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In this episode of Space for Life, Tommy discusses the common struggle of living a purposeful, meaningful life while also creating space for rest and joy. He shares insights from a talk he gave at the New Canaan Society in Richmond, Virginia, addressing this tension. He narrates his own life journey, from being overloaded while running multiple businesses and church commitments to hitting rock bottom and finding hope through discovering the importance of margin. He outlines four key steps to living a life of purpose with margin: knowing your purpose, knowing your principles, identifying your big rocks, and accepting the dance of balancing work and rest. Tommy emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's purpose, having non-negotiable guiding principles, and having routine practices like daily time with God, weekly reviews, and observing the Sabbath. He concludes by encouraging listeners to embrace the challenge and possibility of living a purposeful life while maintaining space for joy and breathing room.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

What is the Middle Tennessee New Canaan Society and why does it need newleadership? Mason Rutledge, president of the national organization, will be with us on Thursday.   NCS started as an east-coast group of guys who got together in the family room of Jim Lane's house in New Canaan, Connecticut, where they could share what was happening in their lives. They began to bond with each other and started other groups in Fairfield, Connecticut, Manhattan (where B.J. Weber was involved), Bergen County, New Jersey, and even Winston-Salem, North Carolina.   For several years B.J. urged Wes Yoder to start an NCS chapter in Franklin and in 2011 some brothers from Winston-Salem sponsored a lunch here to encourage us. Marty Wheeler, who was at the lunch, approached Andy Marshall to see if we could have the breakfast at Puckett's. Andy had been praying that God would use his restaurants for God's glory and we've been meeting at Puckett's ever since.   The early New Canaan Society groups had a New York flavor. The Manhattan chapter used to meet at Rockefeller Center, for instance. Our Middle Tennessee chapter has its own down-home flavor. But the goal is still the same: one guy telling another, “This is what I want to share with you from my own life.”

Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed.Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. Albert went from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower simply because of a friend's challenge to be thankful.Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.In part 2, learn how Albert became a sought-after computer programmer, starting a lucrative consulting business. Albert was moved by a Christian friend's response to crisis and a challenge to Albert to be thankful even when he didn't feel like it. "She tells me, 'I'm actually thankful that this has happened to me. I've never been closer to God. Whatever God decides is fine with me.'"A mocking prayer of thanks from an attorney's letter was returned with salvation and a changed life. No longer angry at God, Albert's new life in Christ began with starting a Christian business men's group. "I couldn't keep my mouth shut about Jesus anymore. I started with asking for prayer for my business." That initial prayer turned into a new business as evangelism model; Albert went on to teaching business principles from the Bible all over the world.Albert's plea with God when he was sick as a child, to "become a missionary if I get healed," was answered years later. He did become a missionary, to business leaders worldwide. Helpful links:Albert's Memoir, A Journey of SignificanceCBMC Christian Business Men's ConnectionCBMC's Operation TimothyOther business as missions ministries:C12, Christian Business Leadership CoachingConvene, Christian Business ForumROI Ministries, Community and Coaching Christian Business EntrepreneursAlso mentioned:Business by the Book, Larry BurkettHoward Dayton, Compass Financial MinistryCorrie Ten Boom The Hiding PlaceWhat is DDay?Let us know what you thought of the show!Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed.Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. But a simple challenge from a friend to say thanks even when he didn't feel like it transformed Albert from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower.Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.In part 1, hear the moving story of enduring World War II and the struggle for survival. Learn how Albert went from missing three years of school due to hospitalization to becoming a welder, to emigrating to the US, then leaving his lucrative career for half the pay, as a result of being recruited for a job at a "strange" company called IBM.Helpful links:Albert's Memoir, A Journey of SignificanceCBMC Christian Business Men's ConnectionCBMC's Operation TimothyBusiness by the Book, Larry BurkettHoward Dayton, Compass Financial MinistryCorrie Ten Boom The Hiding PlaceWhat is DDay?Timeline of computer programmingThe Netherlands PrayercastLet us know what you thought of the show! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

