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Please note that the audio on the live-stream failed at the end of Phil's preach, so the last part is missing.Do you believe God is good and intends good for your life?You may say you do, but is that something you're sure of in the core of your being?Psalms 84:11No good thing does He withhold. No. Good. Thing. That's who God isGod is love, and His true nature is good.Psalm 33:5The world may be full of bad, but the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. We can choose to either focus on what is good or on the bad stuff that happensIt's good for the health of our souls to focus on his goodness.1. The Goodness of God explains everythingWhen we face difficulties, we want answers, not fully understanding how God uses that  in our lives.Remember Joseph and what happened to him. When he revealed himself to his brothers after their betrayal, he said to them, "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good."God's goodness  brought explanation to Joseph's very bad experience and circumstance.What the enemy sends to defeat us, God turns around and uses it to complete us.2. The Goodness of God surrounds everythingPsalm 23:6His goodness goes before us and is behind us. On our right and on our left.We are surrounded by the goodness of God! Psalm 5:12 tells us that His favour (unmerited goodness) surrounds us like a shield!Everywhere we go.3. The Goodness of God frees us from everythingPsalm 27:13despair - a combination of emotions such as sadness, discouragement, feelings of depression, and the feeling of wanting to quitHis goodness frees us from all of those things because we believe we are going to see His goodness in the land of the living.4. The Goodness of God satisfies everythingPsalm 145:16God leads us with an open hand.He is always opening His hand to give, to bless, to heal, to encourage, to strengthen, and to die for us!5. The Goodness of God changes everythingRomans 2:4It's not how sorry we are that leads us to repentance. It's how GOOD He is.When we see His goodness, it changes how we look at Him.6. The Goodness of God shapes everythingRomans 8:28Covid 19 has meant many trying to figure everything out, trying to get their life back to some sort of normality.God is trying to move our lives to something so much better.We can embrace the reality that some really bad things have happened in our world. We can embrace that reality because, through the finished work of the cross, He causes these things to result in something good.He's not just the author of our faith. He is the finisher too. So, trust Him to finish what He started in you!Philippians 1:6Hebrews 12:27. The Goodness of God uses everythingGod can use a good day and a bad one.8. The Goodness of God restores everythingGod will right every wrong. Life will wrong you. People will wrong you.BUT GOD! He will be the one who turns it for GoodJoel 2:259. The Goodness of God outlasts everythingJeremiah 32:40When will His goodness stop? Never.His goodness will outlast everything.v41 Not only will God's goodness outlast every bad thing in your life, but HE DELIGHTS IN DOING GOOD THINGS FOR YOU!Get ready! Be expectant! You will see His glorious goodness all the days of your life!10. The Goodness of God provides everythingRomans 2:4The goodness of God is the generosity of God.He gives all things.Questions● Do you believe His personal goodness, even when things around you seem to say otherwise?● What has been your experience in Knowing the Goodness of God? Even if that meant something didn't work out how you would have hoped● He's the Author and finisher of our Faith. What does that mean for us?● How can we encourage o

CEO- Hiring the right fit 9 Questions Do they take criticism? Do they appreciate the opportunity? Did they break ties from their previous job or company? Do you have to tiptoe around them? Do they respond quickly? Are they always looking? Wandering eye Always feel underappreciated, underpaid (victim mentality) No loyalty   (bond with customers/clients not with YOUR company) Not someone you trust and like personally

One Big Problem. Preacher: Noah Soistmann June 30, 2021 Main idea - Our own sinfulness stands between us and true life. (vv. 15-18) In our flesh we cannot desire to do what is good. (vv.19-25) Sin needs to be viewed appropriately. Questions: Do you feel like you are currently trying to find life in places that will only bring disappointment? Do you remember your life before Jesus? What did you think about sin during that time? Do you ever view sin as not a big deal or only a minor issue? What does this text show us about the reality of our sin? Is there any sin that you need to turn from today? What encouragement do you get from the truth of verse 1 of Romans 8?

Dhomonique Murphy, a Media Master, 3x Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Serial Entrepreneur, Mommy and Wife, is joining Lolita on this episode, for a power packed segment to help craft the story behind you and your brand. Questions: Do you consider yourself a brand? How would you shape the stories in your life to fully narrate the fullness of who you are? What would you say are your most memorable moments that can help shape someone else's life today? How do you turn, what seems to be your most tragic life experience, into a lesson learned, to propel you to leap further and farther? Grab your pen and pad and don't miss the 5 strategies that Lolita leaves in COACHING, a celebration of COCKTAILS and cheers for the IG messages from power players from the Clubhouse audio app, and some good ole-fashioned CONVERSATIONS, where Domonique drops stories and mastery right here for you today. It is a super fun and jam-packed mastermind that will shift your thinking forever! 0.35 - A bit about Dhomonique Murphy 1.55 - Welcome to CC&C 2.29 - Powerful Affirmation from Walker & Walker Enterprises (https://www.lolitawalker.com/shop) 2.40 - The Show Breakdown 3.36- COACHING and Soul Work 6.52 - COCKTAILS celebrating you. 11.05 - Women's Weekend Renewal Retreat Invite (https://www.lolitawalker.com/retreats) 12.45 - CONVERSATIONS with Dhomonique Murphy Links and Things: Contact Dhomonique and sign up for her upcoming Media Mastery Training at her Media Master Now website. You don’t want to miss the value she is adding to you right away: https://www.MediaMasteryNow.com (Instagram: @mediamastery_now) https://www.TheRightMethod.com (Instagram: @right_method) https://www.TheYellowBox.org (Instagram: @theyellowboxfdn) Contact Lolita: https://www.lolitawalker.com https://bit.ly/LolitaTakesTedx https://www.lolitawalker.com/retreats https://www.lolitawalker.com/shop

IMAGE, Episode 4 from June 6, 2021Big Idea: “All we have and all we need are good gifts from God.”Exodus 16:1-21, Matthew 6:24-34 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we look elsewhere for provision that God gives?Do we trust God to take care of us?Do we look elsewhere for satisfaction that only God gives?Additional resources:Read Exodus 16Read Matthew 6:24-34He knows our needs--God is a Good Father (Matthew 7:7-11) Everything we enjoy is a good gift from God (James 1:16-18) Greed/Covetousness is idolatry (Ephesians 5:5, Colossians 3:5) Jesus' lens on the world is upside-down (Matthew 5:3-11) Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of Free Bible ImagesPresentation

READ: Acts 4.29-30 NLT “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Having been ordered to keep quiet by the Jewish council, Peter and John returned to their Christian friends to update them. Their response was to pray, and what a beautiful prayer it is. You would have understood if they had asked God to sort out their opponents, but they didn't. They simply asked God for more boldness so that they could continue their ministry and they prayed for yet more miraculous signs and wonders. The pressure of the authorities wasn't going to silence them for a moment. I have had the privilege of meeting with a number of Christians who have suffered greatly for their faith. During the communist era I remember speaking with a Romanian Christian leader who had been repeatedly threatened by the secret police. We knew that we were being followed throughout our visit and so went to a secret location to hear his story away from prying eyes and ears. In Pakistan I recall meeting a man who had been rejected by his family and thrown out of his village when he became a Christian. He had been threatened with death if he returned. I have so much respect for those who have had to exhibit real courage and boldness to maintain their Christian witness. Such threats are not typical of our society, but it still requires considerable boldness to speak up for Jesus when people are instinctively suspicious and even nervous of those who have strong religious convictions. We have probably all felt the temptation to say nothing just in case our Christian beliefs are misunderstood or misinterpreted. We need to pray for godly boldness so that we speak up for the Lord, whatever the reaction. QUESTIONS: Do you consider that you need more boldness to speak about your faith? PRAYER: Loving God, help me to share the Good News with grace and boldness. Amen

IMAGE, Episode 1 from May 16, 2021Big Idea: “We were created to honor God completely in our relationships and our work.”Genesis 1-2, Romans 1 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we recognize the dignity we were created with in one another?Do we honor the One Whose dignity we have inherited?Additional resources:Read Genesis 1 Read Genesis 2Read Romans 1 Who is man that God would be mindful of him? (Psalm 8) Psalm 8 Visual Commentary by The Bible Project Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of Free Bible ImagesPresentation

