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This Memorial Day weekend, we honor the brave men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom—and reflect on the One who gave His life for our eternal freedom. In today's message, Pastor Bailey takes us back to John 1 and walks us through a powerful 3-step journey every disciple must take: Talk to Jesus Talk like Jesus Talk about Jesus With real-life stories, Scripture insights, and a fresh lens on the calling of the first disciples, this message reminds us that following Jesus isn't complicated—but it is transformational. Discover how simply talking to Him can change everything about the way we live, speak, and love others. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned disciple, today's message will inspire you to open your mouth, lift your heart, and let Jesus be on your lips—every day. Scripture Focus: John 1:35–51 Key Phrase: “Come and see.” Challenge: Make talking about Jesus normal in your everyday life.

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“High achievers don't wait for success. They create it.”   Is success something that happens to you, or something you make happen? Corinne Morahan kicks off a four-part series designed to help you step into your highest potential without waiting for the perfect moment, permission, or a step-by-step guide from someone else.   This episode breaks down three key shifts that set high achievers apart. First, define your next level vision. What does success actually look like for you? Too many people chase goals that don't align with what they truly want, only to feel unfulfilled when they get there. Next, audit your habits. Are you filling your days with busy work, or are you making strategic moves that drive real progress? Finally, step into CEO energy. The most successful people don't second-guess every decision. They trust themselves, act with certainty, and move forward even when fear is in the mix.   Corinne challenges you to take one bold step today: make a decision you've been avoiding, without polling others for advice first. This series is all about momentum, and it starts with you taking the lead.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction  00:34 Success Isn't Random 01:17 Radical Responsibility 01:50 Excuses vs. Action Steps 02:53 Step 1: Define Your Next Level Vision 05:25 Step 2: Audit Your Habits 08:38 Step 3: Commit to CEO Energy 10:13 Challenge: Make a Decision Today 10:34 Bonus Challenge: No Consultation 10:57 Closing   Links Connect With Corinne: https://www.gridandglam.com/ https://www.corinnemorahan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/ https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnemorahan/ https://www.facebook.com/gridandglam https://www.youtube.com/@gridandglam1 Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Welcome back business builders! In this week's episode I want to cover overcoming the critical shift from a startup mindset to stepping into the role of strategic CEO. Be honest with yourself, how much time are you spending working in your business vs on it? If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business, stuck doing day-to-day tasks and you want to start reclaiming your time, this episode is for you!It's time to step into your role as the visionary leader!Key topics covered:Startup vs. CEO mindset; why letting go of ‘doing-it-all' is essential for growth.How to identify tasks only you can do and create systems to help you delegate the rest.The power of small steps like automating administrative tasks and refining workflows to buy back your time.Embracing imperfection, trusting your team, and focusing on your vision for the future.Let's close the gap between who you are now and who your business needs you be to get to achieve your business' mission!Challenge: Make a list of what you're doing in your business.Circle the tasks that only you can do as the leader.Take everything else on your list of tasks and write down one step you can take towards delegating/automating those items. Do the easiest wins first, these will likely be a lot of administrative tasks with the goal to buy back your time. Then start identifying the higher lift items and start chipping away one by one with time you created from your initial wins.Want to chat about your next steps? Join us for the Small Business Club on the first Friday of every month! Staci's Links:Instagram. Website.The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media. To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!

Welcome to 2025! It's a brand-new year, and this is your chance to set the tone for the months ahead. In this episode, I'm diving into the Rise to the Challenge: 4 Months to Extraordinary, a one-of-a-kind program designed to help you stop starting over and start building habits that last.This isn't your typical New Year's challenge. Over four months, you'll join a community of motivated runners and fitness enthusiasts, lean into weekly accountability, and tackle creative themes like "Glow Up," "Knockout February," and "The Fit Games."If you've ever struggled with sticking to your goals after January, this program is your answer. With structure, support, and plenty of fun along the way, you'll be set up to make 2025 your strongest year yet.We kick off on January 6, and registration is open now. Sign up today to lock in your spot and use code COMMIT at checkout to save $20.

Zach and Allison discuss what it's like to balance working together and staying married to one another. Also, discover what motivated them to write Red Letter Advent, why you should take your church through the Advent journey, discovering the meaning behind hope, peace, joy, and love. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Thanks to our sponsor today Red Letter Living. We create resources that help people become greater disciples of Jesus. This podcast is one of them. But our newest resource, which is available now for ordering, is Red Letter Advent. This thing is hot off the press! Red Letter Advent is a 25-day devotional that is perfect for your church. For December 1-25, readers will be invited to unbox the four gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love that Jesus so desperately wants for them to not only open but give away to others. Not only will readers go through a powerful journey but so will the whole church. Alongside the book, we provide every other resource your church would need for FREE for a powerful month of December. I'm talking sermons, small group videos (or for those that do midweek, you can use them for your midweek offerings), kids curriculum, daily family questions, graphics, you name it. It's going to be an epic month of December. Now, here's the deal. Because we have seasonality of this product, we did a presale and we only have very limited copies available. So, first-come, first-serve. Get them now. You can check out our bulk pricing and all of the FREE resources we are building for this project at www.redletteradvent.com. So, get in now, today, you can't wait any longer, and lock your church into a powerful month of December with Red Letter Advent. You can find all the details at www.redletteradvent.com. That's redletteradvent.com.Resources mentioned in the episode: Devotions by Mary OliverRed Letter Advent Advent BlocksKey insights from the episode: Your wife's opinion should count at least double everyone else's because she's the one still sticking around at the end of the day. - Zach ZehnderYou never make something from scratch: you either learn from the school of hard knocks or you are doing a lot of research. - Allison ZehnderThe wonderful thing about writing is that there is a backspace button. - Allison ZehnderWrite something every day. - Allison ZehnderIn all the glitz of Christmas, don't forget the why. - Zach ZehnderRed Letter Advent helps church leaders focus on the most important thing at Christmas: Jesus. - Zach Zehnder. Zach and Allison Zehnder's Challenge: Make a plan for Advent this year. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is conflict between a husband and wife and the in-laws so common? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss some common challenges couples often encounter with family and in-laws and discuss some ways to proactively build and reactively repair in-laws relationships.Scriptures:Ruth 1:16-17Romans 12:18Hebrews 12:14Romans 12:10Matthew 7:3-51 Peter 3:7Genesis 2:24Col 3:12-14Resources:More Than Roommates – Episode 94 – How to Be a Better Listener in MarriageMore Than Roommates – Episode 32 – The Non-So-Secret Guide to In-Law Relationships (feat. Dave Willis)More Than Roommates – Episode 21 – How Can We Have Healthy Relationships with Our In-Laws?Questions to Discuss:1. Why do in-law and family relationships often seem so fragile and challenging?2. How can you be for your in-laws and family and not against each other?3. What are some ways you can do a better job of believing the best about your in-laws instead of assuming the worst?4. Challenge: Make a commitment to consistently pray for your in-laws and family.

NOTES Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 (NIV) After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 18:1 (NIV) 1. A Good Friend PROMOTES. Who are you LOOKING OUT  for? 2. A Good Friend PROTECTS A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17 (NLT) Who are you STANDING UP for? 3. A Good Friend is PRESENT. Who are you PRESENT for? BOTTOM LINE: Faithful FRIENDS lead to faithful LIVING. THE CHALLENGE: Make an EXCUSE to spend time with a FRIEND.

Let us stop seeing exhaustion, skipping lunch, no breaks, never getting outside, working late hours, working weekends, etc as status symbols. It is time you stand up and know that you are worth taking care of yourself and your family. Let's not let this continue with the next generation. Make rest, exercise, and time in nature the new status symbol. Takeaway: You are worth it, so take time to take care of yourself and your health. Challenge: Make one good change this week. Resource: Daily Motivation Plan

Let us take ownership of our mind. When negative self talk tries to derail us, what can we do to redirect it? It truly is up to us. Takeaway: When you have negative thoughts, it is up to you to begin choosing differently. Challenge: Make the hard choice this week over and over to choose positive thoughts. Resources: Daily Intentions Journal Daily Surrender Journal Daily Motivation Plan

Balance your day by starting with what matters most. Be intentional about filling your time and energy with what is most important in your life. Put these things at the top of your list each day before the world distracts you from them. Takeaway: Fill your bucket with the good stuff first. Challenge: Make a list of what matters most to you this week, and be sure that that is where your time goes first.

Get paid while you're walking. Sounds good to be true, right? Well, do we have news for you…It IS true, and in today's episode, Ren puts it to the test as part of the $100 challenge. We also look at the inflation of streaming subscription services over the past year - you will be surprised!In this episode we cover:How much Ren actually earned walking 10,000 steps a day for the monthThe streaming services that have hiked their prices the mostLinks mentioned:https://sweatco.in/Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website. —------Have an investing question?Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates?Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don't Stress, Just Invest—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balance your day by starting with what matters most. Be intentional about filling your time and energy with what is most important in your life. Put these things at the top of your list each day before the world distracts you from them. Takeaway: Fill your bucket with the good stuff first. Challenge: Make a list of what matters most to you this week, and be sure that that is where your time goes first.

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From now on, each Thursday you'll get a challenge to apply the material from Tuesday's podcast.For this week the challenge is:Make and keep a promise.It can be big or small (though I recommend small), and it can be to yourself or someone else.Follow through on that promise…And reply to this email to let me know how it went.What was the promise?Did you feel a boost in your self-confidence?Watch on YouTube here. I'll hear from the more confident you soon!Dr. MikeP.S. Reply to this email with the results of your challenge!P.P.S. If you're a high achieving, professionally successful Christian man who is ready to create incredible sexual, mental and emotional  intimacy with your wife, and create an amazing legacy for your family to follow… starting TODAY…CLICK HERE to apply to join my Strong Men Strong Marriages program.

