Hypervigilance and Hyper-Responsibility aren’t gifts to be celebrated. They’re curses to be broken. “I’ve always had to take care of myself.” “If I want it done right, I have to do it myself.” “I learned from a very young age how to be self-sufficient. I don’t need anyone.” “There’s no one coming to help me, […]

We talk about the dos and don’ts of discipleship all the time, but what about the *heart* of discipleship? In this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast, Erica is sharing a message she preached recently at her home church, REVIVE Church of Tampa, about the heart we should have when we disciple people. Many […]

The process of deconstructing faith is not new, but it’s seducing a new generation with its siren song. Over the past two years I’ve seen and heard a considerable uptick in conversations about deconstructing faith. Deconstruction of faith is the process of questioning, doubting and ultimately rejecting certain aspects of one’s faith. In embracing the […]

There have been times when I’ve said I was content, but — really — I was apathetic. Have you ever been there? Someone asks you about a situation or a relationship, and you realize you aren’t triggered or overly emotional about it anymore. Maybe you think to yourself, “Wow. I feel nothing about this. This […]

Discipleship is NOT Mentorship. The primary function of discipleship is not to be trained up in your specific calling or gifting. Discipleship, in its simplest sense, is training in how to follow Jesus with clean hands and a pure heart, no matter your gifting or calling. Discipleship is about developing heart and character. Think of […]

What do you think about the holistic approach to health? How about when you compare it to the modern, “western” approach to health care we’ve become standardized to these days? And let me ask you this . . . If you’re a Christian — a follower of Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit — which […]

Press play anyways, Pumpkin! This one’s gonna be good. I’m sure you’ve heard: “Jesus is enough. He’s all you need. There’s no ‘Jesus AND.’ It’s just Jesus.” Am I right? You’ve heard this, yeah? Well what if I told you that Jesus isn’t enough when it comes to discipling you? I know. It’s a little […]

There’s a real cost to breakthrough, but what if I told you it’s already been paid and you just need to show the receipt? It’s totally true! Jesus paid the price for every ounce of breakthrough you could ever need or want in your lifetime, but so many times when we’re right up against it, […]

Sharing a message I preached recently at my home church, REVIVE Church of Tampa. Have you been feeling stuck on your journey to breakthrough? Like you’ve been doing all the things, but you can’t seem to find the thing that is causing the hold up? If so, this is a “right now” message for you. […]