Shirene Gentry: Identity Unveiled Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:33:00 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/922126 en-us © 2026 Shirene Gentry: Identity Unveiled yes 35744f26-1c69-5102-9f40-872aee2940c4 hopeunveiled@gmail.com Shirene Gentry episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Shirene Gentry hopeunveiled@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9vj9mvi0cad7d89riykin4y5ya6o?.jpg Shirene Gentry: Identity Unveiled IDENTITY & SPIRITUAL WARFARE IDENTITY & SPIRITUAL WARFARE What is spiritual warfare?

This podcast makes distinctions between discipline (sin), pruning (removing anything from your life that is preventing a good harvest of "fruit"), demonic possession, demonic oppression, and the war that is occurring over our souls and minds between the forces of good (God and angels) and evil (Satan and demons).

How does Satan use our vulnerabilities against us? Since we have no "say" over our personal backstory, Satan lies in wait to oppress us and prevent us from victorious living. He uses our vulnerabilities - those things in our lives over which we never had control - to keep us feeling defeated and in despair.

We must change our thinking (neuroplasticity) for reality based thoughts that work for us and not against us.

We know that if we run to God while, at the same time, identifying our specific support network, we can win the battle on this side of heaven!

Once we get to the other side of our spiritual warfare, God will use our story for his glory and kingdom. We have already been given the victory!





IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> What is spiritual warfare?

This podcast makes distinctions between discipline (sin), pruning (removing anything from your life that is preventing a good harvest of "fruit"), demonic possession, demonic oppression, and the war that is occurring over our souls and minds between the forces of good (God and angels) and evil (Satan and demons).

How does Satan use our vulnerabilities against us? Since we have no "say" over our personal backstory, Satan lies in wait to oppress us and prevent us from victorious living. He uses our vulnerabilities - those things in our lives over which we never had control - to keep us feeling defeated and in despair.

We must change our thinking (neuroplasticity) for reality based thoughts that work for us and not against us.

We know that if we run to God while, at the same time, identifying our specific support network, we can win the battle on this side of heaven!

Once we get to the other side of our spiritual warfare, God will use our story for his glory and kingdom. We have already been given the victory!





IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-19357410 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 3419 Christianity, God, Satan, demons, angels, temptation, childhood, beliefs, cognitive distortions, generational sin, abuse, thinking, anger, bitterness, stronghold, foothold, occult practices, evil, behaviors, feelings, actions, emotions, victimization, vic full false IDENTITY & MARRIAGE IDENTITY & MARRIAGE What is it like to be present in your marriage relationship? Unveiling presence is set against the backdrop of my Persian heritage, along with Scriptural references for foundational truths and guidance.

The three main points shared with the audience are the following:

1. Unveiling the Garden of Eden - the past in perfection

2. Unveiling the Marriage Garden - the present in progress

3. Unveiling Access to the Master Gardener - the God Who prunes

Marriage is a covenant relationship that requires intention and selective focus.

Additional points from this presentation include temptation - and the example of Jesus in the wilderness - and life coaching tools for daily presence and implementation.

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> What is it like to be present in your marriage relationship? Unveiling presence is set against the backdrop of my Persian heritage, along with Scriptural references for foundational truths and guidance.

The three main points shared with the audience are the following:

1. Unveiling the Garden of Eden - the past in perfection

2. Unveiling the Marriage Garden - the present in progress

3. Unveiling Access to the Master Gardener - the God Who prunes

Marriage is a covenant relationship that requires intention and selective focus.

Additional points from this presentation include temptation - and the example of Jesus in the wilderness - and life coaching tools for daily presence and implementation.

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-19195658 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1948 life coaching, marriage, relationships, identity, mission, individuality within marriage, life goals, Christianity, Iran, shahanshah, biological heritage, genogram, family patterns, renewal, redemption, restoration, marriage, pivot generation, action step full false IDENTITY & FLOURISHING THROUGH TRIALS IDENTITY & FLOURISHING THROUGH TRIALS Did you know that you cannot become a better version of yourself without adversity? We do not learn and grow better when life is smooth. It's the trials, tragedy, and testing that create an opportunity to persevere and learn things we never would without that hardship.  Ultimately, your hardship will help others.

This podcast explores biblical principles and life coaching tools for navigating the storms of life.

You can either give in or get going! Choose wisely!


IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Did you know that you cannot become a better version of yourself without adversity? We do not learn and grow better when life is smooth. It's the trials, tragedy, and testing that create an opportunity to persevere and learn things we never would without that hardship.  Ultimately, your hardship will help others.

This podcast explores biblical principles and life coaching tools for navigating the storms of life.

You can either give in or get going! Choose wisely!


IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-18730979 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1704 Christianity, life coaching, flourishing, Bible, trials, tragedy, trauma, identity, Identity Unveiled, perseverance, growth, personality, character full false IDENTITY & FORGIVENESS IDENTITY & FORGIVENESS It's paramount that we understand what forgiveness IS and what forgiveness is NOT.

How does anger affect forgiveness?

What does it actually look like to forgive someone? Is it the same as reconciliation?

The dimensions of forgiveness are toward God, others, and self.

This podcast unpacks this topic into understandable concepts for application in your daily life.

Listen now!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> It's paramount that we understand what forgiveness IS and what forgiveness is NOT.

How does anger affect forgiveness?

What does it actually look like to forgive someone? Is it the same as reconciliation?

The dimensions of forgiveness are toward God, others, and self.

This podcast unpacks this topic into understandable concepts for application in your daily life.

Listen now!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-17887057 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2398 Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, Memorial Service, apology, anger, action steps, excusing, forgetting, condoning, reconciliation, wrongdoing, trust, relationships, repentance, prayer, journaling, Dr. Enright, Forgiveness Model, Dr. Gary Chapman, The Five Love La full false IDENTITY & ANGER IDENTITY & ANGER Is anger a good emotion or a negative emotion?

What makes you angry? How do you deal with your own anger? How does anger affect you? Is there anything you can do about it?

This podcast answers these questions and more! 

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Is anger a good emotion or a negative emotion?

What makes you angry? How do you deal with your own anger? How does anger affect you? Is there anything you can do about it?

This podcast answers these questions and more! 

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-17863015 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1737 anger, Charlie Kirk, boundaries, identity, life coaching, counseling, Christianity, definitions of anger, Dr. Phil, body, brain, mind, relationships, spiritual, sin, actions, repressing anger, suppressing anger, externalizing anger, social media, righteou full false IDENTITY & CULTIVATING HOPE IDENTITY & CULTIVATING HOPE Are you currently in a messy life chapter? Have you "learned" to be helpless? How do you stop the vicious cycle of feeling disappointed, despair, or even depression?

This short podcast offers life coaching tools to incorporate into your life to cultivate hope! 

And at what point and how do you become hopeful? This podcast tells you how!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Are you currently in a messy life chapter? Have you "learned" to be helpless? How do you stop the vicious cycle of feeling disappointed, despair, or even depression?

This short podcast offers life coaching tools to incorporate into your life to cultivate hope! 

And at what point and how do you become hopeful? This podcast tells you how!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-17817924 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1227 life coaching, identity, life story, Persia, adoption, backstory, change the story, Christianity, clinical trials for hope, positivity, positivity ratio, volunteerism, purpose, mission, Salvation Army full false RESTORED IDENTITY RESTORED IDENTITY Do you feel stuck? Have you allowed trials, tragedy, or trauma to keep you from moving forward?

This podcast gives insight into how God wants to rescue, redeem, and restore your life story!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Do you feel stuck? Have you allowed trials, tragedy, or trauma to keep you from moving forward?

This podcast gives insight into how God wants to rescue, redeem, and restore your life story!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-17741694 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1856 Christianity, identity, backstory, change the story, image of God, choice, volition, action steps, life coaching, spiritual warfare, AI, genetics, manmade labels, sociology, psychology, restoration, redemption, identity, God-given labels, Persia, heritage full false IDENTITY & BUSTING HEALTH MYTHS IDENTITY & BUSTING HEALTH MYTHS Is there a connection between your God-given identity and your health? What scripture references are given for us to consider how we manage our health?

Four pillars of health are given in this podcast as well as myths that should be dispelled.

This is not an all-inclusive podcast, nor is it medical advice. Always seek a medical professional for your personal health needs.

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Is there a connection between your God-given identity and your health? What scripture references are given for us to consider how we manage our health?

Four pillars of health are given in this podcast as well as myths that should be dispelled.

This is not an all-inclusive podcast, nor is it medical advice. Always seek a medical professional for your personal health needs.

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-17318283 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 3324 beliefs, myths about health, optimum health, sickness, mitochondria, MAHA, wellness, Casey Means, Good Energy, health, identity, identity unveiled, scripture, spiritual issues, action plan, food, sleep, stress, stress management, protein intake, strength full false IDENTITY: CHARACTER & WISDOM AT CHRISTMAS IDENTITY: CHARACTER & WISDOM AT CHRISTMAS How can we become better versions of ourselves?

Titus 2 and Matthew 2 share insights into character building and wisdom, respectively.

The goal is to focus not only on the internal development as God leads us in our own life journey, but also knowing how to exemplify what we have learned to share with others.

You will learn something new about the magi this Christmas, and the content behind a familiar Christmas story will resonate today!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> How can we become better versions of ourselves?

Titus 2 and Matthew 2 share insights into character building and wisdom, respectively.

The goal is to focus not only on the internal development as God leads us in our own life journey, but also knowing how to exemplify what we have learned to share with others.

You will learn something new about the magi this Christmas, and the content behind a familiar Christmas story will resonate today!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-16226376 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1770 Christmas, faith, Persia, Identity, Identity Unveiled, growth, hardships, trials, unknowns, fear, self control, character, wisdom, Christian living, life coaching, sanctification full false IDENTITY: CHARACTER & WISDOM AT CHRISTMAS IDENTITY: CHARACTER & WISDOM AT CHRISTMAS What does a Titus 2 woman or man look like? In particular, verse 5 indicates that we believers are to be "self-controlled and pure".

