Best Dr Don Schaefer Podcasts (2025)

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Your Season of Becoming - Episode 51 26:06

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To be we must first become. In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the concept of BECOMING. They explore the idea that life, both physically and spiritually, is a continual process of becoming who we are meant to be, aligned with God's purpose. The conversation highlights the cyclical nature of life, the importance of i…

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The Power of BELIEVING - Episode 50 27:53

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It all starts and ends with what you believe. If you believe different, you live different. The hosts discuss the pivotal role of belief when following the teachings of Jesus. They expand into the idea that a strong belief can lead to miracles and transformative changes in a person's life. The conversation emphasizes that Christianity at its core i…

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Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt - Episode 49 28:35

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The Power of Belief: Cultivating Unwavering Faith and Removing All Doubt In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of eliminating doubt to strengthen faith in the body of Christ. They explore how doubt can hinder spiritual growth and prevent believers from experiencing God's miracles. Drawing on biblical examples, such as Peter walking on w…

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The Baptism of The Holy Spirit - Episode 48 27:50

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"He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Matthew 3:11 In this episode, we are going to magnify the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The hosts explain the meaning of baptism, recount the events of Pentecost, and discuss the significance of being filled and led by the Holy Spirit. The conversation covers the differences between water baptism a…

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Are You Saved? - Episode 47 31:01

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Are you saved? What is it that you are saved from? In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer explore the profound question: 'Are You Saved?' They discuss what it means to be saved, the role of Jesus as the savior, the One who saves, and why humanity needs salvation. The episode widens into the biblical definitions of holiness and the …

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Separating from Your Past - Episode 46 29:48

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"Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new!" In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer explore the theme of separating from one's past to embrace the present and future that God has in store. They discuss how Jesus provides an opportunity to discard past burdens and live a life aligned with God's purpose. Key top…

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Walking in the Spirit - Episode 45 31:36

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Unlocking the Spiritual Realm Through the Guidance of the Spirit This episode aims to introduce viewers to the spiritual realm, offering insights for those beginning their spiritual journey or for those looking to deepen their walk. The conversation covers how to decipher the spiritual realm, the importance of spiritual rebirth, the role of the Hol…

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Developing the Perfect Character - Episode 44 29:48

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Character isn’t just about morals; it’s about preparing for the eternal journey. In this episode, the two explore the topic of developing the perfect character. They begin by defining character through the lens of moral excellence and firmness. The discussion touches on the challenges of striving for perfection and the biblical concept of being per…

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Waiting On God for An Answer - Episode 43 32:08

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The Art of Waiting on God: Faith, Trust, and Persistence In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer tap into the intricate and sometimes exhausting process of waiting on God for answers. They discuss the importance of faith, persistence, and trust in God's perfect timing. Through biblical examples such as Daniel and personal anecdo…

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Your Hardship Has A Purpose - Episode 42 31:28

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From Hardship to Relationship In this episode, Dr. Don and Justin discuss the profound topic of how hardships serve a divine purpose in our lives. They emphasize that while going through tough times can be incredibly challenging, these moments are crucial for personal and spiritual growth. Don and Justin demonstrate the importance of perspective, s…

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Coming Out of Darkness - Episode 41 42:50

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It is time for you to walk in the Light. Dr. Don and Justin discuss the concept of coming out of a dark period - both historically and personally in one's life. They explore the idea that many people live in a state of spiritual darkness, comparing it to the Dark Ages in history, where people were disconnected from the Word of God. They emphasize t…

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Defying Temptation - Episode 40 30:17

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Let's talk about defying temptation. In this episode, the hosts explore the nature of temptation, the ways it manifests in modern life, and the spiritual tools required to resist it. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding temptation, staying grounded in the Word of God, and developing spiritual muscles to overcome challenges wh…

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Growing in the Spirit - Episode 39 33:35

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Join us for our One-Year Anniversary celebration! In this episode, the two discuss the crucial topic of 'Growing in the Spirit.' What does it mean? How do we discern if something is spirtual? They emphasize the importance of spiritual growth alongside physical growth, explaining how nurturing one's spirit is essential for a fulfilling and resilient…

