Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. This episode emphasizes the importance of refocusing on our divine calling as we enter 2025 and reflects on how past trials can shape our purpose in life. We discuss the significance of intention, the necessity of prayer, and understanding our unique design to maximize our potential. • Reflecting on our intentions for 2025 • Current events and their impact o...
Jan 28, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. This episode explores the themes of pain, healing, and forgiveness through the remarkable story of Clara Caldwell, a survivor of a botched abortion. Clara’s journey highlights the power of forgiveness and the grace that can emerge from even the darkest of circumstances, particularly during the Christmas season. • Clara's miraculous survival from abortion inf...
Dec 24, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. In an inspiring segment, we hear from Jeff, a former online pornographer whose life has been radically altered by the boundless grace of Christ. Jeff's story is a testament to the power of redemption, reminding us all that no pit is too deep for God's love to reach. #Jesus #grace #forgiveness 🌟 Join our Patreon Community: (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=942...
Dec 10, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. What if we considered every creation in our lives—be it our children, businesses, or personal projects—as a mirror reflecting our deepest values and commitments? Inspired by Victor Frankenstein's tale, this episode of the Words for Change podcast challenges listeners to reflect on the profound responsibility that comes with creation. Through personal experie...
Nov 26, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Can political leaders truly embody Christian values, or do they merely exploit them for personal agendas? Join us as we unravel this intricate question by drawing insights from influential thinkers like Nietzsche and C.S. Lewis. Reflecting on recent events and figures such as Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, we dissect how religious values are often manipulated for ...
Nov 12, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Facing life's inevitable struggles is not just about survival but about choosing growth and transformation. Inspired by John Maxwell's philosophy, we explore how to turn challenges into stepping stones for personal development. I'll share how an unexpected heart scare in 2023 became a catalyst for transformative lifestyle changes. Despite a disciplined appro...
Oct 29, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. What if your toughest moments were actually your biggest opportunities for growth? Discover how to transform life's challenges into a springboard for personal development in our celebratory 80th episode of the Words for Change podcast. We'll guide you through the art of choosing growth over despair, sharing uplifting stories of resilience from around the wor...
Oct 15, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. In this episode we scrutinize the organization "Evangelicals for Harris," which challenges the traditional evangelical voting patterns, prompting a deep reflection on how justice and political alignment intersect within the evangelical community What if your faith could guide your response to today's most pressing global issues? Join us as we tackle the inte...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. How does immigration intersect with divine hospitality?" This episode of Words for Change podcast invites you to explore immigration through a biblical lens. We kick off with an empowering quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., setting the tone for our discussion on closed borders versus divine hospitality. We address the sobering headlines: an assassination...
Sep 17, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Imagine navigating life's toughest challenges with the power of prayer as your guiding light. In this episode of Words for Change, join me, Lionel, as we break down the profound quote, "Pray as though everything depends on God. Work as though everything depends on you," illustrating how faith and action can coexist harmoniously. We'll unravel the ongoing pol...
Sep 03, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 78
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. In this episode of the Words for Change podcast, we delve into the complex relationship between Christianity and politics, sparked by a powerful quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "The church must be reminded that it is not the master or servant of the state." We explore how faith communities can engage with political systems without losing their spiritu...
Aug 20, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. As we conclude this powerful discussion, we invite you to join us in a heartfelt prayer for our community. This isn't just about highlighting problems; it's about fostering a supportive network where truth is spoken with love and accountability. We dig into the root causes—unrealistic expectations and a lack of robust support systems—and propose actionable s...
Aug 06, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. What causes trusted pastors to fall into moral failure, and how can we prevent it? In this eye-opening episode of the Words for Change podcas, we scrutinize the immense pressures facing pastors today, particularly those in the evangelical and Southern Baptist traditions, and how these factors contribute to their moral lapses. #robertmorrisscandel We don't st...
Jul 23, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Have you ever felt like setbacks have derailed your life's purpose? What if those very challenges are the stepping stones to your greatest growth? On this heartfelt episode of Words for Change, we blend the joy of Taco Tuesday with the profound journey of overcoming personal failures and systematic obstacles. From my own transition from pastorship to becomin...
Jul 09, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Join Lionel on the Words for Change podcast as he dives deep into the journey of reconnecting to faith and exploring the message of Jesus. In this episode, special guest Bob Martin, a former criminal trial attorney and mob lawyer, shares his transformative spiritual journey. Discover how Bob's experiences in community service and political involvement shaped...
