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Podcast - E10 - Battle Training - Stages of Faith Click image to see/purchase in speaker's photography portfolio. E10 - Battle Training - Stages of Faith 00:00 / 01:04 Download this podcast free and see more options at: https://redcircle.com/shows/e3a69d09-3bee-49b1-a41a-2c51cb620187/episodes/4ab4cac6-45d9-45f2-a594-e8cd76f9a28d An enemy with thousands of years of training. If I don’t make it through God’s spiritual boot camp, I won’t make it through anything. This podcast is the 3rd in a series in which I talk about all of the stages of faith I went through, in the order I went through them. To get the entire series, free, visit https://www.gettingtogod.com/stages Share this podcast Last Podcast Next Podcast Share . . E10 - Battle Training - Stages of Faith Share podcast More Podcasts Help support these podcasts Thanks for listening :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light . Share Podcast . . .

General Battle Scripture (Set 4) ​ See all sets and main article (explanation) here. ​ Supporters, click here to listen to/download this in .pdf .doc .rtf and audio/podcast formats. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” Psalms 121:1-2 KJV “Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.” Psalms 20:6-9 KJV “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” Hebrews 12:1 KJV “The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.” Deuteronomy 28:7 KJV “And shalt return unto the Lord thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul; That then the Lord thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the Lord thy God hath scattered thee. If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of heaven, from thence will the Lord thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch thee:And the Lord thy God will bring thee into the land which thy fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it; and he will do thee good, and multiply thee above thy fathers. And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live. And the Lord thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee. And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the Lord, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day. And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the Lord will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.” Deuteronomy 30:2-10 KJV ​ Supporters, click here to listen to/download this in .pdf .doc .rtf and audio/podcast formats. Compiled by Shawn P Keenan Getting to God - A presence, dedicated to the search of the soul https://www.gettingtogod.com ​ ​ ​

Podcast - E6 - Ebb and Flow -Stages of Faith Click image to see/purchase in speaker's photography portfolio. E6 - Ebb and Flow -Stages of Faith 00:00 / 01:04 Download this podcast free and see more options at: https://redcircle.com/shows/e3a69d09-3bee-49b1-a41a-2c51cb620187/episodes/dbfa11c6-2c08-4043-8422-f878a5f38d00 It’s going to happen. There will be times when faith is tested no matter who you are. This podcast is the 3rd in a series in which I talk about all of the stages of faith I went through, in the order I went through them. To get the entire series, free, visit https://www.gettingtogod.com/stages Share this podcast Last Podcast Next Podcast Share . . E6 - Ebb and Flow -Stages of Faith Share podcast More Podcasts Help support these podcasts Thanks for listening :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light . Share Podcast . . .

The Heaven Package Strengthening the spirit is not a straight forward thing. Each one of use leads an individualized life, with our own set of weaknesses and strengths. So for each set there is a package designed specifically for individual purpose. When you're ready, pick a package and get the flow of information and improvement going!

Podcast - Forgiveness Pt 2 - It's not Just That Easy Click image to see/purchase in speaker's photography portfolio. Forgiveness Pt 2 - It's not Just That Easy 00:00 / 01:04 Download this podcast free and see more options at: https://redcircle.com/shows/e3a69d09-3bee-49b1-a41a-2c51cb620187/episodes/836ce8cc-8e35-41d1-a48c-41a4ff49e74f It's not such a big deal when someone bumps your shoulder or forgets to replace the toilet paper. But what about the hard stuff? What about real hurt? Share this podcast Last Podcast Next Podcast Share . . Forgiveness Pt 2 - It's not Just That Easy Share podcast More Podcasts Help support these podcasts Thanks for listening :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light . Share Podcast . . .