The Rac Man Show w J #2024040 Are You Up For the Challenge Make your day better by tuning in to The Rac Man Show with new music, favorite songs, and devotions to complete the show! Invite your friends and bring yourself anywhere in the world! 5% of the Goal To $1500 is well on it's and the contributors of $550 have issued a challege: Will your respond? Answer the challenge and enjoy the show! Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 5:33 s you listen to the 2nd hour, take a cue from music, devotions, and God's Word. Amen! The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. 2 Chronicles 15:2b https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rac-man-show-w-j-2024040-are-you-up-for-the-challenge--59356924

To Join the Challenge, share this episode to your IGStory and Tag me so that I know you've committed to making April your best month ever.Prizes:1. Give the podcast a review, screenshot it, DM it to Team Freedom Queen Here, and ask your burning Question2. Share episodes to your Instagram Story & Tag Me @bridgetjamesling throughout the month (Until April 30th) and EACH TIME you share you'll get entered to win a VIP Telegram Day with Me3. Send the Podcast to 15 amazing humans and get featured on the infamous FQ Podcast. After you share it with your friends, send Team Freedom Queen Here the list of people you shared it withLast April changed my life only because I decided to play full out.And I'm doing it again.and you can too.xxBridget James Ling 

NOTES: Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, “Tell him to come here.” So they called the blind man. “Cheer up,” they said. “Come on, he's calling you!” Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road. Mark 10:46–52 (NLT)     God is not LIMITED by our LIMITATIONS. SEEK the God who SEES YOU BOTTOM LINE: DESPERATION is a doorway to FAITH. CHALLENGE: Make space to hear the question, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Hi friend, For 30 days, I'm challenging myself to set aside 15 minutes a day for pure, unfiltered joy—and I'm inviting you to join me. My goal is that this will turn into a lifetime habit that we never want to stop. Why? Because life's too short to be stressed all the time, especially when you're juggling homeschooling, motherhood, and, well, just being you.  Tune in to find out how prioritizing these 15 minutes of FUN can reduce stress, make homeschooling more enjoyable, and even deepen your walk with God. Plus, I'll share some practical tips on how we can make this challenge work in our busy lives. Listen for all of the details.

Joshua K. Smith is not afraid of robots, AI, and answering difficult questions about technology. His love for technology and his passion for faith come together in this episode that tackles strange AI uses such as truck drivers and girlfriends, Chat GPT and its use in education, and how robots can be an important part of the church world. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. At its core, Red Letter Living creates resources to challenge all people to be greater disciples of Jesus. Our newest resource is Serving Challenge. Get ready to embark on a 40–day journey that leads to more personal fulfillment than ever. Right now churches are jumping into the First Wave of Serving Challenge. The resource will be ready to launch in churches worldwide on October 1, 2023. You can lock in the best pricing you'll ever see by joining the First Wave right now at www.servingchallenge.com. Have questions? Go to this web link or email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com. Resources mentioned in the episode: North Morton Baptist Church from Mississippi Robot Theology book by Joshua K. SmithThe Kirby Laing CentreKlara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishigurowww.joshuaksmith.orgKey insights from the episode: Philosophical theology collides so well with technology because it is all about asking, “What is going on inside?” – Joshua K. SmithHumanity is always longing for some kind of magic; technology gives them that. – Joshua K. SmithWhat we envisioned about what AI would be today was wrong. – Joshua K. SmithI'm hopeful for the future of AI. You can misuse any tool, it depends on the human, not on the tool. – Joshua K. SmithThere is also false information that can come from AI. It's not a magic cure for everything. – Joshua K. SmithChristians are guilty of deciding what something is first before choosing how to treat it. I think that's wrong. Instead, treat things ethically regardless of what you think it is. – Joshua K. SmithWe don't feel judged by robots. – Joshua K. SmithOur mandate as Christians is to make things that lends toward flourishing. – Joshua K. SmithAI is free for you right now because you are being experimented on. – Joshua K. SmithJoshua K. Smith's Challenge: Make something that is going to inspire creativity, awe, and joy.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. So we extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the following steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Joel Hunter has been a spiritual advisor to a congregation and to a President of the United States. In this episode, he will help us understand our role as disciples and how we can be engaged or involved in politics. Plus, he'll encourage us as disciples to focus on what simple ways we can help each and every day. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Every pastor knows small groups are important, yet a lot aren't too happy with where their small groups are right now. You can grow your small groups right now. That's right. We have helped nearly 1000 churches grow their small groups, and it's not as hard as you think. Our super-simple, easily-doable 5-step guide to grow your small group strategy is found by clicking on this link. Resources mentioned in the episode: Northland ChurchSimple Help MovementKey insights from the episode: Jesus wasn't interested in winning arguments. - Dr. Joel HunterThe best thing you can do politically is vote and be an example of a healing act. - Dr. Joel HunterPolitically, it's not whether you are right or wrong. It's what kind of relationships you can build with people who disagree with you. - Dr. Joel Hunter We are relapsing into political categorizations rather than personal relations. - Dr. Joel HunterWe now define ourselves by what we are against. - Dr. Joel HunterChristians would care for those no one else would care for. - Dr. Joel HunterSometimes we need to lose to let people see that there is something more important than being on top. - Dr. Joel HunterDr. Joel Hunter's Challenge: Make the world a better place by doing one thing this week.As Dr. Hunter was talking in this interview, it showed me that what the world needs more is the forgiveness of God.We'd love to help you and your church discover what freedom in forgiveness feels like by exploring the powerful forgiveness that Jesus offers to each and every one of us.We'd love to introduce you to the 40-Day Forgiving Challenge.The Forgiving Challenge takes you on a life-changing journey to experience the gift of God's grace so that you can share it with others. It also helps you identify and walk through the five phases leading to freedom. You can learn more about the challenge here!A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ready to rest and fresh your family and financial goals? This year we're exploring how to have a rich life! The Challenge: Make 2023 A Rich Life Okay, that's a pretty bold statement – have a rich life. Let first back track on how I came up with this theme for the season and then we can talk about what a rich life looks like. Even before we wrapped up this last season in November, something had been nagging me about the podcast. Besides Simplify and Enjoy, I also write and run Couple Money which is focused on helping married couples get on the same page with their finances. I've really loved it. As we were paying off debts, stashing and growing our financial cushion, and eventually becoming a CoastFI family, it's been fantastic to hear from you and other families on the milestones you're reaching. Between the two, I've been writing and or podcasting about personal finance for over 12 years and it's been incredible. However as important as getting your finances squared away, it's just one piece of the puzzle. So I took time off throughout last year including one in October where I just disconnected from the work. I allowed myself to explore and read other topics besides finances to see if I could add something to this podcast that would help you and other families have not just an amazing year with your finances, but really allow you to enjoy things. The first think that clicked for me was a quote from Cal Newport. It served as a jumping-off point for me as I looked at 2023 and what I wanted to do. Do less. Do better. Know why. Instantly, I knew I wanted to dig into this. Initially, I thought about how it would in with podcast. Do less. Families are stressed out because they're doing so much. There's always this list of a million things you need to do to get your money straight. Or here's how you work, be a FT parent, and have a side hustle. It's too much noise and nonsense. I want to keep things simple and flexible so you can build and design your life as needed. Do better. With time and energy freed up because we're no doing a ton of things, how can we use that to create something special? Let's put energy into building up our relationships, levelling up on skills with work, and taking on a projects and hobbies that are meaningful to us. Know why. Productivity culture almost elevates being busy like it's a virtue, but the real challenge is having and knowing your purpose for what you're doing. This definition can then be used so you can gauge when you have enough. Resources If you're ready to jump into the year and knock out some goals, here are a few of my favorite resources and includes what we covered in the podcast. Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money More on Cultivating a Deep Life: Mindset Our Financial System That Help Us Hit CoastFI How Reading – Not Scanning, Not Scrolling – Opens Up Your Mind If you'd like to chat more your money system, please join us in our private and free Facebook group – Thriving Families. We're families looking to support and help one another out. Hope to see you there!

In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, we are doing the 2023 75 day challenge.   Join Our Newsletter here!   Checklist of relevant episodes:  How to Read a Book Per Week (My Unbelievably Simple System!) The Stairway to Wealth (Where to Put Your Money In Order!) The Stairway to Wealth 2.0 (The Order You Should Put Your Money in!) How to Set Money Goals You Will Actually Achieve (The Best Money Goals to Build Wealth This Year) The 8 Stages of Building Wealth (and How to Set Money Goals)   Personal Finance Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thepersonalfinancepodcast      FREE GUIDES: ============== -Check out the free guide on where to put your money in what order!  https://www.mastermoney.co/stairway-to-wealth   -Here is the free How to Ask for A Raise ebook! https://www.mastermoney.co/get-a-raise-ebook   -Get Access to the 75-Day Challenge: https://www.mastermoney.co/75daychallenge    =============   We have a YOUTUBE channel! Check it out here!    Our Latest Videos:  How To Grow A Podcast Organically What Would Happen If You Maxed Out Your Roth IRA By Age?! (These Results Will Amaze You!) How to Become a Millionaire With a Small Amount of Money (Is it Really This Easy!?) Pre-tax moves for high earners   Got questions? Ask me on Instagram Here. @mastermoneyco This is the fastest way to get in touch with me.    ============ Sponsors:     Thanks to Ka'Chava For Sponsoring the show! Go to kachava.com/pfp and get 10% off on your first order.        ============   Want to Support the Show? Follow on Spotify or Follow and Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts!   ============   Check out all the Stuff I Recommend!  Check out all my favorite Credit Cards https://milevalue.com/top-offers-mastermoney/    ============     DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. This Podcast is for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am sharing my opinion.    AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion.   ============     Check us out on social fam!    Twitter   Tiktok   www.thepersonalfinancepodcast.com   www.mastermoney.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a New Years Challenge that you can actually enjoy and you don't even have to cut back on the Oreos! In this fun meat episode Chris reviews the fun story of The Lion Within Us studio evolution.  He takes us back to the roots of when he started podcasting in early 2020 and how the studio has changed over the years.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/156-new-year-challenge-make-one-room-in-your-home-as-beautiful-as-possible/Exclusive Offer: The Founders' CoalitionStarting January 1st 2023, we will be transitioning to an exclusive membership for the Lion's Den. Receive up to 50% off savings on your membership if you join before the New Year.Gain access to forums, virtual meetings, unlimited courses, live Ask Me Anything sessions with guests from the show, and more. Our next AMA session is on December 22nd with Don Manning from Crazy Cool Family (ep108).Feeling Lost And Alone? Most Christian Men Do!The Lion Within Us is a community to support one another on the journey to become the leader God intends you to be.JOIN THE COMMUNITYIt's Time to Take Action!Download a FREE Guide for memorizing scripture. 10 Scriptures to Fight like a Lion Guide

