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The Soul Gym

The Soul Gym is the place to train your mind and transform your life. Faulty thinking can sabotage our health, wealth, and relationships. Discover how to tone up flabby thinking and develop Mental Muscle. Learn to exercise healthy thinking and live happier, healthier, and more prosperous. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crystal14/support

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Episodes 245: Expect Big ... Bigger! from 2023-12-11T11:44

There is hope today, but you must settle one thing: Good God ... Bad Devil. The loss of hope is dangerous. Without hope, you have no faith, and without faith, you can drift into despair. Start ...

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Episode 244: On Guard! from 2023-12-04T11:28

Christmas season can be a magical time of year or an extremely stressful time. We have to be on guard. Check out the three ways to be at peace and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

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Episode 243: I Can Hardly Wait! from 2023-11-27T11:27

Have you ever been so excited about something all you could say was, "I Can Hardly Wait!" That's how our lives were designed to be. Exciting! However, that is really difficult whe...

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Episode 242: The Comparison Killer ... the Big G! from 2023-11-20T11:04

Do you scroll through social media and your insides knot up looking at the perfect family, body, and vacation? Nothing kills the soul-sucking power of comparison like gratitude. Gratitude is so ...

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Episode 241: What Do You Truly, Truly, Truly, Truly Want? from 2023-11-13T17:42:27

There is nothing more important or more revealing than discovering your why. Have you broken a lot of promises to yourself? Do you continue to fall off the wagon? Do you continue to do things y...

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Episode 240: Better the Second Time Around from 2023-11-06T11:36

Do you feel you're too old, broken, or unqualified? We're here to tell you it's never too late. There is a second go-around for you. You can discover your second wind, but you'v...

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Episode 239: Someone Needs What You've Got from 2023-10-30T17:15:24

Are you feeling blah? Is your life boring and flat? It's time to stir yourself up. It's not your spouse's job, your friend's job, or your sibling's job. It's yours! We...

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Episode 238: Admire Wisely! from 2023-10-23T06:21

Who do you admire? Look at who you give your attention to ... there's your answer. We used to admire people who sacrificed, had a great skill, or created a new invention. However, since 200...

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Episode 237: Soul Composition: What's Going on in There? from 2023-10-16T10:00:56

We are a spirit, soul, and body. Our soul is composed of our mind, will, and emotions. Here we have 70,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are on autopilot. To change our life we need to change...

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Episode 236: Giant Slayer or Grasshopper Guts? from 2023-10-09T10:03:06

Who are you in your own eyes? Are you a giant slayer or grasshopper guts? When an obstacle presents itself do you give up easily or do you persist? Do you see yourself overcoming or being overco...

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Episode 235: The Battle is Already Won! from 2023-10-02T10:00:09

John Maxwell says, "When you're winning nothing hurts." So on the contrary, "When you're losing everything hurts." You are in a battle of good and evil, life and deat...

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Episode 234: Does Anyone Care About Me? from 2023-09-25T10:32:53

Life is a search for significance and every experience shapes our beliefs about who we are and whether our life matters.  When we experience pain we tend to internalize the hurt. Rejection and f...

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Episode 233: Who's Controlling Your Life? from 2023-09-18T10:02:25

Who's controlling your life? You, your past, God? Scripture says in Deuteronomy 30:19, “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on...

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Episode 232: Are You Tough Enough? from 2023-09-10T19:41:08

Toughness: the state of being strong enough to withstand adverse conditions. Life is tough, and these last few years have been brutal. How have you coped? Have you fallen into depression or hav...

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Episode 231: Are You Chained to the Past? from 2023-09-04T18:14:06

Statistically, 90% of our thinking is in the past. Now that can be living in the "good old days," or reliving childhood trauma. Either way, that kind of thinking keeps you stuck in the...

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Episode 230: Nothing More Powerful Than a Made Up Mind from 2023-08-28T10:00:21

When someone asks you where you want to eat, does your mind dart back and forth between restaurants? Is it hard for you to make a decision? Whether you're trying to lose weight, finish your ...

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Episode 229: The Consequences of Being Stiff-Necked from 2023-08-21T17:26:37

Are you stuck in your ways? When someone tells you what to do, do you feel your body recoil? It was this same kind of unwillingness that kept the children of Israel out of their Promised Land. I...

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Episode 228: Shameless Audacity from 2023-08-14T21:30:47

Do you have shameless audacity when it comes to asking God for what you need? Most people ask God and then sit and wait for something to happen. However, Mark 11:24 says, Therefore I tell you, w...

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Episode 227: In a Hurry to Worry? from 2023-08-07T10:25:30

Worry ... the "what if" disease. Worry makes us regret yesterday, dread tomorrow, and waste today. It steals our joy and peace and eats away at our health. Worry negatively affects u...

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Episode 226: Stuck in Mental Quicksand? from 2023-07-31T10:14:28

There is hardly a more dangerous mindset than self-pity. Self-pity is like mental quicksand. It sucks you in and slowly pulls deeper and deeper. This insidious trap feels good and justified. On...

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Episode 225: Get On Your Helper's High from 2023-07-24T16:41:56

One act of kindness can change a life. Kindness brings a multitude of benefits for both the giver and receiver, both physical and emotional. Kindness is a healer. Today, be intentional. Find so...

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Episode 224: Just One Thought Can Change Your Life from 2023-07-17T16:35:50

Our mom had a tough childhood and her mom died when she was 18. She didn't realize how she had grown to blame God. It was when the God of the universe whispered one thought to her that chan...

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Episode 223: I Can See Clearly Now from 2023-07-10T19:14:01

You'll be able to see clearly when you remove the filters and eradicate the blind spots in your life. From our childhood each of us have developed limiting beliefs, beliefs that negatively e...

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Episode 222: Tune Up Your Expecter from 2023-07-03T09:46:59

What are you expecting? Do you wake up with a sense of dread or enthusiasm? This question matters because we get in life what we expect. This is a matter of training. You were probably trai...

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Episode 221: Stay Away from Still People from 2023-06-26T15:36:08

Stay away from "still" people. Still broke, still fat, and still unhappy. Still people are a sure sign of a complainer. Their attitude of discontent keeps them caught in the complaini...

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Episode 220: The Satisfied Soul from 2023-06-19T18:36:15

Are you exhausted? Do you find yourself grinding day in and day out? Even your spiritual life feels like a competition. Am I going to church enough, reading my bible enough, praying enough? Tr...

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Episode 219: Summer of the Overcomer! from 2023-06-13T18:41:40

As Christians, we are to be overcomers. Overcoming implies we are in a battle with the "world." What are we fighting in this world? Death, depression, disease, poverty, and brokenness ...

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Episode 218: Rembrandt Your Life! from 2023-06-05T16:22:57

When we are born, we are a blank canvas. Every moment we are painting the picture of our life. When we experience something negative, our mental paintbrush paints a skewed picture. These negativ...

