The Breakthrough Podcast

Feel stuck? Unmotivated? Are you tired of settling for an average life? Something needs to change, but what? In this episode, Danny Anderson argues that raising your standards is the first step to a changed, more fulfilling life. You might be surprised to learn how close you are to the life you desire. Join us as we learn two practical ways to raise the standards in your life. Click here for show notes (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2045.pdf)

“The ability to control your attention determines how well you perform any task.” – Shawn Brawley. In this episode of The Breakthrough Podcast, Pastor Danny dives into the superpower of focus and gives tips on how you can channel it to achieve great things and even have a breakthrough.ughpodcast/Episode%2044.pdf)

“You are who you are today primarily because of the pattern of behavior in your life...” - Danny Anderson A continual battle of good vs bad habits goes on in our lives. It may feel like it's impossible to beat a troublesome habit, but the reality is that millions of people have overcome what we are struggling with. In this episode of The Breakthrough Podcast, Pastor Danny offers strategies to take control of your actions and break bad habits. Click here for show notes (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2043.pdf)

“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” - John Dryden Our habits can make or break us, either helping us to build the life we desire, or burying us under an avalanche of negative results. In this episode of The Breakthrough Podcast, Pastor Danny guides us towards positive outcomes by helping us to take control of our habits - rather than the other way around. Click here for show notes (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2042.pdf)

“I think the ability of the average man could be doubled if it were demanded, if the situation demanded.” - Will Durant Modern life can sometimes seem like a never ending “to do” list, and many of us struggle with getting things done - or knowing which things to do. In this special episode of The Breakthrough Podcast, Pastor Danny and Pastor Rachel dive into possibilities for increasing productivity in all areas of our lives. Click here for show notes (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2041.pdf)

In this special episode of The Breakthrough Podcast, the members of The Nobel Alliance come together to discuss the benefits of shared wisdom and collective coaching. Join Michael Clark of BAM Weather, Jesse Dale of MacroMillionaire, and Danny Anderson, Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Church, as they delve into the positive impact that a group of like-minded encouragers can have on your life. Click here for show notes (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2040.pdf)

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” - George Bernard Shaw The default mode for many of our lives is to listen to all of the voices - sometimes our own - telling us why things can't be done. This month, Pastor Danny continues developing practical strategies to help you grow beyond the “reasonable” limitations that others may set for you. Click here for show notes (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2039.pdf)

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” When we are kids, we have huge dreams for the future, believing nothing is impossible. Over time, however, those dreams begin to fade as we listen to voices - others and our own - counseling us to be more realistic… How do you fight the pressure to be “reasonable?” Pastor Danny shares practical strategies to help you keep your dreams alive. Each of us have limited days on the earth - as Pastor Danny's 85-year-old friend challenges us: “Let's see what you can do with this one.” Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2038.pdf)

Our world is full of enticements towards instant gratification. We are consistently encouraged to indulge our immediate appetites and desires, often at the cost of long-term goals. The resolve to resist these self-destructive urges may exist in some areas of our lives, yet be completely lacking in others. How do you take charge? Pastor Danny shares practical strategies to help you build the ability to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done-regardless of how you feel. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2037.pdf)

GREATEST HITS: Enjoy one of the highest-rated episodes from the Breakthrough Podcast archives! There is so much negativity in our world today, and it's easy to get swept up into the flow of negative news, opinions, and media. Optimism is difficult. Staying positive means we have to swim upstream to break through the current of pessimism. The good news, though, is that we have a choice. While it doesn't come naturally to most of us, we can choose to be positive. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2019-%20Greatest%20Hits.pdf)

“If you want something done right, you need to do it yourself” is one of the most commonly-heard - and damaging - ideas espoused by managers, administrators, and others in charge. Growing churches and other organizations with thriving teams have learned that the deeper their “bench” is, the farther they can go. This month, Pastor Danny shares practical strategies to help you grow and develop a solid - and deep - organization of leaders. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2036.pdf)

