Hanging Out With Jesus Podcast
Join Lyvita every second and fourth Thursday to chat about faith, self-talk, healing, productivity, ministry, business, book reviews and Christian news. And yeah, everything in between. We will bring you interviews, inspiration, information, and implementation on how to live intentionally and be more productive.
www.lyvitabrooks.com, #hangingoutwithjesuspodcast
Episodes
104 episodes
103: Letting Go of the Past to Embrace God’s New Wonders
Navigating life's trials often feels like a solitary journey, but it's during these times that we're called to lean into our faith and trust the path God has laid out for us. My own journey through divorce and the ensuing search for purpose has...
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Season 2024
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Episode 103
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17:36
102: Rewriting Stories of Struggle into Victories of Faith
When life throws curveballs, where do you find the strength to catch them? Dr. Tyra Hodge joins host, Lyvita to share her awe-inspiring narrative of life's struggles and the need to keep her faith in God. It’s clear that her journey is a testam...
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Season 2024
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Episode 102
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34:35
101: How Does One Heal From Trauma With Insights From The Bowling
When the fabric of our lives is torn by trauma, the journey toward mending can be as daunting as it is necessary. Sarah Bowling and Isabell Bowling, a mother-daughter team and authors of
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Season 2024
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Episode 101
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44:00
Celebrating 100 Episodes and the 4 Most Important Lessons Learned
As we praise God for the 100th episode, I can't help but marvel at the unexpected gifts this podcasting journey has bestowed upon me. From the moment God inspired me down this path, I've experience lessons not just in the art of conversation bu...
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Season 2024
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Episode 100
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29:44
99: How to Jump From the Comfort Zone to the Trust Zone with Cecil Taylor
Have you ever felt the tug at your heart, urging you to step beyond the known and into a life of deeper faith? Join me, Lyvita and my guest Cecil Taylor as we traverse the path that takes us from the cozy confines of our comfort zones to the ex...
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Season 2024
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Episode 99
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37:47
98: 5 Ways to Stop People Pleasing and Start Self-Caring
Have you ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, agreeing to every request out of fear or habit? Your level of anxiety increasing because you want to say "No" but afraid of losing your job or respect from others? Lyvita sheds light...
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Season 2024
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Episode 98
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20:29
97: Are Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts Interfering with Your Peace? Ways to Deal With and Manage Them
Have you ever felt hijacked by your own thoughts? Unwanted intrusive thoughts can be more than just a nuisance; they often leave us feeling out of control and questioning our own sanity. As believers, this can be confusing. Join me, Lyvit...
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Season 2024
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Episode 97
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23:53
96: Can Art Help You Spend Time With God? Guest: Kelly Brinkman
When life feels like a glob of mess, sometimes all it takes is a stroke of creativity to clear the mind. It's my pleasure to introduce you to Kelly Brinkman, the imaginative force behind "Art for the Soul," in a conversation that reveals ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 96
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22:13
95: Crafting Clarity from Understanding in Our Stories with Valeria Elliot
Have you ever considered how the twists and turns of your personal journey have led you to where you stand today? Sit down with Lyvita Brooks and her storytelling coach, Valeria Elliott, as they embark on a poignant exploration of the essence o...
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Season 2024
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Episode 95
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35:10
94: How Fasting and Prayer Produced Gratitude on Day 32
Beginning 2024 with fasting and prayer can cause you to examine yourself bringing you closer to God. This is, Lyvita Brooks' journey, and she hopes it inspires you to seek God's face.Resources Mentioned on the Episode and suggested r...
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Season 2024
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Episode 94
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22:19
93: When God says No to Your Yes
Have you ever felt the sting when a resounding 'yes' from God unexpectedly turns into a 'no'? Sounds weird huh? What do you do?Join me, your host Lyvita, on an unexpected journey through the life of Jarius and myself in understand...
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Season 2024
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Episode 93
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18:50
92: Hanging Out With Jesus in the New Year, Intentionally
Have you ever felt the weight of mental clutter muffling God's voice in your life? I certainly have, and it's why I, Lyvita, am inviting you to clear the noise and join me on a spiritual expedition designed to renew our focus on what truly matt...
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Season 2024
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Episode 92
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16:19
91: From Adversity to Purpose through Faith
Imagine finding hope in the most challenging moments of your life, and transforming that hope into a purpose that reaches beyond yourself. That's exactly what my double cousin, Natalie Smalley, did. In a time of intense personal struggle, Natal...
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Season 2023
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Episode 91
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51:38
90: The Transformative Power of Intentional Quietness
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, needing stillness and clarity? Discover how a purposeful pause can align you with divine purpose, as I, your host Lyvita Brooks, share my personal journey on why I'm taking a sabbatical in this episode ...
