Bedste Dr Martin Fletcher-podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Self Control 30:03

2y ago30:03

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Why is everyone so angry? There are many answers to this question, but the best is offered by the apostle James. Today, we talk about self control. We define it and share why it’s important. We note that, if you’re 95% in control, the other 5% will rule you. We talk about the different types of psychology, explaining the problem with materialism. W…

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Relationship and the Ministry of Presence 43:18

2y ago43:18

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Love is easy to talk about, but it’s much harder to live. In this episode, we talk about what it means to love your enemy and how to lay down your life for someone else on this side of death. Today, we talk about marriage. We discuss why marriage is so hard, note the importance of communication, and explain why relationships shouldn’t be competitiv…

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Surrender and Learning to Lose Well 27:34

2y ago27:34

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As human beings, we lose all the time. The fact is, we can’t rely on ourselves to succeed. That’s why we need to surrender to the only one who won’t let us down: God. But what does this mean? Today, we talk about surrender. We explore the idea that life is loss, and that learning to live is learning to lose well. We note Jesus’ statement that you c…

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Putting Away Childish Things 20:21

2y ago20:21

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Underreacting, overreacting - people think that these reactions are merely circumstantial. And when you’re on the receiving end of these underreactions and overreactions from others, it can be hard not to take those reactions personally. It can be difficult to realize – these people aren’t out to get you. Instead, they’re likely reacting based on a…

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The Dangers of Despondency and How to Avoid Them 39:10

2y ago39:10

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Despondency is hard to identify, but it’s everywhere. Between the values pushed in our society and the pressures caused by things like Covid 19, it’s not easy to find joy, even if you have faith. Today, we talk about how to combat despondency. We define it, noting that we can think of it as the reverse of joy. We talk about how it manifests and imp…

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Mindfulness: Looking at God 38:31

2y ago38:31

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In what seems to be a chaotic and out-of-control world, it seems irresponsible and heartless not to be caught up in the feelings that come with focusing on all of the problems. But the truth is, for the most part, things are okay. And most of the things that aren’t okay are the things of this world. God says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Toda…

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The Peace in Patience 46:58

2y ago46:58

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Traffic jams. Squeaking doors. Interruptions. Long lines. Flat tires. What do these all have in common? They’re all triggers of impatience. When was the last time you thought about the link between patience and peace? Questioned your sense of entitlement? Examined your gratitude for the things you have? Patience is easy to talk about, but the real …

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The Power of Prayer 42:49

2y ago42:49

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Everybody wants to know the secret: What’s the secret to prayer? Jesus himself said that the secret to prayer is ‘secret prayer.’ The power of prayer is far-reaching and can benefit your life in many ways. But, when many people pray, they often feel like it's not working, or they need to do it differently to be effective. Prayer is a very personal …

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They'll Know Us By Our Love 49:02

2y ago49:02

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Everyone looks for hope, purpose, and peace, and many seek help from a therapist to find them. While this is an important and incredibly helpful step, many people don’t know about the mental health benefits of a relationship with Jesus. Today, Pastor John Reed joins us to talk about the hope, purpose, and peace that come from following Jesus. We di…

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Possession: The Power of Your Beliefs 59:13

2y ago59:13

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Possession may conjure up the many images from movies and cartoon-like visages of the devil. There are many references in the Bible, and it can be a struggle to relate concepts in the scriptures to today. Even though these are ancient teachings, they are still very much relevant today. So, what is possession? Does it still happen in this day and ag…

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How and Why to Trust (Both God and Others) 46:46

2y ago46:46

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People are finding it harder and harder to trust, and this leads to isolation, loneliness, and even affects our relationship with God. How can we fix the trust epidemic? Today, we talk about trust. We define it, share some statistics on it, and explain why some people find it harder to trust than others. We discuss why trust is needed, and we note …

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When to Say Yes and When to Say No 32:33

2y ago32:33

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A common misconception of Christians everywhere is that to love is to take on others’ problems. Actually, though, it’s destructive both to others and to ourselves when we try to do that, as well as when we try to get others to take on our problems. Boundaries are what help us to determine which responsibilities are whose, and today I (Dr. Matt Hook…

