Let Go And Let God

“The Lord will provide.” We have heard these four words often, but do we truly understand what they mean? Sometimes, those who doubt faith or question if God exists think of those of us who do have faith and believe as people who are naive and look at God as a magician, but that could not be further from the truth. In this podcast, we tackle the meaning of“The Lord Will Provide,”how it works, and our role in allowing the Lord to provide for us as Christians. Also, enjoy an in-depth conversation with Bishop Saporito from the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. If you are searching for answers and need the Lord’s help, tune into this podcast, and let Art, who struggled with faith himself, help lead you to a better place.

In the Bible, Matthew chapter eighteen, verse twenty, says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” This bible verse tells us that Jesus wants us to attend church and mass. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain the reasons and the benefits we receive when we go to church and why it is an integral part of our Christian faith. Learn how to appreciate the spiritual experience when attending mass, especially if you find it boring and useless. Art himself did not go to church for years. Learn what changed him and how his faith has never weakened to this day.Let Art help you learn how to find the right church for you and begin strengthening your faith by attending weekly mass

We all have times when we get angry. It is not uncommon that someone has said something hurtful or done something wrong, causing us to be unhappy. Our mind works fast, and we plot things we can say or do to get even. This podcast introduces a concept that works whenever we feel anger, rage, or hurt. Before we react, we must ask ourselves,“What would Jesus do?”This is an excellent method to help us deal with all the frustrations and irritations we face daily. Listen to this podcast and let Art share with you how following this method is not only the Christian way but a healthy way to live, for we have less stress when we do “what Jesus would do.”

We have all heard others and perhaps ourselves be quick to blame God when something in our lives does not go well. We lost our job our home, we had a terrible auto accident, our spouse wants a divorce, and the worst one yet, we lost a loved one. All of these things are real problems. And what do many of us do when they happen…we blame God! The Bible says, Proverbs Chapter Nineteen, Verse Three, “People ruin their lives by their foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” Tune in to this podcast and let Art answer the question, “When Is It God’s Fault?” Let Art explain why so many bad things happen, how to handle them, and who is to blame. And find out where God is when we find ourselves amid extreme difficulty.

What is it about gossip that gets so many people interested? Is it the thrill of hearing news about someone else that shocks us? Is it the delight of hearing how bad someone else is dealing with financial or marital difficulties and that hearing these things makes us feel better about ourselves? Or is it the opportunity to compare ourselves to someone else to see in our minds how much better we are than them? The truth is...it is all of those reasons and more.Yet what matters most is that it is not Christian. The Bible says, Proverbs Chapter Twenty-One, Verse Twenty-three, “Whoever keeps his mouth, and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Gossip is a practice we should do whatever we can to avoid. Tune into this podcast as Art explains why we gossip, why so many people enjoy gossip, the harm it causes, and how we can prevent it.

Do you think of Jesus as your friend? Better yet, do you think of him as your best friend? In this podcast, Art shares his views that we should feel we have a true friend in Jesus. Did you know that Jesus considers us to be his friends? Tune into this podcast and let Art help you understand more about the relationship Jesus wants with all of us and the relationship we need to have with him. Let this podcast help you deal with doubts, fears, or worries and learn that accepting Jesus, not just as our Lord, but as a friend, will give you the strength to overcome any difficulty.

Are you someone who puts others first or yourself first? Today many people only concern themselves with their own needs and wants. It is OK to take care of ourselves, but when we ignore the needs of others, we are not Christian. Tune into this podcast to understand theChristian difference between Necessity vs. Excessity. The Bible speaks very clearly about how we should look out for others and not be selfish. Let Art talk with you about how the “me, me” syndrome is out of control today and what we, as Christians, need to understand about it and how to deal with it.

Why do some people have so much money while others can barely survive? In this podcast, we talk about the world today made up of many billionaires and millionaires dominating our society because of their fame and wealth. Learn why that matters to our Christian faith and what the Lord thinks of putting money before everything else. It is okay to make a good living and care for our needs. But how much money is enough when those with enormous wealth only provide for themselves? Listen to this podcast to understand the danger of obsessing over wealth and what we, as Christians, need to know.