Glory Through Anguish, Episode 5 from May 2, 2021Big Idea: “Jesus fills our ordinary lives with extraordinary meaning by humbly serving the unworthy.” Luke 22:7-30 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we trust Jesus with our NEXT step?Is our hand on the table with Jesus for good or for evil?Will we serve the “unworthy” for Jesus’ sake?Additional resources:Read Luke 22 Jesus washes His disciples feet (John 13:1-5, 12-17) Many of Jesus’ disciples abandon Him (John 6:60-70) Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of Free Bible ImagesPresentation

In this Episode: Meet Barb Stone. I am a believer in making a difference. I am committed to making a difference in people’s lives, because I am an advocate for everyone having to change and an opportunity to live their creative life to accomplish their purpose and live the full potential of their dreams. I didn’t always feel this level of confidence in myself… About Barb Stone: My Core Beliefs Opportunities are created; they are not accidental. It is your legacy to have a life of meaning, passion, purpose, and prosperity. When you make a difference with your life, you create amazing experiences in your life. We all get to lead our life which is different than simply managing your circumstances. I work with individuals that are always trying to look good to get it right. This is causing performance anxiety in their life. It is costing them their relationships, health, stress, balance, creativity, and authenticity in their lives. What is the cost of perfection for you? Are you ready to find the clarity and path to live your authentic life? For you? Your team? As a leadership development coach, we can find the true leader from within for you and your team. Activate it now! I develop training programs in leadership and positivity to meet the needs of organizations. I have over 20 years as a proven team leader and builder who is a catalyst for organizing, defining, and achieving personal, professional, and organizational objectives. Most importantly, I will help you to find your path! To contact Barb: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-stone-1409677/ Email: barbstone.me Company: https://www.buildyourpathllc.com/ Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/leaders-are-readers Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!  

In this Episode: Kevin’s philosophies; be prepared and work hard. Simple, yet extremely effective. Kevin also believes in balance in life, being responsive to people and their needs, along with creating a sense of urgency to get more done. Learn these and many other tips and suggestions on our latest interview. About Kevin Langan: Over 20 years of experience in shopping center leasing and development. He joined Cameron Group in 2006 and was instrumental in implementing the small shop leasing strategy at Bayonne Crossing, a 350,000 square foot power center in Bayonne, NJ. Kevin is the leasing partner for Township 5, a 500,000 SF mixed-use center in Syracuse, NY and oversees the day-to-day leasing for the project. He played a large role in convincing Costco to open their first upstate NY store at Township 5 and has been responsible for a large portion of the leasing for this project. In addition, he has shared responsibilities in leasing the entire portfolio and is the preferred broker for GNC Live Well in upstate and central NY since 2011, completing more than 20 transactions from Albany to Buffalo.    To contact Kevin: Kevin’s Profile: linkedin.com/in/kevin-langan-87127532 Email: langan@cameronllc.com   Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!  

In this Episode: We have a particularly important and timely discussion on anxiety, avoidance, and relationships. We go through specific tips and techniques to recharge your battery how to start your day with yourself. Physiology Behaviors Thoughts About Dr. Melissa Carman: Dr. Melissa Carman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Originally from Ithaca, NY, Melissa has deep roots in Central New York.  She earned her B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University (2002), followed by her M.S. in Community Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2004). She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Syracuse University in 2008, where she specialized in working with emerging adults, identity transitions, and individuals with anxiety disorders.   She completed a dual clinical internship at the SU Counseling Center and in private practice at Finger Lakes Psychological Services in Skaneateles, NY.   Upon completion of her doctoral degree, Melissa continued working at the SU Counseling Center as a staff therapist, where she coordinated the family and parent program.  She was also an adjunct professor in the SU Counseling Department and taught multiple classes, including master's level research methods and statistics, clinical practicum, and internship.   Melissa opened the doors of Supportive Solutions in January 2011, with a goal of providing counseling services to a broad spectrum of clients in the greater Syracuse community.  Her areas of expertise include anxiety and trauma recovery, relationship issues, identity and life transitions, academic stress, and eating disorders.  She is welcoming to individuals of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, relationship configurations, and individuals who identify as LGBT, transgender, and gender nonconforming.   While Melissa has always incorporated holistic wellness principles in her own life and in her interventions with clients, she has deepened her passion for mindfulness and yoga interventions.  She has attended multiple conferences and workshops on incorporating yoga into mental health clinical practices, and she became a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance in June of 2018.  She keeps a regular yoga and meditation practice, and teaches yoga at Breathe in Fayetteville, NY.  Melissa is an interactive, solution-focused therapist who values the connection and depth of the therapeutic relationship. It is her belief that it is through the strength of the therapeutic relationship that clients are able to find strength in vulnerability, heal, and better connect with themselves and others.  Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.  “You can’t fill someone up with an empty cup.” -Dr. Melissa Carman To contact Dr. Melissa: Website: http://www.cnymhc.com/index.html Email: drmelissa@cnymhc.com   Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit.       Podcast Referenced: ARN Podcast Ep. 215: The Kate Houck Interview https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/single-post/the-kate-houck-interview ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

In this Episode: Al is a proud alumnus of Christian Brother’s Academy and LeMoyne College MBA program.  He owns and operates a multimedia consulting company based out of Syracuse, New York; Al has been in the multimedia and entertainment industry for 20 years and fortunate to work with some of the most talented creators and entertainers in the industry. Entering his career first as a musician followed by formal business education transitioned him seamlessly into the world of events, entertainment, and marketing. Through the ever-evolving digital world, he quickly developed a passion for the power of video production, dynamic storytelling, and branding—engaging all the senses of consumers. Al works with brands taking ideas and projects from concept to design, executing the strategy to make it all happen and having fun while they do it. Every client and every project is unique and Al orchestrates industry-specific experts and creators to bring the clients vision to life. Al’s most recent project is NoBullCon, a two-day hybrid business conference featuring Gary Vaynerchuk one of the world's top business influencers along with 20+ incredible tactical speakers and business builders.     “I don’t want to be a product of my environment; I want my environment to be a product of me.” - The Departed (Great Movie)   NoBullCon Info: Apr 7, 2021, 10:00 AM - Apr 8, 2021 NoBullCON - Virtual Business Conference LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/events/6754434637889646592/ NoBullCon Website: https://nobullcon.com/  To contact Al: LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/alcutri Websites: charityforchildren.net  (Company Website) ottomedia.co  (Company Website) aceventspro.com  (Personal Website) Email: alcutri@gmail.com   Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit.   ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!    

In this Episode: Michelle is a Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, Laughter Yoga Leader, and an American Sign Language Interpreter and college instructor. Michelle is a creative outlier who uses the transformative nature of joy, communication artistry, and integrity to guide herself and others towards personal insight, authentic empowerment, and enthusiastic freedom. Michelle helps her clients apply universal laws and scientific principles to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be and create a life they love. As an empty nester, midlife designer of two businesses, and educator for over three decades Michelle has used these principles to transform her own life on multiple occasions moving from: “There has got to be more than this.” to “It just keeps getting better and better!”   If you are looking for more relief, excitement, and power in your own life contact Michelle because sometimes life needs a tune-up!   Simple tools to become more aligned with your life and feel better now: 1) Laugh. 2) Appreciate and explain why. 3) Choose two intentions (how you want to feel) each day and then find the evidence. 4) Look at the language that you use. Is it focused in lack or abundance? 5) "Do what you can, where you are, with what you have"- Mary Morrisey   Referenced in the Podcast: ARN Podcast Ep. 215: The Kate Houck Interview  To contact Michelle: My personal public profile Michelle Smiley New FB Group- Joyful Outliers: moving from WTF to FAB The Alignment Artist on Facebook Sign up for a Discovery Call  The Alignment Artist on YouTube michelle@thealignmentartist.com Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit.   ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!  