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Episode 217: Live Tongue-Tastic! from 2023-05-29T20:01:28

The power of death and life are in the power of the tongue. You can probably remember something painful someone said to you years ago. When you think about it, you can feel a visceral response. ...

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The Soul Gym (Trailer) from 2023-05-29T19:46:32

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Episode 216: What is the Condition of Your Heart? from 2023-05-22T16:05:34

Your heart is like soil. Everything you allow into your life enters your heart. If it's positive and nurturing good fruit is produced, but it it's harmful and destructive it produces neg...

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Episode 215: The Stubbornness Trap from 2023-05-15T17:54:28

Do you know someone who just won't listen? Don't let stubbornness mess up your health, relationships, or happiness. If you don't like what you see in your life ... decide to change. ...

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Episode 214: Jesus Laughing from 2023-05-08T18:26:08

In the late 1970's our mother came home from a Kenneth Copeland conference with a picture of Jesus Laughing. Up until then, all we'd ever seen was a somber Jesus. This picture c...

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Episode 213: Battle Ready? from 2023-04-28T18:22:36

We are in a battle. God is truth and the devil is a liar. We have to choose sides. God has designed your life to be rich and satisfying. In fact, God wants you to live an audacious life. The ...

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Episode 212: You Aren't Fooling Anyone from 2023-04-19T18:23:45

We live in an entitlement culture that has turned generations into blamers, whiners, and haters. No one wants to be held accountable. We don't want to be told what to do. We believe we deser...

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Episode 211: Born to Fight, Born to Win! from 2023-01-19T20:04:13

When God designed you, He gave you an innate sense of right and wrong.  However, over time, if we continue to ignore that still-small voice, and allow ourselves to get hardened we have a ha...

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Episode 210: Your Search Begins Here! from 2023-01-12T20:10:31

Everyone we know is searching for something ... significance.  God designed us to live an abundantly exciting life, but we all get injured over time.  This injury hurts our soul and so...

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Episode 209: Revolutionize 2023! from 2023-01-03T17:36:31

Have you decided this is your year to set and keep your resolutions?  Let's face it, most resolutions fail by day four or five. Instead of setting a host of well-meaning resolutions, it's t...

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Episode 208: Rested, Restored, and Ready! from 2022-12-26T20:32:17

Christmas time is supposed to be the epitome of joy and peace, yet it's exactly our joy and peace that we can lose at this time.  We feel pressure mounting, disappointment, and frustration....

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Episode 207: Go from Cynic to Romantic! from 2022-12-19T21:02:02

This Christmas, why don't you romanticize your life?  We're not talking about losing yourself in some weird fantasy, but elevating your life through your imagination and seeing it better th...

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Episode 206: Post a Guard This Christmas from 2022-12-12T16:44

We love this time of year, but not everyone does.  Christmas can bring back some painful memories, sink us into debt, and fill us with anxiety.  However, you can choose, yes choose, to...

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Episode 205: Are You All Talk? from 2022-12-05T19:53:01

Is your life lukewarm?  Are your actions lackluster?  Is your motivation up one day and down the next?  It's time to make up your mind once and for all.  You have to get to t...

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Episode 204: 10 Ways to Be Joyful and Strong! from 2022-11-28T17:03:58

Joy is not some cute little word, but it is a tremendous source of power. Fundamental transformation begins on the inside and works its way out.  If you want to be strong, scripture says, "...

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Episode 203: Don't Underestimate the Power of Gratitude! from 2022-11-21T18:00:54

Are you a Grateful Greta or Aggrieved Gary?  We live in such an ungrateful culture.  Everyone is put out about something.  One of the biggest thieves of gratitude is social media....

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Episode 202: Are You in Trouble? from 2022-11-14T17:51:29

We live in a dangerous world.  If we don't take control of our thoughts fear can trip us up, terrorize us, or even trap us in our house.  If you feel afraid, vulnerable, or even out of...

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Episode 201: Why Do I Act This Way? from 2022-11-07T20:33:06

Our lives go in the direction of our most dominant thoughts.  According to research, 90% of our daily thoughts are spent thinking about the past.  Who hurt us?  Why we got divorce...

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Episode 200: The Illusion of Control from 2022-10-31T16:48:17

Are you a control freak?  Do you coerce, threaten, use scare tactics, or manipulate in order to get people to "behave?"  If so, you are fighting a losing battle. Control tactics may wo...

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Episode 199: Schooled! from 2022-10-24T19:05:02

You are in charge of your life, not people, circumstances, or your past. Today we take you to school  On this episode we share 10 empowering lessons for toughening up.  Welcome to Toug...

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Episode 198: You Are Free to Go! from 2022-10-17T19:54:29

Do you feel trapped?  You just might be ... in your mind.  On this episode, we discuss people, money, and power prisons.  You are the warden of your life.  It's time to go fr...

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Episode 197: Motive Check! from 2022-10-10T16:31:05

Is it more important what you do or why you do it?  The reason we do something reveals who we really are.  Our motives are either driven by pride or humility. Look at Jesus' motive. &n...

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Episode 196: Whatcha Looking At? from 2022-10-03T19:41:53

Are you struggling with something?  Are you finding change extremely difficult?  If so, ... whatcha looking at?  What we focus our attention on determines our success.  You m...

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Episode 195: Word Up! from 2022-09-26T15:47:28

All life's principles are based on the law of sowing and reaping.  Today we are talking about the condition of your heart.  Is the soil of your heart hardened, stony, thorny, or good? ...

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Episode 194: What's Your Soul Composition? from 2022-09-19T19:23:43

As personal trainers, it's our job to assess your fitness level.  More specifically, to establish a baseline by measuring the percentage of body fat versus lean muscle tissue, so you can se...

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Episode 193: Suffering from Cellulite Brain? from 2022-09-12T19:46:30

Do you have flabby thinking?  Do you feel weak, undisciplined, and without results? If you said yes, then you are suffering from Cellulite Brain.  It's time to tone up flabby thinking ...

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Episode 192: Does the Devil Exist? from 2022-09-05T21:59:17

Is life simply a tug between two opposing angels trying to influence your decisions, or is there something more sinister at work?  Scripture talks a lot about the devil.  He's called t...

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Episode 191: This is the Key to Promotion from 2022-08-29T20:14:16

If you're not experiencing open doors, great relationships, and financial blessings, you need to check your faithfulness meter.  Faithfulness is not about feelings but consistency ... in th...

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Episode 190: Do You Suffer from Anhedonia? from 2022-08-20T19:18:53

Anhedonia is the loss of joy and pleasure in life.  This state of mind keeps us focusing on the negative about ourselves, others, and our future.  Joy is a powerful force.  It is ...

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Episode 189: Powerless to Powerful! from 2022-08-10T21:00:47

What kept the Israelites out of the Promised Land?  Complaining!  If you want out of your bunk, funk, and junk get control over your mouth.  Our life results from what we focus on...

