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Matt Hammitt joins us this week with some stories a lot of us can relate to. He's married and has four children and his son was born with half of a heart. He's the former lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. At the beginning, his wife was on the tour with the band. He details His book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children and Faith is very vulnerable talking about the challenges of being on the road without your wife and family, his son almost dying when he was born, not knowing how to deal with marital conflict, imposter syndrome and more. Even though Matt and I talk about some difficulties that we've experienced, we bonded and laughed often throughout this episode. -What should you do when your wife "TRIGGERS" you? -How do you and your wife Grieve? -When you are going through -Does your wife want you to lead your family? -What words has Matt used to work through Imposter Syndome? -Where did the song Lead Me come from? -Is who we hope to be really how people we love see us? CHALLENGE: Do an Audit of your life. Who we are versus who we want to be? What's keeping me from walking it out today? Check out Matt Hammitt's website HERE And check out his new song No Matter the Cost. It's really good. Check out the tour that Matt is on with Kirk Cameron and also check out the great kid's books HERE JOIN our FREE Facebook group for Dads at The Journey of a Christian Dad click HERE Check out my wife and daughter's books on Amazon HERE Check out a book I contributed to called Notes From Dad HERE
Casual Preppers Podcast - Prepping, Survival, Entertainment.
Back to Basics: Food - Ep 227 Quick Series Overview Back to Basics Series: A 12-part series covering essential preparedness topics to build a strong survival foundation. This Episode: Focused on food preparedness — what to store, how much, and the best ways to store it. Episode Highlights Why Food Matters: Food fuels your body and brain, keeps morale high, and helps you stay sharp during a crisis. How Much Food You Need: Short-Term: At least 2 weeks' worth of food for each family member (2,000 calories/day). Mid-Term: Build up to 3–6 months of staples like rice, beans, pasta, and canned goods. Long-Term: Aim for 1 year of food — include freeze-dried meals, bulk grains, and preserved foods. Types of Food to Store: Short-Term: Canned soups, granola bars, and pasta for quick, easy meals. Mid-Term: Bulk staples like rice, oats, beans, and powdered milk in food-grade buckets. Long-Term: Freeze-dried meals in #10 cans, dehydrated fruits, and vacuum-sealed snacks for variety. Storage Tips: Store in cool, dry, dark places — avoid garages or sheds. Use mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, and vacuum sealers for extended freshness. Rotate your food ("Eat what you store, store what you eat") to prevent waste. Takeaway: Food preparedness isn't just about stockpiling — it's about having variety, redundancy, and a rotation plan. Challenge: Do a "food check" at home this week — how many days' worth do you have? Are there any gaps in your supplies? This Podcast is Sponsored By - American Reserves is your trusted partner in emergency preparedness and independence. American Made. American owned. American Reserves. Shop now at https://www.americanreserves.com/ Battlbox - https://www.battlbox.com/pages/casualpreppers LMNT - https://drinkLMNT.com/casualpreppers Tac Pack - www.TacPack.com Wellness Co - https://bit.ly/twc_cpp - Code CPP Use code "CASUALPREPPERS" PREPPING - SURVIVAL - ENTERTAINMENT
In this episode, I'll share my approach to interior design and how you can elevate your own space. Whether you're moving into a new home or just want to refresh your current setup, I'll share practical tips on how to avoid common design mistakes and define your personal style. You'll also hear about my favorite go-to stores for finding stylish, high-quality furniture and decor.Timestamps:00:25 - Austin Update02:30 - Why Discuss Interior Design: I have been obsessed with design for 15 years.03:54 - Mistakes To Avoid: Learn what not to do when designing your space.07:26 - Defining Your Personal Style: How to create a home that feels uniquely you.9:06 - Best Places to Shop for Furniture/Decor: Where I find great pieces for my home.17:25 - Challenge: Do an audit of your home. Does it give you the look and feel you want?My Favorite Furniture/Decor RetailersRuggable: https://ruggable.com/Article: https://www.article.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop_MOsFpgGUIlxFevIeYxmUAfb6W1g9pjGrfzIgnbOIZmGVH8lECB2: https://www.cb2.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJFMYpaRz7itQhzA7bQ0zMCfBVc3khtKxGbXg6gC8vuoY5DZATCrate and Barrel: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/West Elm: https://www.westelm.com/All Modern: https://www.allmodern.com/Target: https://www.target.com/Tribesigns: https://tribesigns.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqMAq0XozLkDPBeJevFGySOt8pTwa3cMqNoJ_eMHbemWggmn5tUSupport The Showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/theintrovertleaderCareer CoachingDo you want to take your career to the next level?Book your free career clarity call here.EngageDon't miss our new episodes, released every other Wednesday; be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, and self-development questions, and I'll answer them on air!Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: TheIntrovertLeaderSTS Career Coaching: www.sts-coaching.comMy Favorite Furniture/Decor RetailersRuggable: https://ruggable.com/Article: https://www.article.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop_MOsFpgGUIlxFevIeYxmUAfb6W1g9pjGrfzIgnbOIZmGVH8lECB2: https://www.cb2.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJFMYpaRz7itQhzA7bQ0zMCfBVc3khtKxGbXg6gC8vuoY5DZATCrate and Barrel: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/West Elm: https://www.westelm.com/All Modern: https://www.allmodern.com/Target: https://www.target.com/Tribesigns:
Today, we're looking at my new favorite hymn about God's nature as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!Questions or Feedback: UnderstandingHymns@outlook.comSubscribe on Your Preferred PlatformSupport OpportunitiesMore Faith-Building ResourcesTimestamps[00:00] - I don't know anything about the author.[00:43] - The lyrics highlight God's triune nature.[01:18] - God exists as eternal, unchanging love.[03:25] - God's triune nature should not be ignored.[07:02] - The Father's ways are perfect.[08:44] - The Son heals us from our sin.[11:57] - The Holy Spirit is our comforter.[14:14] - Challenge: Do you have a right view of God? A right relationship with Jesus?[14:57] - God must exist as multiple persons to be eternal love.[15:46] - Challenge: Are you seeking closeness to God? Or only His power?Song LyricsVerse 1:We magnify our Father God With songs of thoughtful praise; As grateful children we confess How perfect are His ways.We worship Jesus Christ our Lord Who saw our sin and pain And with the Great Physician's skill Restored our health again.Verse 2:We glorify the Holy Ghost For fellowship and aid; In changing times we find ourselves Secure and unafraid.The love of God will never change Throughout eternity; In rev'rence and thankfulness We bless the Trinity!Scripture ReferencesMalachi 3:6 - "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."James 1:17 - "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."Hebrews 13:7-8 - "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever."Romans 8:35-39 - "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."1 John 4:7-16 - "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world....
