Faith, Practically

 In this session, my guest Douglas McCleary and I talk about God’s ability to trust us with prosperity, discover how to be prepared for the blessings He has in store for us, and learn what happens when we hijack God's blessings to use for our own glory.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesConnect with Douglas McCleary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-mccleary-itmanager/Douglas' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/dougtmccBible ReferencesOpening Prayer: Psalm 25:4-5Text of the Week: Luke 16:10Case Study: 1 Samuel 15Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll dive into the power and value of fasting, discover the spiritual principles behind why it is effective when done correctly, and learn from one Bible character specifically how not to fast.  Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: Isaiah 53:3, 5-6Case Study: 1 Samuel 14Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll talk about the difficult prospect of having to wait on God in the midst of urgent situations, see how the spirit of fear cripples our growth on numerous levels, and learn the impact of controlling our spiritual appetite on making difficult decisions. Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesInstall the YouVersion Bible App on your phone:  https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ Bible ReferencesText of the Week: James 5:7-8Case Study: 1 Samuel 11-13Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll discuss the concepts of fate and destiny from a faith perspective, we’ll talk about whether or not the choice we have is an illusion, and show once more the just and loving character of God. Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: 2 Peter 3:9Case Study: 1 Samuel 9-10Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this first session of 2020, we’ll talk about (what else) New Year’s resolutions, we’ll explore the value and challenges of being different, and we’ll see a Biblical example of when we try to be like everyone else.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: 1 Peter 2:9Case Study: 1 Samuel 8Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll talk about the value of church attendance, explore the true meaning of accountability, and see the devastating effects of prioritizing tradition over relationships.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: Hebrews 10:23-25Case Study: 1 Samuel 4-7Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll discuss the devaluation of youth in church, talk about reasons young people stay in and leave the church, and see how God uses both young and old in tandem to do His ministry work.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: 1 Timothy 4:12Case Study: 1 Samuel 2:12-4:18Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll discuss how to find peace in the times God is silent, understand the importance of managing our expectations of God’s blessings, and see what one Bible character learned about valuing God’s favor over man’s favor.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: Habbakuk 2:3Case Study: Genesis 37, 39-42Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In podcast episode 021 of Faith, Practically, I talk with film producer, actor, and speaker Anthony Hackett about Christian entertainment, the challenges of aligning your career and your ministry with God's calling in your life, and Bible-based methods of overcoming fearTheme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesVisit SonSet Friday Entertainment at www.sonsetfriday.com.For booking and to view more info on Anthony Hackett visit www.AnthonyHackett.com.Bible ReferencesText of the Week: Hebrews 10:23-25Case Study: Exodus 3-11Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll talk about the importance of listening when we pray, see the power of reframing our prayers to shift the focus from us to God, and learn what happens when we pray against God's will and He gives us exactly what we ask for.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Bible References00:42 – Acts 1:8 01:15 – Phil 4:6 01:19 – John 14:13 01:52 – Luke 22:42 03:17 – Psalm 139:1-403:19 – Isaiah 65:24 07:56 -  Psalm 51:5  08:06 – Isaiah 64:6 08:17 - 1 Corinthians 14:15 08:19 – Romans 8:4-7 08:34 - Romans 8:26-27 09:54 – Galatians 5:16-17  10:18 – Matthew 19:26 10:30 – John 2:13-17  10:55 – Romans 10:11 11:00 – Isaiah 40:4 12:32 – 1 Kings 19:11-13 13:57 – Job 38 14:35 - Ephesians 6:18-19 [Text of the Week]15:04 - Isaiah 36-39 15:23 – 2 Kings 15:3-415:32 - 2 Kings 18:3-5 15:48 - 2 Chronicles 30:5 16:03 - 2 Kings 18:9-12 16:47 – Isaiah 22:1-14 18:17 – Psalm 46:10 21:00 – 2 Chronicles 32:2-4 For all references, visit Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, my guest is educator, mental health advocate, and author Tsanonda J. Edwards, and we have a conversation about the practical value of mental health awareness within a faith-based context, the process of self-healing from trauma, and how one Bible character responded to a tremendous life crisis.