Finding Peace For those who seek it or those who wish to keep it, peace in this world can feel like an illusive thing. A broken world produces broken people; and for those who are willing to admit, accept and explore that, there is a path to finding solace. For readers of Getting To God, that path can start here. ​ Below are pieces of content that are laid out in a step-by-step manor. You don't have to go through them in order, but I recommend it. My promise is this, as I have struggled through it myself, this path can bring calm and peace even when life is a complete mess. No part of being a Christian offers complete protection and solace, but enough comfort can be found to give anyone a foundation to live and fight from. Even if it seems like a bit much, the rewards of diving in and adopting these practices are perpetual, uplifting and forever. For whatever turmoil you're in, God has offered us comfort; and sometimes even a way out. There's nothing to pay for, nothing to lose and a lifetime and beyond of appreciation to gain. Hang On (short video, 160 seconds) - Excessive stress. Questioned faith. Finding an anchor when life won't easily lend. ​ ​ Overwhelmed by God (video, about 8 minutes) - A message inspired by depression, anxiety and a sunset; when you let God overwhelm you, nothing else can. Forgiveness - At some point, we've all held onto memories that have harmed us, sometimes even when we don't know it. Not letting go is a poison that kills peace. Find out what to do with it. Stages of Faith - I've always known it; the more we understand something, the less it can hurt us. So in this series, by sharing personal experience, I answer almost any basic concept that can work against faith. The more we understand, the more we are at peace. ​ ​ ​ Cut to the Chase (Personal Peace in Spite of Turmoil) (article) - For all of my own attempts to dodge and resend bullets in the battle, nothing ever worked as well as bringing God to the gunfight. ​ ​ ​ ​ Putting God First - The Pain of Arm's Length (Part 1/2) (article) - Building peace requires a solid foundation, so don't put the cart before the horse. Grace and I heard it, then Grace and I lived it: "Put God first and everything else will fall in line". ​ ​ ​ ​ The Bible - What is it and how do I Read? (article) - There is one aspect (of many) about the Bible that astounds me; the people who lived and shared their experiences, thousands of years ago; their philosophies and outlooks can often be directly applied to today's situations. And people say there's no manual to life. ​ ​ ​ ​ Sing From the Center of the Prison (article) - This is one of my favorite ways to overcome darkness. It's not only an iconic demonstration that you're not going to lay down and give up, it's also an ironic yet powerful way to get up off the ground. ​ ​ ​ ​ Gathering the Holy Spirit (article) - Peace you can can actually feel; and I've shared some effective ways to absorb and use it. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The art of Calm (article I've written, found on my photography portfolio ) - Free, easy techniques that anyone can use to build a calm moment. Forgiveness - It's simple; you can't have peace without forgiving yourself and forgiving others . Not living with forgiveness is like trying to smell nice while carrying bags of garbage around all day. ​ Forgivness PT 1 (about forgiving others) The Armor of God - Cleaning up the System (article) - It's not comfortable; but it's true. One important way to build solace in your life is to decide what's worth more to you; worldly comfort, or a stronger foundation and a brighter spiritual future. ​ ​ ​ ​ True Fellowship (article) - We weren't built to go it alone. Bring peace into your life by surrounding yourself with supportive people and being inclusive; the way Christ intended it. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A Struggle to see the Face of God (article) - Just knowing He's there is sometimes enough to calm a personal storm. Cleaner Spiritual Living (collection) - Sometimes hearing God when He's trying to show us how to find peace; it's hindered by our own choices, even sin. Find out how to close the wrong doors and open the right ones. .

Podcast - Suicide Click image to see/purchase in speaker's photography portfolio. Suicide 00:00 / 01:04 Download this podcast free and see more options at: https://redcircle.com/shows/e3a69d09-3bee-49b1-a41a-2c51cb620187/episodes/79a97f62-2023-4d00-bbfa-900fc2b39538 For those on the edge, close to leaving this world by their own hand, there is no time to waste. Share this podcast Last Podcast Next Podcast Share . . Suicide Share podcast More Podcasts Help support these podcasts Thanks for listening :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light . Share Podcast . . .

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Stories of Faith More Stories < Previous Story Next Story > Toni Bayless Fatih after a life of abuse and the loss of her son. Since the moment Toni and I sat down for this interview; I’ve thought about it almost every day. It’s given me so much reason to be a more appreciative husband and father. Toni has already changed at least one life with her story, mine. And while I hate the price she paid to help others, I’m confident she will. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: ​ Supporting my work , Passing it on , subscribing for free updates . More Media Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - You Might Not Know (video) Sometimes the need for spiritual strength in the church goes far deeper than we can imagine. Uplifting The Church Pt 5 - Wake Up Call If you don’t meet a reaching hand with support, the person reaching will pull that hand back down and may never reach again. Uplifting The Church Pt 4 - Shining The Critical Light Within those moments of prayer and standing against worldly behavior, we find our truest selves, the light we are given to show God's glory. Uplifting The Church - Pt 3 - Who Do We Serve? When those laws are applied to how we interact with each other, our church is uplifted and becomes the sanctuary it should be. Uplifting The Church - Pt 2 - A Personal Story It became an extension of some of the negativity that came from others. It was at that moment I had a chance to put up a barrier between us. Uplifting The Church - Pt 1 - What IS Church? When we do this within our core group first, that group becomes strong enough to set examples and support for those outside of it. What Makes A Christian? I'm tired of the arguments. It's time to cut to the chase. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments... Beware of Polished, But Unfinished Opinion "I have examined the evidence for Christianity, and I find it unconvincing." I'm sorry sir, but no, you haven't. Setting A Trap For God's Love (video) God is love. I'm well aware that if I want to live in his house when I leave this body, I have to learn to be a conduit for that love. A Question About How To Forgive (Short Article) She said that she understood the need for forgiveness, but the damage of what had been done ran very deep. Boundaries Can Kill You (tiny article) When we set ourselves up to truly explore something, we end up finding truth, even if we're not prepared for the truth we find. Close To Death; A Powerful, Personal Story; From Selfish To Evangelist (video) How a former life brought him to darkness and how an extremely close brush with death changed his course forever.