Ever wonder why we have a family and why it is so important? Most of us take our families for granted, but our families are an essential part of our lives biologically, emotionally and spiritually. We turn to our family in times of need, and we also turn to God. Find the parallels between the two and why they are essential to our faith. On this podcast, we explore the meaning of family and how we have a human family and a Spiritual one. Understand and learn the differences and how they apply to our faith.

What does it mean when we say “Finding Jesus in Others?” It is an experience most of us have had, whether we realize it or not. This podcast explains how we seek and find Jesus in others and how that changes our lives. Jesus is everywhere and he is present in others. Learn from this podcast that “Finding Jesus in Others” is seeing the good in others, seeing the compassion they provide, watching them with those they love and witnessing their bond with the Lord. The more we develop the ability and practice of “Finding Jesus in Others,” the better chance we have of finding Jesus in ourselves, helping us live a better Christian life.

The word "honest" encompasses a lot. We need to be honest with those we know and love, we need to be honest with strangers we meet throughout our lives, and we need to be honest with ourselves. The first thought that comes to mind is not to lie. Yes, lying is dishonest, but so is taking advantage of something or someone so that we gain either profit or some other type of reward. As Christians, we should never be dishonest. This podcast explains the need for us to be honest. Learn how easy it can be to remain honest with Jesus in our hearts, how to avoid the devil’s temptations and how to live a more peaceful Christian life.

So many of us pray when we need something or something troubling us. We ask God in our prayers to help us, but most of us do not "Let God Handle It," when we don't, we typically do not achieve our goal. We pray to Jesus, asking him to help us, but as soon as we end our prayers, we start worrying again. That is not letting God handle it. We must learn to let go of the problem and trust God to handle it. On this podcast, learn the secret of how to Let God Handle It and where too many of us make the mistake of not letting go of our problems. God will handle everything for us, but only if we allow Him to.

How often have we heard someone say or have we said that’s not fair, or life is not fair? We all have feelings, and within those feelings, we have emotions ranging from extreme happiness and pleasure to anger, hurt, lust, and jealousy. Unfortunately, too many of us experience negative emotions, and they are not part of our Christian faith. But the bigger question is, “Why isn’t life fair?” The answer is simple; it can’t be. On this podcast, you will learn why life can’t be fair and how we, as Christians, are to deal with our daily lives. The Lord wants us to be happy, and we can be regardless of what we face. Let this podcast help you understand how the Lord can get you through everything because life is not fair.

We have all had a time or perhaps many times when someone we know was very unkind to us, said hurtful things, or worse yet, engaged in harmful actions that caused us great pain. When those things happen, we are upset; we could become depressed. And it affects us in many ways, like developing poor job performance, drifting away from those who love us, and even abandoning the Lord. But it works both ways. What about when we are cruel to others? How about when we say something hurtful or engaged in harmful actions toward someone? Is this being a good Christian? This podcast addresses how we should handle cruelty toward us and learn not to be cruel to others. Find out what the Bible says about when we are cruel to each other and find out how easy it is to let go of those negative emotions.

Many of us had a time when our faith was not as strong as it should be. We have doubts, and we start to slip away from the Lord. Faith is having a strong relationship with the Lord, seeing Godin others, doing things for others, and, most importantly, loving God with all our hearts and our neighbor. Yet, many of us have those moments, usually when something unexpected happens in our lives, that we let doubt take over, and soon we find ourselves drifting away from the Lord.On this podcast, learn how to deal with those feelings and how to avoid them from letting you lose your faith. Also, hear what Bishop Greg from the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ has to say to help those struggling with their faith.

Addiction is something that affects all of us. When thinking of addiction, we typically think of drugs, alcohol, and gambling. But each of us has addictions that we deal with in our lives.Perhaps we want to lose weight but lack the willpower. Maybe we want to quit smoking, but no matter how hard we try, we cannot make a clean break from cigarettes. In this podcast, we look at how faith can be the tool to help us break away from the addictions that haunt us. If we believe in the Lord, we must also accept the devil and realize that he is there, constantly tempting us. Through prayer and faith, we can find the right path to lead us away from the addictions we want to end. This podcast will help anyone searching for answers and give them the strength to fight against their addiction.

Matthew said it best when he said, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." As Christians, we must treat others how we want them to treat us. But are we putting ourselves and our priorities first in today's fast-paced world? In this podcast, we look at today's world and how easy it is for us to be doing something for others. Also, on the show, we are pleased to have Yenexis Quintana as a guest who just completed the RCIA program and became a Catholic. Hear her story and what she went through in her life, which led her to this amazing accomplishment.

