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My Story Talk 12 Brasenose College Oxford 1959-62 (Part 3) Welcome to Talk 12 in our series where I am reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. This is now the third talk about the years I spent at Oxford. So far we have talked about life at Oxford, its academic programme, and my spiritual experience while I was there. Today I'm going to share with you my developing relationship with Eileen, our decision to get married shortly after I graduated, and how the Lord led us straight into pastoral ministry rather than going to Bible college first. Keeping in touch Throughout the two years after Eileen and I met, we had seen each other almost every day. Clearly, this could not continue while I was at Oxford, but we kept in touch as much as was then humanly possible. Of course, in those days there were no mobile phones. In fact, access to landlines was not easy, and anyway, it was extremely expensive. So Eileen and I kept in touch with each other by writing letters four or five times a week. We also managed to see each other every two weeks. As I have mentioned already, the terms at Oxford were only 8 weeks long, so by going home for the weekend after four weeks, and by Eileen travelling up to see me for the weekend after weeks two and six, we were able to see each other on a fortnightly basis. This was very clear evidence of Eileen's commitment to me as the journey on our Lambretta scooter through the busy traffic of central London was by no means easy. Obviously, we made the most of those precious weekends. On Saturdays we would often explore the surrounding countryside on our scooter or even travel further afield visiting pretty Cotswold villages like Bibury and Bourton on the Water. Or in the summer we loved getting into one of the punts moored by Magaden Bridge and heading up the Cherwell where we picnicked on the home-made sausage rolls and egg and bacon pie that Eileen had brought with her from home. On Sundays, of course, we went to church together before Eileen made the 60-mile journey back home to be ready for work on Monday. Of course, during the college vacations (which totalled half the year), the situation was completely different. I was able to see Eileen every day again. During the week, this was in the evenings as Eileen was at work during the daytime. And I was too, at least during the weeks that the schools had their holidays. As the Oxford terms were far shorter than the school terms I was able to earn some extra money by teaching in a local secondary school, which was to prove valuable for my future ministry as I was gaining experience in teaching children of a different age group from those I had taught in the years before I went to Oxford. But apart from working hours, Eileen and I saw each other every evening and every weekend. Sundays were taken up with church twice in the day, and midweek we regularly attended the Tuesday night prayer meeting, the Thursday night Bible study, and the Friday night youth meeting. We were desperate to learn more about our Pentecostal experience and the way the Pentecostal churches did things. In fact, whatever we were doing, our relationship with each other was from the start intimately connected with our relationship with the Lord and his will for our lives, even when we went on holiday. As I have already mentioned, our first holiday together was at a Christian Endeavour Holiday Home in Devon in 1959 just before I went up to Oxford. The following year we decided to explore the Lake District together. We travelled the three-hundred-mile journey on our scooter, stopping overnight in Aintree with one of Eileen's aunts, before finally arriving at a CE Home in Kents Bank near Grange-over-Sands. We had each visited the area before, but never together, and that fortnight was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fellowship with other Christians as well as marvelling at the beauty of God's creation as we made daily trips into different parts of the Lakes. In 1961 we decided to go further afield and to spend four weeks touring France and northern Spain. So we exchanged our 125cc Lambretta for a new 175 which we trusted would cope well with the distances we would be travelling laden with two tents and all the paraphernalia required for camping. However, the moment we set off we both had some misgivings as the weight of luggage at the rear of the scooter made it harder to handle the machine safely, but undaunted we proceeded with caution and arrived safely at Southend airport where we had booked a flight on a cargo plane to northern France. Our first night in France was spent in a cow field with the kind permission of the farmer. We were both experienced campers, Eileen with the Girl Guides and I with the Boys' Brigade, but we had never before been woken by the sound of cows champing round our tent pegs and we quickly agreed to depart as soon as possible, particularly as there were no ‘facilities' available! We determined that after that we would make sure to check into proper camping sites. We travelled down the western side of France, stopping first at Paris for the weekend, camping in the Bois de Boulogne and visiting the thousand-strong Assemblies of God Church in the Rue du Sentier led by pastor André Nicole. Little did I know it then, but that was to be the first of many visits to French assemblies later in my ministry and sparked my interest