Justin Welsh is a solopreneur that has made more than $3 million running from a collection of digital products. He has leveraged a large boutique advisory firm for entrepreneurs and creates digital products for creators. He has a decade of experience building two $50M+ ARR businesses, teams of 150+, and helping raise over $300M in capital from VC firms like HLM Ventures, Leerink Transformation Partners, Vivo Capital, Toba Capital, and athenahealth. Over that period, he played the role of Chief Revenue Officer and SVP of Sales at high-growth transactional SaaS companies. His company is an early-stage start-up sales consulting firm that drives revenue growth from an experienced SaaS revenue operator and start-up consultant with proven go-to market strategy and playbooks for scale to $50M+. Justin Welsh's Challenge: Make one Dollar, then go to https://carrd.co/ Connect with Justin Welsh Linkedin Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out our episode with Marshall Haas: Peel, Shepherd, Need/Want Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. How? Click here and Learn more. We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

Dr. Shiv Rao is the CEO and cofounder of Abridge. He was previously a senior executive at UPMC Enterprises and serves as a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Abridge is an Artificial Intelligence app that listens to the doctor-patient conversations, provides a transcription, and categorizes specific details such as medications, symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and the care plan. Dr. Rao and his team have cataloged more than five million medical next steps for users. Abridge is focused on the rich data in the conversation beyond the required information and providing it to medical professionals and patients. In this episode, Aaron and Dr Shiv talk about artificial intelligence, how little we remember from our medical visits, and the rise of doctor burnout. Dr. Shiv Rao's Challenge: Make it a habit of going to sleep grateful. Connect with Dr. Shiv Rao Linkedin Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out our episode with Dr. Timothy Wong where he shared why He Won't Take Health Insurance Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. How? Click here and Learn more. We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

This week's challenge isn't crazy, it's very simple. Work on making some progress in some area in your life. It could be a relationship, a project, a value, or an area. Just find a way to keep moving forward Stay ConnectedFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing__greatness__/Check out our website and merchandise: https://www.chasegreatness.netSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://www.chasegreatness.net/about-2 Check out our blog here: https://www.chasegreatness.net/blog Keep Chasing Greatness 

Pastor's wives wear many hats. Sharon Zehnder's hats are wife, mother, grief counselor, speaker, and author. Going back for her master's degree after becoming empty nesters, Sharon proves that no matter what stage in life you are in, God's always got more for you to do. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. How do you distribute the amazing Jesus-centered content that you are creating? Carey Nieuwhof, through the Influence Kickstarter, helped my organization clarify who its target is, and this has been a game-changer for our business. Carey Nieuwhof and The Art of Leadership Academy are offering this free mastermind that will help you amplify your reach and impact online by: Identifying your dream audienceLearning how to get them to notice you and connect with you; and Figuring out which platforms are worth your time and effort and which aren't To register for free, visit influencekickstarter.com. Building online influence doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. And it also doesn't have to be gimmicky or ruin your integrity. Resources mentioned in the episode: Crosswords for Grief by Sharon ZehnderExtreme Devotion: Daily Devotional Stories Of Ancient To Modern-Day Believers Who Sacrificed Everything For Christ by Voice of the Martyrwww.griefshare.orgKey insights from the episode: Pastors' wives often feel overlooked. - Sharon Zehnder Grief is the unexpected loss of a dream. - Sharon ZehnderAll of that loss is stacking up, and we are left unable to grieve. - Zach Zehnder‘Companion-ing,' or walking alongside someone, is how you help someone grieve. - Sharon ZehnderSometimes the less said is better. - Sharon ZehnderYou've got to be real, to feel, to heal. - Sharon ZehnderThe grief waits for you to deal with it. - Sharon ZehnderSharon Zehnder's Challenge: Make someone feel important today. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We did an extensive study of everything that Jesus commanded of us and located 5 key targets into which Jesus invites His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! Not only will you get results back immediately, but you will also be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Some not-so-key insights: Chris's jacket screams, “Make me feel important!”A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Guide Your Kids Through Life's DifficultiesWhat is "lawnmower parenting" and is failure really "not an option"? This week, as we talk about guiding our kids through their troubles, Jesus shows us the perfect parental prayer in John 17:12-19, particularly demonstrating what NOT to ask of the Lord. We also learn how Bryan almost blew up his house as a child — a story worth tuning in for all by itself! And we return to one of our favorite segments, Here's the Story, following the prodigal son down his tragic spiral. It gives us a chance to observe the incredible love of his father, drawing some surprising lessons from the parable's depiction of God's parenting. May we all learn from our Heavenly Father's patient restraint, and his gracious readiness to receive his repentant children!The Big Idea: As we send our children into the world, we can't protect them from every danger.This Week's Challenge: Make a plan with your spouse about how you'll handle your own "prodigal moments," before they happen.Show NotesTraining Wheels Study Guide - Session 11 (Color PDF)Training Wheels Study Guide - Session 11 (B&W PDF)"Bubble Wrap" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Jesus Said ... John 17:12-19 (VERSE)"Mona Lisa Smile" (DAILY DOWNLOAD)Training Wheels Guided Study (WEBSITE)Support the Show

The Two Yoke Girls are so excited to be back recording and couldn't wait to talk to you about all the fun stuff we have coming up at the studios in April. We decided to do a “challenge” but we talk through what that word means to us and why it works for some and not for others.

Have you nailed down a great plan to show your clients how much you appreciate them? In this episode, I discuss one plan I believe is a good starting point + I dive into what I do and where I see myself growing in this area in the next year!  Challenge » Make your content SO valuable that people receive it as a gift.

Are there seasons in your life where you are so focused on yourself and your goals that you forget the true importance of life? We have all been there. Today we learn why giving is the ultimate gift and what really happens when we give. Challenge: Make 3 peoples day everyday and take note of how you feel after each day. Like what you heard? Contact Sydney for a FREE discovery call to see if coaching is right for you! Instagram: sydney_sterrett email: sydneysterrett@gmail.com

I got to know this week's guest over LinkedIn and it was a blast to have him on the show. Walid Khoury is a water strategist, investor, and influencer and has such a wealth of knowledge to share with the water treatment industry.  Walid has 20 years of industry experience having worked for GE, Nalco, and Danaher. Over the years, Walid built and led diverse and inclusive water teams, selling technical solutions, developing strategies for direct and indirect sales channels, re-allocating resources, and driving sustainable and profitable growth.  In 2020, Walid founded Desalytics, a company that offers a diverse portfolio of water testing and water treatment consumables in Sub-Saharan Africa. Desalytics helps municipal and industrial customers produce reliable water, optimize processes, maximize returns at a competitive cost through expertise, technologies, and local footprint. For this, Walid is partnering with, coaching, and mentoring young African entrepreneurs to grow Desalytics' presence across the African continent and be close to customers.   Desalytics was established in 2020 to help municipal and industrial customers produce reliable water, optimize processes, maximize returns at a competitive cost through expertise, technologies, and local footprint. Desalytics' innovative business model relies on an impact investing approach where the company partners with young African entrepreneurs, and helps them start or scale their businesses, through working capital injection, mentoring programs, and global supplier relationships. Walid is an active LinkedIn thought leader, inspiring engaging and insightful discussions with his 26,000 industry followers. He holds a bachelor's degree in water and environment, a master's degree in water sciences, and lastly a master's degree in management from Harvard University.     Bottom line: Walid Khoury is going to inspire you to think about water treatment on a bigger and more global level. Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.  -Trace    Timestamps:  2021: the year that water treaters around the world came together to learn and grow [0:30] James' Challenge: “Make time for your family, friends, and you.” [7:17] Introducing water strategist, investor, and influencer Walid Khoury [9:10] Desalytics in Africa [15:57] Attending WEFTEC 2021 [18:15] Walid's water treatment career journey  [20:47] The value of coaching [27:30] The importance of diversity in the workplace [32:00] Continuous improvement [39:00] Lightning round questions [42:45]   Quotes: “Optimize your water footprint.” - Walid Khoury “It's not a straightforward job; it is interesting and exciting because you are trying to solve tough challenges. If it wasn't a tough challenge they wouldn't need us.” - Walid Khoury “Find women engineers and help them grow in their careers and retain them.” - Walid Khoury “Don't get stuck, there is always a constant challenge. Keep developing yourself.” - Walid Khoury  “One of the best ways to learn is to teach.” - Walid Khoury “If you are bored at your job, you are not learning. It's time to move on to the next one.” - Walid Khoury “Africa is a similar market to other places.” - Walid Khoury “I'm passionate about water.” - Walid Khoury   Connect with Walid Khoury: Phone: +971 56 5362147  Email: walid.khoury@gmail.com Vlog: walidkhoury.com   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/walidkhoury   Links Mentioned: The Rising Tide Mastermind Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   Books Mentioned: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter  Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company by Jeff Immelt  Africa's Business Revolution: How to Succeed in the World's Next Big Growth Market by Acha Leke The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb   

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D&C 71-84Our Learning focus for the month: WorkWeek 1: What is work and how to identify it?Challenge: Make a list of the reasons why you work. See if you can hit 100.Elder Neal A. Maxwell described, “Work is always a spiritual necessity even if, for some, work is not an economic necessity” (CR, April 1998, 50; or “Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel,” Ensign, May 1998, 38)."You and I also have a work to accomplish. Satan would tempt us to believe that our work is not worthwhile or that we have no need to work at all. He is wrong on both counts. We do have a need to work.:" David E. Sorenson March 2005 Devotional

