Podcasts about pursuing

Today's Promise: 2 Corinthians 5:9 What is your one big goal in life? Maybe it's to lose weight, save money, take that dream vacation, or accomplish something you've been working toward for years. Goals are important because they give our lives direction and focus. But what if there is one goal that should rise above every other goal?   Paul said, "We have as our ambition…to be pleasing to Him." After all the beatings, imprisonment, shipwrecks, and persecution that Paul experienced, he never lost sight of his greatest ambition: pleasing the Lord.   What would change in your life if pleasing God became your one great goal? How would it affect your choices, your words, your attitudes, and the way you respond when life gets difficult?   In today's episode, we'll discover why pleasing the Lord is a goal worth pursuing for a lifetime. It reaches far beyond this life.

Why pursue ordination if it does not make you a priest, confer a special spiritual status, or place an indelible mark on your soul?In this episode, Joel Settecase explains why he is pursuing ordination through his local church as a Protestant, evangelical, and member of a non-denominational Bible church.Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, Joel examines the biblical pattern of setting apart qualified men for ministry through prayer, fasting, the laying on of hands, and public commissioning. He also explains why the local church—not merely a distant denomination—is best positioned to evaluate, train, affirm, and hold a minister accountable.The episode explores what ordination does and does not mean. Ordination does not create an elite class of Christians or automatically make someone a pastor. Instead, it publicly confirms a man's calling, recognizes his qualifications, establishes accountability, and sets him apart for a specific work of ministry.Joel also shares the personal reasons behind his decision: deeper theological training, greater preparedness, stronger credibility with churches, and a meaningful connection between The Think Institute and his home church.Ultimately, ordination is not about gaining a title. It is about submitting to biblical authority, honoring the gravity of ministry, multiplying qualified leaders, and serving Christ's church faithfully.Go DeeperBecome the worldview leader your family and church need. Learn more about the Hammer & Anvil Society at https://thethink.institute/society.Pastors and church leaders can bring practical worldview and apologetics training to their congregations through The Think Institute. Learn more at https://thethink.institute/forchurches.The Think Institute is a Christian nonprofit ministry equipping believers to explain, share, and defend the Christian message. Give now at https://thethink.institute/partner.

Enough: How Do You Know When You Have Enough?More is everywhere. But where is enough?Money. Work. Fitness. Achievement. Adventure. Information. Growth. Ambition.Modern life is remarkably good at telling us what to pursue, but much less interested in telling us when to stop.In this episode, Evan Sutter explores the idea of enough and why it might be one of the more difficult questions we can ask when thinking about a good life.Is enough a number? A feeling? A decision? Something we discover only after we've gone too far?And perhaps the more uncomfortable question:If we don't decide what enough means, who—or what—will decide it for us?The conversation continues the philosophical thread of recent episodes:Death: What matters?Attention: Where is my life actually going?Enough: When is it enough?Evan explores the tension between ambition and contentment, asking whether “more” is really the problem—or whether the more important question is more in service of what?Because building a business for freedom can eventually leave you with no freedom. Pursuing money for security can become an endless pursuit of more. And ambition that once served a meaningful life can quietly become the thing around which the entire life is organised.Perhaps knowing enough doesn't diminish ambition.Perhaps it frees ambition from desperation.And perhaps the real challenge is learning to recognise the difference between ambition and restlessness wearing ambition's clothes.Questions to sit withHow do you know when you've had enough?Enough work?Enough exercise?Enough information?Enough stress?Enough achievement?Enough people?Enough solitude?Enough ambition?And perhaps most importantly:Enough for what?Enough for whom?In this episode00:00 — What does “enough” actually mean? 02:00 — Why more doesn't tell us when to stop 04:00 — When the thing serving your life becomes the thing your life revolves around 06:00 — Enough, attention and awareness 08:00 — Is enough a form of freedom? 10:00 — Seasons and why enough keeps moving 12:00 — Who gets to define enough? 14:00 — Ambition vs. restlessness 16:00 — Can we trust the feeling of enough? 18:00 — So, how do you know?Timings are approximate Continue the conversationExplore more Field Notes, philosophy and reflections on ambition, aliveness, flourishing and the good life at EvanSutter.com.You can also download 42, Evan's free book of reflections and observations from 42 years alive.

