This is the official podcast for Traffic Roots, the digital ad network for emerging markets.
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Life-giving encouragement to deepen your faith and renew your life! You know how every morning there are people waking up discouraged and often overburdened with fear, worry, stress, self-doubt and frustration about where their life is at and where it’s headed? The good news is God can change all that! God knows how to turn things around when life has gone sideways. For with God, all things are possible!! This is WHY we’re passionate about helping people deepen their faith in God so that the ...
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Keynotes & Breakouts from the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit.
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A weekly devotional, hosted by members and friends of the Love Thy Nerd Community.
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The God and Gigs Show
Allen C. Paul - Musician | Creative Coach | Author of "God and Gigs" & "Your Art, God's Heart"
Learn how to connect all the dots of your life - artistic, spiritual and business - so you can thrive as a creative. Hosted by life-long musician and creative coach Allen C. Paul, you'll hear the challenges and triumphs of visionary creatives and Christian entrepreneurs who have built thriving careers without compromising their faith. Topics we cover include: How To Start a Career in Music as a Christian; How to Make a Living as a Creative; How to Grow Your Audience while Honoring God; How t ...
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Studying the Bible through the eyes of a retired Law Enforcement Officer.
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"Cops, Criminals & Christ" is a podcast delving into the intertwining worlds of law enforcement, crime, and faith. With Dale Sutherland, a former narcotics Sergeant turned pastor, it features gripping narratives and candid interviews exploring behind-the-scenes work of life undercover, as well as the transformative power of faith in the lives of both cops and criminals. Tune in for compelling insights and real-life stories that challenge, inspire, and reveal God’s grace available through it ...
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Artist vs. Algorithms: How to Fight the Battle against Big Tech w/ John Lumgair, Animator
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Tap to send us a text! Have you gotten weary of trying to be authentic in a world full of cookie-cutter creativity, while also trying to play the social media game? If so, you're not alone, and one animation director is fighting to change that with a unique battle plan - a jazz-playing cow. John Lumgair, an award winning animation director out of L…
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Episode 149 | Amanda Souza: Unforgiveness - The Seemingly Unbeatable Boss
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Amanda Souza (GodSquad Church) shares 5 keys to defeating unforgiveness. For more on this topic for GodSquad Church, check out this video.De către Amanda Souza
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Health > Hustle: How to Get Fit and Live Well with Geo Valdez, Wellness Coach
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Tap to send us a text! Are you potentially sacrificing your health in your search for success? You may be one of many creatives, artists and entrepreneurs who are chasing dreams but cutting corners when it comes to their health - and the impact on your life could be devastating. In this powerful and transparent talk, you'll hear from a peak perform…
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Episode 148 | Nathan Webb: Global Nerds Unite!
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In this week's Bible Thump, Nerd Pastor Nate shares with us an interesting connection between gaming and Communion, sharing the history of World Communion Sunday.De către Nathan Webb
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What Should Your Creative Success Look Like Next Year?
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Tap to send us a text! Quick question: Are you successful yet? And if you're not sure...how can you know when you'll reach true creative success? In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestream on Fridays at 1pm on YouTube and other social media sites, we shared some personal reflections on what success actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. …
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How to Discover Your Unique Sound as a Musician w/ West Byrd, Recording Artist
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Tap to send us a text! In this episode, world-renowned musician, music director and recording artist West Byrd reveals the secrets on how to find your own sound from his experience as a top musician in R&B, jazz and other genres. From his early years as a reluctant musician, West shares how he had to struggle with insecurity from his unique musical…
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Episode 147 | Ren-Unfaire (w/ Steve Valdez)
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Steve Valdez of SavePoint Ministries shares a story of the worst Renfaire experience they had recently, and our shared culture of misery. Steve uses Philippians 4 to help encourage us as Christians to be beacons of hope, joy and contentment.De către Love Thy Nerd
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Is it REALLY Worth It to Be a Church Musician?
