Gifted and Lifted
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 145 ratingsLast time somebody won a Grammy and said "I'd like to thank God", the press ignored it. The same happens when an athlete credits God for a game winning touchdown or a business mogul breaks out. Gifted and Lifted gives world class talent the chance to elaborate. "Do you really credit God?" "Are there things you do to derive power from God?" "How do you recognize when it's God's power lifting you versus your own grit?" "What do you do when success and faith seem to clash?"
We'll listen to world class performers offer Tips, Tactics, and Stories about how to tap into the Godly ether that lifts them and eludes others.
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Bo's Childhood Exit Interview
July 30, 2022 01:26 - 1 hour - 133 MBBefore my kids leave home, I sit them down for an exit interview. What did we do right? What did we do wrong? Regrets? Things we're proud of. What do you think about your brothers and sister? Bo is a beautiful kid and the last 18 years have been absolutely wild. Something new every day. Next week he'll get on a plane and fly across the country to be a missionary in the Everett Washington area. We won't see him for 2 years. It's heart wrenching, but I wouldn't have it any other way. ...
Getting Out of Hell
June 06, 2022 15:33 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBHave you ever had a "rough patch" in your marriage? For me, the functionality of my marriage is directly proportional to my ability to function anywhere else. When I'm sideways with my wife, my mind is preoccupied by it, and I cannot achieve joy or peace. No joy, no peace, if that's not hell, then I'm not sure what is. In my opinion, a person CANNOT compartmentalize their marriage and separate it out from the rest of their life. That type of commitment is too close to our soul. Too sacred....
I asked my wife 7 Questions.
May 24, 2022 17:30 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBI'm afraid of stagnation... especially in my relationships... more especially in my relationship with my wife. Nothing scares me more than a situation where we find that the spark is so gone that neither one of us has the energy to reignite it. So I'm preemptively giving myself self-improvement projects that pertain to her. If you're wondering, "what does this have to do with Jesus?" In my opinion, how we love our spouse is the first way that "by this shall men know, ye are my disciples." I ...
Essentials of Unity: Part 1 of 5
April 14, 2022 14:34 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBHow can we build unity with someone who isn't aware that a relationship even exists yet? First, we need to understand that a "Relation" is the basic unity of unit. As soon as you're aware of someone, you have formed a relation. Your choice to love someone, or hate someone, is YOUR CHOICE. Their choice of how they respond is their business. You can't control whether they love you or not. Hopefully they respond to how you are, but it's not a guarantee. This is Essentials of Unity l...
Mother's Day
May 10, 2021 15:41 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBI was asked to speak at our church for the Mother's Day service. Honest, I've never been so nervous to speak before. There are so many heartbreaks all around Motherhood... so that's exactly what I spoke about. The value of heartbreak. This is the audio from the talk... I added a little bit scoring... because I just like music. (Makes me not sound so flat). Happy Mother's Day!
Heartbreak, what's it good for?
February 01, 2021 20:02 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MBThis woman. How was she so magnetic that she STOPPED JESUS IN HIS TRACKS? Background. Just two days ago, Jesus road in Triumphantly, like a conquering hero, turned over the money-changer tables, and told them that Caeser’s currency wasn’t God’s currency. He stayed there at the temple, surrounded by enemies, teaching and calmly answering venom with truth. Jerusalem was about to erupt. Somehow, late in the day, HIS VERY LAST PUBLIC DAY, something caught His attention. ...
Putting Jesus in front of Politics, Mark Mabry with Pastor Scott Sauls
January 13, 2021 20:04 - 48 minutes - 39.5 MBWe're late. But it's about time. Time to start putting our brothers and sisters above our political ideology. But how? How can we righteously fight for our beliefs about how a society should operate AND maintain civility and love... especially among believers. A few weeks ago I read "A Gentle Answer" by Pastor Scott Sauls. His Christ first approach to how we interact caused me not only to question how I was communicating, but what I was actually fighting for. Time to heal, and no politician ...
