Practices for Vital Living
By Upendo Fellowship
Practices for Vital LivingDec 22, 2021
S2 E6: Former Hindu Turned Christian
This episode, our host Andras Paul joins special guest Jit Chawla for a session on his conversion from Hinduism to Christianity. Jit Chawla speaks candidly about his experience as a Christian.
S2 E5: Caring for One's Mental Health in a Pandemic
This episode our host Kathrynne Paul joins special guest Tajuana Lordeus for a discussion about mental health: before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. We'll focus on age demographics and the mental health challenges of front line workers. Is the pandemic over? What are the mental health challenges of getting to back to "normal?"
S2 E4: From Knowledge to Application for a Healthy Lifestyle
This episode reiterates a three-part blueprint toward a healthy lifestyle from the previous episode and how to apply and actualize it in our lives. We acknowledge that logic and evidence are not enough for us to humble ourselves before Jesus Christ. We establish that we must be knowledgeable about the human body, natural remedies, and pharmaceutical drugs. Then we provide several ways to turn our knowledge into lifestyles of optimal health.
Resources
The Holy Bible
The Divine Prescription and Science of Health and Healing by Dr. Gunther B. Paulien
S2 E3: From Disease to Health
This episode answers the questions below.
What causes disease?
Who heals?
What are the conditions for healing?
We revamp the NEWSTART framework and submit that the principles of health are within our grasp. It's our responsibility to follow the principles of health.
Resource: The Holy Bible
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S2 E2: Your Response to the Church
This episode elaborates on the purpose of the church, especially the main purpose of the church, and the problems that the church is uniquely charged to solve.
Resources: The Holy Bible and Growing in Christ by Dr. Kwabena Dankor
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S2E1: The Christian Church
This episode explains the nature and purpose of the Christian church and explains controversies surrounding the church. It shows that even in the midst of controversy and opposition, the Christian church is guaranteed to succeed.
Resources: The Holy Bible and Growing in Christ by Dr. Kwabena Dankor
Season 2 Trailer
Learn more about the Practices for Vital Living podcast and meet our hosts for Season 2.
S1 E22: The Demise of Society
Part 3 of our series The Conspiracy Against the Family focuses on the demise of society. Listen as host Michael Folkes highlights the crucial role of fathers and mothers in the lives of their children and their impact on society. When parents or guardians fail to rear children in the reverence and discipline of God, the consequences are detrimental to society. However, when parents raise children based on God's instructions, children are much more likely to become decent, loving, and responsible adults. Illustrations are given from the Bible.
Resources
The Holy Bible
S1 E21: God's Ideal Thwarted
This episode is part two of our series on The Conspiracy Against the Family. Listen as we highlight the crucial role of God's communication to His children for the purpose of our well-being as it pertains to our origin and to the family, the way God defines it. God created the Biblical family and holds absolute control of it. It cannot be redefined or improved upon. Any such attempts seek to undermine God and harm us.
Resources
The Holy Bible
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S1 E20: Broken State
Today's episode Broken State kicks off the first installment of this month's series on The Conspiracy Against the Family.
This month's host Michael Folkes takes us back to the perfect family God created and how that family chose a broken state. Why is the family broken? Is that what God intended? What are best practices for mending brokenness in the family?
Resources
The Holy Bible
S1 E19: Authentic Christian Faith Pt. 4 - Embracing Sanctification
This is the final episode in our series on Authentic Christian Faith. In this episode on Embracing Sanctification, we'll bring all the previous topics into context as we work out our salvation in the process of sanctification.
Resources
The Holy Bible
S1 E18: Authentic Christian Faith Pt. 3 - Handling Suffering
This week's episode is Part 3 in our series on Authentic Christian Faith. We focus on grappling with the practical reality of suffering and how we can learn from Jesus and the Word to get through it strong.
Resources
The Bible
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S1 E17: Authentic Christian Faith Pt. 2 - Mirroring Obedience
This episode is Part 2 in our series on Authentic Christian Faith. Listen as we examine God's righteousness and how we can be empowered to follow that in our own lives through obedience.