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Tap to send us a text! It's a musical exodus, but why is it happening? A lot of church musicians are quitting playing on Sundays. They don't see the benefit, or they are frustrated and burned out by the battles and internal struggles of ministry. However, some church musicians have THRIVED while playing every Sunday. What's the difference? In this …
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Episode 146 | Brett Vance: Pursuit of Worship
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Brett Vance (This Little Bean of Mine) brings a devotional out of 2 Samuel 12, as well as looking at difficult moments in history, to take a look at how Christians should respond to being called out in a sin, and how to positively move on after repentance. ThisLittleBeanOfMine.comDe către Love Thy Nerd
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No More Starving Artist! How to Build a Powerful Music Career That Lasts w/ Lennis Sabatino, Vocalist / Mentor
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Tap to send us a text! Are you sick and tired of living the "starving artist" lifestyle? If so, especially if you're a seasoned musician, it's way past time to break out of that mindset. And our guest has just the inspiring and informational message needed to transform your starving artist mindset into a confident creative mindset. New York native …
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Episode 145 | Questioning God (w/ Jaclyn S. Parrish)
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Jaclyn S. Parrish hosts this week's Bible Thump, bringing a message out of Luke 1 about what it really means to question God and if doing so is wrong.De către Love Thy Nerd
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Married to the Podcast: Unexpected Blessings on the Way to 300 Episodes w/ Allen and Lia Paul
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Tap to send us a text! We never saw this coming...but here we are. 300 episodes later, after starting this podcast on a pool table in our parents' garage, we're commemorating 7 years of podcasting and growing an amazing community. Our 'guest' is the person who knows better than anyone what's it's been like to see all of this come to pass - my (Alle…
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Episode 144 | Canon Events (w/ Mark Lutz)
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Mark Lutz (Lux Digital Church) brings a devotional all around "canon", inspired partially by his love/hate relationship with Star Wars.De către Love Thy Nerd
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S2E17: What Gave Jesus Fullness of LIFE and FOCUS for Everything He Did?
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The KEY is found in His relationship with His Father! Jesus said He could do nothing except what He saw the Father doing. It’s what gave life, meaning and purpose to everything He did while here on earth (John 5:19). We’re going to talk MORE about this, in TODAY’S EPISODE! What gave Jesus fullness of LIFE and FOCUS for everything He did? Take a lis…
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Episode 143 | Choosing Your Battles (w/ Hector Miray)
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Hector Miray (Faith & Fandom) brings a short devotional from 2 Timothy 2 about figuring out which battles are worth fighting.De către Love Thy Nerd
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BEST OF: How to Start Small and Make Big Moves with Warren Brown, Musician / Producer
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Tap to send us a text! The Bible says "don't despise small beginnings." Well, this episode is an example of why every small beginning can have a big ending. As God and Gigs approaches its 7th anniversary and our 300th episode, we're sharing some of our most impactful episodes that still bring truth and inspiration to our community. Back in 2017, wh…
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S2E16: What Problem in the World Does Your KINDNESS to Others Solve?
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What problem in the world does your KINDNESS to others solve? We live in an unkind world where people are often belittled, made to feel unworthy, less than, beneath consideration, and even deserving of scorn. Your KINDNESS to others gives people their dignity back. It’s a special gift a lot of people don’t see often, yet it communicates very powerf…
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How to Find Loyal and Affordable Assistants for Your Creative Business
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Tap to send us a text! Wish you could get help to accomplish everything on your creative to-do list, but feel like you can't afford good help, or find people to stick with you? Learn how we've figured out 3 ways to finally get the solid help you need without breaking the bank! We shared this info on our creative checkup livestream on YouTube which …
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Episode 142 | Trust God in Tough Times (w/ Amanda Sims)
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Join Amanda Sims from YouVersion as we delve into Jeremiah 29 and the powerful message of trusting God even in the hardest of times. Drawing from God's promises to the Israelites at the start of the Babylonian Exile, we'll explore how His plans for us are always for good, even when circumstances seem bleak. Be encouraged and find hope in God's fait…
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🔒 S2E15: How Can God Help Change the Way You See ADVERSITY?
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Subscriber-only episode How can God help change the way you see ADVERSITY in your life? You know how a lot of people wake up every morning, already thinking it’s going to be a BAD DAY? It’s like they’re planning to have a bad day, and they are going to make sure their prediction is right. Any sign of adversity or something that is going to be hard,…
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S2E14: What QUALITIES Does The Lord Look For In A Leader?
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The prophet Samuel had a very good feeling about this. He was the one appointed by God to anoint the next King of Israel. † When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” —1 Samuel 16:6 NIV And why not? Samuel was a smart and discerning man. He could see with his own eyes that Eliab, Jesse…
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2 Life-Saving Takeaways from Our Healthy Creative Livestream
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Tap to send us a text! Please don't listen to this episode. We know, that's a strange thing to say. But for the first time, we prefer that you check out the video format of this topic because we couldn't do it justice in an audio format. On August 9th, we shared a livestream workshop about the rash of untimely deaths suffered in the musician commun…
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Episode 141 | Knowing God (w/ Jamie Harris)
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Join Jamie Harris from Satellite Gaming as we explore the profound message of Hosea 6 in this devotional. Discover how God desires a deep, personal relationship with us more than mere rituals and sacrifices. We'll dive into the importance of truly knowing God and how this connection brings Him delight.…
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BTS of an undercover cop: the ADHD brain and it's impact on work and faith
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What really goes on behind the scenes (BTS) as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, let the audience listen in on a conversation they had between podcast recordings about Dale's ADHD brain, it's impact on his thinking, his work, and his faith. It gives an insightful look a…
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S2E13: What Would You Give for a 2ND CHANCE?