In this short episode, enjoy solid music, movie, and podcast recommendations. Discover why tackling challenging tasks makes life easier. Celebrate with us as we reach listeners in over 100 countries!Timestamps:00:23 - Austin Update04:17 - Listener Q & A: Your questions, our answers.06:43 - Podcast Milestone: The Introvert Leader podcast now has listeners in over 100 countries. Thank you for making our show a success!07:55 - YouTube: Bike Thoughts playlist, new interview episode coming later this month.09:21 - Challenge: Do the hard thing you've been putting off. Your brain will reward you with extra motivation for the next hard thing.Engage:Don't miss our new episodes, released every other Wednesday; be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, and self-development questions, and I'll answer them on air!Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: TheIntrovertLeaderUnlock Your Career Potential with STS Career Coaching:Embark on a transformative journey with STS Career Coaching, offering career clarity, leadership growth, effective communication, and comprehensive support through various career situations. Book your free career clarity call here.Wanna learn more about STS Coaching? Head to sts-coaching.com to understand what makes our approach unique.
CHALLENGE: Do a blind bag promotion this weekend! You will move slow-selling products while creating a fun, exciting shopping experience for your customers. In this episode we tell you exactly how to do it.In these MONEY TIP episodes, we want to hear from you! Each Friday you'll get a quick strategy to boost your sales that you can test and try over the weekend. On Monday, send us an email or DM and let us know how it goes. Let's win the weekend together!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:HubSpotGet Started for free with Hubspot CRM! HubSpot - Money Tips
Welcome to “Ignite Your Passion with BONNIE LANG” where I've had the privilege of interviewing incredible individuals. Every interview is an opportunity to gain insights and knowledge, to be inspired by their stories and learn from their experiences. Are you ready to get inspired? At just 15 years old, Gabe Garcia embarked on a musical journey, recording his first demo in Nashville, setting the stage for a future that would be written in melodies and chords. From strumming a guitar to sharing stages with legends, and even gracing national television, Gabe's path is a testament to resilience, dedication, and a deep-rooted love for music. Through the highs and lows, the twists and turns, he's continued to follow his passion, a true testament to the power of music in shaping a life., whose music and determination have inspired countless others along the way.Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and spread the word about this podcast among your friends. If you know someone passionate about their craft, drop me a message—I'd be thrilled to feature them as a guest!Today's Challenge:Do you have unfinished business? Is there something you'd love to do but think you can't?I know it might feel like an uphill climb, and doubts may be echoing in your mind, but I want you to pause for a moment. Take a deep breath and remember this: every journey starts with a single step, and you've got what it takes to take that step.Know this: every successful person has been there facing uncertainty and believing in a dream that seemed beyond reach. But they pushed forward, they persevered, and they turned their passion into their reality.I recently had a life-and-death experience with my spouse. It's reminded me how the time we have here is such a precious gift. So why keep waiting on a dream or a goal or something we're passionate about? Start taking steps.What helped me was my Positively You course.Through a journey of self-discovery, I was able to create a roadmap that will help me continue my personal growth. You can take the first step toward your empowered self with my FREE self assessment Quiz. Be among the first 10 to grab a seat in my online course and you'll get an exclusive rate! Visit bonnielang.com/IGNITEYOU for more detailsThank you for listening, I truly appreciate you! I hope you find as much inspiration in these amazing interviews as I do. Remember to hit that subscribe button. If you or someone you know is deeply passionate about their work or you have a topic in mind for discussion, drop me a message at Bonnie@BonnieLang.com.Connect with GabeGabe Garcia's WebsiteWishing you a fantastic day, dear friends! Sending you an abundance of peace, love, happiness and hugs. Connect with Bonnie: https://www.bonnielang.com/igniteConnect with Bonnie on Instagram: @bonnielang.com
The Book of James teaches us that trials are not without purpose. Actually, the proper handling of trials will lead to a stronger faith! In the midst of trials and suffering we must be careful of sin. God wants us to resist temptation at the heart level, the level of our desires, and avoid the maturation of sin. We know, that no matter the temptation or circumstance, the Lord gives us everything we need for victory. Pastor's Challenge: • Do you recognize life's trials as opportunities to grow in your faith? This is important because we may be facing bigger challenges later in our lives. • Who do you have that you confess your sins to? • Find one person that you can be completely transparent with.
