S8 Ep77: Lucretia speaks at Unbound Pt. 1
On December 28, 2021 Lucretia Bowman spoke at Unbound at Landmark Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.  This is part 1 of 2. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
29m Nov 29, 2022
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S8 Ep76: Lucretia speaks at Anderson Hills United Methodist pt. 2
Lucretia shares her heart and story with the women's group at Anderson Hills United Methodist in Cincinnati, Ohio, pt. 2  Recorded 4/6/2020  Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn  Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
24m Nov 22, 2022
24m
S8 Ep75: Lucretia speaks at Anderson Hills United Methodist pt. 1
Lucretia shares her heart and story with the women's group at Anderson Hills United Methodist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recorded 4/6/2020 Podcast produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
18m Nov 15, 2022
18m
S8 Ep74: God's GPS (God's Protective Systems) Pt 2
Lucretia Bowman appeared at the Kingdom of God Ministries on November 3, 2019 and gave a message on God's Protective Systems. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
27m Nov 08, 2022
27m
S8 Ep73: God's GPS (God's Protective Systems) Pt 1
Lucretia Bowman appeared at the Kingdom of God Ministries on November 3, 2019 and gave a message on God's Protective Systems.   This is part 1 of 2. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021
31m Nov 01, 2022
31m
S8 Ep72: Lucretia Speaks: The WIZ Trophouse Aftershow
On 10/28/2019 Lucretia Bowman had the opportunity to speak on the WIZ FM in Cincinnati Ohio.  Afterward, she was interviewed by Raven Nevar in their "after show." Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Produced by Jennifer Osborn
25m Oct 25, 2022
25m
S8 Ep71: Lucretia Speaks at Restore Community Summit: Hamilton County Office of Reentry
On 9/10/2019 Lucretia spoke at the Restore Community Summit sponsored by the Hamilton County Office of Reentry. Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Produced by Jennifer Osborn
23m Oct 18, 2022
23m
S8 Ep70: Lucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church Pt 2
Part 2:  Lucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church.   Continuing her message, she talks about how God met her and transformed her from a convicted felon to the child of the king. Recording 9/9/2019 Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions/comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
23m Oct 11, 2022
23m
S8 Ep69: Lucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church Pt. 1
Part 1:  Lucretia Bowman speaks at Mariemont Community Church.   Lucretia recounts her experiences that lead up to her entering into a relationship with God.  She had tried everything else up to that point, she asked "Why not try God." Recording 9/9/2019 Podcast Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions/comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
35m Oct 04, 2022
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S7 Ep68: From Mess to Message: The wrap up
This show is the wrap-up of the awesome interviews we did.  This season we heard from a former stripper, a former foster child, a homeless girl, a rejected son, and a struggling sister of an addict.  All saw God show up in amazing and different ways to turn them into a restored woman, an executive pastor, a ministry leader, a humble father, and a delivered sister.  God is certainly good!   Rec...
31m Aug 09, 2022
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S7 Ep67: From Mess to Message: Interview with Holly Burbank
 Liz and Holly were sisters both searching.  While Liz was struggling with life-controlling issues, Holly was looking for a reason to live.  Through Liz's issues, Holly found redemption.   This is an interview about how a sister's love can transform and point to a power higher than all of us.   Interview conducted on 5/30/2022 via zoom.   Edited and produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or com...
51m Aug 02, 2022
51m
S7 Ep66: From Mess to Message: Interview with Latonya Jordan
Experiencing the loss of three mothers over the course of her childhood, Latonya's mind began to survive by blacking out.  Once thought to be disabled, she defied all the odds and became the mother of four children and an entrepreneur.   What looked like a message became a wonderful message of resilience.   Recorded on May 23, 2022 Edited and Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: ...
53m Jul 26, 2022
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S7 Ep65: From Mess to Message: Interview with Tiffany Brearton
As a sexual abuse survivor, Tiffany found an altered sense of her body and herself.  Eventually that notion of sex and using her body to get the things she desired, she became a stripper.  That road led down a path to rape and struggles.  God stepped in and showed her how her mess would eventually become a message.   Recorded May 16, 2022. Questions or comments: Embracingchange2021@gmail.com P...
