Marketplace, Marriage And Ministry With Bill & Sonya Bates

Have you ever pondered the origins of a trailblazer? Sonia Booker, a real estate development and investment virtuoso, sits down with us to unravel her journey from the vibrant streets of Jackson, Mississippi, to the apex of Georgia’s real estate arena. The tale of her ascent is not just awe-inspiring; it's a blueprint for anyone looking to harness the lessons of their youth to fuel a lifetime of achievements. Sonia's narr...

Unlock the secrets to a thriving business with the wisdom of Elicisha O'Kelley, the ownership attorney, and Tasha Boyd, the operations and process improvement guru. In a dynamic conversation, we dissect the importance of airtight legal structures and sleek operational strategies, the twin pillars essential for not just surviving but dominating in today's competitive marketplace. With their expert guidance, we delve into h...

Harness the wisdom of marketing maven Shauna Smith as we celebrate the achievements of women in the branding sphere during Women's History Month. As your guide, Sonia Tumor-Bates, I had the pleasure of delving into Shauna's profound approach to business strategy and her ability to draw out the clarity needed for ventures to flourish. The art of asking pivotal questions can pivot a business plan from good to great, and Sha...

Exploring the convergence of commerce and conviction, my co-host and I invite you on a journey through the unique world of Marketplace Ministry. Imagine a space where financial savvy meets spiritual service, and you've got the heartbeat of our latest episode. As leaders of Love Therapy Ministries, we peel back the curtain on how we navigate the dual responsibilities of pastoring and managing a church's earthly needs. And ...

Welcome to "The Blended Family Holiday Blueprint: A Special Edition Podcast," where we delve into the complexities, challenges, and joys of navigating the holiday season in a blended family setting. This special edition is curated to offer actionable advice, heartwarming stories, and expert insights to help your family create new traditions while honoring old ones.

In this series, we'll cover everything from managing ...

Strongholds are formidable barriers that hold us back from living our best lives. These mental, emotional, and sometimes physical barriers can prevent us from reaching our full potential and hinder our growth. In this short post, we will explore the significance of tearing down these strongholds and the transformative impact it can have on our lives.

Identifying the Strongholds:

The first step in tearing down strongholds is to recogn...

According to 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Strongholds are arguments raised against the knowledge of God. Lofty opinions, thoughts (or ideas) that would lead someone away from obeying Christ1) Breaking down Walls after Divorce

Any contentiousness or marital strongholds of sinful behavior or attitudes to the contrary needs to be torn down. Bring under subjection.

• Criticism
• Defensiveness
• Baggage
• Stonewalling
• Contempt

• A few Caus...

They say that love grows stronger with time, and what better way to celebrate your enduring love than by revisiting a place that holds special memories? In this blog post, we invite you to join us on a journey to Hawaii, as we explore the enchanting islands once again, but this time, with the one who holds your heart—your spouse. Get ready as we rekindle the magic and create new cherished moments together.

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1) Availability: You have to verbally seek to make amends if there’s an alt between you and your spouse.

• Being Emotionally Unavailable .. Occurs in short-term/long-term relationships
  • Unable or unwilling to share or express one's emotions with a spouse, 
  • Being disconnected from one's own emotions. 
  • Difficulty in forming close, meaningful relationship/marriage
  • Difficulty maintaining emotional intimacy with Spouse
  • Avo...

In this podcast, we will explore the topic of how to become emotionally available for your spouse: What is emotional availability? Emotional availability is taking the proper initiative to ask questions to get the right answers to potential challenges in your marriage. To avoid roadblocks and setbacks and to bond as ONE (Gen 2:24)

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As I sit here reflecting on the past, as we prepare for this final podcast episode of our "Facing The Truth" series, I can't help but think back to the year 2017 when I finally accepted my divorce. It was a challenging time in my life, filled with feelings of sadness, loss, and uncertainty. But looking back now, I realize that it was also a time of growth and transformation.

Accepting my divorce was not an easy proces...

In this episode, we explore the deep connection between depression and loneliness. We discuss how depression can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness and the impact it can have on our mental and physical health. We also share strategies and tips for managing these difficult emotions and finding support. Join us as we delve into this important topic and shed light on a common struggle that many of us face.

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1) Depression: This stage can be so dreaded that it keeps some people locked in denial, anger, or bargaining—or some combination of them. Again .. This is also a normal and necessary part of grieving

• Signs or Symptoms of Depression
  • If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning
  • If you no longer have interest in hobbies you once loved
  • If you’re isolating yourself
  • If your appetite or sleep schedule drastically changes
  • If you...

The Feeling of Guilt After Divorce

• Feeling guilty about the causes of the marriage ending
  • infidelity
  • financial troubles
  • large-scale disagreements 
  • leaving the marriage (even if it was extremely unhealthy)
  • Falling out of love (Checking out)

• A marriage is a promise to love and cherish another human being forever. Guilt about the breakdown of the marriage: You may feel guilty about the fact that the marriage didn&a...

1. The bargaining stage of grief is a stage in which you may try to negotiate with yourself or find yourself asking God to try to undo the loss.

• What are you negotiating so it will all stop?
  • Offering to be a better person, 
  • Offering to help others, or
  • To make donations as a way of dealing with and managing the pain of the loss. 
  • Negotiating with fate, a higher power, God, 
  • Wishing for miracles to negate the loss
  • negotiate wi...

• 1.) Once denial and fear have subdued, now anger sets in. 
• 3 Types of Anger (Which one is or was you?)
  • Passive Aggression - Angry but doesn’t like confrontation. You may find yourself sulking, procrastinating (putting stuff off you need to do), and pretending “everything is fine”.  A need to be in CONTROL!!!
  • Open Aggression - Lashing out in anger and rage.  Aggressive Verbally or Physically. Hurting YOU or your Ex.  You may fi...

In this podcast, we will explore the topic of fear after divorce, and why some become fearful afterward. From our experience, after the denial phase, another emotion will likely appear. And that’s FEAR. This emotion can take its toll on you if you’re not prepared. In this episode, we will show you how.

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In this podcast, we will explore the various ways in which denial can manifest in a marriage, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to overcome it. And as for us …. a Christian couple .. we also have struggled with denial in our past marriages but found ways to move forward. Whether you are in a happy relationship or struggling to make it work, this podcast will provide valuable insights and practical advice for facing the...