Rick Thomas | Life Over Coffee

Dec 10 2024 500 ep. 34 mins 628
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Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating. In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master's University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).

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The Orientation of the Home: Follow the Leader

Dec 10 2024 16 mins  
Every home has a leader. Someone must be in charge while everyone else follows the de-facto leader. I’m speaking of hierarchy in relationships, not the equality among fellow image-bearers. These concepts work together, not creating tension but fulfilling the possibilities of a God-centered home. As you think about your home, how would you define the orientation? Who is in charge?

Ep. 533 Fear of Man: Steps to Overcome Approval Addiction, Lesson 3

Dec 07 2024 65 mins  
Show Main Idea: We dive into understanding our identity in Christ, finding security in God’s provision. Through practical steps—confession, renewing the mind, and embracing the fear of God—we’ll learn how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live with freedom from human opinion. With a renewed perspective, we’ll discover how to walk confidently in God’s approval, anchored in

His Needs, Her Needs Aren't Real Needs

Dec 05 2024 17 mins  
How do you know when a desire for love has changed into a need for love? It’s an excellent question, and the first place to begin a diagnosis like this is with anger. Anger is the quickest way to discern if someone’s craving for love has jumped from a desire to a controlling need. It is not necessarily wrong to desire something like love from another, but when a desire becomes

The Reason We Blew Up Our Marriage

Dec 03 2024 19 mins  
Even with the best intentions and truest love, a marriage can go to some dangerous and dark places. Ours went there, which is why I decided the best thing we could do is blow up our marriage, reboot, and start over again, hoping to rebuild our covenant on a surer foundation. A caveat may appropriately modify the seeming hyperbole you just read. Lucia and I have always been best fri

Ep. 532 Fear of Man: Reorienting Your Focus: Pleasing God Over Man, Lesson 2

Dec 01 2024 61 mins  
Show Main Idea: This lesson reveals how God’s unconditional love frees us from the trap of seeking human validation. By renewing our minds with Scripture, we cultivate a mindset rooted in His grace. Through practical steps and reflection, we learn to make daily decisions that honor God, prioritizing His glory over human opinion. Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-

Let Me Draw You a Picture of a Marriage in Trouble

Nov 28 2024 14 mins  
The best marriages are those where the distinct uniqueness of each partner works in a beautiful symmetry that enhances the other’s strengths while compensating for the weaknesses. The worst marriages are those partners who do not know how to help each other become a mature picture of Christ and His church. Their strengths do not support the other spouse, while their weaknesses be

Three Life Choices You Don't Want to Miss Before You Die

Nov 26 2024 11 mins  
If you could live your life over again, how would you live it differently? What values would you instill to give yourself a meaningful life? What if you could instill those values now? An excellent way to think about these things is to ask someone—people farther down wisdom’s road than you are. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/three-life-choices-you-dont-want-to

Ep. 531 Fear of Man: Understanding the Root of Approval Addiction, Lesson 1

Nov 25 2024 62 mins  
Show Main Idea: This lesson examines how a misplaced desire impacts our identity, breeds insecurity, and prevents genuine spiritual growth. Through practical self-reflection and biblical insights, we begin learning how to discern this idol, redirecting our hearts toward God’s approval as the true anchor of our identity. Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-532-fear-

I Think I Married the Wrong Person; Please Help Me

Nov 19 2024 15 mins  
It is easy to make a decision when things seem clear and the future appears bright. With an optimistic heart, you decide on that thing, only to discover months or years later that it may not be wise to do what you did. What if that decision was to marry someone that you now believe was the wrong person? Sometimes, you cannot redo what you believe is a wrong decision. What are you s

Al Haywood's Journey with Life Over Coffee's Mastermind Program

Nov 16 2024 64 mins  
Shows Main Idea – Meet Al Haywood, a counselor and pastor from northeast Georgia who has dedicated his life to shepherding others in their walks with God. Al, a Mastermind student, has been using Life Over Coffee’s resources to guide not only his own friends but also fellow pastors in the area. Through the Mastermind Program, he’s gained new biblical tools and insights that a