What happens when a Wall Street Hedge Fund Founder goes to prison. He rises in again to become a force for change of reentry. In this episode of the Nightmare Success In an Out podcast, Brent Cassity interviews Chip Skowron, the CEO of Prison Entrepreneurship Program. Chip shares his journey from being the founder of one the largest Hedge Funds on Wall Street, Frontpoint Partners, to being convicted of insider trading and serving a five-year federal sentence. Chip graduated from Yale University Medical School. He discusses his upbringing, struggles with addiction, and the pivotal moments that led him to change his life. Chip also talks about the importance of faith, the support he received from the New Canaan Society, and the power of starting over. Chip Skowron shares his experience leading up to his time in prison and the profound impact it had on him. He talks about the fear and uncertainty he felt before his indictment and the preparations he made for his time away from his family. Chip also discusses the vulnerability and deep connections he formed with other inmates while in prison, and how that experience shaped his perspective on manhood and relationships. Chip shares his struggles of reentry back into society. He emphasizes the importance of hope and community in the reentry process and the need for collective efforts to support individuals coming out of prison. Chip's giving back to help others is inspiring for those who have experienced hitting rock bottom. Show sponsors: White Collar Support Group prisonist.org START HERE, Autoplazadirect.com "Your Personal Car Concierge." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brent-cassity/support

Can your 9-to-5 job become a powerful platform for mission?   In this episode, we interview Bob Doll, the President, CEO, and CIO of Crossmark Global Investments, Inc. We delve into the concept of viewing the workplace as a mission field. Bob shares his personal journey, insights from influential books, and practical examples of living out faith in everyday work.   Discover how to: Integrate your Christian values with professional excellence. Navigate challenges at the workplace. Mentor others in the workplace. Make a significant impact in your church and non-profits.   Bob's experience and wisdom in the workplace provide a roadmap for making a meaningful impact through your career. After listening, subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring conversations, leave a review to share your thoughts, and visit our website for additional resources and updates.   Links & Resources: Bob Doll's recommended books:Your Work Matters to God by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks Every Good Endeavour by Tim Keller Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper God at Work by David Miller Half Time: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford Lausanne Movement: www.lausanne.org Tim Keller's Sermons: Gospel in Life John Piper's Resources: Desiring God   Guest Bio: Bob Doll is the President, CEO, and CIO of Crossmark Global Investments, Inc.  He joined Crossmark in May 2021 as chief investment officer (CIO), bringing over 40 years of industry experience to guide the investment process and serve as portfolio manager for multiple Crossmark large-cap strategies. He also utilizes his investment expertise to provide weekly and quarterly investment commentaries, as well as annual market predictions. Bob is a regular guest and contributor to multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC, and Faith & Finance Live Radio. Prior to arriving at Crossmark, he held the roles of senior portfolio manager and chief equity strategist at Nuveen (2012–2021) and Blackrock (2006–2012), president and chief investment officer at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (1999–2006), and chief investment officer at Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. (1987–1999). Bob graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in accounting and a BA in economics. He later went on to earn an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation, as well as the FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses. Bob dedicates his time as choir director at his local church and also serves on a number of boards including the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Cairn University, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Kingdom Advisors, the Lausanne Movement, Movement.org, New Canaan Society, and Word of Life Fellowship. Bob and his wife Leslie currently reside in Princeton, New Jersey, and have three children and one grandchild. We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Today we honor the life of Tom Cole and his 37-year career in investment banking.  He ran the leveraged finance business at three different firms – Citibank, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank.  In this role he provided loan and bond financing to large corporations and financed leveraged buyouts for the world's largest private equity firms.  Tom held a leadership role in the Manhattan chapter of New Canaan Society since its inception in 2008 through 2021, and served on the Board of Directors of the NCS national organization since 2012, including as Chairman from 2017-2019.  He held the role of Managing Partner of the advisory firm Narrowgate Partners.  In addition, Tom served as President and is a founding member of Faith in Financial Services in New York, and he was on the Board of the Center for Being Known, a nonprofit organization started by psychiatrist and author Curt Thompson.   Tom received his BS degree in Finance from Indiana University and his MBA from the University of Chicago.  He and his wife, Kim, lived in Naples, Florida, and they have three adult children Jenna, Tara, and Jonathon and four grandchildren. Tom recently completed a book for his family titled The Narrow Gate, which was published later last year. On this episode of The Wow Factor, we honor the life of Tom,  who shares his insights and wisdom on the importance of building deeper professional relationships. He discusses his book, The Narrow Gate: Fatherly Advice for Navigating the Pathway to Your Best Life, based on his life's journey and the lessons he learned along the way. Tom also shares more about his long career in finance and talks about how leaders can become more effective by listening to their employees and supporting them through difficult times.  “Chaos provides the opportunity for learning and growth.” - Tom Cole “When you get to the end of your life, the most important thing in your life is going to be the relationships that you've had and how you've impacted other people.” - Tom Cole “Your best life will not be by taking the easiest path... it's most fulfilling when you do the hard things to get to the best result..” -  Tom Cole This Week on The Wow Factor: Tom's early life and when he began to focus his talents on finance and business Some of the ups and downs in Tom's personal life and how that impacted him as a leader Tom shares why scripture and God's word steer his life Why it was so important to Tom to build genuine relationships in his professional life How Tom and his wife look at giving and how they moved from reactionary giving to building an intentional roadmap for their generosity Tom's heart attacks and why they were the catalyst for writing his book as a way to share some of his life lessons What fulfillment means to Tom and why it's essential to take a moment to take a deep breath and really define your purpose Why Tom became involved in New Canaan and how the organization serves men today Why being a good listener is the hallmark of a good leader Why building a  community is the key to intentional decision-making  Tom Cole: You need to understand your values, have a true north, and know in which direction you're headed. So many people make decisions motivated by desire and emotion rather than knowledge, fact, and truth because they're isolated rather than part of an engaged community.  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Joe Battaglia is one of the more recent Yankees from the New York City area to move to Franklin and join us at NCS. He has been part of the Bergen County, NJ, New Canaan Society for many years, and he's been thoroughly vetted and released to live in Tennessee. Although he's from NYC, Joe is friendly and outgoing.   Joe started the first local Christian magazine in the New York area in 1973, was general manager of WWDJ, a Christian radio station there, and founded Renaissance Communications, “a media company whose mission is to provide media platforms for gifted communicators of biblical truth.” He has also been on the board of Gospel Music Association.   When I talked to Joe about how God has led him, he said, “Yes, I have had a number of interesting things happen . . . and people I've met. Yet, I never talk about people I know, but the God I know and how I've seen Him work providentially and what I've learned through all that.”

