In this engaging episode, we dive deep into personal story of transformation, faith, and the life-changing power of God's grace. We'll hear from Sylvia Puentes, who shares her journey from darkness to light, from doubt to faith.

Join us as Sylvia recounts her encounter with Jesus and the profound impact it had on her life.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Sylvia shares her powerful testimony of encountering God's presence and experiencing a profound transformation in her life.

• Sylvia opens up about the challenges she faced, including struggles with identity, forgiveness, and the influence of the enemy.

• Despite facing doubts and fears, Sylvia shares how she found solace and strength in her relationship with Jesus.

• Through her journey, Sylvia learned the importance of forgiveness and its liberating power

• Sylvia emphasizes the significance of obedience and surrender in her spiritual journey.

• Sylvia encourages listeners to share the love of God with others, emphasizing the transformative impact of His love on our lives.

One moment in His [Jesus'] presence will transform your life, and that's what it did for me. So, when I came out of that encounter, my life was completely different. I was completely different. He healed me from the inside out. - Sylvia Puentes

Never underestimate the power of sharing the gospel and praying for someone.  - Sylvia Puentes

About the Guest:

Sylvia Puentes, creator & host of Saved by Grace Podcast, is a faith-based coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and mother of two. Despite facing adversity, Sylvia discovered her identity as a child of God with a purpose. Her journey includes founding a successful home healthcare agency in New York and Flourish Coaching, empowering women to embrace their faith and leadership roles. Through her podcast Saved by Grace, Sylvia shares stories of hope, restoration, and God's unwavering love, inspiring listeners from all walks of life.

Connect with Sylvia Puentes at:

Website: https://www.sylviapuentesspeaks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sylvia.puentes.79

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylpuentes/?hl=en

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saved-by-grace-podcast/id1707939654

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@savedbygracepodcast

In this engaging episode, we have the privilege of introducing you to Shirley, a seasoned writer and speaker with a profound passion for ministry. With over four decades of experience, Shirley has dedicated her life to helping others grow in their faith and build a deeper relationship with God. Her journey is marked by a commitment to God's Word, and her devotionals.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Transforming Lives Through Bible Study: Shirley's journey began by leading a Ladies' Bible Study, an experience that ignited her desire to guide individuals hungry for God's Word. She shares the joy of witnessing the transformation of believers who were genuinely eager to learn and grow in their faith.

• Embracing God's Word: The power of diving deep into God's Word is a central theme in Shirley's life. She recalls finding answers to challenging questions by immersing herself in Scripture and seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit.

• Living the Legacy: Shirley's passion extends to the youth and the future generation of the kingdom of God. She addresses the struggles faced by today's youth, particularly concerning identity and self-worth, with the intent to inspire and guide them.

• Unmasking the Lies About God: Shirley highlights the harmful lies about God that circulate in the world. She emphasizes the importance of understanding God's character as revealed in His Word and seeks to dispel misconceptions by advocating for the truth.

• The Power of Bringing It to the Light: Shirley encourages individuals to confront their doubts, fears, and sins instead of concealing them in the darkness. By exposing these issues to the light, they can find healing, freedom, and ultimately live in victory.

"If God let it happen, then I can grow in it, I can trust Him, and He can become glorified. He can use it to make me more like Him and to draw other people to Him." - Shirley Bertholf

About the Guest:

Shirley Bertholf is the author of “Thoughts to Ponder” FROM GOD’S HEART TO MY HEART TO YOURS. For 35 years, she served with her husband of more than 50 years in pastoral ministry in the Free Methodist Church of North America.

Throughout her life and ministry, Shirley has blessed thousands with her anointed messages and music, singing and speaking for retreats, conferences, and worship services. The passion of her life is to spread God’s love and light to all those whose lives intersect hers.

Connect with Shirley Bertholf at:

Website: http://www.ShirleyBertholf.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092038157783

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In this episode, we are joined by Steve Hopper, a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and God's grace. Steve's incredible journey from a life of crime and incarceration to becoming a Kingdom Influencer is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Join us as we delve into his powerful testimony, his experiences in prison, his journey to faith, and his mission to be a Kingdom Influencer.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Steve shares his early life and how he ended up in prison at the age of 17.

• Hear about Steve's determination to change his life while serving time in prison.

• The realization that his purpose was to become a speaker, author, and coach to inspire others.

• Steve's struggle with identity and relationships that didn't support his mission.

• The pivotal moment when Steve received a message from God to share his story.

• The heartwarming story of Steve's experience speaking at a high school assembly.

You're gonna make a lot of choices in life. Some of them are gonna be good. Some of them are gonna be really, really bad. And those choices are really gonna define who we are, where we go, what we do, et cetera… And here's a beautiful thing. God is gonna love us through every single one of those choices, the good, the bad, and even the ugly ones. He is gonna pull us. He is gonna pull us from those bad choices. And he is gonna put us back in a place to try to get us back on track for what he had willed for our life. - Steve Hopper

About the Guest:

Steve Hopper is a renowned Peak Performance expert, Keynote speaker, and Author with over 15 years of experience transforming the lives of individuals and organizations. His extensive career as a Networking Expert and Motivator has led him to inspire a wide range of audiences, from corporations to sports teams and churches. Steve collaborates with businesses and entrepreneurs to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee morale, and sales performance. As the founder of Steve Hopper International, LLC, he is on a mission to empower individuals and organizations with 'The Ability to Influence.' Steve is the Author of "From Prison to Purpose" and has touched the hearts of thousands with his powerful story of overcoming life's challenges.

Connect with Steve Hopper at:

Website: https://www.stevehopperspeaks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevehopperspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveHopperINT/

In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Pastor Michael Norman, a minister, musician, and motivational speaker who shares his incredible journey, insights into divine purpose, wisdom, and how faith has played a pivotal role in his life. Get ready for a compelling discussion on living a life of purpose, gaining wisdom, and connecting with God on a deeper level.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Pastor Michael shares his experience of divine encounters and how they set the course for a purposeful life.

• Why wisdom is essential in fulfilling one's purpose and how God uses wisdom as a guiding force.

• Learn about the biblical principle of asking for wisdom and how it can lead to personal and spiritual growth.

• Find out how Pastor Michael's teachings emphasize the value of seeking wisdom and discernment.

• How recognizing your identity allows you to use your gifts and talents to advance the Kingdom of Heaven.

• Learn about his upcoming jazz concert in Orlando, where he will be featured alongside Jerry Quarterman and Thomas Ware.

• Get to know Pastor Michael and Apostle Francina at Clubhouse, where they host faith-based rooms every weekday morning.

We are not what we do. We do what we do out of the sense of who we are.  - Pastor Michael Norman

There's nothing incidentally about God that underscores or supports the idea that you should be some sort of free labor. A workman is worthy of his hire.  - Pastor Michael Norman

About the Guest:

Pastor Michael Norman is a world-renowned Speaker, Teacher, Pastor, Producer, Father, and Husband with numerous accommodations for his many accomplishments. Michael is devoted to helping people uncover and discover their God-given purpose and potential while showing them how to have "Life and that more abundantly".

Connect with Pastor Michael at:

Website: https://www.michaelnormanministries.com/

https://themovementchurchint.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcnorman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCNMINISTRIES/

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In this episode, we speak with Yahya Bakkar, a transformational leader and founder of Kingdom Closers. Yayha shares his journey of faith and the profound impact that encountering Christ had on his life. The conversation delves into a deeper understanding of identity, calling, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Yahya emphasizes the importance of answering God's call in our lives.

• Yaya shares his personal experience, highlighting how the Holy Spirit led him to study the Bible and preach the Gospel.

• Yahya explains how the transitional phase between God's call and the actual transformation can feel like a crisis.

• How crisis can viewed as an invitation to draw closer to God

• Yahya explores the controversy and importance of the prophetic ministry.

• Yahya introduces Kingdom Closers, a brand focused on transforming business leaders to impact lives for Christ.

• Conversation on the importance of breaking free from the spirit of poverty, building generational wealth, and strategically giving to further God's kingdom.

Every crisis is an invitation to draw you closer to Christ. Where your identity can be completely rooted and established in him so that you're no longer lost, looking and searching.  - Yahya Bakkar

About the Guest:

Yahya Bakkar is a family man, business mentor and sought-after speaker on the topics of fatherhood, leadership and transformation. He has spoken on over 500 stages around the world, including TEDx, Harvard and Yale. He’s helped industry leaders build profitable personal brands and has mentored millionaires in the areas money can't buy. After being transformed by Christ, Yahya felt called to empower the next generation of leaders to finance God’s Kingdom.

Connect with Yahya at:

Website: https://www.kingdomclosers.com/

https://yahyabakkar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahyabakkar/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahyabakkar/

In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Reggie Flowers, a man with a wealth of knowledge and experience in personal growth, spiritual development, financial stewardship, and more. Reggie shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader in the Kingdompreneur Mentor community. Join us as Reggie imparts valuable insights into transforming your life, embracing your struggles, and achieving spiritual and financial growth.