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The leading cause of climate change may shock you. Cars? No. Airplanes? Nope. Fossil fuels in any form? Guess again. Keegan Kuhn, co-director and producer of the Netflix documentary, COWSPIRACY, joins us for a candid conversation about what's really behind skyrocketing greenhouse gas numbers, deforestation, species extinction, ocean dead zones, and more. According to data from countless sources, including the United States and other global governments, what we eat will determine the future of our world more than anything else. Listen for ways you can protect the health of our planet simply by rethinking your food habits, and become part of the solution. Support COWSPIRACY: Watch the film, share with others, and learn more at www.cowspiracy.com. CHALLENGE: Make shifts in how you eat based on the information covered during our conversation with Keegan. And start a dialogue with others around you about why it matters.TAKEAWAYS: 1: Change must come from us - the citizens of the world. 2: Our current food system is not sustainable, and we have the power to change it. 3: It's time to redefine "hope" so that our individual actions are enough.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

I've been a Christian since I was a young boy. Over the years, I have worshipped God is many different settings. I have worshipped in churches, worshipped in classes, camps, conferences, and conventions. I have worshipped on camping trips, worshipped in the mountains, and worshipped at the beach. I have worshipped on high school campuses and college campuses. I have worshipped with large groups and small groups. I have worshipped in community and I have worshipped all alone. Each and every setting is meaningful if the focus of my worship is God. Worship is not about me, my desires, or my preferences. It's not about a song, a lyric, or a style of music. Worship is about God, his greatness, and his worthiness.Today, I have been reflecting on the question: Why do we worship? I believe everyone worships something. We may not realize what we are doing, but we all worship. While we all worship, we do not all worship God. We can worship ourselves, worship success, worship money and material things. We can worship celebrities, sports stars, and music artists. We can worship anything that we deem worthy.As a Christian we want to be careful to only worship God. Why? He is the only one worthy of our worship. His name is above every name. There is no one like God. No one compares to him.J.I. Packer wrote, “To worship God is to recognize his worth or worthiness; to look God-ward, and to acknowledge in all appropriate ways the value of what we see. The Bible calls this activity "glorifying God" or "giving glory to God," and views it as the ultimate end, and from one point of view, the whole duty of man.”The dictionary defines worship as the act of reverence or adoration for God. That doesn't tell us much does it. Let me expound. Worship is bringing glory and honor to God. When we live for God's glory and honor, we are living a life of worship. I want everything I do to be an act of worship to GodHebrews 13:15-16 tells us there are two primary ways we worship. Here's what it says…“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”Here we see two ways to worship. The first is to vocally, verbally give God praise. We can do this by declaring praise, expressing love, gratitude, and adoration. We can also do this by singing praise to God, which is something we see throughout scripture.I've heard people say they don't like worship. Often they are talking about a particular style of music they don't enjoy. But there are two things to remember. Worship is not for you. It's for Jesus. Second, worship is more than a song.Second, Hebrews 13 tells us we worship God by doing good and sharing with others. In fact, the scripture says this pleases God. So, we learn that we can bring God worship by how we live our lives. I believe worship is an essential spiritual discipline.  This fallen world is constantly pulling us away from God…away from the things that fan the flames of faith and encourage our spiritual growth.  The only antidote is CONSTANT RENEWAL of our relationship with God and this happens as we worship Him.I once read about Billy Graham's wife.  She kept a sign above her kitchen sink that read “Worship services held here three times a day.”  She saw washing dishes after each meal as worship and she was right.  Worship is a lifestyle.  When we do what we do for the Lord.Today's Challenge: Make sure that worship is a part of your day. Through worship God is glorified by your praise and by your life. In doing so, you are encouraged and strengthened in your faith.

Wondering how to make a difference? Start with what you love. Michael Platt of Michael's Desserts is a passionate baker on a mission to help solve food insecurity. After starting his baking business at age 11, Michael knew he wanted to help others. He began to give away one baked good for every one he sold, but he hasn't stopped there. Through the work Michael does as a baker, and through his nonprofit, he's raising awareness around food insecurity among children in the United States.  Can a cupcake change the world? Join us for Michael's thoughts on how even the simplest actions can make a powerful impact, and what each of us can do to make our own contribution.SUPPORT Michael's Desserts: Purchase one-for-one baked goods and products, or donate at https://www.michaelsdesserts.com/.CHALLENGE: Make something of your own - food, clothing, anything you love - and give it to someone in need. TAKEAWAYS: 1: We can each make change by exploring our unique talents. 2: It's time to see our problems as solvable, not impossible. 3: No contribution is insignificant if our intentions are clear.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.

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Do you ever stop and think about how blessed you really are. If you are like me you realize you are blessed way beyond what you deserve. God is so good to us. As a good Father, he loves to bless his children. When I count my blessings I usually thank God for life, health, breath, strength, family, friends, a home, food, ministry and so much more.But this week as I was praying, I was reminded that my greatest blessings are not things. My greatest blessings are spiritual.In Ephesians 1:3 Paul says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”Ephesians is a prison epistle. Paul is writing this letter from a prison cell…and he's talking about how very blessed he is. Paul was not in this prison cell, chained to a guard, thinking about how much money he had or didn't have.  He wasn't thinking, “You know I might sell my house and buy a bigger one.”  He was thinking, “I am so glad I know Christ.  I don't know exactly what is in store for my future – but I know that I have every spiritual blessing I need because of Christ.Most people want earthly blessings. We would like to make more money. We desire certain material things. Paul is trying to help us see that spiritual blessing are more valuable than anything this world could offer us.It was said that John D. Rockerfeller who founded Standard Oil Company, for the last 35 years of his life mostly ate milk and saltine crackers because of the serious ulcer created by his worrying over all his money. He had earthly blessings but it cost him a lot in other ways.Paul is writing in Ephesians to Christians who might be prone to treat their spiritual resources with neglect.  Many believers are in danger of suffering from spiritual malnutrition, because they don't take advantage of the great store house of spiritual resource that are available to them in Christ.When you become a follower of Jesus Christ you share in the blessings of God with the greatest men and women of God in history.  You enjoy God's blessings with those who have gone before: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Luke, and all the rest.We must understand that the blessings you have in Christ are enough.  They are sufficient.  We can be satisfied in Christ.God has blessed us with that which cannot pass away. It cannot be stolen, it can not be burned up, it can not wear out, and it cannot be used up.Think about how blessed we are to know Jesus in a personal way. We have a relationship with the living God. We have been saved and forgiven of our sins. God has removed our guilt and shame. We now have peace with God. God has promised us eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. He has given us the Holy Spirit to empower us to live for him and to serve him.In addition to these blessings, he has given us joy, peace, hope, strength, wisdom, encouragement, and so much more.There is no comparison to the life the world offers you and the life that Christ offers for those who will sincerely follow him.  As followers of Christ we must never lose sight of the fact that all that we have, all that we are, and all that we will ever be is only in and through Christ.When I was a child we used to sing an old hymn called, “Count your blessings.” The first verse says “When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.”Today's Challenge: Make time today to count your spiritual blessings. Let's give God praise for all he has provided for us through Christ. We are truly blessed.

When I was growing up in Texas as child, I remember there were some times where finances were short and our family was in need. My parents didn't let anyone know, but they did bring their needs to God in prayer. They trusted God's promise to supply all of their needs according to His riches in glory. On more than one occasion, we came out of the church after a Sunday service to find the back seat of our car filled with grocery bags. As children, my siblings and I were amazed at what God had done. All we had done was bring our needs to God in prayer. He answered our prayer by speaking to someone's heart and they responded by being a blessing. It felt like Christmas day as we unloaded the bags filled to groceries.God's answer to our prayers made an impact on my life. God does hear our prayer. He does answer. He does meet our needs.Recently, I was praying about a personal need and I felt the Spirit of God convict my heart. He was challenging me about my lack of prayer in this area of my life. I sensed God was saying that I had just accepted the problem. I hadn't been asking God in a fervent way to change the situation or to meet the need.As I prayed I wondered if my lack of prayer in this area had resulted in missed blessings.James 4:2 says, “You have not, because you asked not.”I have talked about prayer several times on this podcast and have reinforced the idea of praying in accordance with God's will. Of course, James 4:2 does not mean that if we ask God for anything we desire we will get it. Often our motives are selfish and we pray for things outside of God's will, and he will not answer.But what about those times when God desires to meet a need and to respond to the cry of our heart but we failed to ask him?So often we leave God out of the equation. After all, we are resourceful people. We are competent. We are problem solvers. Surely, we can find and answer, a solution, or a remedy to our problem.I'm convinced our self-reliance is the cause of many missed blessings. We miss out on a miracle. We miss out on seeing God's power revealed because we failed to pray and ask God to meet our needs.As you think about your life, not doubt you are like me. You have needs. There are things you need God to do.If you need an answer he has it. If you need healing. He is a healer. If you need provision, I've seen what he can do. If you need deliverance, he can set the captives free. He has strength for the weary, hope for the hopeless, and wisdom for the confused.What a privilege it is for you and I to have access to God and to be able to bring our needs to him in prayer. Are you missing out on some of God's blessings simply because you have not asked him to meet your need?1 John 5:14-15 - “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.”There are several reasons we can miss out on God's blessings. We can neglect to pray. We can refuse to pray and work to solve the problem ourselves. We can fail to pray because we have lost our confidence in God. We can ignore prayer because we have become pre-occupied with life.Whatever you are facing today, let's believe what God's Word says. We can have confidence when we pray that God hears us. He is a good Father who wants to bless his children.Today's Challenge: Make a list of what you need God to do in your life. Commit to prayer. Seek his will. Make sure your desires and your request line up with God's will. Ask God to intervene in your situation and believe that he hears and will answer. Don't miss out on your blessing because you have neglected to pray.