in what the Holy Spirit was doing in European countries. In Angouleme we discovered that our GB plate had fallen off and, knowing that we were legally required to display one, we visited a garage there and asked if they knew where we could get a replacement. It was then that I realised how inadequate my A Level French course had been. Although we had studied numerous French authors, it was of little practical use to us now as no one had told us how to say the alphabet in French! Finally, by writing the letters down I managed to let them know what I wanted and learnt that in French GB is pronounced Jay-Bay. They told us that they could make us one, but it would take a couple of days. As a result, we had to travel further each day than originally planned which meant that we were both rather saddle-sore at the end of each day. We crossed the Spanish border between Biarritz and San Sebastian and immediately discovered that what we were doing was culturally unacceptable. Eileen was getting hoots and wolf-whistles from passing motorists because she was wearing trousers and not riding side-saddle! Of course, this would have been extremely dangerous bearing in mind the distances we were travelling each day and, at the risk of causing offense, we decided that we had no option but to carry on as we were. Extremely tired when we reached Burgos we decided to spend the night in a hotel and enjoy the luxury of proper beds. We did the same in Madrid for two or three nights before heading for Barcelona by way of Zaragoza. But before we reached Barcelona our scooter broke down on a mountain road and reluctantly I had to leave Eileen by the roadside with the scooter while I hitched a lift in a Citroen deux-chevaux into a village called Jorba to get help. It took two days to get the scooter fixed and by the time we eventually reached our campsite at Rosas, on the Mediterranean just north of Barcelona, it was already dark. A day or so later we arrived in Perpignan in southern France, intending to travel on up the eastern side of France on our way back home. But the scooter broke down again, and after two days camping at the back of an Esso station, we were compelled to return to England by train, leaving our scooter to be brought home courtesy of the RAC. Fortunately, it was still under warranty and was repaired by Lambretta after it finally arrived back in England some six weeks later. That holiday was the last we were to have together before we were married the following year and, in some ways, was a preparation for it. Like the holiday, married life is wonderful, but not without its unexpected events, delays, and difficulties. We were learning to face problems together, to be patient with each other, and to trust in the Lord to bring us through. Perhaps that's why I tend to advise young couples, wherever possible, to go on holiday together before deciding to get married. But that brings me to how I decided to propose to Eileen. Engagement and Marriage It was during my first term at Oxford. We had been ‘going out' together for two years, seeing each other almost every day. But we had never talked about marriage. I think that must have been because I was very conscious of how serious marriage is. Divorce in those days was far less common than it is today and for me, as a Christian, it would not have entered my head. I knew that marriage would be for life. What's more, I knew God had called me to serve him, and choosing the right partner was vitally important. So I was reluctant to commit myself. But just before I went to Oxford my father had a word with me. You'd better make your mind up about that girl, David. It would not be fair to keep her waiting for three years while you're at Oxford, if your intentions are not serious. Of course, I knew he was right. I had to make up my mind. The problem was, I didn't want to give her up, but I didn't want to marry her if she wasn't the right one for me. Finally I did what I should have done much sooner. I decided to pray about it. I got down on my knees in my bedroom at Oxford and told the Lord my dilemma. I told him that I would gladly marry Eileen if she was God's choice for me, but if not, I would give her up. And as soon as I said that prayer I received an overwhelming peace and an assurance that Eileen was the girl I was to marry. So, the next time I was home from Oxford, after a long and passionate kiss, I said to her, You will marry me, won't you, darling? Yes, those were my exact words! To which she replied, Oh yes! Of course I will. So we decided to get engaged the following summer after my first year at Oxford, knowing that the earliest we could expect to marry would be after I had graduated. After gaining her father's consent, we organised a wonderful garden party to celebrate our engagement on 2nd July, 1960, and eventually were married by Pastor Alfred Webb at Bethel Full Gospel Church, Vicarage Road, Dagenham, on 28th July, 1962. And the specially invited organist for the occasion was none other than Laurie N. Dixon, LRAM, the friend through whom I had first heard about the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Our move to Colchester After our honeymoon in Cornwall, we moved directly into our first home, a bungalow in Colchester, where I had accepted the invitation to take over the pastorate of the small AoG church there. Colchester will be the subject of our next talk, but first I need to explain why we did not consider