
Something to think about podcast
By Andrae Palmer

Something to think about podcastOct 24, 2023

What it means to trust God
This is a new series on Trusting God. This week we look at what it means to trust God.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Crisis management plan
This week we explore the biblical crisis management plan to close out the navigating crisis series.

4 things that happens during a crisis
What does the bible say happen during a season of crisis? We answer that question on this week's episode.

How Crisis impacts you
This week we look at the characteristics of a crisis and how it affects you.

4 things that will help you spot a crisis in your life
This week we start a new series title navigating crisis. The focus for today is answering the question how does the bible define crisis.

3 things that enable spiritual maturity
In this episode we share 3 things that will enable you to speak and act spiritually mature.

6 Mindsets to help you evaluate anything
This week we continue our look on spiritual maturity by exploring six(6) mindsets to help you evaluate anything.

4 Reasons why you should evaluate everything
This week we talk a look at 4 reasons why you should evaluate everything you do.

2 skills that will help you make better decisions
This week we start our series on Spiritual maturity answering the question what does the bible say about making decisions.

Why People cant enjoy what they have
This week we look on why people can't enjoy what they have.

3 mindset to avoid while pursuing you goals
This is part 3 of our series on chasing unrealistic dreams. This week we cover 3 mindsets to avoid that can cause you to chase after unrealistic things.

3 things that happens when you chase after the wrong things
This week we look at 3 things that happens when you chase after unrealistic dreams.

Why some people chase unrealistic dreams
This episode looks to answer the question why people chase unrealistic dreams.
Core Scripture
Itis better to look at what is in front of you than to go looking for what you want. Even this is pointless. It's like trying to catch the wind. Ecc 6:9 GW

What you need to know about the people you work with
Living and working with people is a large part of our lives. Understanding them can help us function better in the environment we work in. This episode explore people culture.

The Mindset of culture
One thing common about any work or home environment is that they all have a common mindset. Each space may be different but they all have a common way of thinking. We explore the mindset of cultures on today's episode.

3 things that any culture offers
When you enter a new environment several things may be pulling at your attention as you settling in. Do you know what they are? Find the answers in this week's episode as we continue our look at culture.

What you need to know about cultures
This month we start a new series talking about cultures. This week we explore the answers to the question how the bible defines cultures. Whether it is the culture at your workplace, at home or in your community we explore the answers.

3 things that binds companions together
This week we share 3 things that binds all relationships together. This is the last episode in our companionship series.
Then the LORD became angry with Moses and asked, "What about your brother Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He's already on his way to meet you, and he will be very glad to see you. You will speak to him and tell him what to say. I will help both of you speak, and I will teach you both what to do. Exo 4:14-15 GW
- Faithfulness
- Love
- Agreement
Because of how the law companionship works:
- Be careful who you choose to partner with
- Be careful who you become friends with
- Make sure you and the person have the same objective
Not everyone is right for you and not everyone is compatible with what you are doing.

5 things you need to know about relationships
This week we take a look at 5 things you need to know about relationships. This is part 3 of our 4 part series on companionship.
Companionship is a union that :
- Has authority (mar 6:7)
- Is called to do specific work (acts 13:2)
- Can be dissolved (acts 15:39)
- Interdependent ( 1 cor 12: 18 - 21)
- Set apart for a purpose
Core Scripture:
Two people are better than one because together they have a good reward for their hard work.
Ecc 4:9 GW

3 reasons why having the right friends matter
This is part 2 or our series looking on companionship where we explore 3 reasons why having the right friends matter. Our core scripture remains Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two people are better than one.
In this episode we explore issues with:
- Loneliness
- Having support

What is Companionship
This video is number one of a four part series looking at what the bible says about companionship. This video looks at the biblical definition of companionship.

3 areas of your life that needs to be in order
To conclude our series about how to put your life in order we take a look at 3 areas of your life that needs to be in order.

4 things that orderly persons believe
What you believe have significant impact on your behavior. This week we explore 4 things that orderly persons believe.

