Real Life With Cornelius Lindsey

No matter your position in life - pastor, lawyer, doctor, politician, reality star or athlete, everyone has a kryptonite. This kryptonite often exposes our inadequacies. As leaders, the burden of our inadequacies has the potential of convincing us to forfeit our calling. However, there's still some fight left within you, therefore, quitting is not an option.  Listen as Cornelius preaches an encouraging message on dealing with the struggles that every public hero/figure contends with, - their private problems.

Listen as Cornelius shares the story about an enslaved woman in the Bible who was able to give a word to a successful warrior. That one suggestion started a journey that ended with a godless journey experiencing the Almighty God! This message is for anyone who has felt overlooked or invisible. It's important for you to know that there is a purpose in your current position, and God has put a word in your mouth. 

Listen as Cornelius talks about the importance of stepping out on faith to find what you cannot see. He teaches the importance of taking a step of faith instead of sitting back waiting for something to happen. If you have felt stuck in your life or felt like you don't know how to reach the set place of purpose that's meant for you, listen to this! 

Are you in a battle with Shame and Guilt ? Are you being robbed of our confidence as a result of feeling humiliated? Have you given up your position of authority as a result of guilt? Listen as Cornelius tackles the issue of shame and guilt which robs us of our confidence, responsibility, and our rightful position. Cornelius' aim is to help you regain your confidence and your rightful position. This is an episode that you don't want to miss! Be sure to share this with your family and friends.

Listen as Cornelius and Heather answer questions from men. This Q&A session was held at 2017 The Man Cave Conference.

Listen as Cornelius teaches a very encouraging, insightful, and funny message on dating. If marriage is the goal, then how are you currently preparing for it? In a world where we focus on meeting the right one, Cornelius turns the tables and asks the question, "Are you the right one?"

What happens after you've survived a devastating event in your life? You were able to survive through many life-altering events, but what happens after fatigue has set in? You were able to make it through some tough moments, but now you are intimidated by what you were called to walk on. Have the struggles and trials of life made you feel like you were about to drown? Have you come to a place where you're afraid to step out in faith because you've fallen in deep waters in the past? Are you searching for encouragement to walk on top of what's trying to drown you? Listen as Cornelius preaches a heart-piercing message where he encourages you not to drown in shallow waters.

Are you nervous about your faith? Are you struggling to express your passion for God? Are you fearful of what others may say about you if you truly come alive?  Listen as Cornelius encourages you to live boldly! Don't forget to share this podcast with your family and friends.   

Have you found yourself asking the question, "Where are the men?" Where are the fathers, brothers, and grandfathers? Where are the mentors and leaders in the community? Where are the elders and patriarchs? This is a very real question that must be asked, and we must come up with a solution to solve it.  Listen as Cornelius talks candidly about this topic.

Listen to this special episode where Cornelius answers some of your questions. In this episode, he answers the following: If you boyfriend doesn't treat you with value and cherishes you the way he should, do you think you should continue [the] relationship? Do you think prayer can change the way he feels and treats me? I believe if a man really wanted you, he would treat you as if he wanted you. Especially a man of God. How can you deal with wavering faith? Any advice for young [couples] who are putting God first in their courtship? Cornelius, I run a nonprofit organization. It's been hard because I have a staff of volunteers. They get excited in the beginning. Then they start to drift away. What do I do? If you have questions for Cornelius to answer, please message him.  

Have you ever been on a roller coaster? If so, you know you have to go high before you go low. Going high can seem exciting and exhilarating, but fear can set in the moment you drop low. Most people enjoy going high, which symbolizes their upward climb in life. It's getting the new job, starting the new business, or entering the new marriage. "New" seems fun, but the trials of life will come. This can bring incredible lows, and there are times when we aren't emotionally stable enough to survive the dips in life. Listen as Cornelius explains how to survive the highs and lows of life.

Do you feel like you are surrounded around people with small minds? Are you constantly told what cannot be done? Are you constantly told what you cannot do? Do you feel like there's more out there for you to accomplish? Cornelius has had to answer all of those questions throughout his journey. He's from a very small town, but he's been privileged to travel and see our very big world. Listen as he shares some wisdom on what it means to be small-minded in a big world. And listen as he talks about escaping the small-minded thinking.   Don't forget to talk about this on social media using hashtag #reallifewithcl

Is it okay if we stop attending church service or communing with other believers? Is it beneficial to spend quality time with your mentor? What happens when you start trying to do things on your own? Is it beneficial to be a loner? Cornelius answers these questions and more in this leadership-focused talk. Be sure to promote and share.

What do you do when life is hard? Do you complain? Do you allow for the difficult times to strengthen you? It's commonly said that tough times don't last, but tough people do! Like all things in life, this statement is based on your perspective. How you perceive difficulty will help determine how you respond to it. Listen to this 15 minute podcast as Cornelius talks real life hardship and how to overcome it.

What's your value? Have you sat down long enough to answer the question? Do you treat your body like it's valuable? What about your mental, emotional, and spiritual health? Do you consider your overall health as valuable? What are you investing in, and who are you allowing to invest in you? All of these questions have to be answered at some point in your life. It's time to face them! Listen as Cornelius shares some real life wisdom on value. Be sure to subscribe and share with your family and friends!

Have you ever felt like you're not good enough? Have you been ridiculed and chastised for not living up to the world's standards? Have you started dwindling back because you felt like you don't fit in or because you don't belong? It's time that you confront your fears and insecurities! It's time for you to thrive and be all God has called you to be! Listen to Cornelius as he encourages the discouraged. Don't suffer silently. 

There must be a time when we get real with ourselves. We put on excess layers throughout life to stay covered. If exposed, our reputation and status could be OVER! The coverings, such as job profession, financial status, what we do 'for' God, or relationship status, becomes the ruler we use to measure our value. These 'fig leaves' keep us in bondage to everyone else's opinions of us. There must come a time when you recognize the importance of being real with whom God has created you.

Have you ever sat in your garage contemplating whether or not you would drink antifreeze? I did! I mixed it with fruit punch for taste. I wanted to end it all. I was in a deep depression, and I felt like suicide was my only option. I wanted to die. From the outside looking in, my life looked awesome, but that was not the case. I was hurting internally. I felt lost and confused. I share my struggles in this podcast. Enjoy this message I taught on depression at our 2016 singles retreat. I pray it blesses and encourages you.

Would you be willing to quit your job because God told you to? How about after you've been married for 3 months? Then, would you be willing to move to a new state without employment with your new spouse? You're newly married, no employment, and you live in a new state with no family or friends. Sounds scary, doesn't it? Well, Cornelius did! He tells his story about how and why he quit his job. Listen to this podcast and be encouraged! 

Listen as Cornelius discusses why he dropped out of college and what happened the years afterwards. He knew God was calling him, and he answered the call. The journey was hard and different, but he is thankful for it. Listen as he talks about all the difficult times he experienced. Do you want to know if he would ever do it again? Well, tune in to find out.