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We all have areas in our lives that need personal growth and transformation. Here at Better Equipped, I (Cody) desire to help better equip you for your journey of faith and pursuit of God’s will for your life. The good news is that Jesus has done the heavy lifting, but we must keep our hearts open to His grace and truth that changes us from the inside out. Feel free to reach out anytime at: betterequippedwithcody@gmail.com
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Cody Balch sits down with author and mentor, Michael Perez, to discuss the often separated topics of "faith" and "finances". Are they meant to stay separated? If not separated, then how should they look when brought together, and what is the impact of connecting them back together in a biblical way? All this and more is sure to bless you, so be sur…
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If you were blessed by this conversation, you can connect further with both Bryan Crum and Cody Balch: To learn more about Bryan Crum and his "Neighbor, Love Yourself" content, please visit: Website: https://www.bryancrum.com/ Book: https://www.neighborloveyourself.com/ YouVersion 5 Day Reading Plan: http://bible.us/r/CMQ To learn more about Cody B…
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As humans, we love to gain self confidence and even boast in our achievements, merits, and résumé. The apostle Paul reminds us that, unfortunately, our human/earthly résumé is as good as garbage when it comes to its value or ability to earn us eternal life...in fact, many of those things that we boast in are the very things that compete to keep our…
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How to have a THRIVING marriage? - Grace for the Homefront with Cody & Micah Balch - Episode #2
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Do you want to have a thriving marriage now, or for those of you who aren't married, do you want a thriving marriage in your future marriage? There is only one way to have a thriving marriage, and that is by living out God's design for marriage found in Ephesians 5:21-33. Sacrificial love, respect, and submission are key, and they heart postures ar…
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That time my husband confessed his porn addiction to me... - With special guest, Micah Balch
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In this Finding Freedom episode, Garrett Murphy interviews Cody's wife, Micah Balch as she shares about the time when Cody first confessed his porn addiction to her and tells us all about what happened next! We know that this conversation will encourage you to live more deeply in the light and freedom of Jesus! Please reach out to us if you have an…
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Welcome to the VERY FIRST episode of this brand new Better Equipped segment called, "Grace for the Homefront"! This segment is hosted by your very own, Cody Balch and his extraordinary wife, Micah. We deeply desire to help encourage and equip your homefront with the grace and truth of Jesus. Please reach out to us anytime with questions, suggestion…
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As followers of Jesus, we are called to show love, compassion, and grace, even while we hold unswervingly to the truth of God's word. Christians should not affirm ANY type of sin, but we also should NOT stop loving our neighbor in the process. May believers in Jesus humbly pray and ask God to soften the hearts of people within the LGBTQ+ community …
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The Apostle Paul uses his real life examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus to invite us in more deeply to how interdependent believers should be toward one another. We need caring believers in our life, and we need to be a disciple of Jesus who deeply and selflessly cares for others the way that Jesus exemplified toward us. I pray that this episode h…
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Combating Sex Trafficking through Cyber Patrols, Ai, and Freedom from Porn with Guest: Nick Lembo
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What does Ai, Cyber Patrols, and Freedom from Porn all have to do with combating sex trafficking? Well, quite a bit, and in this episode Garrett and Cody host a special guest from the Christian organization "Street Grace" named, Nick Lembo. Nick explains what a "cyber patrol" is and how it is a helpful and effective tool to try and combat human and…
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We are here to help equip you through the grace and truth of Jesus in the places of your life and faith where you need it the most. Please visit our website (listed below) to get connected to the resources that you or your loved one needs, and reach out to us anytime! Website: https://www.betterequipped.net/FREEDOM Email us: FindingFreedomandLight@…
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If you asked the people in your life (co-workers, neighbors, family, friends, etc...) "What do you think about Jesus?", what do you think they would say? There's only one way to find out! I decided to go on The Ohio State University's campus to ask college students this question and I was blessed with the conversations that I had. Lucky for you, I …
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Has this verse ever scared or confused you? What does it mean to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling"? Do we have to earn our salvation?? I thought that only Jesus could save us through His grace? Cody will tackle this passage and help you understand this verse in a healthy and properly faithful way. Dive in and share it out with other…
