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This episode of the Reboots Podcast is about trauma - "Big T Trauma" and "Little T trauma." Even "Little T" trauma can be devastating.My dear friend Ada Floyd and I talk about:How she's continually learning to process traumas like sexual abuse and the loss of her twin boys Keeton and Kaden.Her role as a therapist in helping her clients heal from trauma. And EMDR, which is a therapeutic approach that can help us process trauma by rewiring neurological pathways that have been stuck because of the trauma we've endured.If you're interested in learning more about Ada Floyd, check out her professional bio.If you'd like to learn more about her personal story, listen to Reboots Episode R008.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is a best-selling author who has been read by - get this - more than 100 million humans.His work is featured regularly in Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Psychology Today and other well-known publications and his new book Personality Isn't Permanent debunks the multi-billion dollar personality profile industry as something of an excuse for believing we are stuck with who we are.In this episode, Ben and I talk about:Personal growth and change as scienceHow the concepts American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr so eloquently expressed in his famous Serenity Prayer apply to the science of changeThe role journaling plays in helping us make peace with our past selves and instruct our future selves.I’m grateful for Ben's time and his work that focuses on the science of change.Learn more about Personality Isn't Permanent.Follow Ben's work.30 Days of Gratitude

Welcome to a brand new season of the Reboots Podcast!This summer is all about arriving at reasonable happiness - even in the midst of great hardship and the chaos that surrounds so many of us now.How is that possible?Through the now-common prayer in which we ask for help in accepting the things we cannot change, and having the courage to change what we can.There's a constellation of topics surrounding change navigation, like mental health, behavioral science, the 12 steps of recovery, and gratitude.We're kicking off the 2020 season of episodes with Dr. Benjamin Hardy - an organizational psychologist and writer. He shares insights into the hope of changing ourselves and debunks popular personality studies that he believes tend to keep us stuck where we are instead of believing we can change who we are.Can't wait to share this episode and much more with you.Here's the link to 15 Things I've Learned About Navigating Change.Check out our 30-days of gratitude - COVID-19 edition.

Episode 25 of The Change Journals features my friend Caesar Kalinowski. In our continuation of our 30-days of gratitude challenge, Caesar talks about how gratitude not only changes us but also changes other people when we dare to share gratitude.Caesar remembers how difficult it was for him - as an adult - to write a tribute letter to his father because the childhood relationship had been so painful. And how that activity began to rewire remembrance - for both of them, and how it brought profound healing to both of them - and into a deeper relationship with a Heavenly Father.Join Caesar for The Gospel in Everyday Life later this week.Sign up for the 30-Days of Gratitude challenge.We’re teaching quick habits for building and maintaining a gratitude habit - not just through the holidays but for a lifetime.

Steve Austin is a former pastor who nearly died by suicide.In this episode - which ties in with our FREE 30-Day Gratitude Challenge - Steve walks us through the first hours and days following his failed suicide attempt and how a therapist helped him find gratitude.Remember when we were kids and we drew hand turkeys at Thanksgiving?Steve shows us the connection between the hand drawing and gratitude.Plus, he walks us through what to do when we can only think of one thing for which we are grateful - and how we can use "why" questions to engage our children in a gratitude practice.Steve prepared a free resource just for this conversation. It's designed to teach you the "hand turkey" gratitude method.Download it here.Join Steve and me for our FREE 30-Days of Gratitude Challenge.

Mike Vardy is a long-time podcaster, productivity practitioner, and writer.Mike’s new book TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done is available for preorder on Amazon. Keep up to date with the book launch here.Mike’s journaling method is ridiculously simple.He uses his phone, the Day One app, and the Drafts app - using dictation and photo images to quickly capture the most important parts of each day. But Mike says that’s not where the magic happens. You’ll hafta listen to the conversation to learn the secret journaling ingredient that super-charges Mike Vardy’s life and business.Plus, check out the guest post I wrote for Shawn Blanc about how “The Note” helped me slay the dragon of self-doubt.