I talk to men every single week often they tell me their good intentions: "She was in pain and I was there. I was present." And I have to applaud them, because that's certainly a win! But I do want to encourage them that presence without words is not enough. Your silence when she's hurting isn't neutral. Unfortunately, it can feel like you don't care. She may even worry that you're judging her. Sadly, she may even feel that her heart doesn't matter to you. I don't think that's what you mean. I think you may just not know what to say. It can feel awkward and risky and you don't want to look stupid. But here's the thing: Jesus wasn't silent. He spoke. He served people with His words. Not to perform. Not to impress. To help them. So here are the words I often invite men to say. It might be worth you writing these down: "Honey, how are you feeling?" "That seems really hard. How are you doing?" "Is there anything you want to share?" Yes, it'll feel awkward. Yes, she might not respond the way you hope. But what you just communicated is: I care about your heart. Do it again next week. And the week after. It compounds. And if you've been wrong, don't just change the behavior. Use words -- don't be silent. I encourage you to apologize. And I invite you to be specific. Own it. Character is revealed more by what you repent of -- even than what you do (Dallas Willard). Silence after conviction isn't golden. It can actually be cowardice wearing a mask. I know I've been there more than I'd like to admit. Listen to this week's episode. Then, say words to show you care. And if you're a graduate ready to get back in the game, Proactive launches with a special graduate kickoff. Discounted price disappears September 10th. Brand new? delightyourmarriage.com/cc Blessings, DYM Team (we used ai to summarize her podcast)   PS - Want more insight into the health of your marriage? Take our free Marital Health Assessment to find out your Marital Health score. PPS - Ready to start your healing journey? Schedule a free Clarity Call and see if our programs are the right fit for you. PPPS - Here is what (another) recent Coaching Graduate had to say: [before coaching], "My wife would punch her card occasionally thinking it was her duty to perform, which made it worse for both of us. We had slowly lost connection and focus on one another. Life including family, work and ministry took focus on our time and our lives. We were doing everything for everybody else and found ourselves absent of time for each other."[after coaching] "Awareness, understanding, joy, health, compassion, intimacy and godliness Growth of myself and our relationship. Seeing the beauty in my bride. Pursuing it with vigor and not worrying about vulnerability and getting shot down. The program in itself was a major celebration."     Here is an AI-generated summary of today's episode: The Harm Of Silence in Marriage: Why the Words You're Not Saying Are Hurting Your Marriage Silence can be wise. Silence can also be devastating. And if you're a man sitting next to your wife while she's in pain, saying nothing because you "don't know what to say," this episode is for you. Belah gets direct about the difference between powerful silence and painful silence, why men struggle to speak up, and what Jesus modeled about using words to serve the people assigned to you. Over 1,000 Coached Directly DYM recently reviewed the numbers: Belah has personally coached over 1,000 people in just a handful of years. If you're ready for coaching that leads to real transformation, the track record is there. Introducing Proactive: For Graduates and New Clients Maybe you went through a DYM program but fell off the wagon. Maybe the timing wasn't right, the season was hard, and you couldn't fully lock in. Proactive is a brand-new offering: four times less time required than the intensives, but with significant accountability and community. For graduates, there's a discounted price and a dedicated kickoff call. That pricing disappears September 10th. Brand new to DYM? Visit delightyourmarriage.com/cc to talk to a clarity advisor. Silence When You Should Be Speaking Belah hears it constantly from the men she coaches: "She was upset and I was there for her. My presence was enough." Her response: No, it wasn't. When your wife is in pain and you say nothing, here's what she hears: You don't care You're judging her Her feelings don't matter to you The truth? Most men just don't know what to say. They're terrified of looking foolish or making it worse. But silence in that moment is more painful than imperfect words. The Phrases That Change Everything Write these down. Put them somewhere you'll see them: "Honey, how are you feeling?" "That seems really hard. How are you doing?" "Is there anything you want to share?" "I know this is hard for you." Maybe add a touch on the shoulder. It doesn't need to be a monologue. It just needs to show you care about her heart. Will she respond perfectly the first time? Maybe not. Do it again next week anyway. What you're communicating over time is: your feelings matter to me. Jesus Wasn't Silent Jesus was a servant leader. He washed feet. He made breakfast. He spoke, not to perform or to be admired, but to serve the people God assigned to Him. He was assigned to 12. Not the whole crowd. He prayed for them (John 17). He explained parables to them that He didn't explain to the crowds. He rebuked Peter directly: "Get behind me, Satan. You are mindful of the things of man and not the things of God." James says the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, then gentle. But it's not silent. Jesus spoke because speaking was service. Your wife is your first human assignment. Love your neighbor as yourself, and your neighbor is the one under your roof. Why Men Stay Silent (The Fall Guy Illustration) Belah shares a scene from the movie The Fall Guy: a stuntman who can jump through fires but hides himself the moment he feels weak. He breaks off contact with the woman he loves because he can't bear for her to see him as less than strong. His confession later: "I tried so many times to say something, and I couldn't think of the right words. And as I'm trying, the time passes, and then I think it's too late. So I just stay silent." This is the pattern Belah sees in real men, real marriages. They don't want to look silly, weak, or incompetent. And so they say nothing. And the silence becomes a wall. The antidote? Practice. Look a little foolish. Do the Chicken Dance if you have to (yes, Belah used to make men do that on coaching calls). Because if you're not willing to do something new, nothing will change. Character Is Revealed by What You Repent Of Dallas Willard: "Character is often revealed more by what you repent of than what you do." Belah shares a story from her husband's pickup soccer game. A skilled player accidentally stepped on her, hard. What set him apart from every other man on that field? He came over, shook her hand, and said specifically: "I didn't realize it was you. Instinct kicked in. I was too rough. I apologize." That apology made her respect him far more than if he'd just treated her gently in the first place. Owning it is strength, not weakness. The SHORE Apology: Be Specific If you're not specific in your apology, the other person doesn't even know if you understand why they're hurt. A vague "I'm sorry" leaves them wondering: does he even know what he did? Was it your tone? Your timing? Your words? A specific phrase? Belah shares her own example: she brought something up at the wrong time in someone's life. The content wasn't wrong. The tone wasn't wrong. The timing was wrong, and it caused pain. She had to own that specifically. When Silence IS Powerful Not all silence is bad. Sometimes you need to stop talking so the Holy Spirit can do His work. In marriage conflict, the back-and-forth cycle (text after text, argument after argument) often keeps both people justified in their reactions. He does something that makes her feel unsafe, she disrespects him, and it spirals. But if you pause, if you walk yourself into calmness and stop needing the last word, you create space for conviction. The Holy Spirit can work in silence. You don't have to win the argument. You just have to stop feeding the fire. Your Assignment Write down these phrases and use one this week: "How are you feeling?" "That seems hard. How are you doing?" If you owe an apology, go be specific. What exactly did you do? Name it. Practice looking a little silly. New behavior is awkward at first, like learning to ride a bike. Know when to speak and when to be silent. Speak when she's hurting. Be silent when the argument is spiraling. Your marriage is worth the awkwardness. Your legacy depends on it. (Ai helped us summarize the content of the podcast.)

#162: On today's episode, Jade Beguelin and Sabrina Sade, co-founders of 4AM, join me to talk about entrepreneurship, resilience, overcoming fear of failure, managing anxiety, trusting yourself, and continuing to build even when you have no guarantee it's going to work.After five years of building 4AM, Jade and Sabrina recently launched their skincare brand across over 1700 Target locations and raised over $4 million, but only weeks before launching Clean Sheets, they were having very real conversations about whether it would even work out! We talk about moving the needle even in uncertainty, the illusion of the  “overnight success”, the mindset shifts that helped them keep going, and what it takes mentally and emotionally to pursue an ambitious life when there is constantly something on the line.The girls get into:The five years behind 4AM's successBuilding a business when you don't know if it's going to workWhat it truly means to “fail"Overcoming fear of failure and making imperfect decisionsManaging anxiety in high-pressure situationsRaising $4M while preparing for a major Target launchBuilding resilience when entrepreneurship starts to feel overwhelmingLearning whose criticism actually deserves your attentionWhy other people's negativity is often projectionSigns it's time to leave your corporate jobDeveloping self-trust when other people don't understand your decisionsWhy ambitious women have to get comfortable being misunderstoodThe difference between wanting something and actually doing the workWhy there usually isn't a “secret sauce” to successTaking risks when the safer path no longer feels alignedGiving yourself more without losing your ambitionHow the girls leveraged Tik Tok as their growth strategyReminders when it comes to prioritizing your health and mental health while building a company& MOREThis episode is for anyone pursuing more, building something of their own, navigating anxiety while chasing big goals, questioning whether they should keep going, or learning how to trust themselves through seasons where the outcome still feels uncertain!CONNECT BELOW:Follow Jade hereFollow Sabrina hereFollow 4am hereShop 4am hereCONNECT with HAN:Follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠Watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠Shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Episode 247Olivia Jordan is the first and only woman from Oklahoma ever crowned Miss USA, and she has built an acting career across NCIS, Hawaii Five-0, Dollface and a run of Lifetime leads. She is also one of the most honest guests I have had about what pursuing a dream actually looks like. She set out 15 years ago wanting to be a series regular on a TV show. That has not happened yet. She is still going, and she can tell you exactly why.We talk about how she checks in with herself when the outside voices get loud, why the growth she can measure year over year is the real reward, and what it takes to stop living on someone else's timeline. She tells the small world story of how she found her way into Cody Mayo Studios here in Tulsa, which started with one of my own articles in a dentist's waiting room. She talks about her medallion on the Circle Cinema Walk of Fame, the place she calls the heart of Oklahoma film. And she shares how she is raising her daughter Lola with room for big feelings, using meditation and affirmations they have practiced since Lola was an infant, plus a reminder every mom needs about giving herself grace.Olivia is writing her first TEDx talk, "Your Pursuit Is Your Purpose," and the idea in it stayed with me all week. You are already doing what you are supposed to be doing, just by getting up every morning and moving forward. It is okay if you have not reached the dream job yet. You are moving.Follow Olivia on Instagram at @theoliviajordan. Her TEDx talk is Friday, September 18 at Riverfield Country Day School, the same day as my Gather and Grow Retreat at Five Oaks Lodge in Jenks. Details at nancymoore.co/events.Today's sponsor: Five Star Painting of Tulsa (fivestarpainting.com/tulsa).Join our free online community: skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposeChapters:0:00 Coming up0:30 Sharing Passion and Purpose0:47 Welcome: meet Olivia Jordan2:00 How do you know what you are called to pursue?3:08 Fifteen years in: the honest math5:35 Coaching actors, and watching them unfold8:25 Your voice matters, even when it triggers people10:39 Acting in Oklahoma: Cody Mayo Studios13:16 The magazine in the dentist's waiting room14:04 Becoming a coach was never the plan15:58 A word from our sponsor17:12 A medallion on the Circle Cinema Walk of Fame20:24 Raising Lola with room for big feelings22:50 Meditation and affirmations at four24:39 Every mom deserves more grace25:49 What she is passionate about right now26:51 Taking your power back29:54 Your Pursuit Is Your Purpose31:33 Until next timeABOUT NANCYNancy Moore is the host of Sharing Passion and Purpose, a weekly podcast offering career and creative inspiration to help you build a purpose-filled life. Pursuing a career with passion, tapping into your creative potential, and building on your best resource: yourself.ABOUT OLIVIA JORDANOlivia Jordan is an actress, model, speaker and acting coach, and the first and only woman from Oklahoma to be crowned Miss USA. The Tulsa native won Miss USA 2015 and finished second runner-up at Miss Universe. She now coaches actors at Cody Mayo Studios in Tulsa, joined the Circle Cinema Walk of Fame in 2026, and is preparing her first TEDx talk, "Your Pursuit Is Your Purpose." She lives in Tulsa with her husband and their daughter, Lola.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoliviajordanCONNECT & GO DEEPERJoin Nancy's free community: https://www.skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposePodcast website: https://sharingpassionandpurpose.comWork with Nancy: https://nancymoore.co

