• Making God the CEO Part 2
    Sep 20 2024

    Keywords

    God, CEO, faith, ministry, self-examination, obedience, enemies, relationships, purpose, gratitude

    Summary

    In this final episode of season one, Ann Sweezer-Rogers reflects on her journey and emphasizes the importance of making God the CEO of our lives. She shares personal experiences, discusses the significance of self-examination, and encourages listeners to focus on their relationship with God rather than their enemies. The episode concludes with advice on seeking help when feeling overwhelmed and the assurance that God has a purpose for everyone.

    Takeaways

    • Gratitude is essential for growth and reflection.
    • Making God the foundation ensures lasting success.
    • What you have is enough to start your journey.
    • Focus on your relationship with God over your enemies.
    • Self-examination helps identify habits that hinder growth.
    • Walking in obedience leads to peace with enemies.
    • Your legacy is tied to your relationship with God.
    • Seek God first in times of trouble.
    • Don't let negativity from others distract you.
    • Help is available; don't hesitate to seek it.

    Titles

    • Walking in Obedience to God
    • Finding Purpose Through God

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction and Gratitude

    02:48

    Making God the Foundation

    08:17

    Dealing with Enemies and Haters

    10:42

    Focusing on God Over Enemies

    16:05

    Self-Examination and Growth

    20:29

    Walking in Obedience

    25:02

    Final Thoughts and Seeking Help

    31:54


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    "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

    Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

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    32 mins
  • Relationships and Leadership: Let's Talk
    Sep 7 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Ann Sweezer-Rogers discusses leadership, specifically addressing young leaders and ministers. She shares her personal experience of leaving a failed marriage and emphasizes the importance of knowing one's value and not settling for less than God's best. Ann also provides advice for young leaders, including keeping God first, maintaining balance in life, building the right relationships, and not allowing others to look down on them because of their age. She encourages young leaders to be examples in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

    Keywords

    leadership, young leaders, ministers, marriage, value, relationships, balance, age

    Takeaways

    • Keep God first in your life and prioritize your relationship with Him.
    • Maintain balance in your life and don't let your job or title consume you.
    • Build the right relationships and surround yourself with supportive and trustworthy people.
    • Don't let others belittle you because of your age; remember that God has called and equipped you.
    • Be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.
    • Navigating Leadership as a Young Leader
    • Finding Courage to Leave a Failed Marriage
    • "You are worth it. You are worthy."
    • "Keep God as the CEO of your life."
    • "Don't lose touch with your humanity."

    Chapters

    00:00Introduction and Addressing Young Leaders

    10:13 Knowing Your Value and Not Settling for Less

    12:43Keeping God First and Prioritizing Your Relationship with Him

    15:44 Maintaining Balance in Life as a Leader

    17:43 Building the Right Relationships for Effective Leadership

    23:23 Overcoming Age Discrimination and Embracing God's Calling

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    "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

    Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

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    31 mins
  • Performance Anxiety Part 2
    Aug 23 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Ann Sweezer-Rogers discusses performance anxiety, particularly in the context of students going back to school. She provides tips and strategies for managing performance anxiety, including putting God first, building relationships, using resources, seeking therapy or counseling, working on attitude, developing a community, practicing good study skills, finding balance, being accountable, and practicing self-care. Ann emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself and taking care of all aspects of one's well-being. She concludes with a prayer for students and educators.

    Keywords

    performance anxiety, students, back to school, tips, strategies, God, relationships, resources, therapy, counseling, attitude, study skills, balance, accountability, self-care

    Takeaways

    · Put God first in your academic life

    · Build relationships with teachers, professors, and classmates

    · Use the resources available to you, such as libraries and tutoring services

    · Seek therapy or counseling if needed

    · Work on having a positive attitude

    · Develop a community of support

    · Practice good study skills and habits

    · Find balance between school and personal life

    · Be accountable for your actions

    · Take care of yourself through self-care

    Chapters

    Introduction: Performance Anxiety

    Chapter 1: Putting God First in Your Academic Life

    Chapter 2: Building Relationships for Success

    Chapter 3: Utilizing Available Resources

    Chapter 4: Seeking Therapy and Counseling

    Ann Sweezer-Rogers

    Christian Content Creator & Podcaster

    Host of Take Nothing Other Than Exciting newS

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    "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

    Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

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    22 mins
  • Performance Anxiety Part 1
    Aug 9 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Ann Sweezer-Rogers discusses performance anxiety, particularly in the context of students going back to school. She provides tips and strategies for managing performance anxiety, including putting God first, building relationships, using resources, seeking therapy or counseling, working on attitude, developing a community, practicing good study skills, finding balance, being accountable, and practicing self-care. Ann emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself and taking care of all aspects of one's well-being. She concludes with a prayer for students and educators.

