Have you ever experienced the pain of exclusion and rejection, particularly within the church? Gird your loins friends because in today’s enlightening conversation with Dr. Anita Phillips we discuss the issues of race, exclusion and rejection that are often overlooked within the church. We also talk about the role that our emotions play in having healthy conversations and the impact they can have in leading to greater understanding and acceptance. We discuss and dive deep into some key points th...
Jun 10, 2024•45 min•Season 10Ep. 158
Imagine waking up each day and having a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit. How would that empower you in your daily life and ministry? My good friend Alex Seeley has had profound experiences with the Holy Spirit since she was a young girl. She shares some of her stories and we discuss: The impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives The blessings that come from living in relationship with Holy Spirit Nurturing a relationship and seeking a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit brings empowerment, re...
Jun 03, 2024•41 min•Season 10Ep. 157
Do you have a “game plan for crisis”? Is your goal to finish well in life? Just as athletes prepare for unexpected challenges, we should also anticipate the potential for crisis in our lives and be ready with strategies. Rest and rehabilitation are two strategies that Jesus used to intentionally take time for rest and healing. This serves as a reminder that rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of our well-being. I shared a framework with my church team that has helped me build a p...
Apr 24, 2024•45 min•Season 9Ep. 156
Do you know how to acknowledge and process trauma effectively? Are you in need of strategies to help you through the process? You know I love to talk about how my “Bible Boyfriend” Paul The Apostle had grit, resilience and endurance. But what I had never spoken about before was all of the painful trauma that he had also experienced. Despite being beaten, battered, bludgeoned, and abused many times, Paul found the strength in God to lead in the midst of his trauma. Ignoring or denying the existen...
Apr 23, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 155
Have you ever found yourself avoiding pain instead of facing it? I’ve been there too, friend. That is why I am sharing a three-part series on healing through pain. In today’s episode, I want to start by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing pain rather than avoiding it. It is important to build a strong foundation and develop daily disciplines to navigate pain effectively. We do this by identifying the root cause of pain. You can not solve the pain unless you: Acknowledge tha...
Apr 22, 2024•42 min•Season 9Ep. 154
What happens when a crisis in leadership affects an organization? Is the opportunity for restoration and rebuilding possible? Yes it is! Dr. Jon Chasteen is on the podcast today. He is a husband and father, an author, the Lead Pastor of Victory.Church, and the Former University & Seminary President. Our conversation helps us understand better: How we can rebuild after a leadership crisis The role and challenges of a Re-Leader The impact of foundation building Planting seeds for future genera...
Apr 15, 2024•37 min•Season 9Ep. 151
Are you holding back in being vulnerable with others? Is not being part of an authentic community a factor? I had a deep discussion with my friend Jennie Allen on all things emotions and vulnerability. Jennie is founder and visionary of IF:Gathering, a writer, podcaster and public speaker who will be sharing with us: There is power in friendship How to pursue God-Sized dreams Creating space for vulnerability Emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity Healing through confession Living wholehea...
Apr 08, 2024•36 min•Season 9Ep. 152
Have you ever been misinterpreted or criticized by something you said? Are you trying to navigate the challenges of cancel-culture while maintaining your commitment to speaking the truth? My friend Tim Ross, and my guest on today’s show, is a podcaster, social media influencer, author, and preacher who’s had his experiences with controversy and conflict, both in public and on social media. Tim shares how he remains unashamed in speaking the truth. He also provides insights on: Responding to crit...
Apr 01, 2024•40 min•Season 9Ep. 151
Are you going through a personal crisis that has been made public? Have you faced scrutiny because of it? Going through challenges and painful experiences is difficult. But know this, friend: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Brandi Wilson is an author, coach, speaker, and my friend. We will listen to her personal journey of going through divorce and starting over. She discusses the challenges she faced as a pastor's wife and the public fallout of her marriage ending. For someone going through a divorce, maint...
Mar 25, 2024•31 min•Season 9Ep. 150
Did you know that food has the ability to elevate moods and foster connections? Are you ready to find healing and restoration in the kitchen? My friend and renowned chef, Aarti Sequeira, shares how she found her passion for cooking and how it can be a source of peace, connection, and healing. Find out how: Food can lift spirits and bring people together Cooking as a reflection of life Finding peace in the kitchen You know that it’s always a party when Aarti is around! She shares a recipe for Per...
