Whatever It Takes Ministries Podcast

Christmas has the reputation of being the most wonderful time of the year. But is it? In this episode Paul and Niki talk about why Christmas is their favorite time of year while exploring why many may not feel that way. Unfortunately, Christmas can be a time of loneliness and great heartache. With so much about Christmas seeming superficial, what can we hold onto during the holidays that really does bring "Great Joy" and "Peace" to our hearts.

In this podcast, Paul & Niki share a previously recorded interview that Paul gave on Savage Marriage Ministries podcast show with Phil Fretwell.  Paul and Phil talk about what real freedom looks like and how to get and maintain it in your life.   Phil & Priscilla Fretwell are the founders of Savage Marriage Ministries.

In this podcast, Paul & Niki interview Phil & Priscilla Fretwell about their brand new book Savage Marriage.  This book is the true, raw, gut-wrenching journey of betrayal and healing of Phil and Priscilla’s marriage. Each, from their own perspectives, describe Phil’s confession of his secret betrayal that began with pornography but progressed to massage parlors, shattering their twenty-eight-year, picture-perfect marriage. Phil’s admission launched Priscilla into her own process of brokenness, self-discovery, and assessment. Their heart for humility, commitment, and spiritual intimacy accelerated their healing and deeply-rooted their relationship. Savage Marriage invites you into their intimate journey that led them to share openly with their family, friends, business associates, and a growing community of savage marriages. Website: https://www.savagemarriageministries.com Book link: https://www.savagemarriageministries.com/books

Fear Is A Major Roadblock To Healthy Communication In this podcast, Paul & Niki share how fear can derail a couple from experiencing healthy communication.

In this podcast, Paul & Niki share foundational keys to healthy communication that they have practiced in their marriage.

In this podcast, Niki shares her story of how she found hope, healing, and freedom.  

In this podcast, Paul & Niki share what the last 2.5 years have been like since Jenny's death.  Paul shares his experience personally and with the ministry.  

In this podcast, Paul & Jenny explain why it is important to identify the root of what is driving you in a conflict. 

In this podcast, Paul and Jenny welcome their special guest, Laurie Bekken, to discuss how believing the best in someone can help you resolve a conflict, or better yet, avoid one completely.

In this podcast, Paul and Jenny discuss how to determine if you are an internal or external processor.  Once you discover this, it will help you see how the way you are wired is contributing to the conflicts in your life.

In this podcast, Paul and Jenny discuss the importance of not being caught up in foolish debates.  Proverbs 9:10 says, "rebuke a fool and he will despise you, rebuke a wise man and he will love you." Before we start looking for fools in our lives, we should look at ourselves first. Jenny references a book by Jan Silvious, Foolproofing Your Life: Wisdom for Untangling Your Most Difficult Relationships

Everyone encounters conflicts from time to time, and everyone handles them differently. What is behind your thoughts about how you handle conflict in you life? Listen as Paul & Jenny discuss how discovering what we believed about conflict has totally changed the way they handle conflicts.

Forgiveness is choosing to not demand payment for a wrong done toward you by releasing the one who has wounded you into God's hands. What does this kind of forgiveness look like on a practical level? In this episode, you will learn five steps to be able to truly forgive from the heart. These steps will liberate you and encourage you in your walk with God and others.

Forgiveness is choosing to not demand payment for a wrong done toward you by releasing the one who has wounded you into God's hands. What does this kind of forgiveness look like on a practical level? In this episode, you will learn five steps to be able to truly forgive from the heart. These steps will liberate you and encourage you in your walk with God and others.

How do you know when you have really forgiven someone? Can you really forgive and forget? Does forgiving mean reconciling? These are a few of the questions Paul & Jenny seek to answer in this two part series on True Forgiveness. There are many myths regarding forgiveness so it is vital that we understand what it means to really forgive someone. In this episode, part one, they talk about many of the myths regarding forgiveness. They answer many questions about true forgiveness. Does forgiveness mean forgetting? Does forgiveness mean I have to trust the other person? Does forgiveness mean I have to reconcile in the relationship? Does forgiveness mean I don't hold the other person responsible? These are just a few of the questions discussed in this podcast. Bitterness destroys you as a person. That's why it's so important to understand what true forgiveness is.

How do you know when you have really forgiven someone? Can you really forgive and forget? Does forgiving mean reconciling? These are a few of the questions Paul & Jenny seek to answer in this two part series on True Forgiveness. There are many myths regarding forgiveness so it is vital that we understand what it means to really forgive someone. In this episode, part one, they talk about many of the myths regarding forgiveness. They answer many questions about true forgiveness. Does forgiveness mean forgetting? Does forgiveness mean I have to trust the other person? Does forgiveness mean I have to reconcile in the relationship? Does forgiveness mean I don't hold the other person responsible? These are just a few of the questions discussed in this podcast. Bitterness destroys you as a person. That's why it's so important to understand what true forgiveness is.

Do you think bitterness doesn’t impact you?  Can you be bitter and it not influence your life?  We know in Hebrews 12 it talks about a “root of bitterness” defiling many.  In this episode, you’ll discover what bitterness does to you.  Bitterness re-writes our past, distorts our present, and curses our future.

Fear often hides behind other issues like anger, addiction, and so forth.  Because of this, we usually try to deal with the surface issue while not recognizing the deeper problem.  To overcome, we must first identify the fear and then face it head on.

In this episode, Paul & Jenny share a memorable Valentine’s Day experience. Their story shows how to practically use humility to walk through an issue instead of letting the issue ruin the relationship.

MEN’S SERIES – Psalm 119:9 says, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word."  As a single, what does that look?  Listen as Paul and his guest, Mark Hinrichsen, talk about how young men can walk pure and what they need to do it.