In this podcast, I have researched the Greek word sophronos to share the  meanings of this word that should be exemplified in practical, daily living.

Also incorporated a short story of the magi at Christmas and how we, too, are to display wisdom in journey of faith.

Do you want to develop character and wisdom? Listen now!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> What does a Titus 2 woman or man look like? In particular, verse 5 indicates that we believers are to be "self-controlled and pure".

In this podcast, I have researched the Greek word sophronos to share the  meanings of this word that should be exemplified in practical, daily living.

Also incorporated a short story of the magi at Christmas and how we, too, are to display wisdom in journey of faith.

Do you want to develop character and wisdom? Listen now!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-16223759 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1770 identity, Christianity, wisdom, Titus 2, character, sanctification, Identity Unveiled, Persia, history, Christian living full false IDENTITY & SOLUTIONS IN YOUR STRUGGLES IDENTITY & SOLUTIONS IN YOUR STRUGGLES You are not your struggle!

Unfortunately, no one is immune from life's hardships. They come in many shapes and sizes on a continuum of having a bad day on one end of the spectrum to devastating tragedy and loss on the other end of the spectrum.

What do you do about it? This podcast offers Scripture, solutions, and strategies for moving forward.

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> You are not your struggle!

Unfortunately, no one is immune from life's hardships. They come in many shapes and sizes on a continuum of having a bad day on one end of the spectrum to devastating tragedy and loss on the other end of the spectrum.

What do you do about it? This podcast offers Scripture, solutions, and strategies for moving forward.

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-14414237 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1710 3 2 full false IDENTITY & BECOMING IDENTITY & BECOMING You are BECOMING.

Perfection is never the goal, but we tend to live as though it is. You can  become a better version of yourself in areas of your body, your mind, your relationships, and your faith journey.

The culprit to all of this is social media and comparison.

Take back your life and make step by step improvements for a better YOU in 2024!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> You are BECOMING.

Perfection is never the goal, but we tend to live as though it is. You can  become a better version of yourself in areas of your body, your mind, your relationships, and your faith journey.

The culprit to all of this is social media and comparison.

Take back your life and make step by step improvements for a better YOU in 2024!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-14339954 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2451 identity, work in progress, goals, resolutions, change, action, body, mind, relationships, Christianity, faith journey, Scripture, comparison, perfection, mindfulness, American culture, Instagram, anxiety, depression, social status, physical traits, surge 3 1 full false IDENTITY & ANXIETY IDENTITY & ANXIETY Anxiety is currently the number one mental health disorder in the United States. There ARE daily lifestyle actions that can combat anxiety/stress so a person can live with confidence!

This podcast does not take the place of professional, medical, or pastoral care, but is a valuable resource in providing daily actions to calm the chaos.

Listen now!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Anxiety is currently the number one mental health disorder in the United States. There ARE daily lifestyle actions that can combat anxiety/stress so a person can live with confidence!

This podcast does not take the place of professional, medical, or pastoral care, but is a valuable resource in providing daily actions to calm the chaos.

Listen now!

IDENTITY. 

BACKSTORY. 
CHANGE THE STORY. 
FOR HIS GLORY.

]]> Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-12060531 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2990 anxiety, stress, stress management, kinds of stress, symptoms of stress, worry, meditation, Christianity, Identity Unveiled, parenting, role modeling, cognition, changing your thoughts, neuroplasticity, deep breathing, music, exercise, water, relationship full false STEPPING INTO 60: LIFE LESSONS AT ANY AGE STEPPING INTO 60: LIFE LESSONS AT ANY AGE
  • Drink water, exercise more, stay active
  • Wear white pants after Labor Day
  • Walk and lift weights
  • Pray while you're walking and driving
  • Simplify your life and live from your strengths and your values
  • Delete drama and avoid gossip
  • Spend time with friends who energize you
  • Try something new
  • Don't send the message to your kids that their grades are their identity
  • Upgrade your wardrobe with some versatile pieces
  • Incorporate gratitude every single day
  • Love your adult children with all 5 love languages
  • Your legacy is now, not when you're gone
  • Take pride in your appearance
  • Feel sunshine on your face
  • Don't believe every thought you have
  • Laugh and laugh at yourself
  • Life isn't black and white; there's a lot of gray
  • Learn to listen and empathize; be teachable and humble
  • Don't shelter your kids from disappointment; these are the stepping stones that help them prepare for life
  • Don't judge, even if you've been down the same road
  • Date your spouse
  • Be the initiator when conflict arises and don't allow it to crush a relationship
  • Being a peacemaker is not avoiding conflict
  • Do the right thing
  • Apologize and own your mistakes; don't rationalize and blame
  • Get a pet
  • Listen to uplifting music
  • Write thank you notes
  • Do the hard work for a better you
  • Decide that your hard times won't be wasted; have a positive takeaway from a negative experience
  • Not everyone will like you and vice versa
  • You never get time back; live accordingly and mindfully
  • Manage your stress
  • You don't need to please everyone
  • Know your spiritual gifts; live from your strengths, learn and grow from your weaknesses
  • Say no
  • Sometimes it's not about you, it's about the other person
  • Seek God with your whole heart and hold nothing back
  • Manage your anger productively
  • Get an integrative medical doctor to address all your health concerns
  • Find a very close inner group of confidantes
  • Don't vent on social media; realize it's partial reality
  • Display photos that make you smile
  • Don't let your calendar get in the way of connection
  • When you know your true identity, you have nothing to prove
  • After you realize #46, you can do your best
  • Take action steps toward your dream
  • Share your personal life story of redemption
  • Let your kids follow their own life path and be their best cheerleader; love them unconditionally
  • Be thankful you live in this country
  • Stop trying to impress others
  • Learn to communicate well
  • It's never too late
  • Take care of your teeth and your smile
  • Get a makeover, an updo, and eyelashes for a special occasion
  • Make sure your belief system is grounded in scriptural Truth
  • Connect the dots between your life events and who God is in your story
  • Gaze at the clouds
  • Use fine china and silver when your adult children come home

    • IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>
  • Drink water, exercise more, stay active
  • Wear white pants after Labor Day
  • Walk and lift weights
  • Pray while you're walking and driving
  • Simplify your life and live from your strengths and your values
  • Delete drama and avoid gossip
  • Spend time with friends who energize you
  • Try something new
  • Don't send the message to your kids that their grades are their identity
  • Upgrade your wardrobe with some versatile pieces
  • Incorporate gratitude every single day
  • Love your adult children with all 5 love languages
  • Your legacy is now, not when you're gone
  • Take pride in your appearance
  • Feel sunshine on your face
  • Don't believe every thought you have
  • Laugh and laugh at yourself
  • Life isn't black and white; there's a lot of gray
  • Learn to listen and empathize; be teachable and humble
  • Don't shelter your kids from disappointment; these are the stepping stones that help them prepare for life
  • Don't judge, even if you've been down the same road
  • Date your spouse
  • Be the initiator when conflict arises and don't allow it to crush a relationship
  • Being a peacemaker is not avoiding conflict
  • Do the right thing
  • Apologize and own your mistakes; don't rationalize and blame
  • Get a pet
  • Listen to uplifting music
  • Write thank you notes
  • Do the hard work for a better you
  • Decide that your hard times won't be wasted; have a positive takeaway from a negative experience
  • Not everyone will like you and vice versa
  • You never get time back; live accordingly and mindfully
  • Manage your stress
  • You don't need to please everyone
  • Know your spiritual gifts; live from your strengths, learn and grow from your weaknesses
  • Say no
  • Sometimes it's not about you, it's about the other person
  • Seek God with your whole heart and hold nothing back
  • Manage your anger productively
  • Get an integrative medical doctor to address all your health concerns
  • Find a very close inner group of confidantes
  • Don't vent on social media; realize it's partial reality
  • Display photos that make you smile
  • Don't let your calendar get in the way of connection
  • When you know your true identity, you have nothing to prove
  • After you realize #46, you can do your best
  • Take action steps toward your dream
  • Share your personal life story of redemption
  • Let your kids follow their own life path and be their best cheerleader; love them unconditionally
  • Be thankful you live in this country
  • Stop trying to impress others
  • Learn to communicate well
  • It's never too late
  • Take care of your teeth and your smile
  • Get a makeover, an updo, and eyelashes for a special occasion
  • Make sure your belief system is grounded in scriptural Truth
  • Connect the dots between your life events and who God is in your story
  • Gaze at the clouds
  • Use fine china and silver when your adult children come home

    • IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-11481565 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2301 health, Christianity, values, parenting, gratitude, mental health, humility, marriage, conflict, relationships, peacemaking, hardships, people pleasing, spiritual gifts, strengths, boundaries, faith, anger, integrative medicine, identity, Identity Unveile full false     IDENTITY & DEPRESSION IDENTITY & DEPRESSION Are you confused by the current news about depression? There's hope!

    If current information suggestions that not all depression is a result of a chemical imbalance, then what do you do?

    This podcast offers suggestions along the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual framework for moving out of depression.

    Practical action steps can make you gain confidence and hope, rather than hopelessness!

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Are you confused by the current news about depression? There's hope!

    If current information suggestions that not all depression is a result of a chemical imbalance, then what do you do?

    This podcast offers suggestions along the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual framework for moving out of depression.

    Practical action steps can make you gain confidence and hope, rather than hopelessness!

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-11057640 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 3071 depression, current events, Tucker Carlson, scientific findings, serotonin, life coaching, identity, action steps, spirituality, Christianity, life, major life stressor, resilience, gratitude, aggravators to stress, self-talk, misbeliefs, lies, truth, ref full false     IDENTITY & MID-LIFE FRIENDSHIPS IDENTITY & MID-LIFE FRIENDSHIPS What does the status of your friend group look like now that you are middle-aged?

    What do we do with friendships when life seasons change? What happens to change a friendship? How do we handle it? How do we find new friends?

