The Heath Mullikin Project

Episode 254 of the Heath Mullikin Project is from a message I shared at Trinity Wesleyan Church in Central, SC recently. Pastor Mike asked me to share my story so here's 4 times that I felt the Lord speak to me and how it changed my life. Yes, it's the Heath Mullikin Origin Story.

Ep. 251 - How Purpose Cuts Through the ChaosWhat do you do when life goes sideways? When the van breaks down? When the chaos hits?In this raw and real episode, Heath Mullikin shares how purpose—grounded in faith—can guide us through life's most frustrating moments. Plus, he introduces a special project from his son Drake: www.bummus.shop, a clothing line that gives back to the Huntington's Disease Society of America.

250 episodes. 15 years of podcasting. Countless lessons learned.In this milestone episode, I reflect on my journey—from launching Daily Dose of Heath back in 2008 to building multiple podcasts and navigating life's biggest challenges. I talk about the power of consistency, what I've learned from failure, and why this podcast has become such an important part of my life.More than anything, I want to remind you: If you have a dream, start today. No one's going to do it for you.Thank you for your support—this journey is just getting started!

Seed the Clouds

Wind the Clock⏳ Are you making the most of your time?Time is our most valuable resource, yet we often waste it on things that don't matter. The sixth habit from Win the Dayteaches us how to steward our time wisely.

Cut the Rope✂️ Are you playing it too safe? Maybe it's time to take a leap of faith.The fifth habit from Win the Day is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. If you want to experience God's best, you have to take bold risks.

Fly the Kite

In February I will be reading through Mark Batterson's book, Win the Day. I read through this book during the covid pandemic and found the habits he talks about very helpful. On this episode I give an overview of the book and how I hope it can help each of us grow this year.

At the start of a new year, we often do a great job of getting into newer, better habits. What happens when a schedule change or a trip gets us out of our routine and threatens to end our streak? How do we start thinking ahead and planning to overcome these obstacles to keep on track and reach out goals?

A New Year often brings new goals and new habits. However, we often get in the way of our own progress by thinking we are missing one last "tool" that will help us achieve our goals. Whether you think you need another book, another productivity app, or another fitness gadget the time has come to set that thought aside and get going with your plan. You don't need another tool. You've got enough tools!

I am excited to have a space set up to be fully engaged with all my podcasting endeavors in 2025. What's keeping you from starting a podcast today? On this episode, I will share several reasons why everyone should be starting a podcast . It's free and easier than ever. Make progress or make excuses.

On this episode, I look back on my recent comedy show and review what I liked about it. I also talk about the itch to write new jokes and do another show. This has been an experience that has really fired me up and we all have to decide if we are going to make progress or make excuses. The choice is yours, but I'm going to start writing new jokes!

There is a lot of debate about what JOY actually is. A few years ago, I sat down and created the JOY Funnel as a way to insure that no matter what was happening around me that my foundation of joy would always be sturdy and consistent. On this episode, I share some resources that have helped me remain joyful through difficult times. ⁠The Deeper Life⁠ ⁠The Motivation Code⁠ ⁠StandOut⁠ ⁠From Strength to Strength⁠ ⁠The Passion Plan⁠

There is a lot of debate about what JOY actually is. A few years ago, I sat down and created the JOY Funnel as a way to insure that no matter what was happening around me that my foundation of joy would always be sturdy and consistent. On this episode, I share some resources that have helped me remain joyful through difficult times. The Deeper Life The Motivation Code StandOut From Strength to Strength The Passion Plan

On this episode, I talk about how to be proactive in dealing with grief during the holidays. When you have suffered a significant loss, the holidays can bring up a multitude of emotions. Navigating Holiday Grief in a healthy way will help you and your family have a healthy and happy holiday season.

On this episode, I talk about how to be proactive in dealing with grief during the holidays. When you have suffered a significant loss, the holidays can bring up a multitude of emotions. Navigating Holiday Grief in a healthy way will help you and your family have a healthy and happy holiday season.

As some of you know I am preparing a comedy show exam week at our school. Here's what possessed me to do that and how I am getting ready to perform.

As some of you know I am preparing a comedy show exam week at our school. Here's what possessed me to do that and how I am getting ready to perform.

It's that time again! For the past few years I have read Michael Hyatt's book, Your Best Year Ever, to prepare for the upcoming year. Here's what I've learned and how this book can help you have a great 2025 and beyond.

It's that time again! For the past few years I have read Michael Hyatt's book, Your Best Year Ever, to prepare for the upcoming year. Here's what I've learned and how this book can help you have a great 2025 and beyond.

I have never subscribed to a comic book until now and it's the new series, Absolute Batman, featuring a brand new take on the Dark Knight. Have you read the first issue? What are your thoughts? Join us on Facebook at: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Heathmullikinproject.

I have never subscribed to a comic book until now and it's the new series, Absolute Batman, featuring a brand new take on the Dark Knight. Have you read the first issue? What are your thoughts? Join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Heathmullikinproject.