Jesus said in the Gospel, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What did he mean when he said, “at hand?” Very simply, “right in front of our faces.” On this podcast, learn about our Christian faith through the words and teachings of Jesus. And learn about what it means to live life as a Christian. Yes, “The Kingdom of heaven is at hand” for it truly is right in front of our faces. Discover how we, as Christians, can help grow our Christian family by spreading the word of the Lord.

Many Christians who receive communion, and drink the wine do it without much thought, almost as if it is taken for granted. What too many of us do not think about is what incredible miracle takes place before we receive. On this podcast, we learn about why we have this magnificent opportunity, and what it means as Christians to receive Holy Communion. Are we really eating the body and drinking the blood of Jesus? Join us for the debate on this question and learn about The Body and Blood of Jesus.

What exactly is unconditional love, and how does that differ from regular love? On this podcast, we address why love is an essential part of our Christian faith: We love God, we love our families, we love our friends, and we are to love ourselves and our neighbors. God gave us the gift of love and the ability to love others. In so many ways, our Christian faith stems from love. But do we truly understand the value of loving one another, and who are to love unconditionally? Please tune in and learn what this all means and why it is vital to our Christian faith.

This podcast addresses Pentecost when Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit to the Apostles. What exactly is the Holy Spirit, and what role does he play in our Christian Faith? We speak about the phrase Peace Be With You, how Jesus introduced it, and what it means. Learn about the Church and how it began as we discuss the significance of Pentecost. For anyone not sure about their faith, tune into this podcast to help get you on the right path, one that will bring you closer to the Lord.

The most important Sacrament we receive is Baptism. Why? In this podcast, we address why Baptism is essential, and when we are not Baptized, we cannot be part of the Christian Faith nor receive any other Sacraments. Learn what Jesus said about Baptism and what is in the Bible about this significant Sacrament, and why without Baptism, one cannot get into Heaven. We also discuss the mission that those who are Baptized have today as Christians.

We have all heard about the Commandments, but when we do, we think only of the Ten Commandments when the Lord gave us many more. In the Bible, there are well over 600 Commandments. But why are there so many, and how could we possibly follow them all? Learn about the Lord’s Commandments and how there are two that are the most important. Those two Commandments are the basis for our Christian Faith, and in this podcast, we explain why.

We have all heard the phrase “Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled” but where does it come from and what does it mean? Tune into this podcast to hear the answers to questions we all have about this profound phrase. Find out where this phrase comes from, who said it and why. Through our program, you will learn and understand how “Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled” links into our Christian Faith and why it is significant.

Everyone wants to be loved and protected. Jesus loves ALL of us and is there for each of us twenty-four hours a day. This show explains the meaning of the phrase “The Lord Is My Shepherd” and addresses how it ties into our faith. With so many references throughout the Bible and Gospels, why is the word “Shepherd” so important and who is our Shepherd? Tune into this podcast to learn who our Shepherd is and why this phrase is so important in our Christian Faith.

Fear is one of the strongest emotions we have, and it impacts us in many ways. Listen to this podcast and learn where our fears come from and how by trusting Jesus and through the power of prayer, we can cast our fears aside and live a life full of peace and contentment. Do not let your fears overwhelm you but instead learn that Jesus is there for us 24/7 and he is always ready and willing to help. All we have to do is pray and ask for his assistance. This podcast will help you understand everything you need to know about your fears and how to give those fears to God and let him handle them.

We all have doubts throughout our lives but when we do the best thing is to turn to the Lord and pray. This show explains why we have doubts and how to use our faith through prayer to overcome them. Jesus understands that we all have doubts, and he is there to help us. Listen to this podcast and learn how to not doubt God or other things in our life but when we do how through prayer, we can turn doubt into trusting the Lord and let him make those feelings go away.

This show explains the true meaning of Easter and The Resurrection. Moreover, learn the symbolic importance of this day and why our Christian faith is based on the belief that Jesus, Son of God, was born, died on the cross and rose from the dead. Hear why events that took place during Holy Week through today is the culmination of our faith. Learn what happened and why and how The Resurrection is the focal point of Christianity.

