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Success by the Books - The Bev and Cliff Notes takes expert advice from the experts in their industries and condenses it down in a fun and entertaining way. The show is for people who want to read the life-changing books but don’t have the time. Bev and Cliff will dig into the chapters, and supply…

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    Latest episodes from Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

    "Happy on the Homestretch" (Part 3 of 4) by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 46:59


    Join us as we discuss "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams and Mark Atteberry.  The book is about 30 ways to make your later years your greater years.  That sounds like a great reason to tune in!  This is episode 3 of 4.  Cliff's "In the News" is ST. CHARLES STREET CAR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE LOSER BLUES.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "The Loser Blues" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, and Bill Storms.

    "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry (Part 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 41:45


    This is part 2 of Pat Williams' "Happy on the Homestretch".  This series of 4 episodes gives thirty ways to make your later years your greater years.  This could be for you or for an older person that you love.  Great advice from a man who lived well!  Cliff's "In the News" is CAFE DU MONDE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU'VE GOT THE TALKING PART DONE.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev Nelson and Mary Lyn Bates.  "You've Got the Talking Part Done" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.

    "Happy On the Homestretch" by Pat Williams (Part 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 42:20


    "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry may be for you right now or may be something you'll want to share with someone you love in your life.  This episode and the next three will give you thirty ways to make your later years your greater years.  This is written by someone who knows how to do exactly that and has done it!  Cliff's "In the News" is WWII MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is STILL WE FALL IN LOVE SOMEHOW.     Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Still We Fall In Love Somehow" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Danielle Vernengo Hobert.

    "Improve Your Stamina" by Kaitlyn Phoenix (Prevention Magazine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 22:58


    Even if you are super fit, there's always room to boost your endurance!  In this episode, we talk about Kaitlyn Phoenix's article in Prevention Magazine called "Improve Your Stamina".  Someone pointed out recently that we should all be thinking now about our 85 year old self.  How are we making a difference for her or him right now?  Will you be able to be as independent as possible physically?  Cliff's "In the News" is the HOUSTON SPACE CENTER.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WHAT MAKES A MAN?  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Kevin Fisher.  "What Makes A Man?"  (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.

    "Happiness Is A Habit" by Meghan Rabbitt (Prevention Magazine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 37:06


    "Happiness Is A Habit" by Meghan Rabbitt is terrific and can be found in Prevention Magazine.  In this episode we discuss the top 9 science-based practices proven to help you feel more joy and less stress.  This insightful information comes from 9 happiness experts who can help you find more joy no matter what is on your plate.  Cliff's "In the News" is FORT WORTH.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IT'S ON ME.  Music - "You've Got the Talking Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "It's On Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner, Mary Lyn Bates.

    "What Are You Living For?" Part 4 of 4 by Pat Williams & Jim Denney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 48:51


    This is the fourth and final episode of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams & Jim Denney.  In the previous episodes we have talked about the 4 false reasons to live our lives for.  Last episode, we spoke of 2 of the 4 true reasons to live our lives (character & integrity).  Today we talk about the final 2 true reasons.  There are lots of examples  proving this information from people you've heard of.  This book is too important not to join us.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE GREAT PARK.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HE PASSED ON.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "He Passed On" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Dee Briggs.

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    "What Are You Living For?" Part 3 of 4 by Pat Williams with Jim Denney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 34:44


    "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams with Jim Denney, should be required reading.  We've talked about the 4 false things to chase in life; fame, fortune, power, and pleasure.  We've given examples of those, you have heard of, that found that the false 4 do not satisfy.  In this episode, we talk about 2 of the 4 true things to live our life for; character and integrity.  Part 4 (next time) will discuss the final 2 true things to make your life about.  Cliff's "In the News" is CHAPMAN COLLEGE EVENTS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is PACK LIGHT.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Pack Light" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Warren Sellers.

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    "What Are You Living For?" Part 2 of 4 by Pat Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 45:16


    This is part 2 of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams.  Almost every person is living for at least one of these false reasons; fortune, fame, power, and pleasure.  Join us as we talk about real-life examples, of people you know, that show that none of those 4 are good reasone to live our lives.  We will learn to invest our lives in what matters most.  Cliff's "In the News" is GAME CHANGERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is RIGHT NOW.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Right Now" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Margaret & Andy Machin. Sponsor - magicmind.com  (currently 50% off).

