Best Joy 2 Ears Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 272 | Cultivating True Joy in Your Everyday Life [DEVO] 7:07

4h ago7:07

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Hey Winner, In Nehemiah 11 and 12, we see that the wall has been completed for Jerusalem, and now it's time to repopulate the city. Moving to the city was a sacrifice for most because their livelihood was in farming, which is a bit harder to do in the city. But God gave them a variety of giftings for a reason. So that they could work together and c…

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Ep 271 | 5 Tips for finding time for having personal time with God in busy seasons 7:39

44m ago7:39

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Hey Winner, In one of my group coaching sessions, a great question came up that we discussed: What are some tips for finding time for having personal time with God in busy seasons? I'm in a season where I'm struggling to find the time. Spending time with God doesn't have to be an hour or two in a prayer closet! 5 minutes some days is all you need. …

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Ep 270 | Ditch the Hustle Culture While Still Hitting Your Goals - It's Possible! 31:46

11h ago31:46

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Hey Winner, Have you ever worn your busyness like a badge of honor like I have? I used to think that was the cool thing to do. Busy was cool. Oftentimes, being busy and having a packed schedule can make us FEEL like we're living a full and productive life, right? But hustling between events and commitments and all the things doesn't necessarily mea…

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Ep 269 | Passion is the Willingness to Take Action Because it's Your Responsibility [DEVO] 7:35

5d ago7:35

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Hey Winner, Passion is not an occasional interest, an entertaining hobby, or a sensual pleasure. Passion is the willingness to take action because I feel strongly that it is my responsibility to do so. What passion has God placed on your heart? What matters most to you? What is something that you feel very much a need to help fix? We are given pass…

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Ep 268 | (Part 2) Why I Left Social Media as a Writer and How It's Affecting My Bottom Line 28:54

7d ago28:54

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Hey Winner, In part two of my interview with Sandy Cooper and Mary K Tiller on their podcast, Writing Off Social, we chat about how my business has grown since leaving social media and what I'm doing to make it happen, as well as the response I get from other entrepreneurs in the online space when I tell them I'm not on social media. I also offer s…

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240. Why does Dr. Doom look like TONY STRAK?/ Deadpool & Wolverine SPOILERCAST!!! 2:11:18

25d ago2:11:18

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In this episode we cover Our trip to SDCC Marvel Hall H recap Robert Downey Jr is Dr. Doom Deadpool & Wolverine Non Spoiler & Spoiler Review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: / @nerdcoalitionlevelup7638 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/stores/nerdcoal... 🎙️Listen to our pod…

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Ep 267 | (Part 1) Why I Left Social Media as a Writer and How I Got Over My Fear of Missing Out 27:38

14d ago27:38

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Hey Winner, I left social media in January of 2021 for life and business, and I haven't looked back. And, honestly, I wrestled with so many fears and questions as I hit the pause button on social, like: How will I stay in the loop? How will I connect with other writers or with my readers? How will I sell my books? What if it doesn’t work? Well, tod…

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Ep 266 | Using Collaborations To Grow Your Email List, Audience and Authority Fast WITHOUT Social Media with Kristin Dronchi 29:20

25d ago29:20

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Hey Winner, One of the most pain-pointed questions I hear from other entrepreneurs who have a great product to sell and a powerful message to share is that they can’t figure out how to grow their audience quickly. It seems like they are putting themselves out there, doing all the right work, trying to grow the thing, but all they hear are crickets.…

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Ep 265 | How to Set up Your Social Media Accounts to be Offline with Samantha Harris 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Hey Winner, Okay, friend, you know I get on a soap box about not having to rely on social media for your business. You know I’m not really on social media at all anymore, not even for personal things. BUT… what if you want to be, but you just don’t want it to suck away all your time in your day? Honestly, my mission is for you to grow your business…

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239. FINALLY seen Bad Boys 4 and Axel Foley, good weekend for movies! Why can't Tyler Perry do the same? 1:22:23

29d ago1:22:23

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In this episode we cover Takeda playable at EVO Beverly Hills Cop Axel Foley Review Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black Review Bad Boys Ride or Die Review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/…