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Sharing Our Testimonies Pt. 2 - Episode 38 44:05

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Meet The Hosts : Welcome to Part Two! The Wise & the Wandering hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer share part two of their personal testimonies. The discussion focuses on their transformative journeys through faith, emphasizing the rapid changes that belief and the baptism of the Holy Spirit can bring. They highlight the importance of heartf…

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Meet Dr. Don! - Episode 37 39:25

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Meet Dr. Don : A Spiritual Journey When did Dr. Don Schaefer meet the Lord? This is Part One of our hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer sharing their personal testimonies. They discuss their faith journeys, the transformative power of God's unconditional love, and the importance of acting on one's faith in the moment. From Don's early experi…

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Learning How To Pray - Episode 36 30:57

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Let us pray. Hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the critical aspects of prayer in a believer's life. They delve into how prayer forms the essential connection between believers and God, emphasizing that prayer is a necessity rather than an option. The duo covers different facets of prayer, including thanksgiving, praise, and direct …

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Getting Rid of Anxiety - Episode 35 30:21

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Let's stop living in fear. Hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss how to handle and completely get rid of anxiety through spiritual means. They emphasize the importance of relying on God as a remedy for anxiety, citing biblical references such as Philippians 4:6-7 and 2 Timothy 1:7. The hosts offer practical advice for Christians, inclu…

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“Dead” To Our Old Self - Episode 34 31:18

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Today, we celebrate the dead. Not a physical death, but a spiritual one. We are no longer plagued by our pasts and stuck living by the stories that once defined us. We are a NEW creation. In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the theme of 'Dead to Your Old Self'. They explore biblical teachings on the transition from a…

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Renewing Your Mind - Episode 33 30:06

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Transformation. When does it start? If not now, when? In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the profound impact of transforming one's mind by embracing faith in Jesus Christ. They highlight the biblical concept of renewing the mind, referencing Paul's teachings, and the necessity of not being conformed to the world, bu…

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Getting Over Resentment - Episode 32 30:17

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Have you ever dealt with resentment? Our hosts Justin Obrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the complex emotion of resentment, its causes, and its impacts on individuals. They define resentment as a mix of anger, bitterness, and disappointment often resulting from being wronged. The hosts emphasize the need to understand the root causes of resentmen…

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Defeating Your Ego - Episode 31 34:29

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Edging God Out The hosts discuss the concept of the ego as a barrier to spiritual growth and fulfillment, described as 'edging God out.' They explore how an egocentric perspective can prevent deeper relationships with God and others, and the importance of moving beyond self-centric thinking to embrace a spiritual relationship rooted in love, humili…

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Living From Your Heart - Episode 30 33:52

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Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. ~ Carl Jung It's time to operate from a place of Love. Wouldn't you want to live in a place where you are speaking and acting FROM love instead of always NEEDING love? Justin and Don explore the importance of the heart as t…

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Winning Your Spiritual Battles - Episode 29 33:34

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"We are natural beings living in a spiritual world." Do you want to learn how to be guided by the Spirit when times get tough? Justin and Don discuss the importance of being prepared for spiritual battles. They explain the distinction between the soul and the spirit and emphasize the need to recognize the spiritual dimensions of life that affect ou…

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Knowing Your True Value - Episode 28 30:20

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"God doesn't make junk." In this episode, Justin and Don discuss the concept of knowing one's true value. They emphasize that every person is inherently valuable, a truth often obscured by societal pressures and distorted perceptions of worth. They explore how understanding this intrinsic value can completely transform lives, reduce the prevalence …

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RUC 10 Planetary/Ecological Sin with Dr. Jame Schaefer 59:14

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On this Feast Day of Creation I am releasing an interview with Dr. Jame Schaefer, an environmental advocate and theologian known for coining the term "planetary sin". As a high school religion teacher, I was not satisfied with the three traditional categories of sin found in the Catholic Catechism: original, personal, and social. So I decided to re…