On episode 31 of the Cards Face Up Podcast, Ty Hill invites special guest host LaDawn Black aboard for this Special Valentines Day episode, to discuss love, relationship , sex and being sex positive, along with much more.Doing so in the only manner they know, which is truthful and honest with a hint of comedy, because on this show we play "Cards Face Up"

All About You 365 Day Challenge, Day 3! Make The Most Of... 365 Day Challenge! Do One Thing Every Day That Centers You! Join in every day in 2021 for a quick challenge that is ALL ABOUT YOU. https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions,,share your wisdom! Together we all achieve more! #365daychallenge #allaboutyou #makethemostoftoday

I was thinking this morning about the faithfulness of God. God does so many amazing things and often we fail to recognize them.  Every day he is the same. Without fail God puts on a display of his power every morning as the sun rises from the east.  The sun is 865,000 miles thick, 1.3 million times heavier than earth, and blazes at one million degrees.  God has placed it at just the right location…a little closer we would be consumed, a little further away, and we would freeze.  His power is on display! Yet, for me it's easy to take God's creation for granted.As we look back over this year it's easy to count our difficulties, our challenges, and frustrations. We have been through a lot this year. But if you and I will take time to do some reflection, we'll realize God has been faithful this year. He has provided for us and protected us. He has given us strength, courage, and peace. He has given us wisdom when we needed it. God has answered prayers and shown him as the good Father he is.But if you are like me, sometimes you are forgetful. Sometimes we forget God.I was reading in Exodus chapter 5. Moses in obedience to God is going before Pharaoh requesting that the children of Israel be released. Pharoah is angry and as a result he is making life more difficult for the Israelites.In verses 22-23, the Bible say, “Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Why, Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people? Is this why you sent me? Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have not rescued your people at all.”Moses is discouraged.  He doesn't understand what God is doing.  He has been called by God to represent Him before Pharaoh.  Pharaoh doesn't respond well.  In fact, he makes life more difficult for the Israelites.  Now, the Israelites are frustrated with Moses.  “God, what is going on here?”Moses needed to remember his encounter with God back at the burning bush. God had told him explicitly… “I will be with you and I will lead these people out of Egypt.”As I read this story, I can't help but think of the many times I have forgotten what God said and I needed to be reminded of what he has said and what he has done.Like Moses, we begin to question God.  I begin to forget important truths about God.  If you read the entire story of the nation of Israel, you will see God reminding them over and over again…. “Do not forget me.”Like Moses, we forget:•We forget Who God isOver and over again, Moses and Aaron, and the Israelites had to be reminded of who the Lord is.  When Moses threw his questions back at God, the Lord didn't answer his questions.  He simply reminded Moses of who He is.•We forget what God has donePsalm 103:2-5 – “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things…”•We forget what God has promisedGod has made us promises!  His character and reputation are at stake.  God always keeps his promises.Have you forgotten God?  Have you forgotten who he is?  Have you forgotten what he has already done?  Have you forgotten what he has promised?  Have you forgotten his power?  Have you forgotten his love?Today's Challenge: Make time for remembrance!  Over the next day or two, instead of focusing on your questions, decide to focus on what you know about God.  Focus on those things in which you have confidence.  Thank him for this assurance.  Live in his presence and in his promise.

When I was in Bible college, I was taking a class on personal evangelism. One of our assignments was to write out our personal story of how we placed our faith in Jesus and how Christ has changed our lives. I remember the professor challenging us to be prepared to share Christ. He said, if we would prepare ourselves, God will give us opportunities to share with others. Why would God use people who do not prepare themselves? It's a powerful question.Shortly after the assignment, God gave me two incredible opportunities to share my faith with people at work. I was blessed to pray with one and lead him to Christ, the other was very moved, but wasn't ready to commit to Christ.1 Peter 3:15 - “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”Everyone has a story.  If you have never sat down and written out your spiritual testimony in chronological order, when you do, you'll be amazed at how God has been working in your life.  No testimony is boring.  Your story is unique and fascinating, and whenever you tell it, it will be relevant, and potentially life changing for the listener.A personal testimony is the most nonthreatening way to tell an unbeliever why Jesus is important to you.  It allows you to be open about your life while giving God the glory.  Your story is compelling because it's personal!  You can prove it's true because you were there.  It can't be refuted!Your story is simply an account of how God has changed your life.  If Jesus is your Lord and Savior, then surely He has done miraculous things for you.  People are looking for evidence that God exists and that He is personally involved in people's lives.  You can't make God appear on the spot to prove His existence, but you can certainly point straight to Him by talking about how He has worked in your life.One of the advantages of preparing your personal testimony is that it makes you realize how God has been at work in your life.  Sometimes we forget don't we?  When you sit down and begin to remember how Jesus has reached out to you and touched your life…it's amazing.  You can't help but begin to worship God.  You are reminded of how faithful God has been.Some of you might be thinking, “Should I really have my story prepared?  What ever happened to spontaneity and speaking straight from your heart?  Doesn't the Holy Spirit give us the words we need to speak?”Think about this:  Would you go to an important business meeting without being thoroughly prepared?  Would you walk unprepared into a courtroom for a trial?  Would you show up to perform on opening night without your lines memorized?  Of course not!It's true the Holy Spirit moves us and leads us in our conversations about Christ.  But it's our responsibility to use what the Lord gives us in the best possible way.  We prepare for important meetings – we need to prepare to give an account of our faith as well.Today's Challenge: Make some time to sit down and write out your testimony. Think about the story in the context of the past, the present, and the future. Who were you before Christ? What is he doing in your life now? Where is God taking you. I believe if you will prepare your testimony, God will bring people in your life who need to hear it.

It's amazing how if we don't want to do something, we can find an excuse. And that's even true when it comes to following Jesus. There is a cost of following Jesus, and its not a price that everyone wants to pay.We don't purchase our salvation through our efforts. Jesus has already done that for us with his sacrificial death on the cross, but following Him will cost us time, effort, resources, commitment, and even sacrifice.There's a story in Luke 9 where Jesus is having a conversation with a potential disciple. The man had good intentions but he wasn't all in. Luke 9:57-62 - “As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” He said to another man, “Follow me.”But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”Jesus stressed to this man the commitment necessary to follow Him. We must have a similar determination as a farmer plowing a field, who must do it with all his strength and always looking forward.In following Jesus, we are to keep our eyes on Jesus, and never take our eyes off Him. In Luke 9:59, Jesus is talking with three men about following him. What did the me do? They made an excuses.  One was worried about where they would stay. Another wanted to wait until his father passed away. The third man wanted to go home first.Jesus wasn't saying these men shouldn't care for their families. We know God's Word teaches us to do that. Jesus realized these men had not thought it through carefully. They had not considered the cost. They hadn't thought of the hardship, the rejection, and the persecution that would inevitably follow.Commitment to Christ cannot be a casual, whenever-you-find-the-time matter.We comfort ourselves with the fact that we “desire” to follow Jesus and we “want to be more committed”. We feel quite spiritual and noble in our desires but the problem is that it is just talk! Good intentions are not the same thing as discipleship.Here's a powerful truth to consider: If Jesus is not Lord of all, he is not Lord at all.For the glory of Jesus, we willingly give him our lives. We surrender our dreams, goals, and ambitions. We give him our time, talents, and treasure. We risk our reputation, our security, and possibly, even our physical lives.God isn't calling us to a safe, comfortable, predictable Christianity. He is calling us to join him in the greatest endeavor in the world…to make disciples of all nations. Following him is not the easy life, but it's the only life worth living.Let me ask you…If there comes a point in your life where you are faced with a choice—Jesus or the comforts of this life—which will you choose?Is it costly to follow Jesus? Yes, but it is worth it. Paul said in Romans 8:18 - “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Yes, friends, it will be worth it all when we see Jesus.Today's Challenge: Make yourself available to God. Go all in. Make a decision. Stop riding the fence. Surrender. Make a commitment to follow Jesus. Yes, there is a cost, but Jesus is worthy of you and I giving our all to Him.

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    When I was 12 years old, I experienced the most humiliating event of my young life with a doctor who was trying to be helpful. That event changed who I was and how I processed information and led me to become the dog trainer that I am today. What if the things that we look at as our greatest challenges are actually our biggest blessings? And how could that help our dogs?   In the episode you'll hear:   • About my family and my introduction to riding a bike. • Why my brothers talked about my determination as if I were an alien. • My love of Nancy Drew books as a child. • How an ophthalmologist changed my young life forever. • Why I thought I was weird and how I just tried to figure things out. • My experience at University in an English course and why I stopped reading. • The years I spent with undiagnosed dyslexia and how that shaped me. • What I want you to know about answers existing. • About not giving anyone the power to make you feel less than. • How there are dogs out there who need us.   Resources:   • Blog Post: “Each of us is Somebody’s Weirdo” - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/12/each-of-us-is-somebodys-weirdo/ • Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/

Today’s episode was filmed in front of a virtual audience, more specifically The World Dominating Alliance members. These are our clients that play with us on a weekly basis as we guide them in growing their companies and ultimately, dominate their world, equalling world domination. My guest Ruke will be on the hot-seat today as we discuss growing up as a creative and how to stay in the flow.Remember: As creatives, we need to pour into ourselves and our passions. These are things that can’t be ignored. So don’t forget to take inventory on the time you’re putting into the things that light you up and then go the extra step and ask how you can pour into the people around you and further fuel their dreams.Research: Where are you feeling “out” of the flow? What can you do to change your circumstances in a way that will allow you to get back into that flow once again or maybe even for the first time in your life? Challenge: Make those changes! Rearrange your living room, make your supplies more accessible, clean up your calendar by saying "no" to the things that don’t serve you. Start looking at your life with the lens of flow and adjust everything that blocks your flow.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16)Why do we neglect spiritual disciplines, such as reading the Bible, memorizing and meditating on scripture?• We are busy people – John Ortberg – “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life.”• We are preoccupied with other things• We lack desire• We simply don't know what to doWe must begin to see the value of God's Word. It's though the scripture that we come to know God personally. We learn about his character, his desires, his likes and dislikes, and we learn his will for our lives.Psalm 119:47-48 says, “for I delight in your commands because I love them.  I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.”So how do we read the Bible for spiritual growth….We must have the right attitude.  We don't read the Bible to be smarter or to gain more knowledge.  We read it to be more like Jesus. Every time you open the Bible, believe that God will speak to you through his Word.We must read the bible consistently. You wouldn't feed your physical body once a week, but that's what so many people do spiritually. I'm a huge fan of starting the day in God's Word. It really does set to tone for the rest of your day.We must read the Bible with a willingness to obey. Without obedience there is no spiritual growth. So as we read let's be looking for God's word to give us instruction.Here are some questions you can ask: • Is there a Sin to confess? • Is there a Promise to claim? • Is there an Example to follow? • Is there a Command to obey? • Is there a Stumbling block to avoid?Today's Challenge: Make a commitment to read or listen to God's Word for spiritual growth. We never do spiritual disciplines to simply check a box or to think we are earning our salvation. We read God's Word because we want to, and because we desire to grow. And if you don't have that desire, ask God to give it to you, and He will. Discussion Questions:Do you struggle with being consistent in God's Word? Why do you think this is the case?What do you love about the Bible?What steps do you want to take to engage with the Bible for spiritual growth?Recommended Resource: How to Read the Bible for All it's Worth by Gordon FeeVisit the website: 5MinuteDiscipleship.comFollow on social:Facebook.com/5minutediscipleshipInstagram.com/5minutediscipleshipClick here to learn how you can start your own podcast.