Did you know that our group is one of 45 chapters of the New Canaan Society? It's named after the town in Connecticut where 28 years ago three men started meeting in the family room of Jim Lane's house. After twenty years with Goldman Sachs, Jim had realized his life needed to be re-focused through friendship with brothers who wanted to “live pure, speak truth, right wrong, and worship the king” – to quote the NCS motto.   This Thursday, June 1, Tom Cole will be with us. Tom had a leadership role in the Manhattan chapter since it was formed in 2008 and served on the Board of Directors of New Canaan Society for the last 11 years.   Tom recently retired from a 37-year career on Wall Street where, during the last twenty years, he financed leveraged buyouts for the world's largest private equity firms. The first thing he did in retirement was to write The Narrow Gate. After suffering two heart attacks and becoming keenly aware that every day is a gift, he wanted to document life lessons for his family.    Tom will talk about some of these important lessons which he has learned from his own mistakes and adversity.

My identity is not what I think apart from the wisdom of God. My identity is not what I feel apart from the reordering of God. My identity is not what I do over and above the person of God. Challenging every thought, desire, and religious duty—taking them captive, and surrendering to Christ alone. My true, intended, and chosen identity The sermon today is titled "Christ Alone." It is the sixth and final installment in our "Identity" Series. The Scripture reading is from Philippians 3:7-9. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 19, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Discover: A New Identity.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):Song: "You Say." Songwriters: Bebo Norman / Jason Ingram / Michael Donehey / Paul Mabury / Lauren Daigle. You Say lyrics © Appstreet Music, Centricsongs, So Essential Tunes, See You At The Pub. Cover Song by Praise & Harmony from the album "Resurrecting God."  ℗ 2019 The Acappella Company. Song and license purchased by West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR).Tim Keller quote ("An Anglo-Saxon Warrior..."), as well as the illustrations from Sound of Music and Frozen, are from Tim Keller, "An Identity That Can Handle Either Success or Failure" (New Canaan Society lecture). Joseph Henrich, et. al., "The Weirdest People in the World?" Behavior and Brain Sciences (2010).David Robson, "How East and West Think in Profoundly Different Ways," BBC (Jan 19, 2017).Examples that seem right but are not right: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory#Mandela_effect I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

