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On this episode of Gathering The Kings, Host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Jared Phifer to the king's table. Jared, the architectural maestro behind Revolve Design-Build, is shaping Denver with pioneering designs and unparalleled craftsmanship. With a journey that kickstarted in 2005 and a dramatic shift in 2015, he's been setting the gold standard in crafting illustrious homes. Amplified by his family's support, Jared's influence doesn't just stop at Denver Metro; he's making waves with his Roku TV spotlight, "Idea House: Mountain Modern."Together, Chaz and Jared navigate the nuances of pursuing mammoth aspirations, establishing iron-clad business alliances, and the essential mantra of binding every deal with a concrete contract. Hungry for entrepreneurial dynamite? Press play and arm yourself with game-changing insights!During this episode, you will learn about;[00:00] Introduction[01:29] Intro to Jared and his business[02:24] Why Jared continues to push[03:26] Why Jared likes the challenge[06:07] How Jared approaches working with family[07:59] How Jared moved into entrepreneurship[14:16] A good decision Jared made[16:21] Why Jared felt right about hiring a partner[17:25] Jared's advice to others who are hesitant in working with a partner[21:16] A bad decision Jared made[25:58] Jared's approach to decision-making[29:09] One trackable metric Jared would use[30:22] Jared's book recommendation[32:01] Jared's thoughts on masterminding[33:14] What Jared would tell his younger self[34:30] How to connect with Jared[35:28] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes“I think that was honestly the initial spark of just like, cool, I can go as hard as I want to go with bagging groceries.” - Jared Phifer“Entrepreneurs need to see outside themselves and their limitations.” - Jared Phifer“There's been seasons where I didn't listen and I did my own thing and I was like, oh, I'm trying to do this all outta my own strength and it's not working out because I'm limited.” - Jared Phifer“You're limited in your beliefs, your current beliefs of what you think about yourself, your business, whatever. It won't change unless provoked by another person.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)“You gotta have something that's greater than yourself to get you through the mud. That resilience is a gift.” - Jared Phifer“I literally go out of our building and just walk around it. Breathe. Walk around and go, okay, is there someone I can talk to about this? Or, you know, did I come to a conclusion in this five minute walk?” - Jared Phifer“Ask for help. Never be too proud to ask for help.” - Jared PhiferBooks and Resources Recommended:The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewishttps://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950Idea House: Mountain Modern (TV Show)https://www.roku.com/blog/idea-house-mountain-modernLet's Connect!Jared Phifer:Website: https://revolvedb.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-phifer-40769b23/Facebook:

In Grey Town, Napoleon Bonaparte continues to move further and further outside of the city to the point where he can no longer be reached. In a recent interview Sam Harris seems this way - moving further away from those who would challenge him. We discuss the way of thinking that lacks redemptive spirit, and the responsibility that requires respect, which enables individual rights. Matt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattmccloskey Michael on Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelvaclav Matt's Links - https://solo.to/mattmccloskey Michael's Links - https://solo.to/michaelvaclav References: Matt's thoughts on the idea of completeness - https://mattmccloskey.substack.com/p/its-ok-its-alright Sam Harris interview - https://youtu.be/Qyrjgf-_Vdk The great divorce - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950 A wrinkle in time - https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Quintet/dp/0312367546 David Sack on Respect - https://twitter.com/davidsacks/status/1635888160701046784?s=42&t=uUAQApxVipInVr2sarwbFA

Today we journey through another great work by C.S. Lewis. In The Great Divorce we are sent through hell and purgatory on our way to heaven. A short but profound read; check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KQIJC6LVGYLW&keywords=The+Great+Divorce&qid=1651189954&sprefix=the+great+divor%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-1 Lewis, C. S. The Great Divorce. Harper One, HarperCollins, 2007.

