The Dysfunctional Christians

This week on the show Diana, Nickie, and Blu have some big news to share with their listeners. The girls are giving you exactly what you want to hear! A few changes are in the making that our listeners inspired us to do! The Original Force loves their listeners and we hope our next chapter will be exactly what you have been waiting for. WE ARE SO EXCITED!  Stay Updated! Instagram: @theoriginalforce Website/Blog: The Original Force Facebook: @TheOriginalForce

This week on the show Diana, Nickie, and Blu talk about quarantine. The girls give you some helpful ideas and encouragement of what you can do at home while on quarantine. Get inspired and feel uplifted as they remind you to use this time to bring yourself closer to God.  Highlights -How quarantine is going so far -Nickie talks about being sick and her hair falling out -The Original Force announces their Merch, Chance and Chase -Reminding you that God is always with you -Be thankful through this time -Staying home may help you discover the seed God has placed inside you -Ideas for what to do at home during quarantine -How to workout at home -Philippians 4:6 Spiritual Exercise: Be generous to others and ask questions. As we are in this time together, be generous to all those who cross your path whether it’s at the grocery store, in your neighborhood, or on social media. Ask questions and challenge your spirit. Open the bible, find comfort, ask questions, and you will receive answers.  Follow us & Join our #ForceFam  Instagram: @TheOriginalForce Twitter: @OriginalForce_ Facebook: @TheOriginalForce Pinterest: @TheOriginalForce Merch: Chance and Chase Support our podcast on Patreon: HERE Facebook Group page Encourage Me Website/Blog: www.theoriginalforce.com Youtube: @TheOriginalForce Follow Diana: @itsdianayork Follow Nickie: @imprettypositive Follow Blu: @itsblurain

Season 2 is here! This week the girls wanted to discuss the Coronavirus with their listeners. Diana, Nickie, & Blu talk about how they are dealing with it as a family. The girls also remind everyone that this maybe a time to strengthen your faith through scripture and prayer. Growing and strengthening your spirit is something the girls urge everyone to do. Nickie shares some of her favorite scriptures and prays over our audience. Diana, Nickie, Blu encourage everyone to pray for their families as while as strangers that maybe affected by this pandemic.   HIGHLIGHTS -Coronavirus -What we are going through as a family -Psalms 91 -Pray for others -Ways to grow your faith and be positive during this time -Isaiah 41:10 -Deuteronomy 31:8 -Prayer from Nickie The Spiritual Exercise for the week is to read scriptures that will reduce your stress and aid in healing your anxieties while dealing with the virus. LET'S CONNECT Instagram: @TheOriginalForce Twitter: @OriginalForce_ Facebook: @TheOriginalForce Pinterest: @TheOriginalForce Support our podcast on Patreon: HERE Facebook Group page Encourage Me Website/Blog: www.theoriginalforce.com Youtube: @TheOriginalForce Follow Diana: @itsdianayork Follow Nickie: @imprettypositive Follow Blu: @itsblurain  

This week on the show the girls are wrapping up season one and reflecting on their very first season. The girls talk about how happy and blessed they feel sharing uplifting messages with the world. Each share what they have taken from being apart of the show. But stay tuned because Diana, Nickie, and Blu dive into what season 2 will bring in the coming weeks.  Highlights: Nickie talks about how she lost her purse for fours days & didn’t realize it Diana shares the stress of getting her floors redone in her house Everyone shares their favorite spiritual exercise so far Reading & sharing thoughts from Jeremiah 29:11 Sharing what season 2 will bring Season 2 will focus on the mind, body, and spirit Spiritual Exercise: Print off, write down, or save our spiritual exercises from season 1 & rekindle your favorites. (Print off sheet of all spiritual exercises is available on our blog) www.theoriginalforce.com/blog Be apart of the #ForceFam!  Instagram: @TheOriginalForce Twitter: @OriginalForce_ Facebook: @TheOriginalForce Pinterest: @TheOriginalForce Support our podcast on Patreon: HERE Facebook Group page Encourage Me Website/Blog: www.theoriginalforce.com Youtube: @TheOriginalForce Follow Diana: @itsdianayork Follow Nickie: @imprettypositive Follow Blu: @itsblurain  