James Anderson is the executive director of The New Canaan Society. James taps into his background as a screenwriter to show how every man is on a "hero's journey." 

Growing an RIA with Charitable Giving Andrew Aran, Regency Wealth Management – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 484 Andrew Aran Andrew Aran joined Regency Wealth Management as a Partner in 2010 after a two-year affiliation with LPL Financial and over 18 years in Alliance Bernstein’s Fixed Income Division. As a Senior Vice President, he formed and headed Alliance’s corporate bond research group, managed institutional global credit portfolios, a credit-oriented hedge fund, and a retail balanced mutual fund. He has also helped manage numerous institutional and retail bond strategies including open end and close end mutual funds and money market funds. His prior experience includes research roles at PaineWebber, Citibank, and Standard & Poors after being a Relationship Manager at The Chase Manhattan Bank. A visible and respected professional, Andrew has been published in Institutional Investors, authored a case study in Fabozzi’s Bond Credit Analysis: Framework & Case Studies, has been quoted in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal; has been quoted or interviewed multiple times on Bloomberg and CNBC and has spoken at numerous financial conferences around the world. He also served on Markit iBoxx’s Oversight Committee. He is a member of the CFA Institute, FIASI, NYSSA (bond and stock analysts associations), and is an Associate member of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Andrew earned a B.A. from Rutgers University in 1978, an M.B.A. from Fordham’s Graduate School of Business in 1980 and was awarded a Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1986. He served as President of the Bergen County Chapter of the New Canaan Society from 2011-2015 and still remains active within the organization. Andy is currently a member of the Advisory Board of Street 2 Street and is on the Christian Health Care Center’s Foundation Board. He previously Chaired the Trustee Board at Star of Hope Ministries in Paterson, N.J. He is a member of Grace Church of Ridgewood where he has served on the Elder Board and their finance committee. He is blessed by his marriage to Cindy and with their three children. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Andrew Aran about growing an RIA with charitable giving. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How sharing the work of a client between people helps better serve the client. ● Why delivering excellence to their clients leads to word of mouth advertising. ● How investments have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ● Why it’s important to keep your clients informed and served right now. ● How you can create brand awareness by being involved in the community. Connect with Andrew: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/RegencyWealthMangementNJ LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/regency-wealth-management Links Mentioned: regencywealth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features Scotty Smith, and it was recorded on March, 5th, 2020. To get the New Canaan Society special offer for the Anchors for the Soul video course by John Mark Hicks go to himpublications.com/ncs.

Today’s episode is Five Brothers Telling Their story, and it was recorded on February, 20th, 2020. To get the New Canaan Society special offer for the Anchors for the Soul video course by John Mark Hicks go to himpublications.com/ncs.

Today’s episode features Barry Scott as he shares “My Story.” It was recorded on February 6th, 2020. To get the New Canaan Society special offer for the Anchors for the Soul video course by John Mark Hicks go to himpublications.com/ncs.

Today’s episode is a music special with Paul Aldrich and Denny Brownlee, recorded on January 23rd, 2020. To get the New Canaan Society special offer for the Anchors for the Soul video course by John Mark Hicks go to himpublications.com/ncs.