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WHAT IS BETTER EQUIPPED? I (Cody Balch) am passionate about helping people be Better Equipped with the grace and truth of Jesus, and I do this through 2 primary methods: First and foremost, through relational discipleship, meeting people’s spiritual needs exactly where they need it the most, and secondly, through creating impactful, dynamic and div…
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Help me celebrate the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the ministry of Better Equipped! I am so grateful for ALL the many ways that God has used the first year of this ministry to help people be Better Equipped with the grace and truth of Jesus! I'm also incredibly thankful for those that have come alongside me in this mission work as prayer warriors and fi…
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I had the incredible privilege of sitting down in my Super Shed to have a fun conversation with my 7 year old daughter, Esther, about Queen Esther in the Bible, and I also got the chance to see where she is currently at in her personal faith journey and loyalty to Jesus. Boy is she amazing! We both pray that this episode makes you smile inside and …
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I am passionate about helping people be Better Equipped with the grace and truth of Jesus, and I do this through 2 primary methods: First and foremost, I do this through relational discipleship, meeting people’s spiritual needs exactly where they need it the most, and secondly, through creating impactful, dynamic and diverse online resources that c…
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Jesus' example of love, sacrifice, servitude, and humility are astounding to say the least, and what is even more astonishing is that He calls us to have the same mindset and attitude as He did! His example is clear, but you are going to need the power of the Holy Spirit to help you grow into His attitude and mindset. In this episode, Cody Balch fr…
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Is Easter all about bunnies, eggs, and family dinners, OR is it truly all about the RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ that changes everything? I take this question onto The Ohio State University's campus to talk with some college students. Easter is all about the incredible fact that Jesus resurrected from the dead to conquer sin and death once and for …
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Are you conducting your life in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What does that even mean and what would that practically look like? The Apostle Paul uses this language in his letter to the Philippians in chapter 1 verse 27-30, and as believers, this passage should challenge and encourage us like it would have the Philippian believers…
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20 Practical Tips On Sharing Your Faith 1. IT STARTS WITH PRAYER: Only God can change a heart, so prayer to God is your most effective method for evangelism. 2. IDENTIFY YOUR FEARS: Do the work as a disciple to clearly identify your fears when it comes to sharing your faith and then work to surrender them to Jesus. 3. INVITE OTHER BELIEVERS TO JOIN…
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Purpose in pain and to die is gain! 💪🏼 Philippians 1:19-26 - Verse by Verse with Better Equipped
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What is your purpose in life? What is your purpose in pain? Do you fear death or think that death (in Christ) will only be gain for you, as you will inherit eternal life? The Apostle Paul, who writes this letter to the Philippians while sitting in a Roman prison, takes us behind the scenes to his internal processing and perspective. Can we have the…
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My 5 year old son, Jude, has been clamoring and persistently asking for he and I to film a healthy conversation together for the ministry of Better Equipped, and boy did we have fun with it! I pray that this conversation brings light and joy to your soul and encourages your faith and walk with Jesus. If you have any questions or ways that I can enc…
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It deeply saddens me to see Christians or Churches be jealous or competitive toward other Christians or Churches, but according to the Apostle Paul, it is nothing new, as he experienced this issue while he was stuck in a Roman prison for sharing the Gospel. So, how do we deal with the terrible attitude of Christians who have selfish motives and bad…
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I hope that this episode better equips you with the grace and truth of Jesus as you pursue living a free and pure life through the power of Jesus Christ! Hope, grace, and healing from pornography or other sexual sins are only found in Jesus! Below are some helpful resources for you as you are on this journey. Be sure to hit like, subscribe, and sha…
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📄 Flip the Script on Suffering & Amplify your Testimony of the Gospel! - Philippians 1:12-14
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None of us enjoy suffering, rejection, or persecution, but what if those are some of the most powerful vehicles for amplifying the Gospel? Are you ok with that plan of God in your life? You can either experience those things for no good reason, or you can use those experiences with the purpose of pointing more people to Jesus. Your call, but either…
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🤩 11 year old, Jael Balch, discusses: What God wants for your life vs. what the world wants for you.