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238. From Thriller Photo to MVC back in town WE TOO 🔥 to be down!! (Part 1) 1:29:25

1M ago1:29:25

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This is part 1 of our double hitter In this part we cover: New Thriller photos from Michael Movie Marvel vs Capcom Collection announced Mortal Kombat 1 has low EVO numbers JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! http…

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238. Juneteenth to July 4th Kendrick C-Walked ALL OVER DRAKE'S GRAVE!!💀 (Part 2) 2:00:01

2M ago2:00:01

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This is part 2 of our double hitter In this part we cover: Kendrick Lamar's Pop up Concert The Fall of the B.E.T Awards Not Like Us Music video JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/stores/ner…

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Ep 264 | How Rashidat Odeyemi Broke off Her Toxic Relationship with Social Media 27:55

1M ago27:55

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Hey Winner, Are you feeling like social media is distracting you from life’s moments? Feeling the toxicity of it when you’re scrolling your feed? Wanting permission to do things differently? Rashidat Odeyemi was feeling that way not too long ago. She went on a journey of kind of posting on social media to posting 3 times a day to not posting at all…

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Ep 263 | How to Turn Followers into Customers with Email Marketing with Liz Wilcox 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Hey Winner, Are you getting email subscribers but really have no idea what to do with them? Have you let people find you, then they’ve opted into your newsletter or a free lead magnet you offer, but then does the communication end there? Do you have a strategy for nurturing your leads through email? Well, if you’ve struggled with getting consistent…

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Ep 262 | Are you All In? [DEVO] 6:40

2M ago6:40

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Hey Winner, We're at the end of chapter 10 of Nehemiah, and there's a list of all the names of Israelites who sealed their names with the Lord. Then they go on to say what they promise to do for the Lord. They are remembering his grace and his mercy throughout the whole time from leaving Egypt until now. They're remembering what the Lord did for th…

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Ep 261 | Crafting Your Personalized Goal Strategy in 7 Simple Steps 22:26

2M ago22:26

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Hey Winner, People don’t succeed by chance. It’s not by chance, it’s a choice. It starts with a decision, then a plan, and finally, working the plan while tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary. Today we’re going to dive deep into the first three steps of the game planning process: 1) define the goal in writing 2) define a definite d…

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Unlocking Choir Mastery: Rehearsal Strategies, Theological Reflections on 'My Hope is Built on Nothing Less', and Band Collaboration With Ben and Renee Westry 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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There is no single way of conducting a successful choir rehearsal. Unlock some of the secrets to conducting effective choir rehearsals with insights from seasoned choir directors and their friends, Ben and Renee Westry, music directors at the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church. Ben and Renee discuss their journey from being young musicians in t…

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Ep 260 | 10 Reasons to Get off Social Media Today with Kassy Eichele 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

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Hey Winner, Social media can be a great way to connect with people from your past or even new friends you’ve met along the way. But it can also be a detriment to creating real, deep connections in real life. Social media can be a fun way to show off all that you do, but it can also be a danger if you share too much. Want to get off but afraid of FO…

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Ep 259 | When Our Kids are Tougher than We Are - 3 Ways to Build Mental Toughness 19:31

2M ago19:31

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Hey Winner, When things are tough, do you lean toward giving up right away? Or do you look for ways to push past the challenges and continue pressing forward? This is THE question, right? It's so hard to stick with things when we're frustrated or feeling like nothing's working. We start questioning, well is this really where God wants me? Shouldn't…

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Ep 258 | With Grace and Mercy God is Calling Us Back to Him [DEVO] 5:42

3M ago5:42

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Hey Winner, The Israelites took the good gifts God gave them, but they rejected the giver. How we do that too, don't we? We forget what God has done for us. We chase after idols or things of this world. Promotion, money, entertainment. We forget to run to the giver who gives these good gifts. And, even so, he's still standing there with open arms f…

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Ep 257 | Change how you see and set goals 21:43

2M ago21:43

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Hey Winner, Setting a specific goal just takes a little planning and reverse engineering. In the past few episodes we’ve talked about how to create a vision and set bold, purposeful goals, but now it’s time to do something with them. Now it’s time to take that larger dream and break it down into stepping stone goals that are doable and realistic to…