ministry in a Baptist church and why I did not go to Bible College as originally planned. With regard to the Baptists, the explanation is simple. Once we had been baptised in the Spirit, neither of us had attended our Baptist churches apart from perhaps an occasional visit. This was largely because the minister of Hornchurch Baptist was not sympathetic to a Pentecostal understanding of scripture, and the new minister of Elm Park Baptist had stated that the Pentecostals' exegesis of Acts was entirely unwarranted. Against this, my parents had told me that Leslie Moxham, our former Baptist minister at Elm Park, had noticed such a difference in me since I was baptised in the Spirit that he had said, If the baptism in the Spirit can make that much difference to David, I want it too. Leslie was later baptised in the Spirit and eventually became an AoG minister working with my friend Colin Blackman in the Tunbridge Wells assembly. And although, as we were to discover later some Baptists were beginning to get involved in the Charismatic Renewal, it was evident to us that our future lay with the Pentecostals rather than with the Baptists. But why didn't I go the Bible College before taking on a church? The answer is that I tried to. Early in 1962 I applied to London Bible College. There was a section on the application form where you were required to give an account of your experience of Christ. So I mentioned not only how I had become a Christian, but also how Jesus had baptised me in the Holy Spirit. My interview lasted about an hour, most of which was taken up with what I believed about speaking in tongues. Was it for today? And if it was, was it for everyone? As a result, I received a letter a few days later saying that they felt I would do better to apply to a Pentecostal bible college! Interestingly, their rejection of my application is mentioned in Ian Randall's history of LBC, Educating Evangelicals. The AoG Bible College was then at Kenley in Surrey. Its principal was Donald Gee. I had had a brief conversation with him after a meeting at the East Ham Easter Convention, and he had promised to send me the application form. But this never arrived. I also heard it rumoured that the lady teaching English at Kenley, on hearing that an Oxford graduate might be coming, had, presumably jokingly, commented that he'll be probably teaching me! This, together with the fact that some of my Pentecostal friends were telling me that I didn't need to go to Bible college, because I had got it – whatever that meant! – caused me to wonder if that was the direction I should be heading. So I said to the Lord, If you really don't want me to go to Bible College, let someone offer me the pastorate of a Pentecostal church. And within a week, I had my answer. I received a letter from the Colchester assembly asking if I would be their pastor. There was a bungalow available for rent for six and a half guineas a week (£6.51) towards which they were prepared to contribute £5.00. Apart from that, they could offer nothing, and it was understood that I would need to seek full time secular employment. But that's something for next time.
A strong, thriving marriage can bring immense joy and happiness to your life -- but a struggling one can create unnecessary pain and misery. In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning unlock the secret to "marriage magic" that can be the foundation of true happiness and fulfillment. They share how to break free from marriage mediocrity by setting high expectations for your relationship and making intentional efforts to create something extraordinary. They dive into important topics like conflict resolution, overcoming self-sabotage, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, all aimed at helping couples build a deeper, more meaningful connection. Drawing from their experiences as parents of seven children and globe-trotters, Greg and Rachel emphasize the power of investing in your relationship—whether through carving out mental space for intimacy or taking regular retreats to reconnect. They discuss the value of having a shared vision for the future and the impact of coaching and intentional effort in maintaining a healthy marriage. The Dennings also focus on breaking generational patterns and raising the bar for what marriage can be. If you're ready to create a thriving marriage that lays the groundwork for an extraordinary family life, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration. Greg and Rachel's message is clear: with the right mindset and commitment, you can unlock the marriage magic that will transform your relationship and your family's future. RESOURCES: Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey. JOIN US! Reconnect with your spouse on this Scottish Castle Couples VIP Trip Follow us on Instagram: @worldschoolfamily or @greg.denning Gather with us at the World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort in Portugal Read our reviews here: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/reviews/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extraordinary-family-life/message Watch more episodes on Marriage and Intimacy: #167 How to Get Your Spouse on Board -- Plus Why Your Marriage Needs a 'Breaking Point #192 Everything in Life Gets Easier & Smoother When You Can Communicate Better. Here's How to Do It #203 Creating a Real Life 'happily Ever After' Marriage (It's Not a Pipe Dream) #221Specific