Episodes

  • Forgiveness and Infidelity - Interview with Chris Grainger (Season 3 Finale)

    Forgiveness and Infidelity - Interview with Chris Grainger (Season 3 Finale)
    Oct 31 2022
    Today I interviewed Chris Grainger, husband, father, and host of the podcast "The Lion Within Us". He came today with his story of how he forgave his ex-wife after she cheated on him. Now when I hear of cheating, I think of knock-down drag-out fights but Chris... He chose to be intentional with his words and speak life instead of death... I am getting ahead of myself but this story is amazing and must be heard! Chris Grainger Website: https://thelionwithin.us/ Podcast: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/ My Social Media: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwaynestaten Show Notes: "Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell." James 3:4-6 New King James Version (NKJV) "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8 NKJV "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9 NKJV "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." Hebrews 8:12 NKJV "then He adds, 'Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.'" Hebrews 10:17 NKJV "I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins." Isaiah 43:25 NKJV "Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NKJV Music: Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/WJHTZpx9d2o
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    47 mins
  • The Freedom Experience - Interview with Patrick Jaiyeoba

    The Freedom Experience - Interview with Patrick Jaiyeoba
    Oct 17 2022

    Today I interviewed Patrick Jaiyeoba, a trained and certified Minister of Deliverance, Emotional and Physical Healing by Global Awakening College of Ministry. He currently serves on the pastoral team at the CityLight International Church where he is the Asst. Director of Small Groups and a co-host of Sunday services. He also hosts a podcast called “The freedom Reality”, where he teaches and converses with reputable Christian leaders on freedom in Christ. We spoke about how in forgiving his father, he had to go through emotional healing, which brought up things from his childhood that were long buried. This is an interview that must be heard!


    Patrick Jaiyeoba

    Website: https://patrickjaiyeoba.com/home/

    The Freedom Experience Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1B4RB8K/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_P0NFJTJMTWNY1VRAZ5CT

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.jaiyeoba/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickjaiyeoba/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatrickJaiyeoba


    My Social Media:

    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/

    My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwaynestaten



    Show Notes:


    "casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 New King James Version (NKJV)

    "Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved." Psalms 55:22 NKJV

    "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

    "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14:26 NKJV

    "You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask." James 4:2 NKJV

    "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" Matthew 7:7 NKJV

    "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9 NKJV

    "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." Hebrews 8:12



    Music:

    Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday

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    50 mins
  • I Had to Give the Grace I Needed - Interview with Brittany Patrick

    I Had to Give the Grace I Needed - Interview with Brittany Patrick
    Sep 26 2022

    Hello everyone! Today, I had my good friend Brittany Patrick CEO & Founder of the UMOJA Collective who came on today to speak on her journey of forgiving her father who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, where she had to give the grace she needed even when she was diagnosed with depression herself! This is a story you have to hear!


    Brittany Patrick:

    Website: https://www.umojacollective.net/

    Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyjay___/ & https://www.instagram.com/umojacollectivellc/


    My Social Media:

    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/

    My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwaynestaten


    Show Notes:

    "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Proverbs 11:14 NKJV


    Music:

    Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday

    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody

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    59 mins
  • Forgiveness DOES NOT Always Mean Reconciliation!!!

    Forgiveness DOES NOT Always Mean Reconciliation!!!
    Sep 12 2022

    Hello everyone! I have been wanting to drop this episode for a while now!!! This is something i struggled with because even though I heard it multiple times, I was like "Doesn't God want us to reconcile with everyone!!?!?!" But I found out that at times, it is not possible. Come with me as I learn about forgiveness and reconciliation.


    My Social Media:

    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/

    My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwaynestaten


    Show Notes: 


    Merriam Webster Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconcile

    7 Things Forgiveness Is Not by Sunshyne Gray: https://sunshynegray.com/forgiveness-is-not/

    Do You Have to Reconcile in Order to Forgive? by Pastor Erik Reed: https://www.knowingjesusministries.co/articles/do-you-have-to-reconcile-in-order-to-forgive/

    When Does Forgiveness Not Lead to Reconciliation by Pastor Tom Hicks: https://pastortomhicks.com/2020/02/24/when-does-forgiveness-not-lead-to-reconciliation/

    Do Your Best To Be at Peace With Everyone by Minister Rick Renner: https://renner.org/article/do-your-best-to-be-at-peace-with-everyone/ 


    Referenced Bible Verses:

