Podcast appearances and mentions of journey principles

This week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Stephen Scoggins, the Founder of Scoggins International, a certified member of the John C. Maxwell Team, the Founder President of Custom Home Interiors, and author of “The Journey Principles.” Stephen also hosts the highly acclaimed Unstoppable Show podcast. Facing homelessness, at 22, Stephen was offered a lifeline by a mentor, which helped him to establish a successful construction company worth millions. Beyond this, he has led five other thriving ventures across real estate and thought leadership sectors. Additionally, Stephen founded the Journey Principles Institute, an organization dedicated to guiding people from stuck to unstoppable.

This week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Stephen Scoggins, the Founder of Scoggins International, a certified member of the John C. Maxwell Team, the Founder President of Custom Home Interiors, and author of “The Journey Principles.” Stephen also hosts the highly acclaimed Unstoppable Show podcast. Facing homelessness, at 22, Stephen was offered a lifeline by a mentor, which helped him to establish a successful construction company worth millions. Beyond this, he has led five other thriving ventures across real estate and thought leadership sectors. Additionally, Stephen founded the Journey Principles Institute, an organization dedicated to guiding people from stuck to unstoppable.

This week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Stephen Scoggins, the Founder of Scoggins International, a certified member of the John C. Maxwell Team, the Founder President of Custom Home Interiors, and author of “The Journey Principles.” Stephen also hosts the highly acclaimed Unstoppable Show podcast. Facing homelessness, at 22, Stephen was offered a lifeline by a mentor, which helped him to establish a successful construction company worth millions. Beyond this, he has led five other thriving ventures across real estate and thought leadership sectors. Additionally, Stephen founded the Journey Principles Institute, an organization dedicated to guiding people from stuck to unstoppable.

This week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Stephen Scoggins, the Founder of Scoggins International, a certified member of the John C. Maxwell Team, the Founder President of Custom Home Interiors, and author of “The Journey Principles.” Stephen also hosts the highly acclaimed Unstoppable Show podcast. Facing homelessness, at 22, Stephen was offered a lifeline by a mentor, which helped him to establish a successful construction company worth millions. Beyond this, he has led five other thriving ventures across real estate and thought leadership sectors. Additionally, Stephen founded the Journey Principles Institute, an organization dedicated to guiding people from stuck to unstoppable.

Matthew Garvey of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry works with the ministry's Dunamis group, with a special focus on young adult ministry.  The Journey is a show that focuses on the world Young Adult Catholic's face and the powerful testimonies young adults have living a faithful life following Jesus.  In this episode, Matthew discusses prayer, and how he has intensified his prayer life over the past year.The Journey airs on Spirit Filled Radio 1:30AM Weekdays, Pacific Time.Listen to the live airing here or the podcast episode at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/the-journey

What are some valuable lessons to learn from bad leadership? Where do you find your leadership growth curve? Which life roadblocks are stopping you from being the best leader you can be? Growing up, life was really difficult for Stephen Scoggins. When he was just 22, he found himself homeless and on the verge of suicide. He was angry, stuck, and completely empty inside. Stephen's mentor gave him a second chance and from there he launched a multi-million dollar construction company and has gone on to launch 5 other successful businesses ranging from real estate to thought leadership with top-line revenue over $100 million. We go through so many of life's experiences and it really is about overcoming and just continuing to press forward, just like Stephen did. Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @impactdrivenleader SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here Join the Impact Driven Leadership Community Sign up for The Impact Driven Leader Book Club WEBSITE: www.impactdrivenleaderpodcast.com

Today on Exploring the Marketplace, Shawn Bolz & Bob Hasson interview Serial Entrepreneur, Stephen Scoggins.  Stephen is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who owns seven businesses with their consolidated revenues approaching nine figures. Most notably recognized for his journey from homelessness to owning multiple multi-million dollar producing businesses. He is the founder of The Journey Principles Institute, host of The Journey Principles podcast, and the creator of Transform U.  Tune in as Shawn, Bob & Stephen discuss how he grew up in a poverty mentality as a young child until someone came into his life that believed in him before he could believe in himself.  Stephen shares how he started his business out of necessity and survival mode, how redemption comes on the other side of hope, and his catalyst moment during a suicide attempt when God stepped in and saved his life.  Stephen uses the power of his past to help people discover who they are, why they are here, and what to do about it.

Your host, Jeff Ford, talks with Stephen Scoggins, a serial entrepreneur of seven active companies. Stephen discusses his incredible past and how he overcame great obstacles, including himself. To learn more, visit https://stephenscoggins.com/ and https://www.journeyprinciples.com/

Stephen Scoggins is an award-winning successful multi-million-dollar entrepreneur of multiple businesses, a highly sought after motivational speaker, author of The Journey Principles, and the creator of the proprietary Life Mastery System affectionately known as Transform U to others from stuck to unstoppable in an area of their life and business. As a well-respected and sought-after business and life mastery expert, he challenges and motivates people to break through the obstacles that stop them in their life to guide them to be who they are born to be. As a part of that endeavor, Stephen has taken over 43 years of setbacks, failures, breakdowns, losses, successes, and comebacks and transparently uses them to provide simple yet effective step by step exercises to help anyone become highly successful in their own life. Reference Articles and Links New York Wire - NY Wirehttps://nywire.com/stephen-scoggins-empowers-people-to-experience-phenomenal-breakthroughs/San Francisco Posthttps://sanfranciscopost.com/the-journey-principles-institute-acting-as-the-catalyst-for-a-fulfilled-and-wholesome-life/La Wire https://lawire.com/stephen-scoggins-founder-of-the-journey-principles-institute-helping-everyone-find-the-silver-lining-in-their-clouds/American Reporterhttps://www.theamericanreporter.com/successful-entrepreneur-and-motivational-speaker-stephen-scoggins-is-leaving-a-legacy-worth-emulating/Medium https://faye-lavine.medium.com/stephen-scoggins-creates-transform-u-online-proven-masterplan-for-success-60927f6594d3www.journeyprinciples.com

"Mindset" is such a buzz-word. So many gurus in the personal development space talk about it... And that's because it's important. But it can also be confusing. What is mindset? And what makes a "good" mindset or a "bad" mindset? On this episode of the Journey Principles podcast, we answer these questions and more. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: "Life-Mastery 101" YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoAfzp0KNJvnrClypn6qJ8o-kE3X-A7B OUR MISSION: At Journey Principles, we take your future very seriously. Our goal is to help 1 million people get “unstuck” and build the life of their dreams by teaching them strategies for life that actually work. We're doing 2 podcasts per week, weekly educational YouTube videos, a library of free resources, downloadable ebooks, and personality tests to help you become the person you've always wanted to be. We don’t believe in settling for what life gives you…. We believe in Life Mastery. MASTER YOUR LIFE WITH FREE RESOURCES: Journey Principles Website: https://www.journeyprinciples.com/ Free Ebooks & Resources: https://www.journeyprinciples.com/resources "Life-Mastery 101" YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoAfzp0KNJvnrClypn6qJ8o-kE3X-A7B CONNECT WITH STEPHEN SCOGGINS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephen_scoggin

Your habits play a huge role in your ability to build your life. If you have the wrong habits, you can feel "stuck" and imprisoned by them, unable to make progress in your life... Until now. In episode 9 of the Journey Principles podcast, we share our top method for replacing bad habits with good ones. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: "Life-Mastery 101" YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoAfzp0KNJvnrClypn6qJ8o-kE3X-A7B OUR MISSION: At Journey Principles, we take your future very seriously. Our goal is to help 1 million people get “unstuck” and build the life of their dreams by teaching them strategies for life that actually work. We're doing 2 podcasts per week, weekly educational YouTube videos, a library of free resources, downloadable ebooks, and personality tests to help you become the person you've always wanted to be. We don’t believe in settling for what life gives you…. We believe in Life Mastery. MASTER YOUR LIFE WITH FREE RESOURCES: Journey Principles Website: https://www.journeyprinciples.com/ Free Ebooks & Resources: https://www.journeyprinciples.com/resources "Life-Mastery 101" YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoAfzp0KNJvnrClypn6qJ8o-kE3X-A7B CONNECT WITH STEPHEN SCOGGINS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephen_scoggin

Feeling overwhelmed is extremely common in busy day-to-day life. Especially today, when we are more connected than ever, it's never been more important that we learn how to cope with these feelings and overcome them. In episode 003 of the Journey Principles podcast, we tackle the issue of overwhelm and list our 4 steps for curing it so you can finally make the progress you've always dreamed of. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: "Life-Mastery 101" YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoAfzp0KNJvnrClypn6qJ8o-kE3X-A7B OUR MISSION: At Journey Principles, we take your future very seriously. Our goal is to help 1 million people get “unstuck” and build the life of their dreams by teaching them strategies for life that actually work. We're doing 2 podcasts per week, weekly educational YouTube videos, a library of free resources, downloadable ebooks, and personality tests to help you become the person you've always wanted to be. We don’t believe in settling for what life gives you…. We believe in Life Mastery. MASTER YOUR LIFE WITH FREE RESOURCES: Journey Principles Website: https://www.journeyprinciples.com/ Free Ebooks & Resources: https://www.journeyprinciples.com/resources "Life-Mastery 101" YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqoAfzp0KNJvnrClypn6qJ8o-kE3X-A7B CONNECT WITH STEPHEN SCOGGINS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephen_scoggin

Stephen Scoggins is an award-winning successful multi-million-dollar entrepreneur of multiple businesses, a highly sought after motivational speaker, author of The Journey Principles, and the creator of the proprietary Life Mastery System affectionately known as Transform U to others from stuck to unstoppable in an area of their life and business. Stephen's shares so much inspiration and drops so many golden nuggets in this episode. A lot of times we hear things, but we don't listen. Make sure you're paying close attention this week. To Scoggins, one of the greatest mistakes a business owner can make is not building yourself. His tips in this episode will help you leave a legacy that outlives you.  

Stephen Scoggins is a real estate investor with over 22 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on exterior services. When he's not busy with his construction business, he helps high powered individuals unlock their true potential through The Journey Principles Institute, where he teaches how professionals can master the 8 Pillars of Life. Stephen is also the host of The Journey Principles podcast, a show where he shares insight on how people can get out from being stuck in life and become unstoppable.   Stephen joins me today to discuss how he empowers people to become unstoppable. He shares his experience in construction, how his father influenced how he perceived being a professional, and the mistakes he made along the way. He explains the kind of mindset we need to find success in real estate and describes how he's prepared for the worst-case scenario, especially with what's happening in 2020. Stephen also shares the true purpose of life and why he believes it's all about giving back.       "Being stuck means nothing more than not making progress. Becoming unstoppable is consistently making progress." - Stephen Scoggins       On Today's Episode of Flip Talk:   The difference between being stuck and being unstoppable. Stephen's thoughts on the recent influx of online gurus. The mistakes Stephen made throughout his life and how he got back up. Why the business of real estate is like a constantly changing season. Why being lucky in this type of business is more about preparation. The type of mindset required to understand how real estate works and why it's more than just knowing numbers. Why Stephen likes podcasts as a medium of information. The true purpose of life when it comes to helping others.       Connect with Stephen Scoggins:   Journey Principles Instagram Facebook Journey Principles Podcast       Rate, Review, Learn and Share   Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don't forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk's Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry.   Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube,  and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.              

Stephen Scoggins is a real estate investor with over 22 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on exterior services. When he's not busy with his construction business, he helps high powered individuals unlock their true potential through The Journey Principles Institute, where he teaches how professionals can master the 8 Pillars of Life. Stephen is also the host of The Journey Principles podcast, a show where he shares insight on how people can get out from being stuck in life and become unstoppable.   Stephen joins me today to discuss how he empowers people to become unstoppable. He shares his experience in construction, how his father influenced how he perceived being a professional, and the mistakes he made along the way. He explains the kind of mindset we need to find success in real estate and describes how he's prepared for the worst-case scenario, especially with what's happening in 2020. Stephen also shares the true purpose of life and why he believes it's all about giving back.       "Being stuck means nothing more than not making progress. Becoming unstoppable is consistently making progress." - Stephen Scoggins       On Today's Episode of Flip Talk:   The difference between being stuck and being unstoppable. Stephen's thoughts on the recent influx of online gurus. The mistakes Stephen made throughout his life and how he got back up. Why the business of real estate is like a constantly changing season. Why being lucky in this type of business is more about preparation. The type of mindset required to understand how real estate works and why it's more than just knowing numbers. Why Stephen likes podcasts as a medium of information. The true purpose of life when it comes to helping others.       Connect with Stephen Scoggins:   Journey Principles Instagram Facebook Journey Principles Podcast       Rate, Review, Learn and Share   Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don't forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk's Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry.   Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube,  and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.              