James Anderson has thus far lived an extraordinary life. Hollywood screenwriter, exec, director, VERY successful Southern California realtor ... the quintessential small-town boy that found success in Hollywood, but despite that success, his marriage was falling apart. On this episode Steve Reiter get’s James to unpack his story of small-town Colorado-kid, to Biola University, to Hollywood, to Realtor, and how a job close to his hometown saved his marriage from the brink. They also talk about New Canaan Society. Learn more about James: https://newcanaansociety.org/team-member/james-anderson/ And New Canaan Society: https://newcanaansociety.org/ —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Get a 7-day free trial of Blinkist: http://holysmokes.club/blink Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or learn more about our Patreon support page, check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub

You can find the Howard Stern quote from his interview with Terry Gross. The store about Bruce Springsteen's father was taken from a talk by Jon Tyson at the New Canaan Society in New York.

This episode is a presentation by Simon Guillebaud that he made at the Menlo Park chapter of New Canaan Society at our last meeting. Simon is an english man who spent the last 20 years in Burundi. He prayed a dangerous prayer and told God he would go anywhere and do anything for him. He challenged us to be radical disciples for Jesus, to live by faith not by fear. It was such a beautiful message, that I needed to hear and we all need to hear. We may call it radical discipleship, but Jesus calls in just plain old discipleship. Praise God we are not suffering the horrific challenges a nation like Burundi has gone through in the last decades, but our region needs true disciples of Jesus just as much. I think you will be blessed and challenged by this message as much as I was. It is a must listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miracles-transformation/message

(Episode #9) A robust masculinity that is strong and assertive; yet receptive and passionate. This is contrary to some dominant narratives in our culture, but is possible through Christ. We’ll be discussing how a man’s faith in Christ can define his masculinity with Wes Yoder. Wes is the founder of the Ambassador Agency and author of Bond of Brothers. He helps to lead a local chapter of the New Canaan Society as well. Wes’s work revolves around helping men embrace authentic masculinity. Learn more about my book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood at HeroicBook.com

This week we heard from Scott Sauls and his talk called “From Weakness to Strength.” This podcast is sponsored by Harrington Interactive Media. Working on a book? Let them help you get it to print. From manuscript development to marketing, get help to publish that book you've been working on. See examples of their work and schedule a discovery call with them at www.harringtoninteractive.com. The New Canaan Society: https://newcanaansociety.org

This week we heard from Charles McGowan and his talk called "Missing Alice". This podcast is sponsored by Harrington Interactive Media. Want to write a memoir? Hire Harrington Interactive Media to help you write and release your book, even if just to your family to keep your family story alive. See examples of their work and schedule a discovery call with them at www.harringtoninteractive.com. The New Canaan Society: https://newcanaansociety.org

Alexander is the executive director of the master of science in Financial Analysis program at Gordon College. Today, he shares the story of how he ended up at Gordon College and the unique way the program is changing financial culture. Before the Lord led him to directing the program, Alexander worked in the financial industry and aspired to a powerful career. Friends introduced him to the New Canaan Society where he learned in vulnerability and made some great friends. Alexander's passion for ethics in the financial world is evident as he talks about the need to see more ethically grounded, biblically literate people embedded in the workforce. Please listen and share with a friend! Stories Alexander shared: Finding Jesus on a church mission trip How Tim Keller ruined him for other preachers Why community is so important in his life The moment his parents told him they were getting divorced and how that shaped his view of God Joining the New Canaan Society and God's shaping of his life How to hold a soft heart in the middle of a hard environment The opportunity to join Gordon College to make a difference His goal to add more Gordon graduates to the financial workforce How Gordon is working to add faith and ethics to the financial world Great quotes from Alexander: You're the 1% for the world. Jesus is the most feminine man I've ever seen and yet he was the strongest man as well. He knew emotions and he knew how to use them. That's powerful. We think about places where God can be and we can have more God. Financial Services is a place we can have more God. Resources Alexander mentioned: Master of Finance at Gordon College New Canaan Society Finance and Faith Forum of Gordon College Andy McDowell – Off Camera interview Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. The post Alexander Lowry's Journey in Faith and Finance appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Evan Baehr is the cofounder of Able, an online lender to small businesses. It launched June 2014 with the Wall Street Journal's Weekend Interview and on TechCrunch. His passion at Able is to serve the Fortune 5 Million – the 5.8 million small businesses that represent the backbone of the American economy. His previous startup was Outbox, a consumer internet company aiming to takeover the US Postal Service and backed by venture capitalists Peter Thiel and Mike Maples, on Fox News, CNN, TechCrunch, FastCompany, Wall Street Journal, INC, the New York Times, and on Jay Leno. He is coauthor of Get Backed: Craft Your Story, Build the Perfect Pitch Deck, and Launch the Venture of Your Dreams from Harvard Business Press (2015), which has hit #1 in Amazon's business new releases. Evan has worked on the Facebook platform under Sheryl Sandberg, helping shape a vision to make life better by making it social, and for Peter Thiel building a political data company. He's an honors graduate of Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School, Yale Divinity School, and Harvard Business School. He has worked for the American Enterprise Institute's Charles Murray, the Ethics and Public Policy Center, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, and the White House Office of Faith-Based Initiatives, served as a legislative aid on the House Appropriations Committee under Rep. Frank Wolf, was Chief of Staff on the Congressional Human Rights Caucus, under which he wrote the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act, and was the failed candidate for Princeton's City Council, despite receiving more votes than George W. Bush. He has served on the board of the Manhattan Institute's Adam Smith Society, the New Canaan Society, the Rivendell Institute, and Harvard Business School's FIELD Program, and is a mentor with First Round Capital's Dorm Room Fund. He cofounded the Hoover Institute's Rising Fellows Program, Harvard Business School's Ideas@Work, Princetonians in the Nation's Service, and the Yale Forum on Faith and Politics. He is the recipient of the Lily Endowment Thesis Prize, the Blackstone Legal Fellowship, and Princeton's James Madison Fellowship. He lives in Austin, TX, with his wife, Kristina Scurry Baehr, a patent litigator, and children Cooper and Madeleine. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/atribecalledyes)