    "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams (part 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 26:20


    "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams is all about investing your life in what matters most.  This is part 1 of 4.  Join us we discuss what is important in life and what really isn't.  No one knows how long we have, we need to get this right.  Cliff's "In the News" is FOOTBALL COACHES CLINICS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Dave Smith.   Sponsor - magicmind.com

    God Sized Dreams Planner (part 3 of 3) by Todd Durkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 33:03


    This is our third and final part of the "God Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin.  If you have answered the handful of questions that have been presented over the three episodes, you have given yourself a huge advantage.  Plan for a wonderful 2025.  Cliff's "In the News" is the HAWAIIAN PLACE OF REFUGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'M A LOSER.  Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.  "I'm A Loser" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Bill Storms. Sponsor Website - magicmind.com Magic Mind 45% Discount - magicmind.com/bevncliffjan

    God-Sized Dreams Planner (part 2 of 2) by Todd Durkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 31:40


    Win your day...win your life!  Join us as we bring you 7 more questions that will help you craft the best year ever!  This information is part 2 of 3 from Todd Durkin's "God-Sized Dreams Planner".  Cliff's "In the News" is the CHINO AIR MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THAT'S WHY I DRINK BEER.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "That's Why I Drink Beer" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Dee Briggs. Sponsor is Magic Mind which can be reached at: magicmind.com.   Get 45% off with our Magic Mind link:  magicmind.com/bevncliffjan.    

    God-Sized Dreams Planner (part 1 of 3) by Todd Durkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 56:07


    A brand new year!  This is your life, you might as well maximize it!  Let's do things differently this time around with focus, clarity, and intention.  Join us as we spend the next 3 episodes creating the 2025 you will be thrilled about.  We will be setting you up for exactly that as you answer some questions from Todd Durkin's God-Sized Dreams Planner.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE ROSE PARADE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'LL BE OUT BY CHRISTMAS.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "I'll Be Out By Christmas" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.  Sponsor is Magic Mind magicmind.com.  Link for 45% off purchase is magicmind.com/bevncliffjan.

    "Christmas Memories" by Bev & Cliff Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 27:34


    Join us, on the podcast, as we discuss some very special "Christmas Memories" for us.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF IT WASN'T FOR ME.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "If It Wasn't for Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Danielle Hobert.

    "10 Tips to Keep Stress-Free at the Holidays" by Bev Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 37:24


    Many people completely miss the reason for the season because they are so stressed and frantic.  To top it off, at the end of it all, they find themselves in debt.  Join us as we bring you "10 Tips to Keep Stress-Free at the Holidays".  Cliff's "In the News" is TEMECULA WINERIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TWO BLUE WOODEN ROCKING CHAIRS.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, and Mary Lyn Bates.  "Two Blue Wooden Rocking Chairs" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, and Dee Briggs,

    "The Fantastic Five in Marriage" by Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 28:48


    Episode #234 is "The Fantastic Five in Marriage" by Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn.  What a fun one!  Wives, learn the five small things you can do to light up your husband's life.  Husbands, we have the five simple moves that will bring a smile to the face of your wife too!  Cliff's "In the News" is TURKEYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WOMAN IN MY DRINK.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Woman in My Drink" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Jeff Lee, Dee Briggs.

    "5 Ways to Stay Sharper Longer" by Jihan Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 29:35


    This episode is a combination of things we've learned from the "5 Steps to Stay Sharper Longer" by Jihan Myers (Prevention Magazine), and from the research of Dr. Daniel Amen.  These are some easy tips that you can start now to stay cognitively healthy.  Cliff's "In the News" is HONEY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MORE THAN THIS.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "More Than This" (full song) by Bev Nelson and Katelyn Marie Piz.

    "Mastering Time Management" by Library Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 34:59


    We all have the same amount of hours in a day, but how we use them makes all the difference in the world!  Join us as we give top tips from "Mastering Time Management" by Library Mindset, so you can make the most of your time which equals your life.  Cliff's "In the News" is the COMMON COLD.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is AS IS.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "As Is" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    Halloween Spooktacular by Bev & Cliff Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 17:15


    The Halloween Spooktacular is Bev and Cliff recalling fun holiday memories.  Cliff's "In the News" is HALLOWEEN MEMORIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is PHANTOM TAKEOVER.  Music - "Mama Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson and Mary Lyn Bates.

