Did you start your 2019 on fire for reaching your goals and dreams? Well so did I! And while I started the year on fire, I can not necessarily say that I have met the goals I set out to achieve. The truth is I have found it is easy to find yourself distracted, unmotivated, and uninspired. Can you relate? On this journey I have learned that when we are honest about out shortcomings, we are better able to address them and have a better outcome.

In today's episode, your host Tamika Mahomes is sharing 5 things you need to do in order to press past the obstacles that are keeping you from achieving those dreams. These 5 points are sure to get you refocused and find that motivation and zeal that you have been lacking. This podcast is meant to encourage you to find the transition from allowing life's circumstances to stop you to allowing life's circumstances to push you!

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The 5 topics we will cover are:

• How to make sense of your "no"
• Why you need to go back to the beginning
• Roles necessary to your success (yours & God's) 
• Why controlling your time is essential
• How to recommit to the purpose God has given you

Quotes:
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"One thing that we must understand about life is that we can not control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond to it."
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"Setbacks and final destination are not the same thing."

"No does not mean that it is over, no means you may need to work a little harder."

"We often can get so caught up in the dreams of others that we forget about the dreams that God has given us."

​"Get to a place where you stop allowing discouragement and defeat to stop you from pursuing your dreams."

​Have you ever found yourself asking, what is the purpose of marriage? While many people ask this question, many people still find this to be an unanswered question. The truth is anyone can tell you what they think the purpose of marriage is, but the Bible shows us what the true meaning of marriage is. 

On today's episode of the Flourish In Purpose podcast, your host Tamika Mahomes, answers the question, What is the purpose of marriage? Join us today as we uncover the Biblical truths about marriage, and understand how our marriages are meant to bring glory to God.  

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On this episode we will:

• Understand the Biblical truth behind marriage
• Cover the topics of connection, servanthood, and connecting
• Unpack biblical texts from Genesis 2, and Ephesians 5
• Determine the connection between our relationship with Christ, and our relationship with one another

Quotes:
"The ultimate purpose of marriage is to bring glory to God."
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"God told Adam he needed a helpmeet and then provided it for him."

"When you submit to your husband, you are submitting unto God."

"Sacrifice is about loving through and in all things."

​"Our marriages need to be a reflection of who God is and what God has done in our lives."

To hear the marriage Q&A from Innovation Church go here: ​http://www.inc4u.org/our-app

Have you ever messed up so badly that you felt unusable by God? Have you even allowed your past mistakes to stop you from drawing closer to God? Well, if you have today's podcast is for you. Join us for today's episode, where as host Tamika Mahomes explores the story of Peter's post-resurrection encounter with Jesus. An encounter after he messed up so badly that he felt Jesus was done with him. As we unpack the text,  of John 21:1-7 we watch how Jesus response to Peters mess, and we begin to see that although Peter messed up, Jesus still had a plan for him. Through Peters story we are reminded that even through we may have messed up and fallen short, God is not through with us yet.

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Show Highlights:

• While Peter’s response was to run from Jesus, Jesus’ response was to call him back to him.
• What we are connected to, influences who we are a servant to
• Loving God is reflected in obeying God
• Progress requires  confrontation

Quotes:
"We often do not want to admit it but our connections and our surroundings can begin to influence who truly reigns over our lives."
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"Love does not have If/Then conditions."

"If people can boldly life their lives in this world, we should be able to boldly live our lives for Christ."

"There can be no progress without head-on confrontation." -Christopher Hitchens

Have you ever struggled with the perfectionist syndrome? If I can be honest, we all have! We struggle to be perfect in order to look good in front of others, but the truth is, being perfect is merely a human requirement. God never called us to be perfect, and if God does not requires perfection neither should we. We must get to a place where we stop striving to be perfect and start reaching to being more like Christ. It is in our shortcomings, it is in our realness, that we are able to relate to others. Check out todays podcast to hear more!

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Show Highlights:

• God is perfect we are not
• Our imperfections make us relatable
• Our imperfections make us dependent 
• Dependability is about growing through our imperfections

Quotes:
"You are not perfect when your relatable, your perfect when you find your dependability on the one that is perfect."

"While God does hold me to a higher standard, he does not hold me to a standard of perfection."
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"And all of us must get to the point where we understand that perfection is a human standard not a God standard."

"Dependability is about growing through your imperfections."
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Completely raw and completely unedited, todays podcast is your host coming with a prayer. Last week we talked about the importance of connecting with God in prayer, and today we are putting that work into action. Join your host Tamika Mahomes as she prays for the hearts, minds and souls of the Flourish In Purpose listeners. 

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In today’s episode we are discussing the topic of pressing on. In todays text, Philippians 3:13-14 Paul reminds the importance of pressing forward. The thing about life, is it will always provide us a reason to stop pressing, but the Bible reminds us we must learn how to press anyways. Join your host Tamika Mahomes as she explains the three essential steps to moving forward and pressing into what God has for you!

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Show highlights:

• Why your past matters
• Why we can't move forward if we are stuck in the past
• The transition from past to future
• Why the unknown is necessary in knowing God
• Why growth is necessary to becoming greater

Quotes:

“While our past is essential to our stories, God does not call us to dwell in our past.”

“In order for change to happen we have to open ourselves up to allow change to occur.”

“God does not shape us when everything is comfortable and familiar.”

“Our past helps to shape us and mold us into who we are becoming.” 

​Welcome to the very first episode of the Flourish In Purpose podcast, in today’s episode we are discussing the key that you need to succeed in 2019, FOCUS! I know that sometimes life may be hard and that sometimes it might be messy, but in the midst of the changes, we must learn to focus. 
 
Life is moving whether or not we are. We have to get to a place where we stop allowing distractions to reign king and start taking control of our life. Sometimes life may be hard and messy, but we have to get to a place where we stop allowing things and people to prevent us from doing what God has called us to do. Lack of focus can be our most significant limitations however today I am going to share ways to help you find focus even when life tries to take our attention. ​

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​Show highlights:

• How the apostle Paul found focus
• How to make an impact no matter the situation
• How limits can be our motivation to success
• Why it is necessary to set goals
• How to make our dreams reality

Quotes:

“God does not stop our assignment because of the fact that life happens.”

“The saying that time waits for no one is true. Time is moving whether or not you are on the journey. We have to stop allowing THINGS to keep up from our FUTURE”.

“Sometimes we get so focused on what things look like around us that we never allow the opportunity for our situation to impact others.”

“A goal without a deadline is just a dream.” -Robert Herjavec

​Guys, I have been keeping a HUGE secret, and I am so glad to announce that I can finally share!

As you know I told you I have big dreams for the Flourish In Purpose community in 2019 but did you know that one of those things included a podcast, yep you heard me right a PODCAST! I am so excited to announce that the launch of my podcast, the Flourish In Purpose podcast is coming this week!

The Flourish In Purpose podcast is a weekly Christian lifestyle podcast that will inspire, motivate and challenge you in living your life for Christ. Expect weekly insight from your host Tamika Mahomes as well as other inspirational guests.
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So I know you may be asking when is the podcast coming. And the answer is SOON! The very next post that you see on this blog will be the release of our very first episode. And while I want to share more, I do not want to ruin the surprise. So I'll say this, stay tuned my friend, stay tuned! 

As always I make content to help reach and interact with you all so I ask that you comment below, or email me at flourishinpurpose@gmail.com topics that you want to hear about on the podcast. Share your social media information and website and I will be sure to shout you out on air!

Well friends that is all for now, I am so so soooooo excited to go on this journey and to take you all with me. So guys stay tuned! Ekkkk!