In this episode, we talk about the invitation given by the Savior, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your father in heaven is perfect." Can we reach perfection in this life? Is it worth trying? And what does the Savior mean by the word perfect? We talk about these questions and more. The Lord loves our effort to become like him no matter how meager it is! Feel free to send us an email with any questions or comments to adifferenceforone@gmail.com -"The Great Divorce" book by C.S. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+great+divorce&qid=1642033857&sr=8-1 -Quote by Brad Wilcox: "We are not earning heaven, we are learning heaven" -Talk by Jeffrey R. Holland titled "Be ye therefore perfect eventually": https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/be-ye-therefore-perfect-eventually?lang=eng -Talk by Russell M. Nelson titled, "Perfection Pending": https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/perfection-pending?lang=eng --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adifferenceforone/support

On this episode we continue our conversation of the list of some of the small things on Steve's mind like eternity, the Old Testament and the New Testament and what things we're supposed to get out of them, and what does it mean to talk to God. We're just barely getting in to these topics, but we plan on diving deeper on all of them in the future, and we really want to know your thoughts, comments, questions, and concerns. So PLEASE send us an email at FollowingTheFirePodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you, maybe answer your questions or work your comments into a future episode. Book Club announcement! 0:00 * First book: “With” by Skye Jethani (https://amzn.to/3d0fVdd) * Discussion on the April 7 show. * Send us your comments, questions, and book ideas! Intro: 2:00 * Working from home pros and cons * Nathan's been doing home improvement work to prep for his wife moving in * The paint should make things interesting Framing the topics: 5:27 * The goal, just like the "Restoration Movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restoration_Movement)", is really to strip back the traditions and get to the core of Christianity * Don't let the truth be a scary thing * What we're really doing is deconstructing - just need to be sure we rebuild The relationship between Christianity and Judaism - 16:18 * What's the Old Testament good for? * Joseph Shulam - Netivya Ministries, Jerusalem (https://netivyah.org/) The purpose of Christianity - 27:17 * It's not just to get myself to heaven * It's about the Kingdom starting now * Book: "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis (https://smile.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950) * Book: “The Divine Conspiracy” by Dallas Willard (https://smile.amazon.com/Divine-Conspiracy-Rediscovering-Hidden-Life/dp/0007596545) All about prayer - 43:36 * Class: Why do we pray that way? (https://www.meadowlarkchurch.org/classes/?category=Why+do+we+pray+that+way%3F) * How prayer works & what's it for? * Traditions around prayer * Long-distance romantic relationship as a metaphor for prayer * Book: "Book of Common Prayer (https://smile.amazon.com/Book-Common-Prayer-Pocket/dp/168099168X)" the (not very pocket-sized) Pocket size edition * Prayer is for relationship Join our Patreon (http://patreon.com/followingthefire) - we'd love your support and we have some fantastic patron perks!

