Quiz the Diz Podcast

Lots of people experience tough times, but you can learn to get through them with grace and come out on the other side in victory. I share 6 Tips from Phil Cooke on this week's Quiz the Diz that help give you tools to make it!https://www.philcooke.com/God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

In all aspects of life, it's most generally WHO you know, not WHAT you know. As you pursue your vision and purpose, it's important to get help from the right people. In this episode, I talk about several instances where I have missed an opportunity, and from those stories, help you to know how to recognize and capitalize on opportunites.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

This week's episode concludes the look at how I got to work in my passion, and we have some tips about how to tell what your passion is AND how to pursue it.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Many people live without passion for much of their lives. While it's POSSIBLE to live that way, it's not PROFITABLE! In this week's episode, I tell how I began to work in a field that used my passion.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Nay and I will be married 40 years on the 20th of July, and we learned long ago to speak blessings over each other every day. In the podcast this week, these are the items I shared:BlessingsI am blessed with God's supernatural wisdom. I am blessed with an obedient heart and with a positive outlook on life. I declare that any curse that has ever been spoken over me, any negative evil word that has ever come against me, is broken right now, in the name of Jesus. I am blessed with a strong will and with self-control and self-discipline. I am blessed with success, with supernatural strength, with promotion, and divine protection. I am blessed with creativity, with courage, with ability and with abundance.I am blessed with a great marriage, a great family, with good friends, with good health, and with faith, favor, and fulfillment. I am blessed in the city. I am blessed in the country. I am blessed when I go in. I am blessed when I come out. I declare that everything I put my hands to do work out for my good and for God's glory. I declare that I am blessed!Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man who is skilled in his work? He will not stand before unknown men, but before Kings and PrincesPsalm 100A psalm. For giving grateful praise.1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.2     Worship the Lord with gladness;    come before him with joyful songs.3 Know that the Lord is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his[a];    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving    and his courts with praise;    give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;    his faithfulness continues through all generations. (From Bible Gateway)God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

In this episode, I discuss the fact that because of the fall of Adam and Eve, we don't have to learn to fear, but we are taught what and who to fear. Scripture reference: Isaiah 8:12, "Do not say, 'A conspiracy,' concerning all this people call a conspiracy, Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled."God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Why don't we seem to get everything we ask for from God? Mark 11:24 has a clue and that's our topic on Quiz the Diz this week.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

My dad, LB Dismore, was a Greyhound Bus driver for over 30 years. I learned a lot of things riding with him, but three leadership thoughts come to mind on this week's podcast.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

We all operate in our lives as one or the other. On today's podcast, Terry discusses how he learned the difference and how we are supposed to live.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

The short answer is what you think, but there is depth in the answer that needs to be explored. The life of Job raises the question, the life of Jesus is the answer. That's my point on this week's podcast.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

First of all, I value her and second, it's common courtesy. This week we discuss what's not so common about courtesy and what to do about it. Be nice to each other!!!God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Values seem to be totally missing from our national conversation. Today on Quiz the Diz, I discuss the 10 Values series I have been doing and why they are vital. The values being taught to our young people are values of selfishness masquerading as care for others. We should dare as a nation to care for others enough to follow the values upon which America was founded.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Why can't we save our democracy? Because we've never had one in this country and it's meant to be that way. This week, the Tenth Value We Can Agree On For America: "We are a Constitutional Representative Republic"God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

In several discussions lately, I have heard people talking about people paying their "Fair Share" of taxes or making their "Fair Share" of income. Who determines who gets to keep their wealth and who has to give it up? Number 9 of the "Ten Values We Can Agree on For America" is "Wealth Belongs to Those That Generate It"You may notice that I have changed, slightly, the title of this series. It came to me this week while listening to Glenn Beck that what I was talking about was "Values" not just "things"A couple of links for this podcast:National Taxpayers UnionThe Fair Tax PlanGod has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

