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EYFPodcast Exercise Your Faith

387 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Welcome to Exercising Your Faith, where we build wisdom in people’s lives so they can move forward with purpose in God’s plan. Whether your struggle is personal, professional, or spiritual, we look to provide the guidance necessary to reconnect you with your faith and propel you on a path of strength in mind, body, and spirit. It’s time to exercise your patience, endurance and faith, with your hosts Dave and James.

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Less is so much MORE! David Thomas brings the place called Realville to everyone

June 08, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

David's simple message of trust and obey will really touch home with you. In this conversation you will be encouraged by his message of hope and faith. Not every story of redemption has to go through a steep steep valley of despair. David's story will lift you up and give you fresh perspective. https://www.davidthomasauthor.com/

EYFPodcast- Exercising Your Faith Doesn't Need to Be Complicated. Learn from David Thomas

June 08, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

David's simple message of trust and obey will really touch home with you. In this conversation you will be encouraged by his message of hope and faith. Not every story of redemption has to go through a steep steep valley of despair. David's story will lift you up and give you fresh perspective. https://www.davidthomasauthor.com/

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith From the Pit to the Palace Part 2

June 05, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MB

What is God's plan for your life? Have you sat down in a quiet place and really prayed for God to show you His will for your life? Beneniah had a choice and so do you. You can face your fears or you can run from them. Our upcoming interview with Cathy Parker really will help you focus on learning how to figure it out. Write it down, pray about it and look for confirmation. Chase the lion and open up a whole new world of God's purpose for your life. 

Pit to the Palace Part 2

June 05, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MB

What is God's plan for your life? Have you sat down in a quiet place and really prayed for God to show you His will for your life? Beneniah had a choice and so do you. You can face your fears or you can run from them. Our upcoming interview with Cathy Parker really will help you focus on learning how to figure it out. Write it down, pray about it and look for confirmation. Chase the lion and open up a whole new world of God's purpose for your life. 

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith From a pit with a lion to a palace with a King

June 04, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

When you were a kid you had big dreams and our question to you today is where did your dreams go? It's so easy to let life, marriage, parenting, jobs and bills blind us to the person and place God wants for us. We all need to go back to the Father and realize that He can move mountains and open up the doors of our hearts through our big dreams. 

From a pit with a lion to a palace with a King

June 04, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

When you were a kid you had big dreams and our question to you today is where did your dreams go? It's so easy to let life, marriage, parenting, jobs and bills blind us to the person and place God wants for us. We all need to go back to the Father and realize that He can move mountains and open up the doors of our hearts through our big dreams. 

What happens when you choose God over your circumstances. The Whitney Ward Story

June 03, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Today's episode is a must listen for everyone for a ton of reasons. Are you dealing with a chronic illness? Whitney's story is for you. Are you bitter about a disappointment? Whitney's story is for you. If you think God isn't involved in the little things in your life? Whitney's story is for you.  https://whitneylaneward.com/

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith by Choosing God Over Your Circumstances. Life With Whitney Ward

June 03, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Today's episode is a must listen for everyone for a ton of reasons. Are you dealing with a chronic illness? Whitney's story is for you. Are you bitter about a disappointment? Whitney's story is for you. If you think God isn't involved in the little things in your life? Whitney's story is for you.  https://whitneylaneward.com/

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith through your Testimony - Restoration!

June 02, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

Testimonies are our opportunity to tell others what God has done for us. A lot of folks feel that they aren't good enough or smart enough to share about God because of their past. God doesn't care so much about what you know so long as who you know is Jesus. God's job is to restore you, your job is to tell others how He did it. Simple enough but oh so powerful. 

Testimony Tuesday- Restoration!

June 02, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

Testimonies are our opportunity to tell others what God has done for us. A lot of folks feel that they aren't good enough or smart enough to share about God because of their past. God doesn't care so much about what you know so long as who you know is Jesus. God's job is to restore you, your job is to tell others how He did it. Simple enough but oh so powerful. 

Fathers and sons. Boys to men. It's a battle sometimes with our kids. Scott Haima of the Christian Service Brigade has some answers.

June 01, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

All we can say is wow after listening to Scott Haima, President of the Christian Service Brigade talk about the unique relationship that is Father to Son. Even if you're a mom you can still take away a ton to help raise your son into the Godly man you wish him to be. Sit back, relax and listen to Scott share the message God has put on his heart.  www.christianservicebrigade.com

EYFPodcast- Exercising the Faith and Bond Between Fathers and sons. Boys to men. It's a battle sometimes with our kids. Scott Haima of the Christian Service Brigade has some answers.

June 01, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

All we can say is wow after listening to Scott Haima, President of the Christian Service Brigade talk about the unique relationship that is Father to Son. Even if you're a mom you can still take away a ton to help raise your son into the Godly man you wish him to be. Sit back, relax and listen to Scott share the message God has put on his heart.  www.christianservicebrigade.com

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 37 Biblical principle #3. Wisdom

May 29, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MB

Wisdom is the principal thing. Once you obtain wisdom from God all others doors will open up. When we try to solve issues on our own we quickly realize our resources are limited. Why not seek the unlimited wisdom and power of the almighty God?