Strategies & Tools to Make Your Marriage Good, Better, Great & Extraordinary #227 Babe, I Want to Be Able to Talk to You About Anything -- Let's Listen & Discuss This #237 The Stability of Your Family Life Depends on the Stability of Your Marriage #254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/life #256 How to Become More Capable So You Can Do the Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family #261 How to Have the Hard Talks With Your Spouse About Money (+ Teach Your Kids Healthy Mindsets About It) #262 Improve Communication With Your Spouse & Process Emotions to Build an Extraordinary Life & Marriage #263 My Spouse Doesn't Respect Me, I Crave Intimacy & Feel Lonely in My Marriage #270 So You Want to Change Your Spouse? Here's How You Can Have a Positive Influence for Change in Your Relationship #293 Transforming Marriage Dynamics: How Life Coaching Can Build a Stronger Relationship #148 What Wives Need to Know About Husbands' (Sex Drive) and What Men Need to Understand About Themselves #150 The Sex-quel. Follow Up Sex Episode With Rachel Denning #151 What Husbands NEED to Know About Their Wives (sex & intimacy) #174 Marriage Q&A: Intellectual Conversations, Over-Helping, & Why This Famous Sexpert is WRONG #215 A Message to Husbands: How to Actually Listen to Your Wife #224 How (& WHY) to Have Sex 3-6 Times a Week EVEN with Kids, Businesses, Homeschool, Jobs, Activities, and More #253 Sex is a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage #268 I'm Tired of Being a Lonely “Roommate With Benefits” for My Husband #273 I'm Tired of Being a Roommate ‘without Benefits' With My Wife! (Aka Why Women Don't Want Sex)
Webpage: www.podpage.com/the-3-13-men-money-and-marriage If you want to make a donation to the show Cash App $a114johnson Summary In this episode of the 313 Men, Money, and Marriage podcast, host Andrew Johnson and guests discuss the evolving dynamics of gender roles in relationships, particularly focusing on situations where women earn more than men. The conversation explores statistics on earnings in marriages, the impact of education on black women, the role of blue-collar workers, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by African-American women in dating. The discussion also delves into the male ego, the concept of provision beyond financial contributions, and community perspectives on gender roles and earnings. Takeaways The landscape of marriage and earnings has shifted significantly over the years. Women are increasingly becoming the primary earners in households. Education plays a crucial role in the earning potential of black women. Blue-collar workers can also earn substantial incomes, challenging stereotypes. Family dynamics greatly influence a man's earning potential and behavior. African-American women face unique challenges in dating due to economic disparities. The male ego can be affected when women earn more, impacting relationships. Provision in a relationship encompasses more than just financial support. Time and emotional support are critical components of provision. Community perceptions can influence individual relationships and choices. Navigating Gender Roles in Modern Relationships The Evolving Dynamics of Earnings in Marriage "It's hard out there for them." "Money never fazed me, love did." "The male ego can be bruised." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Earnings Dynamics in Relationships 02:58 Statistics on Gender Earnings in Marriage 05:58 The Impact of Education on Black Women's Earnings 08:57 The Role of Blue Collar Workers in Relationships 11:56 Family Dynamics and Their Influence on Adult Behavior 16:53 Challenges for African-American Women in Relationships 20:46 The Role of Male Ego in Earnings Dynamics 24:40 Understanding Gender Dynamics in Relationships 29:32 The Impact of Financial Roles on Relationships 34:11 Navigating Gender Roles in Parenting 39:10 Community Perspectives on Financial Contributions 44:02 Redefining Provision Beyond Financial Means
Send us a textIn this episode of the Build Your Happier Marriage Podcast, we're diving into a skill that has the power to transform your marriage: active listening. If you've ever felt like your conversations with your husband are going in circles or you're not being heard, then this episode is for you. Active listening is more than just hearing words—it's about truly understanding your partner's heart.I'll share 3 key steps to becoming a better listener, show you why it's a game changer for your marriage, and give you practical tips to implement today. Discover how this simple skill can break down communication barriers, rebuild trust, and bring you closer to your husband.Plus, stay tuned for a special invitation at the end that can take your marriage to the next level!Key Takeaways:What is Active Listening?It's about truly understanding what your spouse is saying, not just hearing the words.The 3 Key Steps to Active Listening:Be Present: Stop multitasking and give your full attention.Reflect Back: Show you're understanding by summarizing or paraphrasing what's said.Empathize: Acknowledge emotions, even if you don't agree.Why Active Listening Matters in Marriage:It builds trust and connection.Prevents arguments from escalating by showing you care.How to Use Active Listening to Save Your Marriage:Regularly practice these skills in conversations.Use them during conflict to lower tension and foster understanding.Scripture