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesLearn more about Tsanonda and his work for mental health on his website: http://www.tsanondacares.comGrab a copy of his book The Extraordinary Mr. Nobody: A Guide to Self Healing.Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsanondaConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsanondacares/Bible ReferencesText of the Week: Psalm 94:17-19Case Study: Job 1-8, 31, 42Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, I have a conversation with my wife about the good and bad effects of a male role model on their daughters, we examine a process to overcome a bad male example, and we look at a few characters in the Bible and how they responded to the examples they saw from their respective father figures.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible ReferencesText of the Week: Psalm 78:5-8Case Study: 1 Kings 16:29-19:3Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, my guest is event speaker, leadership innovator, pastor, and author Pierre Quinn, and we talk about ways you can be a full-fledged minister of the gospel even within your "secular" career, being authentic to your faith in the face of temptation to compromise, and overcoming fear to embrace opportunities that God has called you to succeed in.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesGrab Pierre's new book Leading While Scared: http://www.pierrecquinn.com/scaredListen to the Leading While Green podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leading-while-green-podcast/id1272090998Follow Pierre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pierrequinnConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrPierreQuinn/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrequinn/Bible ReferencesText of the Week: Joshua 1:8-9Case Study: Judges 4Want to support the show? Please send CashApp donations to $dc4life78. Thank you!Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4l

In this session we’ll talk about the powerful impact of the words we speak to ourselves and others, discuss the concept of faith-based positive thinking, and see how we can apply this to improve our prayer lives.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible References00:41 - Exodus 4:12, Luke 12:1206:35 -1 Thessalonians 5:2207:23 - Colossians 4:607:25 - Ephesians 4:2907:32 - Proverbs 15:4, 18:2107:39 - Matthew 15:1107:44 - James 3:6, 907:54 - Proverbs 21:2308:30 - Matthew 8:13, 9:29, 15:2809:01 - Matthew 13:5811:22 - 2 Corinthians 10:4-511:51 - Proverbs 18:20-21 [Text of the Week]12:13 - Numbers 13-1412:53 - Deuteronomy 31:7-814:09 - Exodus 3:1714:26 - Deuteronomy 7:7-8, 9:1-314:46 - Joshua 1:917:40 - Numbers 11:2818:13 - Exodus 14:11, 16:320:52 - Revelation 3:2021:18 - Jeremiah 29:1122:03 - Hebrews 3:16-19Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we talk about the tenuous relationship between faith & culture, examine ways in which tradition has superseded and compromised our belief system, and learn how one of the greatest Bible evangelists used worldly culture to win souls for the kingdom of God.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show Notes25:36 - Paul's quoting of Athenian philosophersBible References:00:46 - Matthew 16:17, 2309:13 - Matthew 28:19-2012:10 - Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 3:20, Galatians 3:2412:32 - Matthew 10:1918:10 - 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 [Text of the Week]20:29 - Acts 15:1-2920:52 - Acts 10:28, Galatians 3:28-2921:04 - Acts 11:15-18 21:30 - Judges 4:4-5, 2 Kings 22:14-16, Romans 16:122:49 - Acts 13:45-46, 17:523:20 - 1 Corinthians 10:32-33 23:27 - Acts 17:13-3424:11 -  1 Corinthians 1:23, 2:2 25:22 - Isaiah 66:1-225:25 - Psalm 50:1228:49 - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Galatians 5:7, 2 Timothy 4:729:15 - Matthew 13:34-3532:02 - Romans 8:2832:19 - Support the show (https://cash.app/$