The Reverend Vincent Brown spends his days corralling teens and staff members offering adventure therapy at a therapeutic boarding school in Mars Hill, North Carolina.As the chaplain and program director, Vince sees kids on their worst days - and he gets to celebrate with them during their best moments.In this episode, Vince and I talk about:What it was like growing up with a dad in the United States Navy and how life changed for Vince when the family moved from San Diego to Memphis.Why it’s difficult for white people to understand the concept of white privilege and black lives matter.How learning to give the gift of grace can help heal our nation from racial injustice.I’m grateful for Vince’s time, his story, his great humor, and his grace.It was a privilege to have met him and his lovely wife, Dana this summer - and to know they are part of my Forever Family.Vince invites you to reach out to him and Dana via Facebook. Join us for a 4-week gratitude challenge - November 2019.

Tom Lambotte is an adoptive father of four who runs a highly-successful niche company.Tom also talks openly about his experience with depression.For Tom, journaling techniques help him work on the right things each day and to turn down the noise of a busy week so that he can think and act with a clear head.Tom's clarity break is something I've been practicing for weeks now and it works!Tom also walks us through how each Monday he plans his week by prioritizing A, B, and C tasks and "little 'uns."You can learn more about Tom and his business at OptimizeMethod.io.Want to simplify the complexities of life and business so you can make better decisions? Awesome! Grab a copy of Tom Lambotte's step by step process for executing a weekly clarity break.RebootsPodcast.com/clarity

Shawn is a husband and father. He’s known across the interwebs for The Sweet Setup - a website centered on reviewing tech devices and software.Shawn is a self-described nerd, but there’s so much more to Shawn than tech. In fact, Shawn’s current focus is, well, focus. He builds products and courses designed to help people do meaningful work instead of just talking about it, fretting over dreams that could be but aren’t, and enjoying life and the people we love, even when we’re chasing audacious goals.In this episode, Shawn talks about:His journaling practiceHow he flipped the notion of writing a book on its head and, instead, created a product that could - and does - help people learn to change behaviors.The difficult season in his life following his wife’s miscarriage.Shawn Blanc put together this special offer for Reboots listeners interested in learning about the elements of focus. Check out the guest post I wrote for Shawn outlining how "The Note" helped me tame self-doubt.

Elaine Johnston is an entrepreneur who is driven to teach other women her age how to develop business mindsets.Elaine keeps several notebooks - each is dedicated to some facet of her life, including her marriage to Cody Johnston.Cody and Elaine co-host The Reckless Pursuit podcast, and Elaine blogs at the Prodigal Daughter. A companion podcast is coming soon.Read and hear Elaine's work.Check out Elaine's journaling playlist.Are you navigating change?CareerLosing or gaining weightHealth challengesLoss of a loved oneRaising teensJob relocationAging parentsDownload 5 Must-Use Resources for Navigating Change in a Healthy Way.

For Cody Johnston, journaling helps him understand his emotions.Cody is analog agnostic. While he regularly writes in his notebook, he's also a fan of digital logs - especially Day One.A prolific reader, Cody's notes help him prepare to talk about complex and often controversial topics on The Reckless Pursuit, the podcast he hosts with his wife, Elaine, and The Itinerant Podcast - Biblical History Beyond the Bible.Learn more about Cody's work.Want to start making changes in your life but don't know where to start?RebootsPodcast.com

Steve Lawson is a doer. When he realized he needed to learn to do less and to be more, he began to study and implement the quiet, intentional lives monks lead every day.That’s when life changed for Steve. He became a better husband and father.Then, Steve developed the Monk Manual and fully funded his project on Kickstarter.In this episode, Steve and I walk through The Monk Manual and what makes this 12-week guided journal different from the others on the market.Grab a Monk Manual.And if you’re not ready to buy, I’ve developed a free quick and easy guide for learning to set up a 12-week year.Snag the free 12-weeks to change guide.

My friend Steve Austin is a former pastor who nearly died by suicide seven years ago.While Steve is not a mental health expert, he's a guy who's been there, cares about your emotional wellbeing, and is grateful for a second chance.In this episode of The Change Journals, we commemorate National Suicide Week and Mental Health Month by walking through Steve's story and sharing some tools designed to help you discover if you might be depressed or struggling with anxiety.Download the mental health resources we discussedGrab 5 tools for navigating change

September is National Recovery Month.In this episode of The Change Journals we take a look at Celebrate Recovery initiatives dedicated to saving one life at a time.Plus, we review two of our favorite recovery-centric Reboots episodes.Recovery is for anyone who wants to live life differently - not just for people struggling with addiction.Change IS Possible.If you're not quite ready to walk into a recovery meeting but you're ready to say enough with anger, resentments, grief, and playing the victim card, check out RebootsPodcast.com/change for some of Tracy Winchell's best journaling tools for learning to live life differently.