Stress is a big deal. More than 30% of Americans deal with debilitating stress or anxiety. Unbridled worry can cause us to make poor choices, leading to even more fear and frustration... How do we avoid this downward spiral? Pastor Danny shares practical strategies to help you tap into your unleveraged energy, enabling you to focus on what you're best at in those time periods when you're at your best. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2035.pdf)

How do you deal with stress? The majority of those around us experience stress on a daily basis - some to the extreme. Anxiety, depression, and worry are on the rise. You may be in the grip of stress, with burnout or breakdown clear on the horizon. We often spend our most important hours dealing with our least important issues, causing problems to mount. How do we fight against this tendency and put first things first? Pastor Danny shares practical strategies you can put into practice to break out of the stress spiral and thrive in your day-to-day. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2034.pdf)

Are your relationships on the right track? Our society holds up images of interpersonal connections that are often either picture-perfect or surface-level. Going beyond to become the husband, wife, parent, child, and/or friend that we want to be takes focus, effort, and a healthy and God-honoring plan. So how do we sustain real-life relationships for the long haul? In this special bonus episode, Pastor Danny shares three practical strategies to strengthen and sustain your most important relationships.Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2033%20Part%202%20(Bonus).pdf)

How would you rate the quality of your relationships? Whether it's with your spouse, children, parents, coworkers, or friends, the quality of your life is often determined by the quality of your relationships. If your relationships are struggling or deteriorating, life can be difficult. The problem is that we tend to be more intentional with strangers andacquaintances than with our closest friends and family. How do we fight against this tendency and shore up our relationships? Pastor Danny shares two practical strategies you can put into practice to reinvest in your most important relationships. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2033.pdf)

Traditional time management practices are broken. No matter how hard we work, we tend to think that if we were just a little more skilled and disciplined, we could get everything done. We create false expectations and put unrealistic pressure on ourselves to squeeze value out of every moment. Then, when we inevitably fall short of this idol, we beat ourselves up and feel like a failure. What if there was a better way? Pastor Danny shares a new approach to time management so that we can achieve our goals and fulfill our calling without sacrificing our joy, contentment, and peace. Click here for show notes: (https://thebreakthroughpodcast.blob.core.windows.net/thebreakthroughpodcast/Episode%2032.pdf)

Reading is one of the most valuable activities that we can do. Books can help shape our perspectives, increase our knowledge, grow our wisdom, and inspire us to greater heights. Yet, reading can feel like a chore that we don't have time to do consistently. Pastor Danny shares four ways that reading changes us for the better and gives some helpful tips on making the time to do it In this episode, you'll discover: • The books that Pastor Danny and Pastor Rachel claim have most shaped their lives • The impact that reading for just 20 minutes a day can have on your life • How reading shapes our overall perspective on life • The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset • How reading about history gives us insight into current events and human nature • Why reading can increase our empathy for people with different experiences • The difference between knowledge and wisdom • How reading great books can be a cure to the constant stream of negative news in our world today • Why you need to stop claiming that you “just don't have the time” to read • When and how to make reading a regular part of your daily routine • A second option for those who still aren't convinced they have time to read Additional Resources: Mere Christianity (https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926) by C.S. Lewis Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Works-Timeless-Principles-Effective/dp/0310335671) by Joel Manby Life is Tremendous (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Tremendous-Charlie-Jones/dp/0842321845) by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322) by Carol S. Dweck The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358) by Ryan Holiday The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Fall-Third-Reich-History/dp/B003X4R6GQ) by William L. Shirer A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive (https://www.amazon.com/Child-Called-Childs-Courage-Survive/dp/1558743669) by Dave Pelzer Financial Peace Revisited: New Chapters on Marriage, Singles, Kids and Families (https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Peace-Revisited-Chapters-Marriage/dp/0670032085) by Dave Ramsey The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X) by Gary Chapman Win at Work and Succeed at Life: 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork (https://www.amazon.com/Win-Work-Succeed-Life-Principles/dp/0801094690) by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Whether it's in our jobs, our relationships, or in pursuing a goal, we all run into obstacles. Something comes along on our journey or process that gets in the way. It could be a difficult co-worker, relational tension with a family member, or an unexpected project assigned by our boss. It could be excruciating and traumatic such as an alcoholic parent, chronic pain or illness, or the death of a loved one. What we might not realize is that one of our biggest obstacles is our mindset. Our autopilot tends to be that we interpret negative circumstances with a negative meaning. What if there was a better way? And what if the answer is right between our ears? In this episode, Pastor Danny shares three steps to overcoming any obstacle. 1. Recognize that events do not have meaning. We give them meaning. 2. Realize you have the power to choose how you interpret events. 3. Act as your own coach. 4. Run your decisions past a trusted, wiser friend. Additional Resources: The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358) by Ryan Holiday For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

