This is the Best Thoughts podcast with brothers Will and Rick Johns. In this podcast, the Johns brothers share and discuss the best thoughts they have come across and how these thoughts can improve your quality of life.
The Best Thoughts podcast, hosted by the Johns brothers, is a refreshing and enlightening show that tackles deep topics of the heart, soul, and mind. With their calm and relaxed manner of discussion, they bring forth important subjects such as gratitude, self-compassion, and living authentically. Their unique blend of wisdom and humor makes for an engaging listening experience that often prompts reflection on aspects of life that are often overlooked in our busy daily lives.
One of the best aspects of The Best Thoughts podcast is the depth with which the Johns brothers explore their chosen topics. They delve into profound subjects such as gratitude and self-compassion with a level of thoughtfulness and introspection that is truly inspiring. Their insights shed light on various perspectives and provide listeners with valuable tools to navigate their own emotional journeys. Moreover, the brothers' ability to weave humor into their discussions adds a lighthearted touch that makes their message more relatable and enjoyable.
Another notable aspect of this podcast is its ability to provide guidance, hope, and answers through messages centered around God's love and grace. The brothers' deep understanding of spirituality shines through in their episodes as they discuss the importance of living as your true self and embracing love and grace amidst life's challenges. These messages serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking spiritual growth or solace in times of struggle.
Despite its many strengths, The Best Thoughts podcast does have some drawbacks. One criticism could be that at times the discussions may feel too abstract or lacking in practicality. While the Johns brothers delve into profound concepts, it would be beneficial to have more tangible examples or strategies for implementing these ideas into daily life. Additionally, occasionally the pace may feel slow-paced or meandering, which could lead to a loss of engagement for some listeners.
In conclusion, The Best Thoughts podcast is a breath of fresh air in today's saturated podcasting landscape. The Johns brothers bring forth important discussions on the heart, soul, and mind with a unique blend of wisdom and humor. Their insights into gratitude, self-compassion, and living authentically provide listeners with valuable tools for personal growth and reflection. While the show could benefit from more practical examples and a slightly faster pace at times, it remains an engaging and thought-provoking listen that offers direction, hope, and answers through messages of God's love and grace.
Right out of the gate, Jesus addresses sex and violence, two issues that unpin so much of the great pain and suffering in our world. Imagine a world world where they are managed in a healthy way! It's almost impossible. Listen to learn how you can manage this powerful desires and become more healthy and happy as you do so.
In episode two, the Johns brothers discuss this new religion and spirituality that Jesus presents to His listeners. It's very different than what most of us realize.
Rick and Will Johns are back in their new season focused on Jesus' teaching in His famous Sermon on the Mount. The catalyst for these episodes is Dallas Willard's classic book, The Divine Conspiracy, where he leads his readers through an in-depth and refreshing commentary on how incredibly relevant Jesus' teaching is for today.
In this final episode, we discuss the final pillar of happiness, Meaningful Work. Do you wish your job was more meaningful and rewarding? Learn how to improve the meaning of your work and life in this episode. Thank you to Arthur C. Brooks for his meaningful work on happiness and sharing these insights in his book, Building the Life You Want.
The third pillar of happiness is Friendships. While this pillar may seem obvious, it is the one most often neglected and treated like a luxury, not a necessity.
The second pillar of happiness is Family. The Johns brothers share we can lean into the foundation of family to increase our happiness, even when our family may have some relational challenges.
In this episode, we switch our discussion to the four pillars of happiness, focusing on faith in this episode.
We continue our conversation on the four idols that rob of us happiness-- in this episode discussing the idols of pleasure and money.
In this season, the Johns brothers discuss four pillars of happiness that can greatly add to your quality of life, along with four idols than can steal your happiness. This season is based on the work of Harvard Happiness researcher and author, Arthur C. Brooks.
In this season finale, the Johns' brothers discuss pain, pleasure, and spirituality. How do we find the balance with pain and pleasure on the spiritual journey?
Truth-telling is a powerful part of living in the healthy balance of pain and pleasure. Learn why you need to pay more attention to this powerful practice.
This episode is about self-binding, a practice that is necessary for all of us, but is especially needed when dealing with addiction. Learn more about it in this episode and how it can set you free!