Stephen Scoggins is a real estate investor with over 22 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on exterior services. When he's not busy with his construction business, he helps high powered individuals unlock their true potential through The Journey Principles Institute, where he teaches how professionals can master the 8 Pillars of Life. Stephen is also the host of The Journey Principles podcast, a show where he shares insight on how people can get out from being stuck in life and become unstoppable. Stephen joins me today to discuss how he empowers people to become unstoppable. He shares his experience in construction, how his father influenced how he perceived being a professional, and the mistakes he made along the way. He explains the kind of mindset we need to find success in real estate and describes how he's prepared for the worst-case scenario, especially with what's happening in 2020. Stephen also shares the true purpose of life and why he believes it's all about giving back. "Being stuck means nothing more than not making progress. Becoming unstoppable is consistently making progress." - Stephen Scoggins On Today's Episode of Flip Talk: Connect with Stephen Scoggins: Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into the FlipTalk podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn even more about what it takes to build a 7-figure real estate business, head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Don't forget to tune into our other shows: FlipTalk's Rookie PlayBook and share your favorite episodes on social media to help other new investors learn what it takes to grow a successful business in the real estate investing industry. Join the community of FlipTalk fans on Facebook, YouTube, and visit our website for even more content, information, and resources about real estate investing.

Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur who was raised in poverty, so much so that at one point he was homeless, AND...has also gone onto build up multiple 8-figure businesses. Now, what I appreciated most about having the chance to speak with him, is that he’s not just talk. He’s started from nothing. He’s built and lost. He’s seen success and major failure. And he carries that into everything he does. Whether it’s as a best-selling author of the book, The Journey Principles, the creator of the life-changing program Transformation U, or as the man who helps people get over the excuses and build massive success. He believes, “People are not living a life they love, not because they’re not capable of it, but because they don’t know how to get there.” With appearances on NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and more, our guest has taken over three decades of setbacks, failures, breakdowns, losses, successes, and comebacks to create simple-yet-effective step-by-step lessons. I can’t wait to share with you the insanely inspiring talk I had with the man who can help anyone reclaim their hope and go from stuck to unstoppable, Stephen Scoggins. I just want to remind you that you can rate and review this podcast on Apple podcast, I would appreciate that a lot. If you’re not subscribed, be sure to subscribe. And if you want to connect with me directly - follow me on IG and drop me a DM.

In this episode, I'm excited to introduce you to my good friend and fellow spiritual traveler, Grant Porteous. Over the past 7 years, Grant has arguably been the most skilled craftsman of the soul that I have had the pleasure of walking with. Sure, I have known many unique and powerful individuals in my life, all of whom have left their own signature on my life (some more than others), but Grant has a unique ability to dig past all of my philosophical bull shit and get to the heart of a matter with one series of questions in a way that no one else can… and he's done this over and over again in my life. Like all of us, Grant has journeyed in his life. But unlike most of us, he is STILL journeying in his sixties and has no plans on stopping. In this discussion I wanted the NAC family to meet Grant, here a bit of his story, gather some nuggets, and get to know yet another journey that likely resonates with your own. I always love having a good chat with Grant because I always walk away with something new to think about or something that was a bit fuzzy becoming more clear. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-age-christianity/support

From living in the back of a friends car, to running a $40 Mill/yr business, this is the story of Stephen Scoggins,. A man that has done it all. Coming from a broken family, Stephen Scoggins tells us about how he was heading down a path that followed in the footsteps of an abusive father. That was until when he met someone that saw potential in him and took him under his wing. Stephen is a big believer that the success he has had, came as a result of having a great mentor in his life. Stephen explains in this podcast, that when he was growing up, almost everyone else had succumbed to the motion that he was never going to amount to much. Stephen's mentor however, saw a young man with lots of drive and ambition, who needed direction and someone to believe in him. As Stephen quotes. “growing up, you don't know what you don't know”. I love that saying and I use it all the time myself. It's not that [some] people don't want to learn, it's that they are not exposed to it at the right time, but the right people, in the right environment. It's one of the main reasons that I record these podcasts. The content that comes as the result brings an entirely new level of awareness to things that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. There's a lot of power in believing in someone. Perhaps there's someone in your life that you could be breathing belief into. Maybe you should take that as a challenge. Who could you be sewing belief into right now? Who could you take under your wing? Who in your life could you be sewing belief into right now? Maybe it's a staff member, maybe it's a friend, maybe it's a family member. Who could you take under your wing? In this conversation, Stephen tells us of his amazing story.  The good and bad times and the reality of growing and running a $40 million business with 380 staff across multiple states in the USA. The systems, the processes, the hiring and firing, internal politics, financials and so on. You can reach find out more about Custom Homes Exterior at teamche.com. Likewise, you can find out more about The Journey Principles at journeyprinciples.com He's also written a book named The Journey Principles, which you can get hold of at: Apple iBooks Amazon JourneyPrinciples.com If you have any questions for Stephen, or if you'd like me to get him back on the show to ask any questions, post them comments below. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Scoggins began his public speaking telling his personal story, which led to sharing life lessons, and those life lessons morphed into transformational lessons and then into transformations for people. He's an entrepreneur, an author and founder of Journey Principles. Practice to Connect When asked about how we learn from mistakes, Stephen Scoggins recommends two points - practice and be "you". First - Create a framework. Don't just get up on stage and start speaking. Practice and have many stories to pull from to make sure you connect with your audience. How do you know when you're connecting? You'll see head nods, smile, and even tears. Secondly - Be you. You'll never be like someone else - know your own style and your strengths. Take the stage to light and draw attention to what the audience needs to look at. Preparation Precision The points themselves might not bring transformation, but the points within the story will make the difference. Tell the story of.... "Tell the story of...." is Stephen's only prompt. By describing the color, sound, smell and all the details to paint a picture, the audience will join him on the journey. Paint a picture so, in the end, the points people need to hear are evident. What about the audience? Stephen Scoggins is creating his own audience. He feels those in his audience are seeking transformation. He began speaking on a regular basis for the USO (United Service Organization) on conflict. That led to TransformULive. And his audience has found him. "No matter your story, you may need to start out speaking for free." Tips & Take-Aways Record yourself speaking, and then watch with the sound turned off. Next, turn on the sound and don't look at the picture. On whether you are meant to be a speaker, Stephen says, If you feel desperately, in your heart and soul, that you have a message this world needs, then don't stop at anything until you've shared it. Connect Connect with Stephen Scoggins on his website, Journey Principles - on Twitter - Facebook - LinkedIn  -  and watch him speak about Journey Principles in the KEY5 Speaker video.   Do you provide a lecture or interaction?  Alan talks about the difference.   The KEY Podcast is produced by the Team at Your Local Studio  

The Journey Principles Show goes LIVE: Hey Guys! THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this show such a wonderful success. It's because of you that we are headed to live radio and we will also have new iTunes, iHeart, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Google Plus locations to make sure you have complete access to the show.  Let us be the first to welcome you to the Journey Principles Radio Show, a show dedicated to the relentless pursuit of helping you achieve massive breakthrough, transformation, and opportunity in your life. Each week, we will have amazing guests, powerful and practical teaching, and live Q&A calls. Our goal is to help you gain more from life than you ever thought possible. Join us live every Tuesday at 5 pm Eastern, or you can check out past shows by clicking the link below. Here are some valuable links to make sure we stay connected for these brand new shows moving forward.

Multiply Time with Rory Vaden: Welcome back JP Family! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. Today we have a very inspirational guest with us, Rory Vaden. He is a New York Times Best Selling Author, award winning entrepreneur and business leader, and co-founded Southwestern Consulting. Today’s show with Rory will broaden your thinking of time. In today’s episode you will learn more about the following: * The journey on getting Rory’s book published. * Taking the stairs. * Value of experiencing your choices. * How to multiply your time. * Passion behind Rory’s consulting company. * 3 steps to break free. We truly hope that today’s podcast is able to empower your mind and motivate your heart. Rory Vaden is such an inspiration to everyone who follows him. Be sure to check out his website at www.roryvadenblog.com. There is also a free e-book on his website that you will enjoy. Stay connected with The Journey Principles through our website at www.journeyprinciples.com. Follow us on social media to be the first to know about all the incredible resources that are coming your way very soon. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Front Row Experience with Jon Vroman: Welcome back JP Family! Today we have a truly amazing show for you. Jon Vroman is spending some time with us and inspiring everyone to live life in the front row. Jon is a motivational speaker, author, social entrepreneur, personal coach, and the co-founder of the Front Row Foundation. He feels that you can enjoy life much better if you are living it in the front row. Their organization, The Front Row Foundation, has a mission to help those braving critical health challenges. Their dream is to provide “a Front Row experience that will allow individuals to set aside any physical or emotional challenges while they celebrate the beauty and emotional energy of life.” Jon shares some great advice to anyone wanting to gain the most out of life and live it in the front row. In today’s episode you will learn more about the following: * Living in the front row. * Critical questions to ask yourself. * “When your why has heart, your how gets legs.” * 3 steps to live a front row life. * Mindset, relationships and environment. We are confident that you will gain as much inspiration from Jon as our team has. Check out more about the Front Row Foundation at www.frontrowfoundation.org. Stay connected with the Journey Principles through our website www.journeyprinciples.com. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and snapchat. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Have you ever had to fight for your life? Are you finding yourself having anxiety attacks? It is too often that we let ourselves live in fear instead of peace. On this episode, Stephen Scoggins of Journey Principles, shares his story of how he overcame living in fear and became a multi-million dollar entrepreneur. Stephen also defines what fear and anxiety really are and how you can overcome them and live a life with purpose. Listen now to be empowered. Stephen is boldly living a Life In Purple. What you say is what you become.

Sea Stories with Michael Penney: Good morning JP Family! It is always great to spend more time with you. Today we have a great guy joining us, Michael Penney. He is a Marine Corp combat veteran and an entrepreneur. He is the host of a hit podcast “Cigars and Sea Stories”. His passion is helping veterans grow and build businesses through Bunker Labs in Raleigh, NC. Michael grew up in the middle of Michigan. He learned the importance of teamwork while being on the hockey and wrestling teams. Right out of high school he went straight into the Marine Corp boot camp; he has always wanted to be in the Marine Corp infantry. He learned many things along his journey that he uses to help fellow veterans today. Tune in to hear more about his the story that inspires so many! In today’s episode you will learn more about the following: Adding value Get your merry-go-round spinning in the right direction “Cigars and Sea Stories” The value of sea stories Bunker labs Maintaining disciple Business plan creator We truly hope you gained as much inspiration and encouragement as we did. Michael Penney definitely knows how to add value to every situation he finds himself in. Be sure to visit his website, www.cigarsandseastories.com, to have access to his free source, Business Plan Creator. You can find more information on Bunker Labs at www.bunkerlabs.org. Also follow Michael Penney through Facebook and Twitter. Stay connected with The Journey Principles through our website, www.journeyprinciples.com. There are some really great resources coming out very soon that you will want to check out. Follow us on social media to stay connected as well. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles.

The Wildwood Wonder Woman with Delayne Hebert: Welcome back to the Journey Principles! Our goal is to inspire your mind and motivate your heart. We have someone with us today that will do just that. She is such an inspiration! At the age of 21, she has faced and overcame more adversities than most people her age. We like to call her the “Wildwood Wonder Woman” a.k.a. Delayne Hebert. Delayne grew up in a small town of Iowa where her family was known for drug and alcohol abuse. In 2001 a guidance counselor recommended a new summer camp for her and her brother to attend, Wildwood Hills Ranch. Delayne would have to wait until 2003, when she was 8 years old, to attend the summer camp. When she did, it was truly life changing for her! She has learned to turn all the negatives in her life into positive, inspiring things. Now she is focusing on helping children who are in the same situations that she found herself in throughout her childhood. Tune in to hear her amazing story and how she was able to overcome all these obstacles that were placed in her way. In today’s episode you will learn more about the following: * The power of 1 choice. * Importance of having personal time. * Your past does not define your future. * 3 steps to help someone going through the same struggles as Delayne faced in her childhood. We hope you are able to gain as much inspiration from Delayne as we were. To learn more about Wildwood Hills Ranch, visit their website at www.wildwoodhillsranch.org. This is such an amazing camp for children. It is focused towards at-risk children, such as Delayne and her brother, and by the age of 12 they are teaching them leadership skills. You can also follow Delayne on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Please share this episode and others with those who need it most. Stay connected with us on our website, www.journeyprinciples.com, and through social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even Snapchat. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles.