The average person makes 35,000 choices a day. (226 of them are just about food!) While it's true that our choices are not the only thing that shapes our future, they play a huge part. In fact, we are where we are today primarily because of the choices we have made. Our choices have consequences in big and small ways, and when we make great choices, we get to partner with God in shaping our future. In this episode, Pastor Danny shares six strategies to help us get better at making great choices: 1. Decide ahead of time. 2. Play the movie. 3. Get all the information. 4. Run your decisions past a trusted, wiser friend. 5. Look at what the Scriptures say. 6. Ask, “Does this choice help me get to where I want to go?” Additional Resources: The Last Arrow: Save Nothing for the Next Life (https://www.amazon.com/Last-Arrow-Save-Nothing-Next/dp/1601429533) by Erwin McManus Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move (https://www.amazon.com/Better-Decisions-Fewer-Regrets-Questions/dp/0310537088/) by Andy Stanley Ask It: The Question That Will Revolutionize How You Make Decision (https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Question-That-Revolutionize-Decisions/dp/1601427182/) by Andy Stanley For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

We all have goals and desires for the most important areas of our lives. We want the best for our health, careers, marriages, and relationships. Most of us set out to make positive changes with the best intentions. We hit the ground running, but over time the desires fade, we lose our motivation, and we don't see the results we hoped. What happened? We lacked consistency. Consistency is key to creating the results that we want to see. Yet, we struggle with it. We live in an instant-gratification culture. We want results quickly. We also get distracted, prefer comfort over discomfort, and know that there isn't a high cost to miss a day here and there. So, how do we get started and stick with it? Pastor Danny shares three insights: 1. Decide what you want. 2. Put it on your schedule. 3. Seek accountability. Additional Resources: Living with Consistency (http://www.dannyanderson.net/living-with-consistency/) by Danny Anderson Outliers: The Story of Success (https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930) by Malcolm Gladwell For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Our minds are a lot like our bodies. Just as physical strength varies from person to person, mental strength varies as well. Two people can experience the same type of problem; however, how they handle the problem can be completely different. The consequences of a lack of mental strength can be high. We can struggle to handle pressure at work. Bad news can get us down too long. We can develop relationships issues. We can regularly cave to temptation. We can become easily discouraged by negative circumstances. The truth is that our mental strength determines how well we will deal with life. We can learn to develop mental strength in 3 ways: 1. Choose a growth mindset. 2. Focus energy on what we can influence. 3. Tell ourselves a positive story. Additional Resources: 3 Ways to Develop Mental Strength (http://www.dannyanderson.net/3-ways-to-develop-mental-strength/) by Danny Anderson 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success (https://www.amazon.com/Things-Mentally-Strong-People-Dont/dp/0062358308) by Amy Morin Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322) by Carol S. Dweck The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358) by Ryan Holiday For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Recently at Emmanuel Church, Pastor Danny completed a weekend message series on marriage and relationships called Making It Work. During the series, he was joined by his wife of 21 years, Jackie Anderson, to share insights and principles on how to cultivate a healthy marriage. This series included a Q+A with questions submitted by Emmanuel Church attendees. In this episode of the Breakthrough Podcast, they answer more of your questions. Questions include: What do you do if the relationship is toxic? How do you know when it's time to move on? What are your thoughts about TV in the bedroom? What advice do you have for singles to use their time being single to prepare for marriage? And more! Additional Resources: Making It Work, Week 1: Go First (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=2231) with Danny Anderson Making It Work, Week 2: 5 Ways to Make It Work (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=2250) with Danny and Jackie Anderson Making It Work, Week 3: Danny and Jackie in the Hot Seat (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=2253) with Danny and Jackie Anderson Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life (https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804) by Dr. Henry Cloud + Dr. John Townsend Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away: Real Help for Desperate Hearts in Difficult Marriages (https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Your-Spouse-When-Walking/dp/0802418104) by Gary Chapman For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Intensity is not always easy to grasp and cultivate. Almost all of us can get excited and make progress for a short period, but maintaining it consistently to the finish line can be challenging. Contrary to what we might believe, we don't stay in one place when we stop moving forward. We start to slip backward. How do we cultivate, increase, and maintain our intensity levels to make progress in the important areas of our lives that we are working to develop? Pastor Danny shares four strategies. 1. Realize that life is short. 2. Use deadlines. 3. Keep score. 4. Empower an accountability partner. Additional Resources: The Need for Intensity (http://www.dannyanderson.net/the-need-for-intensity/) by Danny Anderson 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Your Life Right Now (https://www.amazon.com/20-000-Days-Counting-Mastering/dp/0849948541) by Robert D. Smith The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals (https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Execution-Achieving-Wildly-Important/dp/1451627068) by Sean Covey For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