Markus is a former actor who decided to leave Hollywood and join the clergy. When he was falsely accused, his world fell apart. Markus says the ordeal has brought him closer to his Creator.In this episode we talk about:The danger of blind outrage - especially among ChristiansGossipSexual abuse in the churchSpiritual transformation under fire I'm grateful that Markus chose to share so much of his Reboots story with us.It takes grit to be that vulnerable.Check out Markus Watson's podcast.If you’re navigating change - of your own volition or someone else’s - and you’re not sure if you can believe the thoughts inside your own head, check out RebootsPodcast.com/change. I’ll send you one of my favorite journaling techniques for slaying the two-headed dragon of self-doubt and perfectionism.

Mary DeMuth has written more than 30 books. She hosts Pray Everyday a daily podcast dedicated to praying through the scriptures. You guessed it. Every day.Mary is also a victim of childhood sexual abuse.You can hear Mary’s Story on Episode 31 of the Reboots Podcast.In this episode of The Change Journals inside the Reboots Podcast, Mary joins us to talk about her calling to help bring healing to victims of sexual abuse and change to the church.Mary’s brand new book is We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis.Sign the WeToo.org manifesto.WeToo.org ResourcesAre you navigating change?Grab my best resources for dealing with change or choosing to make changes in your life or business.

Episode 16 of The Change Journals inside the Reboots Podcast features a fast-moving turtle blind in one eye.Instead of worrying about how far the turtle had to go or focusing on its limitations and the potential dangers, this turtle was booking it to its destination.Tracy reflects on getting past her physical limitations and mindset funk by putting one turtle leg in front of the other.Here's the turtle video that inspired the episode.Navigating change? Download these crunchy tools.

Sean is a believer in Christ who works out his faith with fear and trembling. When Sean decided to accompany a friend on a mission trip, life as he knew it started to make less sense, while the teachings of Jesus began to radically transform his mind and his heart.In this episode, Sean and I talk about daily rituals, books, theology, podcasts and podcasting, Western art, theology, and history.Sean also talks about the reaction he gets when he explains why he’s hosted all sorts of people from all walks of life on his podcast, Come to the Table.Including sex workers, atheists, missionaries, and war veterans.Sean’s life and his Come to the Table podcast are built on the premise that “Love in action is listening to understand, not react.”Want to start making changes in your life but don't know where to start? > > > Download 12-Weeks to Change. < <

Rex Nelson is one of the finest journalists I've ever known.He's an even better human being.In this episode of The Change Journals, Rex and I discuss:Knowing the difference between real journalism and "fake news"Why journalism is essential for a healthy democracyThe Democrat-Gazette's daring experiment to reboot the business side of print journalismRead Rex Nelson's work.Want to start making changes in your life but don't know where to start? > > > Download 12-Weeks to Change. < <

My friend Frankie Post and I talk fairly often about our journaling practices.Frankie is a Celebrate Recovery pastor at Community Bible Church - Fort Smith.Frankie has been logging and processing his thoughts since he was a teen. He wrote about his future wife and prayed for her - though he'd yet to meet her. These journals were a wedding gift to Susanna, the woman who became his wife.Today, Frankie uses a single digital document to record daily summaries, moments with his children, work notes, and sometimes he - like King David in the Psalms - expresses frustration toward God.We talk about all this and more in this episode of The Change Journals.Want to start making changes in your life but don't know where to start? > > > Download 12-Weeks to Change. < <

In his short 24 (almost 25 years of life) Jordan Gross has authored two books, he's a TEDx speaker, and is a life and fitness coach.To understand Jordan's ridiculously simple journaling habits is to understand how Jordan has accomplished so much in so little time.Get Jordan's Journey to Cloud Nine moments in your inbox.Want to try Jordan's Journaling Methodology?Download the guide to Jordan's Journaling Habit.