48m Jul 19, 2022
48m
S7 Ep64: From Mess to Message: Interview with Rickale Weaver
From an unacknowledged son to a humble father, Rickale has traveled from mess to message in wondrous ways.   He discovered being a successful father is just showing up.   Recorded on May 16, 2022 Questions or Comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com Editing and produced by Jennifer Osborn
48m Jul 11, 2022
48m
S7 Ep63: From Mess to Message: Interview with Patriece Johnson
Growing up in inner City Cincinnati, Patriece Johnson focused her attention on getting out of the city and never returning due to a history of abuse and homelessness.  After coming into a relationship with God and working for an organization called "The Navigators" she was faced with returning and allowing God to take her to a new place of healing and letting others see the message in her life ...
50m Jun 28, 2022
50m
S7 Ep62: From Mess to Message: Interview with Deborah Merritt
Being placed in foster care at the age of four, Deborah found herself with foster parents who loved and feared God and taught her the same.  Still, the question would quietly come up about her biological family and the rest of her nine other siblings.  Through miracle after miracle, God showed himself a faithful father and used many other "mothers and fathers" in her life to heal the wounds of ...
43m Jun 21, 2022
43m
S7 Ep61: From Mess to Message: The Introduction
This is episode one of our new season title, "From Mess to Message." We discuss how to think about your life and how we all have hard questions in life.   Recorded on 4/25/2022. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com
38m Jun 14, 2022
38m
S6 Ep60: Resetting Outcomes: redeem = change
We get to redeem things that happened to us.  They are not stagnant events that never change. They will either change for the better or will be changed for the good, you decide. Hosea 4:6 Recorded 3/7/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
38m May 03, 2022
38m
S6 Ep59: Resetting Outcomes: Revive = New Health
An examination is a good thing.  Sometimes in that examination, we find areas that need to be brought back to life.  We need to revive them with the freshness that a new perspective can bring.   Recorded 2/28/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
27m Apr 26, 2022
27m
S6 Ep58: Resetting Outcomes: Repair = Mend
In this episode we discuss "repair = mend" and how When you are dealing with change, it's like giving birth, it can be painful and laborious.  You need to look at the tear that might be keeping you from true change, and we must begin to repair it in order to completely mend it. Recorded on 2/28/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
38m Apr 19, 2022
38m
S6 Ep57: Resetting Outcomes: Revise=Alteration
In this episode, we discuss “revise = alteration” and how it is good to let things be fearlessly changed when necessary.    From the episode: “Today is my best day.  It’s the only 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, 86,400 seconds, that I have been given as a gift.  I only have one moment.  I’m only in the moment that I have now.  Learning to breathe through each moment gives me this: it gives me peace. ...
33m Apr 12, 2022
33m
S6 Ep56: Resetting Outcomes - Identity=Power - Part 2
Power comes to us when we realize who we are.   We aren't second-rate, or broken beyond repair.  Join us for a continuing conversation about identity and how knowing who you are can transform your life.   Recorded on 2/14/2022.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn.   Questions or Comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
33m Apr 05, 2022
33m
S6 Ep55: Resetting Outcomes: Identity=Power - Part 1
Do you know when you realize who you are and who God made you to be, you begin to operate from a place of power?  You do!   And do you know that you can have hope to live a thriving life?  The prior episode with Jennifer's full story: Season 3, Episode 4.   SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255.   Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com   Recorded on 2/7/2022 Produced by Jennifer Osborn
33m Mar 29, 2022
33m
S6 Ep54: Resetting Outcomes: Reborn = Again
Every day is a new opportunity for you to redo your day, to redo your path, and to redo those things you might not have gotten right the day before.   Listen for the insights into how to do just that. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Record date 1/31/2022 Questions or comments: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
27m Mar 22, 2022
27m
S6 Ep53: Resetting outcomes: Forgiveness = Freedom
What is forgiveness anyway?  Does it mean I have to let someone who has hurt me back into my life?  Or let someone abuse give no account?  We talk about this and other myths in this episode.    Produced by Jennifer Osborn Recorded on 1/31/2022  Comments or questions: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
37m Mar 15, 2022
37m
S6 Ep52: Resetting Outcomes: Recreate = refresh
Why don't you like yourself? Why don't you have joy?  Why are you unhappy?  "Refresh" reimagines the "why" behind our unhappiness.   What is your mind-posture?   Produced by Jennifer Osborn  Recorded on 1/24/2022  Comments or questions: lucretiaspeakstruth@gmail.com
25m Mar 08, 2022
25m
S6 Ep51: Resetting Outcomes: Redevelop = renovation
Season 6 - Redefining Outcomes - Redevelop =renovation.  How to we redevelop outcomes and how to we reset it in the way that we think?