CHALLENGE: Do a flash sale this weekend! Don't sweat it, in this episode we're going to walk you through every step of successfully putting on a flash sale: Planning, promotion, and performance review.In these MONEY TIP episodes, we want to hear from you! Each Friday you'll get a quick strategy to boost your sales that you can test and try over the weekend. On Monday, send us an email or DM and let us know how it goes. Let's win the weekend together!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:HubSpotGet Started for free with Hubspot CRM! HubSpot - Money Tips
· Welcome and shoutout! Happy August & Happy Birthday Leo Friends! · It's still time to “Go Outside” and enjoy the Summer! · Be inspired by the Leo energy to improve your Beauty & Appearance · The energy and will to evolve, step up or move on to the next level! · Rejoice and applaud the blessings of your neighbors! Attract that Love to you too! · Looking forward to Love and Loyalty with a Partner! Rejoice in Love! · Revisit your Heart and pour more Love and more heart into your Desires · August 5, 2023- The Alabama Sweet Tea Party & my two cents · A good ole fist fight and Praise God there were no Guns or Killing! · Get fired up and stand up for something! Know what's worth fighting for! · Shout out to the Women that jump in to defend their Men in a fair fight! · Who ya wit? Who is a part of your chosen soul family? Where's your Pack? · Take more pride in your happiness & live from the Heart more. Show up for You. · “Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya!” – OG Frank · What is your protection plan? Are you being proactive in your Security? · When the fire burns out…reignite or start a new fire? · Hungry for what?! What are your cravings and desires? Driven by HUNGER! · Challenge: Do one thing today that scares the f**k out of you. Put yourself out there! · Final Cup of CheChe & Announcements · Add me on IG- @CheCheBabe @MyVirgoFriendPodcast @MyCoachCheChe o Feature me as a guest on your podcast! Let's collaborate! o If you want to submit your questions to me for advice or feedback, you're welcome to email me at askcherelle@myvirgofriend.com or cheche@myvirgofriend.com
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25 (NIV) the Disease to Please (Dr. Harriet Braiker) We are obsessing over what others think. We are overly sensitive to criticism. We have a hard time saying no. The easiest way to FORGET what God thinks about you is becoming OBSESSED with what others think about you. HOW DO WE OVERCOME THE DISEASE TO PLEASE? FOCUS ON PLEASING GOD OVER PLEASING PEOPLE. Obviously, I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant. Gal 1:10 NLT LIVE FROM THE APPROVAL OF GOD INSTEAD OF FOR THE APPROVAL OF PEOPLE. On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NIV) BOTTOM LINE: You win within whenever your identity is secure with HIM. THE CHALLENGE: Do one thing to apply the gospel daily.
NOTES: The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15 (NIV) Work wasn't intended to be a CURSE. It was a GIFT. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… Colossians 3:23 (NIV) How do I live my faith where I make my living? LEAN INTO YOUR PURPOSE: VIEW YOUR WORK AS A MISSION. LIVE WITH INTEGRITY START A CONVERSATION CARE FOR PEOPLE SUPPORT EACH OTHER BOTTOM LINE: The purpose of your LIFE at WORK is to show that Jesus is at WORK in your LIFE. THE CHALLENGE: Do one thing to live your FAITH where you make your LIVING.
Today's episode discusses the hope found in Genesis 16-17 and ultimately the hope found in our God. Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Member, Julie Fowler, diving into the depths of what genuine hopefulness in the midst of trial and struggle.Today's Challenge: Do you actually believe you serve a God who HEARS YOU and SEES YOU? What would it look like to operate in that hope today?For more information on the Shiloh Ministry: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/shilohJoin The Journey Adult Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNV27BLB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_23YV88FNJN4E08R8H7N9
This week I decided I would issue you a challenge.The Challenge: Do something today that you enjoy and let yourself enjoy it. Take the extra moments you need to recognize how great that particular task or moment is. Let yourself do it until you can say “I've never felt so alive”Find out more about the Retire Confidently ProgramPurchase The Secure Solution: Creating a High-Quality Retirement in a Low-Interest-Rate World Telton W Hall, CFP® is a husband, father, retirement planning expert, small-town-boy at heart, nationally published author, sought-after speaker, former college basketball player, founder/owner/team member of Utah based Advanced Financial Planning LLC, hiking enthusiast, Jesus follower, business leader, team builder, and to the core Telton is an educator.
The Hands of the Leader Three types of leaders: The pointing-finger leader. The close-fisted leader. The open-handed leader. *Circle which one Jesus was. If you want to lead like Jesus, then you'll serve with open hands. The call of Peter: What does Jesus do when he calls Peter? The Development of Peter: What are some things Jesus does as he develops Peter into a leader? The Commission of Peter: What did Jesus ask Peter to do? Want to lead like Jesus? Three things: 1. Clearly define the call 2. Demonstrate in the development 3. Encourage in the commission. BOTTOM LINE: If you want to lead like Jesus, then you'll serve with open hands. CHALLENGE: Do something for someone you lead this week.
