Keep Moving Forward - Christian Guidance for Living a Life of Perseverance
If you're looking for guidance and inspiration, you're in the right place. Life is full of questions and decisions - some big, some small. Pastor Thom O'Leary give practical everyday guidance and inspiration from a Christian faith perspective. Whether you're a Christian, or just curious about a positive way to bring God into your life, you'll find Thom's gentle positive messages helpful. No guilt or fear. Just inspiration and guidance based on a loving God. We all make mistakes in life, and that's okay - God still loves you. All of you is welcome here. Experience how faith can be a positive and inspiring part of your life.To listen to more episodes or to make a donation to help support these podcasts, please visit: ThomOleary.org
Episodes
164 episodes
Your Advantage!
Sometimes in life we forget what we actually have. Life can get so full, so busy, so confusing in an ever-changing world that we literally forget the blessings that are available to us. Do you ever feel like you get so stuck on wha...
•
27:48
Living Lighter
Anyone of us can find ourselves seemingly carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. We can get so spiritually and emotionally bogged down that it affects our physical health. If you're feeling overwhelmed by life right now, I t...
•
27:27
How to Handle Suffering
The reality, in this world we live in, is no one is immune to suffering. Period. We can suffer spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and even financially. If you or someone you care about is suffering right now - or you wa...
•
27:01
The Big Game Plan for Your Life!
We live in a crazy world where crazy things happen, and it can be so disheartening. It can make us feel lost, alone, and not sure what to do. If you have ever felt lost, disillusioned or afraid from all that's going on in the world thes...
•
26:57
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
We've all been there when we hear of something bad happening to a really nice person and we wonder why. Or we have bad things happen to us when we're trying to do as much good as possible. If you can relate to this, please join me for t...
•
26:34
You Have Been Chosen!
Everyone of us desires a deep sense of purpose. It's easy to feel lonely and in this huge world to think we're just an accident. If you've ever felt lost or alone in life, then please join me for this week's message.But the trut...
•
26:25
Getting Your Hopes Up High
Perhaps you can remember as a child when an adult said, "Don't get your hopes up high." If you ever felt discouraged by a phrase like this and DO believe in having high hopes (or want to), then please join me for this week's message.
•
28:58
Preparing for the Battle
In life it is inevitable to have struggles, arguments, and fights. If you ever find yourself in conflicts - whether at work, with family, neighbors, government or unjust strangers -...
•
26:43
Living Your Best Life!
Any one of us can get sucked into the mundane. We find ourselves on the treadmill of life, just going through the motions. If you have ever wanted to feel a deeper sense of true purpose in your life, then please join me for this week's ...
•
26:27
Becoming the New You!
There are certain things that can make us feel new, like a new haircut, new clothes, or a new car. But nothing compares like becoming a new person. If you (or someone you know) is going through a life transition or looking for a new pat...
•
29:25
He's Not Mad at You, He's Mad about You!
So many people go through life thinking, assuming, or believing that God is angry at them. I know it sure can seem this way at times. Please join me this week if you have ever felt this way.Sometimes it is because we're no...
•
26:26
Come Alive!
Your circumstances may have you dead to joy, dead to peace, maybe even dead to hope. If you or someone you care about is in this kind of dark place, I think this will help. Join me for this week's message and we'll work through ...
•
25:50
You're Blessed!
If we could only understand and believe how blessed we are by God, our anxiety levels, fear levels, and worry levels would all dramatically drop. Imagine facing challenges feeling, "Hey, God's got this!" If you could use more of...
•
26:37
Finding Freedom
There are so many things in life that we can get entangled with. Things that have a grip on us and are holding us back from our true potential. If you have ever felt trapped in life, whether in a job, a relationship, by financial challe...
•
27:29
Finding Joy in the Struggle
Life is made up in seasons. We can have seasons that are light and fun, and we can have seasons that are heavy and intense. Do you feel like your life is intense right now? (Or maybe that of someone you care about?) Then please jo...
•
26:42
What Causes Fights?
Have you ever been in an argument, even with a loved one, and you actually forget what you were fighting about?! If you have ever found yourself arguing with someone you love (and wish there was a better way) then please join me for thi...
•
25:47
Taming the Tongue
We have all been there. Words come flying out of our mouths that we wish we wouldn't have said. If we could only grab the words out of the middle of the air and suck them back in…If you sometimes say things you wish you could take b...
•
23:30
Turning Faith into Action
It can be easy for our faith to grow cold. We can get too busy on one hand, or too lackadaisical on the other, causing our faith to weaken. If you have ever felt your faith wain and were not sure how to re-ignite it, then please join me...
•
25:27
Getting Through Tough Times
Life can quickly serve up challenges with no notice. I'm reminded that Jesus warned us ahead of time that we would have trials and tribulations this side of Heaven. If you're facing challenges in life (or want to be prepared for wh...
•
26:24
Get Your Joy Back!
Life can throw us curveballs that we just didn't see coming! In the midst of our challenges, it's easy to lose our joy. If you or someone you know is missing the joy that life once had, join me this week as we discover God's path ...
•
27:00
Pressing on Toward the Goal
There are goals that God is calling you to. They may be spiritual goals, emotional health goals, physical health goals, financial goals, or even relationship goals. I call those goals "God–shaped" goals. If you ever fe...
•
25:19
Attitude Affects Everything
Did you know that the attitudes we hold powerfully shape our lives? Our attitudes absolutely affect our feelings, decisions, and actions. This means that you can change each day by intentionally choosing your attitude.Join ...
•
26:22
Talk to God!
So many times we pray to God as a last resort versus a first response. Almost like we've tried everything to fix the problem and we say to ourselves, "I guess we better pray about it." Join me this week to learn how God invites us ...
•
27:07