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MJC is back! These past couple of years have been difficult for almost everyone. The philosophy of Stoicism may be beneficial to making it through with minimal damage. Follow MJC on Substack: https://mjcmeditations.substack.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Download the e-book "Who is Jesus?" here: https://www.pastemagazine.com/noisetrade/books/matthewjcochran/who-is-jesus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Download the e-book "Who is Jesus?" here: https://www.pastemagazine.com/noisetrade/books/matthewjcochran/who-is-jesus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Download the e-book "Who is Jesus?" here: https://www.pastemagazine.com/noisetrade/books/matthewjcochran/who-is-jesus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Download the e-book "Who is Jesus?" for free here: https://www.pastemagazine.com/noisetrade/books/matthewjcochran/who-is-jesus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

A brand new (sort of) devotional book by MJC has just launched! Discover more about Jesus by downloading it at http://books.noisetrade.com/matthewjcochran/who-is-jesus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

In times of isolation or quarantine, it's easy to get off the path. Let's get back on it together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Handshaking is disgusting --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

My kids would rather watch other people play video games --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

You can’t uncook something once you’ve cooked it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

You’ll never achieve happiness if you keep chasing it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

A really strange dive into what’s going on inside --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Let your yes be yes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

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Juijitsu and John Wick --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Perspective changes things --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

What if you could start all over again from scratch? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

My view on politics --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

That time I got sued...in a dream --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Protein shakes and coffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

There’s always money in the banana stand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Stupid people in the drop off line! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

That one time I met The Rock...in a dream --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Back in the game. Haven’t done this in a while. These are some of my thoughts on back to school. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

When you're struggling, when you're in the middle of hardship, Jesus says to consider it a good thing. Matthew 5:12 2 Corinthians 6:10 2 Corinthians 12:10 James 1:2-4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Matthew 4:19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

John 14:27 John 16:33 Matthew 6:25-26 Philippians 4:6-7 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

No matter what our circumstances, God will always be worthy of worship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Matthew 4:17, Luke 13:3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

I solicited feedback from some of you dear listeners to find what more I need to say about making disciples. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Whose job is it to make disciples? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

In this episode, I'm sharing the message I delivered at my home church on 7/29/18. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

We should always be trying to improve everyday to be better today than we were yesterday, but there are going to be times that we aren’t able to move forward. In those circumstances, it’s important that we hold the line and don’t move backwards. Speaking of making progress, join the Progress Not Perfection group on Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

People often come to me for advice about things like parenting or personal growth and say they’ve tried everything, but then they won’t accept another approach from what they’re already doing. This is kind of a rant about this and a better way to go about improving. Get in on the action at www.matthewjcochran.com/patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

I listen to a ton of resources online and they’re all saying the same thing…except when they’re not. It’s our job to discern what’s right for us because our lives all have unique circumstances and nuance. Listen to the voices of others, but do it cautiously. It’s ok to be content. Mentioned in the podcast: Own the Day, Own Your Life Own part of the action by becoming a Patron of the podcast!

Is it right to say that we should live with no regrets? I don’t think so, and I’ll tell you why. Join the new MJC Facebook group for growth mindset warriors! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

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Don’t stop developing. You mastered that one thing you were after, but what’s the next thing? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

This little Marine Corps ditty reminded me that sometimes we make small progress in advancing towards our goals, but that’s ok. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

This world will benefit from having better men. It’s my mission to see men take up the call to improve themselves for the sake of their families and the rest of society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” -Edmund Burke Sometimes we limit ourselves more than outside factors limit us. It’s time for an honest self-assessment. Are you capable of more? Support the podcast and get a free audiobook at matthewjcochran.com/audible --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Do you want to be just like everyone else, or do you want to be you? You should be you, because you know what, you’re awesome. You can support the podcast by shopping at Onnit or by downloading my books on Noisetrade. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” -Bill Gates We often tend to treat success as a place that we arrive, but we will never get there. We need to focus more on the process of improving ourselves, not on reaching perfection. Goals are good, but they’re not the end. Sometimes when we think we can’t reach perfection we actually never begin. Do SOMETHING. Try Audible for FREE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

We can overcomplicate things in life, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s discuss a few ways to simplify. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

So often we make decisions in life based on what other people are going to think of us. We do things to be liked, we avoid doing things that will cause ridicule. But what if we just lived our lives doing what we think is right and not caring so much about how others will see us? Will 2018 be a year that you live differently? As always, we’re brought to you by Onnit. Check out their supplements, apparel, and epic workout equipment by visiting this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

Happy 2018! It’s a new year! What are your plans and goals? I encourage you to invest in yourself and your personal growth this year. Try out Audible for a free month. Take better care of yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support

I have, over the past couple of years, become interested in mental toughness. I listen to podcasts and read books by Navy SEALS like Jocko Willink and

Chris McCallus, a Tactical Dad, joins MJC this week to talk about being active with your kids and how to keep them engaged.  Chris is a former soldier with a tender side to all of his toughness. Chris talks about “knighting” his kids as they ascend to adulthood. Find out more about that concept in Robert Lewis’ book Raising a Modern Day Knight

Matt welcomes Walter Eggers to the podcast to discuss We Rad Dads, a community of fathers built with the intention of sharing resources, stories, and hope. In this episode we discuss the need for a community of dads, the purpose of fatherhood, and where pain can take us in life. Find Walter and We Rad Dads at the following sites: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weraddads/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/we-rad-dads/id1093937123?mt=2 https://www.instagram.com/weraddads/ http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/we-rad-dads https://www.pinterest.com/weraddads/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mjcpodcast/support