Reference:James 1:19 - "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."This verse reminds us that listening well leads to better understanding and healthier communication.Quotes from the Episode:"Listening is not about hearing words; it's about hearing the heart behind those words.""When you listen to understand, not just to respond, your marriage can begin to heal."Special Invitation:Want to take your marriage communication to the next level? Join me for my free live webinar on Thursday, October 17th at 7:30 PM Eastern:"The Secret to Mastering Difficult Conversations in Marriage"We'll cover how to communicate with empathy, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your emotional connection—especially if you've been feeling distant. Seats are limited, so grab your spot today by going to www.buildyourhappiermarriage.com/waitlist.Thanks for listening. Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Marcellus Wiley, better known as Dat Dude, takes us on a uniquely entertaining journey around the sports-entertainment-cultural landscape. To stay connected with the show, click here: Marcellus Wiley Linktree and follow @marcelluswiley on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, and my Wiley's World Membership @marcelluswileydatdude on YouTube! And PLEASE make sure to leave a REVIEW and RATING, thx Fam!!! Episode 140 of More To It 00:00 -- What's Up with Dat Dude?! 02:27 -- Stephen A Smith on Marriage: It's a Financial Transaction! 12:28 -- Bill De Blasio & Wife Separating but Will Keep Living Together & Dating Others?! 19:42 -- CloseSupport the Show: https://linktr.ee/marcelluswileySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's crazy what a 180 we need to go through to go from dating to marriage. Dating: "Can this guy make me happy?" Marriage: "It's not his job to make me happy... I make MYSELF happy!" Is this a cop-out? Is this even possible? And what's the point of getting married if he's not going to make me happy? Check out this week's replay for my two episodes all about the tool of Staying In Your Lane. It's one of the best things you can do for your marriage and your own happiness. Resources from this week's episode: The How to Glow Coaching Program Jewish Money Matters podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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This broadcast looks at the Essence of my Message re Men and WomenWe note that Yah, the Almighty Creator, created men and women with a clear visionIt is stressed that Yah intended men to lead and defendIt is noted that there are seven times as many women as men in the body of true believers todayIt is stressed that Sexual intercourse with a Virgin is “THE Act of Marriage”It is pointed out that Yah intends there to be passionate sexual love making”Relationship with Creator Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Fridays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
This is my conversation with Jonathan Darling, Leadership Development Coach & Motivational Speaker. What an Amazing HumanBeing! This episode goes a little longer than I prefer, but we had a lot to talk about. I hope you listen all the way through, to the end. Here are some highlights from this conversation: - Jonathan's journey becoming a Leader - Leading With Love - Having the Courage to post Heart Centered messages on LinkedIn - Our Energy, down to the cellular structure: our bodies, our community - Science & Religion: Love is the core foundation for both - Marriage: It's not perfect- it takes work, responsibility and accountability - Leading with LOVE increases productivity, profits, employee engagement, customer retention Connect with Jonathan Darling: https://linktr.ee/jmdarling44 https://www.jonathandarling.net/ You can also find him hanging out on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and other social platforms. Thank you so much for pressing the PLAY button. I hope this conversation has brought you value. Please press the SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW button and tune in each week as new episodes come out. I really appreciate you being here. You can follow me on LI, IG or FB. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-johnson-b56743a https://www.instagram.com/jtjohnson360/ https://www.facebook.com/OwnYourSpacePodcast Thank you for Tuning in to the show.... but more importantly... Thank You... for Tuning In, to YOU. Be Blessed, my Friend. - Jason --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-johnson58/message
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Marriage – It’s till death do us part. But what happens when things fall apart and what you hoped would last forever ends? That’s when you can even feel condemned or like a second class citizen in the Kingdom of God. But nothing could be farther from the truth. God loves you and has a bright future prepared just for you. “Life After Divorce” a CD teaching by Pastor Larry Huch is a frank, timely and hopeful message that reveals the truth about how God really feels about divorce and what His Word says. You’ll discover why God loves you and doesn’t condemn you for the break-up of your marriage. You’ll find out how to forgive yourself, start over and receive God’s restoration. You’ll begin focusing on a fresh start to your life. And you’ll begin to walk in the new beginning God has for you. There really is a great life waiting for you after divorce.
