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My guest, Honey Duncan, is celebrating her 7th year of sobriety today – February 20, 2024. 

It took just one pain pill to cause her descent into addiction. While that pain pill helped with her back pain, it also helped numb her emotional pain. She liked how that pill seemingly solved her problems. 

She quotes actor Russell Brand in her interview. He said, “Drugs and alcohol are not my problem. Reality is my problem. Drugs and alcohol are the solutions to my problem.” 

Four overdoses scared her, but they were not her rock bottom. Jail was. While there, Honey decided, “I was made for more.” Jail was the needed ‘wakeup call’ to take recovery seriously. 

Today is a day of celebration. One in which Honey will give all the credit to God for breaking the stronghold of addiction.

Notable quotes from this episode with Honey Duncan:

·         “I don’t know at what point I gave up on being worthy. But I was like I’m never gonna be worthy, so I might as well be bad.”

·         “There’s no running away from your pains. You have to confront them and overcome them.”

·         “The only person my anger is hurting is myself.”

Bible verses:

·         Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”

·         Ephesians 6:12 NLT “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”

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Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick, where today we’re diving deep once again with Peter Zaremba into the transformative power of the Welcoming Prayer. This practice is your toolkit to embracing difficult emotions right where you are – focus on the emotion, welcome it with open arms, and surrender it actively to God. Our experiences and insights reveal how welcoming your feelings, not the circumstances, can shift your perspective and connect you deeper to divine peace. It's not about the noise around you but the stillness within you. Transform fear into love, chaos into serenity, and unrest into a profound sense of presence.

Join us as we welcome and surrender to the uncomfortable – turning every moment into an opportunity for growth and connection with the ever-present love of God.

 HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Episode 288 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "7 Toxic Outcomes of Maintaining Control"
Episode 289 - Michael with Peter Zaremba, "Releasing Control, Embracing Serenity"
Episode 290 - Rob Mathes, "Bridging the Sacred and Secular: A Chat with Rob Mathes" 

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Just surrender to God.

We hear it all the time.

But what does it actually mean?

And how do you do it?

Some of y'all are being told to surrender to God and you'd love to, but you just don't know how.

It's important to note that surrender isn't something you just do once. 

It's a daily decision. It's a lifestyle. It's a moment by moment attitude and posture of the heart toward God, His Word, and the Holy Spirit.

Here are my 3 biblical definitions of surrender that work together in unison:

1) to cease resisting to God and submit to HIs authority
2) to give up or hand over a right, person, or possession to God
3) to abandon oneself entirely to the will of the Father and the Holy Spirit

I may be the first to tell you that surrender can be hard. But the more you do it, the easier it gets. It's like a muscle. 

Surrender is letting go. It's giving over the need to control everything.

YoursSurrender leads to the peace and prosperity of your soul.

James 4:7 says, "Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you."

What you can't control, surrender to God.

It may be a dream, mindset, or future plan. 

If it's leading to mental bondage, you need to put it in God's hands.

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." (1 John 2)

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We're called to live a life of surrender. There's some things in our life that we need to surrender daily in order to truly be set free. In this podcast episode I give a list of things God may be calling you to surrender to experience deeper levels of His presence. Surrender isn't always easy, but it leads to peace. Surrender is like a muscle. The more we exercise it, the easier it gets. God bless you and thanks for listening.

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In this revelatory episode of "1001 Ways to Higher Consciousness," we explore the profound concept that aligning with God's Will always brings happiness and success. 

Delving into Dr. David R. Hawkins' Map of Consciousness, we examine the calibrated levels of consciousness related to this idea, shedding light on the powerful connection between letting go and letting God and happiness and success.

**Episode Highlights:**

• Understanding the significance of consciousness levels on Dr. David R. Hawkins' Map of Consciousness.
• Exploring the calibration of 485 - "Aligning with God's Will always brings happiness and success."
• Embracing the idea of "letting go and letting God" (calibration 540) as a pathway to peace and fulfillment.
• Tapping into the level of God's Will (calibration 850) for ultimate alignment with universal intelligence and purpose.
• Recognizing that happiness and success align with God's Will (calibration 520) and intertwine with our spiritual journey.
• Embracing the

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Episode Title: Jesus, Take the Wheel!

Hosts: JWald

Guest: Pastor Jennifer Hernandez

Date: July 12, 2023

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In this episode, WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST! Ruby La Bianca and I discuss what is looks like to surrender to the process of letting God work the soil of your heart, how Jesus is the high priest who relates to us even in surrender, and how the process may not be without uncomfortability but there are such amazing moments of sweetness throughout. We look at several passages of scripture, Jesus' last words on the cross, and our own personal experiences to draw the conclusion that any unsurrendered ground IS the enemy's territory. 

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Theme: There is a miracle waiting to happen in your life. Like the wedding in Cana, His wine is there for you!

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Title: Jesus, Take the Wheel!

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Date: July 15, 2023

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In this relationship with God, being obedient is what we are always told, right? Obey God. Obey His voice, His commands. Well how do you do that?