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Episode 188: Free Your Mind ... And the Rest Will Follow from 2022-08-02T22:34:22

Scripture says, "You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free."  Are you free, or are you trapped in a mental prison?  You feel like you have no voice, no way to escape, an...

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Episode 187: Enough Already! from 2022-07-25T19:41:23

Are you tired of starting and stopping your weight loss program?  Have you fallen off the wagon ... again?  Are you the victim of vascilation? Today is the day to make a quality commit...

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Episode 186: Make Your Future More Exciting Than Your Past from 2022-07-18T19:55:09

Is your life stuck?  I mean, you look around and everything is the same.  When you go to lunch with a friend are your conversations all about the past?  Do you use the term "Good ...

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Episode 185: Hey Sister, it's Time for Your Second Act! from 2022-07-08T09:50:52

Has life punched you in the face?  Do you feel sad and weak?  Your mistakes do not disqualify you from God's audacious plan for your life. Don't let self-pity, shame, or unforgiveness ...

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Episode 184: The Law of Entanglement: Get Free! from 2022-07-01T18:37:08

Are you entangled in the past?  You can break free from old ties, creepy memories, and limiting beliefs. Don't let negative thoughts steal another day of your life.  It's time to live ...

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Episode 183: Hit the Right Tone Zone from 2022-06-24T09:24:36

It's hard to truly hide what we believe.  People listen to our words, but they react to our tone.  In fact, 38% of communication comes from our tone.  In a 2-year marriage study, ...

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Episode 182: You are a Legacy in the Making from 2022-06-17T09:55:28

Decisions Matter!  Our dad opened the door to our fitness career, a life of laughter, and the opportunity to spend life in eternity.  Whether we like it or not, our decisions leave a l...

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Episode 181: Up Your Standards ... Fail Fast! from 2022-06-10T09:41:10

How high are your standards?  Low standard people are bored, compromise easily, and lack inner fire.  On the contrary, people with high standards fail a lot.  What?!  People ...

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Episode 180: Know Thyself - Stop the Insanity Circle from 2022-06-03T09:39:11

Do you have a friend who is just clueless?  You can see what they need to change, but they just keep going around the insanity circle.  Or perhaps that's you.  Until we decide to ...

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Episode 179: Tough Girl (Guy) School Top 10 from 2022-05-27T20:57:01

Do you feel weak?  Have the last two years buried you?  Are you finding it hard to cope with life?  You've tried to stir up your motivation, pick yourself up by the bootstraps, an...

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Episode 178: What Do YOU Want? from 2022-05-20T09:12:19

We have lost the ability to focus.  Researchers say in every waking hour our mind is wandering 47% of the time.  We think it's even more than that.  Look at your life. Is it the s...

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Episode 177: Triggered! from 2022-05-13T20:55:59

Are you feeling triggered?  Inflation is at an all-time high, there are wars and rumors of wars, and nothing is uglier than politics.  According to Dr. Caroline Leaf, fear triggers 140...

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Episode 176: Are Your Thoughts Flabby? from 2022-05-06T19:49:05

Your mind is like a gym but without the membership fees.  This is the place where your thoughts get in shape or become flabby.  Flabby thinking is undisciplined thinking and can cause ...

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Episode 175: Are You Living in Scarcity or Abundance? from 2022-04-29T09:26:03

How do you see your world?  If life is a pie, do you believe if someone gets a piece there is less for you?  If so, you have a scarcity mentality.  Some signs of scarcity thinking...

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Episode 174: Who Are You Following? from 2022-04-22T09:25:23

It's been said, "Tell me who you admire, and I'll tell you who you are."  It's so important to identify the influencers in our life because we become like those we admire.  Just look a...

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Episode 173: RESURRECTED! from 2022-04-15T20:22:46

Is there something dead in your life?  The same power that resurrected Jesus from the dead lives in you.  Isn't that incredible?  Jesus' death and resurrection purchased everythin...

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Episode 172: Take Hold! Your Promise is at Hand! from 2022-04-08T20:00:56

Faith never fails!  Our willpower fails, and we allow fear and unbelief to derail us, but if you hold on ... Faith never fails.  Whatever you are believing for will come to pass if you...

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Episode 171: You Matter!!! from 2022-04-01T17:46:55

Are you feeling like your life doesn't matter?  Has rejection or failure heaped indescribable pain and shame on you?  We are here to tell you there is hope today.  This episode ce...

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You Matter!!! from 2022-04-01T17:46:55

Are you feeling like your life doesn't matter?  Has rejection or failure heaped indescribable pain and shame on you?  We are here to tell you there is hope today.  This episode ce...

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Episode 170: No Worries from 2022-03-25T21:25:24

Worry lives on a continuum, from a sense of dread to full-on panic attacks.  If you let it worry will steal your health, joy, and peace.  Worry looks to the past with regret, to the fu...

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Episode 169: Seize Your Hour of Power and Get Healthy & Wealthy from 2022-03-18T10:00

Tim Ferriss says, "Seize the morning, and you seize the day."  Are you hitting the snooze button multiple times? Are you staggering into work? Do you look at your life and see little succes...

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Episode 168: 3 Keys to Change Your Life from 2022-03-11T20:39:39

Are you tired of being fat?  Are you done with losers? Are you over being in debt?  Your thinking has created the life you have.  Ouch!  Is it the life you want? If you answe...

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Episode 167: Find the Funny from 2022-03-04T21:54:54

Have you ever seen that classic picture of Jesus laughing?  His head is tilted back, and he is cracking up.  The power of laughter cannot be denied. Scripture says it's medicine.  ...

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Episode 166: It's Time to Walk on Water from 2022-02-25T20:45:23

Peter got out of the boat and walked on water.  Come on, that's amazing!  However, after a few steps, he started to sink. Why?  He lost his focus and started looking at the wind a...

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Episode 165: Is Your Heart Growing Weeds? from 2022-02-18T18:13:07

What is the condition of your heart?  Don't know, just check the soil.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we look at the hard, stony, thorny, and good soil of a person's heart.  If...

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Episode 164: What is True Love? from 2022-02-11T23:11:03

Are you a leecher or a lover?  Do you take more than you give?  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss true love, how one person can change a relationship, and how to apply 1 Cori...

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Episode 163: Post the Guard from 2022-02-04T16:57:37

Scripture says, "Above all else, guard your heart..."  We only guard what's valuable.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss how to guard your physical and spiritual heart, how t...

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Episode 162: Run "Your" Race from 2022-01-28T18:13:57

Running a race requires the right conditioning, the right coaches, and the right perspective.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss how each race is uniquely designed based on streng...

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Episode 161: Get Your Second Wind from 2022-01-21T11:00

If you're a runner you may know that euphoric feeling you get when you experience your second wind.  However, no one experiences a second wind if they quit.  Sadly, life punches us in ...

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Episode 160: Push Up, Pull Up, Goal Up! from 2022-01-14T11:00

Oh, the dreaded push-up and pull-up.  We hate them because to execute them properly you have to overcome inertia.  Inertia, that pesky tendency to do "nothing."  On this episode o...