2020 has come to an end. Many of us are ready to turn the page and look forward to a new year of possibility and opportunity. The prospect of a fresh start motivates us to set resolutions, goals, and aspirations for the year ahead. But if you want 2021 to be the year you push past your setbacks and have the breakthroughs you desire, don't start by setting goals and making resolutions. Start by asking yourself questions. Asking questions may be more effective than any other technique when making the changes necessary to achieve goals. Questions are powerful, and failing to ask ourselves the right ones keeps us from moving forward. We stay locked into the same bad habits that hold us back over and over again. The right questions cause us to think differently and approach our problems from a new angle. As you examine your hopes and dreams for the new year, ask yourself these four questions: 1. Am I ready to make a change? 2. Where am I right now? 3. What stopped me last year? 4. Who's going to help me? Additional Resources: The Surprising Power of Questions (https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-surprising-power-of-questions) by Leslie K. John, Harvard Business Review Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best-Year-Ever-Achieving-ebook/dp/B0741CYBHK) by Michael Hyatt For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Follow Pastor Danny on social media: Instagram: @dannyanderson23 Twitter: @dannyanderson23 Facebook: @dannyanderson230 Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

As 2020 ends, the world feels chaotic and unstable. With a global pandemic, racial tension, economic uncertainty, and political divisiveness, data shows that many people are struggling to cope. 45,000 Americans are committing suicide each year. 72,000 have experienced an overdose. And for the third year in a row, the average lifespans for Americans has shortened. Join Pastor Danny as he shares how we can learn to live well in the midst of chaos by understanding the concepts of the three kingdoms. 1. The kingdom of Satan 2. The kingdom of man 3. The Kingdom of God Bible Verses Mentioned: “Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God… In those days you were living apart from Christ. You were excluded from citizenship among the people of Israel, and you did not know the covenant promises God had made to them. You lived in this world without God and without hope.” Ephesians 2:1-2, 12 “I don't have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me…” John 14:30 “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Matthew 3:2 “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” Philippians 1:21 Additional Resources: The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060693339/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_K.8XFbRBHR60V) by Dallas Willard Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1615216324/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_3e9XFb0FV18KK?_x_encoding=UTF8) by Dallas Willard The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060694424/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_Gc9XFbEV57DQG?_x_encoding=UTF8) by Dallas Willard The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812993268/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_be9XFbP829HJV) by David Brooks For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Our culture is all over the place when it comes to what is acceptable and unacceptable sexual behavior. Our world is hyper-sexualized and many of us walk around with temptation right in our pockets in the form of our cell phones. Pornography use is skyrocketing and leading to broken marriages and relationships. 20 million new cases of STDs are transmitted each year. And, arguable most tragic of all, sex trafficking is an epidemic in this country and all over the world. Join Pastor Danny as he defines what sexual sin is and why it's a problem, and then gives us five strategies to overcome it. 1. Repent. 2. Talk to someone. 3. Understand it's a habit. 4. Replace the behavior with something else. 5. Decide what you really want. Additional Resources: Overcoming Sexual Sin (http://www.dannyanderson.net/overcoming-sexual-sin/) (blog post) by Danny Anderson The Art of Living, Week 5: The Sex Talk (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=1708) by Danny Anderson The Purity Principle: God's Safeguards for Life's Dangerous Trails (: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1590521951/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_gMTOFbQ71TVCF) by Randy Alcorn How to Break a Bad Habit and Replace It With a Good One (https://jamesclear.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit) by James Clear Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_xPTOFbEB68P17) by James Clear The Weight of Glory (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060653205/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_nQTOFbQ6JW1FV) by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060652926/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_3QTOFb11SRNGB) by C.S. Lewis For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

