Opting Out

What is Extraordinary Love Sweet friends? Without the dinner but in a "My Dinner With Andre" style, the talented Mr Jefferson Moore agreed to sit down with me to speak about his movies, his vision, and who he is. Spoiler Alert* he is shy. His words not mine, I would have never guessed that, even as we had this amazing interview. I was like really?! How did this come to pass? I was watching my fav Jefferson Moore movie one night when I needed some encouragement and I got one of my bright ideas. I am going to email a perfect stranger after watching his move "The Perfect Stranger" and invite him to be a guest on the Opting Out Podcast. It was 2am, I thought that I had better wait until it was a more reasonable hour and try then. Well this amazing gentleman and I mean every sense of that word, kindly agreed to do the interview and here we are. Who is the Perfect Stranger & What Does it have to do with Extraordinary Love? Although I don't go into much detail about the movie in this podcast, I highly recommend you check it out. There is something about Jesus movies that draws everyone in, critics and followers both. He IS the embodiment of Extraordinary Love. For better or worse I believe most if not all would want an audience with their creator and license to ask whatever they want The Good The Bad & The Ugly. What would you ask? This movie, its sequels and the episodes of the series do not pull any punches. They ask the hard questions and put Jesus in the hot seat. From an atheist professor, (This was waaay before "God's not Dead" Folks) to a politician with a secret to a high school girl who was taken advantage of. The questions and themes touch on the things we have all wondered while experiencing a broken world. Don't you love someone who shares the love just as generously as they receive it?! Our guest had some great things to say about other artists, like Dallas Jenkins and The Chosen, the new kid on the block, (The Chosen, not Dallas. Dallas has been around a while) The Chosen is another show that hits close to home, which is why I also love it. But when it comes to the, what would it be like to meet Jesus in person, films and series', my heart belongs to "The Perfect Stranger". If you can't hear me, I am doing the *sigh*. Yes Y'All that dreamy I am in love sigh. 2 words Extraordinary Love. Jesus is amazing and Kelly's Filmworks Studios does a great job of showing just how much we are all loved and cared for individually and specially. And that is what we all want, isn't it? To be special to someone who truly knows us and appreciates us. Real Talk, I was crying during all the movies and episodes of the series. Beyond that, it's great cinema! If you look up Mr. Moore's socials (FB, IG YouTube) you will see the sea of comments with excited buzz for more movies and now that I am following them on Facebook, I will be one of them! Interested in acting or making a movie, Jefferson also shares his story of how The Perfect Stranger came to be. It's a miraculous story you guys that begins with the best selling author, David Gregory. So get comfy, it's a long interview, but, hey that's what podcast apps are for! You can start and stop as necessary and still hear exactly what you need in God's Perfect Timing. So what will "speak" to you today? Let us know in the comments here or in our socials. Love You and You ARE EXTRAORDINARILY LOVED! ---And in case you forgot, listen to Your Path , Your Value , & Your Health for a reminder.

It's the new year sweet friend and your future is calling you? Do you have it on hold or are you ready to answer? Either answer is a good answer, what matters is that you know where you are and where you are heading. If you don't know that's okay too! We can help you! Countless studies show that planning with the end in mind builds motivation and increases your chances of success. Just ask this Mom CEO and Founder of “Mommin Like a Savage”, Suzi Dean from Suzi Talk Get Ready Y'all because I feel like this brand is going to blow up the social media space and virtual wine and coffee chats. My Kenieshi Sense is sparkling and usually that means something amazing is going to happen. REAL TALK: I meant to post this amazing interview like a MONTH AGO. Ugh, but now with the fresh aroma of the new year and the wine I'm drinking looming I am thinking it was divinely inspired. What a way to start your year off right. Whether it's education, parenting, marriage, family or whatever, Suzi isn't afraid to speak her truth and give you space to speak yours too! She runs some of the hottest rooms on Clubhouse and even has an exponentially growing FB community. Check this PHD CEO doin' all the things like a savage!

Storytelling is a hot topic these days. We are seeing Storytelling being used in the corporate environment, marketing and even in personal development. If someone asked, “What is your Story?”, would you be ready? In fact, how would you like to feed me Tacos and tell me your story? Last month, Isidro sat down with … Continue reading "Feed Me Tacos and Tell Me Your Story with 10K Tacos"

So, dear friends, what barriers are you facing? Similarly, have you turned the unexpected Disruptions in life in your life into opportunities to shake things up and be a Disruptor of the status quo? Or, what does that even mean? We invite you to Listen or Watch, (See website if you are on a streaming … Continue reading "Diagnosis and The Influencer with Zavanna Dova — The Adventure Startup"

Welcome to our newest Series within Opting Out! The Adventure Startup! Join us as we speak about How to Start a Business with Stephanie Verheyem. During the pandemic, this bold entrepreneur went from job loss to boss. In the midst of uncertainty, this Extraordinary Entrepreneur turned her post pandemic pink slip into pink parties and … Continue reading "Job Loss to Boss — The Adventure Startup with Trove Hospitality"

Some people will stay in the boat while others will venture on foot in the sea, walking on water, which one are you? Identifying, Understanding and Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs Did you know you were made to do great things? No, really, it’s true! It is why we love watching movies about adventure. Deep down we … Continue reading "Walking on Water with Confidence"

What is Resurrection Sunday? It has been quite some time since we have been able to sit down for church service in the way I had come to know in my lifetime. For many of us, things look a lot different these days. I remember taking a stroll in downtown Nashville to visit a lovely … Continue reading "Resurrection Sunday AKA Easter Sunday"