    "The Art of Noticing" by Rob Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 33:40


    With all the distractions in our lives these days with cell phones, emails, texts, social media, and on and on, the ability to be present is being lost.  Join us as we discuss "The Art of Noticing" by Rob Walker which will help you to be present for your one life here on earth.  Cliff's "In the News" is BARBERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I DON'T MAKE MY BED ON SUNDAYS.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "I Don't Make My Bed on Sundays" (full song) by Bev Nelson and Mary Lyn Bates.

    "Finish 2024 with a Strong 4th Quarter" by Bev Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 21:43


    What we do in this last quarter of 2024 will determine how well this year will end, and how 2025 will begin.  This is the time to gain momentum.  Join us as we discuss a plan to "Finish 2024 with a Strong 4th Quarter".  Cliff's "In the News" is NATIONAL COACHES DAY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF YOU WANT TO GET LOVE.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher.  "If You Want to Get Love" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    "Over the Counter Pain Drug Guide" by Kristin Dold

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 24:47


    One of the best things about doing this podcast is that I get to learn about things I'm interested in, knowing others are too.  This episode is the "Over the Counter Pain Drug Guide" by Kristin Dold of Prevention Magazine.  Cliff's "In the News" is DISNEYLAND FLAG RETREAT.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ALIVE.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done"(music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Alive" (full song" by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner.

    "Test Your Hearing IQ" from Prevention Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 30:42


    All of us know someone who has trouble with their hearing, and they aren't always seniors.  Join us as we learn how to be proactive with our hearing.  Cliff's "In the News" is BBQ.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WITH YOU.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "With You" (full song) by Bev Nelson.

    "How to Keep Your Marriage Growing" Part 2 of 2 by Pastor Rick Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 27:09


    This is part 2 of 2 of "How to Keep Your Marriage Growing" by Pastor Rick Warren.  Last episode we brought you the first and second of the five ways the Bible tells us how to grow our marriages.   Join us, this episode, as we bring you ways three through five.  Cliff's "In the News" is PICKLEBALL.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I DON'T.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "I Don't" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Katelyn Marie.

    "How to Keep Your Marriage Growing" Part 1 of 2 by Pastor Rick Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 27:33


    Each marriage is either growing closer or growing apart.  Relationships never stand still.  If you're not growing closer with your spouse right now, then you're growing apart little by little.  Join us as we talk about part 1 of 2 of Pastor Rick Warren's "How to Keep Your Marriage Growing".  Cliff's "In the News" is L.A. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTIONS.  Music - "I Can Do Bad on My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, and Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Weapons of Mass Distraction" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Sharlin Craig.

    "Waste Less Food" by Kaitlyn Phoenix (Prevention Magazine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 32:51


    Most of us are guilty of throwing out spinach that we bought and didn't eat, or a half a pot of coffee.  Are you ready for a challenge?  Join us as we discuss Prevention Magazines "Waste Less Food" by Kaitlyn Phoenix.  It's a 4-week plan to make some great improvements.  Cliff's "In the News" is USS MIDWAY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'M NOT LIKE THAT.  Music - "Guilty" (music tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "I'm Not Like That" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Margaret & Andy Machin.

    "Friends with Health Benefits" by Arricca Elin Sansone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 27:11


    "Friends with Health Benefits" by Arricca Elin Sansone comes from an article in Prevention Magazine.  We often think of our friendships as helping with our emotional well-being, but they are essential to our physical health too.  Come join us.  Cliff's "In the News" is MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is COMMON GROUND.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Common Ground" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

    "Love Does" Part 2 of 2 by Bob Goff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 36:40


    This episode is part 2 of 2 from the life-changing book "Love Does" by Bob Goff.  Join us as we talk about accepting the invitation that comes with each new morning to live fully with whimsy and adventure.  Cliff's "In the News" is HEARST CASTLE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SO MUCH FOR PLAN "A".  Music - "Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.  "So Much for Plan A" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

    "Love Does" by Bob Goff (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 23:35


    "Love Does - Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World" by Bob Goff is a terrific book that makes us all re-evaluate how we are living life.  Are we fully engaged? Are we living full of abandon, whimsy, and in love?  We're only here once.  Learn how to make the most of that one life as we bring you the takeaways from "Love Does".  Cliff's "In the News" is THE OLYMPIC WATERPOLO TEAM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HE COLLECTS EVERYTHING.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "He Collects Everything" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

    "Tales from Randomland" by Justin Scarred

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 36:58


    "Tales from Randomland" by Justin Scarred is a lot of fun.  This is a Punk Rock frontman that has become a popular YouTuber by taking his audience on adventures.  He found a way to monetize his love for the open road in a genre that was in it's infant stages.  Come along for the ride!  Cliff's "In the News" is THUNDERBIRD LODGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LET'S RIDE.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Let's Ride" (full song) by Cliff Nelson & Joe Frazer.