These famous words from Ronald Reagan are the core idea of this week's show and of the administrative state we live in. This week, number 8 of the "Ten Things We Can Agree On For America" is "All Government Workers Serve the People"God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

We the People do! Our elected officials are supposed to follow it, but we know they don't. Why and why should we insist they do.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

One of these is fair and right and enshrined in our national founding documents. The other is impossible and comes from an entirely different perspective and world view.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

If the US Government was spending this year what it spent in 2019, we'd have a budget surplus. Instead, we face a roughly 2 Trillion dollar deficit. One of the Ten Things We Can Agree On for America is, "Our Government Should Operate Within It's Means". We have to do these things as families and as businesses, but the government on a national level doesn't have to. If this doesn't end soon, our nation faces a financial collapse.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

With the massive influx of illegal immigration, one of the Ten Things We Can Agree on for America is "Citizens are the Supreme Inhabitants of this Nation". If we are not, what good is citizenship? That's this week's discussion.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

"I have the right" is a common phrase in this country. But do you? In part 4 of my series, "Ten Things We Can Agree on For America", I discuss the origin of our rights in this country, what they are are and whose they are.Number three of the "Ten Things..." is "Our Rights are protected by, but not granted by the government"God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

This famous quote from Founding Father John Adams is one of the Ten Things We Can Agree on for America. In this episode, I talk about the disparity in law application in this country and what can be done about it.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Ten Things We Can Agree On For America - Part Two. In this episode, I talk about some of the feedback I got and some additional ideas I have around a couple of the "Ten Things...". My perspective is from the conservative side, and I think we have to call people to greater things rather than basing our goals on a status of "I don't want what I have now".Thanks for your feeback!terry@quizthediz.comGod has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

After the 2020 Election, I had an eye-opening conversation with a good friend about why we don't need the Electoral College anymore. The Electoral College is essential to the integrity of our national elections, and there is a very good reason it's in place.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

A few months ago, I did an episode about the desire for others to tell us what to do. It focused on the desire for those in authority to instruct us on what to do. In this episode, I bring specific thoughts and ideas to the problem. It's no longer right for us to be silent when we know we are being deceived.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

A simple instruction from a leader a long time ago yielded a better attitude and a better life. How being teachable, trainable and coachable leads to greater things.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Luke 6:38 has been the basis for the last three episodes. We've talked about why you should give, that you should expect a return and, on today's episode, I talk about how the return is determined. It's important to keep in mind that giving is a flow and stopping the flow at the beginning or the end will yield unneeded difficulties.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Luke 6:38 is the basis for our podcast over the last episode and this one. I talk about why we give, the importance of receiving as part of the process and who determines the return.  This week I teach about how much we get back and why it is an error to not expect a return.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Luke 6:38 is the basis for our podcast over the next few episodes. I talk about why we give, the importance of receiving as part of the process and who determines the return. Always let me know what you think at terry@quizthediz.comGod has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

It's easy to say we're going to give to someone or a cause, but it's a full gifft when you complete it. This week's Quiz the Diz is all about why we should give and how to be a "complete" giver.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Everybody thinks they know what's best for other people. In our society today, our government is set up to run our lives. Is this what's best for us as a people, and as a nation? This week I talk about the difficulty of attaining altruistic and bureaucratic goals.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

It is possible to know the future and God guarantees access to that. It's in 1 Corinthians 2:9 and 10 and today we talk about His grace, false futures and how we can know what God wants in our lives.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

After last week's podcast, I was reminded that there are many people...believers...that don't want or can't accept what God wants to do in their lives. I remind us all that it can be overcome and He does want to do great things in us!God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

22 years to the day of when this podcast was recorded, my wife Nay was healed from a debilitating disease. She's been well ever since. Is healing a part of God's Kingdom still today? God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Terry discusses three ways to determine your future!God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Recently I was on the "Tell Us a Good Story" podcast with Kevin and Stephanie Mason. I encourage you to listen and have some thoughts about its' popularity.Here's a link to their site: https://kevinandsteph.com/God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Perspective is sorely missing in today's society. Today, we talk about how our point of view informs a management style, our business and our personal relationships.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

