourself a sisterhood that helps women to improve their self worth by increasing trust in themselves and trust in God. https://www.sishealyourself.com/ Guiding S…
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Today's episode is more of a pep talk. Providing practical tips toward taking control of your life and becoming the best version of yourself as you answer God's call on your life. It's time to progress Spiritually, Relationally, Financially, Physically, and more...NO EXCUSES! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God! He gives us the vic…
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Today's episode is all about thriving in the area of physical health and fitness. We discuss fitness tips, combining faith and fitness, as well as barriers to a healthier life and ways to overcome. Our guest today, Wendie Pett, has been motivating people to make fitness and good nutrition apart of their daily routine. She teaches the balance of min…
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10 Ways to Beat the Monday Blues Connect to the Lord Develop a Happy Playlist Wear your favorite outfit more often Do a "Proud of" List Take a Break Exercise Declutter Curate your social media feed Always have something to Look Forward Ask for Help Scriptures from today's episode Psalms 42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in tu…
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Key Passage - Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthe…
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The Antidote to Anxiety Quotes from the episode "Spend less time focusing on your problems and spend more time focusing on your God, the problem solver. And watch how your joy increases and your anxiety decreases" "The more you worry the less you pray but the more you pray, the less you will worry" Philippians 4:6-7 "do not be anxious about anythin…
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A look at Philippians 3 Key Verses 10 "that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 12 "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own." Key Takeaways and our goals as believers: To Know Ch…
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In this text Paul admonishes us to live a Christ-centered life that includes 3 specific characteristics. Commitment to Unity. Courage in the Face of Opposition Contentment in the Midst of Suffering. Philippians 1:27-30 " Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of yo…
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Taking a look at the book of Philippians Key Verses Vs 7 "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Vs 21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." 3 Takeaways from today's episode Community matters, you need good people in your life. What God starts, He finishes, a…
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Today's episode is all about worship as your host, Paul, seeks to answer 2 questions. What is Worship? Why do we worship? Worship is so much more that the music that we sing, and Worship is so much more than what we do on Sunday mornings at Church, But true Worship is a lifestyle, it’s something we should do every day! Scripture Mentioned Romans 12…
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Rest is essential to your Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional health, so tune in as the host, Paul Calcote, discusses the benefits of rest. Scripture from today's episode Psalms 62:1 “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yo…
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Here are the 10 steps to a Joy-filled life Connect with Jesus Train your mind to see the good in each day. Don’t postpone your joy Plan your Joy Try new things Romanticize your life Count your blessings Don’t isolate yourself Don’t rush through life Smile more :) Scripture from today's episode John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill an…
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May is Mental Health Awareness month and today's episode centers around Mental Health and Fitness. Questions we answer: What does it look like to invite God into your fitness journey? What are the mental health benefits of exercise? How to live a happy and healthy life? Connect with the Guests: Nurse Practitioner Ebony Jenkins https://www.ebonyjenk…
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