Radiant Thoughts

Our first stop on a 2019 cruise, Kotor Montenegro was not somewhere we ever thought about going before, but we are glad we did! Hiking up the ruins of an epic ancient fortress gave us some incredible views of the country! We uncovered history, and ate a perfect meal on the water while watching the sunset!

In this episode, Dr. Ally talks with Hannah DeVriend, who has a powerful strength of being able to focus on and unlock enjoyment on the journey of life. She modeled this powerfully for Ally, 15 years ago, and it changed Ally's life drastically! Join in today as they talk about their own journey, the research behind this concept and tips for how you can start to improve your mental health by enjoying the journey today!    

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was a 2020 lesson that sometimes the best travel experiences happen when you have to adapt and change your original plans last minute. Come along with us as we explore a private island, great food, snorkeling and tequila tasting in the mountains!

Is God involved in every outcome? How do we know what is originally from His will, and what comes from the free will of people? In this podcast we will look at the concept of sovereignty and discover if it is theologically sound to say that "If God wills it, it will happen."

Imagination is a powerful tool that can increase or decrease our hope in life. Many of us imagine the worst case scenario in the future, without even realizing that is what we are doing. But, imagination can be a powerful force to increase our hope and happiness in life. In this episode, find out how to use your imagination so that it is an asset to your life!

As we offer ourselves, our lives and our talent, we increase our prosperity potential! There is a huge blessing that comes with offering, and this is different from simply giving or tithing. Jump into the scripture with us to explore the purpose and possibilities that are tied to offering. 

In this episode, Jeremy and Ally share about exploring their own backyard: Los Angeles! LA is a beautiful city...well, parts of it are beautiful! We are excited to share with you some of our favorite sights, restaurants and beaches in the City of Angels!

The Missions movement has been a phonetical way to reach the underserved people groups of the world. However, it can have one of the greatest pivots in the church right now. Going from Christian field trips, to established structures of sustained change, building and growth is an important step. Today we are discussion the possibilities for the future of this kind of evangelism

Fear of Failure is really fear that we cannot process emotions related to the failure and fear of what we let that failure mean about us. The fear of failure has a toxic effect on every area of our life. It destroys progress and accomplishments before they even have a chance to come to pass! Overcoming the fear of failure, lowers anxiety, and creates space for productive problem solving and hope in our life. 

God is a builder. From the beginning of time He had a plan and blueprint for humanity. He delighted in sharing specific details about how to build the Ark, how to build the temple, and how to build our own spiritual walk. As we follow Jesus, the carpenter, we start to see an image of how we can build our life, relationships, wisdom, and finances to imitate and glorify God as a builder. 

Indonesia is a fascinating place, and Bali is a highlight! From a monkey forrest to giant manta rays to vegan culture, this expat heaven is a beautiful place to visit! It is also home to some of the friendliest, happiest people we have met on the planet! Come check out the island with us and see how we barely made it out before the world started to shut down in 2020!

Today I have a friend on that has a fascinating history with so many amazing leaders. I get the rare privilege to interview him and discuss the incredible journey he has had with leaders of the faith and the church. I hope you enjoy the deep well of perspective and life and that Steve brings. 

If we are going to be filled with hope. We need to figure out the art of guarding our mind. We need to protect our environment and thought life from things that are not helpful or healthy for us. As we do this, we create space for hope to thrive. 

There is a heavenly standard of prosperity and it comes with proper alignment with God's will. As we begin to shift our heart, mind and emotions to delight in understanding who God is, we understand more about ourselves and His perfect plan for us. Explore this way of prosperity with us!

Crikey! Jeremy and Ally Butrous travel down under and visit the iconic Steve Irwin zoo. They explore the city by boat on a Harbor cruise. On this podcast, they discuss Brisbane's cultural influences, coffee, koalas and more!

Community is often an after thought in todays church. In the kingdom, it is front and center. This whole thing is about relationships and God wants us to be a big community. Those in isolation are destined for a lesser than calling. Let's do this together! Today, I interview one of my friends, Jeff Hoult!

Each positive change can have a domino effect! Sometimes, on our journey to a better life, we can get stuck feeling overwhelmed by all the big changes we want or need to make. We tend to feel discouraged when we do not make progress, or make it as fast as we would like. This discouragement leads us even further away from hope. That is why, one of the best ways to increase hope is to focus on just one positive change at a time. As we do, it builds self-efficacy, confidence and a sense of progress, so we can see ourselves getting closer to our goals!

The way we see life, God, and ourselves is centered around perspective! By simply upgrading our perspective, we can upgrade our experience. How do you see your problems, from the problems perspective or from the solutions perspective? Let's dive in and see from a new altitude.  

The most beautiful library in the world, and churches that will take your breath away! Prague is a hidden gem in a territory that few people from the USA have explored. It borders easter and Western Europe and has so much to offer! Enjoy this visit, and peruse through Prague with us!