A conversation about Hope with Pastor Jonathan R Perry, of Life Chapel Toledo OhioThe challenge is where we put our hope. Paul said if I had hope in only this world – I would be the most pitiful man. (1 Corinthians 15:9)There is a difference between the hope of desperation and the hope of acceleration.  The hope of acceleration walks with a posture of confidence, peace, and joy.  There are people that don’t have hope for the future they are just trying to have hope for the day – this happens when people find themselves in survival mode.  It’s hard to see a picture of the future when you are not sure about what the present day holds. The key to ministry is to start with people where they are and then lead them step by step.  Many times our disappointments come from un-realistic expectations.  We look to people to and things to meet our expectations and fill our voids but then our hope becomes deferred. Sometimes our hope is deferred by comparison to others. We may actually put unrealistic expectations on ourselves because of our comparison to others. 

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Episode 22: Hope in Christ with Jonathan Perry

This is our final episode of season 1! In this conversation I speak with Mary Michel, founder and CEO of Journey of the Heart.  Join us as we discuss what a False Sense of Responsibility is and how we can live more free. Mary says, "when we come to the table and are clear about who we are - we can say yes to the appropriate yes and no to the appropriate no." She shares what life can look like when we recognize our worth in Christ. 

Episode 021: A Woman's False Sense of Responsibility

Equipped has officially launched their first Bible Study Course called: BECOMING: Who God Created You To Be.  In this episode Nicki talks all about the course.1.) Why she wrote it  2.) What's on the inside of the course and 3.) How you can get involved. There are 9 sessions in the Study and this podcast episode breaks down each session and the assessments that are included.  At the end of the podcast Nicki talks about how you can take the course or contact her about training a member of your team to lead individuals in your organization through the course. 

Episode 20: Becoming Who God Created You To Be

"Let's be honest, failing stinks"In our conversation today we talk about being "Free To Fail"!  Loida will inspire you to simply "Do It Afraid".   We dig into the fact that failing is a part of our Christian Journey, how to live as an overcomer, the fact that Jesus comes after us in the midst of failure, and why Loida would like to buy a clock and a calendar for Jesus.Loida also talks about Exhilarate: A woman's gathering that she founded and directs. 

Episode 019: Free To Fail

On today's podcast I sit down and have a chat with one of my best friends, Carie Staerker (A.K.A. Momma Staerker).  She shares what it has looked like to love big and love during difficult times in her life.  Carie talks about the moment when she was fighting cancer in her own life and an addiciton in her daughter's life.  She found that the love of God never fails. Be inspired to love others really big! www.equippedandeffective.com

Episode 018: Loving When It is Difficult

Today's conversation is with Katie Guiliano of Hosanna Revival.  We talk about taking risks, keeping the faith, miracle provision, and all of the lessons that are learned along the way. Katie had one idea of painting her Bible and then she wondered if a beautiful Bible would excite other women to pick it up and read it?  It was this simple thought that led her down the path that God was calling her to.  Katie hopes that you know this: If God calls you to a "thing", He will be in that "thing" ... and He will never let you down. Thank you for listening to the Equipped and Effective Podcast. 

Episode 017: Taking Risks and Keeping God at the Center

On today's episode, I talk to Kevin Jennings about confidence. Kevin challenges us to gain self-awareness by asking others what it is like to be on the other side of us. We also talk about how one individual that reaches their potential affects the world because we are all connected.  Kevin is passionate about helping people reach their full potential! Here are some of the other topics we discuss: Passion, Dreaming, and Building into others. Check it out on your favorite podcast player or on our website by clicking here.

Episode 16: Confidence with Kevin Jennings

Today I speak with Jessica Buckland, of The Bridge Church in Westlake Ohio.  She also heads up a program for women in transition at the Cuyahoga Community College. Jessica talks about everything from being a recovering "people pleaser" to changing the way we think.  She challenges us to stop living a life that is always chasing the epic but instead to submit our daily works and decisions to God. We can watch Him do great and mighty things with our "small things".  

Episode 015: Be Intentional - Be Yourself

In this bonus episode, Nicki shares a message that she gave to the women of Life Chapel in Toledo Ohio (May 2018).  Her desire is that women go into 2019 with encouragement, inspiration, and focus. There is also a free study guide that goes along with this message. You can grab it by texting "tellmemore" to 444999 or Visiting equippedandeffective.com/podcast-014You will discover that a woman has the ability to pass down genuine faith, tear down strongholds, and call out destiny.  You are a woman of generational influence. 

Women of Generational Influence

Vonda is a single mother of two amazing daughters. Listen, as she shares their story of adoption and talks about the importance of Obedience. She knows that God is the only one who could have put their family together. Vonda says the following about obedience:obedience has a beginningIf we are obedient it will ultimately take sacrifice alsoit's ok to take a step back in the midst of obedience to recalibratesometimes the first step is just admitting what our fears areit's ok to make mistakes

Obedience: Episode 013 with Vonda Hogle

Today we interview Anthony and Crystal Barnett about Course Correction. These are times in life when everything feels like it's shifting and shaking. Crystal shares what it was like to feel God calling in them in one direction, while Anthony was not quite sure that he felt the same way. They also talk about the journey of finding health in the middle of it all. You can check out their website called Plant Powered Christian by clicking this link. We hope you are inspired to live life with purpose and discover the power of waiting on God in this episode. 

Episode 012: Course Correction with Anthony and Crystal

Ashley shares what it is like to work full-time and raise little ones. Many mothers will relate to her as she describes going back and forth between feeling like "life is really hard" to "these are the best years of her life."  Ashley goes into "mom guilt", balance, and the most important thing she wants to teach her kids. You can check out the complete show notes on our website at Equippedandeffective.com

Motherhood and Ministry with Ashley Shaffer

Pastor Sharon Perry, of Life Chapel, talks about the iniquities that are passed from one generation to the next and the hope that we have in Christ. She points out the fact that blessings do not have an expiration date and that God has given us the tools to create a Spiritually Hot environment for our children to thrive in. One of the keys is to become dedicated to discipline, and discipline becomes desire, then desire becomes a delight. This is a great episode for Christian Parents. 

Episode 010: Epigenetics - Breaking Cycles

Pastor Joy Hester of Vision Ministries discusses 4 things that she has learned while serving in vocational ministry. She is very transparent about her own battles with keeping her personal devotions, falling into comparison traps, dealing with offense, and facing her fears. Joy Hester and husband Josh Hester are pastors of Vision Ministries in South Toledo, Ohio & Whitehouse Ohio. 

Episode 009: Mistakes Are a Part Of The Journey

Savannah Marten, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo, shares how she colors outside the lines and what that means. She talks about keeping curiosity and creativity in our lives and what she has learned about having so many "outside of the box" ideas. 

Episode 008: Coloring Outside The Lines with Savannah Marten

It's time to live life with purpose and help others do the same. Nicki and Tim will host discussions with those who are breaking down barriers and living their lives to the fullest. Be inspired by stories and powerful teachings.

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