WOMEN OF FAITH SHOW with ALITA REYNOLDS Alita Reynolds

Have you ever felt like anger was limiting you from accessing more of God in your life? Join us in this episode as Dr. India Logan and I have a deep conversation about the root of anger.

India shares how she was so angry and holding onto hurt stemming from a painfully abusive childhood. Her story of redemption and how she developed an early morning bible reading discipline in college that broke down the walls of anger to reveal God’s love story will inspire and challenge you. I love how His love story transformed her into becoming a reflective work of the healing Christ did in her life.

I had never heard it put like this when India said, “Anger feels like power while hurt feels vulnerable.” That resonated with me. We all experience hurt throughout our lives, and it is so important for us to submit our brokenness to the healing and redemptive grace of Jesus.

India's story can be an example to us all. We can choose to operate from a place of love instead of anger. We can choose to focus on the promises of God and the healing work that Christ did for us and in us.

Points to Listen for and Remember


What’s the cost of anger?
How can we cultivate and maintain peace?
Is anger itself a sinful emotion?
How does God look at our intention and motive?
Where does anger actually come from?
How does unresolved anger take root in our hearts?
A fearful heart reveals a lack of trust in God for His perfect plan in your life.
How our own unmet expectations of ourselves and others can lead to frustration, anger, offense, and bitterness. 

For more on the subject of anger and how to overcome its adverse effects on our lives. Here are more insightful resources. https://www.womenoffaith.com/anger

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🤍 Alita 🤍

 

About Dr. India Logan 

Dr. India Logan is an overcoming survivor of abuse who struggled with anger and bitterness. By God's grace, she has healed, overcome, soared, and now she gets to help others do the same.

She is a certified Christian Life Coach and Mental Health Coach, Educator, Public Speaker, and Published Author. Her doctorate of Education is in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Christian Ministries. She has a master’s in Psychology & a master’s in Theology.

Her expertise is in Spiritual development, overcoming shame and unworthiness, and implementing healthy boundaries with effective communication in relationships.

She is the author of Mornings With God: A Daily Bible Devotional for Women. Dr. India's greatest passion is God, her marriage, and her son.

What’s your motivation? Do you believe that what you do today matters for eternity? How is fear playing a role in what you say “Yes” to in your life journey? Life leadership, taking care of our physical bodies, and defining moments, all these and more are questions Sarah Keller, Co-Pastor of Next Level Church, and I tackle in this episode.

Points to Listen for and Remember:  


Jesus is real, and the great commission is to share our faith with others.
Discipline vs. Self Motivation
We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it’s important to take care of our physical bodies.
How can trust in Jesus give us the courage to say yes to Him?
God leads and teaches us one step at a time
What is dunamis power?
The meaning of True Love
The real attack on mental health and our belief system
Dealing with deep pains of hurt, blame, and bitterness leads us to understand that forgiveness is part of God’s design and His grace towards us. 

I love how Sarah learned to overcome her fear by believing God’s word. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7, and I love how she breaks down this verse. Our feelings can hinder us, but God’s word sets us free!

Did you hear that defining moment when Sarah’s husband said, “Ok, well then, we know your lid.”? Oh my, that one got me. It’s so good. How many of you have someone who can speak the truth in a loving way that helps you become more?

Wow, one of the most impactful revelations is towards the end of our incredible conversation, when Sarah talks about the difference in forgiveness, reconciliation, and building back trust. Sarah’s truth is that being fearless is not the absence of fear, it's coming face to face with our fear and choosing to trust God! Amen! Praying this episode will encourage and inspire you to a deeper relationship with Jesus!

 I am wildly cheering you on,

 

🤍Alita🤍

 

About Sarah Keller

Pastor Sarah Keller is the founding and co-lead pastor of Next Level Church in Fort Myers.  She and her husband, Pastor Matt Keller, moved to Fort Myers in 2002 to start Next Level, and since then, it has grown to three locations and our soon-to-be fourth location in downtown Fort Myers.  Pastors Matt and Sarah also lead the Relational Network, which exists to pastor ministry leaders so they can lead healthy and high-impact churches.

Pastor Sarah is passionate about women fulfilling their God-given calling to be who He created them to be.  She wrote and created the Freedom curriculum at Next Level and has seen thousands find true Freedom in Christ as a result.  She is dedicated to leading people to become fully engaged followers of Jesus.

Pastor Matt and Sarah are high school sweethearts and have been happily married for 25 years.  They have two sons, Will and Drew, and are huge Tampa Bay Rays fans. 

Trusting God with My Friends List | Alita Reynolds & Constance Rhodes
Life is definitely better with friends! We all long for that human experience in connection with true friends and that feeling of belonging and acceptance. That’s exactly what my friend Constance Rhodes and I share in this episode. You will hear her incredible story of how God turned her childhood pain into her passion for helping others overcome it.   