    This podcast will help you explore the quality and quantity of your girl friendships!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     What does the status of your friend group look like now that you are middle-aged?

    What do we do with friendships when life seasons change? What happens to change a friendship? How do we handle it? How do we find new friends?

    This podcast will help you explore the quality and quantity of your girl friendships!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-10736519 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3184 mid-life, friendships, girlfriends, identity, choices, action steps, conflict, communication, intentionality, reciprocity, relationships, brain health, choices, influence, negativity, gossip, life seasons, transitions 2 full false     IDENTITY & MOTHER'S DAY (WOMEN OF INFLUENCE) IDENTITY & MOTHER'S DAY (WOMEN OF INFLUENCE) Some of you may be struggling this weekend. The mother - child relationship is complicated.

    This podcast offers hope and encouragement to mothers, grandmothers, and women of all ages with life coaching questions and tools discussing the following:

    1. Attachment
    2. Beliefs
    3. Change
    4. Differentiation
    5. Examine

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Some of you may be struggling this weekend. The mother - child relationship is complicated.

    This podcast offers hope and encouragement to mothers, grandmothers, and women of all ages with life coaching questions and tools discussing the following:

    1. Attachment
    2. Beliefs
    3. Change
    4. Differentiation
    5. Examine

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-10576409 Sat, 07 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2056 birth mother, Iran, Roe v. Wade, abortion, choice, mother's day, attachment, beliefs, change, action plan, family therapy, relationships, adult children, proactivity, family, influence, life coaching, intention 2 full false     IDENTITY & SPIRITUAL GIFTS IDENTITY & SPIRITUAL GIFTS Your identity and spiritual gifts work in tandem for you define and distinguish your responsibilities and activities in your church and community.

    Do you feel as though you haven't become plugged in to your local church? Knowing your spiritual gifts can offer avenues for your role.

    Do you look to see what others are doing and then wonder if you can do the same? Looking to others is a "no win" scenario; it only matters what you do with your gifts.

    Do you become burned out and unmotivated in the roles you do have? Defining your spiritual gifts may lead you from one aspect of ministry to another.

    This podcast is for you!


    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Your identity and spiritual gifts work in tandem for you define and distinguish your responsibilities and activities in your church and community.

    Do you feel as though you haven't become plugged in to your local church? Knowing your spiritual gifts can offer avenues for your role.

    Do you look to see what others are doing and then wonder if you can do the same? Looking to others is a "no win" scenario; it only matters what you do with your gifts.

    Do you become burned out and unmotivated in the roles you do have? Defining your spiritual gifts may lead you from one aspect of ministry to another.

    This podcast is for you!


    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-10254430 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1316 podcast, identity unveiled, spiritual gifts, church activities, Christianity, guilt, purpose, motivation, assessments 2 full false     IDENTITY & BECOMING A BETTER VERSION OF YOURSELF! IDENTITY & BECOMING A BETTER VERSION OF YOURSELF! Are you already feeling defeated and weary from unmet goals and resolutions?

    This podcast is for you!

    Listen to these simple, life tools that will move you forward with increments of change. Not only will you discover it's doable, it's also sustainable.

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Are you already feeling defeated and weary from unmet goals and resolutions?

    This podcast is for you!

    Listen to these simple, life tools that will move you forward with increments of change. Not only will you discover it's doable, it's also sustainable.

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9991675 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 2024 Christianity, indie author, Identity Unveiled, change, action, goals, resolutions, time management, 15 minutes, health, wellness, worship, learn, relearn, new skills, old skills, worry journal, gratitude, letter to God, letter to friends, letter to childr full false     ARE YOUR GOALS TOO GRANDIOSE? ARE YOUR GOALS TOO GRANDIOSE? HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    I hate the word 'resolutions'! It's old, trite, and overused. With that being said, I love to reframe the concept by conceptualizing a better version of myself.

    This podcast gives specific details on how to do just that!

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    I hate the word 'resolutions'! It's old, trite, and overused. With that being said, I love to reframe the concept by conceptualizing a better version of myself.

    This podcast gives specific details on how to do just that!

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9829553 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1041 New Year, resolutions, goals, action steps, change, body, mind, relationships, spiritual growth, thought life, wellness bonus false     BROKEN BABY JESUS BROKEN BABY JESUS My broken baby Jesus gave me valuable takeaways this Christmas season.

    May these thoughts and inspiration give you hope as you move forward into the New Year.


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    ]]>     My broken baby Jesus gave me valuable takeaways this Christmas season.

    May these thoughts and inspiration give you hope as you move forward into the New Year.


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9780348 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 754 Jesus, baby Jesus, Christmas, hope, holidays, New Year, inspiration, Christianity, brokenness, harsh conditions, crucifixion, Persian, Roman empire, Roman history, meditation, Easter bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: UNWRAP YOUR GUILT HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: UNWRAP YOUR GUILT How do you know if what you are feeling is true guilt or false guilt? 

    This short podcast distinguishes between the two, and you will be able to use this information not only for the holiday season, but from this point forward.

    A life coaching tool is also included.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     How do you know if what you are feeling is true guilt or false guilt? 

    This short podcast distinguishes between the two, and you will be able to use this information not only for the holiday season, but from this point forward.

    A life coaching tool is also included.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9762253 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 584 hope, holidays, guilt, true guilt, false guilt, expectations, self condemnation, forgiveness, restitution, apology, violation, God's standards, legal standards, relationships, apology, confession, Identity Unveiled, boundaries, family, family of origin, e bonus false     SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE Got Sleep? 

    Why do you need sleep during the holiday season and every night? This podcast explains why you need it for your body, your mind, and your perspective.

    Simple cognitive strategies and life coaching behaviors to promote great quality sleep before you go to bed.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Got Sleep? 

    Why do you need sleep during the holiday season and every night? This podcast explains why you need it for your body, your mind, and your perspective.

    Simple cognitive strategies and life coaching behaviors to promote great quality sleep before you go to bed.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9731170 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 760 sleep, sleep apnea, snoring, health, wellness, perspective, life coaching, worry, visualization, middle age, progesterone, general practitioner, sleep study, exercise, alcohol, routine, sleep routine, nap, amygdala, room temperature bonus false     CROCKPOT KALE FOR CHRISTMAS CROCKPOT KALE FOR CHRISTMAS Crockpot Kale for Christmas!

    Need a delicious and healthy dish that you can fix and leave? Here it is!

    This recipe will become a welcome addition for holidays or everyday.

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    ]]>     Crockpot Kale for Christmas!

    Need a delicious and healthy dish that you can fix and leave? Here it is!

    This recipe will become a welcome addition for holidays or everyday.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9718762 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 322 health, wellness, recipe, holidays, hope, eating, crockpot, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, food, easy bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: HAS GOD ABANDONED ME? HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: HAS GOD ABANDONED ME? EZEKIEL 11

    Do you "feel" like God has abandoned you? Do you "think" He has deserted you?

    This podcast, through the message of this chapter, will share a powerful promise for which you to cling regardless of your circumstance this holiday season.

    Blessings and Hope!

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    ]]>     EZEKIEL 11

    Do you "feel" like God has abandoned you? Do you "think" He has deserted you?

    This podcast, through the message of this chapter, will share a powerful promise for which you to cling regardless of your circumstance this holiday season.

    Blessings and Hope!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9706935 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 472 Ezekiel 11, hope, holidays, Kentucky, tornado, news, current events, life seasons, tradition, transitions, life change, hope, false hope, wishful thinking, security, insecurity, truth, promises of God, Christianity, inspirational, Christmas message, Ident bonus false     MAKE. BAKE. TAKE. [PECAN SQUARES] MAKE. BAKE. TAKE. [PECAN SQUARES] Got hope in the kitchen? You will with this recipe!

    These easy to make pecan squares are delicious and can be frozen for future use.

    Here's the recipe:

    2 cups all purpose flour
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    1 cup butter, unsalted and melted
    1 can sweetened condensed milk
    1 large egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 package almond brickle, toffee bits
    1 cup chopped pecans

    Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in butter and mix well. Press mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 pan. Prick dough with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Combine sweetened condensed milk, egg, vanilla, toffee bits, and pecans. Pour over prepared crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Can be frozen!

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    ]]>     Got hope in the kitchen? You will with this recipe!

    These easy to make pecan squares are delicious and can be frozen for future use.

    Here's the recipe:

    2 cups all purpose flour
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    1 cup butter, unsalted and melted
    1 can sweetened condensed milk
    1 large egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 package almond brickle, toffee bits
    1 cup chopped pecans

    Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in butter and mix well. Press mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 pan. Prick dough with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Combine sweetened condensed milk, egg, vanilla, toffee bits, and pecans. Pour over prepared crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Can be frozen!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9687839 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500 234 hope, holiday, recipe, pecan squares, baking, hospitality, hostess gift, party food, dessert bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS:STRESSED? HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS:STRESSED? The holidays can be a stressful time.  Many times we never examine our list or check it twice!

    This podcast gives suggestions for reducing stress that will benefit your body, mind, relationships, and faith.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     The holidays can be a stressful time.  Many times we never examine our list or check it twice!

    This podcast gives suggestions for reducing stress that will benefit your body, mind, relationships, and faith.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9671669 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 787 stress, hope, holidays, to do list, responsibilities, mindset, self talk, evaluate, coping skills, physiology of stress, signs and symptoms, quality time, God, action steps, eustress, chronic stress, acute stress, Identity Unveiled, stress reduction bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS:REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONE HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS:REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONE REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONE

    It's a major life stressor if you have experienced the loss of a loved one in this calendar year. How do you remember them? 

    This short podcast gives options for remembering old traditions and incorporating new traditions.

    This is not an all inclusive list, but it will assist you in process of remembering them well.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONE

    It's a major life stressor if you have experienced the loss of a loved one in this calendar year. How do you remember them? 

    This short podcast gives options for remembering old traditions and incorporating new traditions.