Have you ever been asked to define a word you're familiar with, but don't have the depth of knowledge and clarity to actually put it into words? This week's song "Promises" by Maverick City Music sings of some characteristics of God that inspired more scrutiny on my part.     Join me in exploring the God of covenant in Genesis and Romans this week. On this week's episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in context Consult an outside resource Get your bearings with section headings The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE The value of rehearsing the faithfulness of God using specifics from the Bible and our own lives Positioning yourself to be held accountable for staying in God's Word Getting bold and creative in whatever season you're in to commit to interacting with God's Word An overview of the life of Abram in Genesis up to God's covenant with him What a covenant is and learning more about covenants in the Bible Outside resources I used this week Table Talk Magazine GotQuestions.org Timeline for Abraham How God pursues covenant with people and not the other way around The covenant ceremony between Abram and God in Genesis 15 Details of how covenants were ratified in Biblical times Reading Romans 4 in light of what we learn in Genesis 15-17   Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - WorshipTogether.com This Week's Challenge Make sure your life commitments include groups or relationships that call you to personal study of God's Word -- that accountability makes all of the difference. Read about the life of Abraham for yourself in Genesis 12-25. Use outside resources to increase your knowledge of covenant and make sense of the scene we read together today. Learn even more about Abraham and how it all makes sense in light of the gospel by exploring Romans 4 in context. Ponder the significance of faith in the life of Abraham and in our own lives.

Lauren is NOT happy after Joey calls her a "Sharent." Also, Joey admits he believes in Bigfoot, Lauren tries a skittles challenge, and Brandon crosses the line on an all new Make Up or Break Up!

Possum Kingdom Lake“What is worship?”  “Worship is the response of all that we are to all that God is.” “Worship is to declare God's worth”John 4:23-24 – “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.  God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”Misconceptions about worship:1.Corporate worship is optional.“Worship is the most important of all the churches' purposes because we cannot actively love the world around us unless we corporately love and adore God through worship.” (Richard Foster - Celebration of Discipline)2.Worship is only an OUTWARD expression.“True worship is not about the songs, the vocals, the band or the choir.  All of those things contribute toward a great expression of worship but the essence of worship is when your heart and soul, the core of your being, connects with the Spirit of God.”3.Worship is only an INWARD expression.If you go through the Bible to see examples and instruction for worship you'll see things like: singing, clapping, praising, shouting, weeping, laughing, kneeling, lifting hands, trumpets, cymbals, and even dancing.4.Worship is for us.The word “worship” literally means “worth-ship” which means that we worship that which is worthy.  Revelation 4:11 – “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”5.Worship only takes place in a church.Today's Challenge: Make time to worship God. Sing him a song. Listen to a song and sing along. At least lift your voice and give Him thanks and praise. He gets the glory. We get the joy. Discussion Questions:What is worship?Why do some people think worship is optional?Why is worship more than an outward expression?Visit the website: 5MinuteDiscipleship.comFollow on social:Facebook.com/5minutediscipleshipInstagram.com/5minutediscipleshipClick here to learn how you can start your own podcast.

http://ysuperstars.com/ask-better-questions-of-the-church/How to Ask Better Questions of the ChurchStep 1: Remember the church is made up of people— if you have problems with ‘the church’ you really have problems with SPECIFIC people, or usually a specific person.Step 2: Be specific with who you have questions (or issues) with, and remember it is impossible to have issues with a church. ‘The Church’ as an abstract institution does not really exist.Step 3: Stay curious and seek to understand.Step 4 Understand that people in Church do not know everything, and are often wrong — accept that this is okay!Do not be afraid to engage the people in multiple situations and over long stretches of time. Do not give into the myth of the ‘coming to Jesus’ talk where everything will be resolved in an instant.Challenge:Make a list of specific people you have issues and questions for. Stop making it about the church! (Step 1)Be specific with your question or issue, and write that down. (Step 2)I was hurt by …I did not understand why you did…I do not agree with…When you said this … it made me feel …Make an appointment to talk with them today over coffee or a phone call. (Step 3 and 5)Pray for a spirit of humility, and remember that you or they could be wrong and that is okay! (Step 3 and 4)Resolve to work things out over time, and accept that there are no one conversation fix all scenarios. (Step 5)Matthew 18:15-17Matthew 18:21Luke 17:3-4Somethings that were mentioned in today’s episode:Five Regrets of the Dying (According to Bronnie Ware’s Book) I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.I wish I’d stayed in touch with my friends.I wish I had let myself be happier.Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing :https://amzn.to/2WqQwSJSeven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Coveyhttps://amzn.to/35U1oMdThe BEMA Podcast: https://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible Project Podcast: https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/I Believe in Science (Nacho Libre): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSy1NQx2bJEMonster Inc 2319: https://youtu.be/cUFJ1yVhJ6g

"Room service" door hangers are one of the unique ideas that André Sasser shares on the show. From a Woot Wagon to more, André talks about little things that encourage her as a teacher. I also talk about the "fun committee" at my school and some ideas to build community and collegiality. www.coolcatteacher.com/e574  Sponsored By Advancement Courses The holidays are just around the corner, and this is the perfect time to start planning your PD. Get started by going to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to explore over 240 graduate-level online PD courses in 19 different subject areas. Plus, you can save 20% of your order the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can take courses on helpful topics like classroom management, teacher wellness, education technology, special education classes and more. Advancement Courses is flexible and lets you work at your own pace to create things to improve your classroom.    Challenge Make someone's day or implement one of these ideas at your school to help your school have more fun! Door Hanger "Room Service" from André [PDF] André Sasser - Bio As Submitted André Sasser has been teaching math in Louisiana for ten years. She is currently teaching 6th-grade math, 7th-grade math, Geometry, Algebra II, Dual Enrollment Statistics, and an Introduction to Education class for future educators. Teaching math is a dream come true for André. She comes from a family of educators, and teaching is all she has ever wanted to do. Peek into André’s classroom and you will find her students engaged in math conversation, working problems on the vertical whiteboards, or enjoying a Desmos activity. Her daily goal is to make math class an exciting experience for every student who walks through her door. Blog: https://sassafracs.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @MrsSasser Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

The past three episodes, we've been talking about strategies to put your email writing on auto-pilot. One of the most powerful and easy to implement strategies is the use of templates. In this episode, I'll show you how to to create a killer, time saving template. Want feedback on your work? Check out our affordable coaching program - http://solobizhacker.com/listgrow

Tune in to learn about a very empowering question that will help you take on the bar exam in a more powerful way and also help you manage stress as you move forward with your bar examination preparation.

Everything is energy and has a vibration to it Our lives are impacted by these energies Process through the emotions of the various energies Tap into first sense, ask is it my energy field or happening externally? Tools to navigate the energies: Become aware of how you are impacted Pay attention to your bells and whistles going off within yourself Don’t join others in their drama See if you are somehow contributing to the frequency Vicki’s Challenge - Make the commitment to rid yourself of energetic trash This podcast was recorded at ‘Alison Larkin Presents’ Produced by Josh Reis Engineered by Galen Wade Podcast notes by Tracey Palmer PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so you don’t miss future episodes, and it would be greatly appreciated if you could also leave a review! Visit Vicki’s web site www.VickiBaird.com to learn more about Vicki or to book an individual session Check out Vicki’s Social Media pages: https://www.facebook.com/CoachVickiBaird/ https://www.instagram.com/coachvickibaird/ https://twitter.com/coachvickibaird https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-baird-3850889/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGH5rJR_JSS9Nvt6JprbyDw Read Vicki’s first book: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Has-Accept-Accentuate-Appreciate/dp/1452548420/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=vicki+baird&qid=1553782546&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vicki-baird/message

Episode 3 is a FitJieJie challenge - Make Your Bed. Make Your Bed, yes you heard me. That is the challenge to make your bed first thing in the morning and I want to share with you 3 reasons why . Keep listening! Like this podcast please do subscribe to FitJieJie. Now I challenge you to take a picture of your bed and just say "Yes I did it"! Tag @fitjiejie and @linoralow and i'll reshare you too :) Let’s all encourage on another to inculcate this habit so we can grow even more good habits.          

