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Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPCattitudesanswers.blogspot.com
A healthy lifestyle from a Christian perspective with marriage and family counselor Olen Baker.
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Episodes

Is Stress Management Worthwhile?

The answer, is yes. You don't have to be perfect to be acceptable, but you do have to be responsible for your choices. Shake off the stress with solutions and start that conversation with God.

Apr 22, 20242 minEp. 576

How Does Strife Create Stress?

Strife is defined as conflict or discord and left alone will be a sure path to stress. Finding a solutiion is your best defense. Find out WHY it's happening and turn to God for a new path.

Apr 19, 20242 minEp. 575

How Can Stress be Good for Me?

We all experience stress at different levels. It's a part of life. But letting stress change our behaviors constantly leads to...more stress. Remember, God know's what's ahead. Let him handle it.

Apr 17, 20242 minEp. 574

Does God Care Where I Fit in Society?

Status seeking is often loaded with stress. God warns us of thinking we are above another person. Remember, we are all precious in his sight.

Apr 15, 20242 minEp. 573

What is Status Seeking?

We all want to be successful. Success is defined by how you measure up to others. Is that really how God want's us to live our lives?

Apr 12, 20242 minEp. 572

What is Jealously?

Through comparisions, you diminish who you are, by overlooking the gifts and talents God has given you. No need to compare. Look in the mirros and discover who you are.

Apr 10, 20242 minEp. 571

Can I Overcome Self-Deception?

It's tough but we all need to face the truth and the consequences in life. Ignoring the truth about ourselves can damage what's ahead.

Apr 08, 20242 minEp. 570

What is Duplicity?

Have you ever had to cover the way you really feel about something. Be careful about throwing stones because they can inflict pain that never heals. Turn to God and he will lead you in the right direction.

Apr 05, 20242 minEp. 569

When Can Generosity go too Far?

Generosity is a God inspired behavior. But sometimes generosity can be taken out of context so that it has the reverse effect. Has that ever happened to you>

Apr 03, 20242 minEp. 568

How Can I Avoid Self-Deception?

Self-deception is a slipery slope and can and will cross the line of what God intends for us to be and do. If you are stuck in self-deception, decide right now to seek God's wisdom and make a turn towards the truth.

Apr 01, 20242 minEp. 567

The Danger of Deception

Though sin may have gained a foothold in your life, through deception, God's grace is stronger. Today, it's time to turn away from deception and turn towards God. Tomorrow will me a much better day.

Mar 29, 20242 minEp. 566

Why is Deception Bad?

Deception is everywhere in our world. Satan decieved Adam and Eve. You are not alone, but the good news is, God has you covered with his love and mercy.

Mar 27, 20242 minEp. 565

Why are Secrets Bad?

That little voice inside is God, telling you to face whatever consequences and cleanse how you live. Anything else is toxic and eventually will have disasterous consequences. Time to tell the truth.

Mar 25, 20242 minEp. 564

What is Betrayal?

Deceit and secrets are a choice as are truth and honesty. Betrayal happens when we follow the wrong path. God will help us find the right way.

Mar 22, 20242 minEp. 563

How Can I Avoid Shame and Guilt?

Our eyes are the windows to our soul. Lying eyes are impossible to hide. The truth, even when it hurts, is the only way to a better place.

Mar 20, 20242 minEp. 562

Does Suspicion Poison the Mind?

Suspicion is darkness, because we don't fully understand the impact of a situation. That darkness is banished by the light of Jesus. Start the journey with a conversation with God. That is your first step.

Mar 15, 20242 minEp. 560

How Can I Confront Suspicion?

Suspicion is a primitive instinct. It does have positive attributes. Suspicion is a red flag that when addressed, can stop further damage. Consider talking first to God for a solution.

Mar 13, 20242 minEp. 559

What is the Root of Suspicion?

Secrecy feeds suspicion. Our minds can play tricks on us, and it does when we don't fully understand the "truth". Talk to God and make sure that secrecy doesn't ever lead to suspicion.

Mar 11, 20242 minEp. 558

How Do I Reveal a Secret?

Personal secrets can destroy relationships and your physical health. Knowing how and when to let them go is a little easier when you start with a conversation with God. Do that today.

Mar 08, 20242 minEp. 557

I Have a Secret - Who do I Tell?

Talking to God is the first step of the clensing process. Secrets have powre over you. But the power of God is much stronger. Time to have a conversation.

Mar 06, 20242 minEp. 556

How Can a Secret Ruin My Life?

Secrets have the potential to become destructive when saturated with guilt and shame. Understand that every secret you carry cannot be hidden from God. And He has the desire to help us. Time to have a conversation.

Mar 04, 20242 minEp. 555

Can Adversity be a Blessing?

Yes it can, especially when adversity urges us to rethink what God's purpose is for our life.

Mar 01, 20242 minEp. 554

Why Do Secrets Create Excitement?

Be careful with what you hear. Secrets can drive adversity to the next level. That's a dangerous place to be.

Feb 28, 20242 minEp. 553

How Can I Face a Problem?

You are not alone. Turn first to God, and discover that He has the solution waiting.

Feb 23, 20242 minEp. 551

What is Problem Solving?

Problems demand decisions. Either they overcome us, or we overcome the problem. Don't ignore the fact that problems cannot be ignored.

Feb 21, 20242 minEp. 550

How Can I Overcome Resentment?

Resentment is corrosive to your spiratual wellbeing. It's time to let go and begin healing. Do that, today.

Feb 19, 20242 minEp. 549

How Can I Avoid Alienation?

We need each other in life. Anger many times leads to alienation. Unresolved anger needs resolution sooner than later.

Feb 16, 20242 minEp. 548

What is Anger?

Anger is a barrier to resolution. And over time, that barrier becomes a bigger obstacle. Anger kills opportunity.

Feb 14, 20242 minEp. 547
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