    This is not an all inclusive list, but it will assist you in process of remembering them well.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9656974 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 780 grief, memories, loss, hope, holidays, traditions, family, fashion, food, brainstorm, hobbies, grief letter, sleep, photographs, shadowbox, table setting, new normal, Identity Unveiled, identity bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: GRIEF HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: GRIEF GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS.

    The holidays can be very hard if you have experienced loss.

    What's normal? What isn't normal?

    This podcast shares several important concepts about grief as you navigate the holiday season. 

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS.

    The holidays can be very hard if you have experienced loss.

    What's normal? What isn't normal?

    This podcast shares several important concepts about grief as you navigate the holiday season. 

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9637351 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 817 holidays, hope, grief, expectations, beliefs, traditions, stressor, coping, emotions, self care, isolation, loneliness, depression, cortisol, memories, loss, triggers, time, Identity Unveiled, identity bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: FEAR NOT! NOW WHAT? HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: FEAR NOT! NOW WHAT? Fear. 

    We fear those things which are either rational or irrational. Fear affects our minds and our bodies in negative ways.

    This podcast shares how to handle our fears in more productive ways while incorporating concepts from the Christmas story as written in Luke 1.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Fear. 

    We fear those things which are either rational or irrational. Fear affects our minds and our bodies in negative ways.

    This podcast shares how to handle our fears in more productive ways while incorporating concepts from the Christmas story as written in Luke 1.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9630027 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 680 fear, anxiety, Christmas, holidays, hope, Mary, fear outcomes, rational, irrational, fear responses, new normal, life changing, action steps, life coaching, Christianity, inspirations, courage full false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
     
    Do you struggle with food during the holiday season? We all do! 

    Here are a handful of tips as you gather between now and the end of the year.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
     
    Do you struggle with food during the holiday season? We all do! 

    Here are a handful of tips as you gather between now and the end of the year.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9606796 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 606 food, hope, holidays, parties, weight, weight gain, emotional eating, action steps, desserts, plan, water consumption, accountability bonus false     HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: GRAVY & GRATITUDE HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: GRAVY & GRATITUDE Has negativity gotten the best of you? How do you begin to eliminate negativity? The good news is that it is possible to decrease negative thinking.

    Why be thankful? Is there anything that suggests we should be? Yes! Science tells us there 
    are physical and emotional benefits to listing at least 3 things each day that we can be thankful for.

    This podcast share how to decrease negative thinking while, at the same time, increasing thankfulness.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Has negativity gotten the best of you? How do you begin to eliminate negativity? The good news is that it is possible to decrease negative thinking.

    Why be thankful? Is there anything that suggests we should be? Yes! Science tells us there 
    are physical and emotional benefits to listing at least 3 things each day that we can be thankful for.

    This podcast share how to decrease negative thinking while, at the same time, increasing thankfulness.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9603213 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500 747 hope, holidays, life coaching, gratitude, gratitude journal, negative thinking, negative emotions, action steps, change, perceptions, gravy, recipe, Thanksgiving, Christmas, counseling bonus false     H0PE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: GETTING ALONG H0PE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: GETTING ALONG Dreading the holiday gatherings?

    This podcast is for you! Nine quick tips for learning how to communicate effectively, break negative relationship patterns, and move to a healthier emotional place with the people in your life.

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    ]]>     Dreading the holiday gatherings?

    This podcast is for you! Nine quick tips for learning how to communicate effectively, break negative relationship patterns, and move to a healthier emotional place with the people in your life.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9592950 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 760 holidays, gatherings, anxiety, relationships, communication, workplace, family, friends, interaction, beliefs, boundaries, empathy, commonality, life coaching, choice, new behaviors, action, change bonus false     SACRIFICE IN SECRET: LESSONS FROM A SILVER STAR SOLDIER SACRIFICE IN SECRET: LESSONS FROM A SILVER STAR SOLDIER Veterans Day 2021.

    Are you emotional today? I am. If not for a U.S. Army colonel who adopted me as his own, I never would have been in this country. 

    In reading the citation he earned for his silver star during World War II, I share traits that you and I can develop as we "lead" others, personally and professionally. 

    Here are the points:

    • Don't seek recognition
    • Risk over resistance
    • Serve in secret
    • Lifting without "lording"
    • Lead without legalism
    • Undaunted courage

    How do we take those life battles and reframe them?  

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Veterans Day 2021.

    Are you emotional today? I am. If not for a U.S. Army colonel who adopted me as his own, I never would have been in this country. 

    In reading the citation he earned for his silver star during World War II, I share traits that you and I can develop as we "lead" others, personally and professionally. 

    Here are the points:

    • Don't seek recognition
    • Risk over resistance
    • Serve in secret
    • Lifting without "lording"
    • Lead without legalism
    • Undaunted courage

    How do we take those life battles and reframe them?  

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9532890 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1319 VeteransDay, Army, army brat, adoption, Identity Unveiled, sacrifice, leadership, characteristics, United States, naturalization, gratitude, Iran, bonus false     MENTORING & YOUR IDENTITY MENTORING & YOUR IDENTITY Happy Mentoring Day!

    Are you a mentor? What are the qualities that make a good mentor? 

    This podcast shares what a healthy mentoring relationship IS NOT and what it IS.

    The mentoring paradigm that I share is the following:

    • Problem
    • Process
    • Perspective
    • Poses Questions
    • Permission
    • Prayer

    Become a better version of who you are by not only being mentored, but also mentoring. Ideally, generational relationships formed with someone older as well as younger.

    #nationalmentoringday


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    ]]>     Happy Mentoring Day!

    Are you a mentor? What are the qualities that make a good mentor? 

    This podcast shares what a healthy mentoring relationship IS NOT and what it IS.

    The mentoring paradigm that I share is the following:

    • Problem
    • Process
    • Perspective
    • Poses Questions
    • Permission
    • Prayer

    Become a better version of who you are by not only being mentored, but also mentoring. Ideally, generational relationships formed with someone older as well as younger.

    #nationalmentoringday


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9444945 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1232 full false     LIFE COACHING & YOUR IDENTITY LIFE COACHING & YOUR IDENTITY
  • What is life coaching?
  • How is it different from counseling?
  • What is the role of a life coach?
  • What is required as a client?
  • How does life coaching affect my life story?

    • All of these questions are answered! You always have options for getting to a better place in your life. Never quit. Never give up. Find a support network who can walk with you through life's unexpected journey.

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    ]]>
  • What is life coaching?
  • How is it different from counseling?
  • What is the role of a life coach?
  • What is required as a client?
  • How does life coaching affect my life story?

    • All of these questions are answered! You always have options for getting to a better place in your life. Never quit. Never give up. Find a support network who can walk with you through life's unexpected journey.

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-9241137 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1035 life coaching, identity, life story, obstacles, action plan, stuck, grief, loss, moving forward, support system, internal locus of control, external locus of control, psychology, counseling, psychology, counseling, human behavior, will, choice, volition, 2 bonus false     BOOMER AND MILLENNIAL CONVERSATION! BOOMER AND MILLENNIAL CONVERSATION! What are some of the differences, values, and cultural expectations between the Baby Boomer generation and the Millennial generation?

    You will want to listen to this honest and unscripted conversation between my oldest son and me!

    Perhaps it will give you some insight and truthful takeaways to give you hope as you move forward, whether you're a parent, grandparent, or a millennial.

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    ]]>     What are some of the differences, values, and cultural expectations between the Baby Boomer generation and the Millennial generation?

    You will want to listen to this honest and unscripted conversation between my oldest son and me!

    Perhaps it will give you some insight and truthful takeaways to give you hope as you move forward, whether you're a parent, grandparent, or a millennial.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8943591 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2622 baby boomer, millennial, culture, values, expectations, education, comparison, social media, identity, transient, commitment, parenting, peer pressure, generational differences, family of origin, life coaching 2 bonus false     MOVING FORWARD MOVING FORWARD Are you grieving the loss of a spouse, friend, job, health, opportunity, time, or even the loss of self? Perhaps you've had a recent health diagnosis that is unsettling?

    Regardless of whatever it is you're going through, these life coaching points will provide easy, daily exercises for you to move forward  each day.

    Life can be so very difficult and challenging. Navigating how to maneuver the unexpected can catch you off guard.

    These questions and exercises will assist you as you process this life or lifestyle change.

    Remember:

    You are not defined by this!
    Your worth is not determined by this!

    You have the ability to choose your response to this situation which, in turn, if chosen wisely, will be the very impetus that propels you forward.

    Never give up hope!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Are you grieving the loss of a spouse, friend, job, health, opportunity, time, or even the loss of self? Perhaps you've had a recent health diagnosis that is unsettling?

    Regardless of whatever it is you're going through, these life coaching points will provide easy, daily exercises for you to move forward  each day.

    Life can be so very difficult and challenging. Navigating how to maneuver the unexpected can catch you off guard.

    These questions and exercises will assist you as you process this life or lifestyle change.

    Remember:

    You are not defined by this!
    Your worth is not determined by this!

    You have the ability to choose your response to this situation which, in turn, if chosen wisely, will be the very impetus that propels you forward.

    Never give up hope!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8879031 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1505 stages of grief, emotions, friendships, professionals, EMDR, trauma, self care, biopsychosociospiritual, plan, purpose, counseling, life coaching, healing, pain, praise, Christianity, action steps, personality, gratitude, authenticity, cognition, shifting 2 10 full false     MIDDLE AGE & IDENTITY MIDDLE AGE & IDENTITY Are you wondering how quickly you arrived at this stage in life? I get it. I'm right there with you!

    Using the "biopsychosociospiritual" counseling model, this podcast offers life coaching questions and thoughts to ponder for living your best life in mid-life!

    Regardless of how you've arrived at this point, you can learn to live with intentionality with your physical health, emotional health, relationships, and spiritual walk with God, the King of Kings.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Are you wondering how quickly you arrived at this stage in life? I get it. I'm right there with you!

    Using the "biopsychosociospiritual" counseling model, this podcast offers life coaching questions and thoughts to ponder for living your best life in mid-life!

