Are you chasing the right things in life? In this episode, Dr. Gene Mims challenges us to consider our priorities, put God first, and trust Him to provide what truly matters.

🗝️ Key Topics

• (3:32) Priorities matter more than excuses.
• (13:21) God has everything we need.

• (15:40) Contentment is found in God's promises.
• (23:59) Faith means choosing strength and courage.

📖 Key Scriptures

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Haggai 2:1-9

💬Quote from the Episode

• " You don’t need anything if you know the one who has everything. You don’t need to know everything if you know the one who knows everything."

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Are you weighed down by worry? Dr. Gene Mims shows us how to release tomorrow's fears and live with confidence in God's provision today.

🗝️ Key Topics

• (7:43) There is a clear line between concern and worry.
• (8:55) The key to life is seeking God first.

• (16:34) Faith is a choice that steadies us in life's storms.
• (17:25) Every day prepares us for eternity.

📖 Key Scriptures

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proverbs 20:24
• ⁠Matthew 6:25-34⁠
• ⁠Philippians 4:6
• Romans 8:28

💬Quote from the Episode

• "I don't think why we think that we don't need to love God now, and everything's going to be alright there [Heaven]. So, that makes every moment in this life a moment of preparation, and understanding, growth, and development in loving the Lord and serving the Lord, or not, as we prepare for eternity."

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If the Bible truly holds the answers we need, why do we so often treat it like an afterthought? This week, Dr. Mims calls us back to the foundation we can't live without.

🗝️ Key Topics

• (7:15) Scripture is alive and speaks directly to us.
• (12:38) The Word of God creates faith in our lives.

• (22:59) Seeking God daily starts with opening His Word.

📖 Key Scriptures

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Proverbs 18:20-21
• Proverbs 16:20
• Proverbs 30:5-6

💬Quote from the Episode

• "The Word of God draws us into the heart of Godso that we love what God loves. And we're opposed to what God hates. You know what the opposite of love is? It's not hate, it's selfishness. When you're in the Word of God, you're not going to be selfish very long. You realize that God is God and you're not."

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When life doesn’t make sense, it’s easy to wonder what’s really happening. In this special first solo episode, Dr. Gene Mims encourages us to trust that God is leading, even when we can’t see the whole picture.🗝️ Key Topics

• (4:07) God directs our steps, even when life doesn't make sense.
• (6:06) Life is filled with mystery, but God uses it to grow us.

• (11:39) Today must be our priority, not tomorrow's worries.
• (17:33) God created you with a unique purpose and mission.

📖 Key Scriptures

• ⁠Proverbs 20:24
• ⁠Matthew 6:33-34
• Proverbs 27:1
• Luke 12:16-21
• Proverbs 16:1-3, 9

💬Quote from the Episode

• “The Lord directs our steps, which means he'ssovereign. He controls everything in the universe, including our steps. He's bringing us somewhere, he's directing us somewhere. And that somewhere includesall the ups and downs in life that will equip us to get wherever he's leading."

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Too often we try to hide or manage sin on our own—and it only leaves us stuck. In this message, Dr. Gene Mims reminds us that real change comes when we confess, forsake, and let God do what only He can: restore us fully.🗝️ Key Topics

• (2:39) Confession and leaving sin behind always go together.
• (4:55) Sin always affects relationships—even if it feels hidden.

• (13:29) Trying to hide or manage sin only multiplies it.
• (18:50) God forgives and cleanses when we truly own our sin.

📖 Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 28:13
• ⁠1 John 1:5-9
• Psalm 32

💬Quote from the Episode

• “God's done his part. Our part is to confess andforsake so that He can forgive and cleanse. Confess and forsake…that's our part. His part is to forgive and cleanse.”

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🎧 Episode Overview

In this message, Dr. Gene Mims unpacks thetransformative power of the gospel—not just in saving us, but in shaping us to bear fruit and reflect Christ in the world. We’re reminded that the message of Jesus is not just something we receive, but something we’re called to live andshare. This is a timely and convicting message for anyone desiring to live a life of true influence and spiritual impact.🗝️ Key Topics

• (1:59) Your life can point people to Jesus.
• (4:08) Every believer is called to share the Good News.
• (18:51) Time is short, and the Gospel matters.
• (21:20) The Gospel is inclusive -- available to all.

📖 Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 11:30
• Acts 2

💬Quote from the Episode

• "It's not fear that keeps us from sharing the message, it's ultimately the fact that we don't truly love people."

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Struggling with anger? You’re not alone — but you’re not stuck.
In today’s message, Dr. Gene Mims unpacks a powerful truth: anger, when left unchecked, can lead us down destructive paths — but God offers a better way. If you're tired of letting emotions control you, this episode will point you to the wisdom and grace that can lead to real freedom.📝 Key Points

(02:24) The world's normalization of anger

(04:28) Righteous anger vs. Sinful Anger

(12:37) Who you are in Jesus Christ

(16:27) Practical ways to respond to anger through the guidance of the Holy Spirit

📖 Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 9:11
• Psalm 37
• Galatians 5:19-23
• Ephesians 4:26-27

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