Sarah Robinson is a writer who is open about her struggles with self harm, suicidal ideation, and depression.When Sarah Robinson decided to share her thoughts about suicide in public, people started asking questions - to understand rather than to harshly judge people who have died by their own hands.Sarah has created a terrific resource to help us know what to say - and what not to say - to someone who has attempted suicide or to those grieving the loss of a loved one.> > > What to say < <

Bill Stuckey is a systems guy who has built and sold technology-related businesses.When Bill discovered a systems framework during his theological studies, his approach to faith, family, and building his latest small business radically shifted.It’s always fun to talk to a systems person and to understand all the different ways we can apply theological truths to life and business - and vice versa.More info in the show notes.Are you navigating change?Check out our brand new Change University portal!We’re growing our course library and - so far - everything is free!

M.C. Starbuck is an author who has been journaling since she was a kid.M.C. explains how she and her husband keep a marriage journal. M.C.’s first book is about her journey toward decluttering her life - but she hasn’t parted with any of her journals. What does she do with them?Finally, our guest shares a fascinating and fun way to keep a travel journal.Read about how M.C. Starbuck keeps a travel journal.Not where you want to be with 2019 plans? 20 minutes sets you up for 12 weeks of change.

Julie Court is the author of Incredible Life Makeover: Step by Step Transformation to Wholeness.Julie says her when her marriage fell apart with no warning, journaling helped her sort out her thoughts and feelings. She also recorded the encouragement she was hearing from God and her support group.One of the most important outcomes from Julie’s journaling practice during those dark days are the Five Battlecries outlined in her book.In this episode, Julie walks us through examples of how journaling helped her navigate a successful transformation toward wholeness.

As this episode is posted, we're halfway through 2019.I share how using the 12-week year approach to change helped me get back on track earlier this year, and how you can start anywhere on the calendar and start making daily, measurable changes - simply by building a 12-week roadmap that breaks down every step along the way into ridiculously easy daily and weekly steps.Here's a free resource to help get you started.

Steve Austin is the creator of the brand new Chaos to Calm app, a tool designed to guide people on their sacred journey toward wholeness.Steve is a former pastor who nearly died by suicide. Today, Steve's very specific journaling practice is designed to help him heal from painful childhood memories.Get your free guide Healing Negative Childhood Memories with Journaling.

Patrick Boze is a world traveler who currently splits his time between his home town of Fort Smith, Arkansas and a life with his husband in New York City.Patrick says that being gay may be the least interesting part of his life.In this episode, Patrick:Talks about sharing a truth with his family that was even more difficult than coming out.Shares how the 12 steps of recovery helped pulled him out of a dark time in his life when he’d lost his business, his longtime partner, and was in the throes of a dangerous chemical addiction.Explains how a nun in Fort Smith accepted him for who he is - which helped him learn to push past the shame of sexual abuse.Book a free consultation with Patrick.Is anxiety ruining your life? Here's a tool that might help.It's not a cure-all, but it can help you start the process of untangling thoughts from feelings - with the help of someone you trust.

R.M. Snider is the author of the four-book River Series.At RMSniderTheWriter you can read about her advocacy for foster care, struggles with and victories over PDSD and her life as a mom of children adopted out of foster care.R.M. says her desire to be a better mother to 3 children adopted out of foster care inspired her to carve out a little bit of time a few times a week to capture events, evaluate responses, and celebrate victories.Today, R.M.’s journaling practice is geared around Limiting herself to just one page - about something that’s happened in the last 24 hours surrounding her children and evaluating what went right, what went wrong, and how to respond better the next time.R.M. says within the first day or so of this new journaling practice, she knew she would keep going, even when time constraints would preclude her from writing every day.RM Snider the WriterBeating yourself up?

Anne B. Say is a life coach with her husband, Terry. Anne and Terry are dedicated to helping people find hope in every circumstance.In this episode of The Change Journals Anne shares about the circumstances that led to her purchasing her first journaling notebook. She was angry, bitter, and felt very alone in the aftermath of a divorce.Today, Anne's journaling practice is geared around writing her earnest conversations with God. She writes so she can hear her Heavenly Father.Learn more about Anne.Are you paralyzed by the lies inside your head? > > > Click here. < <

My friend Eric has experienced some serious career reboots.Eric is a minister turned financial services professional turned podcaster. When Eric realized he’s more comfortable listening and facilitating than teaching or preaching his life and career began to take shape.In this episode, Eric and I talk about:* The difference between being a heart human and a head human* How God was training Jeremiah to see* The Critical Journey of how most of us experience spiritual growthEric is one of my favorite interviewers, so it was fun to get to ask him questions.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.comAre you paralyzed by the lies inside your head?> > > Here's one tool I use to help me tell myself the truth about myself and the world around me. < <

