JTWR | Journey Together With Ritz Maritza Eru

Are You Your Sister's Keeper? What does that even mean? And are we even doing it well?!

Join us on today’s episode where we talk SISTERHOOD - as God designed it to be. 
Resources:
Lisa Bevere - Nurture and Godmothers
Jennie Allen - Find Your People

From brokenness to wholeness - What does a surrendered life in Christ even look like in today's world?
I'm diving deep with guest Natalie Maglaris to talk about her story.
Who she was, who she became, and who she is today - a woman on a mission to display family on a mission. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! Natalie's IG: Instagram

Natalie & Sam's Restaurant: Bacon and Jam

Resource: Becoming a Woman of Excellence by Cynthia Heald

Scripture References:Psalm 34:18
Isaiah 54:5
Col 2:6-7
John 4:23
Prov 16:9

Maria Gomez has served in many churches for over 16 years as a guest speaker, and worship leader and travels on mission trips when possible. She has been married for 5 wonderful years to her lovely husband, Anthony, and they lead a podcast together called “The Team Gomez Podcast”

She shares her love for Jesus and people through acts of service which include custom-made crafts, creative backdrops for events, and custom clothing under the name JLovesBeauty Co.

Official TeamGomez Podcast Page:

teamgomezpodcast.podbean.com

SPOTIFY

open.spotify.com/show/6Ri9Ib4jWG4IjDmcmafp0Y

APPLE

http://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-team-gomez.../id1510840754

Additional Show Notes:


BOOK: Marks of the Cross: Embracing the Character of Christ by Robert Gladstone
BOOK: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere

"When you get a prophetic WORD, there's gonna be a prophetic WORK." -Melody Fabien

Very important message from my bestie Melody. She shared at a church here in Chicago and it was so encouraging and convicting. 

Here are some scripture references: 1 Tim 1:18-202 Tim 2:3-4Col 1:12-14

You can catch the YouTube video of this message here.

GUEST: Jose Oyola

We are talking about our identity in Christ today with one of the elders from my home church Cross Culture. 

Jose Oyola, a lifelong resident of Chicago, has been serving God for over 20 years. He currently serves as pastor/elder at Cross Culture Church.
He has been married to his lovely wife Lyniece for 20 years. He has the heart to see people know Jesus and walk in their true identity.

Cross Culture Church IG:https://www.instagram.com/crossculturechicagoJose Oyola IG: @jtoyola8

Some Scriptures Mentioned:


Hebrews 12
Proverbs 14:12

Resources:


Read/study Luke 15 (prodigal son and his brother)
Victory Over The Darkness- Neil Anderson
Stomping Out the Darkness - Neil Anderson (Good for Youth)
Enjoying God - S.J. Hill

✨On today’s JTWR episode, I want to shine some heavenly light on my singles.

Yes, you wonderful-free-humans-that-can-do- just-about-anything-you-want.
Shoutout to IG who asked some really great questions.

✨For my singles: Ever wonder why you're STILL single? I can tell you why. Listen in…it’s not what you might think!

Scripture to meditate on:
Proverbs 3:5-6
James 2:17
Proverbs 18:22
1 Corinthians 7

Books to read/study:
- Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas
- This Momentary Marriage, by John Piper
- Boundaries: When to Say YES, When to Say NO, by Dr. Henry Cloud
- You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity, Francis and Lisa Chan
- Passion and Purity, Elisabeth Elliot
- Moral Revolution, By Kris Vallotton, Jason Vallotton
- The Mingling of Souls, By Matt Chandler
- The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller
 
Premarital:
- Catching Foxes by John Henderson (Highly recommended!)
- Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, by Les Parrott

Mentorship and Coaching:

Cd+Melody Fabien