If you're wondering about obedience to God, surrendering to God, hearing God, and listening to God, you're in the right place.

Are you ready for some practical steps to understanding obedience when it comes to your relationship with God so that you can confidently walk out His plan for your life?
Do you want all that He has for you?

The Bible says that God knows the plans He has for you, and that those plans are good, to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future. Is that what you're looking for? If it is, then I know you will love this episode.

Today I am sharing with you my top three do's and don'ts when it comes to obedience to God. These simple and practical strategies truly will help you walk in obedience in your life.

I even share a true story of my friend Lauren (host of the Healthy & Empowered Living podcast), and how one conversation together while out for a walk shifted so much in her life immediately.

The best part of every episode of the His Word My Walk podcast is that I truly get to share with you how I walk out these truths in my own life. I vulnerably share my own struggles, my own challenges, and the outcomes (if I've made it there yet).

Grab your notebook and Bible, and let's go!

My prayer is that you are encouraged and challenged in this episode as you desire to grow your relationship with God and spend time in His Word, the Bible.

It's all for His glory,
Kaela

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The enemy is coming for your thoughts and it's time to shut him up once and for all! This guide takes five of the most common lies of Satan and I give you Scripture to fight those lies with the truth. With prayer templates and a video teaching, grab this free guide now!

You are chosen and set apart by God. It's time to confidently and boldly walk out the calling He has on your life, and that means fighting back against the lies of the enemy!

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On the Daily Hope, Max Bard highlights key takeaways & life lessons from Relentless Hope with Steve Gatena.  In this spiritually uplifting episode of "Relentless Hope," Sally Burke, President of Moms in Prayer International, shares insightful perspectives on leadership, guided by divine grace and surrender to God. She emphasizes the importance of prayer, the Bible, and empathetic listening in our leadership roles. Sally reassures us that mistakes are part of the journey and encourages leading with God at the heart, thus opening up the possibility of a spiritual awakening. Referencing a quote from Dwight L. Moody, she leaves us with the message that surrendering our lives to God can lead to unimaginable blessings.

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Just surrender it to God. Just obey God. It’s simple, right? Really? It is? I want to continue the discussion today about surrendering to God and bring in obedience too. What comes first? How do you actually do it? What if I can’t let it go? Stay with me for the next 20 minutes because I’ve got some insight for you that God has been working out in my own life. My prayer is that you’ll leave this episode with fresh understanding and a heart to keep going as I share with you the foundation of your surrender and the foundation of your obedience.

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Caesar Kalinowski is a serial church planter, coach, and the author of several books, including the top-selling, The Gospel Primer. Caesar and his wife are lovers of discipleship and together they help others learn how to incorporate discipleship into their every day lives and today he’s going to be OUR coach! Caesar and I chat about what living a discipleship lifestyle looks like in each of our homes. Then we jump into how we can be intentional about discipling others by harnessing rhythms that already exist in our lives and how churches can use a top down model to begin building a culture of discipleship in their congregation. There is so much great advice, you won’t want to miss a moment of this.

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Friends, I’m excited to continue my conversation with Nancy Gavilanes on professional dreams, work, and faith! If you haven’t listened to part one yet, be sure to do so! I promise you’ll be empowered to see your work through a new lens. Today’s topic? Pray, Prepare, Pursue.

In today’s episode, Nancy and I chat about:

💥 How God wastes none of our professional experiences
💥 How to overcome fear, doubt, and worry so that you can live the adventure God has for you
💥 How to start dreaming with God again after you’ve been hurt and disappointed
💥 The four keys to living our God-given dreams
💥 Three tips if you find yourself making a career switch

Friends, I pray this episode gives you the confidence to know that you don’t have to keep striving. You can be still and know that God will open the right doors and close the wrong doors professionally. You don’t have to focus on your circumstances, but instead, focus on the God who has called you and equipped you to do good work!

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Dr. Jen Bennett is a driven visionary communicator who has a unique way of connecting with her audience. She enjoys teaching, leading, and building and is committed to helping others be successful. As the Hodson Endowed Faculty of Entrepreneurship at Indiana Wesleyan University, Jen equips college students to “seek the welfare of the city” through their entrepreneurial ventures and to lead with influence to impact culture for Christ.​
Jen has consulted various entrepreneurs, small business owners, ministries, organizations, and college students in social media, personal branding, marketing, and public relations. She is the author of the book #BeWorthFollowing: How to be Different and Influence People in a Crowded Social World and host of the She Impacts Culture podcast, a podcast for trailblazing, faith-based women who want to lead with influence and impact culture for Christ. 

173 – Is there anything you need to surrender to God?

This week's episode is a parable about  six year-old Charlotte, who tries to take all 12 of her stuffed animals on a hike, crammed into her backpack.

But it's not so easy to keep them all tucked away. One after the other they either fall in the water, get left behind, get covered in mud, or fall in a thorn bush.

But Charlotte is determined to take all her "friends" with her each day.