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Episode 159: Get Off the Mental Treadmill from 2022-01-07T11:00

Look at your life.  Look at your bank account, your relationships, your health, and even your level of success.  They are a direct reflection of your thinking ... for better or worse. ...

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Episode 158: New Year's REVOLUTION! from 2021-12-31T22:46:27

Let's face it, most New Year's Resolutions fail.  In fact, according to Dr. Caroline Leaf, most resolutions fail around day 4 or 5.  So, instead of setting a host of well-meaning resolutions, it's ...

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Episode 157: Good God ... Bad Devil from 2021-12-24T11:00

Our mother taught us the most important lesson in the world.  Good God ... Bad Devil.  Yet, Christians seem to be confused as to who wreaking havoc in their lives.  God or the devil?  Scripture is ...

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Episode 156: May the Force Be with You ... Joy! from 2021-12-17T20:52:53

With everything going on during the Christmas season it can be really easy to lose our joy.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss the powerful force that is joy and how to break a sp...

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Episode 155: 3 Ways to Guard Your Peace from 2021-12-10T20:42:57

Christmas can be a crazy time.  There are Christmas presents to buy, decorations to be hung, and parties to attend, along with unmet expectations, financial pressure, and ... weight gain. C...

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Episode 154: From Christmas Critic to Romantic from 2021-12-03T19:08:05

During this Christmas season, we want you to romanticize your life.  No, we are not talking about a weird or naughty fantasy.  We are talking about reimagining your ideal life.  O...

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Episode 153: Are You a Greta Or a Gary? from 2021-11-20T22:25:49

Do you want to build resilience, live healthier, have more meaningful relationships, and own a sense of purpose?  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we reveal the research that consistently s...

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Episode 152: Let's Go Brandon! from 2021-11-12T11:00

The media has gaslighted us long enough, and the people are fighting back.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss the swell of anger that has incited a new political protest.  We...

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Episode 151: Is There Something Better? from 2021-11-07T22:18:53

Do you feel like there's something better for your life, but you just don't know what it is?  It's time to get clear about what you really want. On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss ...

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Episode 150: Joy Killer or Killjoy? from 2021-10-29T20:41:43

Are you living in a joyless state of mind? Do you focus on negative thoughts about yourself, your life, and your future? Are you a killjoy?  Does it just bug you to see other people happy? ...

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Episode 149: The Inside Job from 2021-10-24T21:33:36

Our beliefs create our identity: our internal picture.  It's important to understand identity because what you believe is largely a matter of what you will achieve. So, if you're wondering ...

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Episode 148: The Way Out! from 2021-10-16T16:32:07

There is a convergence of false doctrine, cowardice, and political correctness stopping leaders from speaking the truth.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we bring it!  We are tired of...

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Episode 147: Are You Living In a Mental Matrix? from 2021-10-08T22:01:16

Are you living in a distorted reality?  Are you believing a lie?  God designed you perfectly in His image, so you are not wired for unhealthy thoughts.  The result of ruminating o...

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Episode 146: Enter the Secret Place from 2021-10-01T21:57:53

When we feel unprotected our thoughts can go crazy. The fear of danger, harm, infection, and attack makes us feel scared and vulnerable.  Did you know there is a secret place where you can ...

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Episode 145: A Spirit of Confusion from 2021-09-24T20:31:09

Gender confusion. Political confusion.  Sexual confusion.  Covid confusion.  God is not the author of confusion, but peace.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we dig into some...

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Episode 144: No Complaint Department in Heaven from 2021-09-17T20:17:19

Chronic complaining rewires the brain with bad, sad, mad, and powerless feelings.  This unhealthy pattern of thinking can damage the hippocampus.  The region of the brain that plays a ...

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Episode 143: Have You Been Duped? from 2021-09-10T17:53:25

Guess what?  Jesus didn't teach Critical Race Theory.  In fact, Galatians 3: 28 says, "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you a...

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Episode 142: See it, Believe it, Achieve it! from 2021-09-03T20:34:20

Who are you?  That question is all about identity: the internal picture we have of ourselves.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss how identity is formed, what happens when our...

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Episode 141: Raise the Bar … Higher! from 2021-08-27T19:13:59

Your life is a reflection of the standards you have in place.  Standards are an idea or thing used to measure quality or attainment.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss the si...

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Episode 140: God, Is that You? from 2021-08-20T17:23:20

In a chaotic world filled with competing voices, whose voice are you listening to?  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we talk about hearing the voice of God, and yes, God does speak to His p...

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Episode 139: Collective Effervescence … AHHH! from 2021-08-13T17:30:58

Are you feeling lonely?  Did you know exercise primes your brain for stronger social connections?  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss the power of movement and how it builds m...

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Episode 138: Freedom: Escape Your Prison Mentality from 2021-08-06T19:08:14

Are you trapped in a toxic relationship, in a mound of debt, or by a tyrannical government?  There is FREEDOM!  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss three mental prisons from wh...

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Episode 137: Strong: Spirit, Soul, and Body! from 2021-07-30T16:56:51

How strong are you?  The Bible uses the word strength or its derivatives over 360 times.  God has an audacious plan for your life and it's going to go unfulfilled if you don't live str...

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Episode 136: Living Someone Else's Dream? from 2021-07-23T18:03:58

Distractions are everywhere.  Television, personal problems, and social media can steal hours of our day, as we watch someone else's dream come true.  It's time to make your dream come...

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Episode 135: Who's Controlling Who? from 2021-07-16T21:57:51

There is only one person we can control ... ourselves.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we lay out the illusion of control and discuss how to let people go.  That controlling spirit c...

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Episode 134: Fasten Yourself to the Future from 2021-07-09T16:10:37

Are you stuck in the "good old days" or even the "bad old days?"  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we talk about how to unchain ourselves from the past.  Philippians 3:12-13 talks abou...

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Episode 133: Show Me Your Habits … and I'll Show You You're Future from 2021-07-02T19:55:48

What are you doing on a daily basis? Do you go to the gym every day or eat a bag of Doritos and suck down a Big Gulp? The decisions you make today will determine your tomorrow.   On th...

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132: Don't Take That Tone With Me! from 2021-06-25T22:13:15

You want to know what the most annoying sound in the world is ... whining.  It's like nails on the chalkboard of life.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we talk about the culture of vi...

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Episode 131: Be a Legacy Dad … or Mom from 2021-06-18T12:00

On this episode of the Soul Gym, we interview our dad in honor of Father's Day and our dad's birthday.  We discuss the importance of leaving a powerful legacy, and our dad reveals the decis...

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Episode 130: Immerse Yourself! from 2021-06-11T22:15:36

How many times a day do we check our phones?  It's hard to imagine life before our Smartphones, the 24-hour news cycle, and social media. However, our time is being continuously fragmented,...