If we are trying to love and serve the Lord, and interested in growing in holiness, we always want to make sure to make decisions according to the will of God. However, it is not always easy for us to make decisions. We can be tempted to become anxious and fearful when faced with making an important decision. In this episode Kara and Fred share some thoughts from the treasury of the Church's teaching as well as their own experience in striving to follow the will of God in their own lives.   Small Group Discussion Questions: What is your current process of discerning the Lord's will for your life? In what ways has it worked for you? What is one thing you learned about yourself through your journey of discernment? What is one way your relationship with the Lord changed/grew/struggled in moments of decision-making? Look back on an important decision in your life. How can you see connections to that choice and how God worked in it to bring you here? How might things be different had you chosen the different path? How did Christ draw you closer to him through this episode?   St Ignatius of Loyola's key to making a good decision: “To make a good choice our intentions ought to be simple: only looking at what we were created for; namely the praise of God, our Lord, and the salvation of our souls. So, I ought to choose, in whatever I may do, that which may help me fulfill that end for which I am created.”   Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1: "God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church. To accomplish this, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son as Redeemer and Savior. In his Son and through him, he invites men to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs of his blessed life."   Recommended questions to consider when making decisions, especially those of greater importance: “How am I called to serve God?” “How am I to most fully, and faithfully, live according to my state in life?” “What does it look like for me to know him, love him, and serve him in my daily life?” “How does this help me get to heaven?” “How does it help to get others to heaven?”   Past Episodes Mentioned in the Show: Four People You Need in Your Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-people-you-need-in-your-life/id1536166779?i=1000507731144   Why Are You Catholic?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-you-catholic/id1536166779?i=1000501933075   The Invisible World – Spiritual Warfare: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-world-spiritual-warfare/id1536166779?i=1000496584028   The Invisible World – Angels Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-world-angels-part-2/id1536166779?i=1000495880373   Recommended Reading from This Episode: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Great+Divorce+by+C.S.+Lewis&qid=1614749091&sr=8-1   A Method for Making Decisions from St. Ignatius of Loyola: Place problem before us (especially before the Blessed Sacrament) Keep in mind that we are created for glory of God and the salvation of our soul. Pray for God to move your will and make it clear what HE wants! Weigh the pros and cons; advantages and disadvantages, particularly in light of the purpose for which we were created. Choose according to the greater inclination of REASON. Place choice before God in prayer and ask him to affirm it if it's for his glory 4 Helpful Rules for Discernment by Fr Mike Schmitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne8n-1ATd1s If God has not said clearly, do this or don't do that, you have to ask yourselves four questions: Is this a good door? Is this an open door? Is this a wise door? Knowing who I am, where I've been and who I want to be, is this a wise decision? Is this a door that I want? If its all those things… Do you want to go through this door?   Song Mentioned in This Episode: Scars by I Am They: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqjGT9BSyJA Draw Near intro/outro music © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