It is our natural tendency to avoid pain, to run from pain, and to sometimes we go to great lengths to try to escape from pain. However, there is a healthy time to run towards pain and knowing this can greatly benefit your life!
In this second episode, the Johns' brothers go deeper with the subject of pain and pleasure and how to balance them in a healthy way in our lives.
A new season begins here with a discussion on pain and pleasure based on Anna Lembke's book Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Pain and pleasure are the two basic driving forces in our lives, but new brain research helps us understand how the brain processes them and seeks to find balance.
In this final episode of the season, the Johns' brothers discuss the intersection of gratitude and spirituality. Ideally, both can compliment each other, but the brothers deal with the topic of what happens when religion creates negative experiences and hinders our gratitude. Learn how spirituality, if done correctly, can be a tremendous asset to gratitude and how gratitude can greatly benefit our spiritual journey.
How do you make gratitude a regular and sustainable practice in your life? Tune in to this episode to learn how to incorporate gratitude into your life until it just becomes part of who you are.
How do you experience gratitude and its benefits? You practice it. Learn six simple, but life changing, gratitude practices you can incorporate into your life in this episode.
Are gratitude and pain incompatible? If we are practicing gratitude, what do we do in the painful times, in the trials and challenges? In this podcast the Johns brother discuss the relationship of gratitude and pain.
Much of our identity and self understanding is based on the narrative we tell ourselves about our life. In this episode, you will be challenged to examine your stories, how you create them and how they impact your quality of life. One of the most powerful things any human can do is start changing the negative story and start living into a positive one.
The Johns' brothers talk about 3 main barriers to gratitude and how they circumvent our attempts to live in gratitude. Recognizing these barriers can be huge in helping you move past them and into a healthier and happier mental space.
This is the first episode in this new season on the "superpower" of gratitude. Learn how your life is actually better than you think (and how that is really the fault of how your mind thinks). Anxiety, depression, discouragement, sleepless nights, all tied to how how our mind thinks. Gratitude is the antidote and research shows it can significantly change your life for the better.
Best Thoughts is changing its name to the Everything Is Better Than You Think podcast! Same brothers, just a new name, and great new content coming soon!
Coming up in Season 7, we talk to Will about his book on gratitude, Everything Is Better Than You Think.
The final two stages in the critical journey are "the journey outward" and "the life of love." Coming through stage 4, you are a different person and some say that stages 5 and 6 is where real life begins. Learn more in this final episode about how you can experience the peace and love of these latter stages in the spiritual journey.
This is the second part of the discussion on Stage 4 and what it means to hit the wall and enter the dark night of the soul. This is a time of doubt, fear and losing religion, but somehow it becomes the greatest spiritual blessing to our authentic soul and falling into the Divine.
You never saw this stage coming! Counter to what we would normally think, there is a stage in the spiritual journey where you feel like you are losing faith and you can no longer believe in what you were taught. Listen to learn more about this counter intuitive stage and how it can be the most spiritually rich stage of your spiritual journey.
Stages 2 and 3 in the Critical Journey are the life of discipleship and the productive life. Learn more about these first stages in your spiritual journey and what you can expect moving forward.
The Johns' brothers are back for Season 6, this time taking you through the book The Critical Journey. Learn about the six stages in the spiritual journey that you can expect to encounter as you navigate your way through this thing called "life." And you will be shocked, because these stages are probably not what you expected.
In Season 6 of the Best Thoughts Podcast, the Johns brothers take you through the book, The Critical Journey, which features fascinating research on the spiritual journey and what you can expect as learned from thousands of people who have gone before us. Spoiler alert, the stages in the spiritual journey are not what you would expect!
How do we learn to prioritize the relationship over the content, to stay connected to people who with disagree with? It's not easy, but it is necessary to navigate this world and maintain lasting relationships.
In the first of two episodes, the Johns brothers discuss how do we deal with people who are wrong? It's not easy when you're convinced someone is in the wrong and especially if you have to deal with them regularly! This episode wrestles with just that challenge.