This last year, when the COVID lockdowns happened, I took advantage of the space in my schedule to get started on a physical fitness routine, and I tell you, I made some great progress. It was a decision that benefited me in multiple ways and made me feel better overall. But once the pandemic restrictions lessened, I slacked on my new habit. It was a choice I made, but it was fueled by a handful of lies that I was telling myself, things like, “I do not have the time anymore” or “It is not that important.” The reality is that my fitness routine was one of the best things I was doing for my health and overall productivity and success. I did not come to this realization until I took time to reflect on the past year. When I did, it all came into focus and I found an area in my life where I can make a change that improves my life going forward. Taking the time to reflect is powerful. This episode is aimed at giving you the tools you need to use the power of reflection in beneficial ways in your life. [bctt tweet="CHALLENGE: Do you regularly reflect on the past to build a better future? Listen to this episode of #BestInWealth for a guided self-assessment tour! #investing #PersonalGrowth #retirement #PersonalFinance " username=""] Outline of This Episode What is reflection? [1:29] Studies that show the importance and benefits of reflection [9:10] Questions to help you reflect on the last year [11:32] What IS reflection? If we are going to take the time to reflect, we should start out with a clear definition of what we mean. REFLECT: Serious thought or consideration This kind of consideration can be focused on anything — your day, your week, the last year (what we will be doing), recent events, or serious situations or truths. There is honestly no limit to what you can spend time reflecting upon. In this episode, what I am encouraging you to do is to come with me on a guided process of reflection on what took place in the past year (2021). If we are going to take our role as Family Stewards seriously, then reflection is essential. Why? Let us just recap the situation we all went through this past year: When COVID hit, we were all busy with the activities and responsibilities of life. But the pandemic slowed our pace of life, in some cases to a crawl. We had the opportunity to sit with family at dinner, to have deeper and longer conversations, to reflect on things in ways we truly needed. But now that life has picked up its pace once again, we have pushed some or many of those things out of our lives again, to our detriment. A time of intentional reflection is going to serve all of us well if we wish to keep the benefits of the things we learned in the past year. [bctt tweet="What IS reflection and why is it so beneficial? Listen to this episode to hear what recent studies say about the benefits and power of personal reflection. #BestInWealth #investing #PersonalGrowth #retirement #PersonalFinance " username=""] QUESTION: Was 2021 mostly a good year or mostly a bad year? When we answer questions like this our minds take a very natural and expected turn. We recall one or two major life events and whether or not those were positive or negative, we make our assessment of the entire year. So, for example… Did you get married in 2021? Following the advice outline on this podcast, did you get out of debt? Did you buy or moved into a new home? Did you start a new career or job? Those are all exciting things, so if you experienced them in the last year you may feel your year was a good one. But what if you… lost your home or your job? Experienced the death of a loved one? Endured a health crisis? If those types of things characterized your 2021, you may say it was a bad year. But here is the point: Good or bad, there are many lessons that can be learned from the things we experienced. Circumstances, mistakes, etc. can be used to our benefit if we
Hello and welcome back to The Conscious Cafe! Today marks Day Seven of the 30 day challenge, Joy to the Soul. Each day, I will be detailing my experiences and answers to the prompts, and I hope you will join me! Want to join me on the journey? Sign up here: Join the 30-Day Experience:Joy to the Soul (ck.page) Here are the Day Seven prompts if you want to follow along:Journal Prompt: Do a stream of consciousness on how this limiting belief makes you feel. Leave nothing out- both the good and the bad. Limiting beliefs often make us feel awful, but they also give us some beneficial feeling- otherwise we would have let them go by now.Gratitude Prompt: What is your favorite sound, smell, and/or taste in the world?Mantra: I am letting go of old, negative beliefs that are holding me back. I am free from worry and regret.Quotes: Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself you have built against it. -RumiLife is painful. Change is painful. Growth is painful. But in the end, nothing is as painful as being stuck where you don't belong. – Angel and Marc ChernoffNever forget that walking away from something is brave, even if you stumble a little on your way out the door. -Mandy HaleQuestion: What do I need the most today?Challenge: Do something creative- paint, write a poem, dance, collage, intuitive action, anything that sparks your creativity.Let's journey Into The Deep, together. Find me on: Instagram: ☁️ Izzy ☁️ (@izzy.intothedeep) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Consciousness, Spirituality, and The Human Experience: Into The Deep | Facebook Website: Home - Into The Deep (welcometothedeep.com) Newsletter: Collectively Quantum (list-manage.com) Email: isabel@welcometothedeep.com
Hello and welcome back to The Conscious Cafe! Today marks the start of the 30 day challenge, Joy to the Soul. Each day, I will be detailing my experiences and answers to the prompts, and I hope you will join me!Want to join me on the journey? Sign up here: Join the 30-Day Experience:Joy to the Soul (ck.page)Here are Day One's prompts if you want to follow along:Journal Prompt: What do you need to work on during this challenge? What do you hope to get out of it? List three reasons you began and three goals you want to accomplish by the end.Gratitude Prompt: Describe a space in your home that makes you happy. Try to spend some time there every day for the rest of this challenge.Mantra: I am open to release and transformation. I am ready to embrace this season of change.Inspirational Quotes: “We cannot become what we want by remaining who we are.” – Max Depree“And then she realized that the fresh start was hers for the taking, that she could be the woman she's always seen on the distant horizon- her future self. One step at a time. Starting today.” – Unknown“The wound is not my fault, but the healing is my responsibility.” -Marianne WilliamsonQuestion: What is the most loving thing I can do for myself today?Challenge: Do something cathartic- whack a pillow, yell out loud, or shake your entire body. Move your energy and get it ready to release.Beautiful Chorus Music: Music | Beautiful Chorus (bandcamp.com)Let's journey Into The Deep, together. Find me on:Instagram: ☁️ Izzy ☁️ (@izzy.intothedeep) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: Consciousness, Spirituality, and The Human Experience: Into The Deep | FacebookWebsite: Home - Into The Deep (welcometothedeep.com)Newsletter: Collectively Quantum (list-manage.com)Email: isabel@welcometothedeep.com