Do you need rest? What about spiritual rest? This week on the show, Diana, Nickie, and Blu are talking to you about having a restful spirit and how exactly to accomplish that. Get ready for a fun, happy, and blooper filled kinda episode! The girls discuss “Sabbath day” & setting a day of rest for yourself & spirit. Nickie teaches us how to use a day of the week to renew our soul and refresh our spirit. Diana breaks down the main idea of having a resting soul. Blu tells us that you feel better physically when you are spiritually rested. We are showing you how to work your soul like a muscle to becoming restful and strong in your faith & spiritual life. Highlights -Reviewing Tapping into Hope spiritual exercise & revealing the answer if optimistic people have more hope than pessimistic people from last week’s debate -Announcement of our YouTube Channel -Your spirit doesn’t rest nor becomes stronger when you sleep. But rather when you are taking essential time with your spirit it truly rests -Mediating or walking while praying is beneficial to a restful spirit -Resting your spirit is all about growing spiritually with God -Your spirit becomes renewed when you rest it -Sunday does not always have to be your “Sabbath Day” or day of rest, it can be any of the 7 days -Discussing the Sabbath and how it’s a refreshing time for renewal -The main idea of spiritual rest is to do it at least once a week to keep your spirit healthy -Focus on your time with God -Find your own way or do what you love when you want to rest your spirit -When you are restarting or resting your spirit you feel it physically -Combining God and your favorite passion can naturally rest your spirit -Resting your spirit doesn’t happen overnight -Our soul is like a muscle and you have to “work” it -You could be resting your spirit and not even knowing it -How you know if you have spiritual rest -What it feels like not to have a restful spirit -Finding your faith stronger through a restful soul Let’s Get Connected Youtube: @TheOriginalForce Instagram: @TheOriginalForce Twitter: @OriginalForce_ Facebook/Group Page: @TheOriginalForce Pinterest: @TheOriginalForce Chance and Chase: www.chanceandchase.com Support our podcast on Patreon: HERE Join our Facebook Group page Encourage Me Website/Blog: www.theoriginalforce.com Follow Diana: @itsdianayork Follow Nickie: @imprettypositive Follow Blu: @itsblurain                    

We “hope” you guys are going to enjoy this episode because we are here to make you feel hopeful today! In this week’s episode Diana, Nickie, and Blu are talking about hope. Listen in as the girls discuss what hope is exactly and how you can use hope in your daily faith. Nickie talks about hope in the Bible. Diana touches on the importance of hope and what it means for you spiritually. Blu wonders about false hopes. But stay tuned until the end as a huge debate kicks off between the girls as we dive into if optimistic people have more hope than pessimistic people or is hope equal for all?  Highlights -Walmart shopping and reviewing Valentine’s Day  -You can’t have hope without faith -Faith is in the present and hope is in the future -Hope protects the brain against anxiety and helps you heal -“Man can live forty days without food, three days without water, eight minutes without air, and one second without hope” -We all carry the hope of Christ within us -You have to have physical strength, spiritual strength, and emotional strength for hope Spiritual Exercise this week is to write down something you hope will happen. Have faith, pray, and believe because God knows how to deliver your hopes and dreams in His and your own special way.  Instagram: @TheOriginalForce Twitter: @OriginalForce_ Facebook: @TheOriginalForce Pinterest: @TheOriginalForce Chance and Chase Support our podcast: HERE Join our Facebook Group page Encourage Me Website/Blog: www.theoriginalforce.com Follow Diana: HERE Follow Nickie: HERE Follow Blu: HERE

This week the girls get into the Valentine's Day vibe and talk about love. But this episode is all about celebrating loving yourself! Diana, Nickie, and Blu discuss how loving yourself can strengthen your spirit. As you listen and see how loving yourself needs to come first. The girls show you how to use faith to give yourself the encouragement you need. Get ready to be inspired as this episode will give you the energy to feeling happy, loving, and the confidence you need to living positively!  Highlights: -Nickie approaches love by asking why, what, who, when, where, and how with some popular scriptures based on love from the Bible.  -Blu picks out some fun facts on love such as, there is such a thing as a broken heart.  -Diana shares how important it is to have a loving relationship with yourself.  -The girls give some useful guideline on loving yourself first and then ends the episode with their spiritual exercise on Love. This weeks Spiritual Exercise is to analysis your love level with yourself. Ask yourself "What kind of relationship do I have with myself?"  Instagram: @TheOriginalForce Facebook: @TheOriginalForce Twitter: @OriginalForce_ Web/Blog: www.TheOriginalForce.com Support our Podcast! www.patreon.com/theoriginalforce