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How old do you have to be to set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity? Not very old, and Jael's conversation with her Dad (Cody) will be evidence to this biblical truth (1 Timothy 4:11-12). We hope that you are blessed by this Healthy Conversation between Jael and Cody. Please be sure to like this epi…
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Thank you for engaging in the ministry of Better Equipped! I pray that it helps you be better equipped with the grace and truth of Jesus for your life and ministry to those around you. GIVE ONLINE HERE (Better Equipped is a tax exempt 501(c)(3), therefore all donations are tax deductible): https://www.betterequipped.net/give-online Contact Cody at:…
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How much joy, hope, peace, and love would you have if you were in prison for sharing the Gospel of Jesus with others? How much humility would you have if you were in prison for those reasons, and other believers were trying to drag your name through the mud? The Apostle Paul is dealing with all of these things and more as he writes this letter to t…
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Pete & Karin McGee courageously tell their (daughter) Reagan's story of hope in the midst of a terminal diagnosis (Sanfilippo Syndrome) that took Reagan's life when she was only 9 years old. Pete and Karin's honest sharing of faith are sure to bring you to tears, while also filling your heart with hope and faith for your life and walk with Jesus. C…
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Pete & Karin McGee courageously tell their (daughter) Reagan's story of hope in the midst of a terminal diagnosis (Sanfilippo Syndrome) that took Reagan's life when she was only 9 years old. Pete and Karin's honest sharing of faith are sure to bring you to tears, while also filling your heart with hope and faith for your life and walk with Jesus. C…
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Pete & Karin McGee courageously tell their (daughter) Reagan's story of hope in the midst of a terminal diagnosis (Sanfilippo Syndrome) that took Reagan's life when she was only 9 years old. Pete and Karin's honest sharing of faith are sure to bring you to tears, while also filling your heart with hope and faith for your life and walk with Jesus. C…
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Has anyone ever shared the Gospel of Jesus with you? What is the Gospel? - Questions with Strangers
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In this episode of "Questions with Strangers", Cody asks 3 strangers the questions: Has anyone ever shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with you? If so, what is the Gospel? Have most people truly heard the Gospel of Jesus, or do they just have a rough idea of Christians and churches through various experiences and media? For those who say that they d…
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Spiritual Warfare: How Do I Put On The "FULL ARMOR OF GOD"? - Ephesians 6:10-24 - Verse By Verse
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The Apostle Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God for the spiritual warfare in our lives and world, but what does that mean and how do we do that? In this episode of Verse by Verse, Cody will walk us through Ephesians 6:10-24, along with other passages that teach us about the nature of spiritual warfare, so that you can be Better Equipped f…
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If I could prove that Christianity is true, would you become a Christian? - Questions with Strangers
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In this episode of "Questions with Strangers", Cody asks the question: If I could prove that Christianity is true, would you become a Christian? This question shows that it is often a matter of the heart, not the head, when it comes to people's decision to accept or reject the Gospel of Jesus. Watch this 4 part video series that will PROVE that Chr…
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Your Work & Your Parenting: Require humility and submission to Christ and to others. Ephesians 6:1-9
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Your job in your workplace & your parenting toward your children BOTH require humility and submission to Christ and to others. This may sound difficult because it usually is difficult. Your going to need to rely heavily on the work and power of the Holy Spirit and the example of Jesus and His attitude. Ephesians 6:1-9 "1 Children, obey your parents…
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Do you believe that there is EVIL in this world? Who got to decide that it was evil or wrong? Do you get to decide that, or does God get to decide that? Is there a standard for morality and truth, or is it every person for themselves, which would imply that Hitler was just another guy who thought that he was doing the right thing by killing 6 milli…
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Marriage can be so difficult, especially when we lose sight (or are unaware) of God's design for marriage. We can't look to the culture's definition of what a marriage should look like (ie: Hollywood), but we must fix our eyes on the designer of marriage, God! In today's Verse by Verse, Cody will walk us through Ephesians 5:21-33, which is all abou…
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👶 PRO LIFE or PRO ABORTION?? ☠️ - Cody asks random strangers why they are FOR or AGAINST abortion 🎤
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Cody from Better Equipped visits the Ohio March for Life 2023 to talk with random strangers about the topic of abortion and why they are for or against abortion. Are they pro life or pro choice? Are they against abortion, or for abortion? What is their reasoning and logic (if any) behind their view. WHAT SHOULD YOU BELIEVE on the critically importa…
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In this episode, Cody asks a few strangers on a college campus the important question, "What gives you HOPE?" What will they say? Do they have hope? If so, in what? Is hope in our world growing or declining? Is Jesus the answer? Comment your thoughts below on where you get your source of hope from? 1 Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts revere Christ as …
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Verse By Verse: Ephesians 5:1-20 - There must not be even a HINT of sexual immorality or impurity...
