FIVE TIPS TO WHIP ANXIETY - ANGELIQUE CHASE

 MORE HERE FROM ANGELIQUE

NEW: WATCH THE INVENTORS FOR FREE!

WATCH THE INVENTORS FOR FREE HERE ON TUBI OR ON YOUR SMART TV.

TRAILER:

Inventors (2024 · 1 hr 16 min)

Animation · Comedy

During an invention competition, a bullheaded teen learns that when he only cares about winning, he risks losing more than just the contest.

Starring: Eric Close, Stephen Tobolowsky, Tony Todd, Angelique Chase

Directed by: Chip Lane

THE FLEETING NATURE OF OCTOBER

The Harvest is winding up. The soybeans, of which there is now an abundance in the storehouses of the Midwestern USA, and the cornfields are wrapping up an almost six-week excursion into flying corn tassels, dust, and stalks as massive, computerized Combine Harvesters cut through millions of rows of corn, all across the USA. While the ever-present green of $500,000 plus John Deere combines stand out, many others that we see at the International Farm Progress Show, which was in Decatur, IL. cover a spectrum from Case to CLAAS, etc.

While it seemed like endless summer for the longest while, causing most of the leaves to stay green on trees, Fall colors are finally peeking through....and just in time to fall to the ground quickly.

It is a great illustration of the fleeting nature of life itself, which the Bible tells us, is is simply a vapor, to us (James 4:14).

October 2025 is soon to be in the rearview mirror as November, with all its memories and its season of Thanksgiving, comes upon us.

On October 31, the Western world goes overboard in celebration of Halloween. In my family, our kids were raised at church, observing October 31 as our Church Fall Party. They are now adults, two in their 30s, and look back on the wisdom of those days when they had more fun, more variety, more hot food, bonfires, and campfire songs, that the kids who were back home by 7:30 pm with a plastic pumpkin full of corn syrup and sugar-filled candies and jaw breakers,

October 31 will also be remembered for the events of 1517, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. While the Protestant Reformation had begun way before that fateful day 508 years ago, it was this specific act, which officially launched the movement, that resulted in each of us being able to hold our own Bibles in our hands and know the true Road to Salvation.

Luther's Theses led to the Biblical Road to each human being being able to comprehend that eternal life and reconciliation with God the Father are only possible by His Grace, through Faith, repentance, and accepting/surrendering one's life to Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior. While the world may see various streams of Christianity and 100's of denominations, the basic facts about the Road to Heaven have never changed in 2000 years, since Jesus rose from the dead.

As October rolls to an end this week, the significance of this month can not be mentioned often enough. We are who we care because of October 31, 1517. 

So as the Combines retreat for another year, as the corn dust settles and the crunch of red, yellow, and brown leaves resound underfoot, as smells of hot cider and fireplaces up and down the street predominate, may we never forget that we are blessed beyond measure. We serve a God Who created and continues to create. We are endowed by our Creator with the ability to love, live, and experience His Goodness moment by moment. Finally, we owe it all to the One who made this all possible - by giving His Life on a Cross, a long, long time ago. Thank You, Jesus. Amen. 

MEET ANGELIQUE CHASE: MOM, PODCASTER, ENCOURAGER, ACTRESS, PRODUCER

Editor's Note: I first became aware of Angelique Chase about one decade ago, through another great woman of the Christian Faith, Jenn Gotzon, who has appeared in numerous articles on this website in the past. In September 2025, Angelique launched a series of very inspirational messages on her YouTube channel (click here). I found them intriguing and knew there was a niche for such encouraging content across the fruited plain.

We can know more about Angelique Chase's varied acting background from her IMDB PAGE. However, her current work, as a married mother of two beautiful young children, combined with her proven devotion to the Scriptures and love for the Lord, is to be celebrated. To that end, Angelique recently agreed to the following interview.

Our prayer is that this very inspiring interview will lead to many visiting her ministry channel on YouTube, where her daily affirmations.

Greetings, Angelique! To all the wonderful folks out there who would like to know, who is Angelique Chase, of Savannah, Georgia?

            Growing up, my Dad was in the Air Force. This allowed me the opportunity to live in a few different environments, states, and countries, including Iceland, England, North Dakota, and California, and then retiring to Georgia, where my Mom was raised. I had a normal upbringing as an only child, but living in these different places helped me to grasp how big our world is and a taste of how many walks of life can exist. I value that.  I love people, and I love helping people. If I weren’t a filmmaker, I feel like I could’ve been a psychologist. I began dating a lovely man, Matt, in high school, and shortly after graduating from college, we were married. I feel absolutely blessed to have found him at such an early age and had the opportunity to grow into adulthood with him. We’ve recently been blessed with a son, 3 years ago, and a daughter just last year. I have learned a whole new kind of love. Becoming a mom has helped me to understand our Father’s love even more, that beautiful, unconditional love.

That is so wonderful. You are a true embodiment of the Christian nuclear family. Congratulations to you and Matt on your two wonderful and good-looking toddlers! May I ask about your faith journey, please? Did you grow up in a Christian family? When did you give your life to Christ?

            My family started attending church when we moved to Georgia. I was 11 years old and getting my first experience with church service, Sunday School, singing hymns, and most importantly, hearing the Word. It did not take long for the Holy Spirit to find a home in my heart and start the stir. Just a year later, at age 12, I began asking a lot of questions and decided to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Looking back, I had feelings beyond my age, which still amazes me. 

