I told y'all more interviews were coming and so here we are! This week I sit down with my good friend and life coach, Rick Kinartail. He's one of the main reasons I've been able to refresh my life in the way that I have, a huge source personal development, a pool of wisdom and a delightful human being to have a conversation with. Bless your week with this pod as we explore our thoughts on why people don't understand their purpose or go through their life without taking full responsibility of con...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min
I thought I would end the CTRL+Alt+DEL series last episode but then something occurred to me. The combination of those three buttons are used to close out, or reboot the systems and processes on your computers. And rebooting allows your computer to properly allocate resources and make sure to close out the things that are dragging your systems down. People need that too, every time that we grow or we "reboot" even though at the core we're the same person, we're allowing our systems (relationship...
Dec 19, 2023•26 min
Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss the final part of our CTRL+ALT+DEL. Learning when to delete hard feelings after a disagreement is essential to living a comfortable and Godly life. God says you've to forgive 7 times 77, that's a lot of forgiveness but the people around deserve it... And so do you. Erasing those emotional debts, when you feel that people have wronged you and you hold that negativity in your heart it affects way more than you think. Everything from your emotional wel...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min
Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss our next installment in the CTRL+ALT+DEL series. The Alt button, a button that when pressed down changes the function of the other keys in the keyboard. You always want to make sure that you're not taking unnecessary alternate routes to the people around you. Much like control, the more of it you try to take, the less people will support you and the lonelier your trip throughout life will be. Scripture Referenced: Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 9:12 John 17...
Nov 28, 2023•23 min
Bless your morn with this pod as we discuss why it's important when to take control of a situation and when you're losing it Scripture referenced: Genesis Chapter 2: 18-25
Nov 22, 2023•21 min
Life is Messy, people are messy, YOU are Messy. It's a fact of life not even Jesus was exempt from. Things aren't always going to be as good as they could be and there will be times where you're emotionally charged, ask too much of those supporting you or lash out. In this episode we talk about why these less than ideal moments are important, why having the right support for these moments is important and exploring how to be more comfortable when things are just... bad. Bless your morn with this...
Nov 14, 2023•27 min
Life is messy, we're not always going to be the glorious person we're designed to be. Sometimes we get angry, frustrated, sassy. Sometimes we curse a fig tree and make it whither. We have to surround ourselves with people that are willing to call you out, but still be with this version of you. It makes everyone a better person and it guarantees that you're always the best version God designed you to be. Scripture referenced: Mark 11:15-19 Mark 11:12-25...
Nov 07, 2023•28 min
There are a lot of friends you can have in your life, but not a whole lot you can live your life with. Jesus had 12 apostles, but amongst those 12 there were 3 with whom he was able to share the entirety of his glory. In this new series we'll be discussing living life within the three stages of success. The Greatness, The Middling Middle and The Great Failures and how to surround ourselves with people in which we can share all of these stages with.
Oct 31, 2023•26 min
Shame is when we believe that there is something wrong with us. Not that we've done something wrong. It goes beyond guilt and we experience shame when we think that there is no redemption to what we've done. It's a dangerous place to be emotionally, in this episode we discuss how to overcome shame through God's word and his love for us. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:27 Romans 5:8 Genesis 3:1 John 3:16
Oct 17, 2023•32 min
Today we're discussing Guilt in preparation for next episode where we're going to be talking about shame. It's important to define guilt and what creates the feeling of guilt so that we don't misappropriate it as shame and make it work against us. Bless your morning with this pod as we talk about guilt, what causes it and how it can be a good emotion to have. Scripture Referenced: Romans 3:23...
Oct 10, 2023•28 min
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:2 In this pod we'll discuss a few of the ways to break the anxiety a lot of us often experience as a result of constantly rehearsing our own worries, overthinking and not properly managing your anxiety. Bless your morning with this pod and ...
Oct 03, 2023•31 min
Why is it that we never overthink the positive? We're always worrying about the negative things that can overwhelm us, that can consume us but we tend to forget that God made us in his image and as his image bearers he will provide for us and protect us the same way that you would provide for your own children. Your own image bearers. “So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."
Sep 26, 2023•31 min
You cannot rule your kingdom if you're hiding within the baggage. In order to be the leader that you want to be in your own life, you need to: Let go of what could be holding you back, much like we talked about on the last episode so you're able to move forward with less weight. Stop using it as an excuse to not be the person you want to be. Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss what happens when you hide in the baggage.
Sep 19, 2023•27 min
We've talked a lot about how to live a lean life, and it all culminates in the idea that we need to do let go of our baggage in order to live a comfortable & fulfilling life. We just have to internalize that we are not our baggage, our identity is not attached to the things we carry and that often times we have to let go of the things that we're carrying in order to be able to move forward. Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss letting go of our baggage. Show notes: Erika Badu - A B...
Sep 05, 2023•21 min
Today on Life Refreshed, we dive deep with YouTube sensation Dr. Mike Diamonds. From fitness tips to personal growth stories, Dr. Mike shares the gems behind his success. Don’t miss this illuminating conversation that promises to motivate and inspire
Aug 29, 2023•59 min
To keep with the theme of our last episode, fear and response, let's talk about one of the most common reasons we're scared of growth. The Change Curve. The Change Curve is what happens when a challenge presents itself, at first it is ridiculously hard, once you're over the initial challenge change occurs, maybe after mourning the version of you had to let go in order to change. You grow very quickly. You experience it in almost any situation, whether you're trying to live a lean life physically...
