Do you feel Stuck in life?Do you think you've "missed it" in life?Do you feel that you're too old to make a change?If you answered "Yes" to any of those questions, then it's time for you to PIVOT! But how do we do that?!You've been doing what you're doing for so long, you feel that it's too late. You think you've invested to much time, finances, resources and years into your craft, you think it'd be foolish to make a change. But nothing could be further from the truth!I invite my Mom (Dr. Kim Lucas Benton) onto the show for this special episode. After serving in the same field for over 25 years, she decided to make a PIVOT. As long as you have breath in your lungs, it's NEVER too late. Are you ready to make a PIVOT? Then hit that play Button and get ready to start making impactful decisions to change your life. Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudyFacebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

We are celebrating our 50th episode of the Podcast! As we celebrate, we discuss what it means to go into a personal "Halftime" of our own life. Are you in a difficult season in life trying to figure some things out?Are you trying to figure out what's going on in your life?Are you trying to figure out what's next in life but uncertain?What would it look like if you gave yourself your own personal HALFTIME?The Purpose of Halftime is to assess previous plays and make necessary adjustments in order to win the game. And you can do the same thing in your own life. Additional Resources to listen to are:Apostles by Pastor Robert Morris at Gateway ChurchDon't be Too High to Come in Low by Pastor Tim Ross at Embassy City ChurchReflection Questions to ask are:What are you learning about God in this season?What are you learning about yourself in this season?What Next Step (1-3) will you take to move forward in this season?Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudyFacebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Have you ever struggled with Knowing Who you Are?Maybe it's because you've been given a certain name or title by someone else. Maybe you were given unhealthy or unrealistic expectations as to WHAT or WHO you were supposed to be. Maybe you were given an expectation that was encouraging, but may just not line up with what you want to do or even more so, what God wants you to do. Part of why we struggle with knowing who we are is because we are so caught up with the business of our lives. Business has a way of influencing us to live our life for ourselves and/or others and not God. But God has a NEW Narrative for you. But how do we discern that?Take a listen to this message so you can discern who GOD says you are and take necessary steps in the direction as to who He says you are and not the opinion or yourself or others. Additional Resources for todays message is to get the book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer. Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudyFacebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Are you currently experiencing hardship?Are you mentally and spiritually depleted?If you said "Yes" to any of those questions, this episode is for you! I invite one of my closest friends onto the show, Isaiah Luce.  Isaiah recently completed an 18 month rigorous program through the Army Special Forces Qualification Course and is now identified as a Green Beret.  It was the most physical, mental and spiritual depleting experience of his life. Though he is an Active Duty Army Service Member, he shares a LOT of lessons learned that can help all of us in the hardship and season of life we are currently in. Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudyFacebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

After having our Two-Part Mental Health Episode, I wanted to follow-up on how can we maintain and increase our Spiritual Health. One of the best ways we can increase our Spiritual Health is through Prayer. But then the questions we ask are:What is Prayer?How do I Pray?Am I praying Right? Well... Prayer is simply talking to God. But How do we talk to Him? Take a listen to this episode and find out!Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy @jfripp3Facebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Join Us as we finish Part 2 of our conversation on Mental Health and Counseling!If you're looking to take a next step with your Mental Health or need Counseling, check out Psychology TodayWant to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy @jfripp3Facebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

She's Back! We bring back our good friend Dr. Jessica Fripp as we discuss an important and necessary topic!We all have an idea as to what Mental Health and Counseling looks like. But some of us may have a common misconception as to WHAT it is and HOW we go about it. We address questions such as:What is Mental Health?What is Counseling?How do I know if I need it?If I need Counseling, where do I start?Take this journey with us as we dive into Mental Health and Counseling. If you're looking to take a next step with your Mental Health or need Counseling, check out Psychology TodayWant to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudy @jfripp3Facebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Are you having a bad week?Are you having a good week?You're allowed to have bad days, but what do you do with them? You're also allowed to have good days, but how are you capitalizing them?In this episode, we talk about both! We discuss healthy practical steps in our approach to bad days and good days and how God is at the center of both. Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2Facebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

What are you currently seeking in life? Regardless if it's healthy for you, or unhealthy, whatever you focus on, you'll get. All of us are seeking something in life, but are you seeking the right things? What you seek, you will find. If you stay on the path you're on, will you like what you'll find? If not, you need to seek something new. Join us as we talk about the importance of seeking the right things that build our walk with Christ and not the things that distract us from Him. Also, take a listen to my friends Andy Lehman and Joel Demott on The Dudes and Dads Podcast with their special guest Tim Miller: Inner Healing Prayer.Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2Facebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you! 

Have you ever felt Stuck in life?Have you ever felt Stagnant?Have you ever felt like you're in a constant cycle of the same thing and not going anywhere?If you've answered "Yes" to any of these questions, this session is for you!Join us as dive into how we can move from feeling stuck and stagnant. It's never too late to be restored and start a new season in your life with the Lord. He wants to meet you right where you are and help you embrace the challenges to step into Freedom!Want to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let’s Talk! You can find me at:Instagram: @markkbenton2Facebook: Mark K. Benton IIFacebook: Group PageWebsite: markkbenton2.com And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcast or on my Website. I’d be so grateful and appreciative of you!