Rebuilding the Sexually Broken with Dr. Sam Serio: Welcome back JP Family! Today we have a special guest with us, Dr. Sam Serio. Dr. Serio has an enormous heart for helping people. He is the author of an amazing book titled "Sensitive Teaching to the Sexual Hurting". In this book he addresses 7 topics that aren't commonly spoken about. Dr. Serio is on the front end of a new wave. He wanted to be the expert in 7 areas of sexual hurt, not just one. Dr. Serio has a unique and gifted point of view when it comes to these topics.  In today's episode you will learn more about the following:  * Sensitive preaching * How to not put the guilt on the victim.  * The first thing someone who has been raped should understand. * Why pornography is so dangerous. * The first place someone should go for healing.  We truly hope that you enjoyed today's podcast with Dr. Sam Serio. You can find out more information on Dr. Serio and his awesome book at www.healingsexualhurt.com.  Stay connected with us at www.journeyprinciples.com as well as social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even Snapchat! As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Prepare for a Comeback Part 2 with Deezer D: Welcome back JP Family! I am so glad you are here today for Deezer D, Part 2. Today he is sharing some great things he has learned while battling his obstacles. There is definitely something for everyone to gain in today’s podcast! In today’s episode you will learn more about the following: * Don’t be judgmental. * Truly being able to connect with people.   * No matter how tough your life gets, don’t give up! * Don’t depend on other people to bless you. We truly hope you enjoyed the show with Deezer D, we know we did! Be sure to follow him on Facebook, Deezer D Thompson, and on Instagram, deezerd10. Stay connected with us at www.journeyprinciples.com. Follow us on social media to get updates on the great new content that is coming out soon! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and even Snapchat! As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Prepare for a Comeback Part 1 with Deezer D: Great to see you guys again! We have an inspirational and wonderful friend, Deezer D, with us today. He went from being a gang member and alcoholic to a dedicated clean-living Christian.  For 15 years he starred in the popular TV series, ER, as Nurse Malik McGrath. Deezer D is also a rap artist with multiple albums. He grew up listening to rap music and wanted to share a positive message to kids instead of the negativity that is normally shared. Deezer D shares with us some life-changing hurdles he has had to overcome such as a divorce, only having $300 to his name, and major heart surgery. Things have started to improve for Deezer D and he has some great things coming out of his adversities. In today’s episode you will learn more about the following: * 6 years of struggle. * Wanting to do things in his time and not God’s time. * Are you close to your diamond? * Nothing amazing happens in your comfort zone! Be sure to tune in on Thursday to hear Part 2 with Deezer D. We know you will get as much inspiration and motivation on the second show as you gained on today’s show. Please continue to share our shows so the people in need are being reached. Stay connected with us through our website, www.journeyprinciples.com, as well as social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even Snapchat! As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Everyone Struggles with Michael Garner: Happy Monday JP Family! We have one of our Journey Principles coaches with us today, Michael Garner. We are truly blessed to have him as part of the team! He has such a genuine heart for helping others. He started his path of ministry work as a youth minister, then went on to work in a group home, was a parent in a maternity home and is now a licensed practitioner in North Carolina where he focuses on helping families.  He shares with us part of his journey and how he was led down this path. Michael is able to use his real-life struggles to help others overcome their own. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * The natural, organic life moments are where true life change comes from. * A personal struggle of never feeling good enough. * Everyone is struggling with something and that’s okay. * Don’t be ashamed of asking for help or seeking resources. * How someone can come out of an area of always wanting constant perfection. * 3 things that can help someone break free of never measuring up to someone else’s expectation. Michael has such a great story and truly cares for other people. If you would like to get in contact with him, visit our website, www.journeyprinciples.com, where you will find a direct link to email him. Be sure to get your Focus Tool that Michael mentions in the show. You can gain access to this personal clarity tool at www.journeyprinciples.com/focus. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay connected to all the great resources that are coming out soon! As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Unpredicted Purpose with David Stallings: Welcome back JP Family! Today we have a close friend and family member with us. Stephen's uncle, David Stallings, has an amazing story. He has experienced miracle upon miracle after a horrific automobile accident. His story will encourage you and inspire you to keep having faith through a difficult struggle. In today's podcast you will learn more about the following: * Car accident that changed his life. * "Be still and know that I am God." * 3 ways to stay positive during a tough struggle We truly hope that you were inspired by David's story. If you liked today's podcast, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more great resources. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

The Secret to Success with Rock Thomas: Great to see you JP Family! We have an amazing motivational and inspirational speaker from Canada with us today, Rock Thomas. He has a big heart for helping others, especially in the area of entrepreneurship and accountability in coaching. He loves to help people grow and better their lives. Make sure to tune in today to hear some great tips on becoming successful in your own life. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Pain breeds passion. * Do what you fear and it will disappear. * 3 things that can make your life better. * Have high standards in all areas of your life. * Great morning rituals * Power of forgiveness. * 5 things to do on a daily basis to improve your life. * Nothing has meaning until the meaning you give it. We really enjoyed spending some time with Rock Thomas and we hope you do as well. Make sure to check out more information on him; it sounds like we were only scraping the surface on the amazing things he has to offer. You can find him on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Rock Thomas. You can also reach him through his website, www.rockthomas.com. Please continue to share these episodes with those who need it most! You can learn more about Stephen Scoggins and The Journey Principles at www.journeyprinciples.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to hear about all the great things coming up in the future. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Laughter: The Great Equalizer Part 2 with Les Long: Welcome back JP Family! We have Comedian, Les Long, on the show with us for Part 2! Today Les shares with us about the type of shows he performs and the meaning behind them. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * “Guard Your Cookie” * Better young ladies will make better men. * Say something to God every time you wake up at night. * “So What” We truly hope that you have enjoyed the two episodes with Les Long. Not only does Les perform comedy shows, he also holds comedy clinics and is a motivational speaker. Definitely check out more information about him on his website, www.leslong.com. Follow him on social media: Facebook, Mr. Les Long, Twitter and Instagram, Les Long. Please continue to share the shows so they can get into the hands of those who need it most! You can follow Stephen and The Journey Principles on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins, and Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Laughter: The Great Equalizer Part 1 with Les Long: Happy Monday JP Family!! It is always great to spend some time with you. Today we have a wonderful comedian with us, Les Long. Clean comedy is his specialty. He decided to clean up his show when a church asked him to perform a comedy act for them. Ever since then he knows he is living out his divine purpose! He currently has over two hours of clean material and it continues to grow every day. Les shares with us his passion for laughter, among many other things! In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * The Cooking Comic * One of the greatest lessons Les has learned while in the entertainment industry. * Man has made too many rules on how to worship and love God. * Blaming God for man made mistakes. * The reason Les chose to clean up his material. * Laughter is the great equalizer! It is our sincere hope that you enjoy today’s show with Comedian, Les Long! Be sure to tune in on Thursday to hear part 2! Please continue to share these shows to get the material into the hands of those who desperately need it. Follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins, and Twitter, @stephen_scoggin, for other great material and inspiration. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Acts 2 Network with Jim Wall: It's great to see you again JP Family. Today the founder of the Acts 2 Network, Pastor Jim Wall, is spending some time with us. He started pastoring when he was 19 years old. In September 1989, Community Church was born. Once Jim was called to start Acts 2 Network, he was able to pass the church on to his son. Acts 2 Network's big vision is to have 500 churches part of their network and plant 100 churches. They are very close to this vision coming true! They are ready to go back to the table and gain a new vision. With this growth, they are now in three different continents. Their main purpose is to help churches learn how to be relevant today. They have found that there are tons of pastors who are hungry for that.  In today's podcast you will learn more about the following: * 3 reasons churches struggle. * 6 dynamics of the original church in Acts. * Spiritual parents * Amplify - great event coming up at the end of September We truly hope you enjoyed today's podcast with Pastor Jim Wall. He is part of an amazing network that can help our pastors and churches today. To get more information on Acts 2 Network, please visit their website at www.acts2network.org. If you are interested in their upcoming event, Amplify, you can also get more information from their website. To get more information on Jim Wall, visit his website at www.jimwall.net.  Please continue to share these episodes and give us your feedback. Visit our website at www.journeyprinciples.com for some great information and tools to help you on your journey. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Hope Unfading with Liz Rooney: It’s great to spend some more time with you JP Family! Today we have an amazing Brain Warrior, Liz Rooney, with us! The adversities she has overcome is truly remarkable. After several, too many to count really, misdiagnoses she finally got an answer; Liz found out she had a traumatic brain injury. Throughout her life she has suffered multiple brain injuries, including over seven vehicle accidents by the time she was only 25 years old. Many of these injuries were misdiagnosed because the doctors simply didn’t know what to look for. Hope was the only thing that kept her going. Liz has recently founded an organization called Hope Unfading. Her website is a resource site for anyone who is struggling with a brain injury of any type. She is giving her followers raw, real information that can lead them to true healing.  In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Neuroplasticity * Brain Warriors * How Liz takes on the warrior fight every day – Jesus! * 2 things that will cause new growth in our brains. * Hope Unfading * 3 steps for someone who is struggling with a brain injury of any kind. * “It’s one thing to have to walk through hell. But it’s another thing to have someone else voluntarily walk through hell with you.” This episode with Liz Rooney is packed full of wisdom and encourage for anyone who is struggling. You don’t want to miss it!  To find out more information on Liz and Hope Unfading, visit her website at www.hopeunfading.com. It is a great resource for fellow brain warriors to find information and personal testimonies to help them on their journey. Thank you for spending some time with us. Please continue to follow us at www.journeyprinciples.com as well as Facebook and Twitter. As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

A Blessed Journey Part 3 with Sherri Nickerson, Kim Reddick & Natalie Nickerson: It’s great to be with you for a third time this week! We have an amazing show in store for you today. Sherri is with us, again, along with both of her daughters. Our Director of Operations, Josh Bledsoe, is hosting the show today. This is the first time all three of the ladies have sat down and discussed everything in length. It was truly a healing process for them. Sherri’s daughters, Kim and Natalie, take us into their childhood. They talk about many things including their strong bond that can’t be broken, forgiveness for their father, and encouragement to anyone going through the same situation.  Be ready to take notes because there are so many great things to take with you from today’s show that everyone can benefit from! In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Being in protection mode. * Understanding addiction. * Gift of loving in spite of the difficulties. * You have a choice in how you live your life! * Point of forgiveness. * Multiple things to stick in your bag for your journey. We truly hope you have enjoyed our three part podcast with Sherri Nickerson and her daughters. They have encouraged anyone who needs help to reach out to them. You can contact us at www.journeyprinciples.com and we can get you in connection with them. Please don’t hesitate and get the help you need. You can choose today to live a better life! As always we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

A Blessed Journey Part 2 with Sherri Nickerson: Welcome back JP Family! As promised we have Sherri Nickerson back for part two. Again Sherri is sharing her heart with us and leaving everyone in complete awe! In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * 3 steps to start healing * Turn a curse into a blessing. * The Journey Principles * You are always at the place you are supposed to be at. It is our hope to inspire your mind and motivate you heart. We sincerely hope that you have enjoyed hearing about Sherri and the things she has overcame. For the first time we are going to be doing a part 3! The third part is going to be with Sherri’s two daughters. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for that amazing episode! If you or a loved one is victim to domestic violence, please reach out! You can contact us at The Journey Principles or you can reach out to Sherri at Haven Hills. Please share this information and show with those who need it most. You can continue to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, as well as on Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. Be sure to get your Focus Tool at www.journeyprinciples.com/focus. You will not be disappointed. As always, we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

A Blessed Journey Part 1 with Sherri Nickerson: Welcome back JP Family! Today Stephen has a very special guest with us. She has been a victim of rape and domestic abuse. Sherri Nickerson is the only survivor of the West Side Rapist and later became a victim of domestic abuse by her husband. She was able to escape that awful situation and is now the CEO of an amazing foundation called Haven Hills. Haven Hills is a safe place for victims of domestic violence. During today’s podcast Sherri gives us an explicit account of that awful night where she encountered the West Side Rapist. She goes on to talk about her abusive relationship and the signs for other women to pay attention to. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Today is not my day to die. * Self-preservation. * Circle of awareness – How do I know if I am being abused? * Sherri’s twilight zone * Hour of power. As promised, here is the Circle of Awareness and to get a full view of this helpful tool, go to https://www.journeyprinciples.com/podcastepisode034/ Be sure to tune in on Thursday for part 2 with Sherri Nickerson. We will also have a bonus episode on Friday with Sherri and her two daughters. Make sure you don’t miss this powerful episode! If you or a friend are a victim of domestic violence and need help, please reach out Haven Hills at www.havenhills.org. Or you can reach out to The Journey Principles at www.journeyprinciples.com and we will get you connected. We look forward to seeing you on the next Journey Principles Podcast!