It's a safe bet that you have to deal with a difficult person at some point during your day. Whether it's someone negative, pessimistic, aggressive, passive-aggressive, doesn't follow through, or gossips, we all have to interact with people who can sometimes make life hard. If we don't figure out how to navigate these relationships, we're going to live a life filled with high levels of frustration and an absence of joy and peace. In this episode, Pastor Danny gives us five strategies to deal with difficult people. 1. Work on yourself. 2. Focus on your perspective. 3. Prepare yourself. 4. Listen to understand. 5. Set boundaries. Additional Resources: 5 Ways to Deal with Difficult People (http://www.dannyanderson.net/5-ways-to-deal-with-difficult-people/) by Danny Anderson The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591846358/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_rTCFFb731PFH8) by Ryan Holiday For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Are you nervous? It's easy to look at the state of the world right now and feel anxious, overwhelmed, and even afraid. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, upcoming U.S. election, economic uncertainty, racial tension and unrest, and chaotic fall school semester, many of us are feeling on edge. In this episode, Pastor Danny gives us four reasons why we do not need to be afraid, even in the midst of these unsettling events and issues. 1. Believe that something good will come from this. 2. Believe that God is behind this. 3. Believe that God controls the elements. 4. Believe that death is nothing for those who follow Jesus. Bible verses mentioned: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.' Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, don't you care if we drown?' He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?' They were terrified and asked each other, ‘Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!'” Mark 4:35-41 “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'” John 11:25-26 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 “I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Additional Resources: Breaking Through Fear (http://www.dannyanderson.net/breaking-through-fear/) by Danny Anderson Learn more about coming to Christ at www.eclife.org/cometochrist (http://www.eclife.org/cometochrist) For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