In this episode, you asked and we answered! Listen as Diana, Nickie, and Blu answer all your most asked questions on social media. Original Force asked for some juicy questions from their audience and the girls give details and truthful answers through out this episode. But stay tuned until the end because Diana, Nickie, and Blu have a spiritual exercise for you this week! Get ready for a fun episode!  Highlights: -The girls discuss what they’ve been up to over the past week -What is our favorite worship song right now? -Favorite spiritual exercises so far? -Discussion on the best and worst thing that has ever happened to you? -Which super power would we pick? -Reflection on our “Forgive and Live” episode This Week’s Spiritual Exercise: How have your priorities changed since New Year's Day? Sit back this week and reflect on your priorities. Use your journal or notes on your phone, keep making your priorities, priorities. If you have been caught up in the everyday routine, use this spiritual exercise to not forget about those important priorities you set out to do in 2020.    The Original Force Website/Blog: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalforce/?modal=admin_todo_tour Chance and Chase Jewelry: https://www.chanceandchase.com Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/theoriginalforce  

In this episode, the girls get serious and talk about the power of forgiveness. Get ready to hear how forgiveness is one of the key components to living stress free everyday. Listen as the girls walk you through how to deal with forgiveness, why it is important as Christians to forgive, and how forgiveness can impact your life. Diana talks about how forgiving yourself can be more difficult than forgiving others. Nicki discusses how carrying unforgivable weights with you can change the course of your life in a negative way. Blu talks about the powerful impact Brandt Jean’s had on her. Tune in and find out why asking God for strength in forgiveness will help bring you to forgiving others and even yourself. Let’s go! Highlights: Diana talks about launching her jewelry line, Chance & Chase We all have forgiven others even though we didn't want to There is different levels of forgiveness Having a forgiving heart is not a sign of weakness Life is too short not to forgive Forgiving yourself may be harder than forgiving someone else How Diana overcame not forgiving herself at a difficult time in her life "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."-Ephesians 4:14-32 Jesus sacrificed his life to forgive our sins that is why it is important we forgive also Brandt Jean to Amber Guyger: "I forgive you." Your forgiveness can't be shallow Focus on living in God's footsteps Forgiveness is not a request from God, it’s a requirement  Your hurt will fade as you forgive Forgiveness sets you free “Forgiveness finds its roots in love.”   This Week’s Spiritual Exercise: Start the journey of forgiveness in this week’s challenge. If there is one person that you need to forgive, start now. You can tell that person face to face or simply through prayer and telling God that you forgive that person.   The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalforce/?modal=admin_todo_tour Chance and Chase Jewelry: https://www.chanceandchase.com  

We are launching a new format to answer all your questions on this edgy, energetic podcast. The DysFUNctional Christians talk about all your concerns and guilt of not being the "perfect" Christian you think you have to be. This mother-daughter trio takes the stress out of being Christian. Find out that being a little dysFUNctional may just make you the perfect Christian! Follow Us! Instagram: @TheDysfunctionalChristians Facebook: @TheDysfunctionalChristians Twitter: @FunChristians  

Today’s episode is all about priorities. A priority is defined as “the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important”. Do you know what your priorities are? If not you should take some time to think and perhaps sit with God to determine them. First prioritize yourself, then you can focus the things in your life or at your job that need to get done. Figuring out how to structure your life and where to best use your time can be the difference between accomplishing your goals or living in chaos and anxiety. Time can go by quickly and if you’re not productive you can find yourself wondering why you never get anything done on your “to do” list or why you never have anytime for yourself. Once you figure out how to prioritize, you’ll find that you have plenty of time left at the end of each day to dig into the things that light you up and lots of time and energy to spend hanging out with loved ones. The Original Force is here to help you get that lost time back!   In this episode, the girls give some tips on how to structure the order in which you go about your day. That being said, it’s important to figure out what works for you when prioritizing. If you’re tech savvy then it might make sense to use an app or website to organize your priorities, if you’re old school you can just write them down.   Remember, if you’re feeling lost or you don’t really know what’s important to you, it might be a good idea to sit down with your thoughts and talk to God. He will lead you down the path that’s most productive, so you have time to serve others and add value to the world.     Highlights: Priority – A thing that is regarded as more important than another “You have to prioritize yourself before you can prioritize anything else” God wants a personal relationship with you How to determine what matter7s Overcommitting, being a “yes” person “If you want to achieve your goals and bring value to the work you’re doing and people you serve, its crucial that you take a pro-active approach to prioritizing your time” Making lists on paper vs. an app or the computer Using a Franklin Planner The Eisenhower Box Jesus is everyone’s number one priority “Don’t let the busyness of your life become a wedge between you and Jesus”     This Weeks Spiritual Exercise: Begin determining then setting your priorities. If you don’t know what your priorities are, pray. Once you figure them out, write them down in a way that makes sense for you, based on how you like to organize your thoughts and retain information.     The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalforce/?modal=admin_todo_tour  