Matt Ragland teaches at MattRagland.com, a platform dedicated to sharing journaling and time-tracking techniques that help individuals focus on what matters.Matt says journaling helps him manage the tendency to overthink things in his life, as well as capture ideas he wants to explore and - perhaps - implement.Today, Matt's journaling practice is geared around helping him celebrate healthy patterns and identify the emergence of unhealthy behavioral patterns so he can correct them before they impact his life.Matt's favorite toolsPentel EnerJel .7mm (Amazon affiliate link)The Bullet Journal NotebookBaron Fig ConfidantAirtableTake small steps toward the person you want to be.EncouragementDon’t overthink your journaling practice.Get your thoughts and ideas onto paper and do it consistently.Make simple lists each morning about what you want to do or need to do & review at the end of the day (5 minutes)Write one line each morning and at the end of the day (5 minutes)Matt’s Journaling ChallengesSubscribe to just ONE first. :-D5-day time tracking challengeDaily journal promptsDon't miss out on new

Tony is an alcoholic. He found the courage and the will to change when he realized he was about to lose his family.In this episode, Tony walks us through his first AA meeting and how drawing helped him reduce each of the 12 steps to the bare essentials.Today, Tony is nine years clean and sober! Tony illustrates the 12 steps as a means for helping others find and walk the road of sobriety.Put Reboots in your inbox!

The Arkansas River in Oklahoma and Arkansas is well out of its banks and thousands of people have been displaced by historic flooding.A half mile from me in three directions, homes are underwater.An entire region was virtually landlocked overnight when the Arkansas Department of Transportation shut down all but one bridge across the Arkansas River. Thankfully, those bridges have been inspected and re-opened - at least for now.The river is expected to crest in hours - not days. But we are expecting heavy rains and the potential for tornadoes in the area.This morning, my friend Chris Benjamin - preacher at the West-Ark Church of Christ in Fort Smith - called to check on me. I hung up on him. Not because I was mad, but because I wanted ALL OF US to be able to hear the conversation. So I called him back and hit the record button.It's a full hour and then some. We talked about:The preacher who walked into a local bar to offer his church's assistance in flood preparationsThe luxury of the assumption of safetyLoving our neighborsFeelings versus factsListening to the wisdom of our tribesThe value of a HEART Check in trying timesResourcesChris’ most recent sermon (Psalm 46)How to conduct a HEART Check

Steven Lawson is creator of The Monk Manual, a guided journal designed to facilitate an intentional life of being and doing.Steve says he's been obsessed with doing - almost robotically.Today, his journaling practice is - not surprisingly - guided by The Monk Manual, and augmented by a time of daily reflection of what's inside - versus external events.Journaling helps him be more fully present in all his relationships - especially with his wife and their three young children.

It's the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend 2019 in the United States.We thought it would be fun to share what we hope will soon be a poorly kept secret in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.We talk a lot about working to navigate change, but change navigation requires rest, too.The work is difficult. Rest is part of the cycle.The Wanderoo Lodge, owned by Tim Freeman is a place steeped in history - originating as the Joy Campground in 1929 and owned by Tim's great-great grandparents.In this episode, Tim explains why he repurchased the property, where he got the idea to transform the brand into a place where adventurers of the Great Arkansas Outdoors can find respite after days filled with climbing, zip-lining, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking.The property is pet-friendly and even more human-friendly - with a bar stocked full of interesting microbrews, mouth-watering dishes, and live music.Here's more information about the Wanderoo.If you're navigating change, join our Reboots newsletter, where we share resources, tips, teachings, special events and links to our latest podcast episodes.

Reboots Episode 46 features Staci Bartley, a relationship coach and divorce mediator who draws her expertise from personal experiences, professional training, lots and lots of reading about human behavior, and probably just as many conversations.Staci’s relationship story is a bit like a fairy tale - except the pain of failed marriages has been very real.When she met Tom Bartley, the two came up with a Lease Option on Love contract that helped Staci work through her commitment fears.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode46.Don't miss an episode and receive a quick start bundle for navigating change in your life or business.

