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THE STATE OF THE CHURCH: PART 2: SPIRITUAL ABUSE/MANIPULATION

In Part 2 of The State of the Church, we continue our deep dive into Matthew 23 and the reality of spiritual abuse in today’s Church. This episode unpacks the painful aftermath of hurt within the Body of Christ — the distrust of pastors and prophets, the struggle to separate God’s true character from human failings, and the temptation to walk away from faith altogether. But it doesn’t end there. We also explore why the Church is still necessary: as a family, a place of healing, and a source of God-given purpose. Together, we’ll reflect on Jesus’s call to those wounded by the Church, His invitation to healing, and His vision for humility, service, and the building of a true, Christ-centered community. This episode is both a warning and a comfort: a warning not to let the wickedness of men lead us astray, and a comfort that Jesus still sees, still calls, and is still restoring His Church. And it's a wrap for Season Two. Stay tuned for Season Three coming soon. We love you family and thank you for rocking with us. God bless. 😌❤️🥂

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH: PART 1: SPIRITUAL ABUSE/MANIPULATION

In this episode, we dive into one of the most sobering passages in Scripture — Matthew 23 — and reflect on what it reveals about the current state of the Church. Jesus once confronted the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, pride, and misuse of God’s Word, and today we see the same patterns repeating in spiritual abuse, legalism, and unhealthy leadership. Many believers have walked away from the Church — not because they stopped believing in God, but because they were deeply wounded by those who claimed to represent Him. In this conversation, we expose the reality of spiritual abuse, explore how it impacts faith and community, and remind ourselves of this truth: the failures of men do not change the perfection of God’s Word or the love of Christ. If you’ve been hurt by the church, this episode is for you. Jesus sees you, He understands your pain, and He invites you back into His arms — not to religion, but to relationship. ✨ Happy One Year Anniversary To Us!! 🥂🥳🤗 It is exactly one year ago when we launched our first episode. The goal has always been one: a platform that pushes us into deeper intimacy with the Lord Jesus and grounds us in His word. We pray that the Lord continues to use this platform for His glory! Thank you so very much family for rocking with us from the very beginning. We love you guys so much!!! Can you celebrate with us by commenting below. 🤗🥳🥳🥹❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾

A RANDOM THOUGHT: A LOVE STORY THAT GOD IS WRITING.🙈

We are all just clay in the Potter's hands. Will you trust Him enough to mold you and shape you according to HIS vision? Let's reflect for a moment and ponder on the beautiful love story that God is writing with your life. 💨💨 Scriptures: - 1 Corinthians 2:9 - 1 Peter 5:10 (AMPC) - Romans 9:20-21 Stay blessed, stay planted, don't leave the potter's hands. I love you family!! 😙❤️🎧

SEASON 2, EP 6: THE FAITH TO SURRENDER OUR DESIRES.

In this episode, I get real raw and vulnerable about my own struggle with desires that don’t always align with God’s will — and the faith it takes to lay them down. Inspired by James 1:14–17, we’ll explore how our unsurrendered desires often open the door to temptation and sin, not because God or the devil forces our hand, but because we let our own longings lead us astray. Like Eve, who gazed at what looked good instead of gazing at the One who is good, we too can be deceived when we fix our eyes on things that corrupt our hearts. I share why it’s so important to trade our corrupt desires for God’s good and perfect ones, trusting Him to purify what we want so our lives can bear fruit that leads to life, not death. May this episode encourage you to ask: Where or what am I gazing at? What desires need to be surrendered? And remind you — surrender is never loss with God. It’s an invitation to receive what is truly pure, good, and right in His eyes. Kindly share with someone who you think needs to hear this message so they can be blessed too. ☺️💐 I love you COG fam but Jesus loves you more. ❤️🙏🏾 Scriptures: -James 1:13-17 -Philippians 2:13 -2 Corinthians 2:11 -Genesis 3:1-6

SEASON 2, EP 5: THE FAITH TO EMBRACE DEATH

"Death is the end... yet in every situation, death is the way to life." – John Stott, The Radical Disciple In this soul-stirring episode, we confront one of the most profound paradoxes of the Christian faith: death as the doorway to life. Drawing from John Stott’s powerful reflection in The Radical Disciple, we explore the two kinds of death every believer must face—the death of self through daily surrender, and the physical death we all must one day meet. I share my personal journey through grief and what it means to truly "grieve with hope." Why is it so hard sometimes? Why does it matter so deeply to me that those I love—and even those I don’t know—come to faith in Christ? We reflect on the words of Paul: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” What gave him such boldness? And how can we, too, embrace that same faith-filled perspective? If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, grief, or uncertainty around death, or wondered what it means to die daily and live eternally, this episode is for you. Because the greatest hope of the believer is this: to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Scriptures: - Philippians 1:21 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 - Matthew 16:24-25 - Romans 8:13 - Galatians 5:19-23 - 1 Timothy 2:3-4 - Ephesians 3:18-19 - Philippians 1:9 - 1 John 4:12-18 - Hebrews 12:2 - 2 Corinthians 5:8 - 1 Corinthians 15:31 - 1 Corinthians 2:9 Take time to ponder and immerse yourself in these scriptures!! Kindly share with someone whom you feel will need this. Stay blessed COG FAM. I love you guys. ❤️🎧❤️🎧