In this Episode: Life balance is something we try to work towards and often wish we had more of. In this interview with Mike Crowley, he discusses what he has done to improve his routines and develop habits to gain life balance. Life/work Balance. Habits and Routines. Take control of your time. Don’t be a squirrel. Eliminate distractions. Focus on the process. “You run the day, or the day runs you.” – Jim Rohn About Crowley Insurance: Crowley Insurance is a Property & Casualty Independent Agency that has been in business for over 60 years. We can write all forms of personal and commercial lines products. We represent a large number of national carriers along with many excess markets that allows us to place any type of business. At Crowley Insurance we pride ourselves on "Being Large Enough to Serve You, but Small Enough to Know You." Specialties: Property & Casualty Insurance    Referenced in the Podcast: “The Compound Effect” – Darren Hardy ARN Podcast Ep. 078: Yin-Yang To contact Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljcrowley1/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecrowley32/ Website: crowleyinsurance.com       Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit.   ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders   Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

Journey Together, Episode 2 from February 14, 2021Big Idea: "Following Jesus changes how we see the best and worst of life."Philippians 1:12-26 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we try to see our day-to-day through Heaven’s window?Are we confident enough in Jesus to do what He asks uniquely of us?Is our faith hope-filled?Additional resources:Read Philippians 1:1-11 The story of the beginning of the church in Philippi (Acts 16) Jesus said it’s better that He leaves so the Spirit will come (John 14:12-28) Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of UnsplashVisuals

Lifestyle of PrayerIntroductionPaul who once persecuted the Church, had Christians thrown in Prison even killed now prays for the church with such love and affection Paul loves the Church, because Jesus Loves the Church. He died for the church, It is the Bride of Christ. Paul's Love for the church is expressed in the way he Gives thanks, highlighting the Good news that is being worked in and through them. Paul's PrayerWe always pray for you, and we give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.Colossians 1:3-5 NLT Paul was full of Joy for the Church as he sees their love for people and their Confident hope. Questions Do you love the church? What is it you love about the church ?Why do you think Paul loves the Church?Have you lost Your Joy in your salvation? How do we get back our Joy of Salvation?What is hope is your confidence in?

Tell Me A Story, Episode 4 from December 20, 2020Big Idea: "God tells His story with us, but it’s always His story."2 Samuel 7 by by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we reflect on God’s experience walking with us?Are we prepared for God to love us more?Do we thank God for the blessings He promises?Additional resources:Read 2 Samuel 7Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of UnsplashVisuals

Tell Me A Story, Episode 3 from December 13, 2020Big Idea: "God’s stories are about rebuilding living relationships."Exodus 19-24 by by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we prepare to meet our Maker?Are we content with our picture of God?Will we celebrate what God communicates with us?Additional resources:Read Exodus 19Read Exodus 20Read Exodus 24Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of UnsplashVisuals

Tell Me A Story, Episode 2 from December 6, 2020Big Idea: "God’s testing is meant for our greatest blessing"Genesis 11-15 by by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)Questions:Do we allow pit stops to become our graves?Does our belief outweigh our questions?Will we walk with God in our testing?Additional resources:Read Genesis 11-15Psalm 1Stephen clarifies Abram’s itinerary (Acts 7:1-6)“I believe, help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24)Covenant sign of circumcision & new name (Genesis 17:1-14)Abram didn’t receive in his lifetime most of what he was promised (Hebrews 11:8-16)Audio VideoLinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of UnsplashVisuals

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Drew Manning at his website https://fit2fat2fit.com/, and on all social media platforms @fit2fat2fit. Drew Manning is a well known Keto coach, physical trainer, and NY Times Best Selling Author of the book Fit2Fat2Fit.  Best known for his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment that went viral as he documented his 75 pound weight gain and weight loss journey back in 2011. He’s been featured on TV shows such as Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The View and more. His experiment has become a hit TV show, called Fit to Fat to Fit, airing on A&E & Lifetime. Drew is someone who takes fitness and health very seriously and shares compassion with people who struggle with losing weight. He believes empathy is something that's missing from the fitness industry because not everyone understands how hard it can be. Empathy bridges the gap and is key to understanding why some people struggle with transformation. He’s back in the spotlight with a new challenge he is calling Fit2Fat2Forty! He will be purposely gaining weight AGAIN, while following select “fad” diets and doing them wrong and then losing the pounds by doing them right, all just in time for his 40th birthday in December 2020.   In this episode, we take a deep dive into Drew’s second fit2fat2fit journey, the importance of practicing mindfulness, how your diet affects your sex drive, sleep and more! "Living this lifestyle, eating whatever you want and not exercising...it doesn't just make you gain fat, it affects how you show up in your life. It affects you mentally and emotionally. You're a different version of you." Drew Manning Top Takeaways: Pitfalls of doing the ‘dirty’ diet versions of diets like keto, vegetarian, vegan, and paleo Possible long term impacts of yo-yo dieting  How your diet affects you physically, emotionally, and mentally How your lifestyle affects you sexually Today’s Questions: Do you think your message is negative at all? Weight and food are a mental game for a lot of people. So just wondering if you think it is the right message? What are you eating? What is your calorie intake compared to what it was before? How many pounds have you been gaining on average per week? Are you gaining weight faster this time around? And if so, would you attribute that to being older? Are you concerned the gain and subsequent loss is doing longer-term damage? Have you noticed anything specifically that's been glaring in your blood work since you’ve started? What are some of the things that you've noticed with sleep and mental clarity? What exercise are you doing and how does it compare to your usual routine? Do you have a training and diet strategy for dropping the weight? Will you use keto? Have you stopped doing meditation? Has the way that you're eating now and the fat gain, affected your sex drive at all? Are you at a point where it's exhausting to be eating this much? What's your favorite food that you've been eating?  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel gives a brief bio of guest Drew Manning @fit2fat2fit to the listeners! Episode 19: Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing [1:00] A little bit about Fit 2 Fat 2 Forty and the idea around empathy [3:00] If you’re enjoying the show the best way to share it is to take a screenshot and tag @rachelgregory.cns on Instagram and leave a review on iTunes!  [3:30] Rachel introduces guest Drew Manning @fit2fat2fit to the listeners! Episode 19: Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs, Keto & CrossFit, Training For 100-Mile Race with Drew Manning [4:00] Drew gives a breakdown of his first fit2fat2fit experiment and journey  [5:00] Complete Keto [5:30] What it was like crossing the finish line after a 100 Mile Race [7:30] Operation Underground Railroad [8:00] Drew chats about his second fit2fat2fit journey known as fit2fat2forty in hopes to raise awareness of the importance of empathy  [9:30] Question: Do you think your message is negative at all? Weight and food are a mental game for a lot of people. So just wondering if you think it is the right message? [13:00] Question: What are you eating? [15:30] Question: What is your calorie intake compared to what it was before? [17:30] Question: How many pounds have you been gaining on average per week? [18:30] Question: Are you gaining weight faster this time around? And if so, would you attribute that to being older? [20:00] Question: Are you concerned the gain and subsequent loss is doing longer-term damage? [22:00] Question: Have you noticed anything specifically that's been glaring in your blood work since you’ve started? [23:30] Question: What are some of the things that you've noticed with sleep and mental clarity? [26:30] Question: What exercise are you doing and how does it compare to your usual routine? [27:00] Question: Do you have a training and diet strategy for dropping the weight? Will you use keto? [29:30] Question: Have you stopped doing meditation? [30:30] Question: Has the way that you're eating now and the fat gain, affected your sex drive at all? [33:00] Question: Are you at a point where it's exhausting to be eating this much?  [34:30] Question: What's your favorite food that you've been eating? [36:30] Question: Is there anything that you've recently changed your mind about? [40:00] You can find Drew on his website https://fit2fat2fit.com/ and on all social media platforms @fit2fat2fit [40:30] If you’re enjoying the show the best way to share it is to take a screenshot and tag @rachelgregory.cns on Instagram and leave a review on iTunes!   --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