Join in the fun and listen as the wise little six-year old summarizes the camping and hiking trip:

“I had the best time ever and my favorite thing was that I learned sometimes the things you love, hold you back when you hold onto them too much. Sometimes you have to let go of the things you love so you can go where you want to.”

The question is on the table for you and me: What will you take out of your overloaded backpack? What will you surrender so you can follow Christ more closely?

Check out the full transcript of this episode at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/173.

I also make mention of a conversation I had with my friend Pam Fields, host of The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith Podcast. Pam shares how she was able to surrender something from the past and accepting the Holy Spirit's gift in exchange.

Two previous parables on The Bible Speaks to You Podcast:
Episode 14 – Would You Let Jesus in Your House if You Hadn’t Cleaned Up for Weeks?
Episode 32 – The Parable of the Unbaked Cake

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Friends, if you are a dreamer, a doer, and an achiever (like me), you will love this episode! 

I'm excited to introduce you to Nancy Gavilanes, a sought-after speaker, prolific writer, passionate evangelist, and life coach with a heart for encouraging people as they walk by faith and live their God-given dreams. 

In today's episode, Nancy shares her personal story of professional dreams and success and her journey's lifelong lessons. 

Nancy and I specifically chat through:

💥 The top 3 warning signs for when achievement and accomplishments have become our idol
💥 How to not allow the desire for more to become our idol
💥 Setting healthy boundaries between moving forward in our work and being content with where God has us
💥 How to surrender our professional dreams to God

Friends, we live in a very achievement, driven world. If we're not careful, we will find our identity is tied to what we achieve and accomplish. This episode will encourage you to place your professional dreams in the hands of Jesus and to trust the journey that He has you on.

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Dr. Jen Bennett is a driven visionary communicator who has a unique way of connecting with her audience. She enjoys teaching, leading, and building and is committed to helping others be successful. As the Hodson Endowed Faculty of Entrepreneurship at Indiana Wesleyan University, Jen equips college students to “seek the welfare of the city” through their entrepreneurial ventures and to lead with influence to impact culture for Christ.​
Jen has consulted various entrepreneurs, small business owners, ministries, organizations, and college students in social media, personal branding, marketing, and public relations. She is the author of the book #BeWorthFollowing: How to be Different and Influence People in a Crowded Social World and host of the She Impacts Culture podcast, a podcast for trailblazing, faith-based women who want to lead with influence and impact culture for Christ. 

I think you may find this episode to have an interesting conversation with David H. Green because he's a talented and interesting guy. He's an author, musician, filmmaker, spiritual teacher, inventor, and also a rabbi - and this is the first time I've had a guest talk about some of the traditional Jewish beliefs. But we talked about spirituality generally and especially about the real you - i.e., your soul. The discussion came around to oneness, and David (as a musician) used the interesting analogy of playing in a symphony, which I liked. But we also covered topics such as resistance, surrender, humility, acceptance, purpose, learning life lessons, and love. Near the end, David told listeners to "Get the courage to be spiritual" in response to a world that often denies spirit, kindness, and goodness, And he advised us to "Turn down the distractions and find time to talk with God within you." Yes, the inner work, or even just finding the time to go within and quietly listen to our soul, is one of the most beneficial things we can do. You can learn more about him at RealYouProject.com, or look for David H. Green on social media.

Per Raymond Posch (host) - All 108 episodes of Our Spiritual Life remain accessible, but new episodes are not being added. All new episodes are being published under my New Ways of Being podcast. Learn about me and New Ways of Being at RaymondPosch.com. Listen to new episodes at www.NewWaysofBeing.world.

Our Spiritual Life was honored to be included in the FeedSpot 100 Best Spiritual Podcasts (blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts) in May 2023.
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In this week's "Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness" something came to me that I wanted to share with you.

I feel like it's an advanced spiritual understanding, that if you "get it', then your efforts at letting go of many lower-level things will help you raise your consciousness more readily.

So what I am sharing with you today is how to let go of aversions and attractions, and surrender to God that effort and intention.

During my discussion of letting go of aversions and attractions, I discuss what aversions are and what attractions are with examples and help you to understand why you would even want to let go of aversions and attractions.

I also tell a story about a lesson in letting go of aversions and how the opportunity to learn about letting go of aversions came to me through my experience watching The Ranch on Netflix.

Listen in how I describe my initial aversion to some aspects of The Ranch on Netflix. I then describe how insights came to me about the issue I had aversions to and how the aversion melted away when I recognized another point of view (call it God's view).

I then share a review of The Ranch on Netflix from a different perspective and understanding. When you operate from higher levels of consciousness you start to see things through a truer lense and understanding.

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As you look around at the social climate in today's world, you can easily get discouraged by the moral decline that appears to be so tangible and uncontrollable. In today's episode, Natasha Ann Miller of http://marriedandyoung.com/ gives us some very encouraging words of wisdom for parents, singles, and young women and men who desire to see their children or themselves surrender to God by walking in purity.