Wholesome Thinking

Ep. 26: Conduct

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we discuss our conduct and behaving ourselves in a Christian way. We kick off the conversation with what it means to us to conduct ourselves in a Christian way and how we want people to view us when they come in contact with us. We continue the discussion on what it means to walk in truth and how hard it is for us to behave in a Christian way when emotions are high. Join us for an exciting conversation on conduct and what it means to us and the difficulties we face on a day to day basis. Let’s jump in! 0:02:00 - 0:15:37 - What Does it Mean to Conduct Yourself In a Christian Way 0:15:38 - 0:27:06 - What Does Your Table Look Like 0:27:07 - 0:37:44 - Table Disruptors 0:37:45 - 0:46:12 - Challenges That Prevents Walking in Your Truth 0:46:13 - 0:59:11 - Conducting Yourself in a Christ-Like Manner in an Escalated Situation 0:59:12 - 1:01:19 - Spencer’s Notebook 1:01:20 - 1:06:50 - Encouragement for the week References & Resources: Sermon - Who’s At The Table by Pastor Vernon at Life Church https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KhVTf-NbQ [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KhVTf-NbQ] Bible Verses: Matthew 25:35 James 1:19-20 Colossians 4:5-6 Colossians 3:23 James 1:12 Luke 15 Attachments area Preview YouTube video Who's at the Table? // Pastor Vernon Gordon // We the Culture (Part 4) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KhVTf-NbQ&authuser=0]

Ep. 25: Freedom

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we discuss the word freedom. A topic given to us by one of our listeners. We start off the conversation with a backstory regarding the Statue of Liberty. We push the conversation forward by discussing what freedom means to us. We also discuss the what biblical freedom is and also engage in a powerful discussion surrounding repentance. Join us for an exciting conversation on how we view freedom, what biblical freedom is, and repentance of our sins. Let’s jump in! 0:04:55 - 0:14:36 - What Does Freedom Look Like to You 0:14:37 - 0:23:39 - Do We Really Think About Our Freedom 0:23:40 - 0:38:00 - Biblical Freedom 0:38:01 - 0:49:16 - Focusing on Repentance 0:49:17 - 1:01:26 - What is Distracting Us From Jesus 1:01:27 - 1:03:23 - Spencer’s Notebook 1:03:24 - 1:09:31 -  Encouragement for the week References & Resources Book - Peace: The Words and Inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Words-Inspiration-Mahatma-Gandhi/dp/1598422421 [https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Words-Inspiration-Mahatma-Gandhi/dp/1598422421] Song - Free by Jarhon https://music.apple.com/us/album/free/1823118318?i=1823118319 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/free/1823118318?i=1823118319] Bible Verses: 1 Peter 2:16 Galatians 5 Galatians 5:13 Hebrews 4:1 Genesis 6:5 Jeremiah 17:9 1 Corinthians 6:12 John 15

Ep. 24: Unbelief Pt.2

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, the team continues with a deeper discussion surrounding unbelief. We start off the conversation discussing how do we overcome unbelief while engaging in an exciting conversation on how we interpret Mark 9:29. We get vulnerable about fasting and the benefits we have seen from prayer and fasting and how that can bring us clarity in our lives. Join us for an exciting conversation on overcoming unbelief and the power of prayer and fasting in our spiritual lives. Let’s jump in! 0:02:21 - 0:16:27 - What is “This Kind” 0:16:28 - 0:23:38 - Prayer in New Encounters 0:23:39 - 0:42:30 - Approaching the Throne in Boldness/Being Bold in Your Faith 0:42:31 - 0:56:50 - Fasting 0:56:51 - 0:58:34 - Spencer’s Notebook 0:58:35 - 1:04:42 - Encouragement for the week  References & Resources Bible Verses: Mark 9:29 Hebrews 4:15-16 Hebrews 5:7 Hebrews 6:18

Ep. 23: Unbelief

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, the team is getting vulnerable as we discuss unbelief. The focus of our conversation comes from Mark 9 where we explore Jesus casting out the demon that his disciples could not. We zoom in on the areas where we lack faith and where unbelief comes from, the miraculous and the mundane, and how our unbelief can impact others. Join us for an exciting conversation, and get your notepad and pencil ready because we believe you will leave with the tools to walk in the Authority that God has given you. Let’s jump in! 0:03:45 - 0:20:00 - Where Do We See a Lack of Faith 0:20:01 - 0:29:30 - Mental Shackles of Finances 0:29:31 - 0:42:25 - Where Does This Unbelief Come From 0:42:26 - 0:56:10 - Spirit of Fear 0:56:11 - 1:15:15 - The Miraculous and The Mundane 1:15:16 - 1:28:32 - How Our Unbelief Affects Others 1:28:33 - 1:31:00 - Spencer’s Notebook 1:31:01 - 1:35:15 - Encouragement for the week References & Resources Music - Forrest Frank https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forrest-frank/1436657314 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forrest-frank/1436657314] Book - Gospel by JD Greear https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Recovering-Power-Christianity-Revolutionary/dp/1433673126/ [https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Recovering-Power-Christianity-Revolutionary/dp/1433673126/] Bible Verses: Mark 9 Numbers 13 Matthew 10 Psalm 51:11

Ep. 22: Culture Part 2

Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we are joined again by our guest Gaele Pinchinat of the Phenomenal Things Podcast. We dive into a deeper conversation around culture in the biblical sense. We discuss the ingredients of Christian Culture and what the world is trying to take away. We also discuss the differences between culture in the old testament vs the New Testament. We engage in a great conversation surrounding how we remain focused on our personal relationship with God with the influences of the world. Join us for an exciting conversation with Gaele as we discuss  Christian culture and what’s needed to build it in a world full of distractions. Let’s jump in! 0:02:22 - 0:32:57- Ingredients in Christian Culture 0:32:58 - 1:03:26 - Keeping a Kingdom Mindset in Worldly Environments 1:03:27 - 1:22:00 - Jesus vs Culture 1:22:01 - 1:23:19 - Spencer’s Notebook 1:23:20 - 1:30:27 - Encouragement for the week References & Resources Podcast - Phenomenal Things https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomenal-things/id1568942528 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phenomenal-things/id1568942528] Podcast - Wholesome Thinking Episode 21 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholesome-thinking/id1777469171?i=1000723079944 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wholesome-thinking/id1777469171?i=1000723079944] Bible Verses: Ephesians 4:1-9 Revelations Philippians Psalm 91:13 Luke 8:16 Galatians 5 Psalm 51