Make Me Better Podcast

KEYS TO THE KINGDOM | Pentecost Sunday, Empowering Apostles, Empowering Believers Today

Host Misty Rooks delves into the significance of Pentecost Sunday, highlighting the empowerment of apostles and believers. It also emphasizes the transition from a passive state to an active calling, encouraging listeners to engage in meaningful acts of service and ministry. Takeaways * Pentecost Sunday Empowering Apostles * Moving from Couch to Calling #makemebetterpodcast #makemebetter #fromcouchtocalling #eachonereachone #summeroflove #actsoftheapostles #acts #pentecostsunday #pentecost #HolySpirit

From Death to Life: Addiction is not the end-an interview with Candice Ables

In this inspiring interview, Candice shares her powerful journey from addiction and near-death to recovery and purpose. Discover how faith, support, and resilience transformed her life and how she now helps others break free from the cycle of addiction. Takeaways: * Faith and community support are crucial in overcoming addiction * Recovery is a process that involves inner character work * It's possible to rebuild life and relationships after addiction * Surrendering to God's plan can lead to true freedom * Inner healing is more important than just stopping substance use Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context 08:01 Candice's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery 16:12 The Impact of Family and Environment on Addiction 20:25 The Descent: From Opioids to Heroin 23:43 The Struggle for Recovery: Detox and Relapse 26:07 The Overdose: A Life-Changing Moment 28:27 The Courtroom Decision: Seeking True Help 29:54 Finding Purpose: The Path to Recovery 32:14 The Role of Faith: Overcoming Guilt and Shame 34:08 Hand Up Ministries: A New Beginning 36:30 Transformation: From Addiction to Empowerment 37:26 The Journey of Transformation 40:00 Accountability and Support in Recovery 41:55 The Role of Personal Responsibility 43:50 Facing Consequences and Finding Grace 46:35 Restoration and New Beginnings 48:56 Trusting God Through the Process 51:41 Advice for Those in Recovery 54:31 Learning to Live Again 56:18 Embracing God's Way for a Better Life Resources A Hand Up Ministries - https://ahandupministries.org [https://ahandupministries.org] Celebrate Recovery - https://www.celebraterecovery.com [https://www.celebraterecovery.com] Trenton CR - freedomcr.com [http://freedomcar.com] Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities - https://dbhdd.georgia.gov [https://dbhdd.georgia.gov]

By Design-a MMBP segment mixing health & faith: Nutrition 101 with Dr. Chad

Co-hosts Misty Rooks and Dr. Chad talk nutrition on this segment of By Design. The conversation delves into the foundational principles of nutrition, emphasizing its role as a long-term investment and the importance of absorption. It explores the mindset surrounding nutrition, the impact of inflammation, intentional eating, and the essentials of nutrition, all within the context of faith and health. It also explores the impact of sugar on the immune system, the food pyramid, and essential nutrients, as well as the application of Nutrition 101 principles in daily life. Additionally, it highlights the role of faith and God's design in nutrition. Takeaways * Nutrition is a long-term investment * You are what you absorb of what you eat, so gut health is important! * Eating whole foods and minimizing processed and packaged foods * Fix your fats! * Perfect your protein * Trash your toxins! Chapters * 00:00 Nutrition 101: The Foundation of Health * 09:17 Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Diet * 16:00 The Essentials of Nutrition * 21:42 Removing Barriers to Healthy Eating * 26:55 Understanding the Impact of Sugar on the Immune System * 33:18 The Role of Faith and God's Design in Nutrition

"The Little Girl He Loaned to Me" Anna Rooks shares about losing a child & recovering through faith

In this heartfelt episode, Misty Rooks interviews her mother-in-law, Anna Rooks, who shares her profound journey of faith, loss, and spiritual growth after losing her daughter Melissa in a tragic accident. Discover how her relationship with God helped her find peace, strength, and purpose through grief, and learn valuable lessons on prayer, healing, and trusting God's plan. Keywords faith, grief, spiritual growth, prayer, healing, loss of a child, testimony, trust in God, Christian life, overcoming tragedy Key topics Faith and relationship with God before tragedy The impact of Holy Spirit's conviction and salvation The accident and loss of Melissa Spiritual growth and healing through grief The importance of prayer and intercession Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 02:59 Misty's Early Struggles and Finding Faith 06:01 The Impact of Loss and Grief 08:54 The Accident and Its Aftermath 11:45 Navigating Trauma and Healing 15:12 The Role of Faith in Coping with Loss 18:03 Messages from Beyond: Spiritual Insights 21:08 The Power of Prayer and Community Support 23:52 Reflections on Life, Death, and Legacy 35:21 The Power of Prayer and Community Support 39:08 Understanding Life and Death Through Faith 44:38 The Role of Intercessory Prayer 48:41 Covenant and Generational Blessings 50:07 Creative Expression in Grief 56:11 Healing and Moving Forward After Loss 01:01:27 Empathy and Connection Through Shared Pain 01:06:54 Finding Strength in Faith and Community resources Ephesians 3:16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A16 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A16]

"Windows and Wells" a Keys to the Kingdom segment of the Make Me Better Podcast

In this episode, Misty Rooks discusses the concept of 'Windows and Wells' as part of the 'Keys to the Kingdom' segment. She shares the Parable of the Spilled Coffee and delves into the power of words and the heart, emphasizing the importance of filling our hearts with positive attributes to overcome life's challenges. The conversation deals with the importance of guarding the heart and mind, emphasizing the impact of what is consumed through the eyes and ears. It explores the concept of depositing death versus depositing life, the protection provided by the breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation, and the entry points for the devil in our lives. The discussion also challenges listeners to grow and change, addresses the issue of divided lives and serving two masters, and concludes with a prayer for freedom from darkness and a call to replace it with life. Takeaways * Life's challenges reveal what's inside us * The importance of filling our hearts with positive attributes Guarding the heart and mind * Consuming the Word of God Chapters * 00:00 The Power of Words and the Heart * 30:33 Depositing Death vs. Depositing Life * 36:24 Entry Points for the Devil * 46:07 Divided Lives and Serving Two Masters * 54:03 Windows and Wells: Depositing Darkness and Light Scripture References: Matthew 15:11-20 John 7:38 Proverbs 4:20-23 Matthew 12:34-37 Proverbs 18:4, 20-21 Psalm 34:13 Proverbs 10:11 Psalm 19:14 Psalm 119:11 Mark 11:23 Romans 10:8-10 John 6:63 Ephesians 4:27 1 John 4:4