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Keep the fire Burning

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Marriage and relationships advice from Dr. Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson. Elvin and Valerie have been married for over thirty-five years and have served as senior pastors of four congregations during those thirty-five years. Together they bring years of experience, education, and training to their weekly podcast.

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Episodes

Damon and Kandida Reeves Join the Thompsons

August 07, 2023 20:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

It's the final episode of the series in which Bishop Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson are interviewing Damon and Lady Kandida Reeves from Pueblo Christian Healing Center, Pueblo, Colorado. The two couples discuss marriage and health.

Healthy Relationships with the Reeves part two

July 31, 2023 20:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

This episode of Keep the Fire Burning features Bishop Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson talking with Overseer Damon and Lady Kandida Reeves from Pueblo Christian Healing Center, Pueblo, Colorado. The two couples discuss marriage and health.

The importance of Healthy Relationships

July 24, 2023 20:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

On this episode of Keep the Fire Burning, Bishop Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson are joined by Overseer Damon and Lady Kandida Reeves of Pueblo Christian Healing Center, Pueblo, Colorado.The two couples sit down to discuss Health Relationships in marriage.

Dating and Waiting on the Timing of God

July 17, 2023 20:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

As we conclude our "Keep the Fire Burning" session with Ann Davis and Raquel Gregory Littles, we discuss dating and waiting for the right time.

Dating and Waiting on the Timing of God

July 10, 2023 20:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

We continue talking to Ann Davis and Raquel Gregory Littles on "Keep the Fire Burning" about dating and waiting for the right timing.

Dating and Waiting on the Timing of God

July 03, 2023 20:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

We talk to Ann Davis and Raquel Gregory Littles on this episode of "Keep the Fire Burning" about the importance of dating and waiting for the timing of God.

Episode 3 with the Conigans "Raising Children."

June 26, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

On this episode of Keep the Fire Burning, Bishop Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson continue their conversation with Pastor Clarence and Lady Tomecca Conigan of Spirit Inn You Apostolic Church of Lithonia, Georgia. These two couples sit down to discuss challenges in raising children in a marriage.

Episode 2 with the Conigans “Finances in marriage."

June 19, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

On this episode of Keep the Fire Burning, Bishop Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson continue their conversation with Pastor Clarence and Lady Tomecca Conigan of Spirit Inn You Apostolic Church of Lithonia, Georgia.

The Conigan’s join us to discuss Unrealistic and sometimes Unmet Expectations in marriage.

June 12, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

On this episode of Keep the Fire Burning, Bishop Elvin and Lady Valerie Thompson are joined by Pastor Clarence and Lady Tomecca Conigan of Spirit Inn You Apostolic Church of Lithonia, Georgia. These two couples sit down to discuss how to manage challenges that occur in marriage.

Pastor Samuel and Evangelist Deborah Robinson

June 05, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

This episode of Keep the Fire Burning features Pastor Samuel Robinson and his wife Deborah Robinson from Greenwood Mississippi. Don't miss the final episode of a three-part interview with the Robinsons.

Pastor Samuel and Deborah Robinson Part II

May 29, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

This episode of Keep the Fire Burning features Pastor Samuel Robinson and his wife Deborah Robinson from Greenwood Mississippi. Don't miss the Second of a three-part interview with the Robinsons.

Pastor Samuel and Evangelist Deborah Robinson Episode I

May 25, 2023 12:30 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

This episode of Keep the Fire Burning features Pastor Samuel Robinson and his wife Deborah Robinson from Greenwood Mississippi. Don't miss the first part of our three-part interview with the Robinsons.

The Pursuit of Happiness

November 14, 2022 20:50 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

In this episode, the Thompsons discuss the importance of pursuing happiness.

Date Night

November 07, 2022 20:45 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

On this episode of Keep the fire burning, the Thompsons share how to keep the fires burning by regularly going on out together for a date night.

Dear Anonymous!

October 31, 2022 19:45 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

On this week's podcast, Dr. Elvin and Lady Val answer an anonymous listener's question by providing answers that will not only help her but might help you. Today's episode is entitled "Dear Anonymous."

Better than I used to Be!

October 24, 2022 19:45 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MB

On this 70th episode, Dr. Elvin and Lady Val discuss the importance of being with someone who makes you want to be better than you used to be.

Keep Walking

October 17, 2022 19:45 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

On this episode, Dr. Elvin and lady Valerie discuss the importance of remaining in control and not reacting or responding to everything and everybody, when faced with foolishness and foolish people "just Keep Walking".

EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORNS

September 26, 2022 19:30 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MB

On this episode the Thompsons discuss the reality of everyday married life together.

WHAT'S THE FORMULA?

September 19, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

On today's podcast the Thompson's give you their formula for a happy drama free marriage.

35 years and still going strong!

September 12, 2022 20:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

On this episode the Thompsons reflect on their 35 year marriage and shares insight with the audience on what has kept their marriage going strong.

LESSONS FROM COUPLES IN THE BIBLE PART II

August 22, 2022 23:44 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE LOVE STORY BETWEEN JACOB AND RACHEL.

LESSONS FROM COUPLES IN THE BIBLE PART I

August 15, 2022 19:49 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

IN THIS EPISODE WE WILL DISCUS THREE OF NINE COUPLES FROM THE BIBLE AND DISCOVER THE LESSONS THAT THEIR RELATIONSHIP HOLDS FOR COUPLES TODAY.

FIGHT FAIR

August 08, 2022 21:50 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Do you Fight fair when you have a conflict in the relationship? Do you resort to extreme or irrational tactics? This Episode of KTFB will help you set some Rules of Engagement before you take the field of relationship battle.