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RUC 9 Rev. Danny Bryant's Church pays Black therapists' student debt 42:33

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In the spring of 2024 there was a lot of buzz about student loan forgiveness in the United States. One congregation in Nashville, Tennessee believes that the North American church should be leading the way. St. Mary of Bethany Parish is paying Black therapists' student debt as an act of repentance and reparation for its complicity in racism. I talk…

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The Church Is The People, (Not The Building) - Episode 27 34:30

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In this episode, the hosts Dr. Don and Justin tap into talking about the true purpose of the church, emphasizing that it is about the people rather than the buildings. They discuss the misinterpretations surrounding the church and underscore the importance of fellowship, intimate gatherings, and the spiritual connection among believers. Through scr…

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Keeping Your Promises - Episode 26 29:20

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In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer carefully detail the importance of keeping promises, both to others and to yourself. They highlight the significance of promises in building trust, character, and spiritual integrity, referencing biblical examples and personal experiences. The discussion also emphasizes how fulfilling prom…

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What You Believe Is What You Live - Episode 25 32:33

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Don't just believe in it. Believe it in. In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer explore the profound impact of personal beliefs on our lives. They discuss how what we believe shapes how we live--we stand by our beliefs, we defend our beliefs, and therefore, we live by them--emphasizing the importance of having a strong belief syste…

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You Could Be A Witness - Episode 24 30:39

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“Every test in your life is a Testimony and every mess is a Message…” In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer delve into the concept of what it means to be a witness. They discuss the importance of personal transformation and how witnessing is more than just sharing words—it's about reflecting Jesus' love and goodness through on…

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Your Identity Drives You - Episode 23 31:33

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"You will be whatever comes after the words 'I am.'" In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer take a journey into the concept of identity and its profound impact on one's life. They discuss how one's self-perception and beliefs shape their path and dictate their successes or failures. The conversation highlights the role of identity …

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How To Push Past Your Trauma - Episode 22 31:42

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"This generation, which has suffered fully as much if not more heartache than people in preceding eras, needs to re-learn that which the wisest people of all time have known, namely, that there is no healing of the pain suffered by humanity except through the benign ministrations of faith." - Norman Vincent Peale In this episode, hosts Justin Olbra…

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Getting Out of Depression - Episode 21 31:28

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"You can permit obstacles to control your mind to the point where they are uppermost and thus becoming the dominating factors in your thought pattern. By learning how to cast them from the mind, by refusing to become mentally subservient to them, and by channelling spiritual power through your thoughts, you can rise above obstacles which ordinarily…

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Overcoming Your Grief - Episode 20 31:43

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Grief. It is unfortunately a process but a necessary process. And having the hope that you never go through it alone will be what gets you over it. You need to fully understand the hope to which you have been called. In this episode, Justin shares his thoughtful experiences of grieving while dealing with the recent loss of his mother, and Don delic…

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So, What About Grace? - Episode 19 32:56

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God's Riches At Christ's Expense. “Grace is the dimension of divine activity that enables God to confront human indifference and rebellion with an inexhaustible capacity to forgive and to bless.” By Grace, you are saved. By believing and walking not by sight (feelings, emotions) but by faith, you have exactly what you need at all times to get to wh…

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Being Honest With Yourself - Episode 18 32:20

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We are not always honest with ourselves. Sometimes, we are living a lie and it can grow worse while we do not allow it to be known. Our lack of awareness can turn into a Deception in our lives, which can become like a cancer and consume us if not properly addressed. Being honest with yourself means being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, your…

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You Don't Have to Fight It Alone - Episode 17 29:12

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Don: "Your partner never gives up on you." Most of us are going through our lives, dealing with the stress, worry, and anxiety of our day to day world. It is a constant battle. But what if there was a way that you didn’t have to go through it all by yourself? Today we are presented with the opportunity of to have a real and lasting partnership. You…

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Hearing God's Voice in Your Thoughts - Episode 16 29:53