    Keywords

    performance anxiety, students, back to school, tips, strategies, God, relationships, resources, therapy, counseling, attitude, study skills, balance, accountability, self-care

    Takeaways

    · Put God first in your academic life

    · Build relationships with teachers, professors, and classmates

    · Use the resources available to you, such as libraries and tutoring services

    · Seek therapy or counseling if needed

    · Work on having a positive attitude

    · Develop a community of support

    · Practice good study skills and habits

    · Find balance between school and personal life

    · Be accountable for your actions

    · Take care of yourself through self-care

    Chapters

    Introduction: Performance Anxiety

    Chapter 1: Putting God First in Your Academic Life

    Chapter 2: Building Relationships for Success

    Chapter 3: Utilizing Available Resources

    Chapter 4: Seeking Therapy and Counseling

    Ann Sweezer-Rogers

    Christian Content Creator & Podcaster

    Host of Take Nothing Other Than Exciting newS


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    "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

    Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

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    20 mins
  • Finding the Good in Goodbye
    Jul 26 2024

    Summary

    In this episode, Ann Sweezer-Rogers discusses the topic of saying goodbye and finding the good in it. She shares personal stories and lessons learned from saying goodbye to various situations, relationships, and loved ones. The main takeaways include relying on God's strength, recognizing that goodbyes can lead to growth and new opportunities, and understanding that some friendships and relationships are seasonal. The episode emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself, setting boundaries, and seeking God's guidance in navigating goodbyes.

    Keywords

    goodbyes, finding the good, relationships, personal growth, relying on God, valuing oneself, setting boundaries, seeking God's guidance

    Takeaways

    • Rely on God's strength and power when facing goodbyes.
    • Goodbyes can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.
    • Recognize that some friendships and relationships are seasonal.
    • Value yourself and set boundaries in relationships.
    • Seek God's guidance in navigating goodbyes.

    Titles

    • Finding the Good in Goodbyes
    • Navigating Goodbyes with Wisdom and Grace

    Sound Bites

    • "There is good in every goodbye."
    • "Don't air out your dirty laundry on social media when you're upset or frustrated with your significant other."
    • "Say goodbye to wrong thinking, wrong thoughts, and low-level thoughts."

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction and Happy Time

    02:13

    The Importance of Surviving Goodbyes

    06:09

    Lessons from Saying Goodbye: Cheating Boyfriend

    13:42

    Lessons from Saying Goodbye: Toxic Friendship

    16:34

    Lessons from Saying Goodbye: Loss of Grandmother

    21:43

    Finding the Good in Goodbye

    23:56

    Relying on God's Strength and Love

    30:07

    Blessings in Obedience

    30:33

    Conclusion and Prayer

    30:43

    Maintaining Boundaries in the Age of Social Media

    31:54

    Balancing Privacy and Sharing on Social Media

    33:26

    Avoiding Comparison in Relationships

    34:05

    Seeking Guidance from God for a Healthy Relationship

    34:18

    Prioritizing Mental Health by Limiting Social Media Use



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    36 mins
  • Emotionalism: Winning the War in Your Emotions
    Jul 12 2024

    In this episode, Ann and her husband Jeremiah discuss the topic of emotionalism and how to win the war in your emotions. They emphasize the importance of valuing yourself and understanding your worth in Christ. They also discuss the significance of surrounding yourself with the right people and being in tune with your emotions. They encourage men to be vulnerable and open with their emotions, and women to support and uplift each other. The episode concludes with a prayer for emotional healing and growth.

    Takeaways

    • Understanding your worth in Christ is essential for valuing yourself and managing your emotions effectively.
    • Surround yourself with the right people who support and uplift you.
    • Men should be encouraged to be vulnerable and open with their emotions.
    • Women should support and uplift each other, building a strong sisterhood.
    • Take time to reflect on your emotions and seek healing and growth in your emotional well-being.