What does it really take to pursue a God-given dream? In this five-year reflection on The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach look back at the early days of zero plays, small events, missed targets, long mornings, and years of consistency. This is not a victory lap. It is an encouragement for Christian men who know there is something in their heart from God, but feel discouraged because the fruit has not shown up yet.This episode unpacks three lessons from five years of building: develop an inevitable mentality, understand that vision matures as you do, and commit to consistency even when it takes longer than you thought. Nick and Garrett talk about the difference between belief and expectation, how faith fuels resilience, and why God often reveals more of the vision only as you keep walking. Biblical masculinity is not built on hype, convenience, or emotional surges. It is built through obedience, endurance, discipline, and a willingness to stay faithful when nobody is clapping.If you are pursuing purpose, building something meaningful, or wondering whether what God put in you is worth continuing, this episode will challenge you to keep going. The fruit of faithfulness often comes from seeds planted years earlier. A man following Jesus cannot measure his calling only by early results, public recognition, or visible momentum. He must decide what God put him on the earth to do, pay the price of consistency, and trust that the dream will grow as he does.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Millicent Meng: Art, Creativity & Building Something BiggerWhat happens when your passion for art becomes more than a hobby?In this episode of the WEInvested Podcast, Wesley Earp sits down with artist and photographer Millicent Meng at Lake Tahoe for a conversation about creativity, risk-taking, and building a life around the things you love.Millicent shares her journey as an artist, her experience at Jeremy Renner's Camp Rennervation, and the misconceptions she's encountered about pursuing art professionally. They also explore the intersection of creativity and business—from turning her “Love Tahoe” art series into a potential merchandise line to the possibility of writing a book.This conversation is about more than art. It's about having the courage to take your passion seriously, staying curious, and finding ways to turn creativity into opportunity.In this episode:• Pursuing art as more than a hobby• The business side of being an artist• Creativity as a tool for better decision-making• Millicent's experience at Camp Rennervation• Turning “Love Tahoe” into a brand• The importance of curiosity• Knowing when to take the shot—even when you don't know where it will lead

What does it look like to pursue your calling without allowing success, numbers, or recognition to become your identity?In this episode of Rooted in Christ, Eric sits down with Christian artist and producer The Prodigal Joe for an honest conversation about faith, identity, purpose, music, and what it means to genuinely follow Jesus.Jose shares his journey growing up as a pastor's kid, moving from a faith that felt largely rooted in religion and routine to discovering a deeply personal relationship with Christ. He opens up about the struggles, questions, and experiences that shaped his faith—and how God ultimately used music as a way for him to express emotions and experiences he once struggled to communicate.The conversation also dives into the meaning behind The Prodigal Joe, his approach to creating Christian music, and why he wants people to see themselves in his story rather than simply look up to him.Eric and Joe discuss:• Finding your identity in Christ rather than your accomplishments• The difference between religious routine and a genuine relationship with Jesus• How God can use the gifts He's already placed inside of you• Music as a tool for communication, healing, and reaching people• Staying faithful when the culture rewards compromise• The pressure of social media, streams, views, and numbers• Why authenticity frees us from the pressure to perform• Pursuing excellence without making success the goal• Learning to be present and intentional with the people God has placed around you• Trusting God with the results after you've been obedient to His calling• Leaving behind a legacy that points people back to ChristAt the heart of this conversation is a powerful reminder: our job is obedience; the results belong to God. Jose shares why he's content to give God his absolute best, regardless of how big or small the platform becomes.If you're struggling to figure out what you're supposed to be doing with your life, feeling pressure to measure your worth by numbers, or wondering whether your gifts can really be used by God, this episode is for you.Don't waste your time. Seek Him, be faithful, and let God make something beautiful out of your life.---Want to be a guest on Rooted In Christ? Send Eric Stephens a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1759833790503730c0e0ceb0e

An exceptional organization, the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA), holds an annual convention attended by some of the most passionate hard working adminstrators in the country. Coming together to share their experiences and knowledge, the BoSCA Convention features some of the top administrators around speaking on important topics that could provide value to our current slate of track/field coaches whether you have an interest in becoming an administrator one day or not.We hope these next few weeks of topics from ADs from Albany State, U of Indianapolis and more will encourage you, educate you, and challenge you for future growth.ENJOY!

The sermon exhorts believers to actively pursue spiritual maturity rather than remaining in a state of childish instability. Drawing from Ephesians 4:13-16, the text defines perfection as completeness and Christlikeness achieved through knowledge of God. It highlights three key outcomes of this growth: stability against false doctrine, the practice of speaking truth in love, and increased productivity within the church body. The message challenges individuals to evaluate their spiritual progress and contribute their unique gifts to edify others. Ultimately, the goal is for every member to function effectively together, reflecting the fullness of Christ.

In this episode, we join Pastor Chris Allred again to discuss the importance of being fully dependent on the Lord in everything we do when it comes to our pursuit of ministry. 

Kelsey Connors is a Senior Policy and Performance Underwriter at USAA. She holds the CPCU and AIDA designations from The Institutes and is an active leader within the CPCU Society, currently serving as President of the Arizona Chapter and Vice Chair of the Publications Committee. Here, Kelsey joins Chris Hampshire on In The Know for a conversation about underwriting, how her time as a Disneyland Jungle Cruise operator prepared her for a career in insurance, and the value of getting involved in the CPCU Society as soon as possible.   Key Takeaways ● Kelsey's pivot from Disneyland to the insurance industry. ● Getting involved with the CPCU Society. ● Kelsey's decision to pursue a career in insurance. ● Similarities between the Disney experience and the insurance experience. ● Details of an underwriting career. ● Utilizing AI in underwriting. ● Pursuing the CPCU designation. ● Rewards of involvement in the CPCU Society. ● A five-year look to the future of the industry. ● Attracting talent to the insurance industry. ● Kelsey's advice to her early-career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes ● "I always knew that underwriting was what I wanted as a long-term goal, and that was when I started looking into the CPCU Society." ● "My membership in the CPCU Society is by far the greatest thing I've done for my own career." ● "My role in the CPCU Society has given me even more confidence in my role as an underwriter." ● "I owe a lot of my career development to the CPCU Society."