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Would you be ok with a hint of rat poison or anthrax in your dinner meal? How much poison is ok? For me, NONE is the only acceptable amount of poison allowed in my food, yet often times that is not how we treat sin in our lives. How much sin is ok to have in our lives? Not how much sin is in our lives, but how much sin is ok to have in our lives? T…
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"Where Did Everything Come From?" 🌎 Aliens? AI? God? Nothing? | Questions with Strangers on Campus
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Where did everything come from? Where did you and I (and the rest of humanity come from? Where did planet earth and everything on it come from? Why does planet earth have life, but we can't find life anywhere else? Where did the sun, moon, stars, and galaxies come from? Is there a Creator God (like the Bible says), or did aliens do all of this, and…
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Verse By Verse: Ephesians 4:25-32 - Do you look like CHRIST, or are you GRIEVING the Holy Spirit?
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Does your life look like CHRIST, or are you GRIEVING the Holy Spirit by looking more like the world? In this Verse By Verse, Cody will walk us through some specific characteristics that the people of God should have or guard against. The Apostle Paul gets very practical and clearly lays it out for us. Ephesians 4:25-32 - "25 Therefore each of you m…
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I had planned to record more questions with strangers at Ohio Wesleyan University's campus, but it ended up raining the entire time (even though the forecast wasn't calling for that much rain all day). I could have let the rain snuff out my fire and desire to share Jesus with people, but I made the choice to redeem the time by praying for people th…
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My incredible daughter, Ruth, has wanted to record a "Healthy Conversation" for months now, and what God had heavily put on her heart was to share with people her journey and testimony with Jesus on the topic of anger, and how we can deal with anger through the power of the Holy Spirit, and not allow the flesh to control our reactions to the feelin…
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Questions with Strangers/Random OSU Students: What do you wish Christians knew or understood better?
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I recently had the privilege of talking with Ohio State University students at the famous "Oval", and I posed this opinion question: "What do you wish Christians knew or understood better?" The responses from both non-Christians and Christians were remarkably similar and they sounded something like this: "I wish Christians weren't so closed minded …
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Human Trafficking & the URGENT NEED for Rescue! "God's Children are not for sale!" - Sound of Freedom
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There has never been more slavery in human history than there is right now! The United States is the #1 consumer of child pornography and is one of the major drivers of sex trafficking around the world. Sadly there is a demand for sex slaves that causes evil people to take kids captive to do their will, and there is an URGENT NEED and OPPORTUNITY t…
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Questions with Strangers: Who is Jesus? What is your definition of "the church"? Share the Gospel 🗣️
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Many people think that street preaching is scary and ineffective, but what about conversations with strangers through asking them questions about their thoughts, opinions, and beliefs? I found that to be very effective! In this episode, Cody will talk with 8 strangers and ask them about their beliefs on, "Who do they think Jesus is/was?" and "What …
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Verse By Verse: Ephesians 4:17-24 - Should Followers of Jesus look just like the rest of the world?
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Should Followers of Jesus look just like the rest of the world, or should they look increasingly different? In is episode, Cody will walk us through Ephesians 4:17-24 and look at the importance of living a new life in Christ that looks more like the image of God than the image of this world. Ephesians 4:17-24 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it…
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Verse By Verse: Ephesians 4:7-16 - What is the goal of the church and who has God given to help it?
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What is the ultimate goal that the church (the people of God) should be focused on and should be prioritizing, and WHO did Jesus give to the church as leaders to help accomplish this goal? In this episode of Verse By Verse, we will dive into Ephesians 4:7-16. Christ gave 5 sets of spiritual leaders to help equip and mature the people of God to go o…
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Why Even Read The Old Testament? 3 BIG REASONS for Christians to read the Old Testament 🤓 Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament is important or something that Christians still read? Isn't "OLD" implied in the title? Isn't it out dated and replaced with the New Testament and Jesus? Well, in this episode, Cody will give you three easy to remem…
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