EPISODE 36 | The Authentic Life

Every single person on the face of the planet has insecurities, fears, and growth areas. Even the most seemingly confident or put together person is facing battles unseen. So, how do we handle those? What do we do with the things that internally wreck, derail, and debilitate us? What do we do with the things that hold us back? In today’s episode we are delving into how to handle our weaknesses and insecurities, turning them into the very things that strengthen and compel us.

We all want to look the part, but is our fruit genuine? In this episode, we talk about the danger of spiritual imitation and how to recognize the real signs of growth in Christ. We are looking at the difference of presenting versus actually producing the fruit of the Spirit and living it out from a transformed heart. Optical illusion or actual fruit. Let's examine this together.

From our Ask Me Anything segment, today we are tackling whether you should always side with your spouse. In this commonly asked question, we are looking at whether a husband and/or wife always has to take the part of their spouse, show their undying “support,” and just agree with their spouse no matter what. It’s a sticky subject, but we’re untangling it in today’s Ask Me Anything episode!

There is no doubt our lives are consumed with technology and social media, and for many, it's become such an entrenched part of our lives that we don't know what to do without it. In this 2 Part series we are looking at the link between social media, technology and mental health, with a focus on anxiety. In Part 2 we are continuing to delve into the impact social media and technology have on our mental health as well as some ways to combat the negative ramifications of their usage in our lives.

There is no doubt our lives are consumed with technology and social media, and for many, it's become such an entrenched part of our lives that we don't know what to do without it. In this 2 Part series we are looking at the link between social media, technology and mental health, with a focus on anxiety. In Part 1 we are looking at what anxiety is, some statistics around it as well as statistics around the use of technology and social media, and then delving into the impact it has on our mental health. 

We live in a world that is full of filters, facades, and fabrications. From social media to AI, there’s so much around us that isn’t real, let alone authentic. In the world of mental health, we’re seeing the desperation for authenticity in this world and the damage from the lack thereof. People want real, but they don’t know how to find it, discern it, or even be it. Today, we are going to dive into how to live an authentic life.

Every single person on the face of this planet in the history of mankind has been given unique gifts, talents, and abilities. Every single person has been positioned in a specific place at a specific time around specific people with a specific purpose, but the question is, do we make the most of those opportunities? It comes down to stewardship. Do we steward what we’ve been given well? Today we will be exploring this concept of stewardship and making the most of your life.

Foundation Restoration is about to hit the 14 year mark as a ministry, and there’s been a lot of reflecting and reminiscing that comes with that. Fourteen years brings a lot of learning and lessons with it, and today is all about sharing that with you. In this episode, I want to share some of the key truths I have learned about ministry, leadership, and venturing out to do something out of the box and out of the boat. 

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions I get asked. Does therapy work? Does it really work? Or is it a waste of time and money? In this edition of the Ask Me Anything Segment, I am going to tackle this question thoroughly and highlight 3 key components to what makes or breaks therapy’s effectiveness. 

Anxiety. Everyone experiences it at one time or another, but for some, it’s a debilitating and very real part of their everyday lives. Anxiety can impact people in different ways, but regardless, it tends to grip us in a way that squeezes the very life out of our lives. So, what is anxiety? And how do we deal with it? What is the key to coping with anxiety?