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What Fills Your Cup? | Part 1
Is your cup half full or half empty? Rather than asking yourself that question, take some time to figure out ways to fill your cup all the way up. To learn more, listen to this week's podcast where Alan explores ways to fill your cup: mentally, physically, and...
How to Beat Burnout
It’s possible to not burn out at work or n your personal life if you learn to take time for yourself. It’s not always easy, but it’s much better to take a sabbatical when you chose to, rather than when you're forced to. Learn more about how to beat burnout in this...
Memo to the Disorganized
How do you organize your life when your usual schedules are completely rewritten by uncontrolled circumstances - like COVID-19? Journaling can help organize your thoughts, which will translate that organization into your life. For more tips on getting organized,...
How Do You Find Contentment in a COVID-19 World?
Vacations have been canceled, workspaces are turned upside down, kids are schooling from home, through all of this, how do you find contentment? We have some answers in this week’s podcast. + Find more free resources on our website: walkandtalk.org
Helping Others Through the Application of Scripture
In the midst of troubling times, the application of scripture can be a very useful tool for those who are hurting around you. Because we are told that, “all scripture is inspired by God and profitable for reproof, correction, and training in righteousness,” you can help others by applying it at the right moment. Learn how to use the word to bring healing to others in this week’s podcast.
Purpose in Our Problems
We all face problems in life. Rather than view them as a curse. Think of them as friends in a spiritual refining process. Hear more about this mindset in this week’s podcast.
More on Our Identity in Christ
It’s easy to get caught up in the distraction of life and lose our way. Rather than going through the motions every day, make a conscious decision to live in Christ. Learn how in this week’s podcast!
Your Identity in Christ
Do you live each day in your identity in Christ? How can you find your identity in Christ? In this week's podcast, we talk about three ways to practically live this out. Get more tips for living a life in Christ in this week's podcast.Note: Below is a transcription of...
Spending Time with God
Many times, we get caught up with the business of life we don’t set aside individual time to just listen and be with the Lord. In this week’s podcast, we discuss the importance of one-on-one quiet time with Him, what the benefits of that time are, and some ways you can enjoy that time. Learn more by listening to Walking Our Talk!
Transformation Through Disciple-Making
Transformation through Christ happens in many ways, but one of the most powerful ways is through accountable, Sprit-formed relationships. In this week’s podcast, we talk about the influence that the people you surround yourself with have on your life and faith.
Learn more about the characteristics of discipleship and explore the importance of your connections in this week’s Walking Our Talk!
Characteristics of a Disciple-maker
Disciple-making impacts people internally (in their soul) and externally (in their behavior). To truly embrace the characteristics of a disciple-maker, you have to be faithful and sacrifice for another, even when things get hard. You will learn four important characteristics of a disciple-maker in this week’s podcast:
How to Heal Your Relationships with Communication
"Marriage is like making a great batch of cookies. There are many components to the mix but when they are all mixed together in the right proportions it makes a great treat." Dear Family and Friends, Christian counselor Alan Heller and his wife Pauly founded Walk...
A Miraculous Healing of ALS with Chris Shoenlab
A special guest, Chris Shoenleb, tells his story about his terminal diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's disease and then, his miraculous healing. Come with us on this miraculous journey in this week's podcast.Note: Below is a transcription of this Walking Our Talk podcast....
The Ingredients of a Disciple-maker
What are the ingredients for a disciple-maker? There are 5 key competencies that make up a follower of Chris. Learn what those are and how to grow in them by listening to this week's podcast.Note: Below is a transcription of this Walking Our Talk podcast. Please...
July 2020 Newsletter
Where is our hope found? The first six months of 2020 have been full of unrest. In the US, COVID-19 is still not under control, racial tension tears at the fabric of our society, forces are attempting to rewrite or erase our history, and some voices are crying out to...
What is a Disciple-maker?
What is a Disciple-maker? Take the next step to becoming a disciple-maker and help others in their walk with the Lord. Learn more in this podcast episode of Walking Our Talk. Note: Below is a transcription of this Walking Our Talk podcast. Please excuse any...
Being a Disciple and Disciple Maker
Learn more about what it takes to be a disciple in this podcastNote: Below is a transcription of this Walking Our Talk podcast. Please excuse any grammatical or punctuation flaws, as the transcription is a written version of our fluid conversation. Pauly [00:00:07]...
How to Reduce Stress and Increase Connection in a Covid-19 World
The deadly novel coronavirus has affected working people worldwide. As nonessential businesses have shut down, millions have lost their jobs, taken drastic pay cuts, or been forced to work from home alongside their family members. Empty shelves and shortages of...
Attitudes of a Disciple
Last week, we talked about the importance of loving your neighbor as a disciple. A disciple is to be F.A.T - faithful, available, and teachable. Learn more about the attitudes of a disciple in this week's podcast.Note: Below is a transcription of this week's podcast....
Marriage Minute With Alan Heller – Spiritual Area of Life
The spiritual area of life encompasses your intimacy with god, worshiping god alone and corporately reading your bible, prayer, and doing other spiritual disciplines. What are the specific things you need to do to enhance your relationship with God (prayer, worship,...