Resource: The Holy Bible
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S1 E16: Authentic Christian Faith: Understanding Love
Join this month's host Jit Chawla as he starts a new series on Authentic Christian Faith. This first episode is on Understanding Love. Listen as we explore God's love for us and how that can make us love Him and others more.
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S1 E15: Adopting a Growth Mindset: Learning on the Road to Emmaus
For the conclusion of our series on the exploration of success, we will discuss growth mindset and its relationship to learning and success.
Resources
- Bible
- On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life
- @ThierryHenry, Twitter
- https://www.dnapeople.co.uk/the-first-four-minutes-the-growth-mindset-of-entrepreneurs/
S1 E14: Accepting Personal Responsibility: Looking for Life in All the Wrong Places
Part 4 in our five-part series on the Principles of Success discusses the importance of accepting personal responsibility for our choices and how doing so leads to success.
Resources
Bible
On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life
S1 E13: Emotional Intelligence: Understanding One's Emotions and the Emotions of Others
Join us as we focus on how empathy and emotional self-control are key to success.
Resources
The Bible
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S1 E12: Self-Awareness: What To Do When Off-Course and How To Get Back On
Join us for Part Two of our series on the Five Principles of Success. This week, we will discover how a condemned thief's self-awareness led to a successful outcome.
Episode resources: Bible; On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life
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S1 E11: Self-Motivation: Christ Planned His Work and Worked His Plan (and So Should You!)
This month's host Kathrynne Paul starts a new series on the Five Principles of Success. She starts the series with this week's episode looking at the story of Christ's death and how having a plan and setting goals are critical for motivation, and ultimately, success.
Resources
- Forbes Magazine ((https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinconklin/2018/12/18/new-years-resolutions-are-for-loserstake-these-4-steps-instead/#22e005a95e2c),
- Bible,
- On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life
S1 E10: Hope: Death Has No Power
Consider hope in relation to practices for vital living, the breath of freshness, and the human race.
S1 E9: State of the Dead
This episode addresses the state of the dead, how death is proven to be toothless, and how our fear of death is managed. We encourage listeners to live life to their fullest because the life giver has power over death.
Sources: Amazing Facts, The Bible
S1 E8: Life: plan of salvation
This episode addresses what happened to humans in the past, what went wrong, and how it will be solved. What example do we have indicating such, and how we can continue living with hope?
Resources
- Docio-Fernandez L., García Mateo C. (2015) Speech Production. In: Li S.Z., Jain A.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7488-4_199
- Bible, King James Version (Gateway Bible) and biblehub
- Oxford Dictionary online, Speech.
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S1 E7: Framework and Foundation
In this episode, we'll explore the complex but yet simple layout for the the system of breathing. This is the structure that is needed to achieve freshness. We'll also discuss the background that has led to loss of freshness and the need for freshness.
S1 E6: Adversity and Destiny
This episode addresses the role of humanity in the great controversy between God and Satan. It highlights our victory and final restoration. It highlights the truth that should inform every human life.
S1 E5: The Royal Law
This episode addresses why we must treat others right and how that fits into vital living.
S1 E4: Cardinal Principle of Self-Care
This episode addresses why we must take good care of ourselves and how that fits into vital living.
S1 E3: Two Kinds of Sons and Daughters
This episode addresses the difference between how believers relate to God and how non-believers relate to God.
S1 E2: Tell Me What I Dreamed
This episode relates a story from the book of Daniel about the amazing credibility of the Bible.
S1 E1: First and Foremost About Vital Living
This episode relates a story about the relationship and purpose that gives satisfaction to our existence.
Practices for Vital Living: Trailer
Upendo Fellowship presents: Practices for Vital Living. This show is for anybody who seeks to understand Christianity and how that belief system can help them live a life of vitality. Each week, we will provide you with tips, tools, and a support system to help you live a healthier and more satisfying life.