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EP 256 | Remembering What God's Done in our Lives [DEVO] 8:28

3M ago8:28

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Hey Winner, In Nehemiah 8 we saw Israel worshipping the Lord. They spent about a month rejoicing because the joy of the Lord was their strength. They worshipped and celebrated all that God has done for them. Now In Nehemiah 9 we move into a transition time of confession. Confession is a way to restore our hearts to God. We restore fellowship with h…

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Ep 255 | How Relying on Social Media Can Lead to Burnout and What to Do about it with Michelle Grosser 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Hey Winner, Did you know that relying on social media for your business marketing can actually lead to burnout? There are so many ways it affects not only our mental health, but also our nervous system, and when we burnout, it’s much harder to recover and start again. That’s why I wanted to bring nervous system expert Michelle Grosser in today to t…

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EP 254 | Do You Shy Away from the Word When Things Get Tough? [DEVO] 7:35

3M ago7:35

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Hey Winner, The wall is done and now the Jews are soaking up the word. There aren't thousands of Bibles readily available for them to have in their own tents. No, they come together to hear an orator read the word. They read for hours together. They long for it. God's word is our treasure, but we often neglect it for other things. Think about it...…

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Ep 253 | 5 Steps to Setting Bold Purposeful Goals and Why You Need to 25:47

3M ago25:47

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Hey Winner, What keeps us from actually doing the thing to achieve our goals? It comes down to the question of, “Are your goals aligned with your purpose?” Because if they are aligned with your values and where you feel led to serve, then this will lead to more meaningful and sustainable success. If they aren’t aligned, we may not be as motivated t…

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Ep 252 | There's Still More to Be Done [DEVO] 5:55

3M ago5:55

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Hey Winner, The wall was built, but there was more to be done. Once you hit a goal, it doesn't stop there. There's still more to be done. Nehemiah 6:15-16 says the wall was finished in 52 days and all the surrounding nations were afraid once they heard about it because they perceived that the work had been done with the help of God, which, of cours…

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Ep 251 | Do you have a process to work through your doubts? 9:56

3M ago9:56

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Hey Winner, I'd say in the last week I've had a few doubts... Is this really where God wants me? Is my message resonating with anyone? Is this just too hard to make work right now? Am I good enough? How about you? Can you relate? Maybe you're asking, "But, Gabe, how can you have those questions when you have a successful business?" Because we all d…

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237. Michael Jackson Teaser at Cinemacon 2024, meanwhile Freaknik disappoints 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

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DISCLAIMER: THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED WEEKS AGO BUT RELEASE THE FULL SHOW FOR YOU. In this show we cover: Michael Biopic Teaser Freaknik documentary The deaths of O.J Simpson, Lou Gossett Jr and Chance Perdomo JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealner…

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Hearing the Harmony: The Hymn 'It Is Well With My Soul', Diversity in Choir, and the Joy of Choir Sundays at Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship. 57:06

3M ago57:06

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Step into the vibrant Choir Room where the rich tapestry of song and spirit comes to life. This week, my co-hosts Dorian Johnson, Mietta Stancil-Farrar, and I, Greg Thomas, as we uncover the poignant history of the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul" and then followed by a live rendition by the enchanting Sarai Negron-Ingold. Mietta brings us the CRQ an…

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Ep 250 | How to Create a Balanced Schedule as a Woman Entrepreneur with Sasha Star Robertson 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Hey Winner, If you’re anything like me, you have a lot of roles and a lot of things on your plate that you juggle on a daily basis. With all the kid activities, work responsibilities, trying to keep up with the home management, how in the world can we add working on our online business into the mix while still maintaining any kind of balance? Well,…

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Ep 249 | Can I Start a Business WITHOUT Social Media? 23:43

4M ago23:43

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Hey Winner, I'm excited to share my social media story with you today. I did this interview with Rashidat Odeyemi on her YouTube channel, and I thought I should bring it to you as well. We walk through: Why I chose to get off social media for life and business Top three ways I connect with my target audience since I'm off social How to be flexible …