    "7 Ways to Take Care of Your Gut" from Prevention Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 25:34


    We received a request to do an episode on gut health, so we bring you "7 Ways to Take Care of Your Gut".  This is a great article from trusted Prevention Magazine.  Cliff's "In the News" is MY GRANDPARENT'S HOTEL.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EX & WHY (PART II).  Music - "Speedway" (tracts only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Ex & Why" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.

    "Lessons From 27 Years of Marriage" by Jon Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 27:42


    Join us as we discuss author, Jon Gordon's, "Lessons from 27 Years of Marriage".  Being married for such a long time, he definitely has some things to share about having a happy marriage.  Cliff's "In the News" is RIDERS IN THE SKY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EX & WHY.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Ex & Why" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    "Heal Your Body with Food" by Alyssa Jung (Prevention Magazine)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 35:12


    We all eat.  Did you know that the path to good health and long life starts in the kitchen?  Join us as we discuss Alyssa Jung's article from Prevention Magazine called "Heal Your Body with Food".  Find out what you need to add and possibly eliminate to improve your health.  Cliff's "In the News" is DISNEYLAND SUBMARINES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SOMETHING WITH AN UMBRELLA IN IT.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "Something With An Umbrella In It" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.

    "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen (Part 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 33:40


    This is our final part of "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen.  Loneliness is on an all time rise.  We all crave authentic connection in our daily lives no matter if you are an introvert or extrovert.  Jennie tells us how to improve our lives immensely by finding our people.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE PRESIDEO.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is GOODBYE AGAIN.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "Goodbye Again" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen (Part 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 30:40


    Join us as we dig deeper into Jennie Allen's book, "Find Your People".  In this episode, Jennie has a plan for how we can build healthier, deeper relationships in our lives.  Cliff's "In the News" is CHURCHILL DOWNS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IT'S GONNA BE ME.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "It's Gonne Be Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Marc-Alan Barnette.

    "Find Your People" (Part 2 of 4) by Jennie Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 28:46


    Author, Jennie Allen states, "Science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others is crucial to our mental and spiritual health. We are meant to live known and loved, yet we're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness." Join us for part 2 of "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen.  Cliff's "In the News" is PIZZA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MAMA'S GOT HER DANCING SHOES ON.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.

    "Find Your People" (Part 1 of 4) by Jennie Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 37:05


    "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen is about building deep community in a lonely world.  This book inspires, challenges, and encourages us to have the relationships we need and want - the relationships that foster health, joy, success, and connection.  Cliff's "In the News" is GONE WITH THE WIND.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LET'S GET REACQUAINTED.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Kevin Fisher.  "Let's Get Reacquainted" (full song) by Bev Nelson and Marc-Alan Barnette.

    A Crazy Journey (And Finding My True Identity) by Doak Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 39:17


    "A Crazy Journey - And Finding My True Identity" was actually written by a great friend of ours, Doak Turner.  This book is full of Doak's 40 year journey meeting & working with some of the biggest names in the Entertainment, Music, Sports, Pro Wrestling, NASCAR, Authors and Business Entrepreneurs.  Even with all his success, he felt like a failure until he discovered his true identity.  Cliff's "In the News" is BATTLE OF THE BANDS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TOGETHER WE'RE NEVER ALONE.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "We're in the Together" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis.

    "Age Proof Your Body" by Lora Shin (Prevention Magazine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 32:41


    Prevention Magazine had an article by Lora Shin called "Age Proof Your Body" that I felt was well worth sharing with you all.  This episode goes into age proofing our hearts, brains, bones, and skin.  In Cliff's "In the News" PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND.  In Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU'RE ONLY OLD ONCE.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "You're Only Old Once" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    "Home Safety Tips" by the Irvine Police Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 26:10


    Join us as we discuss actual crime prevention information from the Irvine Police Department in this episode called "Home Safety Tips".  Cliff's "In the News" is the MARK TWAIN STEAMBOAT.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EMPTY.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Empty" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    "Company's Coming" by Bev Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 23:58


    Join us as Bev talks about looking at your house through the eyes of your visitors in "Company's Coming".  Cliff's "In the News" is TIKI BARS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is FORGIVE FREELY.  Music - "I Can Do Bad on My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, and Nancy Anthis.  "Forgive Freely" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.