Motivational Minute 37 Biblical principle #3. Wisdom

May 29, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MB

Wisdom is the principal thing. Once you obtain wisdom from God all others doors will open up. When we try to solve issues on our own we quickly realize our resources are limited. Why not seek the unlimited wisdom and power of the almighty God?

Motivational Minute 36- Basic Biblical Principle #2. Love

May 28, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

Imagine building a life around "love". Seems kind of silly to say that as it's a no brainer but how many of us love the unlovable? It's easy to dismiss those who are mean or indifferent to us but God said to love your neighbor as yourself and guess who is your neighbor? Everyone is your neighbor. Serving others is a form of love and Chick Fil A has established itself as one of the top service businesses in the world. Learning to love everyone is a process but a goal that is worthy of the pur...

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 36- Basic Biblical Principle #2. Love

May 28, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

Imagine building a life around "love". Seems kind of silly to say that as it's a no brainer but how many of us love the unlovable? It's easy to dismiss those who are mean or indifferent to us but God said to love your neighbor as yourself and guess who is your neighbor? Everyone is your neighbor. Serving others is a form of love and Chick Fil A has established itself as one of the top service businesses in the world. Learning to love everyone is a process but a goal that is worthy of the pur...

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith by Choosing God over The World. Chick Fil A's Trudy Cathy White Shares her Foundations in Faith

May 27, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Attention EYFPodcast listeners, you are in for a treat today as we sat down with Chick Fil A's Trudy Cathy White where she laid out the success strategy that will make you and your business a success. The secret? Biblical principles really work. God blesses those who bless others. You will want to listen this one several times and take notes because Trudy's simple truths are simply God's simple truths and we all have much to learn and take in. Sit back and enjoy a true treasure, Trudy Cathy ...

A Good Name is More Desirable Than Riches. A conversation with Trudy Cathy White about life and good chicken sandwiches.

May 27, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Attention EYFPodcast listeners, you are in for a treat today as we sat down with Chick Fil A's Trudy Cathy White where she laid out the success strategy that will make you and your business a success. The secret? Biblical principles really work. God blesses those who bless others. You will want to listen this one several times and take notes because Trudy's simple truths are simply God's simple truths and we all have much to learn and take in. Sit back and enjoy a true treasure, Trudy Cathy ...

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 35- How basic biblical principles can improve your life. #1 Faith

May 27, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MB

The EYFPodcast had an opportunity last week to talk with Trudy Cathy White, Co-Owner of Chick Fil A and it was an EAR OPENING experience as she shared the reason for her families success in the restaurant business. The Cathy's family secret? Basic Biblical principles. Today we discuss FAITH. 

Motivational Minute 35- How basic biblical principles can improve your life. #1 Faith

May 27, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MB

The EYFPodcast had an opportunity last week to talk with Trudy Cathy White, Co-Owner of Chick Fil A and it was an EAR OPENING experience as she shared the reason for her families success in the restaurant business. The Cathy's family secret? Basic Biblical principles. Today we discuss FAITH. 

It's Testimony Tuesday! Break every chain

May 26, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

The EYFPodcast comes home today as you get a chance to listen to Dave's testimony of how God helped him through an addiction to pain killers. Hopefully through his willingness to share his struggle someone out there will find hope in theirs. 

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith It's Testimony Tuesday! Break every chain

May 26, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

The EYFPodcast comes home today as you get a chance to listen to Dave's testimony of how God helped him through an addiction to pain killers. Hopefully through his willingness to share his struggle someone out there will find hope in theirs. 

Finding Your Purpose. Chad Bonham speaks wisdom into your pursuit for God's purpose.

May 25, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

If you have ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life wonder no more. Pull up a chair and get ready to dive into the idea of "PURPOSE" as it relates to God's plans for your life with Author Chad Bonham.  Show notes: http://www.thebattleforbrandon.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Chad-Bonham/e/B001H6POM0%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith to Finding Your Purpose. Chad Bonham speaks wisdom into your pursuit for God's purpose.

May 25, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

If you have ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life wonder no more. Pull up a chair and get ready to dive into the idea of "PURPOSE" as it relates to God's plans for your life with Author Chad Bonham.  Show notes: http://www.thebattleforbrandon.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Chad-Bonham/e/B001H6POM0%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational minute 36 The promise of rest

May 22, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MB

Hebrews 4:1-3 1Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. 2For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.a 3Now we who have believed enter that rest.

Motivational minute 36 The promise of rest

May 22, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MB

Hebrews 4:1-3 1Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. 2For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.a 3Now we who have believed enter that rest.