I am excited to have Beth Edmiston share her passion with you today. We dive into the month of the military child, but it is not just the celebration of kids. Today we celebrate our bodies that help us live of best lives. Beth shares her wealth of physical therapy knowledge with us. She gives wonderful exercises and steps to take while learning how your body moves together. Are you excited to hear how you can move to your fullest potential and feel great? Me too!Timestamp2:30 Beth Edmiston education in Physical Therapy, 20+ years in her career, she went on to learn extensively about Pilates rehab as well in 20044:30 A Core Solution – practice in Ocean Springs, MS6:55 Finding your perfect posture7:30 Kids can do “tummy time” during screen time – better cervical position8:17 Screen time decreases imagination, how kids adapt and react to situations and with greater than 7 hours or longer screen time daily can thin the brain cortex11:30 Challenge: Do a stretch during a commercial break. Ex. Plank 15:05 Imagery is a great way to educate kids and adults on the best practice for posture16:55 Do not “tuck your tail” A better image is to pull the pubic bone to belly button – zip up. Keep a strong base while walking- hold in belly- long tall posture (keep in mind a strong core)22:22 Pilates – a program to help learn movement25:40 When is the right time to find a physical therapist28:37 What does a physical therapist look for during an evaluation? Range of motion, strengths, very comprehensive31:46 Physical therapy in children can help with headaches and dizziness33:25- 35:10 – Exercises and how to count reps36:46 Good Posture is ears over shoulders, over ribs, over pelvis38:18 Good breathing practices40:10 Dry needling 47:56 Key takeawaysA Core Solution – www.acoresolution.comEmail: acoresolutionpt@gmail.comFB: @acsphysicaltherapyFollow me:FB and IG @inspiringthymeBlog: www.inspiringthyme.com #inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #physicaltherapy #movement #moveyourbody #breathingtechniques #pilates #pilatesrehab #evaluation #bestlife #headache #dizziness #posture #screentimeposture #loveyourbody #monthofthemilitarychild #militarychild #children
A few years ago, my wife Linda and I were blessed to go to Israel. One of the most impactful places we visited was the Sea of Galilee. As we walked the shore, story after story from the Gospels came to my mind. It was here that Jesus spent so much time with his disciples. It was here that he called many of them to follow him and to be his disciples. Bible scholars believe these 12 men were very young, possible even teenagers. Imagine leaving family, friends, and responsibilities to follow and learn from this new Rabbi. There was something different about Jesus, something so compelling they were willing to leave everything behind to follow him.Over the next three years they would be eye witnesses to his miraculous power, his interactions with the hurting, the broken and the lost. They would hear his teaching and would think, “no one teaches like Jesus.” These men would follow him everywhere he went. They would have access to him that no one else would have. They would follow him…all the way to the cross.Deeply impacted by the resurrection, these men would give Jesus their lives. They would obey his command to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to make disciples of all nations.I love reading Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John because we get to read the first hand report of the life and ministry of Jesus. As I read the gospels each year, I am struck with the call to follow and I recognize it wasn't a call just for 12 young men who lived in the Galilee region of Israel. It's a call for everyone of us.I don't believe being a disciple is an option. Some Christians seem to think discipleship is an optional second level of Christianity. You know…for those who are really serious, and even fanatical.No, the call to follow, the call to be a disciple comes to us all. Matthew 10:38 - “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”This is the first mention of the cross in Mathew's gospel. The statement must have shocked the disciples of Jesus. At this point, these 12 men did not know Jesus would die on a cross. Of course, they were familiar with the Roman method of execution by crucifixion. But in this sentence Jesus seems to be likening discipleship with the horror of crucifixion. How can this be? What is Jesus saying? What is our cross to bear? Jesus is not referring to a particular difficulty, annoyance, or trial you must face. Sometimes I hear people say, “Well, I guess this is just my cross to bear.” This is not what Jesus is referring to in Matthew 10:38.Jesus is saying that true discipleship is a death to self and a resurrected life unto God. It is death to our selfish will, our sinful nature, and our old life. It is following Jesus and walking in the new life he would offer us.What these 12 men would learn is that the dying to self and the walking in new life is something they would do daily. This is Christ's call for discipleship. I hope you hear his call. He's calling people like you and me to deny ourselves, to take up our cross, and to follow him.Everyone one of us listening today struggle with surrendering to God. It's hard to yield our will to God's will. But what we gain is so much greater than what we lose. That's why Paul says in Philippians 3:7-8:“But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.”Today's Challenge: Do you hear the voice of the savior calling you to follow? Do you hear him asking you to deny yourself, to take up your cross, and to follow him with all that you are and all that you have? Receive this truth today: everything you need is on the other side of surrendering your life to Jesus.