What a great testimony, Angelique. You obviously had a firm family and faith foundation, which carried you through college, into adulthood, and now to this new ministry where the Love of God and Love for people so overwhelms that you are now creating these powerful presentations on your podcasts.  So, may I ask, what lessons have you learned over the years?

            Lessons I’ve learned? Where do I start? Hahaha! The very first thing that comes to mind is the absolute need to stay in the Word every single day. I have had too many instances where I’ve “been busy” or think “I’ll get to it” or “let me do this first” or “as soon as I can have a minute of quiet”. These are times where my priorities, by the world’s standards, seemed innocent and understood, but in God's Eyes, completely off track and missing the point.  When I don’t prioritize my time with God, that is giving the devil a foothold. Even more so, creating idols. We must always be on guard.

 You are a very busy mother. A three and a one-year-old will basically monopolize your time. In light of that, what motivates you, as a filmmaker, mom, and now podcaster? Secondly, why did you decide to start this new series?

            I love Max Lucado’s book “Cure for the Common Life”. I believe everyone should read it, especially younger folks getting ready to make education and career decisions. In it, Max talks about finding your ‘sweet spot’. He explains that is where, your talents, meet your passions, meet God’s will. I desperately want to be in my sweet spot, because I know that is where I was meant to be and where my path is He created for me.  I believe acting is a part of my sweet spot. I say a part, because He has also guided me through many opportunities to write screenplays, which I never considered before. I realized in writing, I was able to not only create stories with a message, but to tell people’s stories/testimonies. I love that. To be able to bring light to real-life struggles and victories in a way that can lead others to the Lord? What a blessing. 

            For right now, with filmmaking taking a slide to the backseat to motherhood, I still feel that tug. I love having the opportunity to be at home with my two little babies. I started praying for a couple of months earlier this year about that tug. I asked if there was something I could do from home. The Lord reminded me of my devotionals I had written when I was doing Live Periscope shows 7 or so years ago. I still had them on my computer. And wouldn’t you know it, my husband had bought me a microphone several years ago, saying he thought I might need it one day. So then I prayed, Lord, now help me find the time. And He did.

 Your new series is called ANCHOR AND AFFIRM- CLICK HERE. You also have another Series, can you tell us about it, please?

         The Quiet Word meditation series came out of my experiences. I knew how hard it is to find time to sit in peace to ponder or pray and wished to share this time, with those who may be going through similar circumstances. So I created a 20-minute series to present that opportunity, where someone can put aside a set time, where you can just click and breathe. "Refine in Five" was an idea inspired by my always wanting to give advice. I love helping people and helping them find their inspired path. I worked with Ai to find the most commonly searched struggles people are seeking help with and then proceeded, along these lines.

(NEW) REFINE IN FIVE HERE:

Is your body of work aimed at any specific audience or just anyone who is inspired by your teachings and motivational devotionals?

            I don’t have a specific audience in mind. I try to keep my messages simple and grounded in real life so others can hear and understand them—even without any background in faith.

 As busy as you are as a mom and raising a family with Matt, there must be some project or something new percolating in that creative mind of yours. I have purchased some of your encouragement cards in the past and know the range of content that you are capable. Are there any new projects in the works, and where would you like to take this...what's the next step

            I’m still in regular communication with my business partner at First City Films, Chip Lane. We have a couple of wonderful (award-winning) scripts that we’re still trying to find investors for. We just released our fun-loving, family sci-fi film, ‘Inventors’ (also award-winning). It’s out on Tubi for free and for rent on Fandango and Amazon Prime. My first passion in the industry is still acting. I’ve been able to pick up auditioning again and I’m excited about what’s ahead. Since having children, I’ve recognized this as a new chapter in my career. I’m continually praying about how, where, and what. However, wherever He leads, I’ll follow. 

Your podcast is called Anchor and Affirm.....please expand on this so that someone who is not in a good place can find stability, reduce anxiety, and find peace through Christ via your teachings.

            When I began preparing what all I wanted to bring to this podcast, I felt it had the possibility to start one way and could go in many different ways. I wanted to create a channel that, by name, would say what you’ll find. Anchor, a solid place to wrap your arms around the unwavering, living Word, and hold on. Affirm, a place to find encouragement, inspiration, and a warm hug.

I try not to watch the numbers, the clicks, and the views. I created this because He asked me to, and no matter the algorithms and social trends, I know doing what He asks is what is important. It is His. 

FROM BERNIE:

Angelique, thank you so very much for taking time out of your super busy schedule to share these with the world. You are an inspiration yourself. If you still have some of those beautiful cards, I may need to get some more, as we live in such a sad and depressing time when it does not have to be so. Everyone needs Hope, and that Hope can only be found in Jesus. You have touched on so many things here, and I wish to encourage any and everyone to go to your YouTube podcast and follow or subscribe to your series. They will not be disappointed. Thank you very much for sparing the time. May God bless you and yours at all times.

Here is an example from your longer form presentation: "THE QUIET WORD": 

DISCIPLINE #9 OF 12: SPIRITUAL WARFARE

 THE BMIC BLAST OCTOBER 2025

STUBBORN FAITH WITH ANGELIQUE - EPISODE 5

 DON'T FEED THE LION

STUBBORN FAITH WITH ANGELIQUE - EPISODE 4

NOT REJECTED BUT PROTECTED 

STUBBORN FAITH WITH ANGELIQUE - EPISODE 3

 ANCHOR AND AFFIRM

"DON'T GIVE UP"

STUBBORN FAITH - EPISODE 2 WITH ANGELIQUE

 WHY ARE WE HERE?

ANCHOR AND AFFIRM, WITH ANGELIQUE CHASE