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Christian, Marketplace Ministry, Faith, Kingdom Business The Podcast for Christians who want to pursue their calling but could use a little Hope. Pursue your calling by being led by the Spirit! - Have you heard God calling you but don’t know where to start ... or worse, you’ve tried and failed? - Do you feel like there has to be more to life but you don’t know how to dream again? - Do you feel stuck and hopeless? Hey, I’m John Balauat and I’ve been there. The Spirit-led journey is filled with peaks and valleys but if you don’t pursue it, you won’t experience the fulfillment God has for you. Also, the world won’t get to experience the gift that’s inside of you. In this podcast, we talk about things that: - help you to become Spirit-led and to hear God better - connect with your true God-given identity - and gain Wisdom that you can apply to your life I’m looking forward to be a voice that can encourage you to step into who you were ALWAYS meant to be! Put your headphones on, grab a hot coffee, and be ready to write down some notes because we’re gonna run towards that next level! Connect with me: Instagram - @kingdom.moves email - jjbalauat@gmail.com
Episodes
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
In this episode of the “Chasing the Kingdom” podcast I conclude my conversation with Justin Ashurst.
We continue to talk about his journey from ministry to business and his desire to help people be made whole.
We even talk about subjects like fasting, community, and taking Sabbaticals!
About Justin Ashurst:
I have been a Pastor and Counselor for the last seven years and in ministry for the last fourteen years. Prior to that, I spent 10 years as a Naval Officer aboard a submarine.
I have the heart of a shepherd and love working with individuals and small groups. I have a particular heart for ministry leaders and pastors. But I enjoy working with anyone. I have worked with those struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, sexual integrity, sexual identity, abuse victims, church hurt, trauma, leadership wounds, and those who aren't quite sure what is going on. I’m certified in the Prepare and Enrich Premarital and Marital Assessment. I work with individuals, couples, and groups.
I have a Masters in Biblical Studies (2018) and a Masters in Counseling (2016) from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. I also have a BAS in Physics (2004) from the University of Illinois.
I obtained my license for mental health counseling (LMHC) in the state of Florida in 2021.
I have been married to my beautiful wife, Elise since 2010 and we have four wonderful children.
About The Becoming Whole Center:
The Becoming Whole Center exists to come alongside people and facilitate healing and wholeness so that they can have a greater kingdom impact.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
In this episode of “Chasing the Kingdom” I talk to Justin Ashurst, a pastor and counselor who is building his own counseling practice called The Becoming Whole Center.
We talk about the process of pursuing and finding one’s calling. We cover things like:
- Doing what you like for a living
- How a broken home can affect your journey
- How perspective is key to success
- The role of rest
- And other things
About Justin Ashurst:
I have been a Pastor and Counselor for the last seven years and in ministry for the last fourteen years. Prior to that, I spent 10 years as a Naval Officer aboard a submarine.
I have the heart of a shepherd and love working with individuals and small groups. I have a particular heart for ministry leaders and pastors. But I enjoy working with anyone. I have worked with those struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, sexual integrity, sexual identity, abuse victims, church hurt, trauma, leadership wounds, and those who aren't quite sure what is going on. I’m certified in the Prepare and Enrich Premarital and Marital Assessment. I work with individuals, couples, and groups.
I have a Masters in Biblical Studies (2018) and a Masters in Counseling (2016) from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. I also have a BAS in Physics (2004) from the University of Illinois.
I obtained my license for mental health counseling (LMHC) in the state of Florida in 2021.
I have been married to my beautiful wife, Elise since 2010 and we have four wonderful children.
About The Becoming Whole Center:
The Becoming Whole Center exists to come alongside people and facilitate healing and wholeness so that they can have a greater kingdom impact.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Jessica Morales, founder of JMEmpowering Women. We talk about a subject I’ve been wanting to speak about for a while.
The church seems to be gong through a big spiritual transition and many have told me they feel lost or without direction. Transition is important but it can be really painful. We must keep focused on the right things so that we can make it through. Listen in on our conversation!
About Jessica:
Jessica Morales is a passionate, enthusiastic woman of God who loves to see people living to the fullness of who they are through thriving businesses and restoring communities. With over 20 years of business experience, she learned the most lessons of all, the skills of connection, relationship building, collaboration, and a positive mindset.
Jessica is the founder and CEO of JMEmpowering Women, which empowers women to live their divine purpose with excellence through coaching, mentoring, speaking, and connection. As Founder and CEO of W.I.L.D. (Women in Leadership Direction) Women Networking group, Jessica brings women entrepreneurs together to grow, learn, and build a community to create an impact worldwide. Through her memorable, one-of-a-kind events and life-changing experiences, Jessica helps businesses grow, market their brand, generate leads, raise brand value, and increase customers by building trust and connection between attendees.