In this episode, Caleb and Todd look back on what they've learned in April 2019. ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- Dare to Lead by Brene Brown ( https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BRO8CBKC308K&keywords=dare+to+lead+brene+brown&qid=1555937849&s=gateway&sprefix=dare+to+lead%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 ) ------- *Books* ------- The Way of the Warrior by Erwin McManus ( https://www.amazon.com/Way-Warrior-Ancient-Inner-Peace/dp/1601429568/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20IXRC89BJWZO&keywords=the+way+of+the+warrior&qid=1555932111&s=gateway&sprefix=the+way+of+the+%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 ) Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas ( http://sarahjmaas.com/throneofglass/ ) The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis ( https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0887632424/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3UZGBV80WD54K&keywords=the+great+divorce+cs+lewis&qid=1555932341&s=gateway&sprefix=the+great+di%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-3 ) In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson ( https://www.amazon.com/Pit-Lion-Snowy-Day/dp/1606710915/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VI298H5G5H5F&keywords=in+a+pit+with+a+lion+on+a+snowy+day&qid=1555932366&s=books&sprefix=in+a+pit%2Caps%2C150&sr=1-1 ) ------- *Music* ------- Hillsong UNITED ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/74cb3MG0x0BOnYNW1uXYnM ) Free Spirit by Khalid ( https://open.spotify.com/album/6KT8x5oqZJl9CcnM66hddo ) Caleb's Focus Playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/user/newpointecosfamilylife/playlist/50VmT5WiFoELz9548XwAZE?si=CJq4z7VoTciJI_H2g9fvFQ ) Hip Hop Instrumentals / Beats I Freestyle Rap Battle ( https://open.spotify.com/user/1245722571/playlist/4YiTL7GcmPpN0AKihPtSVe?si=zs0NXs6CSDODZRSSuzxHrA ) H.E.R. ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Y7RZ31TRPVadSFVy1o8os ) Anderson .Paak ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jK9MiCrA42lLAdMGUZpwa ) Imported by Jessie Reyez (feat. 6LACK) ( https://open.spotify.com/album/29vt4BpW3GYX7hHCbFkhfg ) Old Town Road - Remix by Lil Was X, Billy Ray Cyrus ( https://open.spotify.com/track/6u7jPi22kF8CTQ3rb9DHE7 ) -------- *Movies* -------- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4633694/ ) Us ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6857112/ ) Thunderball ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059800/?ref_=nv_sr_1%3Fref_%3Dnv_sr_1 ) Casino Royale ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381061/?ref_=nv_sr_1%3Fref_%3Dnv_sr_1 ) ---------- *Podcasts* ---------- Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast: Generational Diversity in the Workplace ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-stanley-leadership-podcast/id290055666 ) Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: How to Be Real and Not Be Weird ( https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/how-to-be-real-and-not-be-weird/ ) A Greater Story with Sam Collier: Lecrae, Tedashii, Shanti Das, DJ Wade, Benjamin Willis: A Round Table Discussion About Perseverance ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-greater-story-with-sam-collier/id1183571837 ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Kadi Cole On the New Rules For Men and Women in the Workplace and Creating a Culture That Leverages Female Leaders… Regardless of Your Theology ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode253/ ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Hadyn Shaw On Leading Through Generation Tension At Work: What Helps Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers Get Along ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode254/ ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Carly Fiorina On Her Journey From Secretary at a Real Estate Firm to CEO of a Fortune 20 Company to Running For President of the United States ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode256/ ) Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Tyler Reagin On Leading a Large Organization When You're Not a Detail Person And What It Takes to Become Self-Aware, Self-Accepting and Self-Confident in Leadership ( https://careynieuwhof.com/episode257/ ) That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs: Kevin + Rea Queen ( http://www.anniefdowns.com/2019/03/01/tsf-couples-2019-kevin-rea-queen/ ) That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs: Mack and Meredith Brock ( http://www.anniefdowns.com/2019/02/19/tsf-couples-2019-mack-and-meredith-brock/ ) The Danger of a Dream - Steven Furtick ( https://elevationchurch.org/sermons/the-danger-of-a-dream/ ) Toure Show: Dr. Melina Abdullah - I'm the Lion of BLM ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-melina-abdullah-im-the-lion-of-blm/id1313077481?i=1000435129418 ) RELEVANT Podcast: Social Club Misfits ( https://relevantmagazine.com/podcast/social-club-misfits-2/ ) South Beach Sessions: Billy Corben & Tony Bosch ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/le-batard-friends-south-beach-sessions/id1446810283 ) The GaryVee Audio Experience: 23 Minutes of Advice That Every Hustler Should Hear ( https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/23-minutes-of-advice-that-every-young-hustler-should-hear/id928159684?i=1000435130126 ) Bill Simmons Podcast: Trevor Noah ( https://www.theringer.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast/2019/4/17/18411673/bad-warriors-omens-and-trevor-noahs-first-bs-interview ) The Art of Manliness Podcast: Lessons in Persistence From Climber Tommy Caldwell ( https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/tommy-caldwell-interview/ ) Kid Ministry Answers ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-ministry-answers-childrens-ministry-kidmin-podcast/id1420346456 ) Youth Ministry Answers ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-answers-student-ministry-podcast/id945075110 ) The Joe Rogan Experience ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272 ) Spycast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spycast/id201680433 ) ---------- *Articles* ---------- Privileged by Kyle Korver ( https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/kyle-korver-utah-jazz-nba ) How to Handle Your Critics Like a Pro, Not a Toddler by Carey Nieuwhof ( https://careynieuwhof.com/how-to-handle-your-critics-like-a-pro-not-a-toddler/ ) 5 Things About Leadership My 25-Year-Old Self Never Would Have Believed by Carey Nieuwhof ( https://careynieuwhof.com/5-things-about-leadership-my-25-year-old-self-never-would-have-believed/ ) ----------------- *Lessons Learned* ----------------- God's unconditional love for us It's never as bad as your worst day. It's never as good as your best day. It's also not the average of both. Dealing with our own emotions and feelings The importance of mentors and seeking wisdom The power of asking to hear someone else's story ------------------------ *New Episode Every Week* ------------------------ Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.