Jul 01, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. How do we embody the teachings of Jesus in our lives, especially in a world often divided by politics and differing lifestyles? This episode is a deep reflection on how the fruit of the spirit—love, patience, joy, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness—can manifest in our daily interactions and within our faith communities. We challeng...
Jun 18, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Have you ever felt disillusioned by the very institutions meant to guide your spiritual growth? Join me, Lionel, as I recount my personal battle with depression and the unexpected challenges I faced in church leadership from 2016 to 2017. During a candid recording in my car, I share how a recent prayer session revealed that unresolved wounds from my past wer...
Jun 04, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. On the heels of Sean "Diddy" Combs and Cassidy's domestic violence case. The staggering reality that one in four Christian women has faced domestic violence in the U.S. is not just a statistic; it's a catalyst for our in-depth exploration of the emotional, psychological, and financial afflictions that accompany this crisis. I challenge entrenched beliefs and...
May 21, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Have you ever witnessed a moment that seemed to defy all explanation, one that could only be called a miracle? Pastor David Choctaw joins us to recount such moments, revealing the profound effects of healing prayer on lives around the globe. From the deeply personal to the widely influential, David's stories unveil the transformative power of reconnecting wi...
May 07, 2024•33 min
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Our latest episode delves into the heart of this evolution, where tax codes and parental rights are just the tip of the iceberg. The conversation takes a turn when we peel back the curtain on the often conflated concepts of polyamory and polygamy. #joerogan #bretweinstein Biblical passages hint at the age-old presence of such practices. We don't just stop at...
Apr 23, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. In today's heartfelt discussion, I unveil the journey that led me from delivering sermons to the birth of my very first podcast. Throughout this candid conversation, I share the intimacies of my endeavors in podcasting as an extension of ministry, revealing the behind-the-scenes intricacies of crafting messages that resonate and the sacrifices made in the qu...
Apr 09, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. On the brink of #Palms #Sunday 2024 Challenge your understanding of power and leadership as we unpack the provocative political theater of Jesus's entry into Jerusalem leading us toward Holy Week juxtaposing it against the world's definition of success. We illuminate how God's power and wisdom often manifest in unexpected ways—ways that may seem counterintui...
Mar 26, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Even in our driest seasons, we can find preparation for a future rich in faithfulness and fruitfulness. this episode I recount a chapter of my life where self-reflection and spiritual awakening took center stage, transforming barrenness into a blessing. In our latest podcast, I lay bare my soul about the hiatus that led me to profound personal growth, as I w...
Mar 12, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. In this episode, we embark on a thoughtful exploration of the complex relationship between the demands of national duty and the peaceful principles espoused by Jesus Christ. Our discussion delves into Christian realism, as eloquently expressed by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. Niebuhr's perspective offers a nuanced understanding of morality in the context of t...
Feb 20, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Bearing witness to the spiritual fortitude of Marines in a barren desert, I found myself navigating my own battlefields of emotion and faith. I'm back from a hiatus, and I've brought with me tales of hope that sprung from scripture and solidarity in the most unexpected of places. Absence weighs heavily, I've learned, not only on the home I left behind but al...
Feb 07, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Have you ever considered the depth of commitment marriage entails, reaching beyond the legal contract to something sacred? Our latest conversation ventures into the heart of this timeless institution, presenting marriage as a covenant that weaves together not just two lives, but also the fabric of society across generations. We invite you to reflect on the d...
Jan 23, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. PWhen life throws us curveballs, how do we find strength and beauty in the struggle? Our inspiring guest, Morgan McCarver, transforms her scoliosis journey into a testament to the power of resilience and creativity. This episode peels back the layers of Morgan's experiences, from the pain of surgery to the solace found in the artistry of ceramics, offering a...
Jan 09, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Discover the true essence of Christmas as we journey beyond the tinsel and twinkle lights into the heart of social justice and Christian theology. In this special episode of the Words for Change podcast, I, Lionel, invite you to reflect on the humble beginnings of Jesus and the powerful lessons his story imparts for our lives today. As we celebrate this seas...
Dec 23, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Embark on a transformative journey through the season of Advent, an ancient tradition that beckons us toward a radical new way of life. As we explore the historical and spiritual depths of this liturgical time, I share how my own faith was profoundly reshaped from my conservative evangelical roots. By tracing the evolution of Advent from its inception in the...
Dec 19, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Join the Community & Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=94218920 Welcome to a transformative episode of the Words for Chains podcast. Today, we get to walk in the boots of our guest, Derek Johnson, an Army veteran turned fitness coach, as he takes us on his personal growth journey. From standing tall in the face of adversity in the military...
Dec 05, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 58