Finding the Truth with Dr. Nabeel Qureshi: Good Morning JP Family! Today Stephen will be talking with a truly remarkable guest! Dr. Nabeel Qureshi is sharing his heartfelt understanding and knowledge with us on two well-known faiths, Islam and Christianity. He is remarkably transparent, authentic, and courageous. It took an enormous amount sacrifice in seeking and finding the truth. He is the author of three books, one of which made the New York Times bestsellers list, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity. His newest book will be released very soon, No God But One – Allah or Jesus. He describes both of these books as his testimony; the first being a testimony of his heart and the second being a testimony of his mind. Tune in to hear some of Dr. Qureshi’s wisdom on these two faiths. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Similarities between Islam and Christianity * Differences between the two faiths * The Trinity * Theological stumbling block for Muslims * The “why” behind both Islam and Christianity * Crusades vs jihad Dr. Qureshi has graciously given us five copies of his newest book, No God But One – Allah or Jesus. To get your copy simply text “but one” to 33444. The first five listeners to respond will be mailed a copy of the book. To get more information on Nabeel Qureshi, visit his website at www.nabeelqureshi.com. You can also reach him on Facebook and Twitter. We truly hope you enjoy today’s podcast. Please share this content with those you feel need it most. Don’t forget to access your Focus tool on www.journeyprinciples.com/focus. Until next time continue to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And as always, we look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Slingshot David Part 2 with Dee-1: Welcome back JP Family! It is great to be spending another day in a week with you. As promised we have Dee-1 with us for Part 2. He is going to share some more inspiration with us today as well as the reason he has chosen the music industry. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Don’t use the music industry as validation. * Where you can make the most impact on our youth. * The importance of figuring out your “why”. * Why we were created. * Restore love. There are many ways you can get in contact and follow Dee-1. You can follow him on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram under dee1music. He is starting his nationwide headliner tour in September. Be sure to check out his tour dates on dee1music.com. And if you are a local listener, join the JP team as we attend his concert on September 26 in Chapel Hill. As always we hope to encourage your mind and motivate your heart. Help us get this podcast into the hands of those who need it most. Make sure to get your Focus tool at www.journeyprinciples.com/focus. You can follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and Twitter, @stephen_scoggin, for more information on other great ways to help yourself grow. We are looking forward to seeing you on the next Journey Principles.

Slingshot David Part 1 with Dee-1: Welcome Back JP Family! Today Stephen is talking with an amazing rap artist that is making his own lane in the music industry. Dee-1 is taking the rap scene by storm! His lyrics reflect real world issues and are centered around faith and overcoming. He grew up in New Orleans and was one of the only teenagers in his neighborhood to attend college. His identity was shaken up when he entered college. Everything he based it on was changing. That’s when he dove into writing and rapping. Dee-1 shares with us his amazing story and motivation behind his lyrics. In this episode you will learn more about the following: * Your journey is far more important than where you end up. * How music is used for therapy and a blessing to others. * We are the sum of our top five friends. * One man army. * What or who do you submit to? * Be real. Be righteous. Be relevant. * Anything worth having is not going to come easy. Our mission is to encourage your mind and motivate your heart. We truly feel that Dee-1 does just that. Make sure to tune in on Thursday for Part 2! We are looking forward to continuing with his story. Help us get this episode into the hands of those who need it! Please like, share and comment in order to do exactly that. Make sure you get your free Focus Tool at www.journeyprinciples.com/focus. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

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Discovering a New Normal with Kamerin Lauren: Hello JP Family! Today Stephen has a guest with him who has a truly remarkable story. Kamerin Lauren takes us through her journey. She grew up in a divorce family where her dad was less than pleasant. In 2011 she was diagnosed with brain cancer. And ever since that diagnosis, she has been in a constant battle to fight for her health. She is still in the thick of her struggle but she doesn’t let that dim her faith and slow her down. She knows that God is working on something great. She has been lead into ministry where she can bring people closer to God. Her story is one that everyone should hear. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * The importance of emotional intelligence and the effects on others. * We don’t always see the seeds we plant. * Prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue. * Surround yourself with purpose-driven people. * Create a new normal. * Three tips to creating a new normal. It is our hopes that you are encouraged by this podcast with Kamerin. Please share this with friends and family. Kamerin is able to encourage everyone with her powerful story of overcoming. Continue to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles.

Mission Possible with Steve & Christopher Duffley: Welcome back JP Family! Today we have some very special guests with us, Steve and Christopher Duffley. They share with us some of the great things they are doing. Christopher is blind and autistic but he gives others hope and encouragement with his music, heart and passion. He has his own podcast titled Mission Possible that should definitely be checked out.  In this podcast you will learn more about the following: * Power of adoption * Power of music therapy * Value of Facebook sharing * Stand tall and rise above it all. * Do the best you can do in life. We sincerely hope that you enjoy this podcast. Christopher has a special download for all the listeners. Visit his website at christopherduffley.com in order to download this free song.  Please continue to like, share and comment on the show. That will help to encouraged and inspire others with Christopher's amazing journey! Follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles.   

Perfectly Afflicted with Chris Hendricks & Jeff Lawson: Hello JP Family! Today we have some close friends and special guests with us, Chris Hendricks and Jeff Lawson. Collectively they are entrepreneurs, musician, a motivational speaker, graphic designer and a life coach. They are going to talk with us more on their company called Perfectly Afflicted. Perfectly Afflicted lowers the teen suicide rate through motivational speaking, t-shirt sales and fundraising for schools. They are making a huge impact with teens today and you can truly see their heart through today’s podcast. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Belief of a teen * The simplicity of their company * “Give us one more day.” * Join the movement, save a life. * Art if nothing but self-expression. * Destructive habit of labeling We are happy to announce that Chris Hendricks will be performing at our upcoming event, Light Up The Darkness. It will be held in Clayton, NC on September 24. For more information contact us via email, feedback@journeyprinciples.com or on Facebook. To get more information on Perfectly Afflicted, view their awesome t-shirt designs, or to get in contact with Chris or Jeff, visit their website at perfectlyafflicted.com. As always we are here to help inspire your mind and motivate your heart. Please like, share and comment to help get this material into the hands of those who need it most. Follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending more time with you on the next Journey Principles.

Leading a Brotherhood with Sean Douglas: Welcome back JP Family! Today Stephen is talking with an up and coming speaker and author, Sean Douglas. He comes from a broken childhood and into tough teenage years. Sean joined the Air Force after 9/11. That historic day was the reason he found his passion while serving in the military. In addition to becoming a great speaker and author, he is a resiliency trainer for the United States Air Force. He brings great insight into what makes a powerful leader. Tune in to hear more about Sean and his passion.   Today you will learn more about the following: Board of Directors for your life Brotherhood in the military Importance of a great leader 3 things great leaders do Focus on people and the results will come Harmonize your passion and family Complete your spouse, don’t compete with your spouse Attitude of gratitude Don’t make a permanent solution to a temporary problem   We hope you were able to gain inspiration from today’s show. You can get more information on Sean through his Facebook page, Sean Douglas Speaks, as well as his website, sdsmotivates.wix.com/seandouglasspeaks.   If you liked today’s show, please like, share and comment. Our goal is to motivate and inspire others. You can follow us through Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and through twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to seeing you again on the next Journey Principles!

Next Level Life with Chris LoCurto: Welcome back JP Family! Today we have a special guest with us, Chris LoCurto. Chris has been Stephen’s life and business mentor for about 6 years now. He specializes in life and business coaching and is the founder of The Poimen Group. He is an accomplished speaker as well as a personality style communication expert. Chris shares with us about his journey that took him to Tennessee. He talks about his struggle with low self-value and how we can learn to raise our own. In today’s podcast you will learn more about the following: * Authority boundaries * Understanding self-worth * Perspective * Next Level Life * Importance of influences * 3 steps to a higher self-esteem and better boundaries It is our hope that you are able to gain motivation from our podcast today. You can find more information on and get in contact with Chris LoCurto at chrislocurto.com. As always we look forward to seeing you on the next Journey Principles.

Gaining Momentum with Karen Gilliam: Welcome back JP Family! So glad you are with us today. Stephen is talking with an amazing woman, Karen Gilliam. She is a military wife, mother of 3 and a grandmother to 7. Her life is centered on the mission given to her by God. She wants to encourage and inspire everyone to achieve excellence and to help them live their live on purpose, not by default. She uses her own testimony to help women overcome self-doubt, among many other things. She has such an incredible heart. Recently Karen has become one of our JP Life Coaches! Tune in to hear more about this wonderful lady’s heart and mission. Today you will gain knowledge on the following: Allow me to believe in you until you believe in yourself. God often will whisper when evil always yells. Pray to listen, not just talk. God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Living in peace. F.E.A.R. – False Evidence Appearing Real We truly hope that you enjoy today’s guest. Ladies, if you are looking for a solid life coach, you will not be disappointed with Karen Gilliam. Men, if you know of any females who are looking for a life coach, please recommend Karen. To get in contact with her, visit our website journeyprinciples.com and click on “Life Change”. Help us get this content into the hands of those who need it most, please like, share and comment. You can follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and twitter, @stephen_scoggin. As always, we look forward to seeing you on the next Journey Principles!

Welcome back JP family! Today we have a special guest with us, Olympic Gold Medalist LaTasha Colander-Clark. She was a runner in the 2000 Olympics held in Australia. She is also the founder of Christ Studios and the TV show, The Gospel, both out of Raleigh, North Carolina. LaTasha brings her amazing spirit and personality to our show today! Tune in to hear more about her journey and experience as an Olympic Gold Medalist. Today you will learn in this episode: * Behind the scenes of Olympic training * Your gift may not be in your current location. * You take action in faith but sit still while in fear. * Who do you allow to fight your fight? * Importance of an accountability partner * What you seek, you will find. * Perspective matters. We truly hope you enjoy today's show with LaTasha Colander-Clark. Please continue to like, share, and comment. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and Twitter, stephen_scoggin. We look forward to seeing you on the next Journey Principles!

Capture Every Thought with Annie Chapman Part 2 Good to see you again JP Family! Today Stephen is talking with Annie Chapman for part 2. Annie gives us more insight on forgiveness, her battle to forgive and how she truly overcame it. Comforting others by her testimony is how Annie lives her life. Theoretically she writes her obituary every day. She wants people to remember her by these words, “She loved unconditionally, she served joyfully, and she forgave quickly.” How wonderful would it be if we all lived by that motto? In today’s episode you will learn: * Innocent Child vs Horrible Monster * The meaning behind ‘Free Will’. * Adversary and Advocate * Viewing life through dark sunglasses. * How to finish well. * Are we reading to just read or reading to ask questions? We truly enjoyed talking with Annie Chapman for two shows. It is our sincere hope that your mind was inspired and your heart was motivated. You can get more information on Annie Chapman through their website, steveandanniechapman.com. You can find more information about The Journey Principles at journeyprinciples.com and through social media. Facebook: Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles. Twitter: Stephen_scoggin. We look forward to seeing you again on The Journey Principles!

Capture Every Thought with Annie Chapman Part 1: Welcome back JP Family! Today Stephen will be talking with the amazing author, speaker and musician, Annie Chapman. She has been sharing the stage with her husband since 1975 when they married. Annie grew up on a dairy farm in West Virginia. She is a mom to two and a grandmother to six. Annie shares her testimony with us today in a hope to give life to others. Starting from the age of 5, she went from a stage of rage to a place of peace and then to a place of wholeness. Listen in today to hear Annie Chapman’s inspiring story and some ways she was able to move to that place of wholeness. Today you will learn: * How to stop an incident from becoming your identity. * What forgiveness is and what forgiveness is not. * Anger vs. Love : who wins? * A story about a pastor’s wife of 30 years who has only known Jesus for 18 months. * The pain of same or the pain of change?  Make sure to tune in next week to hear part 2 with Annie Chapman. Until then be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and Twitter, Stephen_scoggin. We look forward to seeing you again on the next Journey Principles.

Direction, Discernment and Delivery from Divorce with Joel Weldon: Have you ever wondered who the man is behind the introduction? Well today you will be able to hear from him. Joel Weldon is our voice-over. He is based out of California and does voice-over for many others such as NBC and Toyota. He is going to share with us his story and some things he has learned along the way. Joel grew up in Northern Minnesota as a farm kid. His parents took him to church; he accepted it and went. But once he got into junior high, he decided he didn’t want to go anymore. He started dabbling in music. That led him to playing in a top 40s band and then on to writing songs. He started college at Bethel and was a bass player in a couple of different bands. Bethel College required every student to take a Bible class. He started taking New Testament Survey, a class that takes you through the New Testament. He felt it would be a breeze, he knows the New Testament. But he had a teacher that would change his life. Dr. John Piper is a brilliant man. He was new to teaching that class but definitely resonated with Joel. Dr. Piper started talking about a Jesus that Joel had never known. He wanted to know more about this Jesus. It was a truth that Joel had never heard before. That is when he committed his life to Jesus. He then changed his major and moved to California. Joel ended up in San Diego, living with his uncle and aunt. While there he got involved with some musicians and started traveling the world. He wrote songs and did thousands of concerts on his own. Around this time his wife of seven years wanted a divorce. She decided that she didn’t want to be married anymore. Majority of that time his two little children were solely with him. He was in a different world; he had to learn many new things such as how to do his 4 year old daughter’s hair. He stepped out of touring completely. He then started working for a production company. The man he was working for sat him down and told him that God was going to take care of him. Through that journey Joel learned a lot. There is this expectation of everything falling immediately into place once you commit yourself to Christ. But it isn’t like that. It takes time for Him to teach you the path he has for you. It’s a lot of falling on our face and God picking us back up. It takes time. There was a wave of emotions that Joel experienced during his divorce. He went through a time of questioning God and wondering why He wasn’t there. He came to the realization that hurt must be taken one day at a time. Deep down he knew that God was there, it was just a process. He was battling guilt, pain, hurt, anger, betrayal and even thoughts of retribution. He had to ask himself “how does God want me to respond?” He looked at the fruits of the spirit, love, hope, etc, and knew that was how he was to respond. Looking at things with love and forgiveness allows us to have a better mindset. Once we improve our mindset, the actions will follow.   One of the biggest things someone of divorce has to face is learning to trust again. There is a feeling that people are going to hurt us. Joel learned to trust anyway. There was a chance that someone could hurt him again but God walked him through it the first time and He would do it again. One way that Joel was able to battle his apprehension with trust was by having complete transparency. Trust isn’t built by word but by actions. He has now been happily married for 17 years. We sincerely hope you enjoy today’s podcast with Joel Weldon and are able to implement some things into your life. You can learn more about him at his website, joelweldon.com. Until next time, keep sending us your comments and questions at feedback@journeyprinciples.com. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on twitter @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to being with you on the next Journey Principles!  

