The PowerBreak Podcast

Program 308 – SHOW NOTES (2024 – 28)

Show date – July 16, 2024

THE Q&A FORMAT

1. OPEN with Tease

(Bob) “This is the PowerBreak Podcast, number 308 titled:

“A Very Present Help

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– I’m Bob Brubaker along with JT, as we hope you will stay tuned as we seek to give you a little power in this break to help you succeed in the race of life.”

2. (JT) This is the – PowerBreak Podcast – with a focus on the spiritual, the mental, and the physical aspects – all to help you succeed in the race of life. For show notes from today’s podcast go to bobbrubaker.com and follow the link for the PowerBreak podcast.

3. Welcome – Bob and JT – talk about PROGRAM 308

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6. TRANSITION

BB –  We are talking today about  “A Very Present Help”

So JT What does that title bring up to your mind? ((JT ANSWERS))

7. Bob – POINT:  Whenever we wonder if God is present, all we need to do is turn to the word of God and see that He is not only present, He has promised to always be there.

Hebrews 13:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

TODAY --- “A Very Present Help”

8. JT ------ OK THEN LET’S TALK SOME MORE ABOUT THAT as we bring up… WHAT’S NEW –  as we open Bob’s recent blog from bobbrubaker.com …

“A Very Present Help”

9. Presentation and discussion of Bob’s published article,

• Bob and JT discuss highlights of the PowerBreak blog

“A Very Present Help”

Bob concludes with “The PowerBreak blog is found at bobbrubaker.com”             ((((:03 PAUSE))))

10. JT – What’s happening Bob? What would you like our listeners to know about this week?

11. Bob – The Battle For The Mind –… & Sermon link on the website.

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12. JT – This is the PowerBreak Podcast, I’m JT along with Bob Brubaker and this is the –– time for some questions and answers. Feel free to submit your questions by EMAIL TO JT@bobbrubaker.com and we’ll get to the answer on an upcoming PowerBreak. Podcast…

13. JT – Question ONE - FROM THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF LIFE….

How are we to know God is present with us, unless we see evidence?

14. Bob

FAITH

God has said so in His word… Psalm 46, Psalm 139, Hebrews 13

Psalm 46:1 (ESV) — 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 139:1–6 (ESV) — 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. 5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.

Hebrews 13:5–6 (ESV) — 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

As I mentioned in the article --- it is His presence that brings peace, joy, and boldness to any situation.

Remember David when he fought Goliath?

DISCUSSION

15. JT – Question Two… “FROM THE MENTAL ASPECT”

What is an appropriate mental strategy to make the best of God’s presence?

16. Bob

Relish in the thought…. As Psalm 46 points out…

Psalm 46:1–3 (ESV) — 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

Make it your life’s goal as Jesus taught…

John 15:1–5 (ESV) — 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Discussion

17. Third question … Turning to the Physical

Let’s make believe we are on the road and we walk into the hotel gym and we have but 15 minutes to workout. What would you do?

18. Bob --- First I’d pick up a set of dumbbells and do some over head press or military press, second I’d do some squats, while holding the same dumbbells, third I’d do some bent over rows with the same dumbbells. 1 set of 10 of each

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Then two sets of push ups X 10

I reckon  that would take up about 15 minutes

How about you JT?

JT comments

Bob’s final comment – It takes discipline to apply a workout if you only have 15 minutes and are in a strange place but it can be done and you will feel better for it.

Point: DISCIPLINE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE --- in all aspects of life

Closing statement Bob…. “check out today’s show notes at bobbrubaker.com and click on the PowerBreak podcast – today’s show is 308.

19. JT – Submit your questions by EMAIL to JT@bobbrubaker.com and listen for OUR answer on an upcoming PowerBreak Podcast (((:03 pause)))

20. (((commercial by Bob))) – The Battle For The Mind

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