In this session, we’ll see the impact of good and bad examples, debunk excuses we make for sin, bad habits, and life failures, and learn how to overcome and succeed when we only had bad role models to follow growing up.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show NotesBible References:00:45 - John 17:1703:49 - 1 Timothy 3:1-704:26 - Ephesians 5:22-28, 1 Peter 3:1-704:50 - Genesis 3:1-1306:27 - Romans 5:12-1507:02 - Hebrews 4:1507:28 - Matthew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, 6:12-13 08:29 - Matthew 1:1-16, Luke 3:23-3808:44 - Genesis 49:10, Micah 5:208:56 - Matthew 1:5-6, Luke 3:31-32, Joshua 2:109:10 - 2 Samuel 1109:26 - Genesis 38 10:21 - Genesis 1210:30 - Joshua 24:211:24 - Genesis 2012:42 - Genesis 15:1-612:49 - James 2:21-23, Romans 413:05 - Genesis 16:1-615:05 - Genesis 20:1316:00 - 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 [Text of the Week]For the full list of Bible references, visit Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll discuss ways in which we indirectly blame God for bad life circumstances, learn about the blessing of unanswered prayers, and see an example of how Christ dealt a death blow to doubt and unbelief. Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr.Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway.Show Notes18:15 - Popular Belief About the Soul at the Time of ChristBible References00:43 - 2 Chronicles 6:2701:40 - Exodus 8:15, 9:1201:50 - Job 1:12, 1:1601:55 - 1 Samuel 15:26, 16:1402:04 - 1 Kings 22:21-23 02:41 - 1 Corinthians 10:13 02:45 - Isaiah 55:8-9 02:51 - Isaiah 48:1005:12 - 1 Samuel 15:29, Malachi 3:6 05:20 - 1 Kings 18:26-29, 2 Kings 16:3-406:12 - 2 Peter 3:3-9 08:12 - Deuteronomy 31:6 08:23 - Isaiah 49:25b 08:40 - Philippians 4:19 08:45 - Psalm 50:10 09:44 - Romans 8:26 10:44 - Isaiah 54:7-8 [Text of the Week] 12:15 - Acts 3:12-15 12:19 - John 11:47-52 13:02 - John 12:42-43, John 19:38-39 For the full list of Bible references, visit https://faithpracSupport the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll see why we should abandon the usage of a popular phrase in Christian circles, talk about the underrated power we have of free will, and see a Biblical example of why we can’t blame the devil for the things we do.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr. Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway. Show NotesBible References:00:43 - 1 Kings 3:9-14  02:37 - John 10:10 03:13 -  Matthew 28:18, Luke 10:19  05:21 - Psalm 51:3 06:42 - Revelation 20:7-10  08:01 - 1 Corinthians 10:1309:19 - 1 Kings 20 09:43 - 1 Kings 21:4-5, 1 Kings 20:43 , 1 Kings 21:25 11:30 - 1 Kings 22 13:04 - 2 Chronicles 21:1-6 13:34 - 2 Chronicles 17:3-1113:53 - 2 Chronicles 19:2, 2 Corinthians 6:14 15:02 - 1 Kings 12:31, 1 Kings 13:33 16:46 - James 1:13-15  [Text of the Week]18:50 - Numbers 23:1919:00 - John 8:44 19:04 - Job 1:6-12 19:22 - 1 Kings 21:20 21:22 - Deuteronomy 30:19-2024:00 - Job 23:1025:23 - Joshua 7:1-13  27:02 - Revelation 3:18 29:18 - John 8:32 Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, we’ll discuss the challenge of interacting with friends and family who you may have outgrown spiritually, discover how to balance between witnessing to those individuals and protecting yourself from negativity, and see two contrasting examples of the power of influence in the Bible.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr. Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway. Show Notes30:22 - Song: Take 6 - I'm On My Way (To Caanan Land)Bible References:00:45 - Zechariah 4:604:24 - Matthew 28:19-2005:54 - 2 Corinthians 5:1707:05 - Genesis 11:31-3207:24 - Joshua 24:209:00 - Genesis 12:109:41 - Genesis 22:1-19,  Genesis 16: 1-6 11:29 - Genesis 13:1-1312:03 - Genesis 12:10-20 14:56 - Amos 3:3 [Text of the Week]15:08 - Genesis 14:1-1616:33 - Judges 7:16-2518:38 - Genesis 19 19:03 - Genesis 18:16-2020:20 - Genesis 18:23-33 23:09 - 2 Peter 2:7-828:06 - 1 Kings 11:1-10, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, 12:13-1430:14 - Ezekiel 3:16-1932:20 - Matthew 25:23Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)

In this session, my guest is relationship guru, blogger, and ministry leader Leonard McElveen, and we talk about finding a mate the Godly way, dealing with the challenges of being single in the church, and the viability of evangelism dating.Theme music by Adrian T. Westney, Jr. Voiceover audio by Eric Hollaway. Show NotesLeonard McElveen Blog: http://www.leonardmcelveen.com/The Prosperous Man Podcast: http://www.leonardmcelveen.com/podcast/Bible References:00:47 - John 16:1321:00 - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 [Text of the Week]29:13 - Judges 13-1632:22 - Hosea 1-3Support the show (https://cash.app/$dc4life78)