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What would you give for a 2ND CHANCE? When you put your faith and trust in Christ, you’re going to get a 2ND CHANCE! The world will not have any authority to label you as something “less than” in the eyes of God because you won’t belong to the world any longer. You’ll belong to God! For in Christ, . . . † He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkn…
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Build a Creative Community NOW
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Tap to send us a text! If you don't have a community as a creative in 2024, you're in DANGER. In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestreams held every Friday on YouTube, you'll discover why your creative project depends on you building connections and community - and you'll be introduced to the steps you need to take right away. Support the…
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Episode 140 | The Disciplines (w/ Radio Matt)
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Join Radio Matt from Love Thy Nerd as we dive into a devotional inspired by the dedication and discipline of Olympic athletes. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, we'll explore the basics of living a Christ-centered life, including prayer, quiet time, Bible study, generosity, and service. Just as athletes train for a perishable crown, we strive for…
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S2E12: Do You Ever Wonder If God HEARS Your Prayers?
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Do you ever wonder if God HEARS your prayers? Sometimes we PRAY in order to check our “prayer time” off, our TO DO list. The paradox, however, is that we don’t want God to hear our prayers in order to just check us off, His TO DO list. How can we live with greater confidence that God HEARS our prayers? Take a listen and find out! You can also READ …
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BEST OF: How to Master Your Creative Gift with Trent Phillips, Award-Winning Producer
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Tap to send us a text! What does it take to truly master your God-given creative gift? In this encore presentation of one of our most popular interviews ever, you'll learn the answer. From his roots as a music minister in Miami, to becoming the driving force behind a vast catalog of Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning albums and songs, Trent Ph…
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4 Ways to Balance Your Creative Side Hustle with Your Full Time Job
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Tap to send us a text! Feeling torn every time you head to your 9-to-5 job, as if you're cheating on your creative side hustle? And vice-versa? You shouldn't feel dissatisfied with either role you play as a creative, because like most artists, you may never make your full-time income from art alone. There's 4 key mindsets and strategies that you ca…
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Revive Your Artistry! How to Fight for Your Creative Dream w/ Victory Lyric, Entrepreneur
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Tap to send us a text! What do you do when your creative dream seems to be dying in front of you? Do you have the ability to keep it alive when things are going wrong? Our guest on the God and Gigs Show, entrepreneur, TV host and author Victory Lyric has seen the best and worst of the creative journey, and she's got the answers to that question. Fr…
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S2E11: How Are You Doing at RESTING in God’s Sovereignty and the Sufficiency of His Grace?
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How Are You Doing at RESTING in God’s Sovereignty and the Sufficiency of His Grace? Caring for the SOUL is more about WHO we are > than WHAT we do. If your identity is wrapped up only in your job (what you do for a living), you’ll never be able to rest because you’ll always be suffering with an “identity crisis.” How can you do better at RESTING in…
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God's Timing for Creatives: How To Determine Your Next Move
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Tap to send us a text! How do you know you're following God's timing for your creative life, and not your own? It can be incredibly scary and frustrating for a faith-focused creative to feel uncertain about God's will and timing - but there are clues that can help you determine when it's the right season to make a big move. In this Creative Checkup…
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See Your Sound! Educator Mickey Smith, Jr. Shares How to Unlock Your Creative Significance
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Tap to send us a text! Have you ever felt like the world just doesn't hear your voice? Struggling to shake a nagging sense of insignificance? In this uplifting conversation, Grammy-winning music educator and motivational speaker Mickey Smith Jr. shares his powerful insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing resilience, …
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Undercover police cases gone wrong
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What really goes on behind the scenes as an undercover cop? Dale Sutherland, retired DC police Sergeant and current pastor, along with host, Kristen Crew, take us back to hear what life is like as an undercover cop. It's easy to talk about the successful big cases, but in this episode they talk about a few of the undercover police cases that have g…
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7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Be an Influencer (If You're an Artist)
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Tap to send us a text! Are you tempted to compromise your artistic vision and values for the "riches" of influence? In this Creative Checkup discussion, you'll be introduced to 7 compelling reasons why you should resist the temptation to become an influencer as an artist. We're pointing out, with no holds barred, that the thought that these two pat…
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S2E10: How Do You Know Your Faith Is GROWING in the Right Direction?
