Ep. 640 - Cultivating an Atmosphere of Joy and Gratitude by Praying With Expectation - Karen Whiting

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Ep. 640 - Cultivating an Atmosphere of Joy and Gratitude by Praying With Expectation - Karen Whiting

July 11, 2024 • Tina Griffin

We need to have an atmosphere of joy around us, but how do we cultivate that? Karen Whiting gives us a plethora of ideas! Karen is an author, speaker, and coach, who has a lot of experience raising children and finding joy even in the most difficult circumstances. She shares tips about how to cultivate an atmosphere of joy, even if we don’t feel joyful. How can we choose joy? How can we strengthen our faith despite challenges? It helps to look back on how far God has brought us because it’s a great reminder that He will never forsake us. He will continue to take care of us as we continue serving Him. Don’t lose hope. Choose to trust Him.

TAKEAWAYS

Your kids can learn to be resilient and strong if you model that behavior for them

Look back at your life and see how God has taken care of you in the past

Strengthen your faith by choosing to trust in Him in the moment and praying with expectation

We have to forgive those around us and speak positive truth continuously

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Ep. 641 - Pruning, Presence, and Persevering Are Key Components of a Joy-Filled Life - Tara Dew

July 15, 2024 • Tina Griffin

Even in the midst of Mardi Gras madness, there is an opportunity to spread the joy of Christ. Tara Dew has shared Jesus in her community by going into the heart of New Orleans to proclaim the Gospel. She is the president’s wife of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, director of Thrive ministries, and author of Overflowing Joy: What Jesus Says About a Joy-Filled Life. She discusses what it’s like to witness during Mardi Gras celebrations and discusses the three big “Ps” of her book: Pruning, Presence, and Persevering in God’s commands. She also talks about why women often feel like they are not doing well in life, thanks to unfair pressures and social media illusions. “Don’t let the world distract you,” she says. Jesus alone is our life and our joy. TAKEAWAYS Jesus is the rooted vine that gives life to the branches, which represent us Comparison is a thief of joy We often forget that attitudes are contagious and that our JOY can be contagious Mardi Gras is more scandalous in the French Quarter where the partying takes place, but offers an excellent opportunity to witness 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Gabb Wireless (get $25 off with code TINA): http://gabb.com/promo/tina Overflowing Joy book: https://bit.ly/4ewrgac 🔗 CONNECT WITH TARA DEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarabdew 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY PetClub 247: https://petclub247.com/tina Rapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/tina Sanus1 (get 10% off with code Tina10): http://www.sanus1.com/tina10 Capstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/counterculturemom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/fpmccmshow 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageccm 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/ccm23impactreport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Ep. 639 - Being Content in All Circumstances Gives Us Strength to Endure All Trials - Michele Howe

July 10, 2024 • Tina Griffin

How can we find happiness even when we are suffering in the midst of circumstances beyond our control? Author Michele Howe is a teacher and writer who addresses how important it is to dig deep into Scripture and learn more about God so that we can know how to find peace and strength to persevere amidst life’s struggles. Find time to spend with God - even if it’s just a few minutes each day. God will honor your time with Him, so make those minutes count! Strive to have a heart of gratitude, not grumbling. We should emulate the attitude of the apostle Paul, who suffered greatly, but learned to be content in all circumstances. Whatever we are dealing with - our response begins in our heart, so let’s give our hearts to God. TAKEAWAYS We would all like to be strong and independent but GOD alone is our strength and our redeemer How good is God not to always give us the desires of our heart - He knows what we need and when we need it Without Christ we have no hope God is sovereign, even when you feel like your life is out of control 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Donate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3wganmo The Humble Life book: https://amzn.to/4cq8os2 🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHELLE HOWE Website: https://michelehowe.wordpress.com/http://wordpress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelehoweauthor/http://www.facebook.com/michelehoweauthor 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY Sanus1 (get 10% off with code Tina10): http://www.sanus1.com/tina10 Capstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/ TUVU (sign up for free 30-day trial): https://www.tuvu.com/tina Jase Medical (get a discount with code TINA): https://bit.ly/jaseccm 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/counterculturemom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/fpmccmshow 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageccm 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/ccm23impactreport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Ep. 638 - How Pain and Suffering Play an Integral Role in Maturing Our Faith - Josiah Bancroft

July 9, 2024 • Tina Griffin

Take your everyday, practical worries and give them to God! This is the wise advice that pastor and author Josiah Bancroft shares about faith, peace, and long suffering. He also discusses the hallmarks of a mature Christian and how suffering can play an integral role in growing our faith, even if it’s uncomfortable and extremely difficult. Part of the key to growing in faith is rejoicing in Jesus regardless of circumstances, he says. We’re going to have trials and tribulations, but we can be content in Christ because His presence in our lives is solid and will never change. God can be what you can’t and that should give us encouragement. Give yourself time to process grief or difficulties and turn to Christ for help. TAKEAWAYS God has given us relationships and communities to help encourage us during times of difficulty Read 2 Corinthians chapters 1 and 2 for encouragement about God’s comfort during times of duress Our “secret” to happiness is in Jesus - He is the key to everything good and perfect Be willing to acknowledge that you have a lot to learn - that’s the mark of a mature Christian 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Homeschooling Today magazine (get 10% off with code TINA): https://homeschoolingtoday.com/?aff=31 Philippians book: https://amzn.to/3zpd6g3 🔗 CONNECT WITH JOSIAH BANCROFT Website: https://www.bancrofts1point.com/http://www.bancrofts1point.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiah.bancrofthttp://www.facebook.com/josiah.bancroft 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY Capstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/ TUVU (sign up for free 30-day trial): https://www.tuvu.com/tina Jase Medical (get a discount with code TINA): https://bit.ly/jaseccm Rapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/counterculturemom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/fpmccmshow 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageccm 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/ccm23impactreport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/