    "Winning Where It Matters Most" by Alisha Shuman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 32:21


    "Winning Where It Matters Most" is from a class I took from my friend, Alisha Shuman.  The episode discusses what "winning" means to us in terms of marriage, family, friends, work and/or ministry.  Alisha gives us practical ways to win day after day.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE LION KING VS AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EL CAMINO.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "El Camino" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.

    "Conversation Starters" by Bev Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 35:00


    The average couple only has 20 minutes of conversation together per week!  Let's not be average!  Today's episode is "Conversation Starters".  These are questions that spark great conversations with your partner.  Get ready to improve your communication!  Cliff's "In the News" is THE BIG ISLAND.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LET YOUR ANCHOR DOWN.  Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.  "Let Your Anchor Down" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.

    "Basic Habits" by Brendon Burchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 20:24


    Join us as we learn a great morning and evening routine from Brendon Burchard in this episode that we call "Basic Habits".  Cliff's "In the News" is GRUMMAN CANOES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LOVE WILL FIND A WAY.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Love Will Find A Way" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.

    "Productivity Hacks" by Somer Phoebus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 28:03


    In this episode we include Somer Phoebus' "Productivity Hacks".  We are sharing ways to get more done in less time...something we all can benefit from.  Cliff's "In the News" is CLASSIC APPETIZERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LONELY HOUSE.  Music - "How the Future Used To Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "Lonely House" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Warren Sellers, Dee Briggs, Josh Rush.

    Glucose Revolution (Part 2 of 2) by Jessie Inchauspe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 33:18


    This is part 2 of 2 of "Glucose Revolution - The Life Changing Power of Balancing Sugar" by Jessie Inchauspe.  This information is really worth hearing!  Cliff's "In the News" is the      MC RIB.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THIS GLASS IS HALF EMPTY.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "This Glass is Half Empty" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush, Dee Briggs.

    "Glucose Revolution" by Jessie Inchauspe (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:14


    "Glucose Revolution - The  Life-Changing Power of Balancing Sugar" by Jessie Inchauape (part 1 of 2) blows my mind!  I never realized that you can control your sugar by not just what you eat, and how much you eat, but HOW you eat.  These are 4 of the 10 hacks to improve your health with this life-changing information.  The second podcast will bring you the final 6 hacks.  Cliff's "In the News" is OLD SPICE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BROKEN IN, BREAKING UP.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Broken In, Breaking Up" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs. 

    "Energy Habit Builder Course" by Brendon Burchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 25:54


    By increasing your energy, you can increase your performance.  If you want to optimize your health, mental energy, emotional energy, and physical energy join us as we discuss Brendon Burchard's "Energy Habit Builder Course."   There are a lot of great tips in this podcast to bring your energy to a high level.  Cliff's "In the News" is MARCH AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM.    Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE PURSUIT OF HAPPY HOUR.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.

    "Visioneering" by Andy Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 26:37


    It takes a compelling vision to end up somewhere on purpose.  Join us as we talk about Andy Stanley's book "Visioneering".  We learn how having a clear vision helps us to be able to look back at a life well-lived.  Cliff's "In the News" is HOSPITALS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is FADE.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "Fade" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

    "Meal Planning 101" by Alisha Shuman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 24:56


    A friend of mine, Alisha Shuman, taught a class called "Meal Planning 101" that I was part of.  The information in this class was so valuable that I wanted to share it with our listeners.  It's all about having a plan and following through.  Let this technique become a habit.  Cliff's "In the News" is HALLOWEEN FUN FACTS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE FIRST TIME.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "The First Time" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner.

    "Non-Essentials" by Brendon Burchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 27:38


    Life goes fast.  There is no reason to waste time on things that don't matter.  In "Non-Essentials" Brendon Burchard tells us how to eliminate the non-essentials in our life, and live a much more fulfilling life.  Cliff's "In the News" is CHINESE FOOD IN AMERICA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is AIN'T UP TO ME.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Ain't Up to Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Dee Briggs.

    "See Ya Stress" by Marisa Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 31:09


    Got stress?  "See Ya Stress" by Marisa Cohen of Prevention Magazine gives a lot of ways to get rid of stress, and live a more peaceful life.  Cliff's "In the News" is CHILI.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEFORE SHE WAS MY MOTHER.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Before She Was My Mother" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Margaret & Andy Machin.

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