When I Grow Up… Do you remember getting this question in childhood as well as answering the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up? Back in the days of being told that “you can do whatever you put your mind to” and if you can dream it you can do it”, … Continue reading "When I Grow Up"

Let us look to a world of feeling better, empowered and ready for Action I awoke the morning of recording this podcast thinking about our health. The health of our family and the journey of my own personal health. I was feeling so very thankful that the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual pain of feeling … Continue reading "Your Extraordinary Path — Part 3"

Whether it’s potty training regression, or unexpected bad news, it can be difficult to keep going when it feels like, for every step we take forward we are taking 5 steps backwards. Ugh! I often imagine myself as that person pushing a rock up a hill and never quite getting to the top, but still … Continue reading "Moving Forward .…While Resisting Blame, Self Pity & Other Forms of Resistance"

It’s so interesting when I hear people who would have nothing to do with Jesus speak His name in frustration or as an exclamation. In the media I have heard so many renditions of its uses. One thing I do wonder… Could I go on national Television and say “Jesus loves you”? Would it be … Continue reading "Has Jesus become a Four Letter Word ?!"

Quality time and Cute Kitsch during Quarantine with the Vintage Girls What started out as an idea for a typical garage sale transformed into anything but typical as 5 girls, who are also students and baristas at an amazing coffee shop in Hollister, MO, “accidentally” on purpose discovered their entrepreneurial edge. These ladies organized and … Continue reading "The Extraordinary Zone — Interview with The Vintage Girls"

Sit back and relax to the pleasant sounds of children, pups and bouncing balls as I battle through the struggle of children physics which, btw, seems to defy regular physics. Why?! Arg!!! It feels like we can spend hours, days and years putting carefully placed, protective spiritual armor and technologically sound, equipping materials on their … Continue reading "“WHAT ARE WE MISSING?!” Encouragement for Caregivers, Guardians, and Parents of Children"

Miracles still happen every moment! Yes, you heard me right. I heard someone say, “If you want to see a miracle, look in the mirror.” Take a moment to let that sink in…we will wait… Often times they can go unnoticed if we aren’t careful. Join us as we interview this extraordinary gentleman. His amazing … Continue reading "The Extraordinary Zone — Interview with Joe Defina"

We were always meant to be in community with each other. Technology and current climate tends to find us more separated from each other. We don’t want to burden each other or we are afraid of someone outside our vulnerable zone seeing “our mess”. It makes for silos and struggles. What would happen if we … Continue reading "Village Built"

Yes, we are crazy… The world will think you are crazy anytime you “Opt Out” of what is considered the norm. It’s outside of the comfort zone and will generate resistance. Think of any time someone set out to change things. Think about all the history around all men and women being treated equally. You … Continue reading "Opting Out Recap — Czettys On the Road"

Adventure Awaits… Who doesn’t love the idea of an adventure? Don’t worry, the thought is supposed create a little trepidation. It is part of the process. Most amazing things will stretch us and stretching beyond our limits comes with pain. But the pain means we are getting stronger and soon it subsides, just as when … Continue reading "Moving Toward Your Destination"

So we have heard and/or seen that we are Extraordinary with our ears, (if you haven’t, see Part I). But do we believe it? Has your personal view of your value increased yet? Sometimes to really experience something and to believe it, it takes a 360 degree view  through all the available senses where amazingly, … Continue reading "Your Extraordinary Path — Part 2"

A short share during my “Daddy Daughter Day” Princess Experience. More about DD Day coming soon…

Sometimes transition can be difficult. Often times when we dedicate ourselves fully for a while, we can lose sight of our identity. Maybe we never really knew it in the first place. For many veterans, it can be a struggle finding their purpose as they build their lives after having faithfully and bravely served our … Continue reading "Extraordinary Zone — Interview With Denny Katona"

What Road Are You On …. To Pasture? …Or is it to Slaughter? Imagine for a moment you could zoom out from your limited first person view and get an omnipresent point of view, like one you would in Google Maps. From this perspective you can see where you are now and the destination. If … Continue reading "What Road are You On?"

Do you hide or keep your success and good news to yourself? Do you fully celebrate and bask in the joy of your hard work? If you find that you shine a little less bright to make sure others don’t feel bad in the event of your success it’s time to come out and shine … Continue reading "Don’t Bury Your Treasure"

Friend or Frenemy? This podcast puts that little voice in your head on trial.

Dream Big and Unapologetically You may ask: “where is my path to success?” It is overgrown and covered by hurts, hang-ups and patterns; by negative thinking and societal influencers. We must clear away the overgrown weeds, thorns and brush if we are to uncover and expose our beautifully and personally designed path. It is just … Continue reading "Your Extraordinary Path — Part 1"

What can we do??? The world seems to be getting darker and more negative. With tech there are even more avenues for negativity to spread it’s contagious poison. It is so much easier for the negative noise to get past our defenses and wreak havoc on our minds and the minds of those we care … Continue reading "If It Tastes Bitter, Add Salt"

It’s good to take note of your current relationships. Do they bring nourishment or do they bring toxicity? One can bring you into fulfillment, the other can drain you terribly. This episode asks the question: how does this apply to you?

James came by to help us test out our equipment, and it turned into an amazing story about transitioning from the military, achieving your goals, and giving back.

For the entrepreneur inside of us, the budding author and anyone who wants some light! This amazing lady has us asking the questions: Are we excited about what we are doing every day? Is there something that sparks our passion where we would spend 14 hours pouring our time into cultivating it? How to train … Continue reading "The Extraordinary Zone — With Best-Selling Author JM Buckler"

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