In the run-up to the recent election, I saw a LOT of advertisements to get out and vote. Is this the best idea for the electorate, and how have we gotten this way?God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

 In This Episode, Terry continues the discussion of how important what you allow into your mind is to your life by discussing great history and spiritual growth books he's read Amity Shlaes “The Forgotten Man” David McCullough “The Path Between the Seas”John Fischer “Fearless Faith”John Mason “An Enemy Called Average”Todd Weaver “Overflowing Success”Leif Hetland “Called to Reign”Kris Vallotton “Poverty, Riches and Wealth”Gary Keesee “Financial Revolution Series”God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

This week, Terry discusses the benefit of reading and what books he's enjoyed in management and leadership development. Here are links to the books he mentionsJohn Maxwell “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”John Maxwell “Failing Forward”Scott McKain “All Business is Still Show Business”Scott McKain “Create Distinction”Captain Michael Abrashoff “It's Your Ship”Ken Blanchard  “Servant Leader”God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

There are three keys to communication. In this podcast, Terry goes into these keys and helps show how listening, succinct writing or speaking and the ability to handle challenges and questions makes for great communication.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

On a trip home from Philadelphia a few years ago, Terry had several hours to ponder a question God asked...and to realize that God already KNEW the answer. Here's why God does that and what He is teaching us through that process.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Terry and Nay celebrate 37 years of marriage today, 7/20/2022. Their first year was pretty unique and Terry shares that and when a miracle occurred that changed everything.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

The difference between being rich and being poverty-stricken is not what you think. Terry explores yet another observation God made in this week's podcast.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

When we ask, God will tell us what to do. In this week's podcast, I give insight into how this works and what He has shown me.Scripture reference:1 Corinthians 2:9-10However, as it is written:"What no eye has seen,what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived---the things God has prepared for those who love Him--these are the things God has revealed to us by His spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Over the last twenty years, I have experienced a substantial change in how I see my business, the world and myself. Today, we begin exploring what God has to say about us as people and what He's trying to do in our lives.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Pick. Up. Your. Trash! That's all, just pick up your trash.  Today, I want to put personal responsibility in light of God's Kingdom.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

The Cancel Culture sets us up for failure: in order for us to deny others the right to speak, we have to see ourselves as infallible. That's the quick discussion this week on Quiz the DizGod has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Over the last four months, Nay and I have had several times of particular difficulty. Hannah Gadlage (Her Anchor Podcast) asked a great question about what Bible verses we use to get through tough times. In this show I mention Nay's Testimony of how God healed her, and here is a link to that.Verses:Isaiah 43:23-3When you pass through the waters,    I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers,    they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,    you will not be burned;    the flames will not set you ablaze.For I am the Lord your God,    the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;Luke 6:38Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”James 1:17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.Proverbs 21:21Whoever pursues righteousness and love    finds life, prosperity[a] and honor.Psalms 37:4Take delight in the Lord,    and he will give you the desires of your heart.2 Timothy 1:7For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Podcasting is a great way to get the word out about an idea, a business or a service. There are over 2 million individual podcasts currently listed online. Here's how I've produced this podcast.Websites I mentionSweetwater for audio equipmentAudacity for Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)Squadcast for remote interviewsBuzzsprout for hosting ( we both get $20 if you use this link)Interesting PodcastsTell Us a Good Story - Steph and Kevin MasonLance WallnauBethel Church Sermon of the WeekFaith Life Church PodcastHillsdale DialogueMaltin on MoviesTwenty Thousand HertzGod has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

In Life, there are enemies. In this episode, Terry examines the origin of our enemies and how to handle them. Not knowing this leads to all sorts of problems, including many of the difficulties in the world today.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn