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A comprehensive, historical account of Israel beginning from the 14th Century BCE to present day Israel. Guest, Scott Martin, brings dates, events, and relevance to the topic of Israel.

In the age of social media, what is the impact on Christianity? Is it creating opportunities for community, friendships, and growth? In this episode, I speak with an Instagram account phenomenon, with 104K followers, averaging 2.5M impressions and 75,000 content interactions per week. The account, Christians Who Curse Sometimes, has become a platform discussing difficult and controversial topics among Christians. The owner of the account is anonymous and in this episode I come to know him as “Mike.” He is in a unique position to have a pulse on the issues that Christians struggle with, and we dive deep into discussion. To say that this conversation was amazingly insightful is an under statement. I left with the questions in my mind: “Are Christians and churches using social media to its full potential, and how can we invite dialogue that opens pathways for growth, understanding, and better communicate among the Christian community?”

Keeping love alive and vibrant after marriage can be a struggle and why this episode is so relevant. Guests, Justin and Lucie Holden, a young married couple, are keeping the spark alive. Through the sharing of their experiences, they give examples and tools to strengthen marriages and relationships. We talk about relationships during Covid and the impact lockdown had as two separate people spent every waking moment together. We discuss forgiveness, change in partners, drifting away from the love once shared, prioritizing each other, the importance of being open and vulnerable, and learning to celebrate differences rather than allow it to bring distance. From when to seek therapy, to meeting one another’s expectations, to intentional communication, to planning sex verses spontaneity, this episode covers a wealth of topics marriages encounter and offers encouragement, understanding, and hope for a great relational future.

My guest this episode is Cari Freeman. Cari meets with young ladies and girls who are in one of the most challenging, vulnerable, and scary times of their lives. She meets with those who find themselves searching for answers and resources, often considering themselves alone and pregnant. She is a Pregnancy Client Advocate, a first face of compassion and understanding to pregnant young ladies and girls. Cari shares conversations she has every day, in all situations, with pregnant young women on their path to making some of the most important decisions of their lifetime.

We welcome back a young man, Cameron Dye, who last year shared with Rise Up listeners about Generation Z. A year later, post election year, post 2020 and the pandemic, we will again hear from him regarding his generation, Gen Z, what has changed, what has remained the same, what are they passionate about, their morals, their hopes, political views, and how they envision the world being better for all people.

In this episode I have an in-depth conversation with a young lady who battled with and overcame an addiction to pornography. Guest, Lucie Holden, explains how she became involved with porn, the quick progression towards addiction, and how she now lives free. Now married, a Masters in Education, and a thesis written about pornography, her passion revolves around discussion of the topic and helping as an online coach those who struggle with pornography.

In this episode we discuss Sex: Before and After Marriage. I speak with Justin and Lucie Holden, who waited until marriage to have sex. You will find out why they waited, how they waited, and the result of that decision on their relationship now. We discuss temptation, doubt, emotions, compatibility, boundaries, meeting one another’s expectations and fulfilling desires, how to improve communication, and puritanical culture.

Jameson Titus is a successful entrepreneur and businessman who was called into the legacy his parents were building in India providing humanitarian aid to the most underprivileged in society. In this episode Jameson and I discuss the pandemic sweeping across India, the infrastructure, education, and the disparity and inequality present in the country.

Sexy Saturdays is a new five-part series in the Rise Up podcasts. Guests Justin and Lucie Holden, a multicultural couple, join from the Czech Republic and candidly share everything on the topic of sex. In this episode we talk about the importance of knowing your, and your partner's, love language, what love language is, achieving great communication, resolving conflict, and make up sex.

Jesse Iwuji is resolute about the direction for his life. Son of immigrants from Nigeria, he was determined to achieve athletic excellence which got him noticed by the Naval Academy where he was recruited and played college football. While earning an education and a career, the United States Navy, he followed his passion for racing and is now climbing the ranks of NASCAR. Jesse is a motivational speaker and successful businessman. He shares in this episode his path to success, the discipline it took to achieve his goals, and his plans for the future.

What does travel and vacation look like as the world opens back up? In this episode I talk with John Hendrick, a Certified Travel Counselor. We discuss where to go, how to find the best deals, what to steer away from, and how to make the most of anticipated travel and vacations now and in the upcoming year.

A woman who followed her dreams and beat all the odds to be a significant voice and a hand of hope and encouragement to the underprivileged in Europe and the Middle East, guest, Gail Stathis, with her mindset, her mission, and her determination is an example for us all.

In one of the most atheistic countries in the world, one couple is striving to make a difference among the youth, culturally. Justin Holden left everything behind as he moved to the Czech Republic from the U.S. In this episode, he gives a snapshot of what it's like to be young and growing up there, learning a new language in record time, and how he and his wife now hope to inspire cultural change where early sex is a tradition encouraged by parents and porn is common and accepted. Creating a network of trust, they are inspiring that change and building leaders.

What can be done to enhance your beauty and why does it work? Fillers, injections, Botox, lasers, fat blasting, there is science behind it all. Dr. Sandy Johnson, nationally renowned, Board Certified Doctor of Dermatology shares all the options available in treatments and skincare that have given a renewed confidence to women and men in their appearance.

Guest, Shelly Johnson, joins the podcast to discuss nutrition and lifestyle and behavior modifications that result in a healthier you. Her passion and focus is in the mind and body connection for optimum health. Shelly Johnson is a Board Certified Licensed Nurse Practitioner, health coach, and writer.

Part Two in discussion about fear with guest, Kevin Thompson. You will learn how to live fearlessly in your homes, in your business, in your relationships, and secure your best future possible with courage. Kevin Thompson is the author of Fearless Families, available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold.

We have two options, fear or love, but most often fear determines our decisions. Guest Kevin Thompson, author of Fearless Families, breaks down fear and helps us identify where it hides in our lives. Our outcomes can become better and we can live fearless lives.

Hard questions answered about the Christ Follower's Faith.

Americans have bought more firearms in 2020 than in any other single year. Now, safety and training is critical. Who should own a gun, who should not, what are the laws, and what is the debate regarding guns? This informative podcast covers concerns on this hot topic.

Hope, caring, solutions for the hurting, and healing emotions and relationships during a discussion with Licensed, Professional Counselor, Ben Storie. Ben Storie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, teacher, and writer. His counseling experience includes work in residential treatment, community counseling, and private practice. He is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a research-based model of therapy that focuses on restoring relationships by strengthening core connections between loved ones. His approach focuses on repairing past wounds that are interfering with relationship health. Creating a safe, supportive, accepting atmosphere is the core of his work. He and his wife, Tonya, are the owners of Relationship Solutions, a counseling practice located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.