Mar 18, 2024•33 min•Season 9Ep. 149
Do you have a calling as a woman in ministry or in leadership and are facing opposition and resistance? If God called you, He will make a way! I’m always in awe at the stories that I hear from other women in ministry. Some knew their calling from early on. Others, like me, found themselves “unintentionally” entering into ministry and how my ambitions and desires changed over time because of God’s call in my life. No one said this would be easy. That’s why I share my stories in order to encourage...
Mar 11, 2024•38 min•Season 9Ep. 148
Do you need massive clarity on how to thrive? If you are ready for a framework that will help you to live authentically by unlocking your highest emotional need, this is the episode for you! My guest today is best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach Mike Foster. He will help us understand the power of our primal questions. We go over: Shifting from the scramble to the primal truth How our highest emotional needs drive our behavior How identifying our primal question can lead to personal...
Mar 04, 2024•40 min•Season 9Ep. 147
How can faith help you heal from trauma and rebuild your life? What are some of the benefits of grieving and reframing pain after a collapse? My guest today is my friend Mike Noriega who shares his experience of starting over after facing trauma. Mike shares his story of the collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida, which resulted in the loss of his grandmother. He discusses the concept of: What is an uncollapsible soul Finding healing through grieving Finding comfort and strength in faith du...
Feb 26, 2024•32 min•Season 9Ep. 146
Are you drawn to underdog stories like I am? Have you ever witnessed ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances and rise to the occasion? You don’t want to miss out on this episode where I talk to Andy Erwin, producer of the film Ordinary Angels, about the uplifting and emotional film based on this true story. This is a story of a hairdresser who becomes a hero and a friend to a widowed father and his two daughters. Andrew and I discuss: The shift in faith-based films The...
Feb 19, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 145
Are there things in your life today that don’t align with your vision of tomorrow? What do you need to leave behind as you move forward into the future that God has for you? It’s hard to let go of things. Trust me, I know. It is important to realize that in order for us to experience personal growth and find spiritual success, we need to have necessary endings in our lives. Boundaries are necessary, and so are endings. That’s why today we will explore: The need to manage expectations and investm...
Feb 15, 2024•39 min•Season 9Ep. 144
Do you find it hard to make sense of the different views on sex in culture? Is it time for you to reevaluate your view of sex? Join me on today’s episode to have an open and honest conversation on… sex. Society keeps sending mixed signals on what sex is all about. I want us to discuss the topic of sexual boundaries but from a Biblical perspective. It's high time we redeem the narrative that the enemy has stolen from us! That is why we will explore: God's original, good, and divine design for sex...
Feb 14, 2024•45 min•Season 9Ep. 143
Have you turned your boundary line into a boundary wall? If you find yourself lonely because of unrealistic boundaries, today you can take a sledge hammer and Bring.The.Wall.Down. I want us to have a real talk and address the issues of isolation and loneliness that many people experience. I want to emphasize: The importance of community and relationships The need for boundaries in friendships The challenges that come with maintaining healthy relationships The different levels of friendships Frie...
Feb 13, 2024•32 min•Season 9Ep. 142
Do you know how to establish healthy boundaries in your life? Are your boundaries clear to you and to others? Today we start a new series on just that! This week, I’ll be discussing the importance of drawing clear boundaries and how they can elevate your life. There have been instances where I have allowed my boundaries to be crossed - like a tiny incident I had at an airport. That and other experiences have taught me to be very aware of when my boundaries are being crossed. In this episode, you...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min•Season 9Ep. 141
Have you ever felt like you don’t know who you are or what you are meant to do in life? Do you struggle with shame, guilt, or fear of rejection from others? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don’t want to miss this conversation with Real Talk Kim. Kimberly Jones, a.k.a Real Talk Kim, is a preacher, podcaster, author, and speaker. Throughout our conversation she will share powerful words of encouragement and inspiration for those who feel lost and disconnected from themselve...
Feb 05, 2024•38 min•Season 9Ep. 140
Are you coping with rejection and failure in your life? What if they are actually blessings in disguise? I have the privilege to discuss this with my guest today, none other than Gospel artist, producer, worship leader, artist, and author Anthony Evans. Anthony shares his journey in music and writing, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and knowing one's worth. He also talks about: Overcoming rejection The intersection of faith and therapy Stepping into opportunities outside of the church...