In this Episode: We talk with Darryl Sanford II, along with Dan and Stacy Chilbert about gratitude, and how you can use gratitude as a tool to make 2021 your best year yet! About Gratitude Summit: If your life is not going your way right now or hasn’t in a long while, we have something for you to try. And… it’s guaranteed to work! Gratitude should be developed into a habit of thinking and then being. At ARN we work really hard to be grateful every day. Like most of us, we fail from time to time. Recharging your batteries through physical and mental relaxation is base requirement for optimal health. However, what you do and what you focus your mind on, can and will have a significant difference in your outcome. With all of this in mind, we felt we wanted to bring back a few of our previous guests of our podcast that we feel show gratitude in a very meaningful way. We wanted to learn from them, and in turn, we hope you are learning right along with us. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with others. Thanks for being part of our ARN family. Theron & Mark About Darryl Sanford: Darryl Sanford II, a certified trainer, and self-proclaimed “Professional Nudgier” with the John Maxwell organization.  If you are part of a business or family, we talk about the leadership skills required to thrive in both, and how you can put them into practice NOW! Know yourself to grow yourself. Darryl Sanford II – Speaker, Trainer, Coach Darryl has worked with multiple companies, helping people get on the path of growth, fulfillment, and happiness.  He has been a follower of Dr. John C. Maxwell and his teachings for over 20 years believing in the leadership examples that John has developed and taught. He became a member of the John Maxwell Team in 2017. Full Bio: https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/darrylsanfordii/About Podcast Interview: ARN Podcast Ep. 173: The Darryl Sanford Interview-Part 1  ARN Podcast Ep. 174: The Darryl Sanford Interview-Part 2  To contact Darryl: Web: www.PerspectiveMentoring.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerspectiveMentoring/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-sanford-ii-878a7939/ John Maxwell: https://www.johnmaxwell.com/ Darryl’s Special Offer: Free coaching session giveaway. http://freecoaching.perspectivementoring.com/    About Dan Chilbert: Dan has been a schoolteacher for the past 26 years, owns a custom apparel business with his wife and most recently he and his wife have become Proctor Gallagher Institute Consultants, which is the focus of our talk today. A message from Dan and Stacey:       I have been an elementary school teacher in Liverpool for over 26 years.  Stacey and I have owned and operated Empire Specialty Printing for 10 years, a custom apparel business that focuses on screen printing, heat pressed vinyl, and embroidery.  However, we also deal in promotional products.  In addition to this, Stacey and I became Proctor Gallagher Institute Consultants in June of 2019. What it is that we have to offer through PGI can literally help everyone. Regardless of anyone's current level of achievement, we all have things that are holding us back from going even further.  Helping people to transform themselves to achieve all they want is what we can do. “We define ourselves by what we can’t do.” Personally, Stacey and I have been married for 27 years.  We have 4 awesome kids, ranging from 26 years old down to 19.  Maddy, our oldest, is the Director of Events for The Reading League. Jacqueline just finished her 2nd year of law school at SU.  Danny is a sophomore at Oswego, and Jillian is a freshman at LeMoyne College. An offer from Dan and Stacey:       Thank you to all of Theron & Mark’s loyal listeners!  Stacey & I were so honored to be a part of this Gratitude Summit, that we’d like to show our thanks by making this offer to you:  Anyone that requests to join our Mind Shift 180 Facebook group as a result of this podcast will be able to receive a free 30 minute coaching call with us.  We cannot wait to see you in the group!  Podcast Interview: ARN Podcast Ep. 183: The Dan Chilbert Interview To contact Dan and Stacey: E-mail: dan.chilbert@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chilbert-1819651a9/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.chilbert Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit.  ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

SERIES: GODLY LIVING IN A FOREIGN WORLDMESSAGE: Your Life: Living With the End in MindTEXT: 1 Peter 4:7–11MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis 1. Prioritize prayer (V. 7) - Refuse to be distracted. (1 Thes. 5:1–8) - Pursue spiritual discernment. (2 Pet. 3:11) - Questions - What on Earth are you here for? - Why on Earth are you here? - Why has God left you here? - What is it that you can do that no one else can do - What is the mission for your life? - What is the mission for our church? - What place does prayer have in your life? (Eph. 6:18; 1 Thes. 5:17; John 15:7; Zech. 13:9)2. Fervently love (V. 8) - Don’t let your love grow cold. (Rev. 2:2–5) - Let love do its work in your life. (Prov. 10:12) - Questions - How can I love others if I am not in love with the Lord? - How can I love others when they are wrong? - Do you need others to love you? - What hinders us from loving? (1 John 4:7–12) - Demonstrate Christian hospitality (V. 9) - Welcome others into your life and home.3. Don’t complain about serving. (3 John 5–11) - Welcome others into your life and home. - Don’t complain about serving. (3 John 5-11) - Questions - Do you welcome others into your life? - Are you meeting needs with love?Do you have genuine friendships? - Do you have a gracious spirit? - What is the motive of your giving?4. Serve one another as good stewards (V. 10) - God has given you grace to serve others. - Put His gifts to work in your life. - Questions: - How has God gifted you? - How are you serving now? - What hinders you from serving the Lord?5. Do all things for the Glory of God in Jesus (V. 11) - Do your best. - Live seriously. - Be real. - Be dependent on God. - Questions: - Are you living for God’s glory? - Are you giving Him the best of your life? - What will He say to you when your life is finished on Earth?

You've heard Sami say it a million times: “Personal finance is personal”. This philosophy applies at the very start of your debt free journey. Paying off debt is as personal as anything else in personal finance. It's kind of obvious... because it's in the name. That's why we're breaking down The Debt Snowball Method v. The Avalanche Method and what method works best with different scenarios. We explain what these two methods are, why each could work for you and more! IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: The Debt Snowball Method The Debt Avalanche Method The positives and negatives of both methods Why you may want to chose one or the other The benefits of making debt payoff personal to your situation Questions: Do you need a quick win with a small balance debt gone? Do you need to save money with the higher interest gone? Do you need a certain debt gone simply because it causes you stress? Do you owe family or the IRS? Do you have a deadline? Are you having a baby, moving to a different state, or changing careers? Play around with the timelines + the math. Then make out your own custom debt payoff plan. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Holiday Budget Guide *save 35% [Freebie] My Goals Timeline [Full Budgeting Worksheets] Digital Budgeting System [Debt Calculator] Easy Budget Get on the 1:1 Coaching waiting list —> Sami's YouTube Channel

Depression is a serious mental illness that affects most of us at some point in our lives through our friends, loved ones, or personally. Lots of folks have some experience of depression during their teen years, but what if that depths-of-the-ocean kraken never went away? What if there was an ongoing lingering threat that you could slip back into it at any time? My experience of depression has been sort of like that, an ongoing, cyclic struggle with depression that’s worse in the winter and then a little easier to manage when I’m out in the sun. I cope with therapy, UV light treatment, meds, and a host of strategies implemented from therapy. Currently, my depression is peeking through all of that as it’s January. Friends on meds have suggested I increase my dose in the winter, which is a great idea. Today, I have one of my older friends, wicked, on the show. Her experience with depression isn’t that different from mine, but I’ll let her tell you about it herself. Resources Unhelpful Thinking Sylte https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Unhelpful-thinking-styles https://twitter.com/odawnip/status/1003036622429016071 (or if broken see https://intimatevictor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unhelpful-thinking-styles.jpg ) Questions Do you identify as a person with depression? What have been your experiences and symptoms of depression as a teenager? How has it changed with age as you’ve grown and what is your experience of depression now? How have your self-perceptions of failure or success impacted your depression? (Thinking styles that don’t serve us, CBT) What’s your gender? How has gender stuff impacted your depression?

In this Episode: Lisa is a life coach, teacher, mentor, partner and soon-to-be-friend, who fiercely believes that you can create the life of your dreams…a life so fulfilling, you will never want to retire! About Lisa Liljeberg: Although she was born in the United States, Lisa considers herself a “citizen of the World.” She has spent more than 35 years living outside the continental US. She has lived in 5 countries, speaks 5 languages, and believes that if everyone spent 6 months living in another country, we would be a lot closer to world peace. Her first “real” job was as a Flight Attendant for Lufthansa, which started her life-long love of travel. She has also worked as a building contractor (yes, building houses with her own hands!), an Interior Designer, a waitress (many, many times!), bartender, fitness trainer, massage therapist and for the last 14 years, she has been guiding active vacations literally all over the planet. And, at age 57, she had her second mid-life crisis and went back to school for the second time, to study life coaching. So, when she says, “It’s time to stop daydreaming and start DARE-dreaming, she knows what she’s talking about!” She is a life coach, teacher, mentor, partner and soon-to-be-friend, who fiercely believes that you can create the life of your dreams…a life so fulfilling, you will never want to retire! She believes everything starts with a dream…everything! She is also a firm believer in real systems and real plans to make things happen! Her mission: For you to “Be a Dare-dreamer…do more than make a living. Make a difference!” Her motto: Enlighten up! Don’t take yourself so seriously…because life is meant to be fun! Lisa offers one-on-one coaching, a home-study program, and is available to speak at your event.  She also leads women’s retreats all over the planet with her Wild Thing Expeditions!  GIVE-AWAY: get your free eBook – How to be lucky, on purpose!  SPECIAL OFFER: The Wild Thing Quest: A Spiritual Quest and Practical Guide to “create a life you never want to retire from!” An 8-week home-study course – SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICE UNTIL DECEMBER 25, 2020: $49.95 USD https://daredreamers.net/self-guided-adventure/   Links: https://daredreamers.net/ https://wildthingexpeditions.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPl79z6R4cC5OT6qS590MAw   Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!