Do we have your feedback yet? Please take a few minutes and answer just a few questions in our listener survey.On episode 168 of The Pirate Monk Podcast, the guys welcome author, speaking agent, and fellow struggler on the path, Wes Yoder, Our conversation may meander, but we will touch on confession, sorrow, lament, healing, fathers, and Elvis.Show NotesBond of Brothers by Wes Yoder Wes Yoder is the founder and President of The Ambassador Agency in Franklin, Tenn. He is also the local representative for The New Canaan Society which has groups across the nation. Click here to find a group meeting near you. Quotes UsedWes referred to The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. In this novel, Lewis paints broad pictures about our entry and existence in heaven. It's worth the read. A third-party summary of the section on heaven is:In The Great Divorce Lewis paints a picture in which the closer we get to God, the more real everything gets. Hell (the farthest place from God) would only be the size of a pebble on earth, earth the size of a pebble in heaven. When souls first arrive in heaven, their appearance is as ghosts. Their forms have been expanded, like blowing up a balloon, so that they match the size of things in heaven, but they are like empty air. A body is outlined but they are transparent and so weightless that they cannot bend the grass beneath their feet (it feels like needles to walk on), nor sink in water, nor pick up a heavenly apple from the ground. Those residents of heaven who come to greet the ghosts have been filled with the fullness of God’s Divine Being. As God is more solid than anything on earth, in Lewis’s vision, so these people are more solid, more real, and now more fully human than any human being in our world.[Order]Michael Card, a mutual friend of Nate Larkin and Wes Yoder (and one of our favorite songwriters), wrote a book and a set of songs on lament.[Book] [Music]Wes made reference to a number of authors and recording artists his career has crossed paths with. If you're curious, check out their work.Ralph CarmichaelDale Evans RogersPaul HarveyPat BooneThe ImperialsRandy MatthewsScripture UsedTherefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.James 5:16 ESVThe earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.Genesis 1:2 ESV, emphasis addedWes commented that the Hebrew word for "Spirit of God" in this verse is in the feminine gender. Check out this online Strong's Concordance entry for more information.Music Used"Dang Judy" by Blues Counsel"Samson" by Blues CounselSubscribe to the Pirate Monk podcastClick here to take the listener survey.You will be entered for a random drawing of a free copy of Samson and the Pirate Monks.Please tell us what you think by typing a comment below, leaving us a voice mail via Speakpipe, or calling (615) 807-0476.