    Regardless of how you've arrived at this point, you can learn to live with intentionality with your physical health, emotional health, relationships, and spiritual walk with God, the King of Kings.

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8816026 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2061 midlife, Christianity, physical health, action steps, mental health, relationships, marriage, adult children, cognition, belief system, royal family, Identity Unveiled, Change Unveiled, deconstruction, marriage, intentionality, change 2 9 full false     ARE YOU THE FRIEND YOU NEED? ARE YOU THE FRIEND YOU NEED? When have you needed a friend during a time of stress or duress? What qualities did this person have?

    This podcast offers what I call The Rule of 7 - 7 qualities that we look for in a true friend when we are unsettled and even devastated. 

    These seven points can also be learning opportunities for each of us to implement in our current friendships. Furthermore, our impact on our friendships is the legacy we leave. 

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     When have you needed a friend during a time of stress or duress? What qualities did this person have?

    This podcast offers what I call The Rule of 7 - 7 qualities that we look for in a true friend when we are unsettled and even devastated. 

    These seven points can also be learning opportunities for each of us to implement in our current friendships. Furthermore, our impact on our friendships is the legacy we leave. 

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8715602 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1425 Scripture, friendship, relationships, legacy, crisis, hardship, qualities, actions, initiation, provision, love languages, attention, body language, focused attention, passion, empathy, love, intentional, intercession, grace, God, mercy, Christianity, lif 2 8 full false     MEMORIES & MILESTONES MEMORIES & MILESTONES What do you do with your memories? Your milestones? Your significant life events, both positive and negative?

    Depending how we interpret what happens in our lives can be a crucial turning point in our ability to move forward with hope, worth, and value!

    Yes, even negative events - if not interpreted correctly - can greatly impact our ability to walk in our God-given identity!

    Learn how to create a "Milestone Map" of your life and use the information to reframe how you view many events up to the present time.

    When you reframe your experiences, you renew your mind and restore your heart.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     What do you do with your memories? Your milestones? Your significant life events, both positive and negative?

    Depending how we interpret what happens in our lives can be a crucial turning point in our ability to move forward with hope, worth, and value!

    Yes, even negative events - if not interpreted correctly - can greatly impact our ability to walk in our God-given identity!

    Learn how to create a "Milestone Map" of your life and use the information to reframe how you view many events up to the present time.

    When you reframe your experiences, you renew your mind and restore your heart.

    Listen now!


    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8654850 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1801 memories, milestones, Memorial Day, life mapping, PTSD, EMDR, Christianity, Romans, moving forward, belief system, silver linings, takeaways, Israelites, altar, neurology, forgive, forget, pictogram, genogram, family patterns, patterns, disempower, refram 2 7 full false     WHATCHA THINK? THE CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR THOUGHT LIFE & YOUR IDENTITY WHATCHA THINK? THE CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR THOUGHT LIFE & YOUR IDENTITY Have you ever thought about what you think about?  This is not a trick question! What you think about is crucial to your God-given identity!

    Every single day, we each live from beliefs - conscious and unconscious - which are never questioned. The crux of the matter is that our thoughts either work for us or against us. Knowing the difference between what is actually true is crucial in walking confidently through life's daily experiences or hardships.

    This podcast will jumpstart you on the right path! Four concepts will start you thinking about your internal dialogue and emotional health.

    Why would you wait another day?


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    ]]>     Have you ever thought about what you think about?  This is not a trick question! What you think about is crucial to your God-given identity!

    Every single day, we each live from beliefs - conscious and unconscious - which are never questioned. The crux of the matter is that our thoughts either work for us or against us. Knowing the difference between what is actually true is crucial in walking confidently through life's daily experiences or hardships.

    This podcast will jumpstart you on the right path! Four concepts will start you thinking about your internal dialogue and emotional health.

    Why would you wait another day?


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8435963 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1258 Identity Unveiled, podcast, book, cognition, neuroscience, mental health, childhood, parenting, family of origin, Christianity, integration, counseling, life coaching, belief system, lies, misbeliefs, assumptions, automatic thoughts, clarity, doubt, convi 2 6 full false     FRIENDSHIP & IDENTITY FRIENDSHIP & IDENTITY We are a lonely American culture. 

    How can we not only have friends but be a friend?

    This podcast shares the levels of friendship as well as the levels of proper self disclosure. There are different types of people that journey with us - personal and professional - during life's seasons of change.

    Listen now to improve improve and enrich the friendships in your life!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     We are a lonely American culture. 

    How can we not only have friends but be a friend?

    This podcast shares the levels of friendship as well as the levels of proper self disclosure. There are different types of people that journey with us - personal and professional - during life's seasons of change.

    Listen now to improve improve and enrich the friendships in your life!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8321347 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1343 friendship, relationships, social media, disclosure, marriage, life transitions, peers, parenting, caregiving, grief, hardships, alone, loneliness, longevity, attachment, counseling, authenticity, intentionality, time management, toxic people, mentor, men 2 5 full false     EASTER & IDENTITY: THE "VEILS" OF SHAME & BLAME EASTER & IDENTITY: THE "VEILS" OF SHAME & BLAME What does Easter have to do with identity?

    Everything! I explore the spiritual and metaphorical significance of the temple veil that was torn with the spiritual "veils" as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:16. 

    In this Easter podcast, I discuss how either blame or shame "veil" our lives from walking in the God-given identity that provides freedom.

    Problem [Pain]

    Predicament [Shame / Blame]

    Process

    Promise

    Listen now, and let this Easter be a spiritual milestone event that will give you freedom and a resurrected, new life!


    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     What does Easter have to do with identity?

    Everything! I explore the spiritual and metaphorical significance of the temple veil that was torn with the spiritual "veils" as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:16. 

    In this Easter podcast, I discuss how either blame or shame "veil" our lives from walking in the God-given identity that provides freedom.

    Problem [Pain]

    Predicament [Shame / Blame]

    Process

    Promise

    Listen now, and let this Easter be a spiritual milestone event that will give you freedom and a resurrected, new life!


    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8249051 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1396 Easter, Good Friday, Christianity, devotional, meditation, temple veil, metaphorical veil, Identity Unveiled, new beginning, life coaching, blame, shame, rationalization, anxiety, doubt, insecurity, self esteem, self image, responsibility, life change, Ea 2 4 full false     WORKING FROM HOME COPING STRATEGIES DURING UNCERTAINTY WORKING FROM HOME COPING STRATEGIES DURING UNCERTAINTY Working from home? Stressed to the hilt?

    Haven't figured it out....yet?

    Losing your mind with how to handle your work? Parenting? Having your spouse work from home too?

    This podcast is for you!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Working from home? Stressed to the hilt?

    Haven't figured it out....yet?

    Losing your mind with how to handle your work? Parenting? Having your spouse work from home too?

    This podcast is for you!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8052310 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1567 managers, employees, workplace, working from home, career, stress, parenting, boundaries, coping, uncertainty, stress management, control, self talk, behaviors, health, wellness, mindset, gratitude, science, lack of control, expectations, relationships, l bonus false     FORGIVENESS & IDENTITY FORGIVENESS & IDENTITY Forgiveness.

    What is forgiveness? What is it not? Does forgiveness mean reconciliation? Does forgiveness mean trusting? How does lack of forgiveness affect our body, mind, and relationships?

    I answer all of these questions and break down this topic into easy to understand concepts.

    Most importantly, I explain why forgiveness is directly tied to walking in your God-given identity.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Forgiveness.

    What is forgiveness? What is it not? Does forgiveness mean reconciliation? Does forgiveness mean trusting? How does lack of forgiveness affect our body, mind, and relationships?

    I answer all of these questions and break down this topic into easy to understand concepts.

    Most importantly, I explain why forgiveness is directly tied to walking in your God-given identity.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-8008946 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1300 forgiveness, physical health, emotional health, consequences of anger, consequences of bitterness, what is forgiveness, what forgiveness is not, steps of forgiveness, life story, identity, Identity Unveiled, forgetting, minimization, denial, condoning, ex 2 3 full false     IDENTITY & BODY IMAGE: DECISIONS, DECISIONS! IDENTITY & BODY IMAGE: DECISIONS, DECISIONS! Statistics are staggering. What are the solutions?

    In this podcast, I address your DNA - your genetic identity - and the bigger concepts that play into decisions for any kind of plastic surgery, minimal procedure, or reconstruction.

    What's real? What's perception? And how do you come to a solution for body image and any kind of procedure?

    Listen now for my questions to ponder as well as solutions to overall health of your body and your mind!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Statistics are staggering. What are the solutions?

    In this podcast, I address your DNA - your genetic identity - and the bigger concepts that play into decisions for any kind of plastic surgery, minimal procedure, or reconstruction.

    What's real? What's perception? And how do you come to a solution for body image and any kind of procedure?

    Listen now for my questions to ponder as well as solutions to overall health of your body and your mind!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-7518844 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1905 plastic surgery, minimal invasive surgery, reconstructive surgery, body image, DNA, genetic identity, change, body acceptance, self esteem, Persian characteristics, 23andMe, reality, perceptions, nutrition, emotional needs, eating disorders, body dysmorph 2 2 full false     "GODFIDENCE": KNOWING YOUR IDENTITY IMPROVES YOUR CONFIDENCE! "GODFIDENCE": KNOWING YOUR IDENTITY IMPROVES YOUR CONFIDENCE! What is confidence? Where does it come from? How do you get it?

    This podcast focuses on the systems that shape your level of confidence - low or high  -  as well as life coaching tips for moving out of your comfort zone when life presents challenges. Growth zones grow your confidence in ways that comfort zones never will!

    When you know your God-given identity, it gives you the ability to grow and know you have what it takes to move forward in life in any aspect of life, regardless of challenges.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     What is confidence? Where does it come from? How do you get it?

    This podcast focuses on the systems that shape your level of confidence - low or high  -  as well as life coaching tips for moving out of your comfort zone when life presents challenges. Growth zones grow your confidence in ways that comfort zones never will!