Chained No More with Robyn Besemann: Welcome back Journey Principles Family! Today we have author, speaker and songwriter, Robyn Besemann, with us. She is the author of the book “Chained No More” and has her own radio show titled “Chained No More.” She also has a curriculum that helps people who are going through struggles. She is going to share with us about how God has moved in her life. Robyn grew up in what she calls a “bubble”. She is from a pastor’s family where the environment was full of serving and helping others. She feels she has always been led towards ministry. There is one time, in particular, that she began thinking about how she could reach lots of people. She became a camp mom one summer. She spent many nights up with children who were sobbing into her shirt and sharing their struggles at home. It made her start thinking that if children are suffering, adults are suffering also. What is the church doing about this? What is the body of Christ doing about this? That’s when she began researching and learning exactly that. She truly believes that God is the answer to all the hurt we have but she just didn’t know how to help. She started getting involved to find ways to help. There was a registration form and on this form there was a box you could check for more information regarding single parent ministry. 450 families checked that box. It became obvious that this was where she was going to start. That then led to the writing of her book titled “Chained No More”. One of the things Robyn wants to accomplish with her course is that we are able to understand and recognize that we need and want help. Once we understand who or what is hurting us, we can begin the healing process. She doesn’t like to tell anyone what to do, she wants them to figure it out on their own with guidance and direction. She shares a couple of stories with us about 2 females’ lives that were changed. She watched the hand of God at work. One of those stories is about a lady named Betty. She worked at DHS and came into Robyn’s class as a young professional. During the first class she just cried and cried because of all the hurt she had experienced. She shared about her childhood and growing up in a family of great neglect. Because of her experience, she didn’t want to have children of her own. She was afraid she would put her children through the same childhood she experienced. During her time in Robyn’s class, Betty found great healing. She grew so much. At the end of the class, she shared that she thought she wanted to have a child with her husband of 5 years. They now have a little boy and Betty is a very attentive mom. Many people with hurt from their childhood, such as Betty, live in fear. The goal is to help us live in faith more than we live in fear. One of the first things that has to happen is that we must recognize that we are living in fear and then why. After that, the tools come into play. People have said that the best thing that has been learned from Robyn’s class is the “click point”. The very instance that a thought enters your mind, you must turn it around. That’s called the click point. Stephen refers to something very similar. It’s called the “challenge thought”. Once a thought comes into your mind, challenge it with a question. And not just any question but the right question. Our mind has the amazing ability to always answer a question that has been asked. But we must start asking the right questions. Instead of “why me?”, ask “what can I learn?”. Both the click point and the challenge thought helps to change the mindset and continue the process of healing. Robyn also spends some time talking about how to handle confrontation. There is a saying she likes to teach, “put a permanent ridge in your tongue.” When you are f aced with a moment that you would normally fly off the handle at someone, put your tongue in that ridge first and think about it. Nothing good comes from getting overly mad at someone and yelling. You must learn to have healthy confrontation and move to resolution. It isn’t about proving who is right and wrong but about coming to a resolution with the conflict. If two people are facing each other, they can’t face the same direction. In other words, if two people are fighting and arguing with each other, they can’t achieve the same goals. We truly hope that you enjoy today’s podcast with Robyn Besemann. You can stay in connection with her through her website robynbministries.com. You can also listen to her radio show at toginet.com/show/chainednomore. If you enjoy today’s show, please like, comment, and share with others. Please continue to send in your questions and comments about the show. You can reach us via email, feedback@journeyprinciples.com. Until next time, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending some more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Maximizing Leadership and Culture with Jonathan Schober: Hello JP Family! Welcome back. Today we have an amazing guest to share with you. Jonathan Schober is a preacher’s kid from Austin, TX. He can trace his heritage back to Davy Crockett. He is the founder of Maximize Others, a resource to help corporate businesses implement culture, leadership, and possibilities into their business. Today he is going to share an adversity that no parent wants to ever face. Jon has been married for over 20 years and has 7 children. Within a span of 5 years, they had 4 kids. The process at the doctor’s office was relatively routine to them at the point of having their fourth child. They had already had a few basic sonograms and were going in for the comprehensive sonogram, the one that looks at all the organs. They already knew about how long this process was to take but it was taking longer this time around. The doctor kept making noises that you don’t want your doctor to make while looking at your unborn child, “hmm”. After the doctor spoke with the nurses and the sonogram was over, he called Jon and his wife into his office. He explained that the heart normally has four chambers; he was only seeing two chambers. He wanted them to immediately make an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist for another sonogram. It would take a few days until they were able to go in for their appointment. As anyone can imagine, this was a scary few days for the family. Jon describes the feeling when he first heard the news as being helpless. He is trying to be the strong husband and support his wife all while feeling totally helpless. The first thing they did once they left the appointment was to call his parents. Jon and his family believe in the power of prayer. He told his mom and dad what was going on and they all began to pray. When the time came for the appointment, they went in hoping for the best and fearing the worse. When it was time for the sonogram, again the doctor and nurses were making the same noises you don’t want a doctor to make while looking at your unborn child. One of the nurses looked at Jon and his wife and said “why are you here?” Jon explained what had happened and why they needed the sonogram. She said “well your daughter’s heart is fine. See here is chamber number one, chamber number two, chamber number three, and chamber number four.” Their daughter was born with a healthy heart and has had no trouble with it since. Jon says he has no idea if the first doctor made a mistake in looking at the sonogram or if it was a miracle but that he doesn’t care. What he does know is that it was real. His faith was tested during those few days. He knows that God always brings you through the hard times, whether he is carrying you or walking with you. Sometimes God will take you over the mountain and you come out the other side very relieved. But there are times when God takes you through the mountain and it is much harder. But you always come out the other side when you trust in him. They were praying for God to take them over that mountain and He did. Your dark times will come to an end. There is the light of Christ at the end of your dark tunnel. Jon’s story is proof of that. This is not the only adversity that he has faced in his life. He has been fired from a job and laid off. After being laid off from a particular job, he began to really ask “Lord, what do you want to do with my life?” That led him to what he is doing now. He is helping businesses bring their work life and their spiritual life into alignment. He helps them maximize their potential and their spiritual calling. He believes that most people are called to ministry. And that isn’t ministry inside of a church but outside of the church. Jon has very high hopes for the future of this country and world. Businesses are starting to focus more of the culture and realizing that there is more to a person than the uniform they wear or the cubicle they work in. Many people have families and adversities of their own. This is allowing people to be more open and vulnerable. They are being accountable and seeing progress. Once people become transparent, they are able to heal and bring hope to others. Everyone has a story, whether you have overcome adversity or are going through a hard time now. If you have already overcome an adversity, share your story. You story can bring hope to others. It is very easy for people to feel “this is just how my life is going to be.” Your story can bring them out of that thinking and into a world of hope. If you are going through a tough time right now, keep moving. You will come out the other end. God has a plan for you. Everything you are experiencing, God will use. He does not waste an experience. Jon uses the example of Joseph in the Bible. He talks about the many trials Joseph faces. But he continues to keep his vision and dream in front of him. Then God blesses him and uses everything Joseph has learned throughout his troubles. God will do the same for you, for everyone. We all just have to continue to have faith and continue moving. Jon leaves us with three things he would tell his 14/15 year old self. Be a lot more intentional with life. God will give you glimpses of your passion, really focus on those. Focus more on relationships. Connecting with people is very important. Take time for the relationships that come into your life. Don’t give up! We sincerely hope you enjoy today’s podcast with Jon Schober. There are a couple of ways to get into contact with him. You can visit his website at maximizeothers.com or email him at jon@maximizeothers.com. If you enjoy today’s show, please like, comment, and share with others. If you have a story to tell and don’t want to share on your own social media, share it with us. We can get your story out there to inspire and motivate others. Please continue to send in your questions and comments about the show. You can reach us via email, feedback@journeyprinciples.com. Until next time, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending some more time with you on the next Journey Principles!

Hope Through Suffering The Loss of a Loved One with Pastor Ferrell Hardison: Welcome back JP Family! Today we have someone with a genuine heart for helping others. Pastor Ferrell Hardison has 40 years of experience being a pastor. The church he leads is called The Bridge and it has about 2500 people in attendance. Most people feel that The Bridge is a large church with a small church feel. Pastor Ferrell and his church truly care about everyone and wanting to help them. Pastor Ferrell grew up in a traditional church setting. His father was a minister. At the age of 17, Pastor Ferrell could really sense a pull to go into the field as well. He had always felt a little tug towards being a pastor. His home had Christ and the Word at the center. At age 19, he went for it.   The Bridge has the ability to sincerely care for others. They have such a sincere heart. The church, as a whole, decided that they wanted to be Jesus in the community. Let others see Him through them. They realized that when you are constantly in someone’s face telling them all the wrong things they are doing, they don’t listen. But when you are able to show Jesus and demonstrate His love, people start to ask questions. People don’t want another explanation of the gospel, they want a demonstration. Like many of our guests, Pastor Ferrell isn’t a stranger to his own adversity. March of 2014, he and his family lost their youngest boy, Mitch, to a drug overdose. Pastor Ferrell was in Atlanta, GA when he heard the news from his wife. He immediately got in his car and drove the 5 hours home. He said that was an incredible time with God. It was just him and God on that car ride home. He was able to come to a certain state of mind so he was able to minister to his wife when he got home. One of the struggles Pastor Ferrell and his wife faced was guilt. They actually still struggle with it now; it hasn’t been too long ago. They keep asking themselves how they couldn’t see the signs of the addiction. But they are comforted with their walk with Jesus and knowing they will see their son again one day. Many people feel that once you start your walk with Jesus and accept him as your savior, you will lead a life without struggles and obstacles; that you have to start living a sinless life. God did not promise a painless life. He just simply prepares you for your walk in those struggles. If you are able to walk with Jesus through your struggles, they become much more bearable and you are able to come out the other end of it. Some people make the mistake of saying that suffering proves there is no God. But there is actually more proof there is a God when someone can walk through their struggles and come out with a smile and joy. You must trust in Him and ask for his guidance. You have to learn to suffer well. Suffering well defines a character. The world is usually looking to see how someone responds to bad things instead of good things. And what better way to help someone go through the same struggle that we already walked through. No matter who you are, what you’ve done, where you’ve been, we love you. We have all been there one way or another. We have no right to judge anyone. Pastor Ferrell and The Bridge church doesn’t judge and welcomes everyone into their church. That is one of the many things that Pastor Ferrell and The Journey Principles have in common. Pastor Ferrell leaves us with three steps or principles that we can live by that will help us become fruitful today and help others. Our top priority is our intimacy with Jesus. We need to have a personal relationship with him. Someone people might be wondering “but how can I find that?” You just have to ask. You don’t have to say anything specific; you just have to be real with Him. We must love people. Jesus was asked what the most important commandment was. His response was first to love Him. And then next was to love your neighbor as yourself. All the other commandments are based from those two. We have to be real with people. We must be transparent, vulnerable and honest. People appreciate that. None of us are processed. We are IN the process. There is always a next step for us. It is our hope to empower your mind and motivate your heart through today’s podcast with Pastor Ferrell Hardison. You can find out more about him and The Bridge at bridgechurch.cc. You can also follow him on Twitter @pastorferrell. Make sure to like, share and comment on the show. As always, keep sending in your questions and comments to the team, feedback@journeyprinciples.com. Until next time be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles and on Twitter @stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending some more time with you on the next Journey Principles.