• Explore Reggie's Journey from Humble Beginnings to Transformation:

• Gain insight into the challenges Reggie faced during his early years in network marketing.

• Discover the influential figures who played a pivotal role in shaping Reggie's growth mindset.

• Learn how Reggie's journey led him to write his book, "The Art of the Struggle: The 5 Incontrovertible Laws for Transformation, Success, and Fulfillment,"

• Reggie discusses how his initial success led to arrogance and a disconnect from his faith.

• Find out how a significant decline in his business served as a wake-up call from God.

• Dive into Reggie's journey as he transitioned to traditional business and focused on tech investment opportunities.

• Understand what Kingdompreneur is and the movement it aims to guide individuals through.

• Gain a deeper understanding of the three distinct levels: Renter, Owner, and Steward, and their significance in one's journey.

• Reggie imparts his wisdom on embracing struggles and challenges as valuable assets rather than liabilities.

• Find out Reggie's Current Endeavors and what excites him for the future.

The moment you realize you're gonna learn that your struggle, whatever you're struggling with, is an asset, not a liability. And the distinction is, it's not the thing you're struggling with, but the person you become realizing that that struggle is the gateway to transformation for you. - Reggie Flowers

About the Guest:

Reginald H. Flowers is the Founder of Kingdompreneur Mentor, chairman of the board, and sits on various committees.

Reginald is a published author with 18+ years as an entrepreneur, business mentor, and life coach. His background includes 5+ years in tech start-up investing, global business development, M&A, and Private Equity. Reginald Founded The Flowers Company. Reginald is an emerging authority in private equity investing, with portfolio company valuations ranging from $20 Million to $1.5 Billion.

Connect with Reggie at:

Website: https://www.kingdompreneurmentor.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdompreneurMentor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreggieflowers/?hl=en9

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingdompreneur_mentor

In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Aigné Goldsby, an attorney who is on a mission to empower faith and purpose in the legal field. Join us as we explore Anya's journey, challenges, and her approach to merging her faith with her career. She shares valuable insights on how to align your calling, purpose, and faith to achieve success and fulfillment in any field.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Aigné discusses the challenges she faced being a young-looking woman in her 30s in a predominantly white profession.

• Talk about the low representation of Black lawyers in the United States, especially Black women, and the need for greater diversity in the field.

• Anya delves into the intersection of her Christian faith and her career as an attorney.

• Her vision for "The Anointed Attorney Alliance," a Christian group aimed at supporting women in the legal profession to better understand their purpose.

• She discusses the importance of encouragement, teaching, and leadership in her journey.

• She shares her method for achieving career and calling clarity

• The importance of actively seeking clarity in our purpose, calling, and identity.

Everything is going to have to come from God. So you have to surrender to him. You have to have clarity in what he's telling you. You have to be able to decipher his voice from other voices and sometimes even your own voice, lean all the way into him. And he is going to lead you to wherever you need to go. - Aigné Goldsby

About the Guest:

Aigné is an attorney, speaker, author, and career coach. As the Founder of Black Esquire LLC, Aigné helps future and current lawyers of color successfully navigate the attorney journey. As the Founder of Goldsby Law, PLLC, she represents parents and students in education law , juvenile law, and child protection matters. Aigné received her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College.

Aigné’s tagline “Leading, Encouraging, and Teaching, Whenever and Wherever I’m Speaking,” emphasizes who she is and her spiritual gifts as a leader, encourager, and teacher, which she uses to successfully serve her clients.

Connect with Aigné at:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/aignesgoldsby

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aignegoldsby/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aignegoldsby

Website: https://aignegoldsby.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aigne-s-goldsby/

In this episode, we have a very special guest, Ray Higdon. He's not only a renowned business expert but has also undergone an incredible spiritual transformation in his life. We're going to dive deep into his journey from entrepreneurship to faith, how he found his purpose, and the impact it has had on his life and career.

So, grab your headphones, sit back, and get ready for a transformative conversation.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Learn about Ray Higdon's background as a successful entrepreneur

• The turning point that led Ray to embark on a spiritual journey

• How faith has impacted every aspect of Ray's life

• Ray's experience of being called to share his faith journey

• The importance of sharing one's faith with kindness and empathy

• Details about the Faith Over Fear Business Summit

• How Ray's perspective on success and significance shifted

• Lessons from scripture and spirituality that apply to both business and life

You're always going to be seeking if you stop at making yourself the Savior... You're always going to have holes, you're always going to have wounds that won't be healed when you make yourself the hero. And we're not the hero, Jesus is the hero. - Ray Higdon

About the Guest:

Ray Higdon is a best-selling author, coach, high-energy speaker, and philanthropist. Going from foreclosure to multimillion-dollar success in a few short years, Ray’s journey to excellence has been fueled with an unrelenting passion for teaching people how to find their voice and understand their worth.