Jan 29, 2024•27 min•Season 9Ep. 139
Have you ever experienced church hurt? Is there an offense that has been causing you bitterness? If this is your case, I want you to know that I’m so sorry for the hurt that you have experienced. My friend, Pastor Larry Brey, from Elevation Church, and I sat down to discuss the topic of church hurt and how to overcome it. Our goal is to parse out the realities of: Dealing with and overcoming Church hurt Recognizing offenses and processing them early Practicing gratitude and focusing on personal ...
Jan 22, 2024•39 min•Season 9Ep. 138
How can you view eating and food as a gift rather than a burden? What are some healthy behaviors that you can adopt outside of diet culture? Today's episode concludes a week-long exploration of dismantling diet culture and shifting the focus from weight loss to health. All good things come to an end, but Leslie and I close out the series by giving you practical tips for health and wellbeing. We will be emphasizing the importance of: Fueling your body Reframing eating and food as a gift from God ...
Jan 19, 2024•24 min•Season 9Ep. 137
Are you ready to detox from toxic detoxes? Embracing food freedom begins by getting rid of practices that can be toxic to our bodies. Our bodies are wise and intricate miracles. In order for us to function optimally, we need to be aware of diet culture by: Listening to our bodies Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food Owning our worth and having guilt-free progress Friend, you know yourself better than anyone else! Self-care is possible when you get in touch with your body outside of diet c...
Jan 18, 2024•37 min•Season 9Ep. 136
Are you aware of diet culture infiltrating safe spaces like school or church? Everyone is on a journey of their own. I want to make sure that as we talk about the impact of diet culture in the church, that we do it from a place of love, kindness, grace, health, and healing. I believe that we can have meaningful conversations around the topic of weight by: Being receptive to the needs of others Extending grace and not shaming or judging others Considering everyone’s individual circumstances Frien...
Jan 17, 2024•29 min•Season 9Ep. 135
Does it seem like everywhere you go someone is asking you for your weight? Are you tired of obsessing over the number on your weight scale? Real talk - I’m tired too! Let’s be honest friends, talking about weight issues is uncomfortable. That’s why Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist is back with us for day 2 of The Weighting Game series. Today we discuss: The issues with the scale Bodies are miracles, not math Weight-centric training and health The flaws of BMI and Body Fat Percentage ...
Jan 16, 2024•37 min•Season 9Ep. 134
Is diet culture managing your life without you knowing it? Friends, we are starting this new year with a series of conversations around… food and diet. Today is day 1 of a new series called The Weighting Game. Registered Dietician and Nutrition Specialist Leslie Schilling is my guest for the next five days where we will discuss the pervasive influence of diet culture in our lives. Today we explore: The definition of diet culture Negative relationship with food Addressing skeptics Diet culture in...
Jan 15, 2024•41 min•Season 9Ep. 133
Is it time for you to take a leap of faith and experience new things this year? Are you ready to orient your life toward what God has been calling you to? I’m glad you’re here, friend, because I want you to know that this can be your best year yet! To have a successful year, we need to do some soul searching and examine ourselves. This is what I want you to know that: New beginnings are possible Self-evaluation is important Common excuses can sabotage our future Stepping out in faith is necessar...
Jan 08, 2024•17 min•Season 9Ep. 132
It's time for the new! Yes, it's a new year and a new season for We're Going There. We all need a great do-over at some point in life. Our guests come from different backgrounds giving their learnings and life lessons on how to start again. From Food Network star and chef Aarti Sequeira, to award winning gospel singer Anthony Evans Jr. From the straight up truth talking Real Talk Kim to the eye opening questions from counselor and coach Mike Foster. Share this podcast with your friends and let's...
Jan 01, 2024•3 min
Are you committed to starting the new year strong? In this bonus episode, I’m sharing my practice of choosing a word or phrase for the year. It's important to end the year strong and set oneself up for a strong new year. That’s why I will be going through the five steps of choosing a word, which include evaluating the past year, thinking about what is needed in life, creating a list of words, visualizing and refining, and finally, committing to the chosen word. I share my personal example of cho...
Dec 11, 2023•25 min•Season 8Ep. 131
Has it become difficult for you to be grateful? Are you ready to shift into a positive state of thinking? In this episode, my best friend Melanie Nyema and I chat about the gratitude practice that has positively shifted our attitudes and helped us walk through life in a different way. We explore: Finding gratitude in hard times Strengthening relationships with gratitude Cultivating a powerful attitude of gratitude Expressing our gratitude can be difficult at times, but doing so will improve our ...
Nov 20, 2023•25 min•Season 8Ep. 130