Military Men and Women Matter with John Falkenbury: Have you ever wondered how service men and women adapt and grow from service troubles? Or if there was some way you can help to do something that could benefit their lives? Well today we have the president of the North Carolina USO with us, Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel John Falkenbury. He is going to talk with us about what the USO does and how they help our military overcome struggles they are faced with. John currently lives in the Charlotte area and travels at least once a week to their state office in Raleigh. He is a third generation career military with his grandfather, father and brother also serving. His family has a history of serving during times of peace and war. In 1999, John retired from the Army to take over a family business. Their family business was a nursing home. It was a change of pace for him but definitely the right thing to do. When 9-11 occurred, he felt an urge to volunteer and go back. He had several good friends telling him that he was doing exactly what he needed to be doing at that time. He was currently telling his army story and the military story on radios and television in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas. John heard about how the North Carolina USO was undergoing some changes and their need for a president. He applied and was offered the job in 2009. The North Carolina USO is the oldest operating USO in the world because of their Camp Lejeune center. In 2003 that was their only remaining center in the state. Since then they have opened nine more centers and a mobile unit. They are one of the few, besides the National USO, that has a mobile unit. All of their funding comes from within the state from the generosity of Carolinians. The USO, as a whole, has been serving wounded and hurting service members consistently for 75 years now. It is much bigger than entertainment and airport lounges. Many people associate the USO with those things. Their national mission is to connect service members with their family, home and nation. They fill the gap where the military services can’t fulfill. They have multiple programs that help a service member when they enter into the service, during their time of serving, exiting the service and after they have served. The USO works hand in hand with the military. They don’t replicate services because that isn’t a good use of their funds. They will continue to do the airport lounges, the home comings, the send offs, as well as reading bedtime stories to children but more importantly, they have to be there for the resiliency programs, the transition phases and the multitude of other programs they offer. The USO has an amazing honor support team. If a service member is killed overseas, the team ensures they are treated with respect on their way back home. They make sure the plane is there waiting to receive the casket and the Honor Guard is there to escort the member to their final resting place. If someone is traveling throughout the country, the USO network activates. They communicate between each other to help with the travel making sure nobody is alone. Among many other things, the North Carolina USO will focus on a service member and their spouse during the time of separation from the military. They will teach them how to build their resumes, dress for success and will do mock interviews. Their goal is to not only educate the service member on getting a job but to also educate the corporate world. One thing they do around the state is hold HR Summits for companies. They want these companies to know the military culture, the rank structure, awards, things that aren’t appropriate to say or ask a military member. They will also offer job fairs to help the member get connected with companies that are looking to hire. The North Carolina USO really goes above and beyond to help our service members transition into a civilian lifestyle. The North Carolina USO has many programs such as the resiliency program and the reset program. The resiliency program teaches techniques of how to overcome negative self-talk. Negative self-talk can lead to much heavier internal conflicts.  The reset program has a resiliency part to it and adds in life skills to incorporate into the home life. Stephen has had the honor of speaking at both programs. When Stephen was at his first resiliency program, he spoke for about 30 minutes. He had a young man come up to him afterwards and said that he really connected with Stephen’s story. That young man also shared that he was planning on taking his own life that night but had changed his mind. The Journey Principles has a goal to help reduce military suicide by 10%. We have locked arms in multiple ways with the North Carolina USO. And each time our relationship gets stronger. In September we are partnering with them to host an event called Light Up the Darkness. The goal of this event is to raise awareness and funds to continue serving service members and their families. John talks about the greatest struggle in the military with active service members. He says it is operational tempo and declining resources. One of the first things to get cut in the military is the family resources. That is where the USO fills the gap. They are here to help not only the service member but also their family. As a nation we owe a debt of gratitude to these service members. We have been in a war for 13 plus years now and 98-99% of the American citizens have not been directly affected by it. There is currently 1%, or less, that is serving in the military. And they continue to do so freely and without reservation. We should be proud of our men and women serving for the country. There are many ways that you can help this amazing organization! They are always accepting donations either online or via mail. 92 cents of every dollar goes towards these amazing programs John tells us about. But money is not the only way someone can help. Giving your time is also a great way to contribute towards their cause. The heart of their volunteers is what keeps this organization going. And one more way you can help the USO is by donating items. For example a company just came into the USO lounge at the Raleigh airport and redecorated. It helps make these service members feel more at home. You can get in contact with the North Carolina USO through their website, uso-nc.org or through Twitter and Facebook. All the centers across the state also have their own Facebook page. We know that today’s podcast was a little different than most of our others. But we sincerely hope you enjoyed hearing about this great organization and how they help our military overcome their struggles. The USO is truly an amazing organization that has passion and dedication to helping and serving the ones who so selflessly serve us. Please like, share and comment if you enjoyed the show. Also continue to send in your questions and comments to us, feedback@journeyprinciples.com. Until next time, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, and on Twitter, Stephen_scoggin. We look forward to seeing you again on the next Journey Principles!

Working Through Sexual Abuse with Hope Part 2 with Dr. Jason Newsome: On today’s show we have Dr. Jason Newsome with us again for Part 2! We are very excited to be able to share with you guys two shows with this amazing overcomer. He shares with us some great insight on what is going through someone’s mind after they have been abused. He starts with their belief system. Our belief systems are based on our past experiences. Our brains do a wonderful job of cataloging how we react to situations. A person who has been abused usually has a different view on things. Dr. Newsome uses his sexual abuse as an example. He was sexual abused by 5 different people, starting at the age of 5. It gave him the idea that something was wrong with him since it had happened with 5 different people. At the same time he didn’t tell anyone that it was happening so that contributed to his dysfunctional thinking. He didn’t have someone to tell him that it wasn’t okay and that he wasn’t doing anything wrong; the abusers were doing wrong.  He thought this was part of experiencing life. Dr. Newsome’s abusers were hurtful for the most part. When he would try to resist, he was forced to be abused. When he said no, they would harm him. Then there were times when his abusers were nice and that was very confusing for such a young boy. This led to the thinking that in order for people to be nice to him, he had to say yes. If he was to tell anyone no, he would get hurt. He became a people pleaser. He felt like everyone had to be happy with him all the time. But in reality that is impossible to do. This would then lead to anxiety when he felt like others weren’t happy with him or his decisions. What is it about any type of abuse that makes people feel that they need to stay silent? Dr. Newsome answered by saying fear and shame. His abusers told him that if he was to tell anyone, he would get in trouble. He was then afraid to say anything. He also felt that two of the abusers might even kill him if he was to tell. That kept him quiet. Shame also keeps many people silent when abuse is happening or happened. Most people believe they should be better than what’s happening and that they are good enough to avoid these situations. In cases of domestic violence, they feel they should have chosen better or somehow prevented the abuse from happening. When it has been going on for a while, they feel they should have done something before now. In reality the person who is being abused is not at fault and there is nothing they are doing wrong. But in their mind, they are filled with shame and therefore won’t say anything. In most abuse cases, the abuse doesn’t start until after they have manipulated the victim. Abusers are very good at drawing someone into the situation and then taking advantage. We must forgive in order to live a life of enjoyment again. Un-forgiveness hurts us and our souls. But it starts with us. We have to forgive ourselves before we forgive others. We have to let go of the shame and guilt and understand that it wasn’t our fault. Dr. Newsome makes a good point that many people talk about forgiveness without truly understanding what it means. The word Jesus used in the Bible for forgiveness means to discharge debt. So when we forgive someone we are releasing them of debt. When we don’t forgive, we are constantly seeking repayment and we seek it in different ways. The truth about abuse is that we can never be repaid for what was taken. The things that were taken hold no monetary value. Dr. Newsome gives us three steps in how to effectively forgive someone. We have to acknowledge that we have been harmed. Someone has done us wrong. We have to truly understand that the abuser cannot repay us for what was taken. And we can’t seek repayment from any other source. We have to stop seeking repayment. This can be the hardest step in forgiveness. Dr. Newsome wraps up the podcast with three things he would tell his 11 year old self. At that age he was still being abused and had already been abused by multiple people. Please tell someone that you trust what is happening. Don’t keep it inside. In order for the abuse to continue, the abuser needs you to stay quiet. What is happening is not okay and it’s not your fault. No matter how many times or how many people abuse you, you are doing nothing wrong. You can make it! This does not define your life. This does not have to be your identity. You will have an identity beyond this situation. We sincerely hope that you enjoy today’s podcast with Dr. Jason Newsome for the second part. He is such an overcomer and has great knowledge to help others overcome abuse. For more information on Dr. Newsome or to get in contact with him, visit his website at drjasonnewsome.com as well as Twitter and Facebook under Dr. Jason Newsome. If you enjoyed today’s show, please like, share and comment. Many people can relate to the subject of abuse. This might be the show they need to hear in order to give them the courage to tell someone. Please continue to send us your comments and questions at feedback@journeyprinciples.com; we enjoy hearing from all of our listeners! Until next time be sure to follow us on Facebook, The Journey Principles, and on Twitter, Stephen_scoggin.

Undone Part 2 with Michele Cushatt Welcome back Journey Principles Family! As promised we have Michele Cushatt back on the show today. She is sharing with us what it is like for the family during a time of struggle. During her battle with cancer she was both the hurting and the supporting. Her father passed away from pancreatic cancer during her time between two of her diagnosis. There is struggle to be had on both sides of the coin. Anytime a major medical crisis, such as cancer, happens in a family it is disrupted. Our everyday life is turned upside down. The person hurting is battling physical pain, emotional turmoil as well as spiritual doubts. The supporting family members are also struggling with their emotions and possibly with spiritual doubts. It is tough during those times. But Michele shares three things that she learned during her time of struggle as the hurting and the supporting. Commit and get through. Try not to make any important decisions during this time. Marriage is hard, raising children is hard, everything is harder during this time. Don’t give up. Nobody needs to pack their bags and leave. Commit to your family and get through this tough time together. Have honest, open dialogue about what is needed; what is working and not working. There are people who have a tough time asking for help in general. When the entire family can see how each member is in their own struggle, it makes it more difficult to ask for help. We need to learn how to graciously receive help as well. We need to realize that people aren’t going to always get it right. That is okay. In reality everyone is doing the best they can and during this time, the best isn’t always great. It can be hard to know what a suffering person might need. We must give everyone grace during this difficult time. In between Michele’s first and second diagnosis, she wrote a book titled “Undone”. Eight months following her first diagnosis with cancer, her family grew by three. They took in three children who could no longer be cared for by their mother. It was wonderful and terrible timing all at the same time. On one hand, Michele and her husband were about to be empty nesters. Michele had just gone through her first battle with cancer and it just seemed like terrible timing from that standpoint. But from a divine standpoint, it couldn’t have been more perfectly orchestrated. These three children woke up each morning in an unpredictable environment, not knowing if they were safe. Michele woke up each morning with a similar feeling after having battled cancer. Their cancer journey prepared them to love these children who came from such an unexpected journey themselves. Her book was finished by the time she was diagnosed with cancer the second and third time. She had to rewrite the epilogue three times because her story kept changing. Her book is coupled with a journal. Journaling was something that Michele did throughout her life off and on. Especially while she was battling her cancer, she would journal every day. She feels that we need to catalog our struggles and doubts. But not only that, we need to also write down our good and beautiful sources of joy.  It is easy to lose sight of the gifts in life when we are in the middle of pain. We should take the time each day to write at least one reason we are thankful. Michele said that saved her in so many ways. It helped her get through that tough time as well as get through things now. It continues to build her faith. She can look back on that journal to see the proof and evidence in God’s faithfulness. “Hunger drives desperation.” Michele wrote this in her book. She explains to us multiple meanings to that quote. From a physical standpoint, hunger drives desperation. She went 4 weeks without a single drop of water on her tongue. All her nutrition came from IVs and a feeding tube. It’s hard to imagine what that type of thirst is like. From an emotional standpoint, hunger drives desperation. When we have a hunger for something that we cannot fill, we become very desperate. We tend to fill that hunger with all the wrong things. When there is a need for love, approval, purpose, reassurance, etc., a person can be driven to become a very desperate person. There are so many things that are quick and easy fulfillments that we have access to. But the true fulfillment is having a relationship with God. Each time Michele tries to seek her own fulfillment in sometime besides God, he reels her back in. Michele shares with us a very touching story about her son and one of his races. She learned two things that day her son ran in his first race. It doesn’t matter where we finish in a race, it only matters that we finish. Her son had a difficult time in his first race. But the fact that he actually finished, meant so much to him. Michele’s son asked her to stand two thirds of the way into the race. She was very puzzled by this request but did as he asked. When she saw him she could tell that he was on the brink of quitting. She started to cheer like she has never cheered before. That drove him to finish his race. We have been given key moments in other people’s race. Sometimes we aren’t meant to be at the finish line, we are meant to help during the struggle. Journey Principles does this. We cheer people on wherever they need our help. If it is two thirds of the way into the race, we are there. The most important thing to remember about suffering is the amazing teacher that it can be. Some people will turn bitter and angry when they are faced with struggles. Allow God to turn that bitterness and anger into growth, wisdom and maturity. If you are currently in a place of grief or struggle, it is worth the effort to become a student rather than a victim. It is our sincere hope that today’s podcast will grow your mind and motivate your heart. Please comment and share with others. Michele’s story might be the exact testimony they need to hear in order to heal or at least begin that process. You can follow Michele through her blogs at michelecushatt.com as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Until next time, be sure to follow The Journey Principles on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles and on Twitter, @Stephen_scoggin. We look forward to spending more time with you on the next show!   For Michele's Free Gift copy this link or click here |  http://journeyprinciples.com/michele