Welcome back Girlfriends and Guyfriends…..This week we are answering a few loaded session’s questions with Ricky(@rickydaking) and Chris(@vegantraplord) 1/2 of the @NWO podcast. Questions: Do you have to give up who you are to be in a relationship? Compromise and give and take; does it mean changing who you are? Should you expect your partner to change or should you accept them as they are? Follow us @therapeuticgirlfriends on IG or email us at: Therapeuticgirlfriends@gmail.com Please Subscribe, rate and comment on the streaming platform you listen on. For therapeutic services: www.psychologytoday.com and www.therapyforblackgirl.com

In this Episode: Brent is a Navy SEAL that has served 7 tours and 14 years of special operations. His new mission is as a philanthropist. About Brent Loyd: After serving 7 tours and having 14 years of special operations, Brent Loyd is no stranger to adversity, trauma, leadership, and accountability. He has since returned and found America to be different than when he left. He is on a mission to bring communities together across America, to plant seeds of healing and create safe spaces for people to be themselves.  Having been a part of missions like, International Network of Hearts, The Casualty Care Coalition, Compassion Services International and numerous philanthropic endeavors around the world some here in the middle of being at the Tip of the Spear on the War on Terrorism he’s got a lot of hurt, but a wealth of stories he was able to collect along the way.  While he may not know a lot about a lot of things, he is a treasure trove of knowledge in other ways.  He loves to share wisdom distilled through these experiences about communication, trauma, and his mission to heal.  He speaks about the enormously important topics where others may proceed with caution. He has worked closely with our nation’s leaders and top performers to execute missions with laser precision, like a scalpel… and been responsible for large explosions and messes, sometimes unplanned. Through that, he has learned to adapt, manage, and overcome the obstacles of life and shares his wisdom with others graciously.  Brent offers entertainment, enlightenment and unique perspectives not found anywhere else.  “Do what you can, when you can.”  To contact Brent: Email: BD@two-promises.com   www.two-promises.com https://two-promises.libsyn.com/rss  Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit.  ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders  Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!  

Silver Linings, Episode 4 from September 27, 2020 Big Idea: "God points us towards what’s best even through our disagreement." 1 Samuel 8 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) Questions Do we take responsibility for what’s ours? Are we so focused on what we want that we don’t see what we’re getting? Do we trust God as our Father?Additional resources:Read 1 Samuel 8God's instructions for a king as given to Moses (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)Audio LinksVisit our WebsiteWatch the video on YoutubeFollow our InstagramLike us on FacebookMusic by Blue Dot SessionsImages courtesy of UnsplashVideoVisuals

In this Episode: Jon is a martial artist, runner, business owner, and mental health advocate. Jon strives to be a continuous learner improving his martial arts and his business while maintaining a busy family life. About Jon Bidwell: Husband and Father of 3 beautiful kids Business owner 6th Degree Black Belt and Sensei Martial Artist for over 34 years Mental Health Advocate To contact Jon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bidwell-5b837018/ Email: Bidwell.Jonathanm@gmail.com https://shredkickboxing.wixsite.com/mysite 315-420-3584 Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders  Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results NOW!  

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Kristi Storoschuk at her website www.krististoroschuk.com or (www.getoldslowly.com), on Instagram @krististoroschuk and on twitter @krististors. Kristi Storoschuk, BSc (Hons.) is a science communicator with a research focus on ketogenic diets, metabolic therapies, and fasting for health optimization. She currently works alongside the world’s leading ketogenic researchers providing scientific education for the mainstream audience. Outside of her research, you will find her traveling the world, doing CrossFit, and optimizing her health through diet and lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about Kristi’s experiences with different diet protocols, how to use carbs as a tool while doing keto, the difference between nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketosis..and much more! "We want our bodies to use whatever fuel we throw at it because at the end of the day, basically every chronic disease is associated with metabolic inflexibility, insulin resistance, and systemic inflammation." Kristi Storoschuk Top Takeaways: How to shift your mindset to look at diets on a spectrum versus ‘one diet fits all’ mindset The difference between nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketosis Why too many veggies could be a negative thing for your gut health The importance of utilizing both fuel sources to maintain metabolic flexibility  Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill- Rachel introduces Kristi Storoschuk @krististoroschuk to the show [0:30] Kristi’s background and path leading into the health, wellness and holistic health  [4:30] Experimenting with different diets and CrossFit [9:00] A breakdown of the view of calories and plant based foods in the health space [13:30] Experimenting with the carnivore diet and some side effects felt during Crossfit  [16:00] Possible side effects of consuming too many plants/vegetables [27:30] Kristi’s view on the ketogenic diet involves… carbs!? [28:00] Episode 9: Stress and Fat Loss, Hormone Balance, and Carb Cycling with Ali Miller [28:30] Episode 6: Women’s Health and Related Keto Issues Specific to Women with Dr. Jaime Seeman [31:00] Instead of looking at food as a diet, look at the diets as a spectrum [35:00] Questions: Do you think that the carbs played a role in helping you to regain your period? Or do you feel like it was just because you increased your calorie intake? [46:00] Kristi’s views on exogenous ketones and benefits of using them [49:00] The difference between nutritional ketosis and exogenous ketosis [57:00] Question: Is there anything that you've changed your mind about in the last year and why?  [57:30] View on meat and carbohydrates in the diet! [59:00] It comes down to whole foods… and lack of food access sometimes [59:30] You can find Kristi on instagram @krististoroschuk or on her website https://krististoroschuk.com/ --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

In this Episode: Lee is a martial artist, marketer, blogger, and business owner. Lee strives to be a continuous learner, balancing his independent artistic spirit with a systematic, attention to detail work ethic. About Lee Goupil: Lee has worked in the fitness arena for most of his career. Lee has a hybrid role with the sales and marketing for Motionsoft, which is gym management software provider for 4 of the top 7 gyms in North America. Lee recently started Sushi Fitness a marketing company that niches for Martial Arts Schools and smaller boutique fitness centers, like yoga studios, Pilates, CrossFit. His goal is to help and provide affordable marketing to companies that normally couldn’t afford it. Personal Married with 2 kids Grew up in NH, moved to OR when I turned 18 then traveled the country. Now live outside of DC. Martial artist, competed in MMA, karate, and grappling tournaments. Started training when I turned 18. Passionate about writing, creatives, art.   To contact Lee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-goupil/ Email: lgoupil@motionsoft.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/fitness_sushi www.sushifitness.com www.motionsoft.net     Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!  

Margaret Palango is the Executive Vice President at Autoshop Solutions, Inc. based in Apex, North Carolina. She has overseen and been a key catalyst in Autoshop Solutions’ growth into the award-winning website design and internet marketing agency it is today. In her role as Executive Vice President, Margaret leads the Sales, Marketing, Services, and Development teams at Autoshop Solutions, as they continue to be the industry’s gold standard for internet marketing solutions. Margaret joined Autoshop Solutions in 2006 when she began establishing its brand position for quality website design and progressive internet marketing. During her time with Autoshop Solutions, Margaret has expanded her responsibilities. She started with direct client management before moving on to managing the entire website production process. Margaret enjoys taking every opportunity to share her marketing expertise with clients, employees, and fellow automotive industry professionals. She now spends her time working with industry partners to bring internet marketing solutions to the Automotive Aftermarket. When she is not working, Margaret enjoys spending time with her husband and children. On the weekend they can often be found driving their cars to a local PCA event. Margaret is an active member of the North Carolina Hurricane Region Porsche Club. 20 Questions: Do you have a strong intuition? Do you listen to it?Yes, daily! Relies on it for difficult decisions, never regrets listening to her intuition. Developed stronger in professional life. Any good habits that you would like to share?During COVID created a habit to do 10-minute yoga, continues to still do it. Sets tone for the day. Creates balance for the day   Do you still have the fire you had when you first started?Yes, feels like she's just getting started. Continues to grow and make changes. Stays new and fresh.   If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be?Writing (blog posts, stories etc). Would like to develop written communication skills. What is the latest book you read? Big take-a-way?“Fear is my homeboy” How to be the CEO of you, challenge, and let yourself grow along the way.   How do you manage work/life harmony?The calendar is the number 1 tool to prioritize. Everything is scheduled during the workday to minimize bringing any work home. Outsourcing chores at home so time at home is more fulfilling. Moves tasks on the calendar but never deletes them.  If you could send a message to yourself 10 years ago, what would you tell the younger YOU?Prioritize your personal time without guilt, guilt of trying to be everything to everyone. It’ll all be okay and you WILL get there.   What did you sacrifice in the early days to get where you are today?Trying to do it all and running yourself into the ground but doesn’t regret it because she learned from the experience. Do you see obstacles not as roadblocks but as opportunities?Yes, an opportunity every time. Love the challenge. Opportunity to grow. Often shares roadblocks with the team to put together a plan with a timeframe to get done.   What do you do for fun?Hike and take drives  Any secrets to ‘time suck’?Planning and prioritizing what you consume   How much training per year do you get?Personal development- Women in AutoCare conference  American Marketing Association- once a month lunch and learns, keeping up with trends   How does one start to build a strong business culture?Accountability for your team- when you hold your team accountable it builds trust which leads to teamwork  While working remotely they instilled virtual team meetings between different departments for clear communication and collaboration, a virtual happy hour once a month. Happy team members mean happy customers.    What are you doing to put the Customer first in your business?Customer success team- training the team and