In addition to her work with JMEmpowering Women and W.I.L.D. Women Networking group, she serves as a Lead Trainer for Creating Jobs Inc., where she helps to co-create thriving businesses and communities worldwide. In her new book, Arise: Use What Broke You to Live Your Divine Calling, she shares the lessons learned as she walked with God through her most traumatic life experiences. Through the pathway of spiritual healing and the practice of listening and obeying God, she allowed the manifestation of His power. She shares her transformative journey in hopes that her hard-won wisdom will shed light on your own life’s path. Her greatest passion is helping women find healing through discovering who they are and who they are meant to be.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
In this episode of the Chasing the Kingdom podcast, I talk to entrepreneur and community-builder, Jessica Morales.
We talk about the importance and benefits of networking and how she used her skills and resources to build a thriving community.
We also talk a little bit about her journey, including how she became an author and how God threw her a birthday party!
About Jessica:
Jessica Morales is a passionate, enthusiastic woman of God who loves to see people living to the fullness of who they are through thriving businesses and restoring communities. With over 20 years of business experience, she learned the most lessons of all, the skills of connection, relationship building, collaboration, and a positive mindset.
Jessica is the founder and CEO of JMEmpowering Women, which empowers women to live their divine purpose with excellence through coaching, mentoring, speaking, and connection. As Founder and CEO of W.I.L.D. (Women in Leadership Direction) Women Networking group, Jessica brings women entrepreneurs together to grow, learn, and build a community to create an impact worldwide. Through her memorable, one-of-a-kind events and life-changing experiences, Jessica helps businesses grow, market their brand, generate leads, raise brand value, and increase customers by building trust and connection between attendees.
In addition to her work with JMEmpowering Women and W.I.L.D. Women Networking group, she serves as a Lead Trainer for Creating Jobs Inc., where she helps to co-create thriving businesses and communities worldwide. In her new book, Arise: Use What Broke You to Live Your Divine Calling, she shares the lessons learned as she walked with God through her most traumatic life experiences. Through the pathway of spiritual healing and the practice of listening and obeying God, she allowed the manifestation of His power. She shares her transformative journey in hopes that her hard-won wisdom will shed light on your own life’s path. Her greatest passion is helping women find healing through discovering who they are and who they are meant to be.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Brooke Bolz, one of God’s powerful attorneys. She’s making noise for Him inside and outside of the courtroom.
We talk about how she’s managed difficult circumstances in her field and how those circumstances provided her a way to build important things outside of her business. Her life is proof that perspective is so important if you want to do things in your life that have deeper meaning.
We conclude the conversation with views on her calling and how she believes others need to be persistent in pursuing theirs.
About Brooke:
Brooke Boltz is an insurance and injury attorney practicing in Florida and Texas. She is the founder and managing attorney of the law firm, Boltz Legal. Brooke is also the host of a podcast named Ms. Biz, which is ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.
Boltz Legal website
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
This week on the Chasing the Kingdom podcast I talk with Brooke Bolz, owner of Boltz Legal. When she's not winning cases for her clients, she's using her talents and resources to build other businesses she's involved with.
In this episode, Brooke and I talk about our personal experiences in starting a podcast, the importance of mindset, and how K-pop music helped me battle rejection.
About Brooke:
Brooke Boltz is an insurance and injury attorney practicing in Florida and Texas. She is the founder and managing attorney of the law firm, Boltz Legal. Brooke is also the host of a podcast named Ms. Biz, which is ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes.
Boltz Legal website
Brooke's podcast link
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
In this episode, I conclude my latest conversation with mental health expert, Andrea Garwood.
We talk about how no matter how dark things get, hope is always available and how we can experience more of it. We cover things like:
- The effect of trauma on hope
- The importance of humor
- How your environment affect your experience of hope
- How traveling affects hope
Tune in and become a better hoper!
About Andrea Garwood:
Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years of providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. Andrea's goal is to help people resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. She is experienced in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crises.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Are you or someone you know struggling with Hope? If so, this episode is for you.
Father has been speaking to me a lot about hope over the last few years:
- The importance of it
- the practicality of it in our lives
- and our responsibility to grow in it.
My friend Andrea Garwood owns a successful mental health practice so I thought she would be the perfect person to talk to about this subject.
About Andrea Garwood
Over 25 years working with individuals and families. Over 18 years of providing supervision to other mental health professionals and interns. Andrea's goal is to help people resolve emotional trauma or confusion, in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. She is experienced in working with individuals coping with life-altering circumstances and illness, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, recovery, grief and loss, relationship stressors, and spiritual crises.