Episode 3 is a FitJieJie challenge - Make Your Bed. Make Your Bed, yes you heard me. That is the challenge to make your bed first thing in the morning and I want to share with you 3 reasons why . Keep listening! Like this podcast please do subscribe to FitJieJie. Now I challenge you to take a picture of your bed and just say "Yes I did it"! Tag @fitjiejie and @linoralow and i'll reshare you too :) Let’s all encourage on another to inculcate this habit so we can grow even more good habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitjiejie/message

Sermon: "Challenge - Make a Choice - Consequence - Build Character" by Larry Bachman

Emily O. walks us through her theory that all of our thoughts can be broken down into three categories: important, urgent, and mostly irrelevant. The hosts suggest that you maintain an awareness of what values are important to you so that you can have a set filter when sorting through thoughts. Challenge: Make a note … Continue reading Organization Pt 1 →

Your circle of influence determines your mindset. If you surround yourself with people who say you CAN'T you will believe you CAN'T. If you surround yourself with people who say you CAN then you will believe you CAN. Do not worry you do not have to end the negative relationships because as you grow with new positive relationships the old negative relationships will fade away. Challenge: Make a list of your relationships. Place them into 2 columns, one for People who add to your mindset and the other for the people who take from your mindset. This will show you who feeds into your limiting beliefs. Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily. Check out more information:https://markcrandall.net Follow Mark Crandall: Facebook:@purposechaserspodcast Instagram:@purpose_chaser_podcast Linked In:@MarkCrandall

What’s the rush? Why are we in such a rush to live life. Now more than ever, we have everything we could ever need at our fingertips but we want more and more. We want to know why access to all the information we could ever ask on the internet doesn't come to us faster.  Our lives seem to travel at warp speeds, with our minds taking in and spewing out information faster than we can keep up with, and our bodies running ragged, trying to get up early and stay up late just to get it all done. What’s the rush? Have you ever looked up just to realize it’s already the weekend again, or summer, or Christmas? Have you ever said these words “Friday couldn’t get here fast enough!”. Does it feel like just yesterday you were, in high school, graduating college, getting married, having kids, turning 40, or retiring? “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Are we complicating life? And the big question is why? What are we gaining by keeping all these plates spinning? Do you feel more fulfilled? Happier? More connected and appreciated? My guess is no. Just as you can feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your personal space, so can you be overwhelmed by the clutter in your inner space. Time to purge and prioritize to find time and space for you to truly experience life, joy, and happiness. So what has to go? It may be a good time to take a personal inventory of what takes up space in your mind, daily.   Once you get a handle on what’s hijacking your brain and taking up valuable space in your day, here are ways you can turn the tables and get control over the situation. Get control over your personal space. Make a list. Get rid of file 13. Take a time-out. Control your intake. Release worry. Refocus your energy. Are we getting there? Are we feeling like we may have a handle on eliminating some chaos and clutter to find more space for peace? Are you already planning ow you can clear more mind so that you can start filter what you let in? Even though stillness and meditation is usually a singular act, JOY is found in connections. Joy is relational. This means joy is generated by joy-producing relationships; when someone we care about is glad to be with us. The connection produces warm, happy feelings. CHALLENGE: Make a date...do it tomorrow. You’ve declutterd your day to make room for space in your mind to invite in peace. Step outside of yourself and reach out to make a healthy connection and invite in joy. Harness them both for true happiness. I know YOU can do it!

When was the last time you visited the Dentist? Today's challenge is to schedule that dentist appointment. Remember studies are showing that heart health can be affected by the bacteria in your mouth. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30588306 Brush twice a day, floss, regular professional cleanings are all part of proper oral hygiene.  Don't avoid the dentist.

In this episode, we'll give you 3 strategies to get "un-stuck" and start talking to your kids about pornography. Parenting is hard work, and sometimes involves difficult discussions with our kids. For most folks, pornography is at the top of the list! We may worry … What if I say the wrong thing? So instead we stay stuck on the fence. When it comes to porn, we waffle back and forth: To talk or not to talk? That is the question. In this episode we give you 3 ways to get off the fence and start talking: Admit out loud what feels uncomfortable Appreciate the real cost of silence Put yourself in your child’s brain Check out Fortify, a program specifically designed to help teens and adults reach long-lasting freedom from pornography. (FREE for teens!) CHALLENGE: Make a goal this week to have a conversation about pornography. If you feel brave, talk to your kids. If you need a warm-up, practice with a friend or spouse. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a positive review or tell a friend!   [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

Today we are continuing our conversation about journaling and all it’s inherent benefits. What happened to all those dreams you put aside because everything and everyone else’s priorities took precedence?  When was the last time you revisited the dreams you used to think possible? We think they are still possible... only FIRST you need to ignite those thoughts and bring them back to the forefront of your mind.  You certainly don’t have a chance in creating your desires if you don’t even remember what some of them are. Lana and JoJami are in the process of clarifying their goals and ambitions for Ladies Roadmap in the new year and are super excited to be comparing their journaling to align the vision and turn dreams into reality. We talk: -Journaling your dreams sparks your imagination -Your desires don’t all have to be big -How knowing your talents can help ignite and facilitate your dreams -How many of us think we don’t have time to do a lot of our desires. -How do you spend your free time -Make adjustments so you make space and time for other desires -Big Hairy Dreams!   JoJami’s Most Unusual Moment and Lana’s uncomfortable Roadblock this week.   Today’s Challenge: Make a list and think about how you are spending your free time.   What are you going to put in that space, now?   Ready to get started journaling? Check out the My Roadmap Journal  https://www.ladiesroadmap.com/ladies-roadmap-journal/   SUPPORT OUR Super Dooper SPONSOR: We both use and adoooooore…. our weekly Sunbasket meals! Use this Link to get $40.00 off your first meal! : https://bit.ly/2RzU40i Have you Subscribed & Reviewed us in iTunes? Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, we want to encourage you to do that today! It will help ensure that we can keep giving other groovy women like you, a platform to share and inspire all of us! Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra loving, we would be infinitely grateful if you left a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other women find the podcast, not to mention all your kind words give us goosebumps and make us smile! Just click here to review.  First select any show and push the, “view” iTunes (on the right). At the top of the iTunes page select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know your favorite part of the podcast is or how it’s helped you. Thank you, oodles and oodles!   >>>Bonus: Click this link, to receive your FREE tips sheet, 7 Tips to Journaling Your Best Life!   Would you like to get a reminder of our upcoming shows? It’s easy, just sign up for our weekly newsletter, HERE:   www.ladiesroadmap.com   We’d love if you could please follow us and leave a comment here: Facebook (Hey, why not join our FB group here too! We’re hanging out with the gang! Come join us!) Twitter Instagram   Write us at info@ladiesroadmap.com Thank you to Cam Tyler from PodcastBud for our awesome theme music and editing!  

The Myth of Soft Skills - Personal Development is for Ninjas! I'm serving up some serious mojo in this episode for increasing your ability to solve problems, to feel less frenzied, have more energy & be more fulfilled. Musical soundtrack courtesy of owls, crows, tree frogs, sweetly singing birds & various buzzing things. 1:09 - Personal development referred to as Soft Skills or Soft Services is funny, because the great spiritual leaders of the world are ninjas! Jesus, Ghandi, Deepak Chopra, Mother Teresa, & many more. 2:25 - Look at personal development from a perspective of necessity. 2:57 - I'm creating new meditations while sitting by the river, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Getting into the rhythm & natural flow of nature is a life skill, a business skill, & a plan for longevity & well-being. Wanna know when you can wrap your ears around the new meditations? Sign up to stay in the know . You'll also get a free "Instant Ignition" eBook to help you tap into your most powerful creative energy. 4:09 - A client who has been in many types of leadership & personal development training is learning, through our coaching , to lead from an inner level. We have to learn to lead ourselves first. 5:14 - We tend to see accomplished spiritual leaders as different from ourselves. We're all spiritual people. We tend to keep our spiritual lives as a separate thing from our business lives & out of our sex lives. A whole, integrated Self is a more fulfilled Self. 6:40 - Nature has its own rhythm. Being still long enough to become a part of it feeds your creativity, energy, & productivity. Are you taking the time you need to fill your cup? Spending the time in natural settings allows you to experience the magic of life. You'll find that you solve problems more easily by making this a practice for yourself. 9:50 - Einstein integrated play time into his schedule as a part of creating wholeness in his work & life. He understood the role of play in genius. 11:11 - You can't operate & thrive at your highest level without connecting body, mind, spirit. Don't be afraid of the spiritual part of this. You have to plug into a power source that's greater than your own mind in order to draw new energy & ideas. 12:19 - Challenge: Make it a regular practice to spend at least an hour allowing yourself to get into the natural rhythm & flow of nature in order to develop your greatest skills. 12:59 - Tree Frog - The sounds of nature are the music for this podcast episode. The visual aspect of the surrounding creatures are like the moving sheet music of a symphony. 14:26 - Exercise for coming into greater levels of strength, creativity, & productivity. It's a prescription for being less busy & more productive at the same time. 15:24 - The beautiful, mysterious call of the owl. 16:14 - High performers want to do all they can to increase overall levels of excellence. Prayer allows us to reach for higher levels to connect to the truth of who we are & all we can be. It's the way to plug into the highest Source of strength & energy. If you don't believe in God, spend time in nature & express yourself, so you can connect  to your psyche on deeper levels & tap into this rich source for personal development. 19:12 - Meditation, the other side of prayer, is listening. 20:17 - Become a spiritual ninja! We're here for a short time, so why not experience all we can at the highest levels we can? • Rhythmic Movement Meditations - Music is scientifically proven to provide health benefits in every area of life. Use these tools to help you connect with your highest state of excellence & primal essence, so you can shift your energy for greater clarity, courage, focus, & vitality. A potent combination of your sexual energy combined with your spiritual energy. GET THESE POWERFUL MOVEMENT MEDITATIONS NOW! & experience it for yourself. Listen to this attorney talk about his experience of finding a new position as a corporate VP when he used these meditati...