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Episode 129: Faithful or Unfaithful? from 2021-06-04T23:50:45

When your life is over are you going to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant?" On this episode of the Soul Gym, we look at the character trait of faithfulness.  Look at your life. &n...

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Episode 128: Don't Worry Your Life Away from 2021-05-28T23:55:58

Worry, the "what if" disease.  Are you worrying your life away?  Have you lost your joy and your peace?  Listen, there is nothing you can do about tomorrow, so you might as well s...

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Episode 127: What Will People Think? from 2021-05-21T12:00

As a kid, did you ever hear your parents say, "What will people think?"  This statement was probably meant to detour some bad behavior, but instead, it can be a catalyst for an unhealthy am...

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Episode 126: Don't Buy the Lie! from 2021-05-14T12:00

Look around.  We are in a battle and to engage in this battle you must know the enemy.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss some of the lies the devil uses to deceive us.  ...

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Episode 125: Move It! from 2021-05-07T15:45:24

Did you know that your soul (mind, will, and emotions) sits as a gate between your spirit and your body?  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we lay out the beauty of the Mind/Body connection ...

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Episode 124: Jesus Aint Woke! from 2021-05-01T00:01:39

There is a divide in our country, and it isn't between Conservatives and Liberals but good and evil.  There is a stranglehold on the language, and if you say something the Woke culture does...

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Episode 123: Are You a Control Freak? from 2021-04-24T19:45:14

Are you someone who desires to fix or rescue others? Do you believe if you let go the whole thing is going to fall apart? If this is you, you just might be a control freak.  On this episode...

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Episode 122: Kiss Your Past Goodbye! from 2021-04-14T12:00

We have between 50,00-70,000 thoughts a day, and 90% of those thoughts are about the past.  This is the reason we struggle with the same issues year after year.  On this episode of the...

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Episode 121: Easter Sunday - Resurrected Man Walking! from 2021-04-04T12:00

Do you have something that has died in your life?  Well, Jesus is in the resurrection business.  On Friday, it appeared He was a dead man walking, but on Sunday, He was a resurrected m...

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Episode 120: Palm Sunday - Dead Man Walking? from 2021-03-28T19:25:13

We are entering the holiest week of the year.  When Jesus came He turned culture on its head, and a price was placed on His.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss the significan...

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Episode 119: Mental Muscle Challenge: Unlock the 3 Keys to Your Ideal Life from 2021-03-15T00:19:27

We think we are trapped in our circumstances, but we're really trapped in our head.  On this episode of the Soul Gym, we discuss how to identify and eradicate the limiting beliefs that are ...

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Episode 118: Love Lens or Fear Filter? from 2021-03-07T20:55:25

What words do you use to describe yourself?  When you're alone at night, what thoughts are running through your head?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how we can loo...

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Episode 117: Who Are You Following? from 2021-02-28T13:00

Who do you admire?  What values do you hold dear?  It's been said that whatever we give our attention to is an indicator of what we value.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we...

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Episode 116: Think Yourself Strong from 2021-02-21T00:08:05

What is the soul?  It's comprised of our mind, will, and emotions.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how to train our thinking and develop internal strength.  Fa...

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Episode 115: True Love Starts With You from 2021-02-12T18:45:49

Love is in the air!  On this Valentine's Day weekend remember true love starts with you.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about being in love, learning to love, and discov...

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Episode 114: Got Faith? from 2021-01-15T19:11:10

The Bible says, "fear brings torment."  With everything that is going on in the world are you feeling tormented?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how to get rid of fear...

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Episode 113: 2021 Reset … GOAL UP! from 2021-01-02T00:14:57

Goals focus your day-to-day while pulling you into the future, and the further we can get from 2020 the better.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we revisit the power of goal setting. &...

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Episode 112: Go From Average to Audacious! from 2020-12-25T13:00

Do you dream about a better life?  Well, you can turn that daydream into a reality.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we challenge our listeners to romanticize their life and go fr...

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Episode 111: 10 Ways to Get Tough! from 2020-12-18T18:46:38

Toughness is the ability to perform well regardless of circumstances.  Don't get buried in these challenging times ... step into Tough Girl (Guy) School.   On this episode of Soul...

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Episode 110: Nice Sucks! from 2020-12-11T23:28:39

What does it mean to be a Christian? Does it mean being nice?  Nope!  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we debunk the idea that "niceness" is somehow part of a Christian's DNA. &nbs...

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Episode 109: Lies! Lies! Lies! from 2020-12-04T18:33:15

Freedom is under attack!  We are being gaslighted,  suppressed, and censored, and it's time for Christians to take their rightful place.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we d...

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Episode Episode 108: Grateful or Aggrieved? from 2020-11-26T19:22:43

With all that is going on in the world, we have a choice to be grateful or aggrieved.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we look at the overwhelming evidence that a spirit of gratitude h...

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Episode 107: Top 10 Reasons to Have Joy … Even In Chaotic Times! from 2020-11-20T22:31:04

Joy is not some sweet word for being happy but a powerful force that can transform your life.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we identify 10 reasons to have joy and how to cultivate j...

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Episode 106: Let's Get Ready to Rumble from 2020-11-13T19:34:56

Michael Buffer, ring announcer, is best known for his catchphrase: Let's Get Ready to Rumble.  The fight is on! There is indeed a battle for the soul of America.  On this episode of So...

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Episode 105: Culture Wars: Be Strong and Courageous from 2020-11-06T18:42:43

There is no doubt we are in a culture war.  There is an assault on our families, the church, and our nation.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss the battle to stay in fait...

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Episode 104: The Devourer: Don't Be Eaten Alive! from 2020-10-30T21:36:43

The devil is a liar.  His first lie is to get people to believe he's not real.  He's real all right, and he prowls around seeking who he may devour.  Don't let him devour you. On ...

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Episode 103: Tone Deaf? Are You a Whiner or a Winner? from 2020-10-23T17:46:41

Research shows that tone of voice is a significant indicator of marital success.  Tone matters!  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we analyze how our tone communicates our true inte...

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Episode 102: Content in the Crazy - Living Life from the Inside Out from 2020-10-16T18:25:21

How are we supposed to find contentment when chaos is swirling around us? The word contentment comes from the Latin contentus which means held together, intact, and whole.  It late...

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Episode 101: Blind Spots - If You Can't See It, You Can't Seize it! from 2020-10-09T17:27:41

Do you know who you are?  What has God created you to do?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about Self- Awareness.  We look at the faulty filters in our life that clou...

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Episode 100: Is Fear Messing Up Your Life? from 2020-10-02T12:00

Fear is at the root of stress.  According to Dr. Caroline Leaf, "Fear triggers 1400 physical and chemical responses in your body."  Wow!  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we d...

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Episode 99: Why Accountability Matters from 2020-09-25T20:57:31

"It's not my fault." "I deserve it." "Don't tell me what to do."  These are a few of the attitudes that come from of a spirit of Entitlement.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we passionately d...