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Ashley Loveless, DrPH, MPH about her journey from public health into criminal justice and her work at the intersection of harm reduction, substance use, and community safety.In this episode, Ashley explores how drug checking and other harm reduction strategies can save lives, why trust and relationships are critical when working across public health and criminal justice systems, and the role of data sharing in overdose prevention. She also discusses restorative approaches to justice and how working directly with marginalized communities has shaped her approach to public health.

In this episode of Preble Hall, author Paul Magid discusses his book Pursuing the Leviathan: The Heroic Life of New England Whaling Captain Benjamin Clough with Sondra Duplantis, the U. S. Naval Academy Museum's Education Specialist. Set in the golden age of whaling in the nineteenth century, this book brings to life the adventures of Benjamin Clough, best known for single-handedly rescuing the ship Sharon from mutineers in 1842. Clough's heroism earned him a whaling command, which led to a whaling career that for a quarter-century took him into the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. 

While societal causes and political ideologies offer temporary solutions, true lasting transformation only occurs when the human heart is redeemed from sin. The gospel of Jesus Christ stands as the ultimate power of God to bring genuine salvation, hope, and inner renewal to a broken world. Believers are called to intentionally prioritize sharing this life-changing message above all worldly pursuits. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

What if we succeed in building a future beyond Earth only to realize we forgot to bring the parts of us that make life worth living? Showmaker Natasha Tsakos is pioneering an extraordinary intersection of creativity, technology and space: developing performances for microgravity and imagining the role culture will play as humanity expands beyond Earth. But this conversation goes somewhere much more personal—into why imagination may become one of our most valuable skills in the age of AI, the power of suspending disbelief, our growing thirst for hope, and what it takes to keep pursuing a vision years before the rest of the world can see it. EXCITING STUFF! My second book now available for pre-order! You're Invited: A Life-Changing Conversation with History's Greatest Wisdom Teachers Get your MENTAL FITNESS BLUEPRINT here! A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip Saunas   Connect with Marc: https://konect.to/marcchampagne   Timestamps: 00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?” 00:33 — Natasha's answer: “Dreams and determination” 03:36 — Why the next chapter may belong to creatives 03:59 — The problem is no longer purely technical—it's imagination 06:40 — “Being human is an art form” 09:42 — Creating theatrical experiences for space 12:05 — The unexpected power of suspending disbelief 13:50 — How The Little Prince shaped Natasha's imagination 15:00 — The moment she decided: “We've got to create shows for space” 16:11 — Pursuing an idea nobody else can see yet 17:51 — Theatre as a muscle for world-building 19:33 — Why Natasha believes we're thirsty for hope 23:51 — The two Natashas: “There are challenges every day” 25:40 — Turning inspiration and relationships into an actual business 32:23 — Permission to stop following the expected path 35:15 — What happens when we stop forcing things 36:47 — How close are we actually getting to performing in space? 37:51 — Turning microgravity performances into experiences on Earth 39:49 — Training artists to move and perform without gravity 43:11 — Why Natasha deliberately looks for the “misfits” 46:26 — When Natasha's mind becomes quiet enough to dream 48:18 — Her response when overwhelm creates paralysis 50:33 — Why culture must come with us into humanity's next frontier * Special props

If you have a startup idea, how do you know whether you're onto something—or just really good at convincing yourself? Pete Martin has spent his career finding out. He's worked at six cybersecurity startups, most of them in the pre-product, pre-revenue days, with two IPOs along the way. Today, he's CEO and co-founder of Realm Security. In this episode, we get tactical about finding the right early adopters, running customer discovery that produces actual signal, recognizing patterns in the feedback, and knowing when someone's interest is strong enough to ask a question that makes a lot of founders uncomfortable:  Would you pay for this? And if you've got an idea but aren't ready to quit your day job, Pete lays out a seven-day experiment you can run to start finding out whether there's really something there. RUNTIME 36:19   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:51) What does Realm do today, and who's buying it? (3:28) Finding the right early adopters (8:01) Where to locate your first potential customers (12:54) Why customer discovery requires volume (18:55) How to write outreach that gets a (positive) response (21:05) When to say no to a potential customer (23:48) Sell the outcome, not the features (28:33) A seven-day experiment to test your startup idea (33:01) When is it time to hire a sales team?  LINKS Pete Martin Realm Security Are you building something that's hard to explain? That's often a sign you're working on something interesting, but it raises the risk that you're missing out on fundraising, sales, hiring, and media opportunities. I help early-stage founders sharpen the narrative: what matters, why now, who needs to care, and why they're the right team to make it happen. If you're preparing for a raise, launch, important customer meeting, panel, or hiring push, I can help you pressure-test the story before the stakes get higher. Visit the Fund/Build/Scale website to learn more, or email fundbuildscale@gmaii.com

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Should we pursue "loungevity" instead of longevity? This is a question posed by prominent sports commentator Colin Cowherd on a recent rant that appeared on Instagram. It was very entertaining, and the intent was to be humorous, but it was also, to me, very offensive at times and brings up this big question that we continue to face: the juggling act of trying to enjoy our lives and not miss out versus trying to make sensible, healthy choices that promote longevity rather than send us into this spiral of accelerated aging and demise that has become the norm. In this episode, I break down Cowherd’s rant point by point, giving him credit where he gets it right while challenging some of the arguments he makes about enjoying life and not worrying so much about health. We get into alcohol, sleep, hydration, processed foods, biohacking, and the constantly changing research on what is and isn’t healthy. I also get into the question of how much control we really have over our health destiny, why your genes are not your destiny, and why four of the five markers of metabolic syndrome can be reversed in a matter of weeks with dietary transformation. Most importantly, I look at some remarkable examples of people who are actually aging powerfully and performing at a high level—from 85-year-old high jumper Kathy Bergen and 101-year-old sprinter Lester Wright to 90-year-old Earl Fee, 61-year-old world-record 400-meter runner Sue McDonald, and my own father, who played championship golf and shot his age more than 1,200 times. These are the people we should be paying attention to when it comes to figuring out how to age well. TIMESTAMPS: Do we have to have a juggling act between trying to enjoy life and staying fit? Many people use rationalizations, excuses and cop-outs along the lines of "Hey, life is short, we might as well enjoy ourselves." [01:08] The United States is now the fattest, sickest population in the history of humanity with over 80% designated as metabolically unhealthy. For waist to height ratio, you want to measure better than 2 to 1. [05:21] There is more of a problem with obesity than there is with starving children in Africa. [08:50] Brad critiques a recent quip from Colin Cowherd. There is a whole group of sports fans who rationalize "what I could have been." You can still do something to keep in the game. [11:51] Does alcohol have any health benefits? [15:33] Many aspects of the biohacking scene have gone a little bit wild, extreme and somewhat inappropriate. [19:52] Are you getting enough hydration when you drink coffee and orange juice? [23:17] Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest public health problems on the planet. [24:24] A processed power bar is very nutrient deficient and health destructive. [27:37] The extreme biohackers are deeply immersed into that lifestyle but it is mostly unreachable for most of us. [31:27] With so many new technological inventions, are we soon going to have some drugs that neutralize the adverse impact of junk food? [35:18] VO2 max is a measurement of the volume of oxygen that you consume per minute per kilogram of body weight while your are exercising. [37:10] The use of anti-aging hormone replacement therapy can override adverse lifestyle practices. [42:16] There are many folks giving advice out there who do not have the experience needed to be telling you what to do. [42:16] Your genes are not your destiny. The genes require lifestyle behaviors in order to be expressed. [51:42] There are four blood markers that can be corrected and reversed out of the disease risk category into healthy category in a matter of weeks of dietary transformation. [57:16] "I wanna live a life that's healthy enough to enjoy and enjoyable enough to be healthy." 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Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! Join Madi and the Stay True Podcast Manager, Leigha, for a convicting and truth-filled conversation about the grey areas of Christianity… the things that aren't always clearly black and white. How do you know if something is a sin if it doesn't directly talk about it in the Bible? And how do you make choices that honor God in a world full of temptation? Madi and Leigha talk through what it looks like to pursue holiness, purity, and ultimately become more like Jesus. As always, stay you and stay true! In this episode, we talk about: Should Christians drink alcohol? Should Christians watch Love Island or listen to explicit music? Is it okay to spend the night with your significant other? How to know if something is a sin Pursuing holiness in everyday life AND SO MUCH MORE!   Helpful Resources: REGISTER FOR BE HEALED CONFERENCE: https://brushfire.com/uniteus/BEHEALEDWOMENSCONFERENCE/633933 Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Better Help: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/STAYTRUE. Liberty Healthshare: You can learn more at libertyhealthshare.org.  Vinted: Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything you earn. Thrive: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/STAYTRUE for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Up: To get involved, go to scrollhappy.com. Apply as a creator or advertiser, or be bumped to the top of the waitlist with my code STAYTRUE.  GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more.   Connect with Stay True!