The Myth of Soft Skills - Personal Development is for Ninjas! I'm serving up some serious mojo in this episode for increasing your ability to solve problems, to feel less frenzied, have more energy & be more fulfilled. Musical soundtrack courtesy of owls, crows, tree frogs, sweetly singing birds & various buzzing things. 1:09 - Personal development referred to as Soft Skills or Soft Services is funny, because the great spiritual leaders of the world are ninjas! Jesus, Ghandi, Deepak Chopra, Mother Teresa, & many more. 2:25 - Look at personal development from a perspective of necessity. 2:57 - I'm creating new meditations while sitting by the river, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Getting into the rhythm & natural flow of nature is a life skill, a business skill, & a plan for longevity & well-being. Wanna know when you can wrap your ears around the new meditations? Sign up to stay in the know . You'll also get a free "Instant Ignition" eBook to help you tap into your most powerful creative energy. 4:09 - A client who has been in many types of leadership & personal development training is learning, through our coaching , to lead from an inner level. We have to learn to lead ourselves first. 5:14 - We tend to see accomplished spiritual leaders as different from ourselves. We're all spiritual people. We tend to keep our spiritual lives as a separate thing from our business lives & out of our sex lives. A whole, integrated Self is a more fulfilled Self. 6:40 - Nature has its own rhythm. Being still long enough to become a part of it feeds your creativity, energy, & productivity. Are you taking the time you need to fill your cup? Spending the time in natural settings allows you to experience the magic of life. You'll find that you solve problems more easily by making this a practice for yourself. 9:50 - Einstein integrated play time into his schedule as a part of creating wholeness in his work & life. He understood the role of play in genius. 11:11 - You can't operate & thrive at your highest level without connecting body, mind, spirit. Don't be afraid of the spiritual part of this. You have to plug into a power source that's greater than your own mind in order to draw new energy & ideas. 12:19 - Challenge: Make it a regular practice to spend at least an hour allowing yourself to get into the natural rhythm & flow of nature in order to develop your greatest skills. 12:59 - Tree Frog - The sounds of nature are the music for this podcast episode. The visual aspect of the surrounding creatures are like the moving sheet music of a symphony. 14:26 - Exercise for coming into greater levels of strength, creativity, & productivity. It's a prescription for being less busy & more productive at the same time. 15:24 - The beautiful, mysterious call of the owl. 16:14 - High performers want to do all they can to increase overall levels of excellence. Prayer allows us to reach for higher levels to connect to the truth of who we are & all we can be. It's the way to plug into the highest Source of strength & energy. If you don't believe in God, spend time in nature & express yourself, so you can connect  to your psyche on deeper levels & tap into this rich source for personal development. 19:12 - Meditation, the other side of prayer, is listening. 20:17 - Become a spiritual ninja! We're here for a short time, so why not experience all we can at the highest levels we can? • Rhythmic Movement Meditations - Music is scientifically proven to provide health benefits in every area of life. Use these tools to help you connect with your highest state of excellence & primal essence, so you can shift your energy for greater clarity, courage, focus, & vitality. A potent combination of your sexual energy combined with your spiritual energy. GET THESE POWERFUL MOVEMENT MEDITATIONS NOW! & experience it for yourself. Listen to this attorney talk about his experience of finding a new position as a corporate VP when he used these meditati...

I’m honored to share this Episode #38 of the Mother’s Quest Podcast with someone who even my children were excited I was interviewing… best-selling, award-winning, children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner. Widely recognized as the uncrowned queen of children’s music, Laurie’s albums, released on her own label Two Tomatoes, have been best sellers beloved by children and adults alike.  Her debut DVD, which went quadruple platinum, was the first-ever indie children’s music DVD to enter Billboard’s Top Music Video chart at #1. Laurie’s twelfth album, Laurie Berkner: the Dance Remixes, was released in September 2017. A longtime fixture on TV’s Nick Jr. and Sprout channels, Laurie’s music videos now appear regularly on NBCUniversal’s Universal Kids channel. And she’s ventured into new creative endeavors, writing the music and lyrics for three Off-Broadway children’s musicals produced by New York City Children’s Theater and publishing a series of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, including Pillowland, which has become my son Jacob’s story and song of choice at bedtime. Laurie’s music bridges a divide between parents and their children and invites connection, joy and meaning. In our conversation, I was compelled by the stories Laurie shared about families whose children have cancer and listen to her music for comfort in the hospital or whose children have autism and their first words were the names of Laurie’s songs. For her, bringing opportunities for connection and making space for creative expression is her true mission and has begun to take many forms. I was fascinated to learn about the unplanned path that brought her from preschool teacher to children’s musician, and how the tenets that inform her music training program, to stop talking and “put it in the music,” to let children express themselves in their own voice, and to follow children’s rhythm and leadership are powerful metaphors for parenthood and life. I loved every moment of this conversation, but especially the end, where Laurie recounted a recent E.P.I.C. snapshot moment with her own daughter and then closed us out with her guitar in hand singing my favorite song of hers, “Moon, Moon, Moon.” I felt so enriched by this conversation, and following Laurie’s guidance, I’m committed to creating more space for emotion, connection, play and music with my children. But, there’s also something else. The day after I recorded this episode and had the honor of hearing Laurie sing about the moon, I took in the power of the Lunar Eclipse and the rare Blue Moon, sending an email to Laurie to note the synchronicity of it all. I was struck again to learn that as I release this episode, Dr. Roz, the woman beautifully honored in the dedication for this episode, would have celebrated her birthday this week, if she were still alive today. So, I also leave this experience with renewed faith in ripple effects beyond what we first imagine and a reverence for following the rhythm in our lives, if we make the space to listen. This episode dedicated by: Denise W. Barreto, Relationships Matter Now, LLC www.relationshipsmatternow.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Topics Discussed in this Episode: What I was doing when I stopped everything to find Laurie’s contact information and invite her to come onto the podcast The influence Laurie’s driven working mother had on instilling the belief that Laurie could create a meaningful career Laurie’s true life mission which has nothing specifically to do with music or children The unplanned path that led Laurie to become a children’s musician and the new forms that Laurie’s creativity has taken her in recent years Laurie’s music mentor, Ruth Alperson and how her advice shaped how Laurie engages children with music What happened in the preschool classroom that led to the creation of her first song, “We are the Dinosaurs” Laurie’s key tenets for children’s music like “Sing it Don’t Say It,” and “Singing in a Child’s Voice,” and how that informed a music training program she created to help children feel ownership and leadership How what we “create” are gifts to the world and the unexpected ripple effects that Laurie’s music has had on families, especially families with children who are ill or have special needs The importance of following rhythm in many forms How the E.P.I.C. Guideposts show up in Laurie’s life and how she is on a quest to bring more of the “I,” investment in herself, through meditation, exercise and more. The importance of making space for connection with our children, managing our use of screens, and the very special family time Laurie has established with her family every night How Laurie’s E.P.I.C. Snapshot moment with her own daughter reflected back everything Laurie has sought to create through her music for others This Week’s Challenge: Make space for connection and music with your own children. Use music in your daily routine by turning an ordinary task with your child into a song. Remember to: Sing it, don’t say it Incorporate your children’s own sense of internal rhythm into the music Bring in playfulness Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Dalcroze Eurhythmics – A music curriculum that involves movement Two Tomatoes Records – Laurie’s record label The Music In Me – Laurie’s teacher training program and signature music classes for children 12 months to 4 years We Are The Dinosaurs – One of the first songs made by Laurie Moon Moon Moon – Our favorite song, sung live in this episode Pillowland – My son Jacob’s story and song of choice at bedtime The Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse – Images of the Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse, which synchronistically took place shortly after I recorded my episode with Laurie Announcements: Spring into Your E.P.I.C. Life Clarity Coaching Package Spring is an amazing time to more fully seed the E.P.I.C. Guideposts in your life. I’m opening a limited number of one-on-one coaching spaces for a 90 day coaching package that includes bi-weekly hour-long coaching sessions where I will help you mindfully close the chapter of the last season, identify your vision for what’s ahead, set strategic action steps for moving forward, and provide inspiration and accountability along the way. Email me at julie@mothersquest.com to set up a free discovery call and learn more. Virtual Mother’s Quest Circle Pilot I’m excited to announce that the first founding Mother’s Quest Virtual Circle has been filled. If you’re interested in a future circle, and want to receive notice when the applications open again, please add your name to this wait list. julie@mothersquest.com Mother’s Quest E.P.I.C. Life Check-In Would love to have you in our weekly E.P.I.C. Life Check-In on Tuesday, from 12N-1PM pm via Video on Zoom We’ll create connections within the Mother’s Quest community, reflect on how we feel along the E.P.I.C. Guideposts this week, and set an intention for the week. Time for personal introspection, group accountability and community-building all packed into one hour. Are you In? Join the Mother’s Quest Community to RSVP and find the zoom link to join. www.mothersquest.com/community  Click here to join! Help us Grow the Mother’s Quest Community If you’re finding value from the Mother’s Quest Podcast and would like to get more involved, please join us in the Mother’s Quest Facebook Group, help us find more like-minded mothers on a quest by spreading the word and sharing your favorite episodes, and make a donation or apply to dedicate an episode. You can also share your story on the Mother’s Quest Blog. Acknowledgements: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Denise Barreto of Relationships Matter Now Sage B. Hobbs of Naked Communication  Samantha Nolan-Smith Jody Smith Emily Cretella of MotherHustle Collette Flanagan, founder of Mothers Against Police Brutality Titilayo Tinubu Ali of Own Your Expertise Carly Magnus Hurt Lizzy Russinko of This (Un)Scripted Life Suzanne Brown, author of Mompowerment Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach of Marketing Magic for Entrepreneurs Katharine Earhart of Alesco Advisors Jessica Kupferman of She Podcasts Resistance Artist Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer, founder of The Profit Party Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs of the Notable Woman Podcast Erin Kendall of Fit Mom Go Niko Osoteo of Bear Beat Productions Erik Newton of The Together Show Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Three of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution. If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com — Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

On this week's show, Kevin, Chris, and Gavriil talk through a history of Challenge Modes in World of Warcraft. Detailed show notes can be found at www.azerothctc.com. Email: AzerothCTC@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/ATGuVS3 Twitter: ACTC: https://twitter.com/AzerothCTC Kevin: https://twitter.com/swingkat Chris: https://twitter.com/Akari_Mag Gavriil: https://twitter.com/Gavriil_ET Intro Music: DOCTOR VOX - Hero: youtu.be/qNuC01Z3lrs

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