Undone Part 1 with Michele Cushatt - Today we have one of the most courageous women that we know on the show. She has spent the last 5 years of her life battling cancer and fighting for her life. Michele Cushatt is a living example of faithful perseverance. On top of her struggles, she is a successful speaker and book writer, as well as an instructor and key team member of Dynamic Communicators International. Her first book, “Undone”, was just released and is quickly getting into the hearts and minds of many. Her book is full of grace and poetic truths. Michele shares with us a cliff notes version of her life over the last 5 years. She starts her story on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in 2010. It was an ordinary day, her three boys had just left for school, her husband had already went to work, and she was about to leave to go grocery shopping for their big Thanksgiving meal when she got a phone call from her doctor. The conversation started with “Michele, it’s not good.” What her and her doctor thought was a simple ulcer on the side of her tongue due to too much acidic food actually ended up being tongue cancer. Over the weeks that followed she had many doctors’ appointments and had a small section of her tongue removed. They thought they had caught the cancer early enough and there was nothing to worry about. Little did she know that Tuesday morning was actually the start of a 5 year battle that she is still going through. Three years after she was diagnosed with tongue cancer and when they felt that the cancer would not return, it did. This time it was more severe. In March of 2014 she a more extensive surgery where a third of her tongue was removed and reconstructed. 7 months later, it came back for a third time. This time, as we can imagine, it was much more aggressive and advanced. Within a couple of weeks, Michele has radical surgery. It was 9 hours long and two-thirds of her tongue was removed. They reconstructed her tongue with blood vessels and tissue from her arms, left leg and neck. The doctors gave her 3 weeks to recover and then she went through an extensive round of radiation and chemotherapy. 6 weeks after that she had another surgery with internal radiation on her mouth. Talk about an uphill battle! A year ago from now, Michele had third degree burns from her face to mid-chest, her vocal cords did not work, she had a feeding tube for 5 months and a tracheotomy opening for almost 2 months. Her doctor said they took her body to the brink, when her body couldn’t take anymore without dying, they brought her back. For the last 12 months she had been trying to come back to life. On top of all this, her and her family took in 3 more children from a traumatic background and she lost her father to terminal pancreatic cancer. One of the many things that she learned during this struggle was that our lives can be turned upside down in such a short period of time. Not only did she face a physical struggle, she also faced emotional and spiritual struggles. Her emotional response is a PTSD response. She is still wrestling with this today. She had many questions regarding her faith. She grew up knowing Jesus. She has gone to church since she was 6 months old. But her view on Christianity was much like a math equation. She felt that if she always did good things and didn’t do wrong that she would have a good life. So when she was faced with such an adversity, she got angry. She wrestled with 3 questions that she feels that many people who are faced with adversity wrestle with. Is God real? Our suffering might indicate that God is not real. If God is real, is He good? How could a good God allow suffering? If God is real and He is good, then can I trust Him? The way Michele came out of these questions was with lots of reading and research. She read the Bible often and books on suffering and the purpose of suffering. With this research she found 4 foundational truths. 4 Foundation Truths The unexpected is unavoidable. – Michele thought suffering was unique to her. That she was the only person in pain. Once she opened her eyes globally and began listening to other peoples’ stories, she realized suffering is universal. You can’t avoid it. Suffering is invaluable. – She first viewed suffering as simply an obstacle to the joy and happiness in life. She learned that suffering is the most valuable teacher that we can have. Many people resent suffering rather than learn from it. She was taught more about compassion and the value of the presence of God. The truth is unshakable. – Michele was in fear that her doubts would lead her to a place of no God. That if she was having doubts that meant there was no God. But in fact doubt didn’t mean she didn’t have faith. Doubt was actually a means to deepen her faith. We must be honest about our doubts, present them to God and allow him to walk us through. The truth stands regardless of us. Our doubts don’t diminish the truth; it leads us to a more understanding of the truth. The reward is incomparable. There is no comparison to the reward of understanding suffering and struggles. Many times we feel that what is at stake is our health, our career or our finances. But what is really at stake is our faith. Ultimately the only thing we can take with us is our faith or lack of it. Michele is now much less apologetic of her faith. Before she was very cautious to not offend someone with her beliefs. But now she lives life every day with not knowing if she will be here the next. She feels that her faith is too important not to talk about it. She encourages everyone to live life as if every day is a gift, because it is. In western civilization we are so buffered by our own desire for comfort and the fact that we can get any need met in a span of seconds. Because of that, we don’t have much of a grasp of the urgency of our circumstance. We don’t spend enough time on the fact that we are mortal. We shouldn’t take a day of our lives for granted. Every single one of us should operate with the foundational awareness of life and death. Always value every moment and the peace within that moment.  Everything can change in a matter of seconds. Michele has such a fantastic and inspiring story that we have broken it up into 2 segments.  It simply could not fit into 1. So please listen again in a couple of days for part 2 of Michele Cushatt. We sincerely hope you enjoy today’s podcast. Please comment and share with others. This might be the one testimony that a friend or family member needs to hear. Until next time, continue to follow us on Facebook, The Journey Principles , and on Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. Also keep the questions coming! We enjoy hearing from you all. We will be starting our podcast episode with your questions very soon!  

Mastering Mentorship through Adversity with Doug Stewart: Can you think of something you can do today that will make your life worse? What about something that will make your life better?  Now, are you willing to do what it will take to make your life better? Or will you be a victim? Our guest today, Doug Stewart, is no stranger to living a life as a victim. It wasn’t until he was in college that his whole mindset changed. During his school years he was told that he had a speech impediment, ADHD, and narcolepsy. He couldn’t write his alphabet until the age of 11. He had one person believe in him and that changed everything. Doug’s college experience was different than his grade school experience; they actually expected him to perform in school in order to play sports. When he was in grade school, many teachers allowed him to get by because of all his disabilities that were listed in his folder. His 1.4 GPA in college landed him in the office of his academic advisor, Sarah. Sarah is that one person who believed in him. When Doug went into her office that day, the words she spoke to him changed his life completely. She knew he wasn’t living up to his potential. She said to him “you know what your problem is? Your problem is that you’re a victim of your own thinking.” Sarah made him come into her office every day so she could help him in his classes. Sarah would read his homework out loud to him and he was to draw picture of what it reminded him of. After a couple of weeks, he became more comfortable in his classes. He was remembering the things she read to him and the pictures he drew. He started making higher grades on his tests. At the end of the semester he went to look at his grades and he had an “alarm clock moment”. An “alarm clock moment” is that feeling you get when your alarm didn’t go off and you are going to be late to something important. He felt that he was behind and he was going to miss out on LIFE. He had missed so much in his life already and he couldn’t wait any longer. He now knew that he could learn and his disabilities were not going to hold him back. Doug started to find ways to develop himself and he needed a mentor to do that. He actually needed many mentors because he was behind in all areas of his life. Think for a moment if you had a boardroom inside of your mind. Who would you have sitting at your round table? Who would you want to pour into your life? Stephen talks about his board members and they are all people who want to help him succeed and people who he wants to help succeed. Doug talks about all his board members and all the mentors he has in his life. He gives us 5 and a half types of mentors that we should look for. And yes, that is half of a mentor that we should look for in life. The first mentor we should have at our table is a “street view mentor”. This mentor is someone who is wearing the same jersey as us, similar perspective and same mission. Doug gave an example of his wife for this mentor. She has the same perspective as he does and she is on the same mission. The next mentor to look for at our table is a “world view mentor”. This mentor is someone who has a different perspective as us but still the same mission. Doug’s example of his world view mentor is a couple from his hometown, Raleigh, NC, by the names of Tom and Molly. They are a couple that sit above his perspective and can help him miss the road blocks of life. Another mentor to have sitting with us would be the “categorical mentor”. Think of this mentor as a filing cabinet. There are things in this mentor that we would like to replicate but then there are also things in this mentor that we would like to keep closed. We can pull the areas of influence out from this mentor but we don’t have to follow everything about them. The fourth mentor to look for is called the “stealth mentor”. Think of this mentor as a ninja. They go unnoticed. They are people who are mentoring us but have no idea. We are able to have a conversation with them and an impromptu mentor session. The “time machine mentor” is the next one on the list. These are people that we can no longer sit down with to have a cup of coffee but have left us resources. They have come before us and have given us a legacy to follow through with. Doug gave the example of his grandfather, Abraham Lincoln and Jesus. They are no longer here on earth with us but have left us many resources that we can gain wisdom from. This mentor is the five and a half mentor. The half is very important because this person needs to be part of our mentors but shouldn’t take up as much time as the other five. This mentor is called the “anti-mentor”. More than likely we have already thought of a person that would be an anti-mentor of ours. It’s someone that we want nothing to do with and wouldn’t follow anything in their life. There are as many lessons in people we don’t want to be like as there are in people we want to be like. We need to know what we don’t want as much as we need to know what we want. Having mentors in our lives are important. Something that is just as important, if not more, is menteeship. Menteeship is the capacity and willingness to learn from things around us. In order to be a good mentee, we must recognize that we don’t know everything and we must be willing to learn, not just for ourselves, but for other people’s benefit. Doug intentionally learns something new each day. He went from not wanting to learn at all, to wanting to learn everything. He lives a life of enthusiastic discovery. He is always willing and wanting to learn. Everyone has more potential that we all know. Our effect on the world isn’t our responsibility. Our responsibility is to take action and plant seeds. God will harvest those seeds. Our adversities never feel good but the result when we overcome is amazing! Once we start sharing our story, we are planting those seeds. How many lives would you change if you were to face your main obstacle head on? How many seeds could you plant? If you are willing to change your own life, you can change others. You too can live a life of enthusiastic discovery! To get more information on Doug Stewart, visit his website at dougstewart919.com. We sincerely hope that you enjoy today’s podcast. We had a great time getting to hear Doug’s story and how he views mentorship. Please take the time to comment and share this with others. As you come across questions for us and comments about Journey Principles, email us at feedback@journeyprinciples.com. We will be having a whole show featuring your questions, so please keep them coming! We look forward to seeing our Journey Principles Family next time!

Hey there Journey Principles Nation! As promised we have Amber Lehman with us again today. She has such an incredible story. She is a true inspiration to everyone out there who is struggling with anything! Last time she let us travel with her as she took us through her journey. She has gone from a prostitute to a ministry leader. God wrapped her in righteousness when she felt like she deserved condemnation. I am sure there are many people who feel they should be condemned but this podcast is here to help. Amber is the Executive Director of First Choice Pregnancy Solutions. Amber and her team are here to help any female who is pregnant get the help they need. Many times these females are thinking abortion. First Choice Pregnancy is here to encourage Life. They get to know each female and what each  heart’s desire actually is. Many times it is to have the baby. From there First Choice Pregnancy walks with them through the entire process. Certain things can be done to help you or someone you know walk through a difficult time. Here are some steps that will help you. Ask questions: There is a pivotal moment during the conversations with each female that three questions are asked. These questions could apply to ANY struggle someone is walking through. “What does your head say?” “What does your heart say?” And sometimes, “What does your gut say?” “If your circumstance was different, what is your heart’s desire?”             By answering these three questions you will find out where you are in conflict. Change your circumstances: Sometimes certain circumstances are holding you back. What circumstances can be changed? Call someone to ask for counsel. No matter the type of help you may need, there is someone out there to call. Write it down: Don’t keep your struggles inside of your head. Journal about it. Tell others about your story: To take it one step further, share your story with others. Amber is able to share her life story to impact so many people. The power in your testimony is unbelievable. Whether you are struggling with a certain conflict in your life or trying to make a tough decision, these steps can help you on during your way. Taking that initial step of seeking help can be difficult and scary. Often times it is the hardest step to take. If you have a deep conviction for something ,you are usually more willing to dig deeper to receive the results. If you are seeking healing, Amber leaves us with three steps to heal, grow, and go. Acknowledge: Come to terms with what you did/are doing. Acknowledge that what you have done is wrong and hurtful, whether hurtful to yourself or others. This will help you become free quicker. Reach out: Seek help. Call someone that you trust and simply talk with them. If you don’t have anyone you can trust, you can reach out to The Journey Principles. We are a non-discriminating outreach. We do not judge where you came from; we only care about where you want to go. Push through: There will be times during your healing process that you will want to give up or simply stop going for help, don’t. Push through those times because the outcome is much more rewarding! There are many resources available to you. Some ways to get in touch with Amber is through her email amber@firstchoicepregnancy.org, Facebook at Amber Lehman, or their website firstchoicenc.org. You can always reach out to The Journey Principles. We have helped many people receive the healing they seek. Right now would be a great time to take advantage of our FREE Life Kit Offer going on now. It is a 6 step process to help you turn your life around. It is the exact 6 steps that Stephen, founder of The Journey Principles, took to change his life. You can gain access to that offer at journeyprinciples.com/lifekit. Until next time be sure to follow us on Facebook, Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, as well as Twitter, @stephen_scoggin. And of course you can always reach us through our website journeyprinciples.com. If you enjoyed today’s podcast please comment and share with others. Make sure to tune in with us next time for another amazing podcast!

