VIVE Church is a globally connected church with a local expression in 10 cities led by Pastors Adam and Keira Smallcombe. We are a spirit-empowered, passion-filled church with the mission to awaken people to the reality of Jesus. We believe that the messages on this podcast will bless you and challenge you to live a life of faith. For more information, please visit us at www.vivechurch.org
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C3 Silicon Valley is a Spirit empowered, connect driven, influential church located right in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Below, you'll hear from our lead Pastors, Adam and Keira Smallcombe, as well as other incredible preachers that will surely help you fall more in love with Jesus. We are all about creating genuine relationships here at C3SV, and would love for you to come and check us out if you ever find yourself in the Bay Area! For more information, please visit us at www.c3sv.com.
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How to Trust Yourself: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Feel Confident, and Let Yourself Be Seen
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Welcome to Found Family. Every Tuesday, I have honest conversations celebrating the creative ways our guests make community in their actual lives and providing tips about how you can do the same.
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Toxic family is real. Toxic parents are real. Smear campaigns are real. Toxic in-laws are real. You are not alone. On this podcast, you have a voice. On this podcast, Dr. Sherrie Campbell will help you learn more about your family dynamics, unconscious patterns that drive toxic human behavior, and ways to deal with your trauma. And most importantly, you will embark on a journey that will help you know yourself and love yourself more. Dr. Sherrie is a nationally recognized expert clinical psy ...
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Call It All Good | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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38:36At our annual anointing service, Pastor Adam and three VIVE campus pastors gather to share a faith building message for the year ahead. This special message invites you to step into the new year with renewed expectation, clarity, and confidence in what God has prepared.
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Ep 102: Launching with Flow: Energy-Aligned Strategy with Danielle Weil
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52:36If you’re a sensitive creative, healer, or entrepreneur, then whether you use the word “launch” or not—you’re always putting something out into the world. A new offer. A group program. A workshop. A book. An idea. And let’s be honest: that visibility can feel vulnerable, overwhelming, and dysregulating. But what if launching didn’t have to feel lik…
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For What’s It’s Worth | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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43:03Pastor Adam brings a powerful Christmas message titled “For What’s It’s Worth”, preaching from Romans 5. He challenges us to consider a defining question: Do you truly know your worth? This sermon reminds us that our value is revealed through Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us. As we grasp our purpose in Christ, we are called to live lives that …
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Ep 101: Inside Seen & Safe: Real Questions, Real Visibility Work, Real Support
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23:08This week, I’m bringing you inside a corner of my work that I don’t usually share publicly — my visibility membership, Seen & Safe. Seen & Safe is where sensitive creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs come when they want to be visible, but also want to feel safe while doing it. We meet twice a month for nervous-system-safe visibility coaching, and …
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How Belonging Helps Us Resist Empire (feat. Kat Armas)
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43:54Mary B is joined by Kat Armas to discuss her new book, Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World. This episode begins with Armas offering an invocation — as she does at the start of each chapter of her latest book. Her invocation is aptly a liturgy for resisting empire. Armas focuses on the impo…
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Searching | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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18:59Following our Christmas Spectacular, Pastor Adam brings a compelling message titled Searching based on Matthew 2. Pastor Adam challenges us to reconsider the Magi’s journey, not as wandering seekers, but as recipients of God’s devine guidance. This message reminds us that God is actively drawing us to Himself in the midst of our chaos. Ask yourself…
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Ep 100: Leading with Heart—Community, Creativity & Clarity with Laylee Emadi
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55:31In this episode, Anna sits down with Laylee Emadi—educator, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the Creative Educator Conference—to talk about building a values-driven business rooted in authenticity, service, and real community. A former high school teacher turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, Laylee shares how she transitioned into coaching creat…
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Nick Hames on Heartbreak, Healing, and the Stories Behind His Music (Bonus Episode 38)
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49:30In this episode, singer-songwriter Nick Hames joins us to share the story behind one of his most vulnerable songs—a track that dives deep into betrayal, longing, and the painful realization that some people will never be who we hope they are. We talk about the inspiration behind the lyrics, the power of repetition in “that’s just not who you are,” …
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Purity Culture, Mythology, and White Womanhood (feat. Dr. Sara Moslener)
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40:50CW: abortion Mary B is joined by Dr. Sara Moslener to discuss her new book After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America. Moslener traces her journey from a high school defender of purity culture to a scholar with a nuanced understanding of how the myth of purity has helped mask elements of white supremacy as Christian values. Sh…