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The Power of the Tongue 53:04

2+ y ago53:04

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The power of our words is something that may not always be at the forefront of our minds. Many people speak or react without genuinely thinking about what they are saying and its effect on others. Speech is all around us, and the power within our tongues can rule our household. The words you use determines how you influence the world around you. So…

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Overcoming a Spiritual Dry Spell 20:21

2+ y ago20:21

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Stress, loss of peace, family challenges, and relationships - or the lack of them have plagued the lives of many now more than ever. These times when you feel alone, isolated, and lonely could be seasons of spiritual dry spells that are inevitable parts of everyone’s journey. But are you aware that you can be the one preventing God from helping you…

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You Keep the Sabbath; The Rest Is Up to God 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

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Life can be exhausting and overwhelming, and we often make it worse by trying to push ourselves past our limit. This isn’t healthy and it isn’t what Christ wants for us. Instead, He commands us to set aside a full day every week for Him. Your first thought might be, Who has time for that? Join us today as we talk about why YOU do, and why it’ll act…

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How Do We Live Calmly in the World Today 33:35

2+ y ago33:35

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Throughout our lives, there will be challenging times, and maintaining calmness can be difficult. Today, it is more challenging than ever to find peace and have a calm state of mind. The chaos around us has a profound effect on our wellbeing, and finding serenity is not easy. So, how do you navigate your way through tough times and remain in a calm…

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The Untold Truth About Humility 24:09

2+ y ago24:09

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Humility can come in many forms. We know humility and the ability to be humble is a good trait to have and in some cases, it’s easy to identify a humble person. But in other situations, humility and humbleness can often be a little tricker to spot. Today’s episode is all about the character virtue – humility. I discuss why it’s often hard to stay h…

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Why People Struggle with Seeking Help 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

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Why don’t people get the help they need? There are many reasons, ranging from stigma to sex to fear of weakness. But the truth is, none of these reasons are good enough. Today, we talk about why you should seek help. We note that people tend to view therapy as a last resort, and that they’re often afraid to expose their weakness. We point out that …

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The Strength in Gentleness 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

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What is our response to the insane level of critique, suspicion, judgmentalism, and confusion in our world? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but an underrated and overlooked solution is gentleness. Today, we talk about gentleness. We discuss why it’s a fruit of the Holy Spirit and why it’s directly connected with strength. We talk about the lin…

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Life is Difficult, And That’s Okay 37:41

2+ y ago37:41

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Life is difficult, and running from that fact doesn’t change it. Ironically, the best tactic for making life less difficult is to accept this fact. But once we accept it, how do we move through it? ThAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Memento Mori: You Can't Control Your Death, But You Can Control Your Life 37:33

2+ y ago37:33

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Most people think they have some time left in their lives, but the truth is, we don’t know that. Expected or not, you could die at any moment. That’s why it’s important to ask yourself what things youAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Suicide: What to Say and What Not to Say to Those Affected 35:46

2+ y ago35:46

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Many, many people have been affected by the death by suicide of a loved one. In these times, it’s hard to know what to say. In this episode, I (the Shepherd) take you through the helpful and unhelpfulAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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We All Have Common Struggles 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

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Life is hard, but there’s always joy to be had. One of the sources of this joy is the knowledge that we’re not the only ones who suffer. Today, we talk about our common problems. We discuss the probleAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Why do we focus on the Negative, and what do we do about it? 33:56

2+ y ago33:56

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Life is hard and we all have to carry our crosses, but we have a tendency to focus on those crosses a little too much. In this episode, we talk about why that is. Today, we talk about negativity bias.Af Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Pride and Humility - Part 2: How to Combat Pride and Arrogance 37:51

2+ y ago37:51

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Last week, we talked about humility: what it is, why it matters, and how to live it. Today, we talk about its counter vice: pride. In this episode, we explain what pride is and why it’s such a big deaAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Pride and Humility - Part 1: Living a Humble Life 28:48

2+ y ago28:48

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Humility is hard to define and harder to live out. In this episode--Part 1 of a two-parter--we talk about humility: what it is, how to recognize the real thing, and how to live by it. Today, we defineAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Lent: You’re Already Sacrificing, So Why Not Sacrifice for God? 49:29