How to set your life in order
This week we explore 3 principles that will help you to put your life in order.
Besides being wise, the spokesman also taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about it, studied it, and arranged it in many proverbs. Ecc 12:9 GW

How to have orderly conversations
Interacting with others is very integral to our everyday lives. We meet with coworkers, employers as well as our family members and spouses and so much more. This week we explore several biblical principles to achieve orderly conversations.
Core scripture : 1Co 14:40 GW Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

What does mean to set your life in order
At intervals we have to stop to evaluate where we are and put plans in place to achieve our goals. This week we take a look at how to set your life in order. We explore several biblical principles to achieve this.
Core scripture : 1Co 14:40 GW Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

The confidence building process
This week is part two of the series how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we look at the hope building process and 8 instructions to help you navigate a hopeless situation.
Our core scripture:
1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

4 reasons why you should put your confidence in God
This week is part three of the series how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we look at 4 reasons why you should place your confidence in God.
Our core scripture:
1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

4 signs of hopelessness
This week is part two of the series how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we look at 4 signs of hopelessness and also the language pattern of a hopeless person.
Our core scripture:
1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

What does the bible say about hopelessness
This week we start a new series about how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we define what exactly is hopelessness and what does the hope of Salvation mean.
Our core scripture:
1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

3 steps to let go of a grudge
There are times when situations happen that hurt us and cause conflicts between us and other individuals. Dealing with it is never easy. This part 4 and final episode of our art of letting go series we share the impact of hurtful situations can have on our minds and 3 steps you need to take to let go.
Our core scripture
Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

4 Reasons why letting go of a grudge is good idea
This week in part 3 of our art of letting go series we look at 4 reasons why letting go of grudge is a good idea.
Our core scripture
Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

4 mindsets to deal with internal conflicts
This week in part two of our art of letting go series, we explore the topic 4 mindsets that will help you deal with internal conflicts.
Our core scripture
Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

8 reasons why people hold a grudge
This week we start a new series titled the art of letting go: How to deal with internal conflict. This episode in part 1 we explore what causes person to hold a grudge and talk about several reasons why this happens.
Our core scripture
Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

Are you meditating on a problem or are you thinking about it?
This week we answer the question the difference between meditating on a problem vs thinking about it to find solutions. This episode aims to help you move away from being stuck in a loop not being able to move on from difficulty situations that hurt you.

4 questions to help you find mental clarity
Achieving mental clarity is possible with the right tools. In part 3 of the series we explore 4 questions that can help achieve mental clarity and know what you need to do to move forward with your life.

What can happen when your thoughts aren't clear
Mental clarity is important so that we can live our best lives. In part two of this series, we explore 4 things that happen when you don't have a clear mind.

Why people can't keep their thoughts clear
This series on keeping your thoughts clear explores reasons and share several solutions as to how to keep your thoughts clear. This week's teaching focuses on what cuases people not to have their mind clear.
Core scripture:
1 Peter 5:8 Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.

Finding satisfaction in what you do
This week we will explain how to find satisfaction in what you do. It's the final part of our series on mental rest.
Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35
In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pra

Reason why you have mental unrest
This week we will explain the reason why you may have mental unrest and explore some examples that may lead to you being restless.
Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35
In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray

The foundation of mental rest
This week we focus on the foundation of mental rest and what it means. We also share some principles that will help you when you are taking that time to recover.
Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35
In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray

What is mental rest
There comes a time when we reach a place of burn out and need to rejuvenate ourselves. That place of mental burnout is a dangerous place to be and the question is how do we recover and find peace mentally? That's what we unpack in this series. In part 1 we focus on defining mental rest and the principles to achieving this goal.
Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35
In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray.

How discomfort can destroy you
This is the last part of our series on discomfort where we explore how not dealing with these uncomfortable situations can destroy you.
Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

4 Characteristics of discomfort
This is part 3 of our series on dealing with discomfort where we explore the characteristics of discomfort.
Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

3 steps you need to take to deal with discomfort.
This week we continue our series on dealing with discomfort. In this episode we explore 3 steps you need to take to deal with discomfort.
Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

What is discomfort
This week we start a new series exploring what does the bible say about discomfort. In this episode we will take a closer look at what is discomfort, how the bible explains it and start to look at the promise that God gave about dealing with it.
Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

Your role as a listener
This week we wrap up our series on the art of listening by exploring the role of a listener and why its important.

What people like to talk about
In this week's episode, we explore several things people like to talk about as well as what will enable you to have good conversations with others.

What to listen for when conversing with other people
Have you ever had a conversation with someone, and they talked endlessly about something and were expecting you to do something, and they never said it? Or Your boss tells you to do something and then afterward left scratching your head as to what to do? This week I explored five things to listen for when conversing with others, so you know how to respond appropriately.

5 Reasons why people don't listen to others
Have you ever been in a situation where you are sharing something with other people, and they don't seem to get what you are saying? Or are they listening but not understanding what's being said? Well, this week I will share five reasons why people don't listen to others.