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Ep 248 | Sick of being a slave to the social media algorithm? Ready to market your business differently? 5:53

4M ago5:53

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Hey Winner, Are you sick of feeling like you HAVE to be on social media for business marketing? Are you tired of trying to grow your business the hustle-culture way? Are you longing for deeper relationships rather than fleeting ones in your scroll. Are you ready to use social media how you want (or not at all)? Then I want to invite you to the Grow…

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Ep 247 | How Can You Do SEO Simply? Breaking Down Website SEO to Make it Less Scary with Faith Hanan 26:25

4M ago26:25

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Hey Winner, When social media marketing started, Faith Hanan was all over that and poured so much time and effort into it, only to realize that she couldn’t sustainably do that and maintain the type of boundaries and presence that she wanted for herself and her family. So she took those same skills that she was using on social media and poured them…

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Ep 246 | Are you (or someone else) talking yourself out of the work you're called to do [DEVO] 10:51

4M ago10:51

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Hey Winner, In Nehemiah 6, those opposed to the wall did everything they could to get Nehemiah to stop the project. And the enemy does the same thing to us in our own projects. First, he'll try to destroy us. If he can't destroy us, he'll try to distract us. If he can't distract us, he'll try to discourage us. And if he can't discourage us, he'll t…

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Ep 245 | How Do I Know I'm Pursuing Goals God's Way? 4 Steps to Be Sure 17:51

5M ago17:51

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Hey Winner, Do you ever question the dreams you have or the goals you're pursuing? Do you wonder if they're really God-given or if you just think you're supposed to do them? Do you get weary as you go through the motions? Do you wish you knew that you were working in your calling? Dreaming is a God-given blessing! He wants us to dream. He wants us …

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Hymns of Praise and Choir Mastery Cultivating a Transformative Singing Experience 44:54

4M ago44:54

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As we gather in the Choir Room this Easter, a time of reflection and rejoicing unfolds through the power of choral music. The episode kicks off with a stirring reminder of Christ's sacrifice, captured in Kurt Carr's poignant composition, performed remotely during the 2020 pandemic by Greg Thomas and Misty Quinn, and we're transported through the ri…

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Ep 244 | 4 ways to help others handle opposition & discouragement [DEVO] 11:44

5M ago11:44

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Hey Winner, In Nehemiah 5 we notice that the Jews become discouraged once again and our struggling to build the wall of Jerusalem. They know the wall is for their own good and protection, but they're struggling to make means meet in the meantime. They're mortgaging their fields and even selling their kids to slavery to pay the debts they owed. The …

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Ep 243 | How to Dream Again and Make an Impact after Having to Leave Behind a Career You Love 34:30

5M ago34:30

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Hey Winner, At the peak of his career in the automotive industry, Rich had to give it up due to chronic health challenges, and it left him wondering, "What's next?" He wants to make an impact with the gifts God has given him. He’s feeling the nudge to make waves in the car and homesteading industries, but he was struggling to catch the vision for w…

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236. X-Men 97 Brings JOY while Nickelodeon Brings HORROR.....What a childhood right? (Part 1) 1:54:49

5M ago1:54:49

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In this episode we cover Quiet on the Set The Dark Side of Kids TV X-Men 97 Episodes 1&2 review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoalition.com 👕Buy our merch! https://teespring.com/stores/nerdcoalition 🎙️Listen to our podcast: The Nerdgasm…

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Singing Through Life's Challenges PART 2: The Spiritual Essence of The Hymn, Disney's - "Encanto's" Adassa on Balancing Career and Family in Music With Christ at the Helm. 59:09

5M ago59:09

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Choir is a fusion of singing, faith, community, and tradition that resonates with many of us. In this episode we've orchestrated a vibrant discussion around reviving choir traditions, the undervalued power of corporate singing, and the intricate challenges choir directors confront in today's ever-evolving world, particularly in the wake of a pandem…

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Ep 242 | Build Your Wall in the Midst of Opposition and Distraction [Devo] 9:18