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No Room at the Inn | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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14:20This sermon, No Room at the Inn, picks up right after our annual children’s production, Bedtime Stories. In this message Pastor Adam brings us face to face with the miracle of Jesus entering a world that had no place for Him. Based on Luke 4, this message reveals that Christ did not arrive through ease or comfort, but through resistance and purpose…
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Ep 99: Building a SOFT Business—Without Burning Out, with Molly Balint
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58:38What if your business didn’t have to be built on burnout? In this heart-centered episode, I sit down with Molly Balint—business mentor, speaker, Instagram nerd, and founder of the SOFT Business Movement—to explore what it means to lead and grow from a place of gentleness, sustainability, and soul. Molly’s journey into entrepreneurship began nearly …
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Defeating Defeat | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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38:30Pastor Adam closes out the What If We Fail series with a powerful message from 1 Samuel that challenges us to stop letting our state of mind control our frame of mind. In Defeating Defeat, Pastor Adam reminds us that victory begins in the mind and that as followers of Christ, we are called to live from an abundance mindset. We should not live in a …
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Ep 98: The Messy Middle — How to Keep Going When the Honeymoon Ends
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45:01The “messy middle” is the part most of us want to skip—after the rush of a new beginning and long before the satisfying finish. In this solo episode, I share why this season is not a mistake, how it shows up in creative work, business, and relationships, and what actually helps you stay with it instead of self-isolating or burning it all down. I te…
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Menopause, Trauma, and Toxic Family Patterns: A Conversation with That Menopause Guy (Bonus Episode 37)
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59:33Menopause is often framed as a breakdown, but what if it’s actually a breakthrough? In this episode, we dive deep into how the hormonal shifts of midlife don’t create problems; they reveal them. We explore how menopause strips away the “people-pleasing filter,” resurfaces childhood survival roles like caretaker or peacemaker, and forces women to co…
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The Danger of Doubt | Pastor Keira Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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42:26In "The Danger of Doubt", Pastor Keira Smallcombe digs into the tension between belief and doubt, showing why doubt is far more dangerous to you than failure ever could be. Drawing from James 1 and the story of the twelve spies, she unpacks how doubt disguises itself as practical thinking, how it rewrites identity, and how it can derail not just yo…
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Ep 97: From Mic to Millions — Turning Visibility into Clients with Beth Nydick
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56:23If you’ve ever felt nervous about being seen, unsure how to talk about your work, or stuck trying to grow your business without burning out — this episode will shift your mindset around visibility, connection, and what’s actually possible when you speak up. This week, Anna is joined by Beth Nydick — a former TV producer turned visibility strategist…
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How DO We Break Free From Patriarchy? (feat. Angela J. Herrington)
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52:56This week Mary B welcomes Angela Herrington to discuss her new book Embracing the Old Witch in the Woods: Liberating Feminine Wisdom from Christian Patriarchy. What begins as a discussion about favorite witches develops into a nuanced conversation about what it means to give oneself the same nurturing that women so often give to those they mother. …
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Let That Sink In | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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39:07In Let That Sink In, part of the What If We Fail series, Pastor Adam unpacks Matthew 14:22 to reveal how what we call failure is actually meant to deepen our faith. Walking by faith does not remove the possibility of falling short, faith redirects our trust toward God. When we see our mistakes through that lens, they become marking moments of His g…
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Ep 96: Artpreneurship, Money Mindset & Owning Your Creative Worth — with Miriam Schulman
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52:53In this empowering episode, Anna sits down with Miriam Schulman — artist, author, and founder of The Inspiration Place Podcast — to explore what it really takes to turn your creativity into a sustainable livelihood. After walking away from a lucrative hedge fund job in the wake of 9/11, Miriam chose to build a life centered around her art. Now, thr…
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Becoming a Sacred Ancestor: Breaking Free From Toxic Family Systems with Brigitte (Bonus Episode 36)
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55:50In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Bridgette to explore what it means to transform toxic family patterns and step into the role of a sacred ancestor. Drawing from Bowen’s Family Systems theory, genograms, attachment work, and experiential psychotherapy, Bridgette offers a path toward breaking cycles, healing shame, and creati…
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What If We Fail? | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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57:53In this monumental message, Pastor Adam unveils the VISION for VIVE Church in 2026. Discover where God is leading us in the year ahead and how you can be part of the journey. Don’t miss this pivotal moment, visit vivechurch.org/vision to connect to the VISION.
