In our last episode, we explored vulnerability. Vulnerability asks, “Why don’t you want to be seen?” In this episode, accountability asks, “Now that you’ve been seen, who’s walking with you?” Vulnerability is about openness. Accountability is about order.
So we get into this truth: Jesus expects accountability from us—not for punishment, but for growth. True transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It requires connection, correction, and commitment. Let’s take accountability and dive in!
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One of the ways our excellence is proven is through relationships. And, I believe that vulnerability is key to building real and meaningful relationships. When we set up a life that is guarded and gated, the enemy comes to attack us. When we’re isolated, we’re at more risk of listening to lies about who we are and coming to believe them as truth.
So, let’s answer a core question today: Does God command us to be vulnerable?
Let’s dive in.
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During a coaching session, a client asked, “I have been hearing a lot about this recession. I need to know what to do. Are we in one or not?” Those questions had me perceiving that this may be on the minds of many - so how do you navigate life and faith during a recession. I am going take you back to my experience during the 2008 recession as a full-time entrepreneur and share the lessons learned. Let’s dive in.
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The episode was super personal because at the moment, I am assisting with the care of an elderly loved one. And, it's a lot. We are living in a time where caregiving has become a central part of many people’s lives. Caregiving is not just a task or duty; it is a virtue of excellence.
Whether you are already in a caregiving role or thinking ahead about the possibility, this episode is for you. We’ll explore the challenges, the blessings, and the spiritual call of caregiving.
I’ll share a personal story about growing up in a household where caregiving was a daily reality and reflect on how it shaped me, especially as an only child.
We’ll also talk about how caregiving reflects God's command to love others and find encouragement for those of you who are currently walking this journey.
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I lost a family member to suicide and felt that it was time to share an episode in his honor. I would have wanted him to know how loved and how necessary he is before he took his life. Losing a loved one to suicide is profoundly painful and complicated. Whether you or someone you know has been impacted by suicide, I hope this episode helps.
Let’s get real—failure isn’t just a “sometimes” thing.
It happens to everyone. Even when we think we’ve got everything together, failure can show up unexpectedly. But guess what? It’s not the end, and it definitely doesn’t mean we’re disqualified from the love and grace of God. In fact, failure can be exactly what we need to get to the excellence God has for us.
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You know names like Paul, David, Hannah, Elijah, Job, and Moses—heroes of faith, right? But did you know they also went through periods of anxiety and depression? Yes, the very people we look up to for their incredible faith had moments of deep despair. They were overwhelmed, broken, and at times, even questioning their purpose and God’s plan.
Depression can make you feel like you’re all alone, that no one else understands what you're going through. Depression is not just a modern issue; it’s something that people have been dealing with for centuries, even in biblical times. Let's dive in.
Stress is annoying. No one wants, everyone hopes to prevent it, and most people can’t get rid of it. It’s something that we encounter at many points in life, often when we least expect it. But what if I told you that stress, though challenging, can also be a catalyst for growth?
On this episode, we explore this together as we delve into the Word of God.
Let’s dive in.
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Anxiety is a natural and common emotional response to stress, uncertainty, or perceived threats. It's a complex, multifaceted emotion that involves a sense of apprehension, unease, and worry. While it's a normal part of the human experience, excessive or chronic anxiety can lead to various mental and physical health issues.
Let me share a personal story to start us off.
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Obedience - a very critical virtue of excellence that can be the key to unlock God’s blessings and an accelerator to access God’s favor. It drives you closer to God and helps you lean into His purpose for your existence, it is a major force in activating abundance. It shapes our faith, our lives, and is the most tangible way to express our love for God. Obedience is not just a suggestion; it’s an integral part of our relationship with Him. Let's dive in!
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Maturity isn’t about having everything together at once. It’s a journey, not a destination. And with that journey often comes discomfort, stretching, and growing pains. But, it’s also a journey of transformation, where God calls us to step into the fullness of who we’re meant to be. Sometimes we take big leaps forward, other times we’re crawling. No matter the pace, the key is not to resist that growth. Let's dive in!
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Adulting comes with a lot. But have you noticed how we only refer to the act of being a grown-up as “adulting” when we are annoyed by the tasks of life? It seems there is a public crisis of finding adulthood perplexing. So what is adulting? How do you do it? And how do you do it God’s way? Let’s dive in.
Adulting comes with a lot. But have you noticed how we only refer to the act of being a grown up as “adulting” when we are annoyed by the tasks of life? It seems there is a public crisis of finding adulthood perplexing.
So what is adulting? How do you do it? And how do you do it God’s way?
Let’s dive in.
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Do you believe God wants to bless you? You may say, “Yes,” but in your heart do you really believe this to be true? Are you truly okay with whatever chooses to do with your life and however he chooses to move in your life? Can you live God’s way and be completely content? It's time to have an honest talk about contentment. Let’s dive in.
A few years ago I pursued a BBL. Not the cosmetic one. I pursued a purposeful one that stands for "Big Beautiful Life." This episode is about pursuit. Because God is the ultimate big thinker, nothing you plan to pursue even compares to what He has in mind. So, how do you know what it is that God has for you? How do you go after what God has for you? And, how do you actually get that big, beautiful life? Let’s dive in.
Have you ever had the best day ever? But soon after you have the worst day ever? It's in those moments of obscurity where you start to question the quality of your life and ask if you are truly - fulfilled. And in those moments we forget that God works in our lives in ways that we cannot see to bring us to true fulfillment.
Let's dive in.
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Have you ever had your heart broken? I mean shattered to pieces. For any reason or relationship, you can experience heartbreak.
Whatever the occurrence or the reference, to be broken is never a choice. Because no one by definition wants to be reduced to fragments, ruptured, torn, fractured, functioning improperly, or operating out of working order. And if your lives resemble any of those cracks, it doesn’t feel safe to reveal them. So what happens when you experience brokenness? Let’s dive in.
Have you ever been called out for being selfish? Has anyone said you were being greedy? Are you self-serving at times? In many respects, we are naturally selfish and we must be intentional about being anything to the contrary. However, being self-less isn’t what we often think it is either. I am certain you want to learn the difference so let’s dive in.
Self-care. How necessary is it? When you address the importance of your self-care, you are admitting that there are spaces and voids that you cannot fill by following your regular daily routine. It requires you to create a regimen – nothing special or elaborate – but the kind of regimen that establishes the necessary boundaries so that self-care becomes a normal way of life. We always use the reference of what we are told to do in the event of a plane crash, or in this instance - in case of a life crash - that you should place the oxygen mask on yourself first but how do you know when it's time to grab the mask if you don’t know that you’re crashing because crashing is the norm, and it feels more like you’re cruising? Let’s dive in.
Rejection - we’ve all been through it. Whether in our careers or our relationships, we have experienced the sting of feeling unwanted or unloved. Rejection is a powerful tool of the enemy. Not only does rejection leave us wounded, it can affect our identity - how we see ourselves - and how we see God and His ability to heal those wounds of rejection. Let’s unpack how rejection forms and how we can recover.
Because conversations and incidents of mental health have been on the rise, the Affirmations of Excellence podcast is opening up a deep dialogue about the issue with a Christ-centered lens with a series entitled, Healed.
Inspired by Mark 5:33-34, the "Healed" series centers the critical intersections of mental health and spiritual development featuring licensed psychologist and liberation theologian Dr. Vanessa Abernathy as guest host. In this series, we want to share insights on important topics that position you to pursue healing in areas of life that often seem most difficult to overcome.
Show notes can found on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqgR5hcpFJo