    When you know your God-given identity, it gives you the ability to grow and know you have what it takes to move forward in life in any aspect of life, regardless of challenges.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-7351684 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2089 self focus, self action, self talk, intersectionality, self awareness, confidence, how to gain confidence, pride, support system, temporal systems, personality, how personality is shaped, growth, Christianity, view of others, what others think, change, id 2 1 full false     RETHINK 2021: SUM & STREAMLINE RETHINK 2021: SUM & STREAMLINE Has 2020 left you confused without clarity?

    This podcast is for you!

    This original life coaching assessment will guide you through four categories of consideration:

    • Pay
    • Progress
    • Passions
    • Purpose

    When you live with clarity, your schedule is streamlined!

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    ]]>     Has 2020 left you confused without clarity?

    This podcast is for you!

    This original life coaching assessment will guide you through four categories of consideration:

    • Pay
    • Progress
    • Passions
    • Purpose

    When you live with clarity, your schedule is streamlined!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-7083013 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2196 job, career, backstory, time management, planner, schedule, purpose, passion, hobbies, boundaries, comparison, simplification, motivation, growth, progress, goals, action, incremental change, choice, decision, positive reinforcement, habit, values, neurop 2 21 full false     DECISION: THE POWER OF YOUR CHOICES WHILE YOU ARE TROUBLED DECISION: THE POWER OF YOUR CHOICES WHILE YOU ARE TROUBLED The Christmas story in Luke reveals these themes:

    1. Deeply Troubled
    2. Denial
    3. Deliverance
    4. Decision

    As you go through troubling times, never forget the power of your decisions while you navigate the circumstances you didn't ask for.

    We are promised that regardless of outcome, God will deliver you and be responsible for how this circumstance is used in your life story to offer hope to others.

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    ]]>     The Christmas story in Luke reveals these themes:

    1. Deeply Troubled
    2. Denial
    3. Deliverance
    4. Decision

    As you go through troubling times, never forget the power of your decisions while you navigate the circumstances you didn't ask for.

    We are promised that regardless of outcome, God will deliver you and be responsible for how this circumstance is used in your life story to offer hope to others.

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     http://choice, decision, trouble your trouble, coping, trauma, disappointments, obedience, Christianity, devotional, hope, holidays Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6884384 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 386 2 20 full false     "I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS"....[PART 3 & 4: Deliverance and Decision] "I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS"....[PART 3 & 4: Deliverance and Decision] Are you in a situation you didn't ask for?

    Luke 1 shares four themes between Mary's conversation with the angel:

    • Deeply Troubled
    • Denial
    • Deliverance
    • Decision

    We, too, need to be reminded that our present circumstances will not last, that God will bring us through them.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Are you in a situation you didn't ask for?

    Luke 1 shares four themes between Mary's conversation with the angel:

    • Deeply Troubled
    • Denial
    • Deliverance
    • Decision

    We, too, need to be reminded that our present circumstances will not last, that God will bring us through them.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6884042 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 512 Christmas, hope, holidays, major stressors, denial, deliverance, Luke 1, move forward, fear, hope, learned helplessness, learned hopelessness, hope, cultivate hope 2 19 full false     "I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS".... [Part 2: Denial] "I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS".... [Part 2: Denial] Have you found yourself in a potentially life-changing, life-stopping  situation that you did not create? 

    I share the deeper themes of Luke 1 that are applicable in our own lives:

    • Deeply Troubled
    • Denial
    • Deliverance
    • Decision


    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Have you found yourself in a potentially life-changing, life-stopping  situation that you did not create? 

    I share the deeper themes of Luke 1 that are applicable in our own lives:

    • Deeply Troubled
    • Denial
    • Deliverance
    • Decision


    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6864762 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 411 Luke 1, Christmas story, Christmas, hope, holidays, Mary, denial, cognitive processing, shock, life coaching, inspiration, move forward, fear, anxiety, depression 2 18 full false     "I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS".... (Part 1: Deeply Troubled) "I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS".... (Part 1: Deeply Troubled) Are you currently in a situation you didn't ask for?

    So was Mary, and she had done nothing wrong.

    Whether you find yourself in a situation you didn't ask for, or if you know of someone who is, here are life coaching tips and scriptural lessons from the Christmas story.

    This week's podcasts will be divided into four sections:

    1. Deeply Troubled
    2. Denial
    3. Deliverance
    4. Decision



    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Are you currently in a situation you didn't ask for?

    So was Mary, and she had done nothing wrong.

    Whether you find yourself in a situation you didn't ask for, or if you know of someone who is, here are life coaching tips and scriptural lessons from the Christmas story.

    This week's podcasts will be divided into four sections:

    1. Deeply Troubled
    2. Denial
    3. Deliverance
    4. Decision



    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6846598 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 368 hope, holidays, Mary, Christmas, Gospel of Luke, life events, stress, Christianity, devotional, 2 17 full false     MAKE. BAKE. TAKE. [Part 2] MAKE. BAKE. TAKE. [Part 2] Need a Christmas treat that's easy to make, bake, and take?

    You will be a hit with this Oreo Biscotti recipe!

    Recipe included!

    Listen now!

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    ]]>     Need a Christmas treat that's easy to make, bake, and take?

    You will be a hit with this Oreo Biscotti recipe!

    Recipe included!

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6828568 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 129 Oreo cookies, recipe, baking, foodie, Christmas, easy, entertaining, Christmas gift, hope, holidays 2 16 full false     ARE YOU ON AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY? SO WERE THE WISE MEN ARE YOU ON AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY? SO WERE THE WISE MEN Although there may be conflicting evidence as to the origin and length of the journey for the wise men, the one fact remains that they DID have a long journey.

    Don't we, too? Life tends to take us through our own "desert".

    Here are the questions to ponder and the lessons to glean from their journey...and ours.

    God bless you if you are on an unexpected journey right now. May this podcast encourage you!

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    ]]>     Although there may be conflicting evidence as to the origin and length of the journey for the wise men, the one fact remains that they DID have a long journey.

    Don't we, too? Life tends to take us through our own "desert".

    Here are the questions to ponder and the lessons to glean from their journey...and ours.

    God bless you if you are on an unexpected journey right now. May this podcast encourage you!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6791938 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 460 christmas, christmas story, wise men, persia, parthia, travel, long journey, devotional, inspiration, life coaching, magi, truth seekers 2 15 full false     THE BETTER QUESTION FOR 2021: WHO DO I WANT TO BECOME? THE BETTER QUESTION FOR 2021: WHO DO I WANT TO BECOME? Aren't you tired of hearing the clichés  of 'New Year's Resolutions' and 'What are my goals'? Yes, me too! Let's reframe it with a better question.

    In this podcast I discuss the counseling and scriptural concepts that overlap and delve deeply into our core being and then ask life coaching questions for you to take the next step toward growth.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Aren't you tired of hearing the clichés  of 'New Year's Resolutions' and 'What are my goals'? Yes, me too! Let's reframe it with a better question.

    In this podcast I discuss the counseling and scriptural concepts that overlap and delve deeply into our core being and then ask life coaching questions for you to take the next step toward growth.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6770425 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 579 2021, resolutions, New Year, scripture, growth, action, change, science, thought life, emotions, relationships, self talk, physical body, health, self care, conflict, toxic people, change, spiritual growth, God, Christianity, process, perfection, growth, 2 14 full false     MAKE. BAKE. TAKE. MAKE. BAKE. TAKE. Need an easy and crazy good recipe for the holidays?

    Here it is: Vanessa's Chocolate Chip Pie

    I promise it will become a favorite!

    Also included are life coaching tips for putting up boundaries for self-control.

    Yes, there is HOPE!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Need an easy and crazy good recipe for the holidays?

    Here it is: Vanessa's Chocolate Chip Pie

    I promise it will become a favorite!

    Also included are life coaching tips for putting up boundaries for self-control.

    Yes, there is HOPE!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
    CHANGE THE STORY. 
    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6757777 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 338 recipe, pie, self control, simplify, time management, to do list, temptation, boundaries, both / and thinking, realistic goals, eating, Christmas, hope, holidays 2 13 full false     CHORES A BORE? DO THIS! CHORES A BORE? DO THIS! Do you have Christmas chores you simply don't enjoy? Be honest!

    Here are two easy life coaching tips to get you started (and finished!).


    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Do you have Christmas chores you simply don't enjoy? Be honest!

    Here are two easy life coaching tips to get you started (and finished!).


    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6740026 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 257 christmas, chores, to do list, habit, life coaching, procrastination, hope, holidays, grief, loss, self imposed expectations 2 12 full false     WEIGHT FOR IT! WEIGHT FOR IT! Why wait for the New Year?

    Start your strength training now!

    In this podcast, I share the following:
    1. What (your personal backstory for fitness)
    2. Why?
    3. How?
    4. Why Not?

    These are easy, simple steps for you to start now, especially during the holiday season!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Why wait for the New Year?

    Start your strength training now!

    In this podcast, I share the following:
    1. What (your personal backstory for fitness)
    2. Why?
    3. How?
    4. Why Not?

    These are easy, simple steps for you to start now, especially during the holiday season!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6732172 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 902 medical history, adoption, fitness goals, purpose, destiny, backstory, fitness, strength, family, physical education classes, Jane Fonda, workout, workout from home, resistance bands, free weights, benefits of strength training, stress management, health, 2 11 full false     THE PERFECT LESSON FROM AN IMPERFECT KITTEN (CHRISTMAS REVISITED) THE PERFECT LESSON FROM AN IMPERFECT KITTEN (CHRISTMAS REVISITED) We have a new kitten.  An imperfect kitten, that is. But the lesson I've learned about God's love to us - albeit through the life of this furry animal - is worth sharing during the holidays.

    May the message of Christmas be heard in a new and fresh way.

    Enjoy!