Pastor Rodney teaches that the heart of Jesus, and the mission of His Church, is to pursue those who are lost with enormous concern and incredible effort. Through the parables of Luke 15, we see that every lost person matters to God, and when even one is found and returns to Him, all of heaven celebrates. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

On this encore episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, host Susan Lambert, Ed.D., is joined by Brittney Bills, Ed.D., educator and senior manager of literacy partnerships at Amplify. Brittney explains what a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is and how it centers on prevention, rather than intervention. She also talks about the intersection of universal screening data and an MTSS, and provides advice on evidence-based strategies and techniques to make a positive impact in your classroom. Drawing on examples from her former district, Brittney discusses how to prevent burnout, use data effectively, and support ongoing improvement.Show notes: Connect with Brittney Bills on LinkedIn.Listen to Season 3 of the Amplify podcast Beyond My Years.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"[An] MTSS is not a thing that lives outside of the Science of Reading. They're two things that complement each other very, very well." —Brittney Bills"We need better processes that we can apply more widely to effectively arrive at our outcomes for our students who need more intensive support." —Brittney Bills"It's the student's needs that should drive the decisions, not a cool presentation that we saw at a conference." —Brittney BillsTimestamps*:0:00 Introduction: Implementing MTSS with Brittney Bills, Ed.D.2:00 Brittney's Science of Reading journey5:00 Pursuing leadership6:00 Bringing literacy and MTSS together7:00 What is an MTSS?9:00 Universal tier as the first intervention11:00 Key MTSS components: screening, fidelity, and progress monitoring17:00 Student need should drive decisions18:00 Class-wide intervention and leveraging data efficiently21:00 Rethinking small-group instruction30:00 Data analysis tools for grade-level PLCs35:00 MTSS as continuous support42:00 Closing thoughts: "MTSS is not another thing, it is the thing."*Timestamps are approximate

In this episode of the Ps+ we join Chris Allred again to discuss God's call to ministry on our lives—and how our personal ownership of the ministry God gives us is critical to the trajectory of our lives. 

Have you ever found yourself making excuses for someone's mixed signals? In this episode, Jillian answers three listener questions that all point to the same truth: healthy relationships don't leave you wondering where you stand. She explains why chasing someone who isn't investing in you only leads to confusion, why consistency matters more than chemistry, and how to communicate your needs without sacrificing your standards. PRE ORDER MY NEW BOOK!!! https://www.jillianturecki.com/book  Got a question for Jillian? Record your voice message here and it could be answered in an upcoming episode! https://www.jillianturecki.com/askjillian  Join The Conscious Woman Waitlist at https://www.jillianturecki.com/membership  Join my community and membership, The Conscious Woman Order Jillian's book It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life at https://www.jillianturecki.com/book ~~ Follow the show on: Instagram: @jillianonlove Threads: @jillianturecki YouTube: @jillian.turecki Email the show at hello@jillianonlove.com  Subscribe to Jillian on Love+ on Apple Podcasts or Patreon ~~ Follow Jillian Turecki on: Instagram: @jillianturecki TikTok: @jillian.turecki X: @JillianTurecki Visit her website at jillianturecki.com ~~ Jillian On Love is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Notes Clare Scherrer outlines her career journey in three main chapters: 25 years at Goldman Sachs in Investment Banking, a number of years as a public company Chief Financial Officer, and her current role as a director on two public company boards of directors. Clare also shares her life immediately post-graduation, including getting married and completing McKinsey's Business Analyst program in New York City. Love at First Blind Date Clare recounts her initial post Harvard plan to join the Foreign Service and how a blind date led to her getting engaged and pivoting her career path. She describes the decisive nature of her engagement and how it shaped her life and career.   McKinsey, HBS, & the Pivot to Investment Banking Clare reflects on her years at McKinsey, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and learning from her engagement managers. She also explains how her experience at McKinsey influenced her pivot to investment banking during her time at Harvard Business School. Relationship Building in Investment Banking Clare details her summer internship at Goldman Sachs and how it led to a 25-year career at the firm. She highlights the various roles she held at Goldman Sachs, including managing client relationships, co-leading a global team, and co-chairing the IPO committee.  Clare discusses the skills that contributed to her success, including work ethic, critical thinking, and building trust. She emphasizes the importance of running toward problems and the value of trust in client and colleague relationships. Clare shares her approach to communication, stressing the need for over-communication and the importance of truly understanding how critical business decisions are influenced and taken.   Becoming CFO of Smiths Group Clare recounts how a long time client approached her about the opportunity to become the CFO of Smiths Group, a global engineering company. She initially hesitated but was encouraged by her husband to embrace the opportunity. Clare describes the company's products and services when she was CFO; including energy efficiency, safety, and connectivity solutions. She highlights how much she valued the experience of being both the CFO and a board member, which gave her a deeper understanding of the importance of public company governance. Pursuing a Portfolio of Board Directorships Clare explains her decision to pursue a portfolio of board directorships after her tenure as CFO.  She currently serves on the boards of Legrand, a leading electrical and digital infrastructure company; and Shell, an integrated energy company. Clare also discusses that she sets aside some time to coach next generation finance executives in the US, drawing parallels to her experience developing talent at Goldman Sachs. She emphasizes the importance of developing and retaining talent, even outside of a full-time executive role. Returning to the U.S. Clare describes her typical work week, including the imperative to stay current on relevant financial markets, industry, and company developments. She also shares her current plans to move back to the U.S. after 15 years in London. Clare also reflects on the importance of consciously investing in personal growth and adopting habits that challenge as well as encourage reflection.   Harvard Reflections Clare recalls her most challenging course at Harvard, which was Russian, and how rewarding the class and learning process was, despite it not being directly linked to her career pursuits after Harvard. Clare also shares how energizing she finds her weekly tennis match. She encourages others to find a pursuit outside of work that is energizing and allows you to laugh at yourself and with others. Timestamps: 04:02: First Date and Early Career Decisions 07:03: McKinsey, HBS, & the Pivot to Investment Banking 13:38: Relationship Building in Investment Banking 19:39: Transition to CFO Role 26:06: Board Membership and Coaching 28:45: Personal Growth 36:25: Most Memorable Course and Personal Interests Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-scherrer-651396b1/   *AI generated transcript and show notes.    