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Episode 98: The Seduction of Self-Pity from 2020-08-30T19:00:25

Don't sabotage God's audacious plan for your life because of self-pity.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we dive into the dangers of self-pity.  Get off the commiseration station,...

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Episode 97: Fundamentals of Faith - Time to Win! from 2020-08-21T12:00

In order to play any sport (softball) well, you need to know the fundamentals, so when game time comes you can execute.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about why Christians ar...

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Episode 96: Armor Up and Dash the Doldrums from 2020-08-14T21:15:17

The world can look pretty crazy right now, and you may be experiencing the doldrums.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how to armor up, and power up to get your spirits, ener...

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Episode 95: Don't Tell Me What to Do from 2020-08-08T23:18:45

Are you stubborn?  Do you have a stubborn child?  Stubbornness is a dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss...

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Episode 94: Hope in Troubled Times from 2020-07-31T19:51:02

In these crazy times we need hope, and God has given you a hope and a future.  What are you hoping for?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we want to speak life and hope into your w...

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Episode 93: Get Your Groove On … Hardwire Your Habits from 2020-07-24T22:00

We love the quote my Mark Batterson, "Show me your habits, and I'll show you your future."  It's so true.  The decisions you are making today will determine your tomorrow.  On thi...

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Episode 92: Identity in Christ or in Crisis? from 2020-07-18T19:50:22

Is your identity in Christ or in crisis?  Our identity is our sense of who we are.  Over time, our identity paints a picture on the inside, and we respond to life based upon this belie...

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Episode 91: Who's the Enemy? from 2020-07-10T21:35:31

The world looks like it has lost it's mind.  There is chaos in our world right now.  The news is filled with images of people screaming at the police and at each other.  On this e...

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Episode 90: Our Search for Significance from 2020-07-03T21:39:21

Our search for significance is centered around the age-old questions ... who am I?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how each of us has a natural hunger for love and acceptan...

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Episode 89: Rise Above the Chaos from 2020-06-26T23:19:49

The world is in chaos right now.  We are living through a "pandemic," watching cities burn with civil unrest, and have palpable division in our country ... let alone just everyday life. &nb...

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Episode 88: Change the Inner You & You Change the Outer You from 2020-06-19T18:23:46

Between 80-90% of women dislike or even hate their bodies.  How we see ourselves, and how we believe others see us is based on our body image.  Do you want to change your body?  T...

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Episode 87: The Power of Focus from 2020-06-12T21:04:36

Distractions are everywhere!  Do you know the #1 reason that stops people from getting what they want?  It's the lack of focus.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss ho...

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Episode 86: Guard Your Heart from 2020-06-05T20:42:46

Scripture says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."  With all the turmoil in the world, it is so important to protect your most precious asset: your hea...

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Episode 85: Stir it Up! from 2020-05-29T21:03:43

We want to encourage you today to stir yourself up.  Scripture says to "fan into flame" or get your passion back.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we want to help you get out of a...

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Episode 84: Freedom From a Victim-Hood Mentality from 2020-05-22T17:18:29

Capitalizing on victim-hood has become big business.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how every person on the planet has been victimized in some way.  Pain is common...

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Episode 83: The 3 C's of Leading in a Crisis ... Consistentency, Compassion, and Courage! from 2020-05-15T21:30:37

Leadership is a complicated phenomenon.  Why do some leaders inspire and bring out the best in a crisis and others panic and bring out the worst?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, ...

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Episode 82: Your Daily Actions are Predicting Your Future ... Success or Failure? from 2020-05-08T21:56:33

How are you living today?  John Maxwell says, "If I spent one day with you, I would be able to tell if you are going to be successful."  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk ab...

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Episode 81: Stretch Out Your Neck ... Hope is Here from 2020-05-01T20:34:01

Hope is not merely wishing things would get better.  Godly hope is filled with earnest expectation.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how hope paints a picture of possib...

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Episode 80: Legacy ... What Kind Are You Leaving? from 2020-04-24T21:04:52

We are creating our legacy every day.  What kind are you leaving?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we interview our dad.   We discuss his legacy of health and fitness, f...

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Episode 79: You Can Overcome Anything! from 2020-04-18T20:09:20

During this pandemic you can be an overcomer.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we show you how to overcome any battle in your life.  We are in a battle, and the voice in your head may be telli...

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Episode 78: The Price Was Paid ... Live in Victory! from 2020-04-10T22:27:42

Why do so many people live in condemnation?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how Jesus' death and resurrection purchased our freedom from sin and death, forgiveness of sins,...

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Episode 77: When Your Back is Against the Red Sea - Step Out from 2020-04-03T22:28:33

You might be feeling like your back is against the wall feeling fear, financial strain, marital strain, mental stress, and even the temptation to lose heart.  Don't!  On this episode o...

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Episode 76: Too Much Time on Your Hands? Do This ... from 2020-03-27T20:34:08

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced the entire world into isolation, and people are feeling the effects.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss the physical and emotional problems...

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Episode 75: Pushing Back Fear in Troubling Times from 2020-03-20T20:29:02

When we sense danger we respond by fight, flight, or freeze.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how the spirit of fear is convincing people to hoard toilet tissue and bottl...

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Episode 74: Create the Vision & Invent the Way - Goalsetting 101 from 2020-03-13T17:07:03

Scripture says, "Without a vision the people perish."  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how having a vision for your life energizes your daily habits.  When you have ...

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Episode 73: The Power of Repetition: Developing Good Habits and Busting Bad Ones from 2020-03-06T23:29:22

Your life today is essentially the sum of your habits.  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we define habit formation, the power of repetition, and how to rid our life of negative habits.   Episod...

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Episode 72: Second Place Sucks! from 2020-02-29T00:06:28

What do all consistent winners have in common?  Hard Work? Money? Equipment? Conditioning? Nope.  All winners have a gold medal mindset.  What we believe about our own abilities a...

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Episode 71: Mental Agility ... Foundation for Change from 2020-02-21T21:33:26

Do you feel stuck?  Does your life feel as dry as toast without butter?  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how mental agility or flexibility is the foundation for change....

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Episode 70: Sower or Sucker? from 2020-02-14T23:14:02

 What do all successful marriages have in common?  True Love!  Have you ever seen a thriving relationship that was built on a self-centered ego maniac?  No! Relationships ten...

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Episode 69: Unlovable? from 2020-02-07T23:33:18

Do you feel unlovable?  Has life beat you up and left your soul scarred?  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss the power of God's love.  The power to heal, the powe...

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Episode 68: Love Your Body from 2020-01-31T18:50:15

Our body image is the way we perceive our body, and how we believe other people do too. On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how body image is tied to our identity and strongly influen...

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Episode 67: You are More than Enough from 2020-01-25T00:52:35

We have an enemy of our soul who is always attacking our self-worth.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss why people feel like they are never enough, so we hustle and grind ...

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Episode 66: One Thought Can Change Your Life from 2020-01-17T22:53:17

We think we are trapped in our circumstances, but we are really trapped in our head.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how the enemy of our soul wants our thinking to be ...