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    ]]>     We have a new kitten.  An imperfect kitten, that is. But the lesson I've learned about God's love to us - albeit through the life of this furry animal - is worth sharing during the holidays.

    May the message of Christmas be heard in a new and fresh way.

    Enjoy!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6678953 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0500 563 kitten, rescue, belief system, God, faith, inspiration, kitten, imperfection, unconditional love, christmas message, christmas story, God's love, Christianity, devotional, inspirational message, hope, holidays, self soothing 2 10 full false     ROUND OFF 2020 WITH RESILIENCY! ROUND OFF 2020 WITH RESILIENCY! How does anyone deal with life stressors, either major or minor? What are the better ways to cope? What are ineffective ways of coping?

    This podcast shares the three main components to stress management, and the realistic ways you can incorporate them into your daily life!

    This podcast isn't just for this year....it's for you to use from this point forward!

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     How does anyone deal with life stressors, either major or minor? What are the better ways to cope? What are ineffective ways of coping?

    This podcast shares the three main components to stress management, and the realistic ways you can incorporate them into your daily life!

    This podcast isn't just for this year....it's for you to use from this point forward!

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

    BACKSTORY. 
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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6660304 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 853 resistance, resilience, recovery, stress, stress management, coping skills, actions, change, belief system, neuroplasticity, self talk, health, wellness, sleep, nutrition, perceptions, assumptions, crisis, Covid, 2020, addiction, abuse, alcoholism 2 9 full false     GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS (PART 2) GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS (PART 2) Have you experienced the loss of a loved one in the last year or two?

    This podcast offers helpful advice to give you hope this holiday season. Although it's not an all inclusive list, it will help you navigate and challenge your beliefs and self expectations.

    Listen now and please share with friends and family!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Have you experienced the loss of a loved one in the last year or two?

    This podcast offers helpful advice to give you hope this holiday season. Although it's not an all inclusive list, it will help you navigate and challenge your beliefs and self expectations.

    Listen now and please share with friends and family!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6636214 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 665 grief, loss, beliefs, expectations, negative coping, positive coping, nutrition, sleep, exercise, health, wellness, mental health, selective focusing, cognition, neuroscience, grace, hope, holidays 2 8 full false     GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS (PART 1) GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS (PART 1) This podcast offers seven tips for knowing how to respond to others' loss during the holiday season.

    Although this is not an inclusive list, this podcast shares easy ways to respond to others in their emotional pain.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     This podcast offers seven tips for knowing how to respond to others' loss during the holiday season.

    Although this is not an inclusive list, this podcast shares easy ways to respond to others in their emotional pain.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6621670 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 402 grief, loss, family, friendship, response to grief, communication, hope, holidays, Christmas, Covid, 2020 2 7 full false     NUMBERS THAT COUNT: A HOLIDAY GUIDE TO SELF CARE NUMBERS THAT COUNT: A HOLIDAY GUIDE TO SELF CARE Are you trying to maintain control with good self care this holiday season? In eating? Purchasing food? Staying away from tempting foods? Exercise? 

    This short podcast will share the power of numbers as a great tool and guide for self care to carry you into the New Year!

    Lose the guilt; keep the pattern!


    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Are you trying to maintain control with good self care this holiday season? In eating? Purchasing food? Staying away from tempting foods? Exercise? 

    This short podcast will share the power of numbers as a great tool and guide for self care to carry you into the New Year!

    Lose the guilt; keep the pattern!


    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6604408 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0500 906 orthorexia nervosa, self care, eating, food, nutrition, parenting, hope, holidays, Christmas, entertaining, parties, balance, self control, confidence, action steps, life coaching, coaching, wellness coaching, stress, stress management, anxiety, food prep 2 6 full false     FACING AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION? FACING AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION? Do you feel as though you are in an impossible situation? Have your plans been shattered?

    The message of Mary, Jesus' mother, speaks to these very challenges. May her song of hope be yours as you prepare your heart and mind this holiday season.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Do you feel as though you are in an impossible situation? Have your plans been shattered?

    The message of Mary, Jesus' mother, speaks to these very challenges. May her song of hope be yours as you prepare your heart and mind this holiday season.

    Listen now!

    IDENTITY. 

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    FOR HIS GLORY.

    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6576853 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 496 Christmas story, Mary, devotional, inspiration, meditation, fear, anxiety, culture, self talk, life coaching, hope, holiday, 2020, Covid, emotions, mental health, wellbeing, move forward in fear, stress response 2 5 full false     GRAVY & GRACE GRAVY & GRACE What are you serving up today? Perhaps this day looks very different than any Thanksgiving you've had in the past.

    This podcast will share cognitive life tools for you to savor the day.

    Included is my homemade recipe for mushroom gravy. It's not low calorie, but when you only make it once a year, it's worth it!

    Choose to be thankful.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     What are you serving up today? Perhaps this day looks very different than any Thanksgiving you've had in the past.

    This podcast will share cognitive life tools for you to savor the day.

    Included is my homemade recipe for mushroom gravy. It's not low calorie, but when you only make it once a year, it's worth it!

    Choose to be thankful.

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6556816 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 463 recipe, gravy, grace, Thanksgiving, COVID, grief, loss, 2020, silver lining, gold plated positivity, neuroscience, focus, reframing, transformation, gratitude, choice, gluten free recipe, blessings, relationships 2 4 full false     SILENT NIGHT? SLEEP TIGHT! SILENT NIGHT? SLEEP TIGHT! Got sleep? 

    This podcast offers sleep and cognitive strategies to help you take mindful steps preparing for a healthy night of rest. 

    Not only will these strategies help you navigate the holiday season, use them year round to create habits for overall health and wellbeing!

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    ]]>     Got sleep? 

    This podcast offers sleep and cognitive strategies to help you take mindful steps preparing for a healthy night of rest. 

    Not only will these strategies help you navigate the holiday season, use them year round to create habits for overall health and wellbeing!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6538504 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 491 relationships, conversation, blue light, sleep, routine, health, wellness, nighttime habits, change, hope, holidays, weight maintenance, stress management, sleep routine 2 3 full false     H2OLIDAYS! H2OLIDAYS! Why is water so important to body and brain health? This short podcast tells you why it's crucial for good self-care.

    Also included are tips for drinking before eating, flying, and exercising!

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Why is water so important to body and brain health? This short podcast tells you why it's crucial for good self-care.

    Also included are tips for drinking before eating, flying, and exercising!

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6519340 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 328 hope, holidays, nutrition, goals, action steps, water, cognition, stress, stress management, brain health, skin health, body health, exercise, travel, eating, food, 2 2 full false     POLITICS & POTATOES POLITICS & POTATOES Need communication tips this year for family gatherings? This podcast gives simple advice on strategies for diffusing and discussing hot topics as well as life coaching questions for consideration! Make a memory, not a mess.

    Attached please find my recipe for sweet potato casserole!

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    ]]>     Need communication tips this year for family gatherings? This podcast gives simple advice on strategies for diffusing and discussing hot topics as well as life coaching questions for consideration! Make a memory, not a mess.

    Attached please find my recipe for sweet potato casserole!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6500188 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 469 politics, Covid, 2020, Thanksgiving, Christmas, holidays, hope, recipe, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, memories, relationships, belief system, change, focus 2 1 full false     ELECT TO CONNECT: COMMUNICATE LIKE ROYALTY ELECT TO CONNECT: COMMUNICATE LIKE ROYALTY All of us communicate. The crucial question is this: Do we communicate well?

    Especially in today's cultural climate, learning to hear and listen to others is a vital part of emotional connection. 

    I present life coaching tools and questions for you to think of your current ability to communicate well and determine what kind of positive change you can make. We always have room to grow and improve.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     All of us communicate. The crucial question is this: Do we communicate well?

    Especially in today's cultural climate, learning to hear and listen to others is a vital part of emotional connection. 

    I present life coaching tools and questions for you to think of your current ability to communicate well and determine what kind of positive change you can make. We always have room to grow and improve.

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6312964 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 864 Emotions, attachment theory, counseling, Election2020, communication, identity, business coaching, executive coaching, life coaching, listening, empathy, relationships, identity unveiled, goals, action steps, change 15 full false     WHEN LEADERS DON'T FALL WELL & THOSE WHO KEEP STANDING WHEN LEADERS DON'T FALL WELL & THOSE WHO KEEP STANDING Just because someone is in a leadership position does not mean they are actually a good leader.

    Position does not mean proficiency.
    Able does not mean capable.
    Control does not mean competency.
    Decision does not mean decency.

    How does someone lead well? What do we look for when they don't fall well? 

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Just because someone is in a leadership position does not mean they are actually a good leader.

    Position does not mean proficiency.
    Able does not mean capable.
    Control does not mean competency.
    Decision does not mean decency.

    How does someone lead well? What do we look for when they don't fall well? 

    Listen now!


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6190354 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1098 Christian leaders, secular leaders, leadership qualities, leadership reparation, local leaders, life coaching, counseling, reconciliation, forgiveness, grace, consequences, actions, enneagram, national leaders, global leaders, Christianity, faith, relatio bonus false     YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT YOUR IDENTITY: LEARN TO PARENT BETTER AT ANY AGE! YOUR CHILDREN ARE NOT YOUR IDENTITY: LEARN TO PARENT BETTER AT ANY AGE! This podcast is for you regardless of the age of your child(ren)! From toddler, to middle school, to teen, to adult, the temptation is to hover and be over involved has created more anxiety in families and parental relationships than ever before.

    This podcast provides definitions, questions, and a scriptural basis for consideration.

    Lastly, questions are explored that can assist in you making change today that will be beneficial into the future.

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    ]]>     This podcast is for you regardless of the age of your child(ren)! From toddler, to middle school, to teen, to adult, the temptation is to hover and be over involved has created more anxiety in families and parental relationships than ever before.

    This podcast provides definitions, questions, and a scriptural basis for consideration.