2+ y ago49:29

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Lent has begun, and it’s important to clarify the point of it. There are all sorts of ideas about the purpose of Lent, but whether we hold these ideas consciously or unconsciously, we need to straightAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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How to Combat Fear 45:07

2+ y ago45:07

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We often let fear rule our lives, whether it’s in the form of anxiety, numbness, apprehension, or many other forms. However, it doesn’t need to. In this episode, we share why you have nothing to fear.Af Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Satan's Greatest Weapon: Low Self Esteem (and How to Fight Back) 37:32

2+ y ago37:32

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The devil’s greatest weapon is low self-esteem, because he uses it to attack our very identity as children of God. He uses it in four key ways, and in this episode, I (the Shepherd) explore these waysAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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How and Why to Trust (Both God and Others) 47:19

2+ y ago47:19

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People are finding it harder and harder to trust, and this leads to isolation, loneliness, and even affects our relationship with God. How can we fix the trust epidemic? Today, we talk about trust. WeAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Relationship and the Power in Listening 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

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As we head into our third year on the podcast, we focus in this episode on the power of listening, asking the question: what does it really mean to win an argument? Today, we talk about how to listenAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Relationship and the Ministry of Presence 44:34

2+ y ago44:34

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Love is easy to talk about, but it’s much harder to live. In this episode, we talk about what it means to love your enemy and how to lay down your life for someone else on this side of death. Today, wAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Community is a Need, Not a Want 55:48

2+ y ago55:48

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The lone hero is a popular figure in media. Particularly in the United States, we tend to value independence as the key to happiness. But the truth is, human beings are meant to live in community. WeAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Healthy Eating, Healthy Living with Nikki Calloway 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

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Nikki Calloway is an independent consultant and district manager with Arbonne, a high school field hockey coach, and the full-time plant manager of a chemical manufacturing facility in Dexter. Today,Af Dr. Martin Fletcher

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How to Raise Our Spiritual IQ 25:06

3y ago25:06

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We know the lessons from God on how He wants us to live our lives and how those lessons will genuinely help. But knowing and learning are two very different things. We may read the Bible and study theAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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You Keep the Sabbath; The Rest Is Up to God 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

Life can be exhausting and overwhelming, and we often make it worse by trying to push ourselves past our limit. This isn’t healthy and it isn’t what Christ wants for us. Instead, He commands us to setAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Experiencing Christ in Christmas 26:50

3y ago26:50

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When Christmas comes around, we’re all looking for something. In this episode, I (the Shepherd) talk about how striving to experience Christ in Christmas is the answer we’re seeking. Today, I talk aboAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Making Margin in a Push-to-the-Limit World 33:15

3y ago33:15

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We live in a time of inordinate stress, rush, and busyness. We find ourselves pushing beyond our limits physically, emotionally, and spiritually, but this isn’t how we’re meant to live. The answer toAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Health Beyond the Scale with Erin Moore 38:30

3y ago38:30

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Erin Moore is a friend of Marty’s from another life. She is a healthy living strategist who focuses on holistically helping women live happier, healthier lives through improving their physical health.Af Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Finding Joy in Being Yourself 44:17

3y ago44:17

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Self-love is both crucial and easily misunderstood. Disproportionate numbers of people view themselves as a burden, seeing everything bad that happens to them as a result of their flaws and thinking tAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Beyond Meaning: Identity Crisis Series 52:23

3y ago52:23

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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our sixth problematic identity--thinking weAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Beyond God: Identity Crisis Series 51:40

3y ago51:40

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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our fifth problematic identity: thinking weAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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The Problematic Pursuit of Happiness: Identity Crisis Series 45:09

3y ago45:09

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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our fourth problematic identity: the moralAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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Pleasure, Pain, and Self-Obsession: Identity Crisis Series 56:22

3y ago56:22

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Welcome back to the Identity Crisis Series, in which we ask why we’re in an identity crisis and discuss what that looks like. In this episode, we talk about our third problematic identity: the self-foAf Dr. Martin Fletcher

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