Welcome back JP Nation! Today we have a story that you will definitely want to tune into. We have the Executive Director of First Choice Pregnancy Solutions based out of Raleigh, NC joining us today. Her journey didn’t start out like most would think. She went from being a prostitute to a ministry director! Please join us in welcoming Amber Lehman! Have you ever felt like you have done something so wrong that you could never be forgiven? Or maybe you felt like your life’s path wasn’t one that depicted a “Christian lifestyle” and therefore you would be turned away from a church? Well Amber’s story glorifies God’s amazing grace and shows that God forgives everything as long as you follow a path of serving Him. Amber started her teens unlike most. She became pregnant at the age of 15. Started using drugs and alcohol following her choice of abortion in order to hide the pain and keep it a secret. That day she consciously hardened her heart and stopped herself from having feelings. Not much long after, she decided she wanted to turn the tables on men and became a high dollar call girl in her own town. In September of 1998 she lost two friends in a boating accident and this opened her eyes. She went to two funerals on a Saturday and got up Sunday morning to attend church. Every week she would go back to church but nothing really changed in her life. She would party on Saturday night and go to church on Sunday. December 12 of that same year everything changed for Amber.  It was the first time she had seen a play depicting Jesus Christ’s life. Every single time a nail was hammered in Jesus on the cross, Amber heard “I did this for you. I did this for you. I did this for you.” She surrendered her life to Jesus Christ that night. About a month later her hometown held their annual Sanctity of Life Sunday. This time it had a much deeper meaning to her. She realized for the first time that she had taken a human life when she made a tough choice of abortion. She was unglued. She showed up at her pastor’s office unannounced and he made time to see her and speak with her about her faith. Her eyes were finally opened that day. Amongst the crying she caught her pastor smiling at her. He then said “I am watching Christ make a new creation in front of my eyes.” Amber’s sins were paid for at that cross. Everyone’s sins were paid for at that cross. Are you terrified of coming to terms with your past or current situation? Are you worried that you might be judged if you were to share your story? Amber’s story is a great example of how you will be blessed once you place your faith in Christ. You will be forgiven. And then your story can help someone else release the chains of guilt. We encourage you to reach out to someone you trust. If you don’t have anyone to reach out to, reach out to us. The Journey Principles is a place of non-judgmental love. There is no discrimination within JP. Don’t wait. Begin that healing process and experience God’s amazing grace. “I don’t care where they’ve been, it’s where they are going.” – Stephen Scoggins You do not want to miss this podcast today. Amber’s story is absolutely amazing and gives hope to those struggling right now. This is just Part 1, make sure to tune in for Part 2 in just a couple of days. If you enjoy today’s episode, please comment and share with others. And until next time follow us on Facebook at Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles, as well as on Twitter at stephen_scoggins.

Peace Beyond Addiction Part 2 | With Lee Flach  Hello again Journey Principles family, we sincerely hope you are enjoying these podcast. Our guest is real life examples that you can overcome. In part two of our show with Lee Flach, we get Lee's practical take aways from Part Two of Peace Beyond Addiction. For those who love and addict. Resist the urge to enable, allowing can increase the time that a user may need to heal and break free. Lee shares that his wife was always loving but always had very clear boundaries and that included putting him out and loving him from afar. Intercede in prayer, while Lee's wife was deleting proper boundaries she was in constant prayer asking for her miracle and asking for Lee to be safe and for God to break Lee's heart away from the addiction and toward the father. Praying for discernment, Discernment should I be used while addict it trying to beat the addiction. The addiction clouds the mind, which also means the user, is not in a healthy state to have the full authority of trust. As trust is earned, allow small levels of new trust to be built. It gives the addict hope, and they can see the little wins they are making each day. At the same time don't take it personally if addict relapses, there is a real chemical, physical, and spiritual battle being fought. Addiction is illogical - It's tough to understand illogical acts or struggles. So it's best to find peace in the scriptures and through journaling. Remember the addict is working through areas of the past, present and what they believe they feel like their future could be. Even when things are going well, addicts feel as though they are in fear of success and failure. They are building a new standard, and if they have known addiction for a long time then, even healthy sobriety can feel awkward to them. This is where patience is needed and reassurance that the adjustment can take place and will allow more joy in the future.   Addicts Four Steps Toward Health Reach out, to someone who has dealt with the addiction and overcome, who can be a trusted accountability partner. Add other healthy people in your inner circles such as a pastor or trained counselor. Plugin - Stay connected to new behaviors toward a healthy lifestyle. Acknowledge, that there is a need to heal. Don't be afraid to say I need to heal and I need help to do so. Be willing to lay down pride and pick up responsibly through Acknowledging help is needed to heal. Journal - Journaling can be a great recourse to get thoughts on paper and not to circulate in the mind. Ask yourself questions that have to do with moving into a growth mindset. We can't change truly change until we want to change the inside Lee reminds us that it's important to know that we need to go from a scab to a scar. A scab is a wound that is not yet healed, where the scar is where a wound once was, and it was a reminder of how to improve life going forward. We sincerely hope you've enjoyed this episode with Lee Flach remember to get part one and part two in your step to peace be on addiction For More information visit www.Journeyprinciple.com To download today's free resource visit journeyprincples.com Follow us on Facebook at | Stephen Scoggins The Journey Principles Follow us on Twitter at | stephen_scoggin

Peace Beyond Addiction Part 1 With Lee Flach Today on the Journey Principles podcast, we have a walking, talking miracle with us, Lee Flach. He has been inspiring people all over with his story and has agreed to share it with you. His story is one of addiction.   Common Misconceptions on Addiction. Most people think of an addiction involving drugs or alcohol but there are many forms of addiction. Anything that you put into your body or soul in excess is an addiction. Stephen shares that he was addicted to toxic relationships. Is there something you are putting   Is there something you are putting into your body or soul in excess?   Listen in as Lee brings hope to us all with his powerful story. Lee was a heroin addict. He fought for 25 years to overcome his addict ion and he finally did it, once and for all. He could easily overcome the physical addiction of heroin but after he would use, the mental addiction would kick in. He would feel worthless and would start using again. It was an endless cycle. He has an amazing woman who stood by him during his addiction, his wife Brenda.   Three years ago Brenda, who prayed for Lee every day, took him to church with her. It was on that day that he surrendered his life to the Lord and was able to be completely free of his addiction.   Tune in with us today to hear how one mans struggle to hold his head above water led to that outreached, saving hand.   Step 1 In Gaining Peace Beyond Addiction In Overcoming addiction is the awareness of the struggle and the acknowledgement of the hold.    Stay tuned for Part 2 on Monday for steps 2 and 3. They are truly inspiring and can really help anyone who is struggling with an addiction or love someone who is.   Make sure to check out Peace Beyond Addiction our Free Resource to you, just go to www.journeyprinciples.com/lee to get it Free. Please feel free to share the show and The Journey Principles with a friend.       

Ken Abraham show notes In this episode we learn the power of a story. Everyone has a unique story that should be told in order for it to inspire someone else. We have the privilege of having Ken Abraham join us today. He is an author of over 80 books, 15 of which are on the New York Times Best Sellers’ list. When he was 8 years old, he started writing about other peoples’ stories because he also feels that everyone has a story to tell. He feels if you take the time to ask questions and listen, you will see doors open that you have never seen before. Sometimes people feel that their story is so terrible that they don’t deserve forgiveness. That is not true. People need at least one person to show them the love of God and his grace. They need someone to say “God hasn’t given up on you and I am not giving up on you either.” As a matter of fact, Journey Principles is here for that reason. We all have fallen short at one point but we know that God isn’t done with us. God doesn’t give up on someone and we aren’t giving up either. Other times people feel that they have hit “rock bottom” and can’t go any further. Ken Abraham points out that God allows us to come to that place where we have exhausted our efficiency and therefore we need to lean on Him. It is usually that place where real liberty and freedom begins. Then there are people who have experienced both. They feel they have hit “rock bottom” and they can’t possibly be forgiven for the things that have caused them to hit that low. That is where God’s grace comes into play more than ever. Some people feel that they need to have a lot of faith in order to lean on God. The most amazing thing about God is that he never said we needed to have lots of faith to seek him. We just need to have genuine faith. We are honored to have Ken Abraham tell us a little about his story. He shares with us about his parents and the struggles they faced as a family. He tells us about someone’s story that had an impact on him. He also shares with us an adversity in his life that he had to overcome; he felt that he could go no further. Listen with us today as Ken tells about God’s grace, what got him through that hard time and what gets him through every day.  For the show Free Gifts Click Here | https://www.journeyprinciples.com/ken

WELCOME TO THE DEBUT OF THE JOURNEY PRINCIPLES It is our hope that the Journey Principles Podcast will help you grow and lead you toward the life you want with amazing guests, easy to apply practical principles, and personal motivation. Stephen shares from his knowledge, his experiences, and most of all, his heart!  He knows all about suffering and bears witness to how amazing life can be when we choose to take a stand and apply principles that matter. Many of these are the same principles that transcended him from being virtually homeless and ready to take his life to becoming a respected and successful business owner. In a very transparent way, Stephen and his guests will walk you through the principles they have adopted into their lives and use daily. They will teach you how to transform from who you think you are today to becoming who you’re meant to be! It does not matter what kind of setbacks you have experienced so far. Stephen and his guests share from their personal, real-life journeys in order to empower you, the listener.  Meet Stephen   Stephen Scoggins is an entrepreneur, author, and inspiring professional speaker. He has dedicated his life to be a strong example of someone who has been at the bottom but has experienced joy in life. He was born and raised in a broken home, struggled through life until his late twenties, and was on the brink of suicide. He has developed a powerful program called "The Journey Principles" and will share what he has learned from his own story.  After a near attempt at ending his life, Stephen was guided by his personal beliefs and faith to develop a multimillion-dollar organization with strong values.  Stephen soon became a top-selling author and speaker with a huge heart for helping others.  He founded the Journey Principles Institute in 2015, and within months, JPI had made an impact all over the world. The Journey Principles team is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of serving others by helping them grow past their life's obstacles and allowing them to fulfill their true life-giving purpose and passion. "This too shall pass, and what comes next will be greater."  - Susan Batts "Obstacles are not simply something that you go through, around, or over.  When you truly confront and overcome an obstacle, it becomes a part of you and functions as a teaching tool.  This too not only helps you define who you are as an individual, but also helps you perceive and take action in the world."                                  - Stephen www.journeyprincipes.com WWW.JOURNEYPRINCIPLES.COM/GIVERS  www.stephenscoggins.com Social  FACEBOOK TWIITER JPI  TWITTER STEPHEN SCOGGINS     

"As iron sharpens iron..." - Stephen Scoggins About: Stephen Scoggins - Serial Entrepreneur, Author, and Speaker Overview: Stephen travels throughout the country teaching faith and self-understanding. His goal is to empower others to use the bricks of past failures to build a new foundation for success, reigniting a passion for life and purpose to make large steps toward a bright future. Highlights: Stephen's Book - The Journey Principles: The Journey Principle is a self-awareness book that Stephen wrote to help business owners learn from their mistakes, how to achieve work-life balance, and how to overcome stress fear, and anxiety. Background: In the late '90s, Stephen was sitting on an overpass contemplating ending his life. At that point in time, Stephen felt he had failed at every single thing he had done. However, 4 weeks later, Stephen founded his company Custom Home Exteriors. From that point on, he became successful, and has overcome trials that have led him to where he is today. Journey Principles Institute: His most recent venture, founded earlier this year, is an institute that Stephen established to help others "develop knowledge and skills that will strengthen their relationships". JPI supports others while they are learning to use the obstacles in their lives as transitions into building blocks for success. Through JPI people learn how to apply God’s Principles to their everyday lives." Journeyprinciples.com: This is a website that is being set up to help business owners build themselves first. This will include a podcast, speakers, authors, and other information that business owners can have access to. Stephen truly wants to make a difference in people's lives through this company. Ultimately, the goal is to impact someone else to help others and create a chain of inspiring others. Advice for Entrepreneurs: It's your journey, it's God's principles. Live by them, define yourself by them, and you'll watch some magical things happen. Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here Connect With Stephen: Website | @JRNYPriciples | Facebook If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Sponsors Flitch Creative Build your brand identity with Flitch Creative's eXpress Packages. All eXpress Packages include free website and email hosting for 12 months. Use promo code "OUTLIER"

Stephen Scoggins is joining us on the show today. Stephen is a successful entrepreneur, a speaker, and the author of the book The Journey Principles (10 Simple Principles for a Life Journey That Matters). On the show he shares how he built a multi-million dollar business, and yet his spirit was broken. Money and success didn't bring him happiness. Instead, he had to find out what was holding him back. He talks about being minutes from the business going down the toilet, and then being led to having a discussion with yours truly. That conversation we had many years ago began his Journey which led him to today and his new book, which he uses to reach out to others in life changing ways! Along this journey we've become great friends, and we both absostinkinlutely give God the glory that He chose that day for us to connect. So let's dive in to the Journey Principles!

Stephen Scoggins is the author of the “The Journey Principles” and the founder of “The Journey Principles Institute”.  He rose from being homeless and ready to take his life to become a successful entrepreneur and coach/motivator of others!