Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
577 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA healthy lifestyle from a Christian perspective with marriage and family counselor Olen Baker.
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What Causes Stress to Get Out of Bounds?
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBStress is a produce of a hurried lifestyle. You could say that's me, and for most folks, it is. Here is what you can do. Ask God if what I am doing today is honorable to God.
Is Stress Management Worthwhile?
April 22, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBThe answer, is yes. You don't have to be perfect to be acceptable, but you do have to be responsible for your choices. Shake off the stress with solutions and start that conversation with God.
How Does Strife Create Stress?
April 19, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBStrife is defined as conflict or discord and left alone will be a sure path to stress. Finding a solutiion is your best defense. Find out WHY it's happening and turn to God for a new path.
How Can Stress be Good for Me?
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBWe all experience stress at different levels. It's a part of life. But letting stress change our behaviors constantly leads to...more stress. Remember, God know's what's ahead. Let him handle it.
Does God Care Where I Fit in Society?
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBStatus seeking is often loaded with stress. God warns us of thinking we are above another person. Remember, we are all precious in his sight.
What is Status Seeking?
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBWe all want to be successful. Success is defined by how you measure up to others. Is that really how God want's us to live our lives?
What is Jealously?
April 10, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBThrough comparisions, you diminish who you are, by overlooking the gifts and talents God has given you. No need to compare. Look in the mirros and discover who you are.
Can I Overcome Self-Deception?
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBIt's tough but we all need to face the truth and the consequences in life. Ignoring the truth about ourselves can damage what's ahead.
What is Duplicity?
April 05, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBHave you ever had to cover the way you really feel about something. Be careful about throwing stones because they can inflict pain that never heals. Turn to God and he will lead you in the right direction.
When Can Generosity go too Far?
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBGenerosity is a God inspired behavior. But sometimes generosity can be taken out of context so that it has the reverse effect. Has that ever happened to you>
How Can I Avoid Self-Deception?
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBSelf-deception is a slipery slope and can and will cross the line of what God intends for us to be and do. If you are stuck in self-deception, decide right now to seek God's wisdom and make a turn towards the truth.
The Danger of Deception
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBThough sin may have gained a foothold in your life, through deception, God's grace is stronger. Today, it's time to turn away from deception and turn towards God. Tomorrow will me a much better day.
Why is Deception Bad?
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBDeception is everywhere in our world. Satan decieved Adam and Eve. You are not alone, but the good news is, God has you covered with his love and mercy.
Why are Secrets Bad?
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBThat little voice inside is God, telling you to face whatever consequences and cleanse how you live. Anything else is toxic and eventually will have disasterous consequences. Time to tell the truth.
What is Betrayal?
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBDeceit and secrets are a choice as are truth and honesty. Betrayal happens when we follow the wrong path. God will help us find the right way.
How Can I Avoid Shame and Guilt?
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBOur eyes are the windows to our soul. Lying eyes are impossible to hide. The truth, even when it hurts, is the only way to a better place.
How Can God Help Me With Insecurity?
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBGod's forgiveness and mercy replaces guilt and suspicion. He has the power to move you beyond insecurity.
Does Suspicion Poison the Mind?
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBSuspicion is darkness, because we don't fully understand the impact of a situation. That darkness is banished by the light of Jesus. Start the journey with a conversation with God. That is your first step.
How Can I Confront Suspicion?
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBSuspicion is a primitive instinct. It does have positive attributes. Suspicion is a red flag that when addressed, can stop further damage. Consider talking first to God for a solution.
What is the Root of Suspicion?
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBSecrecy feeds suspicion. Our minds can play tricks on us, and it does when we don't fully understand the "truth". Talk to God and make sure that secrecy doesn't ever lead to suspicion.
How Do I Reveal a Secret?
March 08, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBPersonal secrets can destroy relationships and your physical health. Knowing how and when to let them go is a little easier when you start with a conversation with God. Do that today.
I Have a Secret - Who do I Tell?
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBTalking to God is the first step of the clensing process. Secrets have powre over you. But the power of God is much stronger. Time to have a conversation.
How Can a Secret Ruin My Life?