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You need to start hearing what God is saying to you in your life. One way that you can hear His voice is in your own thoughts. In order to hear what He is saying, you have to understand how and when He is speaking to you. Send us a text Support the show Thebetteryou.orgBy Dr. Don Schaefer & Justin Olbrantz

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Focus Brings Fruit - Episode 15 30:30

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This is Part Three in our 3-Part Forgiveness Friday series. The transformation happens when you start to notice the fruits in your life. First is the planting.... then comes time.... and then the harvest. This is a process and it is not always an easy one. But it is worth it. Your freedom has come, your focus has been changed, and now you will reap…

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Freedom Brings Focus - Episode 14 29:37

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This is Part Two of our 3-Part Forgiveness Friday series. "You can't really help people until you've helped yourself. " The first step is to forgive without any delay. Do it for YOU. The next step is to focus on what is important in your life. It is knowing that the reason you were never able to properly move forward and heal was because you were c…

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Forgiveness Brings Freedom - Episode 13 30:10

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Your freedom is waiting for you. It's important to understand that in order to receive it, there may be something that you need to let go of first. Almost every one of us is upset with at least somebody...and sometimes that person is even ourselves. Sometimes, it's other people. Sometimes, it's God. The Resentment…The Bitterness…The Heartache. It’s…

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Your Missing Pleasure - Episode 12 52:19

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"When you try to get something for nothing, you become nothing." - Tommy Newberry Are we looking for a missing Piece or is it really a missing PEACE? Where are you getting the most pleasure in your life? Are you actually getting pleasure or is it leaving you feeling void of purpose? In this episode, our hosts explore the idea that in our quest for …

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The Preparation for Eternity - Episode 11 53:12

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"Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless." - Bertrand Russell "He who lays up treasure on earth, spends his life backing away from his treasure. To him, death is loss. He who lays up treasure in heaven, looks forward to eternity; he's moving daily toward his treasures. To him death is gain. He who spends his life movi…

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Finding Your Confidence - Episode 10 52:42

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Many people are wandering and lost - looking to find something in their path that will help them make sense of their past and their present. Deep down, they know what they are capable of, but they just can't seem to act on it. They just can't seem to go all in on it. There's something that is holding them back. In this episode, we are going to help…

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Letting Go of Distractions - Episode 9 49:32

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We are being inundated from every angle with distractions in our life. It seems impossible to think clearly through all of our obstacles. The KEY to knowing where you want to go is getting away from the past. To get over the past, you will shift where your focus is in the PRESENT. Knowing where your focus is will make sure you get to where you need…

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Misplaced Faith - Episode 8 49:58

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You are misplacing your faith...and you don't even realize it. It's more important now than ever that we put our trust in the right places, the right people, and the right things. Where have you been putting your faith?? What really is faith?? In this episode, we are going to look into recognizing and reclaiming our faith the right way. Don shares …

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Fear is Faking You Out - Episode 7 52:27

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Does fear have control over you? We often let fear be the dictator of our lives—which controls our emotions, our thoughts, and our actions, or lack thereof. Fear seems to be this unstoppable force that reminds you of your faults and brings you to a state of hopelessness. But what if it was all a LIE? Are you ready to stop letting fear keep you from…

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Why God? - Episode 6 48:12

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Many of us have struggled with this question at some point in our lives. WELL, WE HAVE THE GOOD NEWS. Join us in this episode as Justin puts Don in the hot seat! We are going to get the answers you have been waiting for. Whether it is questioning why there is evil in the world, why it may seem we are not being favored over others, or why we may be …

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Your Healing is Coming - Episode 5 52:28

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It is safe to say that our world needs a collective healing. Many times we are so close, but there is still something blocking it. These are the concerns that everyone has, and this is going to be an episode everyone needs to hear. Let's identify the causes of our damage, whether they are physical, emotional, or psychological–and learn some easy ac…

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A Father for Everyone - Episode 4 50:53

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No matter what race you are, what gender you are, or what your cultural background is—there is someone that will always be there for you. When you are going through rough seasons, there is someone who can and will pull you out of those dark chapters. There is someone who you can put all of your trust in. In a world where it seems like we are seriou…