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.
Growing up in a home where chaos and violence ruled the day seems crazy when I look back on it. Yet, so much good has come from it.
You are worth so much more than you may believe you are. God created you exactly as he wanted you. He gave you talents that are unique to you and only you. Make a move outside your comfort zone and use them. It's time to shine!
Team sports are excellent teaching tools. But there are options available for those who aren't athletes.
Scammers and charlatans have been taking our money since the days of Jesus. There is a way to get healthy and build wealth.
Going along to get along is a hollow ambition. Speak up for those who feel like they don't have a voice. Stand firm in the truth.
Most people believe in God or a universal power. But are we acting like it when we are outside the church walls?
Listening is an art form. It takes effort, but it is worth it.
Are you curious about why you believe what you believe? Sometimes our beliefs are worth an investigation. It's not a threat to what we believe.
Tunnel vision is oftentimes an indicator that something is wrong. But there is a good kind of tunnel vision for your consideration.
This life is not about us. We are here to make a difference in the lives of others. Use your talents. Don't waste them.
Greed can get in the way of charity. God wants us to take care of the poor, the marginalized and disenfranchised. Everyone can help someone.
Courage is built on the inside. Every challenge we face builds our strength and resilience. Welcome the challenges. Don't avoid them.
Take care of your health and wellness! This includes getting an annual checkup.
There is one word in the English language you must eliminate from your vocabulary and your thoughts. By doing so, you will change your mindset.
If you have never volunteered your time for a worthy cause you believe in, I encourage you to do so. You will get more in return than you could ever calculate.
We talk to ourselves constantly. But are we believing the lies we tell ourselves, or only the truth? Have a listen.
Mistakes are part of life, a part we cannot avoid. Yet, we need to make mistakes because they allow us to learn. Don't let the fear of making a mistake keep you from pursuing your dreams.
Evil is everywhere. God gives us a choice on how we respond to it.
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?
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