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I'll never forget a quote by Billy Graham. He once said, “Heaven is full of answers to prayers for which no one ever bothered to ask.” This quote has stayed with me for quite some time. James 4:2 says, “You do not have because you do not ask God.”Sometimes our problem is that we haven't asked God at all, but another problem is that we have stopped asking him. We started out well, but along the way became discouraged, and we gave up.In Luke 18, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow. It's a story about a woman who needed assistance. She kept coming back to the judge. She didn't stop. Eventually, the judge answered her request. The point of the story is if an earthly judge is willing to answer the persistent request of a person, how much more will our good Father answer our requests.In verse 1 of Luke 18 we learn why Jesus told the parable. The bible says, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”Can I ask you a question? What prayers have you given up on?•1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray continually.” Pray until the answer comes. We know that God answers prayer according to his will. We often do not know God's will in a particular situation, so we continue to pray and believe. In God's time he will answer. Here are some things I'm learning about persevering in prayer:•Perseverance in prayer builds character and faithfulness•We persist in prayer because we expect God to answer our prayers. Prayer is always to be connected with faith. •God never delays his answers because of a lack of care or a lack of powerHere's something to understand: Persistence in prayer is for our benefit, not God's.If we always got exactly what we wanted the first time we asked, we would inevitably begin to treat God as our genie, only summoned forth to give us more wishes. But that is precisely what prayer calls into question: What do you really want?Persistence brings us to the true center of prayer, which is not something but someone. Persistence deepens our relationship with God and compels the heart to examine what it really wants most. When I pray do I really want God's will? Do I want God even more than I want what I am asking for? I am confident that there have been many times I have prayed for things that were not good for me. They seemed good at the moment. I may have even thought they were God's will. But later, I realized I was misguided and even selfish in my prayers. God answering my prayers, the way I desired would have been terrible for me.God uses persistence in prayer to purge our desires. God also uses persistence in prayer to mold, even transform, our desires, to change how we pray and even what we are praying for so that we gradually come to pray closer to the heart of God's will. The Apostle Paul prayed three times for a “thorn in the flesh” to be removed. He never tells us what it is, simply that it is painful, a source of torment, “a messenger of Satan.” When God didn't answer his prayer as asked, Paul changed how he was praying. He prayed that God would help him to rely on God's grace, God's strength, God's power, which was made perfect in Paul's weakness.No doubt you have your story of frustrations in prayer. Be encouraged this morning. Persistence does not guarantee that you will get what you asked for, but it does promise you will get something better…a deeper and more intimate relationship with God.Today's Challenge: Do we trust that God is in control? Do we trust that he know best for our lives? Are we confident that he loves us? If the answer to those questions is yes, then keep praying. Keep waiting on God. He is faithful.
We've all known Christians who are no longer walking with the Lord. They have fallen away. At one point their hearts were warm and on fire for God, but today they are no were to be found. We all know the struggles of our own hearts. We face temptations. We live with ups and downs.The good news is that God offers to us Restoring Grace. When we have blown it, when we walk away, when we stumble and fall. The grace of God is available to restore us and to bring us back to where we need to be in God. Lamentations 5:21 – “Restore us to yourself, Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old.”Maybe today, you are at a place in your life where you need God to restore you. Ps. 23 – “He restores my soul.” Perhaps you were once walking with God. Possibly you once knew God in a personal way, but somehow you allowed yourself to drift away. Maybe you willfully rejected God and went back into a lifestyle of deliberate sin. I want you to know that the same grace that brought you to Christ in the first place, is the same grace that will restore you.Lies we believe: “I've gone too far.” “I've done too much.” “I've failed too many times.” “I can't overcome this.” Romans 5:20 – “But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.”When I think of being restored to God, I think of King David's prayer in Psalm 51. David had committed adultery and murder. The prophet Nathan confronted him over his son. Here's David's prayer…"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."1.Being restored by grace requires a change of heart.Psalm 51:3-4 – “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.”Restoration involves brokenness. Confession. Repentance. When these things are evident in our life God is incredibly gracious to restore us.2.Being restored by grace includes a change of mind.The principle here is that we have to change our mind about who is in control of our lives. We cannot blame our sin on anyone else. We cannot blame our sin on the Devil. We are responsible for our own lives. It does no good to say, "I am a victim of my environment, or a victim of my circumstances, or a victim of genealogy, or a victim of bad luck."A change of heart. A change of mind. A change of direction. Do you know what all of this adds up to? Repentance.Today's Challenge: Do you need to be restored to God? Believe this truth: God is in the restoration business. Come to him with a sincere heart. Confess your sins. Repent. and Begin again. Follow on social:Facebook.com/5minutediscipleshipInstagram.com/5minutediscipleshipClick here to learn how you can start your own podcast.
The decisions on how we use our time is a matter of what we value. Time is an amazing resource. We should wake up every day and recognize what a gift God has given to us. Time is the one resource we can spend but can never get more of. We can make more money, but we cannot make more time.Time is interesting. The Average American will live 28,000 days (75 years). 23 years sleeping. 17 years working. 11 years watching TV (25 hours a week). 6 years traveling. 1 year in church.You might be wondering if the Bible says anything about time. Yes it does.Ephesians 5:15-16 - “ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”Notice carefully what these verses say… 1. Be careful how you live your life.These verses teach us that our time is important and to not be frivolous; not to be foolish. Your time is your life. Live your life on purpose, not on accident. Why should we be careful? Because followers of Christ live in a way to honor God. Everything matters! 2. Be wise about your decisions.Our problem is not that we don't have enough time. The problem is that we don't always use our time wisely. We make poor decisions. And because we make poor decisions, we have increased stress and pressure in our lives.We all have the same amount of time. That's not true of money. Some people have a lot money. Some people have very little money. Most people are somewhere in the middle. But when it comes to time every single one of us has the exact same amount. We all get 168 hours each week. 3. Make the most of every opportunity.The Bible is teaching us how to manage our time in a way that pleases God. Make the most of your opportunities! Find out where your time is going. Are you losing time? Are you wasting time? Where is it going? Identify the time wasters.Then ask yourself the question… “Is this really how I want to spend my life? Remember your time is your life.” God is only giving you so much. How are you going to use it? Consider this quote: Effective time management is not about doing more. It's about doing what matters most.Time is a gift. Your life is a gift. You and I are managers of the time God has give us. Will you and I choose to use the most valuable resource God has given us for his glory and for his purpose?I grew up hearing this old quote that is still true today: “Life is short. It will not last, only what's done for Christ will last!”Today's Challenge: Do an inventory of your time. Track your time to determine if you are scheduling your values and your priorities. Decide to honor God with how you invest your time. Visit the website: 5MinuteDiscipleship.comFollow on social:Facebook.com/5minutediscipleshipInstagram.com/5minutediscipleshipClick here to learn how you can start your own podcast.