In this Episode: Lisa Eklund is an equestrian performance coach/trainer and a business coach/consultant. Her personal journey and passion for mindfulness and self-awareness has led her to develop a unique style of coaching, consulting, teaching, and training. About Lisa Eklund: Lisa has 35 years of experience and training in the equine industry,18 years as a professor in the SUNY Morrisville Equine Science and Management program, business experience (both as an entrepreneur and counselor for The WISE Women’s Business Center), combined with her training and certification (Certified Professional Coach CPC) from the International Coach Academy give Lisa a strong foundation in both training, teaching, consulting and coaching. I love change and trying new things. I used to think maybe it was a bad thing to leave something and start anew. Was I always giving up? Was I a quitter? But no, I was not, and I am not. I am someone who thrives on creating a vision, starting things, and putting my all in to get them going so others can carry them forward. I am a very curious person by nature, and I love to brainstorm lots of ideas and decide which I should test out and which I should let go.  I am a creative person too and I really love gardening. It nourishes my creative, visionary spirit. When I start plants from seed, I never truly know what results I will get.  I never plant the same exact thing twice in the same place from year to year. So, I take a risk that it may look great or not so much. But that is okay as I learn from my mistakes and the beautiful accidents, I get are well worth it! I am always rewarded with a beautiful garden oasis that has its own unique personality each year. This is the spirit that I bring to my coaching and my business and equestrian clients, meeting them where they are and supporting them in finding who they genuinely want to be. I brainstorm with them and help them find their vision and give themselves permission to make a change. I then help support them in developing their curiosity, creativity, and confidence to start and run successful businesses or make positive changes in their riding. I bring my mindfulness training to help clients learn to pause, be more present and connect to their inner selves.  What a perfect fit this is for me and my clients! I get to be part of creating new things and finding new visions on a regular basis. I support my clients in a process that is easy for me but maybe not so easy for them. Just like with my garden I plant some seeds and offer support and allow the unique beauty of my clients shine through! I offer one-on-one coaching, group coaching, workshops and speaking opportunities. To contact Lisa: lisa@lisaeklund.com lisa@midfulequestrian.com www.lisaeklund.com www.mindfulequestrian.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-eklund-064b161a/ https://www.facebook.com/Lisa-Eklund-117011500087249 https://www.facebook.com/themindfulequestrian https://www.instagram.com/mindfulequestrian/ Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

Questions: Do you have 2 names? Would you consider adopting? What advice would you give other adoptees? What's one thing you'd ask your birth mom? What do you say to people who feel sorry for you being adopted?

In this Episode: Mitch is an independent revenue cycle consultant for the healthcare industry. He helps hospitals generate more revenue and increase cash collections. Mitch does that through improving customer service and customer experience and putting patients first. About Mitch Mitchell: An independent consultant and entrepreneur since 2001, Mitch specialize in many fields that, though they seem separate, converge magnificently. Mitch is an independent revenue cycle consultant. He helps hospitals generate more revenue and increase cash collections. Unlike most health care consultants, he tackles outpatient services when it comes to revenue; it is not always about cutting expenses. He works mainly from his home office, helping clients save on expenses as much as possible. Check this link to understand the process: http://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/chargemaster_chargecaptureprocess.html. Mitch is also a leadership and diversity trainer, coach and presenter. I work with individuals and companies on topics concerning working with employees (customer service, harassment, etc). Mitch is a professional speaker and presenter on multiple topics that include health care, leadership, diversity, social media, blogging and motivation. He has written two books on leadership, one on social media marketing, and have over 5,000 published articles.  Books Written by Mitch: Embrace The Lead Leadership Is And Isn't Easy Book Recommendation: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker To contact Mitch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttmitchell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ttmitchellconsulting Website: https://www.ttmitchellconsulting.com/ Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

In this Episode: Marc Mero, Former WWE Wrestling Champion and Author of How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet, reached the pinnacle of sports-entertainment success – then lost it all – but in the process discovered what’s most important in life. Everyone faces adversity. “It’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you get back up. You can do anything you set your mind to!” About Marc Mero: Marc Mero experienced his first crisis at age eight when his parents divorced. He grew up in a single-family home in a poor section of New York, but wrote down his dreams and goals, setting his sights on athletics. Marc worked hard to achieve success in hockey, football, boxing, and professional wrestling. After reaching the pinnacle of sports entertainment as a WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion, Marc suffered enormous loss and learned that money and fame can’t buy happiness. “It’s NOT what’s in your pocket; it’s what’s in your HEART that truly matters! “Some people are so special, so beautiful and have so much to offer this world. Sad thing is they just don’t see it. They need positive reinforcement. Tell them, "If you could see only half of what I see in you, then one day you'd realize how truly amazing you really are." -Marc Mero To contact Marc: Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/MarcMeroPage/ Website: https://thinkpoz.org/ TicTok: tiktok.com/@official.marcmero Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!  

SwordPlay - S3E7 (ep. 70) - Esther 6-10 Chapter 6 Summary and Questions: - Should the king’s insomnia be seen as an act of divine guidance which leads to the reading of the chronicles? (6:1) - Did Haman’s wife & friends not know that Mordecai was a Jew before their declaration of Haman’s inability to succeed against him? (6.13; cf. 5.13) Chapter 7 Summary and Questions: - Was Esther’s hidden Jewish identity key to the Jew’s salvation? (7:3) - Does the king really not remember agreeing to Haman’s plot? (7:5; 3:10-11) Chapter 8 Summary and Questions: - Why is it important to know that Haman was the son of Hammedatha? (8:5; 3:1, 10) - Which people in their right mind would still attack the Jews after this new edict had been decreed? Shouldn’t this eliminate the potential for any conflict? (8:11) - How would people become Jews? That seems stronger than the language of being a proselyte. (8:17) Chapter 9 Summary and Questions: - Why did the Jews not take any plunder after killing their enemies? (9:10, 15, 16) - Why was the author so concerned about the feast of Purim fading from their memory? (9:28) Chapter 10 Summary and Questions: - Do we have the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia? (10:2) - Why was it important to note that Mordecai rose to be second in command? (10:3) - Does the Church have authority to prescribe festival days/holy days? (see 9.29, “gave full written authority”) This week’s Featured Creature: Cherub/Cherubim view our website: swordplay.cast.rocks search "swordplay" in iTunes podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. Please "Like" us or even write a review. feel free to re-post to social media send questions and comments to: swordplaypodcast@gmail.com

In this Episode: Most business owners struggle with low sales, a lack of business growth, being overworked, underpaid and uncertain about their future. Jim guides business owners from frustration to certainty helping them build a business blueprint for their future. The majority of business owner have no written plan of how they will succeed. About James McEntire: I help guide business owners from their confusion to a place of certainty of what steps they need to do next to move towards their success. As a person you didn't graduate from high school without guidance and running a business was not meant for you to do it all on your own. Take these 3 steps to get your business success started. 1. Go to https://www.blueprintforselling.com/ for a free PDF download of the 5 things that will kill your business. While you are there take a look at the many blogs on business growth. 2. Scan my site to see if you feel comfortable with my business ideas and me. 3. On my website use the contact button to schedule a free 15+ minute visit with me to determine what steps you can take right now to turn your business into the success you deserve. Working with 100's of small businesses, being a business owner, I have experienced the excitement and the heartbreak you have experienced. Research shows over 50% of businesses fail yet this doesn't have to be YOU. I work with businesses who need to validate their business concepts, build a deeper engagement with their customers, need help moving their business forward, and those who are facing an obstacle. How do you stack the deck in your favor to succeed?  Get HELP. I may not be the person you are looking for. I only work with those individuals who are totally committed to their own success. I have learned how to run a business the hard way, running a successful business for 40 years and just recently selling it. I am a business guide and certified coach, speaker, trainer, and workshop presenter. My business Blueprint for Selling focuses on business owners who will spend the time and effort to succeed. To contact James: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcentire-7823a353/ Website: https://www.blueprintforselling.com/  Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!  