5M ago9:18

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Hey Winner, What do you do when opposition comes your way? You are on the path you wholeheartedly believe God wants you on, but it seems every way you turn, you come up against a stumbling block or some type of distraction trying to get you to stop. In Nehemiah 4:1-6, the Israelites came up against opposition as they were working on the wall. And t…

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Ep 241 | From Virtual Assistant to OBM Agency - How Christy Beard Expanded Her Vision into a God-Sized Dream 22:41

5M ago22:41

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Hey Winner, Christy has big dreams for her business growth, but it didn’t start out that way. It started as a smaller virtual assistant business where she took her 30+ years of experience and started helping business owners get organized online. Her vision has expanded way beyond being a solopreneur into how she can scale and help even more busines…

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Singing Through Life's Challenges: The Spiritual Essence of The Hymn, Disney's "Encanto's" Adassa on Balancing Career and Family in Music With Christ at the Helm. 36:05

6M ago36:05

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As the harmonies of "Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" resonated in the Choir Room, Dorian Johnson enlightens us on this deep content rich hymn of the church. Mietta Stancil-Farrar navigates us through our CRQ to discuss the rich tapestry of choir beyond the church walls, uncovering the wide-reaching impact of gospel music from serene nursing home …

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235. Movies you NEED to Watch During Black History Month 2:11:54

6M ago2:11:54

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Last day of Black History Month! In this episode we cover: Top Movies that you should watch during Black History Month Genius MLK/X Review New Michael Jackson set photos The Color Purple 2023 Review JOIN THE COALITION: 🌍Nerd Coalition: Level Up!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciZJh9LEpB2DbiTeDMw4Jg 🌍Check our website: https://therealnerdcoaliti…

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Ep 240 | How Coming Together in Community Grows YOU [Devo] 9:26

6M ago9:26

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Hey Winner, Nehemiah 3 teaches us about community. It's about people from all walks of life coming together to begin building the wall to rebuild Jerusalem. When you look deeper in the chapter, you notice three things: There were no carpenters or professional wall builders in the mix These were ordinary people from every walk of life God always use…

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Ep 239 | 3 Practical Ways to Create a Vision that Aligns with Your Passions, Purpose, and Core Values 21:01

6M ago21:01

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Hey Winner, Why does a clear vision matter, and how do we uncover and define our unique passions and purpose? How do we catch the vision God wants us to have, and how do we know that’s the one? What does goals God’s way actually mean? If you have any of these questions, then you’re in the right place because today we’ll chat about: The significance…

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Ep 238 | Arise! A Reminder of Your IDENTITY and WHO You are [Devo] 9:53

6M ago9:53

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Hey Winner, Once Nehemiah got approval from the king to leave and go rebuilt Jerusalem's walls, he came up against other oppositions of enemies who didn't want him to be successful, but also opposition from God's people themselves because they were so discouraged and weary already. He had to remind them of who they were and encourage them to join h…

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Ep 237 | 3 Ways to Recognize Perfectionism in Our Lives with Winter Liscano 43:25

6M ago43:25

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Hey Winner, Perfectionism is one thing that really prevents us from moving forward with our goals or with our businesses. It can stop us in our tracks and become an excuse for why we haven’t really truly made the effort to achieve our goals. Do it imperfectly. Done is better than perfect. Heard these things before? BUT… how? We need to illuminate t…

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Ep 236 |The ONE Formula You Need for Allowing God to Lead Your Life and Business [Devo] 7:17

6M ago7:17

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Hey Winner, We are called to pray fervently, and God is and will be working in the background, but we have a role to play too. Waiting is an action verb. In waiting for the Lord's answers or the, "Yes, go!" we can be planning what the next steps are, and, along the way, God will confirm them (or change them). We need to be in motion for God to move…

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Ep 235 | How to Identify & Set Simple Goals as a Mom with Limited Time with Toni-Ann Mayembe 23:33

6M ago23:33

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Hey Winner, This episode first aired on The Real Happy Mom podcast with Toni-Ann, and I just so enjoyed our conversation that I wanted to bring it to you! In this episode, you'll hear Toni-Ann interviewing me about all things creating simple goals that you CAN and WILL finish in the season of life you're in. We talk about how to identify goals that…

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