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Season 2023
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Episode 90
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11:32
89: Unburdening Your Mind: A Spiritual Exercise for Intentional Living
I'm Lyvita Brooks, your host, and in this episode, I will share a practical spiritual exercise to unburden your mind. We'll explore how to turn the simple prayer - 'God, help me to filter out what I don't need to worry about' - into a powerful ...
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Season 2023
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Episode 89
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7:36
88: You Are Created To Do Good Works in Christ Jesus
Did you know that you are created for good works in Christ Jesus? HUH?? What does that mean? Well, when life throws a bunch of problems your way, you might have a tendency to forget who you are and who your God is. This episode is a...
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Season 2023
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Episode 88
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15:36
87: How Rethinking Failure: Increases Faith and Growth
What if failure wasn't the terrifying dead-end it's often painted as, but rather a stepping stone to growth and new opportunities? The uncertainties and fears that accompany failure can be daunting, but as we'll uncover, they can also be transf...
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Season 2023
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Episode 87
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16:22
86: How to Guard Your Heart During Life's Hiccups
Ever found yourself in a transition, and all of a sudden, you're not doing the things you love anymore? I've been there! Traveling, moving, rebranding my business, even venturing into a failed book club - these unexpected turns caught me off gu...
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Season 2023
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Episode 86
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18:51
85: Planning with God to Set Monthly Goals with Intention
This episode is a profound exploration of strategic thinking, intentional living, all centered around planning for your next month's goals. The host, Lyvita, shares her story of how spending a day with the Lord helped her see that she lef...
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Season 2023
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Episode 85
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17:28
84: Building a Healthy Relationship with Yourself, in Christ
Do you like being alone? Are you feeling lonely because you are alone? Hi, I'm your host, Lyvita Brooks, and this episode of Hanging Out with Jesus Podcast is all about finding strength in solitude and nurturing an empowering relationship...
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Season 2023
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Episode 84
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25:04
83: How to Live Intentionally and Daily In Christ
Have you ever lost track of what you were doing or the passion or meaning for why you were doing something? We unravel what it means to live intentionally and daily to get back on track and regain your passion all because you spent time with th...
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Season 2023
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Episode 83
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29:13
82: 5 Steps to Embracing the Unfamiliar as You Transition Into a New Season of Life
Ever felt those nudges from God, guiding you to embrace the unfamiliar? They can be scarey, can't they? We kick off the conversation by highlighting the impact of censorship laws on our ministries and businesses. It's a crucial topic that empha...
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Season 2023
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Episode 82
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18:34
81: Living Life as God's Beloved Child: Insights from Cecil Taylor
Do you struggle with internal insecurity and a constant feeling of being unloved? Join me, Lyvita Brooks, in a heartfelt conversation with Cecil Taylor, author of "Live Like You're Loved: Fully Accepting That You Are Loved, Forgiven, Sent and E...
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Season 2023
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Episode 81
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26:01
80: Embracing God's Power During A Crisis: A Chat with Cecil Taylor
Navigating life's crises can feel overwhelming, but what if there was a way to face these challenges with renewed faith and mental resilience? In our recent episode of Hanging Out with Jesus Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Cecil Ta...
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Season 2023
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Episode 80
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39:56
79: Healthy Tips To Jump Start Cleaning Your Temple
God’s given us temples, bodies to take care on. We are to keep them physically, mentally, and spiritually clean. Susan Neal gives us tips on how to jumpstart the process.Susan Neal RN has a masters in health science and an MBA. She live...
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Season 2023
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Episode 79
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33:35
78: What Long-lasting Impact Will You Leave Behind? (Part 4 of 4)
This episode talks about how the Israelites went "Baal-hog-wide" happy after Gideon passed and ways we can avoid going down that same road. What we leave behind is vital and should be taken into consideration, especially for those believe...
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Season 2023
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Episode 78
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16:43
77: What god Are You Worshipping On The Side? (Part 3 of 4)
There is only one God, God Almighty, the Creator of All, the I AM That I AM. And yet, we don't obey His voice but cry to Him when things get to messy for us to handle. The point is that we are worshipping other gods (things, people, etc) which ...
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Season 2023
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Episode 77
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17:20
76: Who Are You Standing Up For? (Part 2 of 4)
Gidion’s father Joash stood up for him when the townsmen wanted him dead. As believers are we standing up for those who are being persecuted for righteousness sake? This episode is talking about standing up for the rights of those who are follo...
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Season 2023
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Episode 76
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23:35