Hello! Welcome to The Determined People Podcast, hosted by John Harrell, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, blogger and now podcaster.The Determined People Podcast is a two-pronged approach to podcasting. Every day I will offer a short, 1-2 minute inspirational message designed to start your day the right way. It’s not rah-rah stuff or fluff. The messages are designed to make you think, to inspire you, and to sustain you as you face the unknown challenges of the day. Weekly I will interview real people with honest, relatable stories. People who are willing to share their experience, strength and hope from their own life’s difficulties. When you listen to their stories, it is my hope you think, if they made it, so can I. Our world needs hope, and everyone I meet has a story. All of us have faced difficulties. In fact, we are facing one now…the global pandemic which has compromised our lives, our mental health and has impacted all of us uniquely. By sharing our stories, we connect at the heart level. We are unguarded. And through podcasting, these stories are available whenever you need them. So let’s get started.
Football has been called a momentum game. Life is much the same. Never allow setbacks or hurdles stop you. They are merely short-term distractions that can strengthen you and build your resilience.
The introduction of the mobile phone changed our lives. Did we change for the better?
In today's episode, I talk about the brain and how we process information.
Kim Gatlin is an entrepreneur, author and executive producer of multiple television shows. We packed a lot into this short interview. And Kim is funny as hell!
Anyone who has ever struggled with addiction or knows someone who does should listen to this interview with Dr. Robb. His remarkable story of going from homeless to success will offer everyone hope.
Doing the easy thing is, well, easy. Doing what is good and right is the better alternative. In today's episode, we consider The Book of James.
One of the smallest organs in the body is a Weapon of Mass Destruction. That's right!
If you are trying to effect change in your life, consider this before you begin. Embrace it and you are guaranteed to succeed.
Have you ever wished you could trade places with someone else? Consider today's episode.
We mess up. We make mistakes. People forgive others and offer a second chance. Even more sometimes. Yet, there are people whom you need to remove from your life because they have run out of second chances. You can forgive them but keep them far away. Forgiveness is for you anyway, not the offender.
What comes to mind when you think of doing chores? In today's episode, I examine a different way to look at them.
You are an original creation. Use your God-given talents to benefit others. Stop hiding them.
In today's episode I ask you to consider the inspiring story of Walt Disney.
Money and power are intoxicating. But what good are they if we only use them for ourselves? Worship God, not money.
Our encounters with God don't have to be like a three-ring circus or a pyrotechnic rock show. Find God in the quiet.
Toddlers might be some of our best teachers. Take a minute to listen and find out why.
Work hard. Stay humble. If you need to tell others how great you are, you probably aren't...
Catastrophic events allow us to see the good in people. I believe most people are good at heart, and you cannot convince me otherwise. But there is one who never condemns us...
We all make mistakes. But there are people in this world who like to remind us of everything we have ever done wrong. Those people aren't your people.
Every experience we have in life is preparing us for something else. We don't have the privilege to know what that something else is. Just know this to be true.
Learn from others who have been where you are. Wise people won't tell you what to do. Rather, they will allow you to figure it out for yourself.
It isn't necessary to call attention to ourselves constantly. It's a great temptation to do so in today's society. Go about your work quietly and with purpose. The right people will notice...
Are you facing challenges in your life? Maybe they seem insurmountable. Please consider the story of David and Goliath. It is as true today as it was then.
We aren't given the privilege to know or understand why things happen. We live in an imperfect world with imperfect people. But God remains at work in our lives. Say yes to Him and no to anything and anyone who gets in your way.
In today's episode, we consider the story of Joseph.
Miracles didn't only happen during Jesus' time on earth. They are happening all around us. Slow down a little and take a look.
The Moral Majority political movement is no longer with us. But morals never go out of style.
I believe Jesus would have been a blast to hang around with! What do you think?
I lost today's episode and accidentally uploaded an oldie! It's worth a listen.
Who do you truly know? God knows us all the way down to our DNA. He sees everything, yet he still loves us. In fact, he even likes us.
Do you feel welcome at your favorite restaurant? How about your church? Some people may be too broken in the moment to put on their Sunday best clothes. They should feel welcome to come to God in church or nature. Or wherever. God knows the heart. That is what he looks at.
It's possible to disagree with someone yet not become a disagreeable person...
Punishment comes from anger. My young life was filled with punishment, and I believed that God was punishing me, too. I was wrong.
Some people approach life so cautiously that they are afraid of living. Growth comes when we are willing to get uncomfortable....
You were born with every talent and ability you need to accomplish your God-given purpose on earth. Use them!
It's a good idea to question everything. Yes, everything. I grew up believing Christopher Columbus discovered America. He didn't.
Your best days are ahead of you. It's not too late to make your mark in this world.
Maybe you received an allowance from your parents when you were a child. Guess what? You are still receiving an allowance! Also, new music today. I believe you will like it!
Social media has created an entire generation of "experts." Opinions are not facts. When in doubt or looking for answers, consult the one source that will never steer you wrong: God.
Prosperity Gospel has been around for over a half century. Not everyone will become wealthy on this side of eternity. But wealth isn't always measured in money.
Unconventional thinking has led to the creation of awe-inspiring innovations. In today's episode, I take into consideration the contributions of two people who might have been called crazy.
Challenging culture is a way of going against the grain. We should always take care of those who are weak or struggling.
Develop the mindset that you will conquer whatever goal you set. You will succeed, no matter what...
In the Bible, God tells us to "fear not" 365 times. Once for every day of the year. Don't play it safe. Step into the unknown with faith as your partner. Let God take you where you are supposed to be, becoming who you are along the way.
In today's episode I talk about influencers. Of course, I have to remember the first great influencer who continues to inspire and influence people over 2,000 years since his time.
Sometimes my memory fails me. But there are some people who I will never forget.
Closed-minded, self-righteous people can be very off putting. We can learn from everyone, if we are willing to consider the world with an open mind.
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