Refocus
By Payton Goldston
Just like your first cup of coffee or that morning jog, this podcast is intended to get your day started spiritually as you do physically.
New episodes weekly. #refocus
Refocus Mar 19, 2023
What is Excellence (throwback episode)
Check out this throwback episode from a few years ago!
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Monthly Recap January 2023
One month into the new year and I've already went through a lot. Hear my thoughts! #refocus #refocusmoment
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For as he thinks in his heart, so is he
Scripture reference: Proverbs 23:6-7
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Endurance Produces Character
After almost 3 years I'm back with a new episode.
Scripture reference:
Romans 5: 3 & 4
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Agree to Disagree
With a new chapter in our country is upon us with the election of Joe Biden, I wanted to discuss about how important it is to agree to disagree.
Scripture reference:
Romans 14:1-23
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Snap Out of It!!
With the elections right around the corner, it's hard not to get caught up in the emotions that rise up.
However God's word tells us to take captive of thoughts that go against His word...so in other words SNAP OUT OF IT!!
Scripture reference:
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV
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Know Why You're Grateful (throwback episode)
Are you grateful for God?
If so, do you know why?
The definition of thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude, especially to God. So in order to express our gratitude to God, we must know why we are grateful.
Scripture Reference:
Psalm 95:2
Psalm 23
Psalm 30:1
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Don't Be Anxious
Paul talks to several churches about refocusing on God (or the things of God) throughout his letters in the new testament. This shows us how important constant refocusing is.
So how do we refocus emotionally?
The state of our emotions can effect our minds and bodies.
Scripture reference:
Philippians 4:4-7 NLT
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For Granny
It is said that a grandmother is a remarkable woman. A wonderful combination of warmth, kindness, laughter, and love. Those are the some of the words that come to mind when I think about her. I remember as a child being so excited to fly up to New York from Arizona to go see her. To hug her…to be spoiled by her.
I would love the time we would spend together, taking the subway to wherever we needed to go. Walking past the Yankee’s stadium, going to church, even summers out here in Sumter. All still very vivid memories 20+ years later.
As I reminisce, I realized how God was using her to reach me. She taught me the power of prayer. I had no clue of the words I was speaking over my life and to God at that time, but It planted a seed. It helped shape my faith in Jesus, giving my life to Him at 16. It helped me get through my mother’s death at 19. It helped me wait patiently until I married my wife at 28, and I know it God will see me through this time as well.
God showed me love, through her love. God taught me wisdom, through her wisdom. God showed me strength, through her strength. For that I am eternally grateful. As we leave today, I know we may still mourn, but let us rejoice, for it is said to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She is in paradise, and she lives on through the memories of each of us.
I love you Granny. You are the best Grandmother anyone could have. I miss you so much. Until we met again.
Scripture Reference
2 Corinthians 5:8
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Firm in Faith (I Still Believe Movie Review)
Today I'm reviewing the movie I Still Believe featuring K.J. Apa & Britt Robertson about the true life story of Christian singer Jeremy Camp and his first wife Melissa. God reminded me through this movie about what faith is.
Scripture reference:
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Forgiveness and Moving Forward (The Photograph Movie Buff Review)
Today I'm going to talk about the recent movie called The Photograph with Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield and what lesson God showed me about forgiveness through it.
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Live In Love
It's been while since my last podcast episode. I wanted to give people some time to listen and reflect on the last episode. I had some great conversations over the past few weeks and it lead me to understanding more about speaking and acting in love.
Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8
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Let's Reconcile
Following up on an IG live I did with my friend Manny Gambino & I discuss more on us being ministers of reconciliation.
IG Live: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA__G89jmwM/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
I want to encourage everyone to ask themselves the question "How can I help?".
How can we reconcile the broken relationships the keep us from being united, in both the church and the world?
Scripture Reference:
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 & Ephesians 4:29
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Relationships (Throwback Episode)
I was reminded of how valuable relationships are recently. As we celebrate those who have served in the Armed Forces, we usually remember the ones we know personally. The kingdom of God is founded on relationship. We see it throughout the Bible. God constantly wanting relationship with us, and us going through seasons of relationship with Him.
Scripture reference:
Matthew 27: 37-40 ESV
And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
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No Holds with Jeremy Duran
On this weeks episode, Jeremy Duran of the No Holds Podcast is my special guest. We talk bout his upbringing, how his podcast No Holds first started, and how he takes time out of his day to refocus on God.
Connect with Jeremy:
Website: https://linktr.ee/no_holds_
Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-holds
Email: noholds@icloud.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noholdss/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1y0nopameIEBFwD067n_A
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The Process with Belinda Handy
Today's episode I have my sista from anotha mista Belinda Handy on the phone with me as we discuss her upcoming EP "The Process". We also talk about her upbringing as a Preachers kid, what lead her to being the woman of God she is today, and what she does to refocus on God daily.
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Instagram: @me1shay
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Transparency equals freedom (Throwback Episode)
We see that by being transparent with both God and people can lead to a freedom unlike any other. Transparency with trusted people shows the glory of God in your life, possibly helping and/or changing that person’s life. Transparency with God, brings restoration to your heart and transformation to your mind. Ultimately freeing you of condemnation because you seek redemption.
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Don't Be Lazy
I was inspired by some friends of mine to make sure I didn't get lazy during this time when I have so much time on my hands.
Self discipline and self control are very valuable things during this time... DON'T BE LAZY! LOL
Scripture references:
2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV, 2 Timothy 2:4 ESV, Titus 1:8 ESV
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3 Things We Should be Doing During This Time
During these crazy times I've seen division within the church. As followers of Christ, this is a very valuable time for us to spread the Gospel of Jesus and show the world Jesus is real through our love for one another.
So today I talk about 3 things I believe we should be doing during this time.
Scripture Reference: Mark 16:15 (ESV), Psalm 37:7 (NIV), & Ephesians 4:2 (NLT)
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Double Feature - Faith & Wisdom + The Way Back (Movie Buff review)
In a double feature podcast today I encourage you to stay faith use wisdom in this time when many are fearful. Also I'm testing my movie review skills, reviewing The Way Back starring Ben Afleck.
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Reset Your Focus
On the first episode of the Refocus Podcast in 2020 we talk about the necessity of refocusing on what God's will is for you. sometime its not always what you do in you local church/ministry. Many times its serving/dedicating your time to the people around you.
Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:2 ESV,AMP, & MSG.
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