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Ep 95: Visibility as Medicine — Healing the Fear of Being Seen (with Noga Shefi on Your Healing Era)
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55:25This week, I’m sharing something special — a replay of my conversation with Noga Shefi, host of Your Healing Era, a podcast devoted to self-discovery, growth, and transformation. In this episode, we explore how visibility itself can become a healing practice — one that helps us integrate fear, regulate the nervous system, and show up as our full se…
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Creating Sacred Space for Trans Belonging (feat. Elizabeth Delgado Black and Logan Morrison)
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53:21This week Mary B is joined by her dear friends Elizabeth Delgado Black, the Co-founder & CEO of Kaleidoscope Ministries, and Logan Morrison, Kaleidoscope’s Community Outreach Coordinator & Trans Ministry Specialist. Being part of one another’s found family themselves, Elizabeth and Logan share some of the joy of the family life they’ve forged toget…
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Enough is Enough | Pastor Adam Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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42:15In Enough is Enough, Pastor Adam unpacks John 6, revealing that true faith isn’t about convincing ourselves we can do it. Faith is about believing that God can. When we face failure, we know that God is forming greater faith within us. When we realize that He is enough, we find strength in every season.…
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Ep 94: Visibility, Vulnerability & Community-Centered Marketing with Lindsay Pinchuk
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52:21In this powerful episode, Anna sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk—award-winning entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and host of the top 2% podcast Dear FoundHer…—for a conversation about growing your business without compromising your values, your nervous system, or your story. Lindsay built a seven-figure business from a $500 investment, grew a thrivi…
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Trauma Lives in the Body, But So Does Your Power to Heal with Tamarin Michel (Bonus Episode 35)
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1:01:12In this deeply resonant episode of Sherapy Sessions, Dr. Sherrie Campbell welcomes Tamarin Michel, a clinical psychologist turned holistic healer, to explore the profound impact of toxic family dynamics, navigating complex in-law situations, and the transformative potential of somatic healing and inner child work. Topics include: 🍏 the power of som…
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How to Build Financial Resilience | Pastor Mike Kai | VIVE Church
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42:26"How to Build Financial Resilience" is a message from Pastor Mike Kai about anchoring your finances in God, not circumstance. Discover the truth about the tithe, and learn how honoring God first builds true stability, blessing, and freedom in every area of life.
