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In the Season 1 finale of I Am Positively Positive, I share a deeply personal and honest conversation surrounding a recent carbon monoxide situation our family experienced—and how it completely shifted my perspective on life, gratitude, faith, and God’s protection. Sometimes we don’t fully realize how much God has been keeping us until we look back and understand what could have happened. This episode reflects on the fragility of life, the peace that comes from knowing we are held securely in God’s hands, and the reminder that His protection is often working even when we cannot see it. Anchored in scriptures about God’s covering, safety, and faithfulness, this conversation explores the difference between living in fear and living with perspective. It is not about pretending difficult moments don’t happen—it’s about recognizing that God remains present, faithful, and near even in life’s unexpected and frightening moments. From “The name of the Lord is a strong tower” to “He gives His angels charge concerning us,” this episode is filled with reflection, gratitude, and encouragement for anyone who has ever survived something they still haven’t fully processed. Sometimes protection changes us more than promotion does. If you need encouragement, perspective, or simply a reminder that God still protects and preserves, this episode is for you. Stay positively positive.

In this episode of I Am Positively Positive, we’re talking about the tension, responsibility, and growth that comes with becoming the person God is calling you to be. Growth is exciting—but it also carries weight. The deeper the calling, the deeper the trust required. Anchored in Luke 5:4, where Jesus tells Peter to “launch out into the deep” after a night of frustration and empty nets, this conversation explores what it looks like to obey God beyond disappointment, fear, comfort, and shallow places. Sometimes God calls us deeper after seasons that made us tired, uncertain, or discouraged—and often the version of us emerging from those seasons is capable of carrying far more than the version that first started the journey. This episode also speaks honestly about leadership, pressure, responsibility, and the reality that the people you’re trying to bless may not always understand the growth required to move everyone forward. Becoming comes with stretching. It comes with stewardship. It comes with learning how to navigate narrow roads with wisdom and grace. You’re not just growing upward—you’re growing into capacity. If you’ve been feeling the weight of growth, transition, responsibility, or purpose lately, this episode is for you. Stay positively positive.

The Becoming Season What do you do when life no longer fits who you used to be… but you haven’t fully stepped into who you’re becoming? In Episode 6 of the I Am Positively Positive Podcast, Stephen reflects on the uncomfortable but necessary process of growth, transition, and transformation through the lens of Philippians 1:6: This episode explores how becoming often requires breaking, shifting, stretching, and enduring seasons that don’t always make sense while you’re in them. Using the analogy of baking a cake, Stephen unpacks how every ingredient must leave its old form behind before something meaningful can be created. If you’ve been feeling stretched, uncertain, or in-between seasons, this conversation is a reminder that God still finishes what He starts. You are not forgotten. You are not behind. You are becoming.

In this episode of I Am Positively Positive, we’re having a real conversation about one of the most frustrating and emotionally exhausting experiences in life—putting in genuine effort and feeling like the results still don’t match. Whether it’s work, entrepreneurship, relationships, ministry, personal growth, or simply trying to do the right thing consistently, there are seasons where you can feel like you’re pouring out more than you’re seeing back. And if we’re honest, that can make you question whether the work even matters. This episode explores the tension between effort and outcome, the discouragement that can come from quiet seasons, and the importance of continuing to sow even when visible progress feels delayed. Sometimes growth is happening beneath the surface long before fruit ever appears. Anchored in faith, perspective, and honest reflection, this conversation is meant to encourage anyone who feels tired, overlooked, discouraged, or tempted to stop too soon. Delayed results do not always mean wasted effort. If you’ve been working, building, praying, serving, loving, creating, or simply trying to stay faithful through a difficult season—this episode is for you. Stay positively positive.

In this episode of I Am Positively Positive, we’re talking about a kind of grace that doesn’t always make sense—favor that can’t be explained, opportunities that don’t match your résumé, and strength that shows up when you didn’t even know you had it. Too often, we try to rationalize what God is doing in our lives. We try to make it make sense to ourselves and to others. But the truth is, not everything in your life was meant to be explained—some things were meant to be experienced and walked out in faith. Drawing from a powerful moment in Matthew 14, this episode explores what it means to recognize the hand of God at work, even when it doesn’t follow logic or expectation. The same God who walks on water, calms storms, and reveals identity through obedience is still moving today—and that same Spirit is at work in you. If people can fully explain it… it’s probably not grace. This is a real, honest conversation meant to encourage you to stop shrinking what God is doing in your life just to make others comfortable. You don’t have to justify the grace on your life—just walk in it. Stay positively positive.

In this episode of I Am Positively Positive, I’m highlighting Reformation Memphis, led by Apostle Brandon J. Clack—a church making impact through teaching, community, discipleship, and opportunities to grow at every stage of life. Though much of our connection has been through remote attendance, this ministry has still poured into us in meaningful ways through their life groups, worldwide e-community, and messages that challenge people to become better. I also reflect on a powerful message from visiting pastor Pastor Courtney Beard about baptism, obedience, identity, and what causes a church to multiply. This episode is about more than one church visit—it’s about the kind of environment that builds people up, strengthens faith, and reminds us that real ministry can reach you wherever you are. Stay positively positive.

In this episode of the I Am Positively Positive Podcast, we dive into the importance of guarding your heart and protecting what flows from within. I share a very real and transparent low moment I experienced this past week, along with a difficult decision that could have changed everything. Sometimes the greatest battles happen privately, and the choices we make in those moments can shape our future. This episode is about wisdom, healing, self-control, and learning how to protect your peace when life gets heavy. If you’ve ever wrestled with emotion, temptation, disappointment, or pressure, this conversation is for you.

I didn’t quit… I just went quiet. In this episode, I open up about stepping away from this platform and the season that led me there. It wasn’t about one event—it was about going through a transition that pushed me into deeper prayer, reflection, and searching for clarity in who I am and what God truly wants for my life. There were moments where I thought I had it all figured out… but I realized I needed to slow down and realign. Now I’m coming back with a clearer perspective and a stronger sense of purpose—to encourage, uplift, and spread positivity in a way that’s real and consistent. If you’ve been in a season of stepping back, this might help you understand why.

The host takes a small dip into how the woman with the issue of blood inspired others to pursue Jesus in the same manner as she did. Matthew 9:20-22; 14:34-36.

In this interview, Stephen interviews Olivia Dillard by phone. She is the founder of Soulwarmer's ministries, military veteran, women's advocate, mother, grandmother, world traveler, and worshipper.

Over the next few weeks, we will interview women with extraordinary testimonies. In addition, we will discuss overcoming insecurities (seeing our faults) and embracing the Heavenly Father's love when faced with adversity.

In this podcast, the host talks about where spiritual attacks come from and shares a personal story of depression and suicidal thoughts that ended in victory through the word of God. Additionally this podcast will greatly encourage you to find hope, purpose, and victory in God for your life. The host also promotes his latest book as a tool to help you overcome the plans of the enemy.

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