The Pursuit Youth and Family Podcast - Episode 5This podcast is meant to be fun, light-hearted, and dig into the Word of God in interesting ways. This is good for youth or anybody who likes having a little fun while learning about the Bible and Jesus Christ.This week:Youth group member Katlyn sits in on the fun, and we chat with her about being a Camp CounselorNathan talks about distractions (Matthew 19: 16-22) - How are you distracted? How do you help remove distractions?The team considers, debates, and gets derailed by a new segment we call GOOD or GROSS! Challenge: Do you have any foods/food combos that you love or you think are controversial? Send them to us.Get a hold of us at kerkefree@gmail.com to share something funny or to ask questions.Remember! READ. YOUR. BIBLE!Kerkhoven Evangelical Free ChurchYouth Group - Youth MinistryFamily
In this episode, we talk about how to change yourself. Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps What is Reciprocal Determinism: "According to psychologist Albert Bandura, reciprocal determinism is a model composed of three factors that influence behavior: the environment, the individual, and the behavior itself. According to this theory, an individual's behavior influences and is influenced by both the social world and personal characteristics." Behavior "behavior is controlled or determined by the individual, through cognitive processes, and by the environment, through external social stimulus events." Environment "the physical surroundings around the individual that contain potentially reinforcing stimuli, including people who are present (or absent). " Individual "all the characteristics that have been rewarded in the past. Personality and cognitive factors play an important part in how a person behaves, including all of the individual's expectations, beliefs, and unique personality characteristics." Each of these factors over the course of your life have combined in unimaginable ways to create you. The combinations are endless and so you are unique. How can we use this to change in the future? Change behavior Change environment Change yourself By changing one of these things you change the potential combinations going forward. By changing all of these things you completely shatter the path you were travelling. Challenge: Do something different today Go somewhere new today Respond to something differently today Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-reciprocal-determinism-2795907 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Deep Sleep Sounds Podcast: The Deep Sleep Sounds podcast is a sleep sounds and white noise podcast. Using high quality, binaural sounds, the Deep Sleep Sounds podcast is designed to help listeners relax their mind and help them drift off to sleep. https://open.spotify.com/show/08OoufgDXbghIZdJsM5dtm?si=-e8OCxo7QSW00JxLJ4CuTg
Happy Tuesday, Freaky Friends! We're deep into the Intimacy Series (no pun intended) and this week we're still giving love to our bodies. What better way to love to love your body than to show it the exercise it craves! This week, we brought on Elena - founder of Bless the Body. Bless the Body is a host of workouts and communities designed to edify women from the inside out. Bless the Body is also home to Elena's 'The Millennial Mompreneur' community and podcast consisting of a community of women committed to their growth as CEO's of their bodies, babies, and businesses. So, let's get into it: Get This Off My Chest - Shortly after hearing about the senseless murder of Ahmaud Arbery, we have a mental health check in and remind ourselves that it's not only ok to not be ok, but it's also ok to try to be ok in order to make it through another day. Topic of the Day - Elena talks Fitness, Confidence & Sex Drive Elena shares her Sex Story! We Share the Key to Sustainable Exercise & Discuss the Importance of Finding Something that Speaks to Your Soul Elena gives us the Real Deal on Building You Dream Body & Waist Trainers Meanwhile, we Discovered the Most Hidden Gem of Exercise - Kegels How working out can be spiritual We get Elena's take on Maintaining Confidence as Discussed in her Podcast Episode "From Hot Girl to Wifey: 3 Ways to Own your Evolution" And then somehow, we end up on a 10 minute rant about the clitoris - thank You again God! This Week's Challenge: Do your Kegels and Find an Exercise you enjoy Throw It Back - Summed up simply? Own who you are; Make Exercise a Lifestyle; and Kegel, sis. Kegel! What's your favorite form of fitness? Let us know by engaging with us on IG @goingnottoodeeppodcast or by email at goingnottoodeeppodcast@gmail.com
Day 12 Challenge: Do something just for you!