Greetings from Music City, USA!In Franklin, Tennessee this week on business and stopped at a restaurant I hadn't stepped foot in since my senior trip in 1982. To me, the place looked EXACTLY as I remembered it.When I told one of the employees I hadn't been here in more than three decades, he said, "It's changed a lot, hasn't it?"I'm like...Nope - and that's GOOD!On the way home, I'll be stopping there for a meal.Also, check out a quick "lessons learned" entry on life, business, and helping others.Subscribe HERE RIGHT NOW to get an email invitation for a LIVE event with my friend Steve Austin.

Read Sarah's work at BeautifulBetween.com.See the show notes from this episode at RebootsPodcast.com/Sarah-Robinson-Journal.

ç who spent the early years of her life hiding from her school friends that she spent her summers with her family doing back-breaking labor in berry fields belonging to someone else.And there was abuse and trauma that led to a victim mentality for awhile - until Ranbir had had enough of feeling sorry for herself, of hiding her pain behind a relentless drive to be the best at everything in life.Ranbir has a passion for teaching adults to help children navigate trauma so that the impacts of trauma don’t carry forward into adulthood.In this conversation, you’re going to hear Ranbir say stuff like:The cornerstone of relationships is communication.“We’re not raising children, we’re raising adults.”“Trauma is associated with unprocessed memories.”“If you don’t move when you’re stressed it’s like not putting on a bandaid when you’re bleeding.”Read and learn more in the show notes at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode45.

A whole bunch of you have been asking when we might start releasing episodes every week, and most of you asking that question have suggested that it would be *great* if a couple of episodes a month were shorter and maybe even somewhat actionable.We’re in the process of making that happen by booking some new guests and leaning into specific expertises of some former guests.The new episodes will drop right into our Reboots feed - and we’ll call these shorter pieces *The Change Journals.* Our target release is for sometime in July.But I honestly don’t want to wait that long.A few weeks ago, my business coach - Bryan Harris of Growth University - launched a super informal podcast, called Lessons and Ideas.Sooooo, inspired by Bryan. I thought it would be fun to do a soft launch of *The Change Journals.* And this is our first episode.If you want some change navigation tools in your inbox like RIGHT THE HECK NOW! Check out RebootsPodcast.com/change.Send me your best email address at that link and I’ll send you 3 excellent change navigation tools, plus twice monthly-ish emails on the topic, plus links to our latest podcast episodes.

Andrew Rappaport is a Christian apologist and prolific podcaster.In this episode, Andrew gets real and personal - about the death of his mother and growing up in a wealthy Jewish family from New Jersey.Andrew explains how a fortune cookie and a shocking conversation with a bus driver with a 6th-grade education helped him unlock the key to complex calculations demonstrating that the Old Testament IS divine scripture.After keeping his faith conversion secret for a while, family relationships deteriorated when Andrew finally admitted he was following Christ.There are twists and turns to Andrew Rappaport’s life adventure and it’s my privilege to share this glimpse into the events that have shaped Andrew.Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode44.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Dalton Lee Smith is a survivor - of complications from premature birth, childhood sexual abuse, and a horrific traffic accident.He shouldn't have made it.He shouldn't be walking. Or talking.But Dalton is still here.Singing with a larger than life voice, sharing his experiences through lyrics and melodies.And in this episode, Nashville recording artist Dalton Lee Smith gives us some backstage dish on how Big Daddy Weave and some renowned Nashville session musicians influenced his new *Miracles* EP.Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode43.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Travis Albritton is an aeronautics engineer who decided his life’s purpose was less about rocket science and more about helping followers of Christ become more effective in their walk. Travis believes Christians can - and should - have a powerful impact on behalf of the Kingdom. Even when we’re not in full-time ministry.That’s what led Travis to launch a podcast, called The Practical Christian. The show features interviews - including a recent conversation with yours truly - as well as some quick, crunchy tips and teachings about a variety of topics related to the Christian walk.In this episode, you’ll learn about:The breaking point that led Travis to chuck his years of education to pursue a self-supported ministryWhat, exactly Travis means by self-supported ministryWhy Travis believes the concepts of fixed versus growth mindsets are essential for followers of Christ to understand - and why a growth mindset is part of spiritual maturationAnd, Travis explains that, in his mind, science and faith answer fundamentally different questions about the universe.Check out the show notes for links: RebootsPodcast.com/Episode42.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Jill Abrams is a podcaster, wife, mother, and follower of Jesus. After a code blue hospital experience, Jill realized she needed to make some changes in her life.Interestingly enough, before the major health crisis, Jill thought everyone around her needed to change in order to make her life better.Funny how that works, yes?In this episode, Jill shares about how she found Celebrate Recovery, and how working the steps has led to a decision to commit to radical obedience through a series of daily choices that are resulting in a healthier Jill who enjoys close relationships with Jesus Christ, her family, and her forever family.Check out the show notes here.

