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Terry is joined by his high school classmate to take a trip down memory lane ... looking back at their elementary, middle and high school days, a road that they were actually paving as the first class to go all 12 grades with black and white students in their small Alabama town. But while their two paths took different routes during college and even their business days, common ground was clear in this conversation: the work world is cruel. Our faith can help us be victorious on the job. Hearts can and must change to make a difference. 

These are difficult times. The point of the show today is: do not go these times alone. There is no need to go hard times alone. Brent Vance is a licensed professional counselor. He shares with us on this show strategies to help us through hard times.  SONG: Eye of the Storm by Ryan Stevenson https://youtu.be/-sx8wTnnfSc

Uncertainty is fact of life. Many times it's hard to see the destination and for that matter, just a few feet in front of us can be pretty foggy. However, Holy Scripture reminds us that the words found within the pages of the Bible are a "lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path". Trevor Brown, our guest today, embarked on a journey right out of college that took him thousands of miles away to a place unlike his hometown. The journey of the unknown brought him closer to Jesus, as he served others. 

Changing from one chapter to another in life can be beyond difficult. What are we suppose to do in the "between times". Our guest today shows that those transition periods can make you better. In fact, you can have, peace, hope, joy and purpose. Brooke Duplantier is a 2020 high school senior and shares advice that's good for us all. 

Jan-Willem Bosman is the director of an International effort called Jesus.net – think of him as a lifeguard who is always watching for those in distress on the Internet. He and his organization connect them to help. He will tell you that the distress comes in several ways in this crazy day and age.

Terry's guest today has seen a lot of tragedy, twists and turmoil in his 88 years. However, he has also seen triumph over tragedy and has introduced others to victorious living, an introduction he also makes for our listener. Our guest, Walter Albritton, is an author, columnist, pastor and world-traveler. His advice is golden. 

At this moment, more people are looking for a job than ever before. Terry's guest today says you are not alone! She says it's okay to say ... I was fired or I was laid off. In light of Corvid-19, it's common. Also, there will soon be a hiring frenzy. Chellie Phillips wrote a book, "Get Noticed, Get Hired" to position you above the crowd. 

“God never wastes a wound, He turns your pain and suffering into purpose.” - Bryan Flanery During a deployment to Afghanistan, with the 1-320th Top Guns, Bryan Flannery was severely injured, deeper than just physically but mentally and spiritually too. His story is riveting and then revealing. There is an unseen enemy. There is also the power to overcome and conquer – a message we so need right now. 

When the world comes crashing down, seemingly all around us, there is help and hope. Matt Day experienced life on the traumatic battlefield of Afghanistan but it's what he discovered when he returned home that turned his life around, brought him peace and direction. He says the same are available for you. 

While working from home may sound like the ideal set up, it brings on a wealth of challenges. However, with great advice and a good sense of humor, one can be super successful in the home office. GUEST: Yvon Prehn is a long-time friend of Terry's and is a real professional when it comes to cranking out the creativity from a home office. She produces content used by organizations around the world.  Resources:  WEB: http://www.effectivechurchcommunications.com BOOK: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World RESOURCE: Trello 

Everything in life rises and falls on leadership. Leadership is influence. Ken Blanchard, of the One-Minute Manager fame, says his leadership is influenced by Jesus Christ. Blanchard is a driving force behind the Lead Like Jesus effort that is empowering leaders around the world. The Lead Like Jesus organization is led by Phyllis Hendry Halverson.  GUEST:  Phyllis Hendry Halverson is a much sought-after leadership speaker who heads the leadership movement Lead Like Jesus.  Resources:  WEB: https://leadlikejesus.com/ BOOK: Lead Like Jesus Revisited: Lessons From the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time

Do you hate your job? An astonishing amount of people do. Today's workplace is – well – complicated, to say the least, with different generations, expectations and leadership styles. But with all the moving parts, culture wins, says our guest.  GUEST: William Vanderbloemen is a frequent contributor to Forbes Magazine. He's an expert on work place culture and the author of the book Culture Wins: The Roadmap to an Irresistible Workplace Resources:  GUEST: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/ BOOK: Culture Wins: The Roadmap to an Irresistible Workplace

Quietly and behind-the-scenes business professionals around the globe have created an IT network and web presence that appears when real life issues are searched. The effort is called Jesus.net. The work is intriguing, expanding and the results are something to get excited about.  GUEST: Arjo de Vroom is based in the Netherlands. He and others across the globe have connected to put the Gospel in front of those who have real life hurts and needs. You can join the effort. 

Music can change our workplace mood quickly. When that music has a message of faith, hope and love, life at work can brighten quickly.  GUEST: Rodney Dean Boyden is a superstar on Facebook, amassing more than two million views on one post alone. He's a master craftsman by day and when there's a piano or keyboard near, he puts his hammer and saw down to share his music and message. What a message! Resources: WEB: https://www.facebook.com/RodneyBoyden BOOK: My Grandmother's Faith: The Outcome of Unconditional Love

Somebody needs your workplace and life stories – how you've worked with impossible bosses and difficult co-workers ... how faith has made a difference at work. Two authorities in storytelling join Terry to share their own story and help empower us to tell our own.  GUEST:  Bruce and Karen Barbour are known around the world for their ability to tell and package a story. Karen is a content producer, having written many best-selling books. Bruce is legendary in the book publishing business. 

What does faith in Jesus really look like in the workplace? Our public display of faith is a product of our private time with Jesus. Above all else, our faith is most seen when we love others. Whether on a football field or a sales route, home office or cubicle, faith in Jesus makes a difference, not only for us but those around us.  GUEST:  Todd Gerelds works in the bio tech business. His faith in Jesus makes a difference day in and day out – and he got an early start seeing faith in action tagging alongside his dad, a legendary high school football coach whose team and its players' lives were transformed by faith in Jesus. Gerelds captured it in a book later became a movie.  Referenced resources: WEB: http://www.toddgerelds.com/ BOOK: Always Fall Forward: Life Lessons I’ll Never Forget from “The Coach" Woodlawn: One Hope. One Dream. One Way.  

Whether it's a Google or You Tube search, in solving a problem we track down the advice of the one who either created the device that's stumping us or we seek out the very best the authority on the subject that we can find. Gary Bates says it's the same with life – especially with our work life. In fact, Bates says it's best to go all that way back to the beginning – he means THE beginning.  GUEST:  Gary Bates is one of the most intriguing guys you'll ever hear on the subject of where planet earth began and how that totally plays into your life now. Resources:   WEB: https://creation.com/

A proper perspective of work will take you through much pain and duress on the job. It is an eye-opener, not to mention game changer, to know that all work, not just that of ministry, can be of service to the Lord.  GUEST:  Dr. Larry Peabody wrote a thin little paperback book that was tossed to Terry about a month from his college graduation. The principles are timeless and have helped Terry and thousands keep their head on straight in good work times and horrific ones. Perspective Dr. Peabody provides will make all the difference in your work life, no matter how many months or years you've been working.  GUEST: Dr. Larry Peabody Information Referenced:  BOOKS: Job-Shadowing Daniel: Walking the Talk at Work Secular Work is Full-time Service | Serving Jesus in the Workplace Curing Sunday Spectatoritis: From Passivity to Participation in Church ----- More about Terry Wilhite: terrywilhite.com/bio Show Web Site: iloveflip.com  Best ways to connect: terrywilhite.com/connect