Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: It is very easy this day in age to confuse servitude with misrepresented opportunism. The question is, how do we avoid this? Let's find out in today's episode. ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ. Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: In this episode we explore how and why others are offended by the Christian faith. Where it's wrong, and where it doesn't add up. ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ. Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: With the social status where it is this day and age with relationships, the high value man, and the independent woman. Where is the room for submission between man and woman. Let's explore it this week's episode. ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.  Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.  #Marriage #RelationshipGoals #Submission

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: In this episode of Refocused we welcome back Anthony and Essence for Season TWO of their show. In this episode they cover everything from resting when necessary, to parenting, to even more. Stay tuned for this episode and the remainder of season 2 for more great content. ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ. Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: We hear that we should not judge others our whole lives, however we challenge that judgement should come with some parameters. Let's explore this conversation together. ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ. Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.  #judgement

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: With so many people "deconstructing" their faith these days its only a given that there will be those who were once Christian in their business, but now a question mark. Should those individuals still make money while using something they don't believe in? ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.  Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.  #deconstructing #religion #honesty #faith

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: Many people in society today talk about the benefits of #forgiveness being in their own hearts. While this is true, we believe that forgiveness has to be extended on to #reconciliation as well. This can be a hard one to swallow because it involves humility and vulnerability on our own end. ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.  Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP ------------------------------------------------ For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 ------------------------------------------------ Purchase Your Merch here: https://refocused-ae.com/shop ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: Relationships. Everyone has them, some people want them, we ALL need them. The question is are you doing everything you can to make sure you are pursuing them, maintaining them, and most importantly, categorizing your relationship the proper way? ------------------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ. Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.

Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website:  https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------- For you podcast listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 -------------------------------------------- Purchase Your Merch here: https://refocused-ae.com/shop ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes:  The cultural norm is to "test the waters". We have to make sure everything is just right to 'our' standards [I.E. perfect] before we commit to one person. Well, here we are ANTI that rhetoric. Don't let the false standards of cohabitation be the downfall to your potential blessing. ------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.  Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.

#TravisScott #idols #christ Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website: https://www.refocused-ae.com ------------- For you podcast listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite: ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essence APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271 GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9 -------------------------------------------- Purchase Your Merch here: https://refocused-ae.com/shop ------------------------------------------------ Show Notes: We can often times allow the efforts of our lives turn into complete idol worship, OR the things we enjoy most turn into idols themselves.  Where does that stem from, and how do we go past this issue.  Let's talk about it! ------------------------------------ Biography: Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.  Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.