This show explains the events that take place during Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday withJesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem and how in just a few days he was sentenced to death, crucified, and died on the cross. This week is full of major events that shaped our Christianity such as The Last Supper with Jesus offering for the first time Holy Communion.Beyond an explanation, learn the meanings of the events, why they had to happen and why they are significant to our faith.

It is never easy to forgive those who have wronged us in some way. It is even harder to love them as we love those close to us, but it is something we as Christians must accept and comply with. This podcast explains what the Lord means when He says we must love everyone even our enemies, why it is important and how we as Christians have to respect His wishes and obey His request.

We all know about the Ten Commandments but in actuality there are 1050 Commands from God in the New Testament. What are they and how to they apply to our everyday life here on earth? What does God expect of us and why are his Commands important? This podcast shows the meaning of God’s Commands and as Christians what the Lord truly expects from each of us.

Each of us have been given special gifts or talents by the Lord. We need to know what they are, be thankful for them, and share them with others. However, why did God give you these gifts and how can we use them to their fullest? Tune into this podcast to understand more about the gifts each of us receive, why that is important, and what God expects of us when using our gifts.

Who are the Blessed In God’s Kingdom? Do you think you are blessed? Find out exactly what Blessed means and learn how ALL Christians are blessed when they are living their live as true Christians. This program digs in deeper for us to understand the meaning of The Blessed In God’s Kingdom and that we as Christians who aspire to be with the Lord in Heaven when we die are Blessed in so many ways.

What is the Kingdom of Heaven? We all have ideas and opinions of what Heaven is like. Of course no one knows for sure but what we can agree on is that Heaven is the place we desire to be in when we die. But how can we be certain we will? The sure way is by leading life as a true Christian following the commands and laws of our God. Today’s show puts things into perspective talking about how Heaven is attainable for all of us and what we, as Christians, need to do to make that happen.

Too often in our lives, when something good happens we forget to thank God. Yet, when we are faced with something difficult and things do not go well, we immediately blame God. This program addresses what exactly is The Will of God and why God is not the reason when bad things happen. Where should our faith take us when we are faced with tragedies and bad events in our lives and how, no matter how bad things might be, God is always there to help us.

This week’s show talks about “The Family of God.” Most Christians think of The Family of God as Mary, Joseph, and Jesus but as Christians, we can all be part of The Family of God. The question is “how.” This week’s show addresses what it means to part of The Family of God and how we as Christians can make that happen.

Living life as a Christian is a choice we make. However, when we do we have to commit to be a Christian 24 hours a day and not just when it’s convenience. There are times that that may be difficult. This program will help you understand what it means to be a true Christian and why that is important. Living a Christian way of life is very rewarding and can be extremely enjoyable with Jesus in our hearts.

As Christians, we are all Messengers of Jesus. As part of our faith, it is our responsibility to spread the Word of the Lord. Moreover, we must show a good example to others by behaving like Christians with kindness, compassion and love for one another. This show takes us through what it means to be Messengers of Jesus.

This show talks about how during the Advent Season, in addition to preparing for the arrival of the baby Jesus, it is also a time of examine ourselves, our commitment to the Lord and how we, as Christians, are living out lives.

We all need to take a good look at ourselves especially when seeking to live life as a good Christian. Are we kind to others, and do we put the needs of others before our own? There are many questions we can ask ourselves and now during this Advent Season, we should be doing just that as we prepare for the coming of the baby Jesus. This show takes a through the many steps necessary to help us improve our spiritual lives.

This show talks about Advent, it's meaning and why it's important in our Christian faith. We also have the extremely talented Christian recording artist and composer, Francesca La Rosa as our guest.

We must all be thankful to the Lord. This show talks about what that means and why that's important. Throughout the bible there are numerous verses about giving thanks to the Lord. If we want the Lord to continue to give us his gifts, we have to show our appreciation for the gifts we have. And, we must also be thankful to those who do things for us as well.

This show features contemporary Christian Music from Art Suriano and discusses how we as Christians should always be prepared for when our time comes. We cannot be part-time or only half Christians for we never know when we will be faciing the Lord.

As Christians, there are those times when we give into temptation, make mistakes and rather than repent for forgiveness, sometimes we convince ourselves it was no big deal and the Lord will not mind. In reality, if we truly want his forgiveness, we have to be truthful with Jesus through prayer, acknowledge our sin(s) and ask for his help to not make those mistakes again.