Today, Constance Rhodes is a coach for creatives with nearly thirty years of experience in creative, leadership, and ministry spaces. She is passionate about helping creatives (writers, artists, speakers, performers) and ministry leaders strengthen their voices in three key areas: BRAND, CRAFT, and CORE.

Constance founded FINDINGbalance, an organization dedicated to eating, image, and lifestyle management issues, and is the author of Life Inside the “Thin” Cage: A Personal Look into the Hidden World of the Chronic Dieter.

My favorite part of our interview was the practical and authentic way Constance shared how she deals with overthinking and puts a stop to worry in her friendships.

Points to Listen for and Remember:


Learning to trust God, finding acceptance and true connection 
How powerful it is, to be honest in our friendships
When the illusion of connection can paralyze  
How deep conversations can heal our hearts and strengthen our relationships  
Moving from “Anti Dependent to Interdependent
What is means to “Close the Loop” on Worry 

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🤍 Alita 🤍

We all get 1440 minutes each day. Rosalinda Rivera breaks it down with her practical examples. Rosalinda shares how she manages her many roles and responsibilities in ministry and life. I love it when she says, “If it is not on the calendar, it doesn't exist.” She had to change and become a more organized person to honor God. 

Watch the full episode to discover: 


The true backstory of the film VICTOR
A thriving family ministry that spans over 50 years
How Spiritual Strength and Time Management are woven together
How to make every minute count and not feel stressed 

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About our Guest:

Rosalinda Rivera serves alongside her husband Carlos as Senior Pastors of New Life Outreach Church in Chesterfield, VA. Rosalinda is known for her contagious joy and passionate love for God and His Church. As a down-to-earth speaker and the author of Wonder Women and Dare To Begin Again. She loves teaching and encouraging women to believe what God’s Word says about who they were designed and created to be. Rosalinda founded the Bella Women’s Conference and Bella Women’s Ministry. This movement is impacting thousands of women of all ages and walks of life – inspiring them to personally believe God and welcoming them to be a part of a ministry that is changing the world! She and her husband are Executive Directors of New Life For Youth. This 50-year-old non-profit organization has reached hundreds of thousands of men and women struggling with overpowering, addicting, and life-controlling issues. Her commitment to mentoring, motivating, teaching, training, and empowering hurting people has been at the core of everything she does.

 

#timemanagement #stress #leadership #rosalindarivera #alitareynolds 

Stress is real, and the effects on our health can be serious. The breakthrough freedom found in a relationship with Jesus means you can conquer stress and live a better, healthier life.

My dear friend and author of Truly Fed, Gari Meacham, holds nothing back when it comes to sharing her life-saving encounter with what she calls her “Southern California Jesus.” She recalls it was one of her darkest hours as she struggled to hide in secret. That pressuring chronic stress led to her unhealthy compulsive behavior that almost took her life. That night, the Jesus she had never known met her in a dorm room at San Diego State, and her journey to freedom began.

Gari is so transparent as she and I go into detail about the different levels of stress and how God's word teaches we can break free from the adverse effects on our lives. 

I get so excited about Gari’s redemptive story, because I know freedom can be yours too.

Watch Gari’s response at the end when I ask her, “What's one last piece of advice you want to leave our audience with today? Oh, Wow, what pivotal wisdom she shares!

Points to Listen for and Remember:


What are the Red, Yellow, and Green lights of stress?
What does God’s Word say about Stress?
1 Corinthians 6:19 says, Our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit 
What are the “Yeah, But’s in your life?
John Chapter 5:1-9

I am wildly cheering you on,

 

🤍Alita 🤍

Seek His Truth | Alita Reynolds & Terry Squires

Terry Squires, host of Today’s Nashville show and veteran author, shares her heart and passion to seek the truth and a relationship with Jesus. Terry's creativity throughout her life shines through because she is made in the image of her creative Creator.

No matter what God has given you, everybody has struggles and everybody has to overcome something in their life. Terry talks through a lot of her trials in life and what she had to overcome.  Through Jesus, her life was redeemed and restored.

Quotes to Remember: 

God shapes us and He builds our character through trials, they can either damage you or develop you, they can make you weak, or they can make you strong. - Terry Squires

What I love to do is encourage people to get back, seek Him, seek His face, know who God is. And he'll direct your path. - Terry Squires

I think about God offers us the hope that this world cannot offer. And I used to think I wanted what the world happened. I really did. There was so much enticement, there was so much fun, there was so many options in this world. And once I understood that true freedom in my life was when I truly seek Him and His path, and not veering from that path, entering that narrow gate. When I finally understood the freedom, in that my life came, became so vibrant, became so colorful, became so much more fun and free. - Alita Reynolds

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🤍Alita 🤍

 

#trials #identityinchrist #seektruth #terryqsquires #alitareynolds