    Matthew 3:8; 5:44; 6:14-15, 31-32; 9:10-13; 10:17; 12:14-15; 16:18

    Genesis 26:12-31; 50:15-21

    Luke 22:34, 54-62

    John 2:24; 6:15; 7:8; 8:59; 10:39; 21:15-17

    2 Corinthians 5:18; 7:10

    1 Thessalonians 5:17

    Psalm 1:1

    1 Corinthians 15:33

    2 Timothy 3:5

    Romans 12:18


    National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline (Available 24 hours): 1-800-662-HELP(4357)

    National Sexual Assault Hotline (Available 24 hours): 1-800-656-4673



    Music:

    Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday

    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody

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    44 mins
  • How Long Are You Gonna Let Him Have Control - Interview with Teresa Leet

    How Long Are You Gonna Let Him Have Control - Interview with Teresa Leet
    Sep 8 2022
    Today I spoke with Teresa Leet an author and a mindset and financial coach who came today with her story of how she overcame anger and bitterness with her ex-husbands and how she now not only forgives them but prays for them! This story is amazing and needs to be heard! Teresa Leet: Website: TeresaLeet.com Contact: CoachT@TeresaLeet.com Book: “Chasing Easy in a Life of Hard Choices: Failed Marriages, Unplanned Pregnancies, and the God Who Restores” (https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Easy-Life-Hard-Choices-ebook/dp/B09P9XMY31/ref=sr_1_2_nodl?crid=1BXM3O3FHCUSB&keywords=chasing+easy&qid=1656443500&s=books&sprefix=chasing+easy,stripbooks,391&sr=1-2&dplnkId=4af136d6-e1b5-45dc-8a0d-7e5a799fa1f0) Show Notes: The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People by Dr. Kevin Leman & Bill Pentak I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction Hardcover by Lysa TerKeurst The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients by Steve Chandler Gotham Central, Book 1: In the Line of Duty by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker  Killing Me Softly - The Fugees (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKOtzIo-uYw) Bon Qui Qui at King Burger Skit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV3jXOiPOU) The Power of Vulnerability TED Talk by Brene Brown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o&t=2s) "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12 NKJV "You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you," Matthew 5:43:44 NKJV "The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein." Psalm 24:1 Talking donkey in the Bible Numbers 22:21-39 "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." Philippians 4:8 "Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ," 2 Corinthians 10:5 NKJV "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV "If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-22 NKJV My Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwaynestaten Music: Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/WJHTZpx9d2o
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Forgiveness Does Not Mean Tolerance - Interview with Serena Mastin

    Forgiveness Does Not Mean Tolerance - Interview with Serena Mastin
    Jul 26 2022
    **WARNING: This episode contains references to a satanic cult, rape, molestation, physical abuse, suicide, and drug abuse. Discretion is advised*** My apologies for the late upload, again life be lifing! LOL But I would be remiss to not upload this episode with Serena Mastin! Serena has overcome extreme obstacles, personally and professionally. She started her life in witness protection, nine different foster homes, teenage addiction, homelessness, to her husband's recent suicide. Serena has faced unimaginable adversity. Despite her challenges, she found a real sense of purpose along the way. She told her story about being taken out of a satanic cult, being sexually abused, cheated and lied on by her husband and more! I am telling you my jaw HIT. THE. FLOOR! But I am telling you she was an amazing guest and an amazing person! Serena Mastin: Pulse Marketing: www.heartofcreative.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspiringauthor2022/ Show Notes: Episode with Joseph James: https://anchor.fm/dwayne-staten5/episodes/Two-Aspects-of-Forgiveness---Interview-with-Joseph-James-e1c0prr "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Romans 8:37 New King James Version My Social Media: My Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/ Music: Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/WJHTZpx9d2o
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Forgiving and Forgetting - Interview with Lavera Manning

    Forgiving and Forgetting - Interview with Lavera Manning
    Jul 11 2022

    Hello everyone! My apologies for not posting, but life has been LIFING! LOL. But I wanted to drop this interview I had with LaVera Manning! Lavera is the devoted wife of the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of District Heights, Dr. Bobby Manning. Her first priorities are being a wife, homemaker and mother to their sons Levi, Reuben and Joseph. We spoke about forgiving and forgetting and the gems, gold bars, rubies that were dropped were nothing short of amazing! This is an episode you do not want to miss!


    Lavera Manning:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lavera

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laveramanning/

    Tune in on her IG on Tuesdays at 6 PM EST for La's Journal!

    First Baptist Church of District Heights: 7234 Lansdale St, District Heights, MD 20747



    My Social Media:

    My Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynestaten/



    Music:

    Moody by Jay Someday https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday

    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_moody

    Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/WJHTZpx9d2o
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    1 hr
  • No episode today due to COVID 😞

    No episode today due to COVID 😞
    Jun 27 2022
    No episode today due to COVID 😞
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