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Are you overwhelmed by loss, failures, disappointments or setbacks? Discover how small steps can lead to unexpected victories in the game of life. Learn how the divine game master turns seemingly insignificant moves into breakthrough moments. If you are feeling stuck in one of life’s toughest levels, this episode is for you.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Life, like a cellphone game, can feel overwhelming and unwinnable at times

Seemingly insignificant or hopeless moves can set off a chain reaction that leads to unexpected victories

God is the ultimate Game Master, guiding our steps and orchestrating our lives

Despite the challenges, continue to move forward, push through uncertainty and persevere even when you feel like giving up

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Do you know that you can offer the pain of your struggles, disappointments, sacrifices and challenges to God as an offering? On this episode, faith and science align to show us that our pain is never wasted when we offer it to God. With scripture backed by research, we learn how that the offering of our pain can lead to profound healing and spiritual growth. If you have ever had to experience a heartache or disappointment, or sacrifice in pain, this episode is for you!

Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 8:28 and Romans 5:3-4

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Surrendering pain to God deepens spiritual growth and leads to comfort and healing

Insights from neuroscience and psychology on the power of prayer to change brain function and promote growth after adversity (post-traumatic growth)

A guided prayer to help you give the pain of your struggles to God as an offering

References in this episode

Prayers for courage to avoid failures of kindness

Hematohidrosis – A Rare Clinical Phenomenon

Luke 22:42

The Mental Health Benefits of Religion & Spirituality

Cognitive Reframing: How It Works, What It Helps, and More

Transform Your Brain in Twelve Minutes

How Prayer and Meditation Changes Your Brain

The Role of Salah (Prayer) in Promoting Emotional Regulation

I Give You My Heart - Hillsong Worship

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Reflecting on a quote from Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart by George Saunders about “failures of kindness”, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) highlights how fear often holds us back from being kind. She explores the courage it takes to show compassion, both to others and ourselves.

Through Scripture and prayer, JKO encourages listeners to seek boldness, trust in God’s strength, and act with kindness even in difficult situations. This episode also includes a special prayer from Psalms 118:8-9 that you can repeat by yourself to help you connect directly to God for courage and strength.

Key scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:5, Psalm 27:1, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 118:8-9.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Fear can prevent us from helping when witnessing unkindness

We need courage to overcome the struggle to show kindness, especially when it feels risky or uncomfortable

When we show kindness we become conduits of God's love

We can overcome the fear to act, by praying for courage

References in this episode

“Failures of Kindness” delivered by George Saunders, a transcript by James Clear

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