    Lastly, questions are explored that can assist in you making change today that will be beneficial into the future.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-6073003 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1223 parenting, helicopter parenting, college students, anxiety, loneliness, Proverbs 22:6, train a child, identity, worth, value, performance, academics, education, pressure to succeed, disappointments, coping skills, action plan, ownership, responsibility, b 1 14 full false     HOW DO YOU CHANNEL DISAPPOINTMENTS? HOW DO YOU CHANNEL DISAPPOINTMENTS? How do you act (out) on your disappointments? If you don't interpret your disappointment correctly (last episode), you may "attach" to whatever or whomever you believe gives you worth and value.

    Take realistic steps in changing your pattern!

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    ]]>     How do you act (out) on your disappointments? If you don't interpret your disappointment correctly (last episode), you may "attach" to whatever or whomever you believe gives you worth and value.

    Take realistic steps in changing your pattern!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-5898658 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1364 disappointment, addictions, abuse, grief, identity, legalism, workaholism, family patterns, family of origin, truth, lies, Christianity, faith, backstory, changing the narrative, life story, performance, parenting, loss 1 13 full false     DISAPPOINTMENTS: DISSIPATE OR DETONATE? DISAPPOINTMENTS: DISSIPATE OR DETONATE? What happens in our lives and to our identity when disappointments detonate? How is it that some disappointments dissipate while others mushroom into every facet of your being affecting your daily existence or your identity?

    Listen now for life coaching tools to help you navigate these life stressors!

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    ]]>     What happens in our lives and to our identity when disappointments detonate? How is it that some disappointments dissipate while others mushroom into every facet of your being affecting your daily existence or your identity?

    Listen now for life coaching tools to help you navigate these life stressors!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-5754130 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1084 COVID, disappointment, stress, stressors, family, self talk, family history, life narrative, addiction, labels, inner critic, deception, marriage, forgiveness, reconciliation, life coaching, discouragement, despair, identity, Identity Unveiled, family pat 1 11 full false     STRESSED??? STRESSED??? What is stress? Are there different kinds of stress? How do you manage it? Learn these life tools for managing stress. Listen now!

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    ]]>     What is stress? Are there different kinds of stress? How do you manage it? Learn these life tools for managing stress. Listen now!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-5266141 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1569 coping skills, healthy behaviors, stress, stress management, eustress, distress, chronic stress, COVID, self-talk, Christianity, faith, counseling, life coaching, faith, identity, resiliency bonus false     WHERE IS GOD? YOUR IDENTITY DEPENDS ON IT! WHERE IS GOD? YOUR IDENTITY DEPENDS ON IT! Where is God? What does the answer to that question have to do with identity? Are our spiritual and psychological lives intertwined?

    I discuss the following:

    • Approaches: Varying views as to whether or not these two concepts are related
    • Awry: How our feelings and thoughts get off track during formative years
    • Application: What action steps are needed to get our (mis)beliefs on track


    Answers to these questions are in this episode!

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    ]]>     Where is God? What does the answer to that question have to do with identity? Are our spiritual and psychological lives intertwined?

    I discuss the following:

    • Approaches: Varying views as to whether or not these two concepts are related
    • Awry: How our feelings and thoughts get off track during formative years
    • Application: What action steps are needed to get our (mis)beliefs on track


    Answers to these questions are in this episode!

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-5066147 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1859 beliefs, spirituality, Christianity, mental health, spiritual wellness, emotional wellness, grief, trauma, loss, hardships, change, hope, life narrative, family of origin, memories, balanced thinking, existentialism, purpose, meaning, relationships, ident 1 11 full false     FOOD FOR THOUGHT: DINING WITH THE KING FOOD FOR THOUGHT: DINING WITH THE KING How do you gain a healthy perspective when it comes to food? Is your relationship with food a constant battle? Are you tired of diets? This podcast is for you! 

    As a daughter or son of the King of Kings, we need to honor our physical beings with our daily care. Concepts I discuss are include our spiritual responsibility to healthy self care as well as personal backstories that attribute to our present relationship with food. 


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    ]]>     How do you gain a healthy perspective when it comes to food? Is your relationship with food a constant battle? Are you tired of diets? This podcast is for you! 

    As a daughter or son of the King of Kings, we need to honor our physical beings with our daily care. Concepts I discuss are include our spiritual responsibility to healthy self care as well as personal backstories that attribute to our present relationship with food. 


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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-4703591 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1376 COVID, health, food, identity, Christianity, progress, change, women, faith, diet, nutrition, wellness, life coach, emotional eating, role modeling, family of origin, stress, busyness, scheduling, American culture, cuisine, travel, holidays, Change Unveil 1 10 full false     ARE YOU "FIT" TO BE A PRINCESS? ARE YOU "FIT" TO BE A PRINCESS? The goal of this podcast is to motivate you to move! Your identity and your ability to make exercise a lifestyle choice are intertwined. Three tools are given for you to consider or reconsider this important aspect of self care: Assessment; Backstory and Beliefs; Change and Choice.

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    ]]>     The goal of this podcast is to motivate you to move! Your identity and your ability to make exercise a lifestyle choice are intertwined. Three tools are given for you to consider or reconsider this important aspect of self care: Assessment; Backstory and Beliefs; Change and Choice.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-4506068 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1086 volition, body image, fitness, exercise, activity, identity, Change Unveiled, Identity Unveiled, health, CDC, chronic disease, proactive, lifestyle, choice, habit, assessment, Ed Young, Gary Thomas, women, Christianity, faith, motivation 1 10 full false     WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU? WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU? How do you define freedom? 

    True liberty comes from an inalienable identity. Consider the Who [backstory], What [change the story], and What For [for his glory] in your personal story of freedom.

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    ]]>     How do you define freedom? 

    True liberty comes from an inalienable identity. Consider the Who [backstory], What [change the story], and What For [for his glory] in your personal story of freedom.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-4378406 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 934 freedom, July 4, identity, spiritual freedom, inalienable, liberty, Trey Gowdy, A.W. Tozer, George Bernard Shaw, adoption, Persia, naturalization, choice, responsibility, citizenship, Washington, D.C., backstory, life narrative, change the story, hope 1 9 full false     YOUR HEART MATTERS YOUR HEART MATTERS Your heart matters!

    The message of this podcast is relevant, while your age is irrelevant. Whether you're a teen or a mature woman, this message of hope is for you.

    At the core of your identity is the battle for your heart! Your impact and your relationships.  Be encouraged. With God guiding you every step of the way, your heart can be made new again, and you have no idea what God plans to do with it!




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    ]]>     Your heart matters!

    The message of this podcast is relevant, while your age is irrelevant. Whether you're a teen or a mature woman, this message of hope is for you.

    At the core of your identity is the battle for your heart! Your impact and your relationships.  Be encouraged. With God guiding you every step of the way, your heart can be made new again, and you have no idea what God plans to do with it!




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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-4228814 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400 1254 heart, Lisa Bevere, Rick Warren, spiritual warfare, mind, faulty thinking, identity, generational patterns, healing, temptation 1 7 full false     FASHION FIT FOR A PRINCESS FASHION FIT FOR A PRINCESS Let fashion be the “crowning” touch to your unique body, style, and lifestyle! Backstory, beliefs, and benefits in dressing your best!

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    ]]>     Let fashion be the “crowning” touch to your unique body, style, and lifestyle! Backstory, beliefs, and benefits in dressing your best!

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-4069100 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0400 893 Fashion, style, clothes, accessories, fashionbackstory, lifestyle 1 6 full false     Chicken Wired World: A Case Against Covid Chicken Wired World: A Case Against Covid What do we make of social distancing with those we love? Here are my thoughts. 

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    ]]>     What do we make of social distancing with those we love? Here are my thoughts. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3976583 Sat, 30 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 533 COVID, social distancing, Harlow experiment, psychology, love languages bonus false     ARE YOU WALKING IN THE WRONG IDENTITY? ARE YOU WALKING IN THE WRONG IDENTITY? Are you living from the heart or simply going through the motions of living? What are the warning signs? Insight and knowledge are the starting points for change! 

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    ]]>     Are you living from the heart or simply going through the motions of living? What are the warning signs? Insight and knowledge are the starting points for change! 

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3976544 Sat, 30 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 860 anxiety, performance, identity, Christianity, beliefs, God, faith 1 5 full false     Identity Unveiled Trailer Identity Unveiled Trailer Are you ready? It’s time for your Identity to be Unveiled. You are a daughter of the King of Kings.

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    ]]>     Are you ready? It’s time for your Identity to be Unveiled. You are a daughter of the King of Kings.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3816377 Mon, 18 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 267 trailer false     BREAKING THE CYCLE OF COMPARISON BREAKING THE CYCLE OF COMPARISON We are discontent. What is the first step in destroying this deadly mindset? Gratitude.

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    ]]>     We are discontent. What is the first step in destroying this deadly mindset? Gratitude.

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3810236 Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 811 1 3 full false     COMPARISON COMPARISON Comparison is costly. We live with a “not enough” mindset. Social Comparison Theory helps us dissect this concept.

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    ]]>     Comparison is costly. We live with a “not enough” mindset. Social Comparison Theory helps us dissect this concept.

    IDENTITY. 

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3810191 Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 792 1 2 full false     Who Am I? Who Am I? Who you are - from the structure of your DNA to every detail that falls within the scope of your lifespan - has not been missed by your Creator. God knows everything that occurs within the “dash” of your dates of entry and exit.

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    ]]>     Who you are - from the structure of your DNA to every detail that falls within the scope of your lifespan - has not been missed by your Creator. God knows everything that occurs within the “dash” of your dates of entry and exit.

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3810074 Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 477 1 1 full false     DNA & Diversity DNA & Diversity Do you know your genetic heritage? Are you a byproduct of “nature” or “nurture”? Acceptance of self and others is crucial to well-being.

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    ]]>     Do you know your genetic heritage? Are you a byproduct of “nature” or “nurture”? Acceptance of self and others is crucial to well-being.

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    ]]>     Shirene Gentry Buzzsprout-3761354 Thu, 14 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 875 1 4 full false