In this Episode: Senior Vice President & Global Brand Leader, Marriott Classic Select Brands Leads vision, strategy and execution for all facets of global positioning, strategy, product design, guest experience programming and marketing for a portfolio of seven brands encompassing Courtyard, Fairfield, Residence Inn, Four Points, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites and Protea, representing 40% of the fee income for the company from over 4000 hotels worldwide.   About Janis Milham: Janis is a highly motivated and seasoned executive skilled in orchestrating business strategy and operational excellence for major Fortune 500 corporations, with experience leading revenue growth, integration, strategic planning, and cost containment in the Hospitality Industry. Visualizes broad situations and executes focused strategies through exceptional leadership, with command of the details necessary to ensure the successful resolution of complex issues. Skilled in quick thinking and devising creative solutions to complex problems, capturing increased efficiency and productivity. Excels in the leadership and implementation of business planning processes while developing strategies to meet future challenges; leads major initiatives focused on growth and improved collaboration, as well as internal process improvement and efficiency. Areas of Expertise: *Operations Leadership *Revenue Growth *Cost Containment *Business Growth *Mentoring/Coaching *Process Improvement *Brand Management *Team Leadership *Strategic Planning & Execution *Transformational Change Career Achievements: *On bi-annual basis, directs a $12M budget for the planning and execution of the Marriott Select Brand General Manager Conference, which draws 4000 attendees. *Co-founded the Marriott Headquarters Women's Leadership Networking Group, growing the organization to encompass over 100 participants. *Led a high profile re-branding and repositioning initiative, converting 90% of the 800 properties to the new Courtyard by Marriott brand. *Recognized by one of Marriott's largest Ownership group as Host General Manager of the year. *Skilled in expanding brands in international markets, launching and growing the Fairfield Brand in Asia Pacific. To contact Janis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-milham-8660a31/ Website: makingboldmoves.com  Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

In this Episode: Daniel is the founder of The Mastering College to Career Academy, a step by step guide to graduating college with a job. He is an Author, Podcaster, and personal brand expert. He believes that relationships are the true currency. About Daniel Botero: Best Selling Author: Mastering College to Career -A modern guide to landing your dream job before graduation Can you imagine spending 4-6 of the best years of your life in college and graduating without a job? Unfortunately, this is the reality for many people. Studies show that 2 out of 3 students’ graduate college without a job lined up, and 40% of students never work in a job that requires their degree. By reading this book, you will learn how to avoid becoming part of these statistics and instead learn how to graduate college with your dream job.   International Keynote Speaker: Mastering College to Career Keynote As a speaker who has addressed students from over 30 Universities and reached thousands of young people, Daniel is the perfect speaker for schools and organizations that are serious about getting their students jobs! My interactive speech delivers practical strategies that can be used immediately by students to take away their fear of graduating without a job and instead teach them how to land their dream job. Students will learn: How to perform a self-assessment that will give them clarity about their future How to strategically plan their college career to become the ideal candidate Why landing their dream job is an open book test A networking strategy that will help them land the interview How to stand out among the hundreds of other students applying for the same job How to land their dream job!   Top Rated Podcaster: In this podcast, we help take away the fear of graduating without a job and instead teach you how to master college and land your dream job! We explore topics such as networking, interviewing, resume writing, and many more. Not only do I speak on these topics, but I also interview other subject matter experts including CEO’s, University Presidents, and Industry Experts. I also interview college students as well in hopes that you will relate to at least one of their stories. If you are a college student looking to get ahead, look no further! To contact Daniel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanielbotero/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/006SHPw5LYynW9gHesd0GQ Website: https://www.masteringcollegetocareer.com/ Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!  