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Ep 93: My 10-Month Unraveling into Visibility—How Clarity Emerges Through Action
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17:16This week marks ten months since I pivoted How to Trust Yourself from its original focus on chronic pain to the deeper work that had been calling me all along: nervous-system-safe visibility. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what that transition has really been like—the messy, nonlinear, beautifully human process of finding clarity …
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Finding Community Through Stories (feat. Kaitlin Curtice)
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43:09Today, Kaitlin Curtice and I talk about getting to the root of what we believe. Kaitlin B. Curtice is an Indigenous poet-storyteller, a public speaker, and the award-winning author of Native and Living Resistance. She has written for Sojourners, Religion News Service, On Being, Oprah Daily, and The Liminality Journal, and her work has been featured…
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Making Room for More | Johannes Escudero | VIVE Church
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46:05In this message, “Making Room for More”, Johannes Escudero unpacks how true generosity starts with intentional stewardship. Teaching from Leviticus 23, Johannes reminds us that in God’s Kingdom, generosity and tithing go hand in hand. When we understand our margin, we can make room for more of what God wants to do through us.…
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Ep 92 Body-First Healing with Brittany Piper: Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Somatic Practices
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54:43Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Anna sits down with internationally renowned speaker, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and author Brittany Piper to explore how we begin to rebuild self-trust after trauma—not just cognitively, but somatically. Brittany shares insights from her own healing journey as a rape survivor and from over a…
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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist & Healing After Toxic Relationships with Chantal Contorines (Bonus Episode 34)
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57:28In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sherrie sits down with Chantal Contorines to unpack the hidden realities of parenting with or after a relationship with a narcissist. Chantal brings deep wisdom, compassion, and clarity to one of the most complicated and painful dynamics families face today. What we cover: 🍏 What led Chantal to specialize in narciss…
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How Polyamory Is Good for Our Faith (feat. Brian G. Murphy)
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49:26Today, Brian G. Murphy and I talk about how queerness can enrich everyone's faith. Brian G. Murphy is an organizer, author, and certified relationship coach helping LGBTQ+ and polyamorous people build thriving relationships on their own terms without shame or "shoulds." As co-founder of QueerTheology.com, the longest-running LGBTQ+ spirituality pod…
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The Secret to Contentment | Pastor Ben Lee | VIVE Church
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39:16In this week’s message, “The Secret to Contentment” Pastor Ben explores how our approach to money and stewardship reflects the posture of our hearts. Jesus cares about how we handle our finances because it’s one of the clearest indicators of where our trust lies. True contentment isn’t shaped by circumstances. When we have God, we truly have all we…
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Ep 91 Coaching vs Therapy: How Taking Action Transforms Visibility and Growth
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32:22Episode Description / Show Notes: I’ve been getting this question a lot lately: what’s the difference between coaching and traditional talk therapy? In this episode, I break it down using a client story (pseudonym: “Kathy”) that illustrates common patterns of hesitation, fear, and overthinking. You’ll hear how coaching is different: we don’t just t…
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Reclaiming Scripture That Was Used Against Us (feat. Jaye Brix)
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The Grace of Giving | Pastor John Cameron | VIVE Church
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35:12In this powerful message, special guest Pastor John Cameron kicks off our Humble Pie Series with an inspiring word from Isaiah 32. Through the message “The Grace of Giving,” Pastor John reminds us that generosity is an opportunity, not an obligation. God invites us to excel in the grace of giving, shifting our perspective from duty to delight.…
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Ep 90: From Golden Child to Self-Led Healer with Lauren Smallcomb
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Letting Go of the Love You’ll Never Get: Breaking Free from Toxic Family Approval with Jacqueline Hurst (Bonus Episode 33)
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44:34So many of us spend years, sometimes a lifetime, chasing love, validation, or approval from family members who will never give it. In this episode, we talk about how to see the pattern for what it is, why it’s so hard to stop, and what it really takes to walk away from the chase. In this episode, we will cover: 🍏 Why we keep returning to toxic or e…
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The Turning Point | Pastor Keira Smallcombe | VIVE Church
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41:20Join us for the final message in the I’m Overthinking series as Pastor Keira shares “The Turning Point” from Isaiah 43. Pastor Keira teaches us that God gave us the ability to discern. But when our vision is unclear the enemy twists it into skepticism, fear, and anxiety. This message will help you see as God sees and respond His way.…
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Ep 89 Visibility Wounds: What They Are and How to Heal
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Want to Decolonize Your Faith? Start Here (feat. Joash Thomas)
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54:02Today, Joash Thomas is back on Found Family, and we're talking about how Jesus’ story starts in the margins—and why that matters for us today. Rev. Joash P. Thomas (MACL, MACS, Dallas Theological Seminary; MPS, The George Washington University) is a public theologian and a highly sought-after international speaker. Born and raised in India, he ran …
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Change My Mind | Pastor Ben Lee | VIVE Church
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42:54Why do we chase approval from people instead of living for the approval of God? In Change My Mind, Pastor Ben Lee brings a message from Galatians 1 to expose the insecurity, pride, and unbelief that keep us bound to people-pleasing. This week, we’re reminded that repentance helps us to change our mind and live transformed by truth. Open your heart …
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Ep 88 Trusting Your Voice & Healing Chronic Pain with Sean Hershey
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