In this episode, talk about Universal “Something”.  Universal Restoration, Universal Salvation and all things universal.  We venture through Revelation interpretations of end times and what it means for all humans.  Everett goes on a tirade regarding Revelations 21:8 and breaks the whole convo open!  We wonder why Jesus goes to preach to the dead?!  Then we discuss The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis and who knows where we end up from there.  We hope you enjoy the fun! Things Mentioned in this Episode: Universal Salvation Passages from the Bible - https://www.openbible.info/topics/universal_salvation Road to New Creation – Article by NT Wright - http://ntwrightpage.com/2016/03/30/the-road-to-new-creation/ Revelation Chapters 21-22 Isaiah 35:1-10 John 3:17 Cosmology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmology Gnosticism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosticism Revelation 21:8 – Lake of Fire 1 Peter 3:18 The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis - https://smile.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540480008&sr=8-1&keywords=the+great+divorce Revelation 22:15 – those who are “outside” Find us on Twitter and Facebook at @fundrainpod We’d like help in steering our topics so feel free to let us know what topics you would like us to explore. If you enjoy what we do, please go and give us a review on iTunes. Thank you for listening.  We enjoy these discussions and hope you do as well.  Peace.

Humans can be brutal; we marginalize people, mocking and judging them for their flaws. But when someone acknowledges their imperfections and admits them to Jesus—like the woman in Luke 7 who weeps at his feet—something downright counter-cultural happens. Join Rick as he dives into her story, and invites us into a discussion about Jesus' unexpected response to imperfect and marginalized people…including us. Also in the episode, Rick interviews Emma Mae Jenkins, a teenager who is determined to wear the marginalization she’s faced as a badge of honor. Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all in with Jesus--to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Related: (Now Available) Spiritual Grit- www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Grit-En…nce/dp/1470750899 The Simply Jesus Gathering- http://simplyjesusgathering.com/ The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis- https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530639063&sr=8-1&keywords=the+great+divorce+cs+lewis The Unreasonable Jesus by Thomas Christianson- https://www.group.com/product/9781470748630-the-unreasonable-jesus.do Jesus-Centered Bible- www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence- www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ Similar Podcast Episodes Doubt Is Our Frenemy - https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-doubt-is-our-frenemy/ Owning Our Ugly- https://www.mylifetree.com/owning-our-ugly/ Overcoming a Culture of “Try Harder to Get Better”- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-overcoming-a-culture-of-try-harder-to-get-better/

As Jesus-followers we often believe that "doubt" is a dirty word pointing to a lack of faith. But what if our doubts are actually embraced by Jesus, and even lead us down a path of all-in belief? Join Rick and guest host Stephanie Hillberry as they continue a month-long series examining the tender aspects of Jesus. They'll focus on his response to Thomas’ skepticism about the resurrection, and how he greets our doubts in similar, transformative ways. Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all in with Jesus--to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Related: (Now Available) Spiritual Grit- www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Grit-En…nce/dp/1470750899 The Simply Jesus Gathering- http://simplyjesusgathering.com/ The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis- https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530639063&sr=8-1&keywords=the+great+divorce+cs+lewis The Unreasonable Jesus by Thomas Christianson- https://www.group.com/product/9781470748630-the-unreasonable-jesus.do Jesus-Centered Bible- www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence- www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ Similar Podcast Episodes Owning Our Ugly- https://www.mylifetree.com/owning-our-ugly/ Hard is Good…Eventually- https://www.mylifetree.com/hard-is-good-eventually/ Overcoming a Culture of “Try Harder to Get Better”- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-overcoming-a-culture-of-try-harder-to-get-better/ Playing on the Playground- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-episode-011-playing-playground/

We all have ugly inside whether we want to admit it or not. Anger, greed, lust, jealousy, and a host of other qualities plague us all. While admitting our ugly to others often initially triggers hurt feelings, acknowledging our ugly to Jesus leads to a very different response. Join Rick and special guest Scotty Priest (pastor of Journey Church in Denver) as they focus on Jesus’ unexpected tenderness toward people who admit their faults. Turning to the Bible, they’ll dive into the different responses of the two criminals crucified next to Jesus found in Matthew 27. Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all in with Jesus--to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Related: (Now Available) Spiritual Grit- www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Grit-En…nce/dp/1470750899 The Simply Jesus Gathering- http://simplyjesusgathering.com/ The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis- https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530639063&sr=8-1&keywords=the+great+divorce+cs+lewis The Unreasonable Jesus by Thomas Christianson- https://www.group.com/product/9781470748630-the-unreasonable-jesus.do Jesus-Centered Bible- www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence- www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ Similar Podcast Episodes Why is Jesus Always So Annoyed?- https://www.mylifetree.com/why-is-jesus-always-so-annoyed/ Fighting The Cancer of Self-Doubt- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-fighting-the-cancer-of-self-doubt/ Overcoming a Culture of “Try Harder to Get Better”- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-overcoming-a-culture-of-try-harder-to-get-better/

