Today we will discuss how my Spiritual Director Maggie Schlosser went from being an atheist to a Christian Spiritual leader in her own right!

Maggie is the founder of Ravach Ministries, a spiritual direction practice that focuses on helping individuals to enter a spacious place where they can come as they are, to pause and breathe in the midst of our chaotic world, and connect with the compassionate heart of the Divine.

Podcast Mission: Truth Vs. Lies Podcast is about uncovering deception and awakening critical thinking skills in our listeners. We spotlight what God says to be true and debunk false ideas, lies, and erroneous world views. Through the power of engaging and Spirit-led conversations, we will reveal the reality of God and His overwhelming love, inspiring our listeners to live in the light of truth.

Episode Notes
 
Highlighted Truth: God is Real, and Jesus Christ is Real. He wants to reveal Himself to you in a Real way, and He is in love with you!

Lie: God and Jesus Christ are not real.
Lie: The Bible was written by man alone and is unreliable.

Scriptures:
2 Cor. 4:4 (NLT) "Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God."

Ps. 14:1 (NLT) "Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!"

Here's your proof. . . . . Everything you see has been created by someone. Since God made us in His image, we operate like Him; we create and develop - which is another display of God's existence. He is teaching us about who He is through His creation, which includes YOU. How brilliant is that!!!

Rom. 1:20 (AMP) "For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power, and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense."

*Contact Maggie Schlosser by visiting her website at  https://ravach.org
Maggie offers Spiritual Direction, Group Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Direction Supervision, Enneagram Training, and Production Help! 

Maggie's Book Recommendation:
I Once Was Lost by Don Everts and Doug Schaupp
- Small Group study based on the book: https://groupleaders.org/curriculum-feed/everyday-evangelism and a direct video link -  https://groupleaders.org/curriculum-feed/everyday-evangelism

Podcast Producer: Adam Wash of "The Working Actor Podcast" (www.actorsonly.com)

Today's Episode is entitled: Racial Reconciliation in the Church with our special guest Katie Wires, CEO of The Reconciliation Group Consulting Firm. Her firm focuses on helping predominantly white churches develop racial unity in their organizations
and communities. We pray that what you learn about Katie's journey will move you to positive action! 

Podcast Mission: Truth Vs. Lies Podcast is about uncovering deception and awakening critical thinking skills in our listeners. We spotlight what God says to be true and debunk false ideas, lies, and erroneous world views. How? We highlight Biblical truths through scientific research, philosophy, ministry experts, faith-based social media, and community influencers. Through the power of engaging and Spirit-led
conversations, we will reveal the reality of God and His overwhelming love, inspiring our listeners to live in the light of truth.

Highlighted Truth: Advancing Racial Justice and Equality is a part of being a Christian
Here are the lies we are attacking:

Lie: White people are the superior race.
Lie: Racism no longer exists.
Lie: There is no such thing as systematic or economic racism

Scriptures:
Genesis 1:26-27 (ASV) "Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."

Ephesians 5:1-2 “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God."

Acts 10:28, 34-35 (NLT) 28 "Peter told them, “You know it is against our laws for a Jewish man to enter a Gentile home like this or to associate with you. But God has shown me that I should no longer think of anyone as impure or unclean. 34 Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. 35 In every nation, he accepts those who fear him and do what is right."

How to contact Katie Wires: 
Website: https://thereconciliationgroup.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereconciliationgroup
Podcast: No Token Friends - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8e5eebf4-ebf5-47d2-adfa-9b67ba44d140/no-token-friends 


Podcast Producer: Adam Wash of "The Working Actor Podcast" (www.actorsonly.com)

Episode Details: Join us as we talk to the Executive Editor of WebMD Magazine, Ms. Laura J. Downey, as she shares gems about the power of humility and how following God's plan versus your own is the path to true and lasting success.

Laura knows all about success because her experience spans worldwide in all the most star-studied industries. Laura has worked as a journalist for PEOPLE magazine, ran down the street with Diddy, aka "Love" to get one of his famous quotes, she held multiple interviews with Jay-Z, along with countless other celebrities. She also worked for Forbes Travel Guide, being a real-life globetrotter staying in the fanciest hotels, then putting on her ministry hat to lead mission trips in multiple countries. Laura has done it all and testifies that Jesus Christ is the reason for her many opportunities and extraordinary successes. In our candid interview, she openly shared her experience with faltering in pride and the journey to falling and rising again through God's grace, the power of humility, and dependence on God. 

 Podcast Mission: Truth Vs. Lies podcast is about uncovering deception and awakening critical thinking skills in our listeners. We do this by spotlighting what God says to be true versus false ideas and erroneous world views, inspiring our listeners to think and live in the light of truth. 

Highlighted Truth: Relationship with God and humility is the true key to long-lasting success.

 Lie: Striving for success is the key to success.

Lie: You must do whatever it takes to get to the top.

Lie: Everybody compromises their morals to be successful.

Scriptures:

I Peter 5:6-7 (NLT) "So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you."

James 4:10 (NLT) "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor."

The Proof: After this podcast episode on God and Humility, Laura experienced yet another blessing and was chosen to be featured on the WW (Weight Watchers) National  Fall Campaign that launched a few weeks ago! Look at God! 

Here is Laura's testimony on what God did for her through WW (Weight Watchers) 

 "Earlier this year on Instagram, Weight Watchers (now known as WW) asked its members to write in and share their weight loss stories. So I wrote in to share my journey. I didn't hear anything back immediately, but in July, I heard from someone in their brand casting department. We initially had a Zoom meeting, and from there, things escalated quickly. She asked if I wanted to be a part of a photo shoot they would have for their Fall campaign in New York City. I said, "Yes!" How often do you have an opportunity to be a model for a national brand?! And then, in August, they flew me to NYC for an all-paid 4-day shoot. Once there, they put me up in a hotel, I met other WW members, did a fitting, participated in the photo shoot, and they even sent me home with some items from the photo shoot. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. The photographer even connected me with a casting agency for future work. I am thankful to God for always opening doors that no man can shut." 

Podcast Producer: Adam Wash of "The Working Actor Podcast" (www.actorsonly.com)
Follow Adam on IG @theadamwash and @actorsonlyorg