There is so much negativity in our world today, and it's easy to get swept up into the flow of negative news, opinions, and media. Optimism is difficult. Staying positive means we have to swim upstream to break through the current of pessimism. The good news, though, is that we have a choice. While it doesn't come naturally to most of us, we can choose to be positive. In this episode, Pastor Danny shares six ways we can break through negativity and move toward a positive attitude. 1. Turn down the negativity. 2. Turn up the positivity. 3. Only focus on what you can control 4. Work on your perspective. 5. Practice gratitude. 6. Keep your faith strong. Additional Resources: 6 Keys to Positivity www.dannyanderson.net by Danny Anderson The Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061286052/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_zwIbFbT09DZSX via @amazon) by Epictetus The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591846358/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_dxIbFbQ11KC9A via @amazon)by Ryan Holiday Seven Scientific Proven Benefits of Gratitude that Will Motivate You to Give Thanks Year-Round (https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/#2b241d5a183c)by Amy Morin, Forbes For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Are you intimidated by prayer? Do you struggle to make time to pray consistently? Do you feel unworthy of talking to God? Has disappointment over unanswered prayers in the past kept you convinced that prayer doesn't work? In this episode, Pastor Danny helps us overcome these obstacles and provides insights on how you can begin to develop a meaningful, regular, impactful prayer life. Additional Resources: Call For Help (Emmanuel Church series) (https://eclife.org/watch) How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641581883/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_uVJ3EbQF8JXGR via @amazon) by Pete Greig For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty. With that uncertainty comes anxiety and fear. Many are out of work, or trying to navigate working from home while also homeschooling children. At times, it's hard to even remember what life was like when we could come and go whenever and wherever we wanted. It seems like a lifetime ago that we were able to gather with family and friends. In this episode, Pastor Danny shares five actions we can take to help us not only survive, but even thrive, during this time of uncertainty. 1. Respond instead of react. 2. Look to God in faith. 3. Adapt to the new reality. 4. See the opportunity in the crisis. 5. Continue to practice self-care. Additional Resources: Leading Through Crises (http://www.dannyanderson.net/leading-through-crises/) by Danny Anderson Your Response is Your Story (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=1503) by Danny Anderson The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HNJIJB2/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_7PXLEbFTV6AG7 via @amazon) by Ryan Holiday For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Life is a lot more comfortable when it's someone or something else's fault. Our parents. Our spouse. Our boss. When someone else is to blame, we no longer have to do anything about it. The danger of this victim mindset, though, is that we are powerless to do anything to change our circumstances. We become stuck. And those who have leadership roles or responsibilities do harm to themselves and others when they refuse to take responsibility. In this episode, Pastor Danny shares the dangers of blame shifting, how we can take back control of our lives, and what to do when things truly are not our fault. Additional Resources: Take Responsibility (http://www.dannyanderson.net/take-responsibility/) (Blog post) by Danny Anderson Man's Search for Meaning (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807014273/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_ZHayEb9JYVAV1 via @amazon) by Viktor E. Frankl For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Wait, aren't we told that we need to be more content? Yes, it's true that God wants us to rest in the care and provisions that He gives to us every single day. But, there is a positive form of discontent. It's the inner disgust over the status quo and the way things are. If we understand it properly, it can be the fuel we need to achieve our goals and make progress in our spiritual life, marriage, finances, relationships and careers. Pastor Danny shares three ways to use productive discontent to jumpstart your breakthrough. 1. Get honest with yourself. 2. Play the movie. 3. Stay clear on what you want to see. Additional Resources: Productive Discontent (http://www.dannyanderson.net/productive-discontent/) (Blog) by Danny Anderson Breakthrough Part 1: The Necessity of Disgust (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=526) by Danny Anderson For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

All of us want to make positive changes in our lives. The new year brings with it the promise of a fresh start or a clean slate. Whether it's getting into shape, saving more money, learning a new skill, creating better habits, quitting bad habits, or spending more time with the people we love, each of us want to end the year better than where we started. If you're like most people, though, acting on these resolutions is tough. We get sidetracked and distracted. We experience setbacks. We lose motivation and the drive to achieve. And before you know it, you've put those New Year's Resolutions on the backburner… and it's only the second week of the year. Today, Pastor Danny shares seven steps to executing on your New Year's Resolutions and ensure you follow through on your desires for a better life. 1. Get clear on your goals. 2. Write them down. 3. Determine your motivation. 4. Give yourself a deadline. 5. Create a plan. 6. Take action each day. 7. Review daily. Additional Resources: Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801075254/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_xfHdEb5NKA6ZK via @amazon) The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451627068/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_JgHdEbAFS9VCN via @amazon) Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_9gHdEbYQ1YGFN via @amazon) For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

No one gets through life without dropping the ball. We've all experienced failure – whether in our professional life, our personal life, or our spiritual life. Failure is painful, but it's also inevitable. If we don't learn how to deal with it, we'll never reach our potential. What if we didn't look at failure as a bad thing, though? What if we saw it as a necessary step on the path to ultimate victory? Learning to reframe failure could just be the breakthrough you need to get life back on track. Additional Resources: The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1781251495/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_uS-5DbFNFHCC2 via @amazon) by Ryan Holiday For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Anxiety is an epidemic, affecting 40 million Americans. So many of us feel stressed, overcommitted, and overwhelmed with responsibilities. We're more isolated than we've ever been before – “connected” by our devices and social media but lacking the community we crave. And on top of that, we're overloaded with information and news on a daily basis. What is the root cause of anxiety? And what can we do to overcome it? Learn 5 practices you can put in place today to find more peace, control your mind, and break free from anxiety. Additional Resources: Internal Enemies Week 3: Anxiety (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=1321) The Breakthrough Podcast 011: Why You Need a Great Morning Routine (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep011-why-you-need-a-great-morning-routine/id1447417563?i=1000452088367) Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace (https://www.amazon.com/dp/031059720X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_GRYYDbJD2GCY8 via @amazon) by J.P. Moreland How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: The Time-Tested Methods for Conquering Worry (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671035975/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_fSYYDbYV5NZVJ via @amazon) by Dale Carnegie Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWYP5NI/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_MSYYDbKCRNAY9 via @amazon) by Greg McKeown For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