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBSecrets have the potential to become destructive when saturated with guilt and shame. Understand that every secret you carry cannot be hidden from God. And He has the desire to help us. Time to have a conversation.
Can Adversity be a Blessing?
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBYes it can, especially when adversity urges us to rethink what God's purpose is for our life.
Why Do Secrets Create Excitement?
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBBe careful with what you hear. Secrets can drive adversity to the next level. That's a dangerous place to be.
Why is it Difficult to Love Someone?
February 26, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBHere's the big question. What do I need to address within myself that is preventing me from loving others?
How Can I Face a Problem?
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBYou are not alone. Turn first to God, and discover that He has the solution waiting.
What is Problem Solving?
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBProblems demand decisions. Either they overcome us, or we overcome the problem. Don't ignore the fact that problems cannot be ignored.
How Can I Overcome Resentment?
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBResentment is corrosive to your spiratual wellbeing. It's time to let go and begin healing. Do that, today.
How Can I Avoid Alienation?
February 16, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBWe need each other in life. Anger many times leads to alienation. Unresolved anger needs resolution sooner than later.
What is Anger?
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBAnger is a barrier to resolution. And over time, that barrier becomes a bigger obstacle. Anger kills opportunity.
How Can I Face the Truth About Myself?
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBHave you ever thanked someone for pointing out a flaw? Didn't think so, but looking in the mirror is the first step to changing our flaws into assets. Not easy, but necessary.
How Can I Stop Reacting with Anger?
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBCount to 10. That's something we've always heard, and you know what, it's true. Submitting to anger is a natural reaction. Instead, count to 10 and have a brief conversation with God.
What Happens When I Submit to Anger?
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBAnger can easily transition to rage. In this state, we are outside of how God wants us to handle all situations. Learn patience, instead.
I Have Hurt Someone Else. How Can I Turn Hurt into Help?
February 02, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBIt's a given. We hurt others, sometimes unintentionally. God is full of mercy and compassion and will help us get to a better place. Just ask.
How Can I Be More Compassionate?
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBCompassion needs to come from center of who you are. Compasion is a core value. Ask God how you can get there.
What is Compassion?
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBCompassion is the direct opposite of resentment. God can help you find compassion even in the most difficult situations.
What is Compassion?
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBCompassion is the direct opposite of resentment. God can help you find compassion even in the most difficult situations.
Why does Anger Diminish Love and Goodness?
January 26, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBResentment has the power to distort facts, the truth, and reality. That's a powerful and dangerous place to be. Allow God to help you resolve your anger issues.
Is Anger, Resentment?
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBYes, anger turns into resentment and unresolved resentment causes our body and spirit to decay. Like they say, don't let the sun go down on anger.
How Can I Find a Solution to my Anger?
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBEver hear the phrase "be quick to listen, but slow to speak"? The longer anger lives within you the more powerful and destructive it becomes. God has your solution.
How Can I Get Rid of Silent Anger?
January 19, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBResentment has power. Unspoken resentment will destroy your faith and your being. Only God has the power to help.
What is the Reward for Turning Away from Resentment?
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBResentment works against God. God desires for us to turn to him. He is there to take that burden on. Have a conversation and see what happens.
How Can I Move Beyond Resentment?
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBThis is tough, but confession is step one. Look in the mirror and speak truthfuly. Look at you as the first step.
Can God Help Me with Resentment?
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBGod allow us to be angry, but he also desires and will help us move beyond anger. Have you asked him for help?
How Can I Get Rid of Unresolved Anger?
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBUnresolved anger turns into resentment. God has the help you need to let it go.
Shoud I Be Angry at God?
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBAnger is a nceessary emotion. It's actually healthy. But when anger is displaced, it often turns toward God, and that is a useless direction.
What Changes Should I Make for the New Year?
January 05, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBSo, status quo, or is it time to do some things a little better? Have you asked yourself that question?
What Does the New Year Hold for Me?
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBAnticipation can be a good feeling, or an anxious feeling. How are you feeling going into the new year?
How Do I Find Courage to Move Forward?
January 01, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.6 MBYes, it's a new year and yes, there will be challenges. So how do you move forward with confidence? There is a simple solution.