Listen up for a tender and eye-opening conversation on being an adoptive and foster parent. I interviewed my friend Lindsay on her foster care and adoption journey. We talk about the highs, the lows, and all the parts in between. View below for full episode notes. Lindsay and her husband always knew they would be living as modern-day missionaries, but they did not expect it to be in this way. Nearly five years ago they embarked on an adventure that would prove to be the toughest and the most rewarding of their lives. Their very first foster placement eventually became their forever baby, now their 4-year old little boy. 2 more foster children and one biological babe later and they are already on to the next adoption journey. In this conversation, Lindsay shares about their experiences with each of the children that have been in their home. She is open and honest about the good parts and the bad, and what baggage each of the unique situations brought along with them. Lindsay addresses some common fears and stereotypes that come along with foster care and adoption and offers real, genuine encouragement to individuals who are considering adoption in their futures. Lindsay also shares some practical tips on how to love families well who are serving as foster and adoptive parents. Lindsay and I touch on what it's like to have an interracial family and some of the challenges that come along with that. Lindsay admits that she was naïve to the obstacles that having a family made up of different races would bring and how she went about educating herself so that she could be the best mom possible to a child that is a different color than she is. She also talks about action steps that she and her husband are taking now to provide for children of color in their home in the future. The foster care and adoption world is a place where Hollywood stories cloud our realities so very easily. Throughout our interview, Lindsay opened my eyes to a lot of incorrect assumptions that I had and pointed out many things about the system that I had never before thought of. Whether or not foster care or adoption is something that has appealed to you before, this conversation and Lindsay's story will tug at your heart strings and give you a soft spot for families that endure similar circumstances. Lindsay's lovely Instagram feed and blog writing will also do the same thing, so make sure you check her out! Show notes available at: www.heartfelthippie.com Lindsay's Website: http://www.hopeunswerving.com/ Shannon Martin Website: http://www.shannanmartinwrites.com/ Instagram: @shannanwrites The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2017-ypl-thomas-the-hate-u-give.html#.Wys7-6knbaY Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult: https://www.jodipicoult.com/small-great-things.html Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Mercy-Story-Justice-Redemption/dp/081298496X The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950 A Deeper Healing by Joni Eareckson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI22o5u32z0 Brene Brown TED Talk on Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability C.O. Bigelow Lavender Salve: https://www.bigelowchemists.com/c-o-bigelow-chemist-no-013-lavender-salve.html Lindsay's Socials: Instagram: @lindsay.walder Facebook: Lindsay Walder Photography

In this episode of the Real World Productivity Podcast we're talking with productivity and automation expert Kathryn Jones to find out how routines help expand our capabilities and make us capable of so much more than you ever imagined. The idea of doing something ordinary but doing it extraordinarily well is the name of the game and Kathryn has some great resources and tips for us. Resources Mentioned: Automate Academy: http://automateacademy.com/ Automate Your Routines Guarantee Your Results: https://productivity.academy/automateyourresultsbook C.S. Lewis The Great Divorce https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B078QC2QXR/ Non-Fiction Tim Ferris Tools Of Titans https://productivity.academy/toolsoftitans Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/automating-life-routine-success-kathryn-jones/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivityacademy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/productivityacademy/support