Aug 22, 2023•28 min
Fear and anxiety are not inherently a bad thing. Fear and our response to it exists to keep us alert and to protect us from danger. We just can't let it consume us, we have to transform it into purpose. Bless your morning with this pod as we talk about the purpose that fear plays into our lives and why it's a necessary part of life. Shownotes: 2 Timothy 1:5-7 Genesis 1...
Aug 15, 2023•27 min
The last installment of our Living a Lean Life Series. How to live a lean life physically, You can live a lean life spiritually, mentally, emotionally and relationally but if you don't take care of your vessel, your body. It's all pointless. You have to take care of yourself and your body. Get good rest, eat good food, have balance between the things that feel good but aren't good for you and the things that are actually good for you. Bless your morning with this podcast as we finish exploring h...
Aug 11, 2023•27 min
The last segment of my Living a Lean Life Series, relationships also carry a weight that can become a baggage if not managed properly, but it's not necessarily the quality of your relationships but rather your emotional management of them. Love unconditionally, forgive abundantly and live your live without the weight of resentment. Essentially, the way God has a relationship with you. Bless your morning with this pod as we explore how to live a lean life. Shownotes: James Chapter 5:16 Corinthian...
Aug 01, 2023•21 min
Welcome to part four of our series about what it looks like to live a lean life! Our emotions can get the best of us and an unhealthy emotional mindset can greatly affect our growth and lead us astray. Our feelings are a huge part of our lived experiences and we have to learn how to manage those in order for us to have control of them and not be dragged down by the weight of unmanaged and untamed emotional reactions. In other words, we live a lean emotional life. Bless your morning with this pod...
Jul 25, 2023•24 min
Part 3 of our "Living a Lean Life" Series, today we're talking about the mentality of living a lean life and how we're likely to revert back to filling our lives with the unnecessary baggage if we're not careful to not slip back into the mentality of an "Unlean" life. If we are not ready to internalize the concept of a lean life, it might not take and we'll be victims of our old ways again. Shownotes: Romans Chapter 12:1- 2...
Jul 18, 2023•25 min
Welcome to Part II of Living a Lean life, in this small series we’re exploring how we as people weigh ourselves down and put ourselves at a disadvantage as we move towards Growth. Bless your morning with this pod and let’s think about the things we can let go in order to keep moving forward. Referenced Material: What’s in your backpack? – Up in the Air Scripture referenced: Matthews Chapter 19 Verse 16-26...
Jul 11, 2023•21 min
The Story of the Young Rich man says that it is easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle than a rich man enter the gates of heaven. While that is a great lesson in humility and letting go of your riches for the betterment of the community around you, it can also provide great insight into the emotional riches or weight that we carry. Sometimes in order to live a lean life and grow, we need to learn that we're not only hoarding materialistic things, but also experiences and trauma. ...
Jun 27, 2023•22 min
Back again after a little break with the second part of Evolve of Repeat. In this pod we further discuss the idea of learning from the obstacles you face or repeating your victimhood and how it can bring comfort by manner of predictability in your life. Bless your morning with this pod. Shownotes: The Big Bang Theory (All of it) The Hero Within By Donald Miller The David and Goliath Story
Jun 20, 2023•21 min
In life, the more we are exposed to situations and obstacles. We have two real options. Evolve, which is to say adapt and change yourself or your point of view in some way to overcome said obstacle, or repeat your failures over and over again. This episode was supposed to be called "The Power of Exposure Pt. III" but the idea of evolving and repeating felt more relevant. Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss why we need to evolve or be forced to repeat things we may not want to repeat. ...
Jun 07, 2023•21 min
Welcome back to another episode of Life Refreshed, today we're going to continue exploring the power of exposure. Often we have a piece of knowledge but we don't know how to make sense of it until we're exposed to something that demands we make use of that knowledge. Bless your morning with this pod as we conclude our two part series on how powerful exposure can be. Scripture Referenced: Hosea 4:6...
May 30, 2023•24 min
Being exposed to something new marks the ending of the version of you that wasn’t exposed to that new thing. Exposure marks an ending so that there can be a new beginning and a new version of you. The power of exposure is one that gives you the ability to keep reinventing yourself and growing. Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss the power of exposure. Scripture referenced: Ecclesiastes 3...
May 23, 2023•22 min
Would you rather live a stewarded life or life lived purposelessly? That's the pain that comes with knowledge. In ignorance one can absolve themselves from responsibility, but once something is learned it is our responsibility to act upon it. Knowing is hard, knowing means you have to take accountability. And like Neo, sometimes knowing means having to face something painful whether you want to or not. Bless your morning with this (bridge) pod as we talk about the pain of knowing. Scripture refe...
May 16, 2023•16 min
One of the best ways to shatter your ego is to surrender yourself to the person you're trying to serve is surrendering your will to theirs while you're serving them. This is especially important while we're serving God, if we're unwilling or unable to surrender our wills to his, like Saul did, our ego will disallow us from trusting him and reaping the greatness that he can impart into our lives. Bless your morning with this pod and let's find out how to shatter the ego by surrendering. Verses Re...
May 09, 2023•21 min
Being of service to somebody requires you to shatter your ego. You cannot be of service and think you're better than the person you're serving. If you want to serve God or your fellow men, you must humble yourself by following the example that Jesus set while washing his disciples feet. It is a great act of strength to humble yourself, rid yourself of the ego in order to provide or be of service to somebody. Bless your morning with this pod as we discuss how to shatter the ego. Scripture Referen...
May 02, 2023•20 min