The Girls are back on the podcast this week wishing everyone a Happy New Year! It’s the start of a new decade and as always with the start of a New Year, people are reflecting back on what they’ve accomplished and what they’d like to improve. In 2020 Diana, Nickie and Blu are going to continue to trust God’s plan for themselves and their family while continually building their spiritual fitness.   In this episode, you’ll hear the girls discuss their philosophies on New Year’s Resolutions, why it’s sometimes better to work on lifestyle changes rather then trying to accomplish quick goals and why you have to be patient with God’s plan for you.     Highlights: Christmas with the flu The most popular New Years Resolutions – Weight loss, Quitting Smoking, Spending more time with family and friends, Learning something new God always has a plan for you Be patient and trust that God is leading you down the right path Jeremiah 29:11 Building small habits overtime instead of relying on a quick fix Being aware of how you operate and how you’re wired so you can create an action plan that works for you Diana, Nickie and Blu’s resolutions     This Weeks Spiritual Exercise: To start off the new year with the goal of becoming more fit spiritually   The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @theoriginalforce_    

Guess who is coming to town…. On today’s episode of The Original Force, Diana, Nickie and Blu talk about Santa Claus! It is that time of the year and the ladies do some research on the real-life Santa Claus and why his charitable acts inspired the spirit of giving for years to come. In this episode, you’ll hear the Diana and the girls discuss Christmas, keeping joy and generosity alive during the holiday season, why you should believe in Santa, and Christmas traditions.     Highlights: Recap on last week’s spiritual exercise The Mall Santa Claus experience The importance of December 6th 'Twas the night before Christmas poem “Retaining the spirit of Christmas” and honoring Jesus’s teachings and sacrifice Lighten up this holiday season “The most real things in the world are things that neither children or men can see.” Spiritual Exercise: Rekindle an old Christmas tradition or create a new Christmas tradition.   Key Takeaway: Christmas is a time of love and magic. It is a time to believe in miracles and especially Santa.     The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @theoriginalforce_    

Tis’ the season for giving! On today’s episode of The Original Force, Diana, Nickie and Blu talk about the importance of giving and how giving back to your family, community, loved ones, or even a stranger can brighten your life in unexpected ways. Offering gifts of money, quality time, or even good works are a perfect way to honor this holiday season and a wonderful way to reflect on the teachings of Jesus during the days leading up to Christmas! The ladies teach us how we can enjoy this special time with practicing generosity, compassion, and love. In this episode, you’ll hear the Diana and the girls discuss their Thanksgiving, why Jesus’s love can inspire you to give back to the world, and how giving something valuable to others can improve your health and outlook on life.     Highlights: Thanksgiving without a dishwasher! “Happiness is found in helping others.” Jesus’s sacrifice is the biggest gift of all The health benefits of giving Sometimes there is a “bigger plan” for money. You will be surprised when the moment shows itself to you “No one has ever become poor by giving.” Giving doesn’t have to be something material. It can be a smile, holding the door, spending time with someone, or volunteering. Spiritual Exercise: Set reminders for 6 giveaways during the week, On day 7, give something to yourself.     Key Takeaway: This season, open yourself to the world. Give generously, love without hesitation, and offer quality time with the people who need it the most.     The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @theoriginalforce_      