If you're like most people, mornings stink. We might hit the snooze button three or four (or eight) times, or grab our devices and check social media and the news before we even get out of bed. We feel late, rushed, and barely have time to get dressed let alone shower, eat breakfast, and connect with our families. We start the day stressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed. The truth is, we all have a morning routine. The question is whether or not it's any good. In this episode, learn two benefits to designing a great morning routine, along with six elements you can implement to set yourself up for a productive and rewarding day. Additional Resources: The Power of a Great Morning (http://www.dannyanderson.net/the-power-of-a-great-morning-routine/) Routine by Danny Anderson Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1455570249/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_dVqLDbXN8EWAJ via @amazon) by William H. McRaven The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (https://www.amazon.com/dp/081298160X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_YVqLDb07Z27G7 via @amazon)by Charles Duhigg The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979019710/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_CWqLDb8V2A5KA via @amazon) by Hal Elrod YouVersion Bible App (The @YouVersion Bible App has a permanent spot on my home screen. Read, watch, listen, and share... all for free.) For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Studies show that nearly 80% of our thoughts on a daily basis are negative. Whether it's criticism, doubt, or condemnation of ourselves or others, negative thoughts can have terrible consequences. Our thoughts lead to emotions, and our emotions drive behavior. What makes it even more challenging is that our minds are wired to focus on the negative. Like any bad habit, it can be challenging to overcome negative thinking. But we do have control over what we think about. Learn five strategies to stop negative thinking. Additional Resources: Getting stuck in the negatives (and how to get unstuck) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XFLTDQ4JMk) by Alison Ledgerwood The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591846358/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_BK.BDbFNVBGSQ) by Ryan Holiday For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

We've all been there. Whether it's a big project, an upcoming test, a difficult conversation, or a looming deadline, often the hardest thing to do is to get started. Procrastination is the act of putting of something that you know you should do now. It always leads to regret. We miss a deadline, the quality of work is poor, our stress levels increase, and we may even get into trouble. The biggest problem, though, is that we never reach our potential and accomplish the work we set out to do. So, why do we procrastinate? And how do we overcome it? Pastor Danny shares five tips on how to break through our habit of procrastination and get the right things done now. Additional Resources: Overcoming Procrastination (http://www.dannyanderson.net/overcoming-procrastination/) by Danny Anderson The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682612384/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_3ATsDb4KNDXJB) by Mel Robbins The Power of the Other: The Startling Effect Other People Have on You, from the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Beyond – and What to Do About It (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061777145/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_cCTsDbTJKC6WW) by Henry Cloud Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (https://www.amazon.com/dp/162656941X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_eDTsDb9T90HFP) by Brian Tracy For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

PART 2 (of 2): According to a recent study by Forbes, more than 90% of people site their job as more of a source of frustration than fulfillment. And according to a Gallup Poll, 85% of people claim to hate their jobs. So many people feel frustrated and angry and are simply living for the weekend. How do we learn to find joy in what we do? How do we know when it's time to move on? Join Pastor Danny as he talks with consultant, speaker, and author Brad Lomenick, founder of BLINC and former president of Catalyst, about how we can have a breakthrough in our careers. Additional Resources: H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0718022254/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_Xu89CbV746H3X) by Brad Lomenick The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1595554971/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_Bz89CbAG69H3H ) by Brad Lomenick Brad's website: bradlomenick.com (http://www.bradlomenick.com/) For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