35m Mar 01, 2022
35m
S5 Ep50: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Tying it together
It's all about the stories that connect us.  Join Lucretia and Jennifer as they discuss the ways in which God brings all of the parts of the triune man to work together to accomplish his will.  This happens through our "before Christ" (bc) days, our "considering Christ" (cc) days, and our "after Christ" (ac) days.    Referenced Scripture Psalm 139 Recorded on 11/22/2021 Produced by Jennifer O...
41m Jan 11, 2022
41m
S5 Ep49: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Sense versus nonsense
Common sense.  Nonsense.  Uncommon sense.  We use these terms a lot in our daily life.  While some think common sense cannot be learned, we can be taught to think critically.   Join us for a conversation about all kinds of sense as we prepare to end the season.   Book Referenced:  The Power of Intuition: How to Use Your Gut Feelings to Make Better Decisions at Work by Gary Kline (2004).  The F...
35m Jan 04, 2022
35m
S5 Ep48: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Smell versus odorless
We can be a fragrance or an odor.  This is spiritually, physically, and emotionally.  Are we identifiable by our aroma or our stink?  This is a conversation you will enjoy. Recorded 11/22/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
25m Dec 28, 2021
25m
S5 Ep47: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Touch versus non touch
Touch is such an important thing, not only in life as people but also spiritually when there is a "laying on of hands" or an "impartation of the spirit".  If you aren't familiar with those terms we explain them and then explore them a little deeper.    Recorded 11/22/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
33m Dec 21, 2021
33m
S5 Ep46: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Weight versus weightless
Things can feel very heavy.  Sometimes it feels very light.  This can be a spirit situation.   Stress, chaos, problems, even words can be heavy or you can make them light.  Are you bringing heaviness or are you bringing lightness?   Recorded 11/16/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions/Comments/Prayer Requests: josborn@citygospelmission.org
29m Dec 14, 2021
29m
S5 Ep45: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Spirit
What do you think of when you hear the word "spirit?"  It can mean a lot of different things to different people.  Everyone has one, but do we understand exactly what it does and operates within us?   Recorded 11/16/2021.  Produced by Jennifer Osborn
36m Dec 07, 2021
36m
S5 Ep44: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Soul - Visible versus the Invisible
We see the behaviors and immediately think we understand the person, but what would it mean for us to ask why?  There is a visible soul man and an invisible soul man -- one certainly acts from the other.  It is a practice to stop and ask deeper questions and be willing to truly listen to the answer.   Recorded 11/1/2021.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: Josborn@citygospelmi...
39m Nov 30, 2021
39m
S5 Ep43: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Soul
Where is the soul man and how does he control you?  The answer might surprise you.  Join us as we take a look at what all encompasses the soul and how God can heal it.   Recorded on 11/1/2021. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments:  josborn@citygospelmission.org
37m Nov 23, 2021
37m
S5 Ep42: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Body: Hardware versus Software
A continuing conversation related to the body and how we operate in the realm of "hardware" and "software."   Book cited in this episode is "Back to the Gospel" by Peter K. Louis.   Produced by Jennifer Osborn Recorded 10/25/2021 Questions or Comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
30m Nov 16, 2021
30m
S5 Ep41: Resetting the comparison of body, soul, and spirit: Body
 We are made up of the body, soul, and spirit - a triune organism.  Each part has a purpose and can get steered in the wrong direction.  In this episode, we will be talking about the body.    Referenced in this episode is the book "The High 5 Habit" by Mel Robbins. (https://www.amazon.com/High-Habit-Take-Control-Simple/dp/1401962122/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)   Recorded 10/...
34m Nov 09, 2021
34m
S4 Ep40: Resetting Our Beliefs: When are you starting?
What do Teslas and Jesus have in common?  We answer that question in this last episode of this season of Resetting Our Beliefs.   So when are you starting?  Your beliefs will not change unless you begin.   Recorded: August 30, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
29m Oct 05, 2021
29m
S4 Ep39: Resetting Our Beliefs: Who is your help?
Are you looking to other people to take responsibility for how you feel and what you believe?  It's an easy path to take.  In this episode, we are asking, "who is your help?"  With anything we believe, we have to begin to help ourselves in changing our beliefs and taking responsibility for them.   Recorded  8/30/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Question or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
30m Sep 28, 2021
30m
S4 Ep38: Resetting our Beliefs: Why have you stayed so long in that mindset?