Bonus Episode! In this episode we talk with our friend, fitness expert, and personal trainer, Darnyl Allen for a powerful conversation on all things fitness! It's a great conclusion to our summer fitness series and Darnyl will give you a lot to think about as you seek to be holistically fit! For more information visit our website at www.soulcare.net
Will power and external factors can motivate us for a while, but any lasting improvement is birthed out of our inner spiritual journey. Listen to learn how this inner spiritual journey lies at the center of all we truly hope to change and transform in our lives. There's a Divine power that aids us in the journey and set us free from the habits that entrap us. For more information, visit us at www.soulcare.net/podcast Or email us at bestthoughtspodcast@gmail.com
It's vacation time and family dynamics are on full display this summer. Family life is a challenge, now more than ever, and in this podcast the Johns brothers discuss the challenges as well as the things that work! Apply what you learn in this podcast and you can help your family take it to the next level of health and happiness. More information at www.soulcare.net/podcast Email us at bestthoughtspodcast@gmail.com
How would you like to improve you financial fitness--to manage your money more effectively and worry less? Who wouldln't, right? This episode reminds you of basic financial principles that work and pitfalls to avoid, so that you can be as financially fit as possible!
Do you like your job? Are you satisfied where you work? In this episode, the Johns brothers discuss reasons we dislike our jobs and things we can do to improve our overall job satisfaction or when it may be time to look for something else. More about this podcast at www.soulcare.net/podcast Email us at bestthoughtspodcast@gmail.com
Often sliding beneath our radar, our emotions are pulling the levers that motivate and move us. This episode is based on Susan David's excellent book, Emotional Agility and can be tremendously helpful to improve your emotional fitness. If you find it valuable, share it with a friend! More about us at www.soulcare.net/podcast Email us at BestThoughtsPodcast@gmail.com
How healthy is your thinking? Do you even think about what you think about? There are many things you can do to improve your mental fitness and you would be amazed at the difference a few simple changes can make! Listen to learn what you can do to improve your mental fitness. Visit our website at www.soulcare.net/podcast Email us at bestthoughtspodcast@gmail.com
With summer around the corner, the Johns brothers help you get motivated to get in shape and see for yourself how your physical health enhances all other areas of your life! Visit us at www.mysoulcare.net/podcast Email us at bestthoughtspodcast@gmail.com
Season 5 has arrived!!! Let's get fit and there's no better time than now! In this season we are here to help you get in the best shape of your life--physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, relationally, and spiritually! Tune in this season to discover practical ways you can get more fit and start new healthy habits. Contact us at www.soulcare.net/podcast or at bestthoughtspodcast@gmail.com.
This is a bonus episode and the final one of Season 4 on Spiral Dynamics. Enjoy this humorous way to look at the colors and how they interact with each other. More information at https://www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
Spiral Dynamics can help us better understand our spiritual journey and the spirituality of those around us. In this episode, the Johns brothers discuss the intersection between the colors and the spiritual journey. Contact us at www.soulcare.net/podcast
The week to discuss the spiral of hope, Yellow, has finally arrived! Yellow is the first color on the 2nd level and it is very different than all the other colors before it! Listen to learn why the Johns brothers are so excited about this color and why it actually gives us hope for the future! Contact us at www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
The green spiral is currently leading edge in society today, so the Johns brothers take a deeper dive on this compassionate color that has surprisingly dangerous side effects.
In this episode the Johns brothers explore the unhealth of Orange that leads to the causes and compassion of Green. Diagrams and more at www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
Learn about how the Orange spiral rises out of the unhealth of blue rigidity and brings about a new era of understanding. Diagrams of the stages at www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
Stage three in Spiral Dynamics is the empowered Red, rising up out of the helplessness of purple! But beware, unfettered red brings its own host of problems which is why the structure and corporate focus of Blue comes to the rescue! Diagrams and more at www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
The first two stages in Spiral Dynamics are Beige and Purple. Learn more about the primitive beige spiral and the next one, purple, that is full of magical thinking. Your journey through the colors starts here. A helpful diagram is available at our website www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
In this episode, the Johns brothers introduce Spiral Dynamics, what the theory is and what you need to know before we explore the different stages. For a diagram of spiral dynamics or to contact us, visit our new website at www.mysoulcare.net/podcast
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