According to a recent study by Forbes, more than 90% of people cite their job as more of a source of frustration than fulfillment. And according to a Gallup Poll, 85% of people claim to hate their jobs. So many people feel frustrated and angry and are simply living for the weekend. How do we learn to find joy in what we do? How do we know when it's time to move on? Join Pastor Danny as he talks with consultant, speaker, and author Brad Lomenick, founder of BLINC and former president of Catalyst, about how we can have a breakthrough in our careers. Additional Resources: H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0718022254/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_Xu89CbV746H3X) by Brad Lomenick The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1595554971/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_Bz89CbAG69H3H ) by Brad Lomenick Brad's website: bradlomenick.com (http://www.bradlomenick.com/) For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Emptiness is a feeling nearly everyone struggles with at some point. We may feel numb and bored, or that our life lacks purpose, direction, and meaning. It can be scary to feel this way. In our fear, we sometimes turn to comfortable or convenient fixes to fill the void. But what if feelings of emptiness aren't necessarily a bad thing? What if they were simply a signal pointing us to something better? Additional Resources: How to Overcome Emptiness (http://www.dannyanderson.net/how-to-overcome-emptiness/) by Danny Anderson Mere Christianity (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0060652926/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qMDYCbV42K2Z5) by C.S. Lewis Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0830835458/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_KODYCb9M2WF5D) by Ruth Haley Barton Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian Life (https://www.amazon.com/Out-Solitude-Three-Meditations-Christian/dp/0877934959) by Henri J.M. Nouwen For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

“Where are you, God?” For anyone who follows Jesus, there inevitably comes a time where we hit a dry spell. We've drifted away from God, and we've lost a sense of his presence. We've maybe lost interest in church and are no longer spending much time with him. When this happens, it's hard to know what to do. How do we get the fire back and rekindle our intimacy with the Lord? Or, if we're not yet followers of Jesus, how do we begin cultivating a relationship with him? Learn 4 steps you can take when you feel distant from God. For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net.

A habit is something we do without even thinking. It has become second nature. Studies show that 40% of our everyday behavior is habitual. And all habits create a result – good or bad. If we desire a breakthrough, it's time to start evaluating our habits. Learn 3 strategies you can use to create the habits you need to improve the quality of your life. Additional Resources: Make it Stick – Week 2: Be Consistent (https://eclife.org/page/1244?Item=1100) by Danny Anderson Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299) by James Clear The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (https://www.amazon.com/dp/081298160X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_309FCb9XCJHBF) The Impact of Your Habits (http://www.dannyanderson.net/the-impact-of-your-habits/) by Danny Anderson For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Life can be discouraging. We all have expectations of how we hope or wish life would go, and then, things don't turn out that way. What do we do when we don't get the job, the test result comes back positive, or we give into temptation yet again. Learn 3 strategies you can use to bounce back from disappointment. For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Life can be overwhelming. We can sometimes feel like we are being pulled in many different directions. And if we're not careful, we can let our most important relationships and responsibilities suffer. How do we learn to say no so that we have the space to focus on what really matters? Learn 3 strategies to begin managing your time more effectively. For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

“I want to spend time with God, but I don't know how.” So many of us struggle with how to connect with God on a daily basis. We know we're supposed to. Our pastor has told us to. We desperately want to. But we struggle with being consistent. Learn 3 practical steps you can take today begin putting a daily quiet time into practice. For more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org. For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you'd like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at breakthrough@eclife.org.

Welcome to The Breakthrough Podcast with Danny Anderson. How do you reach your full potential? We all want to move from where we are to where God wants us to be or to become the kind of person we aspire to become. But we get stuck. We get overwhelmed and derailed by things like fear, discouragement, distractions, bad habits, and limiting beliefs. Join Emmanuel Church's Lead Pastor, Danny Anderson and discover how to break through whatever is holding you back, learn the tools you need to live an abundant life, and gain practical advice on how you can become the person you were meant to become. Subscribe now to get the first set of episodes!