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Episode 65: How to Get Healthy and Rock 2020! from 2020-01-10T23:35:10

When you don't feel good, you don't want to do much of anything.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how health is at the center of your life.  You need to be healthy,...

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Episode 64: Even as Your Soul Prospers from 2020-01-03T22:30:38

Does God want me prosperous?  Absolutely!  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how to live healthy and prosperous in 2020.  First, you have to decide to take 100% c...

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Episode 63: Win the Morning in 2020! from 2019-12-26T22:06:16

Tim Ferris says, "When you win the morning, you win the day.  In this Episode of Soul Gym Sisters we talk about strategies for owning your "power hour", and how a few tweak can turn your 20...

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Episode 62: Weak & Discouraged? Learn to Rest & Rejoice this Christmas! from 2019-12-21T00:45:56

Can you imagine the emotional battle Joseph had when he saw his beautiful Mary ... pregnant.  Back in his day he could've had her stoned, offered her a divorce decree which would have ostra...

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Episode 61: Whiner or Winner? from 2019-12-13T22:31:55

Research says that communication is only 7% what we say. that leaves 93% of our communication nonverbal.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how our tone tells a lot about ...

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Episode 60: Romanticize Your Life from 2019-12-07T22:05:15

What does it mean to romanticize your life?  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about how a Facebook post struck us.  It suggested we should "romanticize" our life by mak...

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Episode 59: The Wizards and My Weakened Soul from 2019-11-29T23:47:18

Do you ever look at your life and ask, "how'd I get here?"  On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about the wizards in our life (parents, teachers, coaches, etc.) whose words planted...

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Episode 58: Grateful Greta or Aggrieved Gary? from 2019-11-23T00:26:42

We are living in a grievance culture, where we see slights and offense in everything.  If you're looking for a grievance, you're going to find it.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sist...

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Episode 57: Resist - Be a Satan Smacker from 2019-11-15T22:33:28

The devil is the father of lies, and his first lie is to convince you he isn't real.  He is!  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how our enemy, the devil, roams around...

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Episode 56: Armor Up - Fight the Good Fight from 2019-11-09T01:15:11

To be in any battle you have to know your enemy.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about the enemy of our soul.  The father of lies first deception is to try and convin...

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Episode 55: What Do You Expect? from 2019-11-01T20:53:14

Are you a worst-case scenario thinker?  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we talk about expectations, because we get out of life what we expect.  People who always assume the wor...

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Episode 54: Passive Patsy or Importunate Ida? from 2019-10-26T00:01:50

Scripture says to "come boldly to the throne."  Ask, seek, and find!  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about praying bold prayers and believing you receive.  God's...

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Episode 53: Cultivate the Soil of Your Soul from 2019-10-18T22:16:18

Jesus said if we understood the parable of the sower we could understand everything else.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the four conditions of the heart: wayside, ston...

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Episode 52: Celebrate Good Times ... Come On! from 2019-10-12T03:42:38

Woo Hoo!  Soul Gym Sisters reached their 1-year anniversary!  On this episode of SGS we talk about the power of small wins and how to have a celebratory spirit.  Stop being so fre...

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Episode 51: Danger On the "Woe is Me" Road from 2019-10-05T17:48:37

There is hardly a more destructive mindset than that of self-pity.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we look at the signs, symptoms, and seduction of the insidious trap of self-pity, and how...

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Episode 50: The Mindset of a Sugar Packet Thief from 2019-09-27T21:56:06

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the mindsets of scarcity and abundance.  If you have a hard time being happy for other people's success, stuff wads of sugar packets into ...

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Episode 49: The Thieving Power of Worry from 2019-09-20T23:57:23

Worry is the "what if" disease.  What if m husband leaves me?  What if I lose my job?  Worry means to gnaw … like a dog on a bone.  The worrier chews all day, ruminating on t...

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Episode 48: Spiritual Heart Disease from 2019-09-13T20:46:56

According to the American Heart Association, "Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America."  The same is true in the Soul Gym.  People are dying spiritually due to a damaged...

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Episode 47: Tandem Acts of Kindness from 2019-09-08T01:08:51

Our culture is a hot mess right now.  People are angry, offended, and dismissive.  On this Episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the power of kindness, and how it changes both the...

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Episode 46: Mental Wusses - Toughen Up! from 2019-08-30T23:30:27

Every person on the planet was designed to live out God's audacious plan for their life.  Why aren't we living it?  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how Christians ar...

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Episode 45: Who Are You? from 2019-08-23T23:22:32

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how our thinking has created our life.  When we think about something repeatedly it becomes a belief, and these beliefs get burrowed into ...

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Episode 44: Laugh Your Way Healthy from 2019-08-16T20:55:47

There is hardly a more heartwarming sound than the laugh of a baby.  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the power of laughter to improve our physical, mental, and social hea...

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Episode 43: Make Up Your Mind - Stop Being a Victim of Vacillation from 2019-08-09T23:28:16

Are you tired of feeling like a victim of vacillation? "There is nothing more powerful than a made up mind."   On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how living lukewarm s...

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Episode 42: The Leadership Challenge from 2019-08-03T00:23:12

Leadership expert John Maxwell says, "Everything rises and falls on leadership."  On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about the "everything."  Every family, classroom, bus...

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Episode 41: The Imagination Station from 2019-07-29T18:40:15

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how most people walk around unaware of their thought life, operating on deeply entrenched limiting beliefs.  Those negative voices speak ...

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Episode 40: Body & Soul Boot Camp - 5 Principles to Get Fit Inside & Out from 2019-07-22T18:20:15

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the sad realization that most women are dissatisfied with their bodies.  Our flabby thighs are an outward manifestation of our flabby thin...

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Episode 39: Own the Day with Your Morning Routine from 2019-07-15T16:18:42

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the life-changing power of a morning routine.  Some people call it the "hour of power" or the "golden hour."  We call it our "pray, p...

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Episode 38: Put Some Fire in Your Desire from 2019-07-08T18:25:02

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we talk about how disappointments fester and lead to discouragement.  Our dispirited soul is left joyless and weakened.  God's audacious plan fo...

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Episode 37: Stuck in the Complaining Loop? from 2019-07-01T16:10:17

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how complaining keeps us stuck in our muck.  We can break free when we do what we love, and stop complaining about what we hate.  No one ...

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Episode 36: The Enduring Soul Never Gives Up from 2019-06-24T19:33:44

In this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how patience is not passively waiting around, but cheerful endurance.  Get the twins "faith and patience" working for you, because there i...

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Episode 35: Stretch Rigid Thinking With Mental Yoga from 2019-06-17T17:33:01

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how rigid thinking keeps us unhappy, unhealthy, and unfulfilled.  Don't wait for your circumstances to change, you be the change, but it r...

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Episode 34: Cardio Soul ... Guard Your Heart from 2019-06-10T18:47:33

In this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the health of our heart, the imperative to guard our heart, and the need for a heart check up. Work up your spiritual sweat with Cardio Soul.