Alongside his wife Jessica, Ray co-authored the best-selling book "TIME MONEY FREEDOM" and launched the reality show "Play to Win." He's a renowned keynote speaker, sharing stages with global thought leaders like Tony Robbins, Rachel Hollis, and more. Ray is also raising substantial funds for charitable causes. He's the founder and CEO of Higdon Group, a rapidly growing sales training and coaching firm. Ray resides in Florida with his wife and four children.

Connect with Ray Higdon at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhigdon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rayhigdon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayhigdon/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rayhigdonpage/

Website: https://rayhigdon.com/

In this episode we have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Marlene Carson, a survivor of human trafficking who has turned her trauma into a powerful ministry to help others. This episode discusses healing, transformation, purpose, and the importance of meeting people where they are.

Join us as Dr. Carson's wisdom shines through as she shares her journey of overcoming adversity and turning it into a force for good.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Dr. Marlene Carson's powerful story of surviving human trafficking
• Gain insight into how she describes the soul's state after experiencing trauma.
• Discussion about how trauma affects the hippocampus, memory, and the soul
• The significance of understanding and meeting people where they are in their healing process
• The power of commitment versus changing movements
• Her involvement in the anti-trafficking movement and the creation of "B.L.A.S.T." (Black Leaders Against Sex Trafficking)
• Talk about the importance of men's involvement in supporting and respecting women

You don't have to talk it to do it - Dr. Marlene Carson

When you're talking about helping traffic victims, meet them where they are. Be Jesus and stop talking Jesus…Be Jesus. Be the love. Be the life.- Dr. Marlene Carson

About the Guest:

Dr. Marlene Carson is an inspiring advocate, survivor, and leader in the fight against human trafficking. She is the founder of "B.L.A.S.T." (Black Leaders Against Sex Trafficking), a movement dedicated to addressing crucial issues and creating positive change.

She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The SWITCH, she shapes national policies, empowers survivors through programs like iTHRIVE Academy, and spearheads initiatives like Rahab's Hideaway and Boujhetto's Soul Food Restaurant. Her survivor-led initiative, The Antidote, forges partnerships and hosts conferences to fight trafficking. Dr. Carson's relentless commitment has earned her national recognition, while her impactful speaking engagements amplify the voices of victims, survivors, and thrivers.

Connect with Dr. Marlene at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marlene-carson-4095269

Twitter: 

Website: http://MarleneCarson.com

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In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with the inspiring speaker, author, and advocate Bruce Pulver, who shares his journey of resilience and finding strength in the face of unexpected challenges. The episode delves into the power of words, the impact of mindset, and the path to embracing transformative wisdom and unstoppable optimism.

Join us and be inspire to embrace your gifts, overcome setbacks, and recognize that above the chatter, our words truly matter.

Here are some key highlights to know more about this episode:

• Hear about the story of Bruce Pulver and his unexpected career transition

• The significance of maintaining a positive outlook after experiencing a layoff

• Discover S-T-R-O-N-G: Stand Tall, Remain Optimistic, Now Go for it

• Know the power of words and mindset in shaping our reality

• The importance of shifting perspectives on action

• Flipping negative self-talk and reframing it into positive action

• Talk about commitment, intentionality, and problem-solving through positive thinking

• Recognize the importance of our words and how they shape our experiences

If we keep saying one day, one day, one day, it will never come. But if we flip those words around and say today is day one, I can get started. - Bruce Pulver

About the Guest:

Bruce Pulver is a transformational speaker, author, and advocate for embracing challenges and finding inspiration in unexpected situations. His journey took an unexpected turn when he faced a sudden career transition due to a layoff.

In the midst of uncertainty, Bruce discovered a powerful mantra that would shape his approach to life: S-T-R-O-N-G. Standing for Stand Tall, Remain Optimistic, Now Go for it, this message became a daily reminder of his resilience and determination. He now shares his wisdom as a speaker, focusing on the profound impact of words and mindset, reminding us that Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter.

Connect with Bruce at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Abovethechatterourwordsmatter?fref=ts

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/abovethechatter

Website: http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/

Phone No: (404) 273-8334

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