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The traditional Catholic world is divided. The SSPX. The FSSP. The sedevacantists. The interregnum proponents. Each group agrees on the essentials of the faith, but disagrees on a small but significant number of questions concerning papal authority and the Second Vatican Council. Father David Nix joins John-Henry Westen to explain each position fairly and urge traditional Catholics to resist the bitter infighting that has become all too common.The divisions are real. The disagreements are serious. But Fr. Nix argues that the shared belief in the faith, morals, and traditional liturgy far outweighs the differences. Charity must accompany theological debate. Pursuing truth does not require treating one another as enemies.Make the switch today to iCatholicMobile today!iCatholic Mobile—supporting the Catholic faith with every connection.https://www.facebook.com/icatholicmobile https://www.icatholicmobile.com/ HELP SUPPORT WORK LIKE THIS: https://give.lifesitenews.com/?utm_source=SOCIAL U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode description: Actress, entrepreneur, and game show host Brooke Burns joins Unscrolled to talk about the moments that shaped her faith — a childhood mission trip to Romania, a life-altering diving accident, divorce, and now raising her youngest daughter with intention through small actions with a big impact like her "Daily Devo” videos on Instagram. This candid conversation explores tough moments, gratitude, faith, and finding purpose beyond the spotlight.  Guest bio:  Brooke Burns is an American actress, model, game show host, television personality, and mom.   Show Notes:  Instagram.com/brookeburns22 YouTube.com/@BrookeBurns22 IMDb Page Company - theheartanddoveco.com  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  LinkedIn: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

There is one single goal that will keep you engaged and fulfilled for an entire lifetime: legacy.  Get all the details on the St. Kitt's Mastermind with Greg and Mikkel here: https://avaloncircle.com/mastermind/   Joshua

Those of us who daily go to a job know very well what it means to face a world which often does not operate by Christian principles. I’ve been examining integrity in the marketplace. I’d like to present another ethical case study and see how a Christian should respond. Case #3 A bright lawyer works in a prestigious law firm. She does her work exceptionally well, puts in many hours of overtime, and aspires to a partnership someday. Since she is a Christian and a woman of integrity, she turns in exactly the hours she has worked, which she knows to be more than most, if not all, of the other lawyers in the firm actually work. Yet it appears to be less, because everyone else pads the hours on his or her reports. She has an annual review coming up and she knows the subject will surface. Though her work is above reproach, she hasn’t billed the clients for as many hours as others have. What does she say to the managing partner who questions her about her hours? What will she do if she is “encouraged” to pad her hours? What effect could that have on her career? Remember our guiding verse, Proverbs 21:21. Pursuing righteousness—doing the right thing—makes her course of action very clear. It is without question wrong to pad the hours, and she has done the right thing in turning in only what she has truly worked, no matter how it makes her look. The question now is, how does she address this situation during her review? I believe she should keep the focus on herself and off others. There’s no need to point fingers at others but simply to reiterate that she has kept accurate records and turned in actual hours. If her management should explicitly ask or imply she needs to turn in more hours, she will then have to take a more direct approach, stating her principles if necessary. It’s unlikely, especially in a law firm, that she will be explicitly asked or told to pad her hours. However, if she doesn’t comply, she’s likely to find it is costly to her. She may discover promotions pass her up, performance evaluations are not fair, and that partnership she wants isn’t offered. Integrity can be costly. The good guys don’t always come in first in the world system.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various themes surrounding the challenges of delivery work, the importance of unplugging from social media, and the balance between family life and work. They reflect on aging and parenting, emphasizing the fleeting nature of childhood. The conversation also touches on the desire for entrepreneurship and the struggles of transitioning from a stable job to pursuing personal passions. In this conversation, they discuss the unique challenges and dynamics of their work environment, particularly focusing on the impact of long hours on family life, the high divorce rates among drivers, and the evolution of UPS's work culture over the years. They share personal experiences about transitioning from package car to feeder driving, the importance of financial decisions, and the sense of community that once defined their workplace. The discussion highlights the sacrifices made for job security and the changing perceptions of work-life balance within the company. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various themes related to their experiences in the workplace, particularly in the context of UPS. They touch on the changing landscape of employee benefits, regional differences in job experiences, the challenges of driving in different weather conditions, the importance of fitness and motivation, emotional awareness in fatherhood, and the significance of authenticity in communication. The dialogue also reflects a candid exploration of personal growth. www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8  takeaways Thank you to our Patreon subscribers. Navigating challenges in delivery work is essential. Unplugging from social media can improve personal connections. Balancing family life with work is crucial for happiness. Time flies when raising children; cherish every moment. Aging brings new perspectives on life and parenting. Pursuing entrepreneurship can be a path to freedom. Delivery work is physically and mentally demanding. It's important to check oneself regarding social media use. Enjoy your kids while they're little; they grow up fast. The job has one of the highest divorce rates due to stress. UPS is often described as a family by its employees. Long work hours significantly impact family life. Transitioning to feeder driving can improve work-life balance. Working nights allows for more family time during the day. Financial decisions are crucial for job security. The work culture at UPS has evolved over the years. Incentives used to motivate employees have diminished. Many employees feel disconnected from the company now. It's important to use earnings wisely to avoid financial burdens. The landscape of employee benefits has changed significantly over time. Different regions have unique challenges and rules in the workplace. Driving conditions can vary greatly, impacting job performance. Fitness and health are crucial for maintaining a good work-life balance. Emotional awareness is essential for modern fatherhood. Authenticity in communication is vital for building trust. Men are encouraged to express their feelings more openly. Parenting styles can influence children's emotional development. The importance of being genuine in social media interactions. Navigating the complexities of modern masculinity is an ongoing journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments 02:07 Navigating Challenges in Delivery Work 05:07 The Importance of Unplugging from Social Media 10:05 Balancing Family Life and Work 14:04 Reflections on Aging and Parenthood 17:56 Pursuing Entrepreneurship and Career Transitions 20:39 The Family Dynamics of UPS Drivers 22:39 The Impact of Work Hours on Family Life 25:08 Transitioning from Package Car to Feeder Driver 28:22 Balancing Work and Family Time 30:01 Financial Decisions and Job Security 35:55 The Evolution of UPS Work Culture 41:54 The Changing Landscape of Benefits 44:00 Regional Differences in Employment Experiences 47:41 The Challenges of Driving in Different Conditions 47:58 Fitness and Motivation in the Workplace 50:55 Emotional Awareness and Fatherhood 55:02 Reflections on Authenticity and Communication Huge shoutout to our TOP RATE LEGENDS Tony, Starla & S_nner THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  

