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Shame can make you keep paying for a mistake long after it happened. In this episode of Auto Shop Ministries, Lead Pastor DeVante Tidwell and Joe Adams talk honestly about forgiveness, identity, and finding the courage to move forward. DeVante compares shame to being handed the bill for a meal that's already been paid for. Joe shares his own struggle with shame and the difference between doing something wrong and believing that mistake defines who you are. Together, they explore Proverbs 24:16, why falling doesn't have to end your story, and how God's grace gives us hope for what comes next. In this conversation: • Recognizing the cycle of shame • Taking responsibility without letting mistakes become your identity • Receiving forgiveness and getting back up • Moving toward the future with hope Original episode: Move On to More Featuring: DeVante Tidwell, Lead Pastor, and Joe Adams Subscribe to Auto Shop Ministries for biblical teaching, honest conversations, and encouragement for work and life. If this message helps you, share it with someone who needs encouragement. #AutoShopMinistries #Forgiveness #Faith

Pastor DeVante explains what it means to be "planted" in the house of the Lord—how consistency, deep roots, and the right spiritual environment help you flourish through every season. He introduces a daily devotional, encourages small daily habits, and invites listeners to commit to Christ and a Bible-based community so they can grow, bear fruit, and find lasting peace.

Pastor DeVante Tidwell explores why people hold themselves back — from gluttony, overspending, and workaholism to not asking for help — and how shame and feelings of unworthiness fuel self‑sabotage. The episode offers practical reframes, examples from Scripture of broken people God used, and a clear invitation to receive God’s grace. It ends with a short prayer and encouragement to stop medicating pain and begin healing at the root.

Pastor DeVante preaches from Mark 8:22–26 about a blind man healed in stages, illustrating how God first draws us close, then corrects, and finally gives clear vision. The sermon explains grace as a refining process — sometimes messy but purposeful — and invites listeners to receive Jesus, be transformed, and bring others to Him.

Pastor DeVante Tidwell and guest host Bill Brusard discuss how to handle the “middle” seasons of life and business, using Numbers 11 and the example of the Israelites to explore faith, temptation, and trust in God’s process. They give practical examples—debt, health, relationships, and business growth—showing how nostalgia and fear can derail progress and how faith, obedience, and community help you move from where you are to where God intends.

Joe Adams and Chaplain DeVante Tidwell discuss making your best your standard—how consistency, small daily wins, and spiritual accountability beat laziness and compound into excellence at work, in family, and in leadership. They share scripture-based insight, practical micro-win challenges (start a habit, journal progress, show up early), and a call to let disciplined effort open doors in business and life.

Joe Adams and Pastor DeVante Tidwell explore the question "Are we there yet?" and focus on the importance of the middle season — the daily process between start and finish. They emphasize process over outcome, practical micro-wins, systems thinking for business and life, and spiritual encouragement to grow, stay present, and become who you were created to be.

Pastor DeVante Tidwell and Joe Adams discuss the importance of partnerships, mentorship, and community for business and personal growth. Using Proverbs and practical examples, they show how the right relationships create productive friction that sharpens leaders and accelerates success. Listeners are challenged to find a mentor, add peers who push them forward, and pay it forward by mentoring others, embracing uncomfortable growth for long-term ROI in life and business.

Joe Adams and Pastor Devonte Tidwell unpack the story from Mark 10 to show why being specific about what you ask for matters in prayer, leadership, and business. They contrast clear, faith-filled requests with vague desires and explain how vision shapes outcomes. The episode offers practical takeaways: sharpen your language, examine motives behind requests, trust God’s timing, and seek the deeper need (sight) rather than temporary status (a seat).

This live recording of Autoshop Ministries explores forgiveness as Gods plan for connection, freedom, and abundant life, unpacking Colossians 2, Matthew 6:14, John 10:10 and practical illustrations about letting go of grudges. DeVante invites listeners to both receive and give forgiveness, explaining how forgiveness frees us from the past, restores relationship with God, and opens the door to living fully in Christ.

Joe and Pastor Devante explore how faith and obedience work together, using examples from Exodus, Nehemiah, and Jesus’ first miracle. They challenge listeners to move from asking God for blessings to doing the practical next step—identify one thing you’ve been praying about and act on it before the end of the day.

Joe Adams and Pastor Devante explore the Genesis story to expose how labels and repeated messages shape our identity and behavior. They discuss internal vs. external control, practical steps to reject limiting lies, and the power of daily declarations to rewire your thinking. Devante offers a short challenge—write down and recite scripture-based declarations, and actively replace negative narratives to grow as a leader, technician, and person.

Pastor Devontae Tidwell joins Joe Adams to unpack Psalm 23, exploring how God remains with us in both the high seasons of success and the low seasons of struggle. They discuss increasing awareness of God's closeness, trusting His character through changing circumstances, and applying these truths to life and leadership. The episode closes with a practical challenge to journal past "green pasture" and "valley" seasons to see God's faithfulness, a prayer to draw listeners closer to Christ, and resources for automotive business training and support.

Pastor Devontae Tidwell joins Joe Adams to explore being fully present, overcoming anxiety with Matthew 6:34, and balancing stewardship with trust. The episode offers practical guidance, a gratitude journal challenge, and encouragement for leaders to do their part without losing today’s joy.

Chaplain DeVante Tidwell delivers another live sermon at Key to Key weekend in Houston, TX preaching from 2 Kings, using the widow's jar of oil to show that what feels like too little can become more when placed in God's hands. He addresses guilt, condemnation, and the power of surrender, urging listeners to give their fears, past mistakes, and small resources to God.

Joe Adams and Chaplain Devontae Tidwell discuss the importance of partnerships, community, and mentorship in business, using Proverbs and Ecclesiastes to show how the right people sharpen you and produce ROI. The episode emphasizes finding mentors, creating healthy friction to grow, paying it forward by mentoring others, and practical steps to get into the right rooms and relationships.

Joe Adams and Chaplain Devontae Tidwell discuss why endurance beats speed in leadership and business. Using scripture & practical examples, they explain how steady, sustainable effort builds lasting success. They challenge listeners to slow down, set a sustainable pace, and ask whether today’s choices will still be good eight years from now—emphasizing discipline, patience, and long-term planning.

Joe Adams and chaplain Devante Tidwell discuss making "your best" the daily standard—drawing on Colossians 3:23 and Proverbs—to defeat laziness and build consistent excellence in work, faith, and family. The episode mixes Scripture, practical shop and life examples (micro wins, habits, leadership) and a challenge to choose one small change today that compounds into long-term success.

In this live chapel episode, Devante Tidwell with Autoshop Ministries delivers a practical sermon titled "Saved to Serve," urging listeners to recognize their God-given gifts and use their time, talent, and treasure to serve others. He ties faith to real-world leadership, business, and relationships, and invites listeners to follow Jesus.

Joe Adams and Autoshop Ministries' Devante Tidwell discuss how true purpose is rooted in service, not job titles. Using 1 Peter 4:10 and real shop examples, they explore leading by serving employees and customers, stewarding gifts, and creating lasting impact. Listeners receive practical challenges to serve others, improve morale, and use small acts of care to make a big difference in their teams and communities. AutoshopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com

Episode one of Auto Shop Ministries introduces Devante Tidwell as chaplain and outlines a weekly, faith-based series for shop leaders. This episode focuses on how trust scales: being faithful in small tasks signals readiness for bigger responsibilities, the importance of strong processes alongside competence, and practical tools like journaling and consistent evaluation to make better hiring and promotion decisions. AutoshopAnswers.com Auto-Shop-Media.com