Landon Lewallen drives the Lewallen Racing Reboots Podcast #5 Ford Mustang for his dad, Mark Lewallen.Racing is a family tradition for the Lew Crew.In this episode, Landon - who isn't yet old enough for a driver's license - talks about his love for racing.Racing competitively since he was 8 years old, Landon shares:How being behind the wheel of a race car forces him to focus on one thing - going fastWhy this season is so much more enjoyable for him and his dadA bucket list racing dream - the Chili BowlMark talks about:What it feels like when he sees his son drive a car on the razor's edge of out of controlHis recognition that anger was damaging his family and causing chaos in his lifeThe freedom laughter brings during stressful racing momentsLearn more at RebootsPodcast.com/RebootsRacing

Cheryl Luke is a minister who was thrust into the 12 steps of Celebrate Recovery as a function of her job.Much to her surprise, she learned through the process of working the steps that she was - in her words - “utterly broken.”Cheryl and I totally nerded out on the 12 steps and journaling, but we also talked about the cultural diversity in the Kingdom of God.We discussed race in America - and why people like me often fail to understand the harsh realities that people of color must contend with every single day.The simple act of walking across a room might be one of the most powerful contributions we make in the service of the Kingdom. Check out the show notes here.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Reboots Episode R039 features Cathy Taughinbaugh.Kathy is a Certified Parent and Life Coach and she helps parents of teens and young adults who are struggling with chemical addiction.When Cathy discovered her daughter was addicted to crystal meth, she had no idea what to do next. After her daughter kicked addiction, Cathy continued to remain active in the recovery community through coaching, writing, and teaching the CRAFT method of helping families cope.Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode39.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Episode 38 features author Caesar Kalinowski. He teaches Christians how to live a life of discipleship and community. We talk about:Condemnation versus convictionLiving church outside the walls of a buildingHow we sometimes arrive at a healthy spiritual "why" after engaging in spiritual stuff to make us look goodThe importance of recognizing gossip for what it is and eliminating it from our communityLearn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode38.Meet the Reboots Sound GeniusMikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Reboots Rough CutsThis special series is inspired by a conversation with Mikhail and a group of fellow podcasters, during which I expressed frustration about a backlog of beautiful stories growing proverbial dust on my hard drive.Mikhail offered to help me clear the backlog and to crank out as many of those episodes as possible by the close of 2018.This is one of the interviews that will most certainly bring hope to many listeners - maybe even you.RR06 Grief Recovery with David ConleyReboots Rough Cut Episode 6 features David Conley, a former governmental tech executive who lost his wife suddenly. That’s when Dave’s life stopped and he sank into a deep depression.When Dave decided to just drink one sip of water, life - and business - started to change. Dave lost 150 pounds, quit his job, and launched his own business.Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/RRC06.Special Thanks to Mikhail KosenkovMikhail has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode. If you're a podcaster and you don't have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it's to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings. He'll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com

Reboots Rough CutsThis special series is inspired by a conversation with Mikhail and a group of fellow podcasters, during which I expressed frustration about a backlog of beautiful stories growing proverbial dust on my hard drive.Mikhail offered to help me clear the backlog and to crank out as many of those episodes as possible by the close of 2018.This is one of the interviews that will most certainly bring hope to many listeners - maybe even you.RR05 100% with Jeremy MontoyaReboots Rough Cut Episode 5 features Jeremy Montoya, an entrepreneur, business coach, content creator, and all-around beautiful soul who describes himself as an old man inside learning to be young.I hope you enjoy this fast-moving conversation with my friend Jeremy.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com/RRC05Special Thanks to Mikhail KosenkovMikhail has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode. If you're a podcaster and you don't have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it's to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings. He'll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. PodcastSoundFixer@gmail.com