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Surrender & the Holy Spirit: Finding Identity, Power, and Purpose | The Gap Podcast w/ Shlonda White In this episode of The Gap podcast, the host welcomes Shlonda White and discusses surrendering to God, embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and living with consistent faith. Shlonda explains surrender as yielding fully to God’s will and shares how her faith deepened about five years ago, leading to conviction, life changes, and renewed purpose. The host recounts nearly quitting pastoring in 2007 until receiving the Holy Spirit, which gave him power, guidance, and discernment, and he shares testimonies including being led to find his son’s lost class ring. They address why people avoid talking about the Holy Spirit, the need to seek God daily, and how personal encounters build trust in God. Shlonda describes her work as an addiction therapist in training, her passion rooted in family experiences with addiction, and she closes by praying for viewers’ healing, needs, hope, and peace.

Taking Authority in Jesus’ Name: Faith, Healing, and God’s Boundaries (Part 1) Two ministers discuss walking in delegated authority from Jesus Christ, emphasizing faith, prayer, and standing on God’s Word over diagnoses, fear, and circumstances. They share backgrounds of growing up in church and describe how authority is activated through believing scripture, laying hands on the sick, and resisting spiritual attacks with the “whole armor of God.” One recounts learning to trust healing after his daughter suffered severe migraines, and another describes praying alone for a critically injured girl in the hospital amid an atmosphere of death and unbelief. They teach that God’s Word sets protective boundaries, believers must set personal boundaries to avoid burnout, and community support is vital during weakness, depression, and trials. They conclude that authority is for every believer, not just pastors, and preview this as “authority part one.

JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: https://www.skool.com/have-faith-in-god-challenge-7375/about Anxiety in the Christian Walk: Conviction vs. Fear, Grace, and Calling on Jesus In this episode of Show Up, the hosts and guest Adriana discuss anxiety in the Christian walk, distinguishing Holy Spirit conviction that leads to repentance from ongoing anxiety that makes believers question God’s acceptance. Brian shares that church leaders must better nurture new believers and reminds viewers that church is a hospital, not a courtroom. They describe anxiety as a spiritual attack meant to produce fear and worry, emphasize the need for relationship with God, community support, and being taught to speak and declare God’s truth. The conversation covers grace as God’s unmerited help, the dangers of denominational filters and self-led choices, and the importance of feeding the spirit through God’s Word. Brian recounts intense anxiety before bypass surgery and how repeatedly calling on Jesus brought peace.

Coping God’s Way: Breaking Free from Addiction & Turning to Jesus (Show Up Podcast)
Kim Hardeman and Pastor Brian Hollins discuss how many people are coping with life’s pressures through alcohol, marijuana, food, and other distractions instead of turning to God, warning of the destructive path described in John 10:10. Brian shares his own experience with drinking to numb stress, the conviction he felt, and how he sensed God inviting him to come as he was and be cleaned up. They talk about the subtle nature of self-medicating, the difference between knowing Jesus and having a daily relationship with Him, and the importance of surrender, accountability, and community through the Have Faith in God Inner Circle and Faith Department. Kim shares her testimony of secretly using marijuana for years and practical steps like removing triggers and writing down answered prayers. Brian also highlights the faith-based Uprising Addiction Center in Shreveport for inpatient help.

Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention: How Churches and Law Enforcement Can Work Together | Sgt. Leary (Caddo Parish)
On this episode of Show Up, the host speaks with Sergeant Leary of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Community Relations and Crime Prevention Division about domestic violence awareness, prevention, and how the church can partner with law enforcement, mental health professionals, and local agencies to create safer communities. Sgt. Leary explains the Sheriff’s Office’s new domestic violence task force, including victim intake, advocacy, and on-site legal personnel, and emphasizes that domestic violence involves more than legal intervention, impacting emotions, finances, and children. They discuss early warning signs such as isolation, control, and trauma bonding, the need for churches to become resource hubs and receive training, and the importance of connecting victims to resources like the Family Justice Center, Project Celebration, and The Harbor. Sgt. Leary shares CPSO contact information (318-681-0869) and urges anyone in immediate danger to call 911, closing with a message that victims are not alone and not to blame.

From Self-Hatred to Freedom: Identity, Faith, and Brandon Broussard’s Redemption Story | Show Up
On Show Up, Pastor Brian talks with Brandon Broussard about identity, self-hatred, and faith, drawing from their work at Uprising Addiction Center. They discuss how people often hate themselves because they believe the wrong story and identify with what they’ve done rather than who they are, emphasizing forgiveness, learning to love yourself, and that faith is what the adversary attacks most. Brandon shares his testimony of a 17-year IV drug addiction, open-heart surgery from a blood infection, encountering Jesus in 2013, and fully surrendering in 2017 as the Word of God transformed his life. They reflect on marriage as laying down your life, embracing suffering with Christ, grace in the struggle, and the power of Scripture to break strongholds. Brandon prays for those battling self-hatred, and Pastor Brian shares crisis and rehab contact information.