    Titles

    • Valuing Yourself: Understanding Your Worth in Christ
    • Winning the War in Your Emotions: Managing Emotionalism

    Sound Bites

    • "Understanding your worth in Christ is essential"
    • "Surround yourself with the right people"
    • "Men should be encouraged to be vulnerable"

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction

    06:50

    Managing Emotions with Trust in God

    12:34

    Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

    17:15

    Being Effective and Valuing Oneself

    21:58

    Men: Being in Tune with Emotions and Valuing Oneself

    27:24

    Women: Avoiding Negative Portrayals and Building Healthy Relationships

    32:06

    Supporting and Uplifting Each Other

    38:19

    Conclusion

    39:20

    Understanding Self-Worth Through Jesus

    41:38

    Finding a Church for Self-Growth

    42:35

    Building a Strong Value System

    45:50

    Emotional Strength and Control

    47:32

    Empowering Yourself Through Personal Growth

    47:33

    Taking Action to Achieve Your Goals


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    48 mins
  • Thriving Mentally
    Jun 28 2024

    Summary

    The conversation focuses on the importance of thriving mentally and how to achieve it. It emphasizes the need to prioritize prayer and reading the Bible daily, as well as seeking professional help and support. The speaker encourages listeners to make God the CEO of their lives and to have faith in Him, even in difficult times. The conversation also highlights the significance of renewing the mind and being intentional about what we think about. It concludes with the importance of being positive and having faith and hope.

    Keywords

    thriving mentally, prayer, reading the Bible, professional help, support, making God the CEO, faith, renewing the mind, being positive

    Takeaways

    • Prioritize prayer and reading the Bible daily for mental well-being
    • Seek professional help and support for mental health
    • Make God the CEO of your life and have faith in Him
    • Renew your mind and be intentional about your thoughts
    • Choose to be positive and have faith and hope

    Titles

    • Choosing Positivity: Having Faith and Hope
    • Making God the CEO: Having Faith in Difficult Times

    Sound Bites

    • "Wait your turn, whether you're new in the faith or you've been in the faith for many, many years."
    • "Make God the CEO of your life and prioritize mental health."
    • "Have faith in God and allow Him to do extraordinary things."

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction: Importance of Mental Health

    06:38

    Chapter 1: The Battle of the Mind

    09:49

    Chapter 2: Jesus and Mental Health

    11:40

    Chapter 3: Utilizing Resources for Healing

    15:16

    Chapter 4: Seeking Help and Support

    17:07

    New Chapter

    36:31

    Introduction and Prioritizing Prayer and Reading the Word

    39:15

    Embracing a Growth Mindset

    41:16

    Challenging and Stretching Our Thinking

    44:58

    Surrounding Ourselves with Knowledgeable People

    46:42

    The Importance of Counseling and Therapy

    48:30

    Thriving Mentally in Every Area of Life

    48:40

    Introduction: The Question of Waiting

    50:41

    The Benefits of Waiting

    51:39

    The Dangers of Comparison

    52:36

    Using Your Waiting Season Wisely

    54:21

    Your Time is Coming

    54:50

    Conclusion: Prayer

    56:10

    Resources for Mental Health

    National Resources

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    • Website: nami.org
    • Offers support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

    Mental Health America (MHA)

    • Website: mhanational.org
    • Provides resources and tools for mental health awareness, prevention, and support.

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    • Website: samhsa.gov
    • Offers a national helpline and resources for individuals facing mental health and substance abuse issues.
    • Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

    Crisis Text Line

    • Website: crisistextline.org
    • Provides free, 24/7 support for those in crisis via text.
    • Text: "HELLO" to 741741

    Faith-Based Resources

    Grace Alliance

    • Website:
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    57 mins
  • From Surviving to Thriving Part 2
    Jun 14 2024

    In this conversation, Ann and her mother, Apostle Linda Sweezer Rowster, discuss the importance of thriving spiritually in these challenging times. They talk about the struggles and breakthroughs Apostle Linda faced as a female pastor and the need for women in ministry. They emphasize the significance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and being part of a church that believes in the fivefold ministry. They encourage seasoned believers to stay active in their faith and share the gospel with others. The key takeaway is that thriving spiritually involves yielding to the Lord, being planted in a church, and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide.

    Keywords

    thriving spiritually, challenges, breakthroughs, female pastors, Holy Spirit, church, fivefold ministry, seasoned believers, gospel

    Takeaways

    • Thriving spiritually is essential in challenging times.
    • Women have an important role in ministry and should be supported.
    • Being filled with the Holy Spirit and yielding to the Lord are key to thriving spiritually.
    • Being part of a church that believes in the fivefold ministry is crucial.
    • Seasoned believers should stay active in their faith and share the gospel with others.

    Titles

    • The Role of Women in Ministry
    • Thriving Spiritually in Challenging Times

    Chapters

    Introduction and Defining Thriving Spiritually

    09:32

    The Struggles of a Female Pastor

    19:17

    Continuing to Grow and Thrive as a Seasoned Believer

    26:28

    Finding a Church and Yielding to God for Spiritual Growth

    27:22

    Conclusion: Thriving Spiritually Leads to Blessings in All Areas of Life

    28:00

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