If you're someone who struggles to connect with your soul, this episode is a love note to help you do that. We talk about moon cycles and doing what you choose to during them. We talk about taking care of yourself, your needs and what your soul needs. Are we really afraid of the unknown or... It's time to get out of our own way, whatever your thing is, DO IT! Your soul knows your future, in any given choice because it knows no matter what path you choose. Find ways to connect to your soul that works for you. I share some examples. Are you willing to do the work to connect to that part of you that knows the path you are on? Challenge: Do something loving for yourself each day and if you choose to share your loving actions for yourself on social media and tag me in them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/Soul-FULL/message
The Emilys explore the self-loathing and shame that can oftentimes accompany GUILT. The hosts differentiate between proportionate normal guilt versus the disproportionate kind. Are you punishing yourself? We’re trained to bully ourselves we’re not trained to look inside and be okay with what’s in there or be okay with making mistakes. Challenge: Do one of … Continue reading Season Finale! →
Encourage your dreams. If you can't change the world yet, what can you do to change your world? Courage is the only thing you need to reach your dream, to change your world. Is money stopping you? Then make a good business/money/savings goal! Is it your fear of travel? Try a small road trip or get on a plane the next time you have to go anymore. When you reach for your dreams, there are those who will automatically want to bring you down. A lot of the time, its those who are closest to you. Sometimes you have to let it roll off your back, make your goals and get after them! With great reward, there is great risk. So how do we get the skill set to accomplish our goals? Here is the Challenge: Do what scares you! When you do things that scare you, you become more courageous. You grow, you become powerful. You can become fearless. Sometimes its your lack of understanding that makes you scared, when looking into a fear makes it less scary. Either way, it needs to be conquered! Final Challenge: Make a list of things that scare you and do them! Get a group of friends that are supportive or will even do it with you. Here are additional resources to help you feel joyful and happy more often: Creating the Life You WANT to Live G.O.A.L. -- Get Out And Live! Using Family Vision Boards to Strengthen Family Culture Habits of a Successful Family Extraordinary Family Life Group Coaching
Ari Gunzburg joins us today as we discuss success, and how we can use our hobbies to be more successful. We’ll also be talking about how to instill good habits within ourselves, social media, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of other things. This show is a conversation format, and as such, it does wander from the topic at times. Enjoy! Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Our Guest 04:00 Ari Gunzburg - Who are you? 05:00 Wilderness Liaisons 10:30 Motivational Speaking 11:30 Whole Foods 13:30 Coffee 19:30 Bike Rides/TRAM (The Ride Across Minnesota) 22:30 Backpack meals 24:45 How to enjoy our hobbies more. 29:00 Malcolm Gladwell on choices 34:00 Black Friday 40:30 Last Week’s Challenge (Do not engage in social media) 60:30 Happiness Fact (1) 62:00 Happiness Quote (2) 63:00 This Week’s Challenge (Go visit a lake) 64:25 Outro Sources: Happier people live longer (“Personality Processes and Individual Differences”, Danner, Deborah D., Snowdon, David A., and Friesen, Wallace V., University of Kentucky, 2001) “Happiness is a habit - cultivate it.” - Elbert Hubbard For more What Makes You Happy?, read our blog, www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com/wmyh What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutlet Guest: Ari Gunzburg Hosted By: Dovid Stern
How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public About This Episode: In our quest to live more vibrant lives, we can't be an island. Sometimes we have to invest a bit more effort in our relationships, especially in our marriages or love relationships. In this episode I share 5 easy ways you can invest in your marriage this week. Challenge: Do one or more of the following this week: Have a conversation about shame and commit to avoid shaming each other moving foward. Have a weekly marriage meeting (check out Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted) Take the Five Love Languages Quiz (bonus if you read the book: The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman) Go on a weekly date. More physical intimacy (helloooo, oxytocin and dopamine. Yes, please!) Links from this Episode: Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman The Five Love Languages Quiz How to Leave a Review: Click here to watch a quick video to learn how to leave a review. How to Subscribe to Vibrant Happy Women: Apple Podcasts · Android · Overcast · Castbox · Radio Public Comments: If you’d like to make a comment or leave feedback about the podcast, leave us a phone message at 1-608-352-6586 or email us at support@jenriday.com
“He who has no goal goes no where” Your goals serves as your guiding light to your destination. In this episode we look at the Top 7 Resolutions you can consider for the coming year. Top 7 Resolutions to Consider Learn a new SKILL Start a side business – moonlighting Travel to a village/a foreign land Volunteer to serve – community Keep a Journal/ Write a book Stay healthy – exercise, eat well, have regular medical check-ups Make a 360-day Challenge – Do something daily for the whole year. Eg. As an author, a challenge to write 300 words article every day. Download the infographic Recommended Books: Skills Every young Executive Must Have HOOKED: Overcoming Social Media Addiction Rebrand: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Branding Branding Simplified Books by Bernard Kelvin Clive
In this episode, Megan answers questions from listeners and followers. Questions: 1. What do you think about new brands using free stuff instead of paid stuff? 2. How do I decide which niche to follow? 3. What do you think about Instagram stories? 4. What can I do to get better at scheduling? What is a good way to start discipline? 5. What is one thing that you think entrepreneurs get wrong with e-commerce 6. I really want to leave my job but my family keeps expressing concerns on my finances, what do you recommend I do? 7. Being afraid of trying because of rejection. Challenge: Do one thing that you are afraid of because of rejections. Follow Megan on Twitter: @meganpluscoffee Pinterest: meganpluscoffee Instagram: @meganpluscoffee Facebook: facebook.com/meganbrame Freshbooks Free 30 day trial: meganbrame.com/freshbooks
In this episode, Megan answers questions from listeners and followers. Questions: 1. What do you think about new brands using free stuff instead of paid stuff? 2. How do I decide which niche to follow? 3. What do you think about Instagram stories? 4. What can I do to get better at scheduling? What is a good way to start discipline? 5. What is one thing that you think entrepreneurs get wrong with e-commerce 6. I really want to leave my job but my family keeps expressing concerns on my finances, what do you recommend I do? 7. Being afraid of trying because of rejection. Challenge: Do one thing that you are afraid of because of rejections. Follow Megan on Twitter: @meganpluscoffee Pinterest: meganpluscoffee Instagram: @meganpluscoffee Facebook: facebook.com/meganbrame Freshbooks Free 30 day trial: meganbrame.com/freshbooks
Jim Ellermeyer discusses listening. Not just how much we listen to others, but listening to ourselves. How can we return to our foundation and roots and repair the damage our inner critic have done? Challenge: Do something nice for yourself today. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.