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Marriage- It can be the most beautiful, intense, frustrating, fulfilling relationship we have on earth. When marriage is about you, it'll be filled with challenges. Thankfully, it isn't. Marriage is part of God's design--for you, for your spouse... for -Us.- Because of that, it can be full of hope, grace, change, and love.----Canyon Ridge's US Marriage Conference 2020 was a time of powerful preaching centered on God's Word. It presented life-changing truths that will be a benefit to every marriage.
Marriage- It can be the most beautiful, intense, frustrating, fulfilling relationship we have on earth. When marriage is about you, it'll be filled with challenges. Thankfully, it isn't. Marriage is part of God's design--for you, for your spouse... for -Us.- Because of that, it can be full of hope, grace, change, and love.----Canyon Ridge's US Marriage Conference 2020 was a time of powerful preaching centered on God's Word. It presented life-changing truths that will be a benefit to every marriage.
Marriage- It can be the most beautiful, intense, frustrating, fulfilling relationship we have on earth. When marriage is about you, it'll be filled with challenges. Thankfully, it isn't. Marriage is part of God's design--for you, for your spouse... for -Us.- Because of that, it can be full of hope, grace, change, and love.----Canyon Ridge's US Marriage Conference 2020 was a time of powerful preaching centered on God's Word. It presented life-changing truths that will be a benefit to every marriage.
Marriage- It can be the most beautiful, intense, frustrating, fulfilling relationship we have on earth. When marriage is about you, it'll be filled with challenges. Thankfully, it isn't. Marriage is part of God's design--for you, for your spouse... for -Us.- Because of that, it can be full of hope, grace, change, and love.----Canyon Ridge's US Marriage Conference 2020 was a time of powerful preaching centered on God's Word. It presented life-changing truths that will be a benefit to every marriage.----Join us for this special Q - A featuring guest speaker Pastor Kevin Folger, his wife Denise, Pastor Chris Chadwick, and his wife Debbie.
Marriage- It can be the most beautiful, intense, frustrating, fulfilling relationship we have on earth. When marriage is about you, it'll be filled with challenges. Thankfully, it isn't. Marriage is part of God's design--for you, for your spouse... for -Us.- Because of that, it can be full of hope, grace, change, and love.----Canyon Ridge's US Marriage Conference 2020 was a time of powerful preaching centered on God's Word. It presented life-changing truths that will be a benefit to every marriage.
Website: http://www.danielthrelfall.com/ Daniel Threlfall email: dthrelfall1@gmail.com Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielthrelfall/ Daniel and his partner in life, his wife, have created a life where business, travel, and family blend together in one beautiful harmony. Here are some key take-aways: Marriage: "It's not the things that push us forward, but the difficulties that have cemented the partnership." Rethink your identity. Who is it that you want to be, and what relationships support that (16:10) Make the big decisions and let the smaller ones line up with that. You can also do the opposite. If you have chosen your destination, there are smaller routines that will propel you there. Big Tip-USE AUDIBLE!!! You can even use your public library for audio books. Books recommended: The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks (Donnie agrees) The Twelve Week Year, Brian P. Moran Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod Productivity Routines (22:09) Stop the To-Do list! Productivity is not about tactics, it is about purpose. Once you define your purpose, you are able to define what will achieve that purpose. Daniel's Morning Routine Meditate (2-10 minutes) Affirmations (constantly changing) Gratitude (Gratitude is not the chief virtue, it is the source of all virtue 26:30) Read Purposes (for each area of life) Visualization exercise Intentions for the day (23:17)"When you are off task, it is because the reality of your current level of comfort is more vivid than the reality of your vision." (28:30) Creating daily intentions rather than a to-do list. "A to-do is just something that needs to be done. Intention is something that will bring more meaning to my day. It is loaded with value and loaded with purpose." Finding your "Noble Cause." Daniel encourages us to first, get away from the divisive narrative that political parties have hijacked. Then decide what is important and commit to it-energy and resources.