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Episode 33: Strong Inside and Out from 2019-06-03T17:04:15

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss that without a vision for our life we are left feeling weak and uninspired.  So, in order to get from "here" to "there" we have to envisio...

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Episode 32: Unleash Your Mental Masterpiece from 2019-05-24T22:55:49

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how to create your "ideal" life.  When you learn to implement the creative power of imagination, meditation, and declaration you can unleash y...

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Episode 31: Assess Your Soul Composition from 2019-05-17T21:22:08

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we set out to assess our Soul Composition: the amount of flabby thinking versus Mental Muscle.  Negative thinking and limiting beliefs impact our hea...

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Episode 30: Strength for the Weakened Soul from 2019-05-10T22:36:07

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how unhealthy thoughts create limiting beliefs: a belief that is constraining you in some way.  Limiting beliefs negatively impact our lives b...

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Episode 29: The Soul Gym: Get Your Flabby Thinking into Shape from 2019-05-03T20:56

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how everyone wants to get in shape, but over half of all gym memberships go unused.  The struggle with weight (or anything for that matter...

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Episode 28: Shake Off the Dust & Enter the Promised Land from 2019-04-26T22:04:41

The Soul Gym Sisters discuss the lessons we should learn from the Israelites who wandered in the desert for forty years.  Don't miss the opportunity to make it into your Promised Land. &nbs...

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Episode 27: Resurrection Power Lives in You from 2019-04-19T22:00:03

The Soul Gym Sisters discuss how the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in us.  Wow!  Jesus freed us from condemnation, made us joint heirs (legally entitled), and mor...

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Episode 26: Palm Sunday ... Fan, Friend, or Pharisee? from 2019-04-13T20:59:59

The Soul Gym Sisters discuss the significance of Palm Sunday, how Jesus bucked the culture of the day, and whether we have the heart of a fan, a friend, or a Pharisee.  

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Episode 25: God is NOT in Control from 2019-04-05T20:53:15

People spit out the reverent sounding mantra, "God is in control"  when  life's difficult questions cannot be answered. The Soul Gym Sisters expound on the Sovereignty of God (supreme ...

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Episode 24: Do I Have to? No! from 2019-03-31T01:57:41

The Soul Gym Sisters discuss the motivation behind the choices we make.  When we feel we stuck we believe we "have to" do something,  and when we live with a "have to" attitude we live...

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Episode 23: EntitleMEnt: Trophies, and Ribbons, and Praise ... Oh My! from 2019-03-22T21:30:34

I deserve.  It's not my fault.  Where's my trophy?  According to Dr. John Townsend, "Entitlement is a universal disease."  Crystal and Jody tackle the entitlement mindset, id...

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Episode 22: Are You a Mediocre Mama? from 2019-03-15T21:32:01

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how mediocrity leads to an unfinished, unadventurous, and unhappy life.  A life of the "uns" is no life at all.  But a life of excellenc...

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Episode 21: Who We Admire is How We Will Aspire from 2019-03-08T21:56:22

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss that who we admire is a window into who we are, and what we give our attention to is what we deem important.  Fix your thoughts on what is adm...

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Episode 20: It's Hard to Think Lovely When You Feel Ugly from 2019-03-01T21:37:40

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how ugly thoughts repel beauty from our lives, but fixing our thoughts on what is lovely attracts beauty.  

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Episode 19: You Can't Hide: Motives Matter Part 2 from 2019-02-22T23:34:01

On episode 19 of Soul Gym Sisters, we discuss how the hidden motive of our heart is either rooted in pride or humility, list symptoms of the pride that could be lurking and provide some answers ...

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Episode 18: You Can't Hide: Motives Matter from 2019-02-15T23:16:15

On this week's episode of Soul Gym Sisters, we talk about toning up our flabby thinking by digging into the hidden motives of our heart.  

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Episode 17: Right Side Up in an Upside Down World from 2019-02-11T00:23:46

In this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how moral relativism has turned right and wrong upside down, and how you can flip your thinking right side up.  

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Episode 16: "Dis" Honored from 2019-02-01T22:14:39

On this week's episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the culture of disrespect and what it means to be honorable. 

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Episode 15: Deadly Deception from 2019-01-27T00:12:46

On this episode of the Soul Gym Sisters we expose the devil's deception and discuss the truth of God's power to set you free!

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Episode 14: Don't Be a Double-Minded Donna from 2019-01-19T03:38:01

This week's episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses the Mental Mayhem created when we profess our faith in God but hesitate in fear.  

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Episode 13: Goodbye Worried Wanda from 2019-01-13T00:31:44

In this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss how the "what if" disease can be kicked out of your life.  Goodbye Worried Wanda.   

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Episode 12: Dumping Flabby Thinking (and 2018)! from 2019-01-06T00:28:47

On this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we have a great time bantering about how our flabby thinking keeps us stuck, and how we can develop Mental Muscle and live a killer 2019. 

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Episode 11: Hope in Hopeless Times from 2018-12-28T22:22:40

In this episode of Soul Gym Sisters we discuss the power of hope as the earnest expectation of good and not just wishful thinking.  



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Episode 10: Take the Crazy Out of Christmas and Keep Your Joy from 2018-12-14T21:58:39

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses the power of joy and how we push back the holiday blues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support this podcast: ...

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Episode 9: Take the Crazy Out of Christmas from 2018-12-07T21:45:40

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses three ways to Guard Your Peace this Christmas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support this podcast: Listen

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Episode 8: Fight the Good Fight from 2018-11-28T22:30:53

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters talks about what to do when the tough times come. Change is difficult and we can find ourselves looking in the wrong places, at the wrong people, and fighting...

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Episode 7: Training Your Tongue from 2018-11-19T22:10:43

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters takes on the power of our words to speak life or death. Discipline your mouth to tone up flabby thinking and develop Mental Muscle. --- Send in a voice me...

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Episode 6: The Power of Meditation from 2018-11-09T21:33:51

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses how to train your thoughts, words, and actions with meditation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support this po...

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Episode 5: Set Your Soul Goal from 2018-11-02T23:59:10

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses how goals are like magnets, they pull you into the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support this podcast...

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Episode 4: Unleash the Power of Your Imagination from 2018-10-26T22:03:44

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses the power of imagination and how goal setting can change your future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support t...

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Episode 3: Imagine Your Ideal Life from 2018-10-15T21:27:45

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses how feeling bad about yourself limits your Ideal future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support this podcast: ...

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Episode 2: Live a Beautiful Life from 2018-10-07T19:02:09

The latest episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses how to live a beautiful life when we renew our mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crystal14/message Support this podcast: Listen

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Episode 1: Developing Mental Muscle from 2018-09-26T22:39:47

The first episode of Soul Gym Sisters discusses the characteristics of flabby thinking and introduces the process for developing Mental Muscle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cr...

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