In this episode, we talk about our most influential authors.  Since we began the conversation on our Facebook page about the best books we read in 2017, we thought this would be a good episode to release for the first of 2018.  Books we talk about are listed below.  Enjoy and Happy New Year! Things Mentioned in this Episode: N.T. Wright The Day the Revolution Began - https://www.amazon.com/Day-Revolution-Began-Reconsidering-Crucifixion/dp/0062334387 Surprised by Hope – https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Hope-Rethinking-Resurrection-Mission/dp/0061551821/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WRQFRFNZV2VYFB7DH058 Marcus Borg The Last Week - https://www.amazon.com/Last-Week-Gospels-Really-Jerusalem/dp/0060872608/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514824520&sr=1-14&keywords=marcus+borg Meeting Jesus again for the First Time - https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-Jesus-Again-First-Time/dp/0060609176/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514824705&sr=8-1&keywords=borg+meeting+jesus Stanley Haurewas Lord Teach Us - https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Teach-Us-Prayer-Christian/dp/0687006147 Brian Zahnd Water to Wine - https://www.amazon.com/Water-Wine-Some-My-Story/dp/0692569189/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514824916&sr=1-1&keywords=water+to+wine Brian McLaren A Generous Orthodoxy – https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Orthodoxy-evangelical-conservative-contemplative/dp/0310258030/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514825308&sr=1-1&keywords=general+orthodoxy+brian+mclaren New Kind of Christianity - https://www.amazon.com/New-Kind-Christianity-Questions-Transforming/dp/0061853992/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514825329&sr=1-1&keywords=a+new+kind+of+christianity+by+brian+mclaren Rob Bell Jesus wants to Save Christians - https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Wants-Save-Christians-Dangerous/dp/0062125826/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514825552&sr=1-1&keywords=jesus+wants+to+save+christians Love Wins - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Wins-About-Heaven-Person/dp/0062049658/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514825682&sr=1-1&keywords=Love+wins Shane Claiborne Irresistible Revolution - https://www.amazon.com/Irresistible-Revolution-Updated-Expanded-Ordinary/dp/0310343704/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514825617&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Irresistible+Revolution Barbara Brown Taylor Leaving Church - https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Church-Barbara-Brown-Taylor/dp/0060872632/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827036&sr=1-1&keywords=leaving+church Speaking of Sin – https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Sin-Lost-Language-Salvation/dp/1561011894/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827107&sr=1-1&keywords=speaking+of+sin Altar in the World - https://www.amazon.com/Altar-World-Geography-Faith/dp/0061370479/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827160&sr=1-1&keywords=altar+in+the+world S. Lewis Great Divorce - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827067&sr=1-1&keywords=great+divorce+cs+lewis Mere Christianity - https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827135&sr=1-3&keywords=mere+christianity Miroslav Volf A Public Faith - https://www.amazon.com/Public-Faith-Followers-Christ-Should/dp/1587433435/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827287&sr=1-1&keywords=miroslav+volf+public+faith Rowan Williams Being Christian - https://www.amazon.com/Being-Christian-Baptism-Eucharist-Prayer/dp/0802871976/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827369&sr=1-1&keywords=rowan+williams+being+christian Being Disciples - https://www.amazon.com/Being-Disciples-Essentials-Christian-Life/dp/0802874320/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827397&sr=1-1&keywords=rowan+williams+being+disciples Tokens of Trust - https://www.amazon.com/Tokens-Trust-Introduction-Christian-Belief/dp/0664236995/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827413&sr=1-1&keywords=rowan+williams+tokens+of+trust Peter Enns The Bible Tells Me So - https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Tells-Me-Defending-Scripture/dp/0062272039/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827451&sr=1-1&keywords=bible+tells+me+so The Sin of Certainty - https://www.amazon.com/Sin-Certainty-Desires-Correct-Beliefs/dp/006227208X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514827477&sr=1-1&keywords=sin+of+certainty Find us on Twitter and Facebook at @fundrainpod We’d like help in steering our topics so feel free to let us know what topics you would like us to explore. If you enjoy what we do, please go and give us a review on iTunes. Thank you for listening.  We enjoy these discussions and hope you do as well.  Peace.