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*PODCAST REPLAY* Today we’re going to share with you an intense, potent and powerful interview with Danielle at the Warrior Empire event in December 2016. It was the first time Danielle took to the stage where she talked about what it’s like to be a woman married to a man living the Warrior’s Way. Every week married couple Danielle and Garrett J White share insights and perspectives from within their own lives regarding the following topics discussed each month: Week 1: Sex Week 2: Money Week 3: Parenting Week 4: Communication In This Week’s Podcast….COMMUNICATION Point #1: When a Wife Fights the Change Her Husband Wants to Make In the beginning, Danielle was completely against how Garrett was showing up. He was going to self-help seminars and making her feel guilty for not going with him. He continued challenging her, which caused her to reevaluate who she was and who she wanted to become. Danielle: Put yourself in your wife’s shoes. If she started implementing change, how would you react? People, in general, don’t like change because it’s scary. From a wife’s perspective, you can’t overwhelm her, but rather lead by example in the same way you would lead children. QUESTION Gentlemen, what is the way you initiate growth and change in your partner? Point #2: Choosing In There came a time when Danielle had to choose to be all in for herself AND their marriage. Garrett was moving in the direction he was going, and he was committed over time to a specific path. At the same time, they were trying to recover from chaos as a couple. Danielle: I felt that both of us were fighting and neither of us was ready to give up. We were both not necessarily choosing in, but we weren’t out and were still very much connected. All it takes is that little piece of connection to rekindle and to rebuild. QUESTION How can you “choose in” to your marriage everyday to keep the flame burning or to rekindle a fading flame? Point #3: Sex and Marriage It’s all about give and take. You have to play the role a little bit and let go of your ego. In order to build that sexual chemistry that seems to leave after you get married, think about the feeling you had when you were dating and do what you did back then: you got your car washed, you got a new pair of shoes, you planned the date, you were flirty. How did sex therapy help us? I felt like I could say what I was thinking without worrying about upsetting Garrett. Having a therapist is like having a sounding board where it’s immediately less triggering for both sides. That being said, Garrett got triggered at one point during a session and jumped up and did pushups because he was so pissed. QUESTION What do you do to keep the sexual chemistry strong in your relationship? Point #4: Collision Danielle: Whether the wife works or not, when couples grow, the wife goes into this “I can do everything” mode where it seems kind of masculine. It’s actually more cold and calculated where we don’t come across as very feminine, but instead, we’re in focus mode trying to get shit done. Garrett: Gentlemen, the more you encourage your wife to change, the more she will rise in power, and the more collisions are going to take place. As Danielle has risen in power as a creator and a producer, her masculinity has also risen, so there’s this collision that exists inside of her. Sometimes the collision we experience is not as lovers or as a couple, but instead as two masculine energies colliding. QUESTION What happens when you collide with your spouse? Point #5: Living the Warrior’s Way Danielle: I’m addicted to the high of growing where it makes me feel like comfortable is no longer an option. Progressing as a person is now a high for me. How can I stay where I am when the sky’s the limit? Where things were once scary and chaotic in our life and relationship, we’re now in a much healthier space. I look at where we are now and the only thing I feel is gratitude, humility, and excitement. If this has happened in the last five years, what’s going to happen in the next five years? I get glimpses of the future sometimes and I’m like, “Oh shit, that’s so cool!” QUESTION How have you and your spouse changed as a direct result of living the Warrior’s Way? Communication Challenge: Take some time to have a conversation around this idea of collision. How can you use this tool to better serve your relationship? Date Night Topic: On your next Date Night, take a trip down memory lane and talk about what you both used to do in the early days of your dating and start implementing those things to rekindle and ignite the flame of sexual chemistry between you. Quote of the Week: “Once men experience Warrior, they become more invested in their children, which produces a new kind of chaos while they figure out how to balance this with their role as a husband, and as a hunter and provider.” —Garrett J White “No matter who you’re with, you’re going to have problems. With Garrett and I, it made more sense to rebuild our relationship than to burn it to the ground.” —Danielle K White