The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

The Gods of the Foreigners

Listen to why it’s important to maintain fellowship with like-minded believers and stay in your bible to stay close to God.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams reads from Deuteronomy 31:16-21 to talk about the gods of the foreigners, those who don’t know God as their Lord and Savior. She shares why we shouldn’t glorify money, our jobs and materialistic things, nor let the world change our name and character.
 
"Most of us have taken on the values of society and lost sight of our identity." - [12:44]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:01] The gods of the foreigners
[03:48] Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King
[09:01] Moses goes to the mountaintop
[09:57] Don’t forget the God who blessed you
[12:??] Daniel and the princes of Judah
[14:28] Outro
 
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The mark of the beast is not

Listen to how you can make sure you don’t receive the mark of the beast
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams discusses 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9 after hearing people describe the COVID-19 vaccine as the “mark of the beast.” She uses these verses to remind us to not be alarmed or worried about the things that we hear. Listen as she shares what we can do to ensure we do not receive the mark of the beast.
 
"Million dollar question is how can you make sure you don’t receive the mark? Well, you need to know that this beast is a false Christ." - [09:57]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:14] What is the beast?
[03:06] 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9
[05:32] The man of lawlessness
[08:24] Not the beast
[09:57] The key to Christianity
[14:24] Outro
 
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The battle for our seed

Listen to why you should protect your seed.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about protecting your seed, whether it’s the seed you sow in church or the seed for the kingdom of God. She shares the story about Mose’s mom who places him a basket to protect him from getting killed. This story reminds us to battle for our seed and know that we’re not alone.
 
"Any level, I repeat, any level of planting, we must battle for our seed." - [03:06]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:58] The battle for our seed
[01:43] Joanne’s mom
[02:39] Satan is our enemy
[07:53] Four types of seeds
[09:06] Safeguard your seed
[13:03] Outro
 
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Equal dignity and rights

Listen to why every human being must be treated with dignity.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams shares a few thoughts from a biblical perspective on Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who was found guilty of murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She shares the story of David, who allowed his spiritual condition to deteriorate, to remind us why everyone should be treated with dignity.
 
"It means that people of every race deserve equal dignity and rights." - [10:57]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:04] Intro
[00:59] 2 Samuel 11:1
[04:50] Relationship to God
[06:26] What this has to do with Derek Chauvin’s case
[11:52] Share the gospel and pray
[13:07] Outro
 
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Fear less and live more

What are you afraid of? How do you respond when God sleeps through your desperate need?
 
Listen to why you shouldn’t panic when Jesus is silent.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about Mark 8:23-27 that addresses fear. She discusses why fear is driven by little faith and shares how the disciples’ reactions teach us how to handle our own fears.
 
"Just because we’re followers of Jesus doesn’t mean that we won’t have storms in our lives." - [09:10]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:53] Fear less and live more
[02:23] Mark 8:23-27
[07:08] How to handle our own fears
[13:20] Let your faith grow
[14:54] Outro
 
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Blind to the Fact

Are you blind to the manifestations of God?
 
Listen to how to regain your ability to see the presence of God.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams looks at 2 Kings 6:8-18 that shares the message about God and his presence in our world. When we lose the ability to see God in our situation or face opposition and interference while we serve Him, we should look into the eyes of our faith and spiritual eyesight.
 
"When you face difficulties that seem insurmountable, remember that spiritual resources are there even if you can’t see them." - [14:14]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:58] Blind to the manifestations of God
[02:15] 2 Kings 6:8-18
[09:31] What shall we do?
[13:15] Open your eyes
[14:52] Outro
 
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Jesus bore the sins of the whole world

Listen how Jesus bore our sin so that God is free to forgive and bring us back to himself
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams looks at Mark 15:33-34 that tells us Jesus’ last seven words on the cross. Jesus reveals his humanity as he cries out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This verse provides a symbol of moral darkness, a fulfillment of prophecy and the father’s judgement on the sins of the world. Because Jesus atoned sacrifice, God can freely offer us forgiveness and grace.
 
"The greatest love of all is God." - [10:54]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:00] A darkness that could be felt
[03:59] Jesus in all his humanity
[06:57] God is holy
[11:42] Outro
 
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Love for family

Honor your father and mother
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams looks at John 19:26-27 that reminds us to love our parents. As Jesus stood on the cross, he made sure his earthly mother would be taken care of after his death. Joanne uses this verse to share why it's our duty to love and provide for our family. She also explains Jesus’ willingness and ability to care for all of us.
 
"Sometimes our parents are misunderstood, and you know what, sometimes they misunderstand us. Sometimes they can truly hurt us grievously. Not all parents are perfect. Not all parents do the right thing. Not all parents stuck around, but the bible still tells us, honor your father and mother." - [06:43]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:04] John 19:26-27
[06:32] What can we learn from this third word
[11:10] Outro
 
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God is a present help in trouble

Listen to how your present situation is not your final destination.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams looks at Luke 23:43, where Jesus provides a word of salvation to a thief dying next to him. Joanne shares how God is a present help during our times of trouble and accepts us just as we are.
 
"Your present situation is not your final destination." - [07:57]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:54] Luke 23:43
[07:10] God is a present help in trouble
[11:44] He accepts us just as we are
[14:00] Our deeds don’t save us
[14:54] Outro
 
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Jesus prayed on the cross

Has anyone ever done something that really made you angry? How did you want to respond?
 
Listen to how Jesus dealt with those who tortured, mocked and crucified him.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams looks at Luke 23:34 when Jesus prayed from the cross. As Jesus hangs from the cross, he prays “Forgive them for they know not what they do.” Joanne asks us to think about what we would do if our backs are against the wall. Listen on how to use prayer to forgive those who have wronged us.
 
"Jesus prayed ‘Forgive them,’ and he prays for us. He is ever interceding for us, both day and night. Thank God he prayed from the cross." - [13:19]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:08] How Jesus dealt with those who tortured, mocked and crucified him
[03:51] Three points about a prayer from the cross
[11:54] Because Jesus prayed from the cross
[13:39] Outro
 
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