I recently posted the first episode of a new comedy series I am working on. This series is based on all of the conversations, voices, and characters I have in my head. Here's the introduction to everyone. If you haven't seen the episode I'm talking about you can watch it at: https://youtu.be/KDff_FfU6MA?si=y49FTy2ftSlVXSt_

Lately, I've imagined myself going back in time to have a talk with my 30 something self to see if he would have any advice for me during this season of life. It came down to 3 things. You can use the same 3 things to get unstuck and move forward in your own life.

Today is the 5 year anniversary of my wife, Karen, passing away. Here's what I did today to remember her and other things that continue to help me navigate the grieving process. Thank you all for your love, support, and prayers.

As we get ready for 2024, what projects, tasks, and mental loops do we need to close? What would your mind look like if it were free from all the things swirling in the background waiting to be completed?

I had dinner with a great friend who gave the great reminder that sometimes our biggest cheerleader needs to be the person looking back at us in the mirror.

How do we soak in beautiful moments in our day to day comings and goings?

There are lots of spoilers in this episode as I compare and contrast the finales of Ted Lasso, Cheers, Friends, Seinfeld, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Some doors are opened. Some doors are closed. Some just leave a tiny crack.

Have you ever used the phrase “it is what it is?” Here's why it one of my least favorite and most favorite sayings.

I've been thinking about schedule, how I choose to invest my time and the difference between being busy and active. Are you busy or active?

The past 5 years, around this time, I have hit a health plateau. Something has happened in my mind and I just quit going to the gym and eating healthy. Today, I got some insight into why that had happened and how I plan to overcome it. Here's how I'm getting past the Plateau.

Most people would think of me as a “glass half full” kind of person, but the reality is that, internally, I've been a “glass half empty” guy all of my life. Here's what I'm doing about it.

At the beginning of the year, I set a habit goal of exercising 30 minutes a day 6 days a week. It occurred to me today that I have updated that daily habit to be more focused and move even closer to my end goal. What adjustments do you need to make in your habits?

For the 4th year in a row I have lost 20 lbs with diet and exercise. What am I doing now to make sure I don't gain it back and have to lose the same 20 next year? It's about focusing on the process over your progress.

Yesterday was Karen's birthday and it was a good day of remembering. Plus, I've been working through some bargaining in my grief journey lately. How can we set our intentions to relive some uncertainty and move forward?

I'm almost a week into giving up coffee and results have not been what I expected. On this episode, I talk about side effects I thought I would have, the side effects I am having, and the change in my quality of sleep. I'm starting to see a major difference in my energy and thinking. What did you give up for Lent? Join the fun and discussion on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Heathmullikinproject.

Over the past several weeks I have felt God calling me to something. Something that will require me to be physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually prepared for. I've felt this pull. This desire. Like a quest. Leading into Lent I was thinking about what I would give up and that's when all the streams crossed and I realized I was about to bite off more than I could chew. What is God calling you to these days? What's your quest? What are you giving up for Lent? Join the fun and discussion on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Heathmullikinproject.

As many of you have heard, there has been an around the clock revival happening on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. It's been an incredible thing to witness from afar. I had the opportunity to interview several folks from Southern Wesleyan who got to attend over the weekend and get their perspective. That conversation sparked lots of thoughts like: who's cleaning the bathrooms and who's running security? It's a great reminder that when God moves it can create logistical nightmares in our lives. Revival is going to make everyone uncomfortable in one way or another. How do we prepare for that and what are the 3 choices we face when the Holy Spirit moves? I'd love your thoughts on this and the revival. This morning, Asbury released an update on their plans moving forward at this link. You can listen to my interview with the Southern Wesleyan Students on the SWU Soul Stories podcast here.

If you've followed my story then you know I am a big fan of Michael Hyatt's work. His new book, Mind Your Mindset, with his daughter, Megan, is a look at the voice inside our head and why it tells us the stories that it does. This book reinforced many things that I have learned and put into practice through my counseling sessions over the past 7 months. I hope it is a game changer for you as well. Here's a link to purchase: https://amzn.to/3YoWUqW.

Thanks to Jon Cole and the amazing leaders who allowed me to share at this year's Western New York District Youth Winter Retreat. It was a phenomenal experience and God was with us. Listen for more details.

I had one of those early morning epiphanies the other day about forgiveness and how forgiving myself led to major mental health breakthroughs on my grief journey. Here's why you need to forgive yourself and start turning off those "What if" valves.

4 years ago today, my wife passed away. Karen was an incredible person and it occurred to me that many of you never met her. On this episode, I give you the lowdown and the background on the woman who captured my heart and changed all of our lives.

It was fun to sit down and chat briefly with Glen Robinson at the recent Wesleyan Pastor's Gathering. Glen is the Executive Pastor of Leadership Development at Crosspoint Church in Lynchburg, Virginia where one of my accountability partners, Josh Ratliff, is the Lead Pastor. Glen and I have many connections. He is one of my wife's first cousins and also interned with me at Central First Wesleyan Church(now Alive Wesleyan) during his time at Southern Wesleyan. Glen talks about his ministry, family, and his recent sabbatical in this episode.