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What kind of person is your faith LEADING you to become? In his second letter to the Christ-followers who were suffering from persecution on the outside and from false teaching on the inside, Peter encourages them by saying, . . . † For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith, virtue. —2 Peter 1:5a Just like your measure of faith i…
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Staying On Beat: David Chiverton Shares The Hidden Battles of Being a Successful Musician
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Tap to send us a text! What's the TRUE cost of being a top creative? And what untold struggles are you going to face as you achieve your God-given dreams? In this episode, renowned drummer and educator David Chiverton returns to The God and Gigs Show to share why being a successful musician is sometimes overrated, and why he prioritizes family and …
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S2E9: How Does Knowing WHO You Work for Impact the QUALITY of One’s Work?
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The “BEST BOSS in the World” doesn’t really describe WHO the Lord really is, or what He really means, to those who follow Him. He is so much more than what the world might term as a “boss.” WHO is He? And how does knowing WHO you work for impact the QUALITY of one’s work? We’re going to talk MORE about this, in this week’s S2E9: PODCAST EPISODE! Ta…
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S2E8: It was like Heaven was getting ready to take a DIVINE BREATH!
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It was the Day of Pentecost… Fifty days earlier, God raised Jesus from the dead. But on the Day of Pentecost, it was announced that Jesus had now been exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God’s right hand. And God the Father, just as He promised, gave Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit to pour out upon all that the people in attendance s…
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The Real Reason Creatives Procrastinate | Tips and Solutions
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Tap to send us a text! Do you struggle to do the ONE thing that would make the BIGGEST impact on your creative life? It seems faith-focused creatives can do everything well except the one thing that could change everything, and we procrastinate on the thing that should get our full attention. In this Creative Checkup, you'll learn a key principle t…
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Unlimited Creative: Phinees Robert Shares How to Find a Unique Niche Perfect for You
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Tap to send us a text! In a world of copycat creatives, can you become indispensable and unmistakable to those in your field? In this candid conversation, Haitian-American creative force Phinees "Phinestro" Robert shares his inspiring journey of curiosity, obedience, and using his gifts to serve humanity - so that you too can find your niche in a c…
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S2E7: Why Was Jesus’ ASCENSION into Heaven, Something His Disciples Couldn’t Take Their Eyes Off Of?
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It was immediately after Jesus’ LAST WORDS to His disciples. After saying to His disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them, and that they would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8), Jesus was taken up in a cloud. They watched the whole thing. In fact, they strained …
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Broke But Not Broken: How to Overcome Cash Flow Struggles as a Creative
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Tap to send us a text! Have you found yourself staring at an empty bank account, questioning your creative calling? Before you let doubt creep in, pause and consider this: a financial dry spell could be the catalyst you need to unlock new levels of abundance. What if this temporary setback is actually a divine invitation to realign your mindset and…
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Episode 139 | Gatekeeping Grace (w/ John Birkey)
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John Birkey (Two Words Podcast) brings a message from Jonah all about why we shouldn't gatekeep God's love from people we don't like.De către Love Thy Nerd
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S2E6: What’s So Significant about Jesus’ LAST WORDS to His Disciples Before Ascending into Heaven?
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It had been some 40 days since Jesus rose from the dead. Over those 40 days Jesus had been presenting Himself to His followers with many convincing proofs that He was alive! He was also speaking about the Kingdom. He told them not to depart from Jerusalem because something would be coming. In fact, He commanded them to wait for the promise of the F…
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From "When?" to "Win!" Coach Sandy B. Shares Secrets to Achieving Goals in 90 Days
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Tap to send us a text! Could you be just 3 months away from a breakthrough? Most of us have grand ambitions that seem impossibly far off - dreams we've locked away because "someday" feels lightyears away. But there's a way to turn your creative future in reality much, much faster. Sandra Barker McIntosh, host of the 90 Day Wins podcast and affectio…
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Episode 138 | I Can Do This All Day (w/ Bubba Stallcup)
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Bubba Stallcup brings this week's devotional, as he talks about perseverance, resilience, and purpose.De către Love Thy Nerd
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Episode 19: King Solomon with Special Guest Pastor Mark Valdez
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Art of Rivals: Does Competition Help Or Harm Your Creative Life?
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Tap to send us a text! Is "beef" bad for your creative health? We're not talking about steak or any other kind of food - this is about 'beef' or animosity between artists. What happens to creativity when artists engage in rivalry and competition? Does it elevate our artistry or distract from it? This intriguing discussion dives into famous rap beef…
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