FOUR RELATIONSHIP RULES TO LIVE BY

August 01, 2022 20:20 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Dr.Elvin and Lady Val discuss the four rules that have helped them to maintain a great relationship.

FLOWING IN THE SAME HEADSPACE

July 25, 2022 20:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

The dictionary defines headspace as a person's state of mind or mindset.

Temperance the final key to a lasting relationship

July 18, 2022 22:36 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

On Today's Podcast, Dr. Elvin Thompson and Lady Val conclude the series " The 9 keys To A Long-lasting Relationship." On Today's podcast, Dr. and Lady Thompson discuss the 9th and final key in this series.

Episode 59 The 9 Keys To A Long Lasting Relationship Part III

July 11, 2022 19:27 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

On Today's Podcast, Dr. Elvin Thompson and Lady Val, return from vacation with the continuation of the series " The 9 keys To A Long lasting Relationship." On Today's podcast Dr. and Lady Thompson discuss the 7th and 8th Keys of Faith and Meekness.

The 9 Keys To A Long Lasting Relationship Part II

June 20, 2022 20:02 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

On today's Podcast episode, Dr. Elvin and Lady Val, continue last weeks topic: "The 9 Keys To A Long Lasting Relationship." On today's podcast Dr. Elvin and Lady Val talk about the importance of Longsuffering, Gentleness and Goodness in a relationship.

The 9 Keys To A Long Lasting Relationship Part I

June 13, 2022 19:48 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Today Dr. Elvin and Lady Val, start a new series titled "The 9 Keys To A Long Lasting Relationship". This is the first of a three-part series that you will not want to miss. Don't forget to like and share this life-changing Episode.

The Five Love Languages Acts of Service

June 06, 2022 19:09 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

On this Podcast, Elvin and Val wrap up the fifth and final love language from Gary Chapman's award-winning book, The Five Love Languages, Acts Of Service.

The Love Language of Receiving Gifts

May 23, 2022 19:02 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MB

On today's Podcast, Elvin and Valerie continue sharing from Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages. Today we take a look at Receiving Gifts.

EPISODE 54 WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

May 16, 2022 16:55 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

On today's podcast Elvin and Valerie continue sharing from Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages. Today we take a look at "Words of Affirmation."

The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch

May 09, 2022 18:18 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

On today's podcast episode Elvin and Valerie take a closer look at another of the five love languages from the book by Author Gary Chapman, "Physical Touch".

Quality Time Together

May 02, 2022 18:26 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

On this episode, Elvin and Valerie discuss the importance of spending quality time together and shares their top destinations for a romantic getaway.

THE SLAP HEARD AROUND THE OSCARS.

April 25, 2022 16:55 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this week's episode, we discuss the incident at the Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock and what it means to protect and defend your husband or wife.

A MISMATCHED MARRIAGE!

April 18, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

ONE OF OUR LISTENERS SENT IN THIS QUESTION: HOW DO YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK WHEN ONE IS SAVED, AND THE OTHER IS NOT? THIS QUESTION IS ABOUT A MISMATCHED MARRIAGE!

You Must Be a "Succor"!

April 11, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

On Today's episode we unpack the meaning of the word "Succor".

WAS I WRONG FOR LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?

April 04, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

EPISODE 48-QUESTION CONCERNING DOMESTIV VIOLENCE.

Help! I'm Ready To Be Found.

March 28, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Where is my Boaz?

How Soon Is Too Soon?

March 21, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MB

In Today's Episode, we answer a listener's question, "How Soon, Is Too Soon" to fall in Love?

Welcome to the Relaunch of Keep the Fire Burning Podcast

March 15, 2022 03:09 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

It’s been a long, tough year, and taking care of yourself and your relationship amid the chaos has probably been a challenge, to say the least.  So we’re launching a new podcast: It’s an advice show all about building healthy relationships. Our hope is that it’s going to help you navigate the relationship waters and feel a little bit better. In each episode, My co-host Valerie Thompson and I will spend time answering listeners questions about relationships. And we will talk to experts, fa...

You are better than That!

March 15, 2021 21:37 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MB

In this episode I want to encourage each of you to be better today than you were yesterday! Be the best version of yourself.

Access

February 23, 2021 07:12 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MB

This was the tag line campaign slogan used by the United Negro College Fund in 1972 to drive home the point of the necessity of all children having access to education.

Give it some time!

January 27, 2021 18:47 - 6 minutes - 5.51 MB

Over the shoulder Hermeneutics  Genesis 50:19. And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? 20. But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.   

LET IT GO

August 20, 2020 01:59 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MB

In this episode, Bishop Thompson shares an excerpt from his newest Book " Better Choices, Better Results".

Systems

June 23, 2020 14:45 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

1.systems 2.victim focus      

Black Lives Matter-Just as Broken Bones Matter

June 05, 2020 16:52 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MB

While all Lives matter, sometimes it is necessary to pay more attention to the one that is hurting the most at that present moment. Not because Black lives are more important than others, but because those are the ones that seems to be currently under attack. 

Staying Connected in a Disconnected World

May 11, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MB

I want to encourage you each not to allow the need for physical distance to create unintentional emotional distance from the people  you love. Genesis 2:18 Hebrews 10:25

Don't Miss this Season of Grace

May 04, 2020 17:03 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

1 Corinthians 15:46 2 Peter 3:18

God is going to turn your situation around!

April 28, 2020 17:15 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MB

Therefore , my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58