A little Christmas message about Seeing
December 24, 2020 17:53 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBImagine it’s Christmas 2020. We all wake up in matching jammies and do stockings, breakfast, anticipation… and then mom and dad (you now) walk into family room to verify that Santa came. But the room is empty. The kids are around the corner bouncing, waiting for you to give the signal. You stand there stunned, staring at each other. Unable to wait any longer, the kids fly around the corner squealing. They see the room and the squealing stops. Thinking it must be a g...
The Inn Keeper
December 14, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBThere was no room in the Inn, so Joseph made a spot for Mary to labor in a cave where the animals were sheltered. It was all the Inn Keeper could offer. Soon, Jesus was born. Maybe that night, Mary found the strength to take her baby outside to look at the sky. “Look buddy… see the stars?” Woah, she might have thought-looking up- I’ve never noticed THAT one before. That’s called light, Jesus. See the Light? “Jesus” she may have whispered again, finally putting that special name...
How one man used status to show Jesus his love...
December 09, 2020 21:56 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBHi, welcome to the podcast. I’m mark mabry. Today i’d like to read and elaborate a little bit on a recent instagram post where I introduced a new piece of art that depicts the raising of a 12 year old girl from the dead. We’ll pick up with Jesus preaching in Capernaum. Jesus was getting huge in Capernaum. One day a packed crowd was waiting for Jesus to speak, when an ‘important’ man interrupted the moment. The man was ‘a ruler of the synagogue’. The interruptio...
Luke 4 Imagination Excercise
December 03, 2020 17:56 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBI did an instagram post with a big long caption recently... I thought it was great (; But my wife didn't like it as written, only when I read it to her. I think she was right. So I punched it up a little bit and added some to it. Thanks for listening... Mark
Bo's Comedy Breakthrough...
July 25, 2020 17:30 - 4 minutes - 9.12 MBLast night I learned a lesson about value... here you go. Love, Mark
Beautiful, because He was there...
June 24, 2020 18:04 - 4 minutes - 8.43 MBOne of the more plain truths of life is that things and people are more beautiful when they are touched by Jesus. When it comes to people, a soul lit by Christ is easier on the eyes and the ears and more approachable. Things touched by Jesus become magnetic and alive.
to be acted upon... a father's day thought
June 22, 2020 21:51 - 3 minutes - 6.82 MBYesterday my dear friend, Mike, texted me. “Clare really wants to be a hair stylist, so naturally…” Clare is 5 years old ... continued Music by Clyde Bawden. Album: Life Song: No Regrets
Our ADHD experimental Home Remedy- 5 years later.
June 15, 2020 18:29 - 52 minutes - 119 MBEveryone on earth, including medical professionals, were diagnosing my son Bo with ADHD. #nobrainer it was like diagnosing a sumo wrestler as "a little chubby". But Tara and I were hesitant to medicate him at such an early age (11 years). So instead with bought some microphones and begged for a couple of favors from generous friends. The Dumb it Down Podcast was an overnight success with thousands and thousands of downloads. Turns out that the mic and Bo were like a fish and water. He's rebr...
What next?
January 14, 2020 16:30 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBI took a little time off to do some digging... here is what I found. -mark
This Ain't The Same Old Prayer
December 31, 2019 17:08 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBA few months ago we moved to Nashville, in part, so my daughter could pursue her dreams of being a star in music. In the midst of the move we wrote a song that summarized the feelings and pressures of swinging big. Ava, 13, was sweet enough to sit down with me and dive deep into those feelings. Stream "this ain't the same old prayer" wherever you get your music starting Jan 5, 2020.
Living like it's Terminal
October 25, 2019 22:44 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBGet ready to live like you mean it. Meet Mandie Sherman @shermanmandie, currently surviving and living all-in with Cystic Fibrosis. Pay attention to her takes on marriage, child bearing, and kindness. I can't wait for your comments! @itsmabry
Falling on Your (and my) Face
October 14, 2019 14:46 - 8 minutes - 9.38 MBSeveral months ago I wrote an instagram post entitled “falling on your face”. And now, this morning I find myself in a unique position of getting to take my own advice. Let me read the original post real quick and then I’ll elaborate. The value of falling on your face. I love the story of the leper who jumped through the crowd and “fell on his face” to get Jesus’ attention. Specifically, I love the “fell on his face” part. The New Testament mentions at least two incidents of falling on o...