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 35 In Him we find joy, peace, and safety

May 21, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

Psalm4:6-8 6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. 7You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Motivational Minute 35 In Him we find joy, peace, and safety

May 21, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

Psalm4:6-8 6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. 7You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 34 He makes me lie down

May 20, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MB

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd,          I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures;          He leads me beside quiet waters. 3He restores my soul;          He guides me in the paths of righteousness          For His name’s sake

Motivational Minute 34 He makes me lie down

May 20, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MB

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd,          I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures;          He leads me beside quiet waters. 3He restores my soul;          He guides me in the paths of righteousness          For His name’s sake

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Testimony Tuesday #2 Healed of blood cancer

May 19, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MB

Rosa's story is simply amazing. God healed her son of blood cancer and left the doctors dumbfounded. Be encouraged today, God wants you well and Jesus paid a heavy price for your healing. Listen to today's episode for all of the details.

Testimony Tuesday #2 Healed of blood cancer

May 19, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MB

Rosa's story is simply amazing. God healed her son of blood cancer and left the doctors dumbfounded. Be encouraged today, God wants you well and Jesus paid a heavy price for your healing. Listen to today's episode for all of the details.

Slowing down Life in the fast lane. IndyCar Chaplain Chuck Lessick drops some serious encouragement on us.

May 18, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Imagine God using you, right where you are, with whatever skills you have to do extraordinary things for Him. That is the story of the last 7 years of Chuck's life but it's not just about the last 7 years. Like you, Chuck is where he's at today because he is where God wants him to be. This episode will see you inspired and encouraged and you too will leave it ready to pray big prayers and to ask God to do big things for Him. A truly blessed story that has many of miles to go. 

Slowing down Life in the fast lane. IndyCar Chaplain Chuck Lessick

May 18, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 33 Trust in the victory

May 15, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MB

Proverbs 3:5-6  5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart  and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him,  and he will make your paths straight

Motivational Minute 33 Trust in the victory

May 15, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MB

Proverbs 3:5-6  5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

Motivational minute 32 Remember the victory

May 14, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MB

Psalm 34:17-18  17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational minute 32 Remember the victory

May 14, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MB

Psalm 34:17-18  17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;  he delivers them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted  and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Motivational Minute 31 Use God's gifts to defeat the enemy (Testimony)

May 13, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MB

1Corinthians1 5-7 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minute 31 Use God's gifts to defeat the enemy (Testimony)

May 13, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MB

1Corinthians1 5-7 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

It's Testimony Tuesday!

May 12, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MB

AT the EYFPodcast we love to hear a good testimony as there is nothing better than to hear about what God has done in the life of another believer. Today we bring you the story of Sarah and how God moved her mother-in-law in ways not thought possible. 

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith It's Testimony Tuesday!

May 12, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.98 MB

AT the EYFPodcast we love to hear a good testimony as there is nothing better than to hear about what God has done in the life of another believer. Today we bring you the story of Sarah and how God moved her mother-in-law in ways not thought possible. 

Motivational Minutes #30 The Prayer of Jabez Keep evil away from me

May 08, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

What would you rather have? A fight or avoiding a fight? A battle or the avoidance of a battle? Instead of asking God for strength in a battle, how about asking God to help you avoid the battle entirely? Today we finish the last part of the Prayer of Jabez where we examine the verse that asks for God to keep evil away from me so as to not cause me pain (or cause pain to others). We know that the way we fight as Christians is on our knees and that the victory is the Lord's so maybe simply ask...

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minutes #30 The Prayer of Jabez Keep evil away from me

May 08, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

What would you rather have? A fight or avoiding a fight? A battle or the avoidance of a battle? Instead of asking God for strength in a battle, how about asking God to help you avoid the battle entirely? Today we finish the last part of the Prayer of Jabez where we examine the verse that asks for God to keep evil away from me so as to not cause me pain (or cause pain to others). We know that the way we fight as Christians is on our knees and that the victory is the Lord's so maybe simply ask...

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minutes #29 The Prayer of Jabez That Your Hand would be upon me.

May 07, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

When your kids were young you made it a point to hold their hand whenever you felt an extra layer of security was necessary. Since we know that God is the Good, Good Father, how much more does he seek to put His hand upon us as he watches our actions. Embrace Him. Embrace God's divine grip in your lives. We at EYFPodcast recommend hanging onto God's hand like your life depended on it, because it does.  

Motivational Minutes #29 The Prayer of Jabez That Your Hand would be upon me.

May 07, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

When your kids were young you made it a point to hold their hand whenever you felt an extra layer of security was necessary. Since we know that God is the Good, Good Father, how much more does he seek to put His hand upon us as he watches our actions. Embrace Him. Embrace God's divine grip in your lives. We at EYFPodcast recommend hanging onto God's hand like your life depended on it, because it does.  

EYFPodcast- Exercise Your Faith Motivational Minutes #28 The Prayer of Jabez "Enlarge My Borders!"

May 06, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MB

In our second of the 4 part series on the Prayer of Jabez we discuss the concept of "Enlarging our Borders" and what we believe God meant when He put this in the bible. God is a God of Grace, a God of Goodness and is a Good, Good, Father. See what you might have in store when you ask God to Enlarge your borders.

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