Welcome to Design Business Freedom. I'm Melissa Galt, and in this fan-favorite episode, you'll hear the personal story behind my journey from an unfulfilling career and overwhelming debt to building a successful interior design business in Atlanta. You'll discover how passion, persistence, resourcefulness, education, and smart business systems can help you create opportunities even when your circumstances are far from ideal. Building a profitable interior design firm does not require a perfect beginning, unlimited capital, or complete confidence. This episode explores how I overcame imposter syndrome, started my business earlier than planned while $70,000 in debt, generated visibility through teaching, and eventually developed the marketing engines, systems, and processes that helped my revenue outperform that of many of my peers. In This Episode You Will Learn: Recognize when you are following someone else's expectations instead of pursuing the career and business you truly want. Reframe selling as educating clients about value so you can confidently recommend the right design solutions without pressure or manipulation. Use teaching, community involvement, and strategic visibility to attract potential interior design clients and build name recognition. Create systems, processes, and marketing engines that allow your interior design business to operate more efficiently and profitably. Apply the lessons from Design Business Freedom to move beyond imposter syndrome, take decisive action, and build a business around your creative strengths. While one word can truly grow your profits, mastering more will lead to a full business and personal transformation. Get them all in my book "The Language of Success: 35 Words to Boost Your Worth and Wealth". You'll be pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of these word swaps and the increased confidence you'll feel in business and life.  Timestamps: (00:03) Welcome to this Design Business Freedom fan favorite (01:27) How family history shaped my creative business journey (03:08) Pursuing work that keeps you creatively engaged (06:22) Losing my mother and searching for meaning (11:31) Imposter syndrome stopped my first creative dream (15:45) Recognizing when you are living someone else's dream (17:31) Pursuing my passion and changing career paths (19:38) Completing interior design school and entering the industry (20:46) Replacing traditional selling with education and service (22:52) Releasing old judgments that no longer define you (26:42) Discovering my family connection to Frank Lloyd Wright (31:18) Losing my job while carrying overwhelming debt (32:02) Starting an interior design business in survival mode (34:25) Focusing relentlessly on finding and serving clients (36:04) Using teaching as a powerful marketing strategy (37:23) Building systems that produced significantly higher revenue Key Takeaways: A difficult beginning does not determine how successful your interior design business can become. Educating clients about value creates trust, supports better decisions, and makes selling feel like service. Teaching what you know can position you as an expert, increase visibility, and connect you with future clients. Interior designers build more profitable firms when they combine creative talent with repeatable systems, efficient processes, and consistent marketing. About Melissa Galt: Melissa Galt is an award-winning business coach, marketing consultant, speaker, and interior designer with more than 30 years of experience helping interior designers build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Through Design Business Freedom, Melissa shares proven Interior Design Business strategies, Interior Design Marketing insights, leadership training, pricing expertise, and growth systems designed to help designers attract better clients, increase profitability, and create lasting success. Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

Integrity in the workplace has become a hot topic. Corporate America recognizes the cost when there is lack of integrity on the job, and they're trying to figure out how they can put values and integrity back in our good ‘ole American system. It will only happen as individuals put integrity back into their personal lives and make it a high priority. And that will only happen when we are motivated from within, not from without. All the training courses in the world cannot instill integrity into a person’s heart. That must come from a belief system that is committed to doing what’s right, regardless of the cost. If we do what’s right only as a manipulative tool to get where we want to go, only because that’s the “in” thing to do nowadays, we’ll find ourselves waffling all over the place. Doing the right thing takes an internal value system and standard by which we operate. It takes absolutes. If you don’t have an authority and a standard by which actions and attitudes are judged, you will never have integrity—personal or corporate. Relative truth doesn’t work; it’s another name for compromise. If I asked you what was the best book on business ethics, good customer service, and dealing with people on the job, what book would you recommend? Not too many people would ever think of the Bible as relevant to those issues, but let me tell you, it’s the textbook we need. God’s principles, when practiced, will benefit anyone. That’s because he’s the Creator, he knows how things should work and he knows how people are motivated better than anyone else. He wrote the owner’s manual. Whether a person or an organization recognizes God or his principles, when those principles are followed, they bring success. Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor (Proverbs 21:21). Pursuing righteousness and love—there’s the secret to integrity. Righteousness simply means doing the right thing. If you and I are committed to do the right thing in every situation in our lives and to act out of love for other people, we will be people of integrity. Christians in the workplace should always have the highest standards of integrity—doing the right thing with love.

This week begins our Worthy Endeavors series with a simple but searching question: are we truly living, or merely existing? In a culture that constantly pulls us toward busyness, distraction, and superficial success, Jesus invites us into the abundant life found in abiding with Him. Biblical health is more than spiritual activity or outward productivity. It is becoming whole people whose lives are rooted in Christ and bear lasting fruit. As we learn to honestly examine our lives, cultivate practices that keep us close to God, and faithfully steward every area He has entrusted to us, we discover that a life spent pursuing what matters to God is a life of lasting significance. 

Today we're going behind one of the most viral success stories on the planet. You know Dr. Eric Thomas (ET the Hip Hop Preacher) as the motivational voice in your ear at 4 a.m. telling you to "rise and grind." But before the stages, books, and PhD… there was a 16‑year‑old kid who walked out of his house and a mom left heartbroken. In this never‑before‑seen full video from the vault, I sit down in their home with Eric Thomas and his mom, Vanessa "ET Moms" Thomas, to talk about: • What really happened when Eric left home at 16 • How his mom processed the pain, fear, and "tough love" behind that moment • Pursuing your God‑given purpose when your parents want you to "play it safe" • How family secrets and unspoken expectations quietly destroy relationships • What forgiveness actually looks like when both sides have a story • Rebuilding trust, respect, and love after years of distance If you've ever: • Felt called to something bigger but your family didn't understand • Struggled with a broken relationship with a parent or child • Wondered when to persevere and when to pivot • Asked if reconciliation is even possible …this conversation is for you. Chapters:  0:00 – Intro: Why this story from the vault matters now 2:47 – ET: "My journey really started at 16" (leaving home) 6:05 – Mom's perspective: watching her son walk out & choosing sanity 8:59 – Detroit, drugs & the path ET didn't take 12:40 – Calling vs security: baby‑boomer mindset, insurance & entrepreneurship 19:06 – How to know when to quit vs persevere (the "heart test") 22:04 – "You don't get to give up": God, emails & the ripple effect 23:55 – Raising vs enabling: animal kingdom analogy & 32‑year‑old at home 26:00 – Leaving the village to become a man (Lion King analogy & homelessness) 29:50 – ET's forgiveness framework: ownership, expectations & letting go 35:36 – Mom: therapy, family choosing sides & the danger of secrets 41:19 – Why they put the messy truth in their books (and why it's not about them) 50:45 – Empowering women & single moms: shame, late college & refusing victimhood 1:01:00 – Expectations in relationships: parents, spouses, kids & shared reality 1:17:00 – Rebuilding: olive branches, boundaries & a stronger relationship Check out ET Moms here: https://www.etabooking.com/mamat  Thank you all for making our podcast Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard, in the top #100 on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , and In over 52 difference countries :