Pursuing a Goal without Being a Jerk!
October 09, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 15.3 MBThis one is a personal story with a personal lesson. I feel like it would be beneficial to share it here. Enjoy! Mark
Childhood Exit Interview with Mark Mabry III
September 13, 2019 14:25 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week my son left home, but first I wanted to get his take on the last 19 years. What were his big takeaways? Where did I fail/succeed as a dad? How was his relationship with his siblings? I struggled with whether to publish this or just transcribe and keep it in my journal. It's a bunch of personal stories, but I also feel like there may be some useful moments. So enjoy! mark
Pulling the Trigger
September 11, 2019 17:43 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MBPulling the trigger. Sometimes it’s the toughest part of an otherwise sure shot. There are times we feel compelled to say something or do something that feels bold. Challenge a friend to change. Commit to a difficult course of action. Turn ourselves in. Or change our mind about something. The biggest question around pulling the trigger is ‘what is inspiring this?’ The simple answer, to a believer, is God or the devil. But sometimes those answers are so broad that they cause more confusion,...
Reverence vs. Respect
September 01, 2019 02:37 - 3 minutes - 5.54 MBDo you think that parents had to shush their kids when Jesus ministered to children? I don’t. When a moment is especially heartfelt and the spirit is there, the kids naturally focus. Even babies. In other words, there’s a different between the social norm called “RESPECT" and the spiritual concept called “REVERENCE.” True reverence is awe and longing to be in the moment, it happens to us somehow when the spirit is there and love is pouring out of someone onto a group or individual. Respect i...
Hanging on through Break Down
August 26, 2019 19:40 - 3 minutes - 6.49 MB"We all break down" was how I started my instagram post this morning. I feel like the topic deserves some elaboration. If you'd like to see the original post, please find me @reflectionsofChrist on Instagram.
The Spirit of a Creation
August 23, 2019 14:55 - 3 minutes - 7.17 MBWhat does your work say when it lands on your audience? Does a meal taste better when it's made with love? Does art hit you harder when it was created in a certain spirit? Does a book speak more loudly when it was written with inspiration? Yes. BUT only to the right audience. I believe there is a spirit to your work, but that spirit will only be familiar to those ready for it. Enjoy, Mark
Making Mistakes vs. Leading Astray
August 22, 2019 15:00 - 4 minutes - 7.99 MBWhen was the last time you were steamed at a leader of your church, company, family, or team? It might be worth taking a moment to ask yourself this one simple question. This episode was inspired by Professor Anthony Sweats new book entitled "Seekers Wanted" Enjoy Mark
Anna Macfarlane is the Worst!
August 21, 2019 18:25 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHave you ever wondered how to best share your sacred feelings on social media? ... without it blowing up in your face. Anna Macfarlane @Annaistheworst @kidsaretheworst @thingsaretheworst coaches some of social medias big players on how to move their message to the masses. Her takes on authenticity are aimed at someone working on growing their influence on instagram and also applicable to someone just wanting to stay in touch with their friends on social. She is the only person who a...
On Losing
August 20, 2019 14:15 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBSometimes losing is good. Not just "good for us" as in "getting beat will humble me", but I'm talking about having a bad idea or choice thwarted. We all lose. How we view and respond to that loss is the key to our forward momentum continuing, and to our long term success. Enjoy this First Thing Mark
The Act of Being Observed
August 19, 2019 19:51 - 9 minutes - 17 MBWe all act different when someone is watching. It's just a thing. Did you know this thing has a name? It's called "the Hawthorne Effect". Google it. Today I wanted to discuss how we might use it to help ourselves and those we love to live better. Enjoy! Mark
Perspective
August 18, 2019 15:46 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBDo you ever feel like you're in a corner? out of options? The only thing that makes it a corner is the angle from which you're seeing it. PERSPECTIVE is the beginning of how we approach anything. In the realm of tools that help us gain perspective is perhaps the super tool... the Holy Spirit. This morning I felt like talking about how to see with the Spirit. Enjoy! Mark
Clever vs. Creative
August 17, 2019 18:10 - 5 minutes - 9.62 MBWhy does "clever" offend me a little bit? Let me tell you the story of a guy who taught his computer to compose music that fooled the experts into thinking it was Bach... in 1981! This is The First Thing on the Gifted and Lifted Podcast.
