Welcome to the Spring Season opener of Southern Soul Chats! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Angela McNeil, co-founder of Nations United Church in Houston, Texas. Together, we take a deep dive into the subtle yet powerful force of distraction and how it impacts both our spiritual and daily lives. From everyday interruptions to deeper patterns that pull us away from God, we’ll explore how distractions can derail our focus and keep us from fully embracing His purpose. Angela brings incredible insight and wisdom as we discuss practical ways to recognize and overcome these diversions, refocusing our hearts and minds on what truly matters. Don’t miss this inspiring start to the season!

Biblical Rooting:

Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Show Resources:

YouVersion devotional “Distraction the purpose killer”

Merriam-Webster

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10421702/#:~:text=Individuals%20with%20a%20high%20level,associations%20with%20individual%20ADHD%20symptoms.

Distracted, by Sherman Burkhead

Got Questions Ministries, Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered ( Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2002–2013).

Katie Westenburg, A Note for the Distracted

Timothy Keller, Counterfeit Gods

John Bloom: Desitring God

Beth Moore, Whispers of Hope

Angela and Derrick McNeil Season 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/southern-soul-chats/id1707159625?i=1000633044559

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