Welcome to the third part of our Gratitude Series! Diana, Nickie and Blu are back in the last installment of this three-part series to talk about their journeys with gratitude thus far and how their lives have been affected from it. Important lessons about “turning your situation around” and “looking for the positive” are sprinkled throughout this episode. The ladies teach us how to take this spiritual advice and adhere it our daily practice, forming habits and building character throughout the way. In this episode, you’ll hear the ladies discuss how gratitude can actually lead to more wealth, success, and love, this week’s Spiritual Exercise, and how to infect others with gratitude, positivity, and love.   Highlights: How do you have enough gratitude to win? Everyone is on their own unique walk with God “You have to take your situation and turn it around” Truly understanding the feeling of success Sometimes it takes YEARS to understand the positive from a “failure” Spiritual Exercise: Do a good deed for someone Daily affirmation: I am thankful for …. Pray the way that reflects your heart Help each other out   Key Takeaway: Spread love and move through the world the way that reflects your heart.   The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_    

Welcome to the second part of our Gratitude Series. Today Diana, Nickie and Blu discuss some personal hardships they have faced in the past, how they have grown from them, and why it's important to them to live each day being grateful and positive. Like always, the trio will encourage and challenge you every week to a “NO SWEAT FITNESS PLAN” that will give your spirit a workout for your mind, body, and soul. These workouts enable you to build up your inner God given forces to live happy, healthy, and blessed. It’s important to be physically strong and healthy, but at The Original Force we believe being strong spiritually is just as important.  In this episode, you’ll hear the ladies talk about their experience with last week’s Spiritual Exercise, Diana’s cancer journey, Blu’s journey to photography, and how Nickie handles her health conditions.   Highlights: How did your Gratitude Challenge go? Gratitude post-it notes, giving back with family, and dishwashers! Channeling gratitude when you aren’t feeling like it. Spiritual Exercise: Thank you Father for loving me most. Diana’s cancer diagnosis “This is a hurdle that is going to make smarter…stronger…and when I come out of it I'm going to be a whole new person.” Getting away from the negativity and feeling thankful. “I need my spirit to be strong.” Blu’s journey: From injury to photography. Nickie Journey: Growing up with heart conditions. God is with you everywhere.   Key Takeaway: Sometimes being grateful can be a challenge. Life is often unpredictable, scary, and sometimes just cruel. But when we push ourselves to be thankful, open our eyes up to our blessings, and are surrounded by loved ones, we can begin to regain our power and triumph over the obstacles in our way.   The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_    

Welcome to the first episode of The Original Force Podcast! Hosted by the mother/daughter trio, Diana, Nickie and Blu, The Original Force Podcast was created to help stretch your faith and guide you to live everyday free and positive! The trio will encourage and challenge you every week to a “NO SWEAT FITNESS PLAN” that will give your spirit a workout for your mind, body, and soul. These workouts enable you to build up your inner God given forces to live happy, healthy, and blessed. It’s important to be physically strong and healthy, but at The Original Force we believe being strong spiritually is just as important.  In this episode, you’ll hear the ladies talk about gratitude, why listening to your heart’s memories will unlock your spirituality, and this week’s spiritual exercise!   Highlights: What is gratitude to you? “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Use private moments to thank God for opportunities, experiences, and life lessons. “Allow your heart to talk.” Gratitude is a mood Spiritual Exercise: Write your definition of gratitude and what you're happy for. Tweet us your gratitude definitions   Key Takeaway: When we trust God’s plan and open ourselves up to gratitude, love, and positivity, we will discover our lives to be more fulfilling, exciting, and beautiful. The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_

The Original Force is hosted by Diana, Nickie and Blu. They’re a mother daughter trio and will be your spiritual life coaches. The trio will encourage and challenge you every week to a “NO SWEAT FITNESS PLAN” that will give your spirit a workout for your mind, body, and soul. The Original Force Podcast will guide you to letting the negative vibes go and living everyday free and positive! These workouts enable you to build up your inner God given forces to live happy, healthy, and blessed. It’s important to be physically strong and healthy, but at The Original Force we believe being strong spiritually is just as important.    Highlights: Working out without sweating Becoming spiritually stronger Upcoming tools that you can use to get through trials and tribulations Using gratitude to live a more fulfilling live Diana will be providing daily exercises and homework in upcoming episodes Learning to appreciate everyday Living a breakthrough lifestyle that will be come contagious to others Becoming a spiritual warrior   Key Takeaway: By listening to this show you’re going to become a spiritual warrior and learn how to strengthen your spirit. You’ll then be able to use your original force from God and what you learn from this podcast to empower others.   The Original Force Website: https://www.theoriginalforce.com Instagram: @theoriginalforce Twitter: @originalforce_