March 1, 2021
1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride i…
Feb. 22, 2021
Are you a spectator in life-- or are you a participant? In this episode, I want to make a distinction between those who stand back and watch the game-- and those who are in the trench, playing the game. It’s not good enoug…
Feb. 15, 2021
Recently, my wife Wendy and I watched a Netflix documentary called the Minimalists . It’s the story of American authors, podcasters, filmmakers, and public speakers Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who promote a …
Feb. 8, 2021
Sonia H. Cameron is a published author and blogger that writes to encourage career individuals in transition. Her goal is to inspire those wanting more out of their life’s purpose to find the job of their dreams. Born in Wil…
Feb. 1, 2021
There are now over 3.5 billion people who regularly spend time on social media and these numbers are continually rising. Sadly, there are those who abuse social media by trolling, bullying and creating posts that invoke nega…
Jan. 25, 2021
I Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly unite…
Jan. 18, 2021
The Apostle Paul is a prominent figure in the New Testament history of the church! He travelled and founded several Christian communities of faith in the years 30-60 AD, and wrote frequently to those congregations with inst…
Jan. 11, 2021
New Plan Life is not just a channel but a lifestyle. Here at New Plan Life we choose to live our life doing things that GIVE LIFE, not take it. Things like being productive, visiting family, calling up siblings, spending ti…
Dec. 28, 2020
The Wise men from the east arrive on the scene in Jerusalem some time after Jesus Christ is born. Their story is one of waking up, looking up, rising up, and showing up! They then bow down in humble worship. We can learn …
Dec. 14, 2020
We all struggled through the year 2020, a year filled with disappointment, ambiguity, and uncertainty. Jesus Christ was born into a dark and uncertain world in Bethlehem. The season of advent is a time of anticipation and …
Nov. 30, 2020
Are you discouraged, critical, negative and short tempered? Are you dis-satisfied with life these days? I think we all have felt it. Since march of 2020, we’ve been facing a health pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus. T…
Nov. 23, 2020
Jim Roddy is an author, keynote speaker, podcast host, moderator, business coach, and consultant. He works with high-initiative, growth-oriented organizations to help them uncover their blind spots with customers, employees,…
Nov. 16, 2020
Shonda Carter- A Sage on S.T.A.G.E and a Guide by Your Side. As a director, producer, actress, #1 Amazon bestselling author, she has created a “Won-Woman” show that has a unique perspective the Christian faith and the creat…
Nov. 9, 2020
Kristen Hogrefe Parnell writes suspenseful fiction from a Christian faith perspective for both teens and adults. Her young adult dystopian series titled, The Revisionary, received the Selah and Grace Awards for speculative f…
Nov. 2, 2020
Brenden is passionate about helping others achieve rocket level success, whether it's helping them overcome their fear of public speaking, helping startups with their pitch decks to raise capital or his current role at IBM, …
Oct. 26, 2020
Tom Gerencer is the author of the soon-to-be-published book, "I Can't Do it Without You, God," about the power of prayer to transform our lives. He has a rags-to-faith-to-riches story about a failed marriage and career, turn…
Oct. 23, 2020
Next up in the All-around leader series: The Long Jump If the 100 meter sprint was an "all-out" race to the finish line, the long jump demands much more control and consistency. The participant sprints down a runway and lea…
Oct. 19, 2020
Dave Ebert is a former professional wrestler, comedian, improv coach, credentialed minister, and podcast host based in the Chicago suburbs. He and I talk about his long-time battle with depression and how laughter can indee…
Oct. 12, 2020
Heather Erbe is the Business Development and Promotions manager for SHINE.FM in the Lansing, Mid-Michigan area. Shine.Fm is a Christ-centered radio station sponsored by Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. HEATH…
Oct. 5, 2020
Elizabeth Meyers is a veteran, the wife of a full-afterburner fighter pilot and the mother of eight energetic children. This dynamic combination leads to no small amount of chaos in her day-to-day life. The sudden death of h…
Sept. 21, 2020
Dan Owolabi is the Executive Director and co-founder of Branches Worldwide, a leadership development ministry with an innovative initiative to impact 30 leaders in 30 countries for 30 years. Branches has one big goal: To ide…
Sept. 14, 2020
What is an entrepreneur? I'm not sure I could define it, but I think I can introduce you to one today! Alex Sanfilippo started his first business at the age of 10. he began selling used golf-balls in his neighborhood and re…
Sept. 7, 2020
Lori Marini is a Motivational Coach who specializes in empowering women during their healing journey after a life crisis. Many lose their purpose and their fear of moving forward leaves them paralyzed. Coach Lori guides them…
Aug. 31, 2020
Ryan Stanley is a lifelong entrepreneur who is known for his natural ability to connect with, understand and empower those who are in pursuit of making significant changes in their personal and professional lives so they can…
Aug. 24, 2020
In 2002, Laura Warfel lost her husband Gene when he passed away from a chronic illness. After spending several years not wanting to be a widow, Laura discovered God’s dream for the next chapter of her life when she met Jon A…
Aug. 17, 2020
Episode #38 This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, let it shine, ... This beloved hymn was written by Harry Dixon Loes in the early 20th century. Its lyrics are simple for kids to easily remember and recite, with…
Aug. 3, 2020
Welcome to episode #36 of the Encouragers United Podcast! Educator, Innovator, Blogger, Author, YouTuber, Encourager. Eric Curts serves the 35 school districts here in Stark county, Ohio and all over the United States with …
July 27, 2020
Episode #35#35 Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short …