In this episode, Lucretia Bowman shares about three key areas to help us shake off the old mindset - wisdom, morality, and concentration.  Wisdom brings the right view, right intention, and the right speech. Morality is right actions.  Concentration is being mindful, being focused, and being aware. Recorded 8/16/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission....
38m Sep 21, 2021
38m
S4 Ep37: Resetting Our Beliefs: How do you move forward from unhealthy to healthy?
It's a struggle constantly to pick the healthier way.  For some of us, being unhealthy feels so normal that healthy ways of doing things seem incomprehensible.   Your beliefs can be just as unhealthy as eating food that clogs your arteries.  But you can move from the unhealthy way of believing to healthy beliefs. Recorded 8/17/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@cit...
42m Sep 14, 2021
42m
S4 Ep36: Resetting Our Beliefs: Where do you need to go back to to restart a new belief system?
You have to go back in order to go forward.  Sounds counterintuitive, but if you are carrying the baggage of a belief system that isn’t serving you well, you need to go back as far as you need to in order to find the origin story of your beliefs.   Mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX9U4rLL9ww            https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-are-wrongly-convicted-people-st...
32m Sep 07, 2021
32m
S4 Ep35: Resetting Our Beliefs: What are you willing to give up to believe differently?
When you hear the words "give up" are you seeing it as a surrender or as an exchange?  Giving up something allows space for something new.  In this episode, we will talk about what it is to exchange one belief for another.   Recorded July 19, 2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
34m Aug 31, 2021
34m
S4 Ep34: Resetting Our Beliefs: Why are you staying in this space?
A person rarely changes from a place of comfort.  Trying to change is like cutting yourself open to pull out the part of yourself that is diseased.  But you have to first start by getting uncomfortable.  If you are trying to change and are feeling the struggle, you are doing it right.    In this Episode: https://www.netflix.com/title/81038216 (The Best of Enemies) Recorded: 7/19/2021 Produced...
34m Aug 24, 2021
34m
S4 Ep33: Resetting Our Beliefs: How did you get to where you are?
Beliefs are like roads, sometimes they can be a smaller road and other times a highway.  We all travel the roads of belief systems, but there are times you have to ask yourself how you got to your destination and if it still makes sense.   Recorded on 7/12/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org
36m Aug 17, 2021
36m
S4 Ep32: Resetting Our Beliefs: Where did your beliefs come from?
Where did your beliefs come from?  Have you ever asked yourself that? Lucretia reveals most beliefs are influenced by our parents, environment, education, our pain, our experiences.  Those beliefs are shaped and impacted by the general systems of the world: education, economics, entertainment, government, legal, financial, religion, political, social, defense, labor, and society. Be brave and ...
33m Aug 10, 2021
33m
S4 Ep31: Resetting Our Beliefs: What have you been believing?
Do you fight over simple things like which way the toilet paper faces?  Or does being wrong make you feel less valuable than someone else?  In this episode of Embracing Change, we are asking the question, “What have you been believing?”  In asking that question you can start digging into Resetting our belief system. Produced by Jennifer Osborn Recorded on 7/9/2021 Questions or comments: josbo...
52m Aug 03, 2021
52m
S3 Ep30: Revolutionizing Recovery: The Meaning of Recovery
In this last episode of Season 3, Lucretia and Jennifer discuss the difference between the first Adam and the second Adam, as well as singing part of “The Adams Family” theme (written by Vic Mizzy).  It’s always a great journey to re-cover yourself. Book referenced in the episode:  In the realm of Hungry Ghosts – Gabor Mate, M.D. (https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Hungry-Ghosts-Gabor-2013-01-10/dp...
31m Jun 22, 2021
31m
S3 Ep29: Revolutionizing Recovery: Steps to Wholeness
Ever wonder how to organize yourself to begin the walk of change?  Join Lucretia and Jennifer as they discuss the steps to wholeness. Book referenced in the episode: Choose Again: 6 Steps to Freedom – Diederik Wolsak (https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Again-Six-Steps-Freedom/dp/173218500X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=choose+again+6+steps+to+freedom&qid=1623174251&sr=8-1) Episode recorded on 4/26/...
35m Jun 15, 2021
35m
S3 Ep28: Revolutionizing Recovery: From chaos to order
Chaos is all around us and can become an addiction unto itself.  Breaking the cycle of chaos begins with taking responsibility and asking yourself critical questions needed to bring awareness and order.   Recorded 4/26/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org (mailto:josborn@citygospelmission.org)   Books referenced in this episode: Scattered – Ga...
38m Jun 08, 2021
38m