Home
August 16, 2019 17:27 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat does "home" mean? How can understanding and defining "home" embolden me to explore the world a little more bravely? I'm adding a new segment called "First Thing" to the podcast. Basically, I'm going to share the first that inspired me this morning. These little segments will be short, usually 3-5 minutes. Enjoy! Mark
Evolution with Perry Marshall
May 29, 2019 16:53 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB"Proponents of Evolution underestimate the strength of their own argument, and Creationists undervalue the brilliance of God." Perry Marshall is a multiple best selling business author and digital marketing consultant. His approach is aggressive and he credits his faith for that. Prior to moving into marketing Perry was an electrical engineer. In 2015 Perry published Evolution 2.0, where he dives into the chasm between evolution and creation. You'll love where he landed. Please forgive ...
Cool under pressure with Olympic Luge Athlete Kate Hansen
May 08, 2019 17:26 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBKate Hansen was an unlikely star at the Sochi Winter Olympics. She was one of the top Luge athletes, yes. But that doesn't usually land you on NBC nightly or on Kimmel, or get you tweeted by Beyonce. The reason people wanted to see Kate is because she was able to see beyond the sports moment (not easy considering she had been completely focussed on being one of the best in the world for 11 years). The NBC camera's caught her dancing to Beyonce during warm ups and the world wondered how an...
On Intuition, Saying "yes", Writing Down Prayers, and Forgiveness in Business
April 11, 2019 18:33 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBDenise Walsh is a retired clinical psychologist. She has dealt with prisons, alcoholism and abuse, in rural communities all over the world. She is a wife and mother of two. She is an author and has written many books, one of which is ‘Design Your Dream Life.” She is an inspirational leader and teaches us how to find peace in the ‘here and now’, and how to find the beauty in things all around us, teaching us to be grateful, and to appreciate every aspect of life. She believes in writing her...
Crying for Comfort: WNBA All-Star Candice Wiggins
March 24, 2019 16:09 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB“Once you cry, you feel comforted. I would really encourage people to cry things that they feel. Once you do that, that is where the Holy Spirit really works... it doesn’t mean that it changes the circumstances, it just means that you have comfort within those circumstances.” Candice Wiggins scored more points than any woman in Pac 10 basketball history while at Stanford . She was sixth woman of the year as rookie in the WNBA and also won a WNBA title in her career. Candice describes th...
Jumping over Adversity with Ryan Moody
March 08, 2019 21:01 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBRyan Moody is a world renowned fitness coach. He speaks about overcoming his obstacles and becoming the 9-time world record holder in box jumps. He speaks about his gift of faith and how he motivates other people to overcome their demons. He believes that in every limitation there is opportunity, and to never stop dreaming. You can find him on Instagram @theexplosivecoach. Show notes Ryan talks about his 9 world records. [2:15] Ryan talks about 50 inch box jumps at the Arnold ...
Strength, Size, and Charity
February 17, 2019 01:03 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWill Tukuafu is an American football fullback. Will grew up in Salt Lake City with his parents and 15 siblings. After high school, he served a mission in Jamaica for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. When he came back from his mission, he moved to Scottsdale Arizona where he played football for a Junior College. After playing one year at junior college, he moved to Oregon where he played football at the University of Oregon. Will played for the Seattle Seahawks in 2010 and als...
Kenzie Morley @yogoskenz
January 23, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBFor Kenzie, her faith is not separate from her yoga practice. In fact, her practice of yoga has strengthened her practice of Christianity. Kenzie talks about how yoga has changed her life and her mentality, and how she finds her place within the yoga community. She talks about dealing with social media in her life and using her platform to empower women. Kenzie is a force for good as she speaks out against pornography and stands firm in her beliefs. Kenzie breaks down stereotypes of what it ...
What is "Gifted and Lifted"?
January 19, 2019 08:03 - 4 minutes - 6.94 MBCan applied faith help us outperform ourselves? Yes. In Gifted and Lifted, host Mark Mabry interviews world class performers about their relationship with God. You'll hear tactics and strategies for how to perform at a new level through faith.