Many business schools are hurriedly designing and incorporating courses on ethics. Seminars and management training are focusing on integrity. There seems to be a sudden awareness of our need for integrity in the marketplace.    Employee theft is a problem of great magnitude, as well as lack of employee loyalty. But, after all, how can you motivate loyalty if you engage in shady business dealings or treat employees unfairly? And now corporate America says, “How can we put values and integrity back in our good ‘ole American system?”  Well, it will only happen as individuals put integrity back into their personal lives and make it a high priority. And it will only happen when we are motivated from within, not from without. All the training courses in the world cannot instill integrity into a person’s heart. That must come from a belief system which is committed to doing what’s right, regardless of the cost.  If we do what’s right only as a manipulative tool to get where we want to go, only because that’s the “in” thing to do, we’ll find ourselves waffling all over the place. Doing the right thing takes an internal belief and commitment and a standard by which we operate. It takes absolutes. And it takes an internal power which many seem to lack.  If I asked you what is the best book on business principles, customer service skills, how to succeed, how to get along with people, how to handle a difficult boss, and how to deal with decisions of integrity on your job, what book would you recommend? Not too many people would ever think of the Bible as relevant to those issues, but let me tell you, it’s the textbook and the authority which we need.  If you don’t have an authority and a standard by which actions and attitudes are judged, you will never have integrity—personal or corporate. Relative truth doesn’t work; it’s another name for compromise. A moving standard which changes based on how you feel versus how I feel or is contingent on circumstances is no standard at all.   The Bible is dogmatic. It gives us very strong guidelines in many areas, with no room for argument. That causes many people a lot of difficulty, because by nature we just don’t like to be told where the limits are. But the interesting thing is, Bible principles work, and they work in the marketplace equally as well as anywhere else.  The best customer service philosophy in the world is based on what we call the golden rule which Jesus set forth 2000 years ago: Treat other people the way you want to be treated. Now, when we base our business philosophy upon this principle, we find we design a dynamite system and way to deal with people, whether customers, employees, or vendors.   God’s principles, when practiced, will benefit anyone. That’s because he’s the Creator, he knows how things should work, he knows how people are motivated, he knows what makes us tick. His principles are based on long-term profit. God doesn’t go for the instant answers most of us look for. He has marvelous strategic insight, and when he sets forth a principle, it is always to our benefit to follow them. So, regardless of whether a person or an organization recognizes God or his principles, when those principles are followed, they bring success.  Proverbs 21:21 tells us, Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.  Pursuing righteousness and love—there’s the secret to integrity. Don’t let the word righteousness throw you. It doesn’t mean perfection or weirdness. It simply means doing the right thing. If you and I are committed to doing the right thing in every situation and to act out of love for other people, we will be people of integrity. And integrity will bring us prosperity and honor.   But more importantly, as Christians in the workplace, it will open a door of witness to those around us that is stronger than any words we can ever say. A life of righteousness and love is a light which cannot be hidden; it is what I call a “question-generating” life, one which causes someone along the way to stop you and say, “Hey, what’s different about you?”  Now in part one and part two, I'd like to look at three case studies where integrity is at stake and ask ourselves what is the biblical way to deal with them. These are only three of many situations you may face, but hopefully they’ll give you some food for thought as to how you can apply biblical principles to your ethical dilemmas.  Case #1  Your departmental manager is not liked by any of the employees. She is very unfair, discourteous to everyone, and in addition, doesn’t perform her own duties well. Everyone in the department talks about her in derogatory ways. You’ve been a part of this malicious talk at times.  But you’ve decided you don’t want to be a part of this character assassination any longer. How will you keep from getting caught up in this office gossip?   First, let me ask a very basic question: Do you think this is a question of ethics and integrity? Is it unethical to gossip about someone, especially if what you’re saying is true? You’re not making it up or enlarging on it. Would this kind of behavior be viewed as a lack of integrity?  Well, let’s go back to our verse in Proverbs 21:21: Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Remember righteousness is simply doing the right thing.  Here’s another biblical principle to consider:  Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (Ephesians 4:29).  I will grant you in the world’s view, gossip and backbiting would not likely be considered unethical behavior, but God’s Word says it is. No unwholesome talk out of our mouths. That’s the standard. Only what will build others up and benefit those who listen. This is not a moving standard; it remains steadfast regardless of the circumstances.  In this case study, we have a difficult manager, one who makes your job difficult, and it’s particularly hard to keep your mouth shut in these situations. But the standard doesn’t change for the difficult manager. No unwholesome talk—that’s it.   Now, if you decide to live your life by this standard of integrity, how will you handle situations in which others talk about the boss behind her back? Here are some suggestions: Get up and leave if you can. Just walk away from the conversation. Do it quietly, try not to call attention to it. You don’t want to announce, “I’m not going to listen to this kind of gossip; I’m leaving.” Not necessary; not a good idea. But walk away if you can. Someone may notice, and that’s okay.   If walking away is not an option, try changing the subject. Just find another topic and start in. Rather assertively, talk about something else which is harmless and not derogatory. That will take some fortitude and guts on your part, but you can do it nicely. Remember, it’s okay if someone notices you’re purposely changing the subject. But do it as gently as you can.  And then, I would add, don’t be afraid to say, “Instead of talking about her, why don't we talk to her?” There may be occasions when you’ll have to state your objections to the gossip. Again, do it as nicely and gently and non-judgmentally as you can, but you shouldn’t be afraid to stand up for what you think is right.   You know, integrity can be costly. If we determine to live our lives by Proverbs 21:21 and pursue righteousness and love in all we do, it won’t always be popular. Jesus told us people like darkness because their deeds are evil. And when our integrity turns a light on and exposes dark areas, we may not be appreciated for it. We must be prepared to pay the price, but we shouldn’t purposely expose someone or make an example out of them.  In part two, we’ll look at some other real-life situations where we have to make ethical choices in the marketplace. I hope you’ll take some time this week to consider the biblical imperative for a life of integrity and ask God to show you any areas in your own life where you’ve let down the bars and lowered the standards.   Pray Proverbs 21:21 this week: Lord, help me to pursue righteousness and love in everything I do. Help me to simply do the right thing, no matter what the situation is, no matter how alone I may be, no matter what it may cost me. Give me your power to make right ethical choices.  I can only imagine what would happen if every Christian in the marketplace started to pray this every morning before work. I’m telling you, it would make a difference in our witness for Jesus. We might find ourselves out on a limb occasionally, but if we simply do what is right, we’re never going to be out on that limb by ourselves. Jesus will be with us, and he has promised we will prosper and be honored if we pursue righteousness and love.  I don’t think this necessarily means prosperity by the world’s measure but prosperity in God’s eyes. A healthy and prosperous soul is far more important than a prosperous lifestyle. And the honor may not come immediately; but if God has promised it, it will come. We can trust him. 

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In this episode, Chris Allred speaks about the relentless spirit associated with the call to ministry through a study of Philippians 3. 

Journalist and editor Stacey Lindsay, author of Being 40: The Decade of Letting Go and Embracing Who We Are, joins us to discuss self-worth, self-compassion, joy, and the importance of listening to our own truth rather than society's expectations. Stacey shares the complicated story of her mother, who left their family when Stacey was 16 after years of trying to be everything a wife and mother "should" be. Her departure began a long journey toward understanding and forgiveness—and ultimately taught Stacey that women can change their lives, pursue adventure, pursue their personal freedom, and begin again at any age. We talk about mothering ourselves, honoring the "unlived life" within us, saying our daydreams aloud, and protecting our self-worth from anything that might chip away at it. Stacey reminds us that we contain multitudes: we can hold love and pain, forgiveness and truth, responsibility and personal freedom, all at the same time. To learn more about Stacey and her book, please visit her wesite here.  To subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…" newsletter here.  To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about "Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder  

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