DIANA NIGHTINGALE BIO Diana Nightingale, affectionately known as, The First Lady of Transformation, is an author, international speaker, founder of The Nightingale Academy and the widow of Earl Nightingale. Diana began her speaking career in the 1970’s, speaking at State Level venues as an advocate for inner-city teens; she served on the Lee County Mental Health Association, in Ft Myers Florida where she co-founded a 24-hour help line. After marrying Earl Nightingale, she recognized the value of his messages and wanted to make them more readily available to everyone, and together, she and Earl formed Keys Publishing in 1987, with the mission statement: “Unlocking doors through education.” Since the passing of Earl Nightingale in 1989, Diana has dedicated her life to the continuation of the work they started together and has recently created, The Nightingale Academy. In one of his programs, Earl Nightingale says that if one, “…spends one extra hour of study per day, you will become a national expert in five years.” Through the Academy, we make it easy to accomplish becoming an expert in how to live your life more successfully.” To Contact Diana: Website: www.earlnightingale.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnightingale25 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-nightingale-a41aa062/ Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST BLOG SERIES MESSAGE 1 – WHO ARE YOU? It Is Not About Me It Is About Him and What He Has Done For me (He gave me a new life and identity) 7/12/2020 8:28:07 AM We live in a world today that is filled with constant attacks on our identity in a variety of ways.  Covid -19 Mob Protestors -Hate Crimes-Abortions- The list goes on. I will be doing a 6-part blog on this Our Identity In Christ I have a service I bought into a few years ago that I hope that I would never have to use which is called “Lexington Law and All Clear ID”.  Now, this isn't an advertisement for them, however I had to use them for I was a victim of identity theft 3 times, decides they did provide some backup to help get me out of that mess.  I guess one doesn't really know if it works until you need them and I had too, and it did provide some sense of security. In addition, the Word of God lets us know there is one part of Satan's work that he does his best at and that is to be “the accuser of the brethren” yet we can see that one day he will be dealt with for all of eternity: Revelation 12:10 (NKJV) 10  Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. I'm glad for that day that will come soon, but for now, we know that the enemy's desire is to trip you up in your mind by making you feel like you are “less than” when God has declared that you are “more than”! Most of the accusations coming from the enemy try to convince us that we aren't who God says we are, and in fact, never will be! I've been going back and forth as to if I should share a series of blogs messages on “Our Identity in Christ” and as I watched the movie “Overcomer”  with my wife awhile back , it served as a confirmation that indeed the time is now to share this Series with you and will most likely consist of about 6 messages as follows: Message 1 – Who Are You? Message 2 – More Than a “Work” Message 3 – More Than a Servant Message 4 – More Than Chosen Message 5 – More Than Crucified Message 6 – More Than a Conqueror Throughout this Series, we are going to be sharing many scriptures that bring out the truth that we are IN CHRIST and CHRIST IS IN US! For now, I want to read 2 Scriptures that share this powerful truth: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Colossians 1:27 (NKJV) – 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. WE MUST KNOW WHO WE ARE If you have seen the movie “Overcomer” then you have been blessed to watch a movie that is powerful and inspirational.  If you have not seen it, then I encourage you to go watch it, or at least get the DVD or check to see if it is on Vudu.  And by the way, bring your tissues as it will grab you by the emotions and not let go too quickly. (yes, I got teary eyed) There is a scene within the movie that hit home when I watched it and I have no doubt, it did with you as well and I wanted to play it for you now.  (check the link below) Keep in mind that the man lying in the hospital bed is blind, and since many of you haven't seen the movie, I don't want to give his story away.  Yet he asks a question that each one of us need to consider in our own lives. PLAY MOVIE CLIP – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgqaGu9KlDw&list=PL1xkCp_xGsnrMQCOn-RNytRDBqsvP9-yR&index=7&t=0s If I were to walk around the sanctuary today asking each one of you this question “Who Are You”, then I imagine I would receive quite a variety of answers.  We are much better at asking this question of people “So what do you do”? I get it that it's a great way to open a conversation with people but “what people do” doesn't really define who they are! I was asked the other day by someone in the church if they knew what someone else in the church who has attended here for years does for work, and while I was a bit embarrassed I didn't know, at least I was happy that I know them for more than “what they do”. Of course, I know what many of you do for work, but I would encourage you to never let that be what determines “who you are”.  Never allow that to be the measure of other people as well! The statement that was made in this clip is powerful:  “Your identity will be tied to whatever you give your heart to” We are going to get to this point later in the message, but when we know “who” we are, then we will find it far easier to find out “why” we are.  If we begin to realize that the “who” we have become is out of line with the Word of God, then there is nothing so important as getting back in that place we need to be. I'm going to take a moment to be a bit transparent with you and perhaps you can relate a bit to what I'm about to say. There are times in my life I talk to myself- (a lot).  I'm sorry, but that's just the case.  No, I haven't really started to answer and I'm hoping that doesn't happen thanks be to God. I'm not the healthiest person I have several medical conditions to include PTSD, at times I feel incredibly sad that I'm not able to do the things I want to do with my family, or afraid something might trigger my PTSD. Here's my “confession” during these moments – I will say under my breath “What a dummy, what a loser you served in the military and cannot even walk a half a mile” – Almost immediately a conviction comes into my spirit that those are words I shouldn't be saying because eventually, I might just believe it! Proverbs 23:7 King James Version (KJV)7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. There's nobody here today that enjoys criticism, but I've found that the one who is harder on me than anyone else, is myself! To be honest, I think we get in the way of God getting through to us about who we are in Him more than anyone else! Together we are going to learn some powerful things throughout the Series of WHO we are in Christ and realize that there is a purpose for the Believer in knowing this.  Please keep me in prayer as I work on this blog It changes our outlook on the past, present and future! 1 John 3:2 (NKJV) 2  Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Not only do we need to Know Who We Are: WE MUST REMEMBER WHO WE WERE Now, before you begin to think this is a bad thing and that I'm encouraging you to stay anchored to your past, please know that it's a good thing to remember who we were so that we aren't tempted to repeat that in our lives. Ephesians 2:11-12 (NKJV) 11 Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh--who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands.  12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. While this scripture might seem that it doesn't relate to us today as we often don't even think about the fact that we are Gentiles who have been invited into this great covenant of promise given to the Jewish people, but in fact, this is the case! Look and Listen to what Paul and Barnabas told the believers in the early church:' Acts 13:46 (NKJV) 46  Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. When they said “spoken to you first” meant that the Gospel or Good News of Jesus Christ was shared with the Jewish people first, but since they (for the most part) rejected it, then the Gospel was being opened up to the Gentiles which includes most, if not all of us here today! But he told them to remember something as we can see in verse 12 and that is that they “had no hope” and were “without God in the world”! Paul didn't just tell them to forget about the fact that they used to be hopeless, but he told them to remember it as we read in Eph. 2:11 – “Therefore Remember” Often, we can't really appreciate the blessings we have now without realizing what we didn't have before knowing Christ! There's a song Brenda has sung called “It's My Desire” to live for Jesus and the lyrics go like this: “If you could see where Jesus brought me from and where I am today, then you would know the reason why I love Him so” I've never quite understood why people turn their backs on God only to go back to a life of hopelessness – Perhaps they were told the lie that the Christian life is one of total bliss without problems, instead of the fact that we do indeed have problems, but at least now we have a wonderful Savior to walk the journey with us! Paul makes sure that this reality is not just skipped over or ignored so they can get to the reality of - Ephesians 2:13 (NKJV) 13  But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. He recognizes that one of the best ways to appreciate the nearness of Christ is that we take some time to remember how far away we were from Christ! This is why I believe in the tremendous value of having groups like Teen Challenge in to share not only where they are now, but also how far they've come. They often share testimonies not to glorify the past, but to appreciate their present and future even more!  Also, to give warning to those who might think a life of sin is the way to go. In a couple of month we will  go through another Anniversary of the terrible attack on America we often refer to as 9-11 – As the years go by and we get farther away from the attack, there is a tendency to forget about that day so we often hear these words “Remember 9-11”. Why would we be encouraged to remember something that was such a tragic event?  Not just to appreciate the freedom we have now, but to also make sure we don't repeat mistakes that led up to 9-11 in the first place!  I believe it's especially important that we remember where we were without Christ!  I realize that may be more difficult for some such as those of us who grew up in the Church, but I pray the Holy Spirit opens our eyes to the “hopelessness” there was and continues to be without Christ! We are told in Ephesians 2:12 to “remember” but we are told by the same writer, Paul the Apostle in Philippians 3:13 to “forget” - Philippians 3:13 (NKJV) 13  Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, The context of this scripture in Philippians 3 is that he had gained tremendous knowledge of Christ in the past and had victory after victory.  Yet, the idea is that he would not settle on those accomplishments but that he would press on for more of what God had available for him. In other words, while he was satisfied with what Christ had done for him, he knew there was more to have, and he was willing to leave it all behind to reach forward to the great things ahead! Remember the past, but don't be overcome by the past! Your past should not determine your future! Even your past victories are nothing in comparison to your future victories! I believe that if we KNOW WHO WE ARE, and REMEMBER WHO WE WERE, it will also help us as: WE MUST KNOW WHY WE ARE John 15:16 (NKJV) 16  You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. Jesus chose these disciples and appointed them to spread the gospel and bear fruit for God's kingdom. The Lord chooses each believer to be a branch in the Vine—a branch that bears fruit that will last. The remaining, or lasting, fruit means either new believers whose faith perseveres, or the enduring quality of the fruit of the Spirit—especially brotherly love. I may not know much about growing and harvesting apples, but this I do know.  If I were to plant an apple tree and it grew to the point that it could soon produce apples, and I decided that I wanted to cut one of the branches off, put it in a planter in my house so I could watch the apples grow, it just wouldn't happen! Why?  Because at the point it was separated from the tree, it lost its purpose.  It was no longer a branch that would bear fruit and it wouldn't matter how much you watered it or talked to it.  The purpose was for it to bear fruit and the ONLY way it could happen was by staying attached to the tree where it would be nourished and fed. You and I are called to produce fruit, and fruit that remains.  In other words, as Disciples of Christ, we are called to produce more Disciples of Christ.  In addition, we are to get involved in Kingdom work, and do our best to involve others in Kingdom work. We can be involved in a lot of things and those things may be good things, but are they going to produce fruit for the Kingdom of God? John 15:4-5 (NKJV) 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.  5 I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. This relationship with Christ goes both ways.  When we abide in Him, and He abides in us, then the natural (or supernatural result) is that we will bear much fruit! While we all have been called to bear fruit, God uses each one of us in a different way to accomplish the task.   We don't all bear fruit the same way, but the important thing is that we are staying connected to the vine! If you read the entire passage of John 15:1-7 it mentions the word “abide” a total of 8 times. The word “abide” comes from the Greek Word “meno” which means “to stay connected to, immerse yourself in, draw upon, rely upon, depend upon” – In other words, just like the Son could do nothing apart from the Father of eternal value, so you and I cannot function to our full capacity without staying connected to the Vine (Jesus). Again, your specific “why” is most likely different than anyone else around you, but your general “why” is that you bear fruit!  I pray that you will experience fulfillment and joy like never before as you know and understand your “why”.  As you function in God's perfect plan and will for YOUR life and realize with Him “in you” and “you in Him” tremendous things will be accomplished for the Kingdom! How do we abide in Christ?  Prayer or communicating with Christ Reading the Word – Allowing Him to communicate with us (Don't always be looking for “a word”, when you can go to “the Word” Attend Church Faithfully The Bible says in: John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. It is interesting that the Lord moves away from “Abide in me, and I in you” that we see earlier in John 15, and he says now, “if my words abide in you” – It's important to know that when we truly abide in Christ and allow His words to abide in us that we are going to be so full of the presence of God that the farthest thing from our minds will be asking for “things” that we believe will finally make us happy. When we have the mind of Christ, we recognize that like Jesus, souls coming to Him and doing the Will of the Father will be bread and water for our hungry and thirsty souls.   John 4:34 (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. While I believe we serve a God who wants to meet our needs, and He does when we obey Him, He knows that when His words abide in us, we want to do His will more than our own! Questions: - Do you need to know Christ today as Savior? - Do you struggle at times against the accusations of the enemy? - Do you need to take hold of God's promises about your future?

Apply for the summer special: https://www.colossusfitness.com/onlinecoachingWelcome to Mailbox Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness. In this episode we talk about some of the best snacks and tips for hard gainers, our favourite underrated exercises and much more. Links talked about in episode: ➢Join our Official Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/572025953684851/➢Join our weekly challenge (Limber 11): https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/limber-11-the-only-lower-body-warm-up-youll-ever-need.html➢Exercise finder: https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/➢Top tips for hard gainers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sZ4LWhpbO4Josh's quote: “It’s a slow process but quitting won’t speed it up.” Kyle's quote: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great” Zig Zigler Client shoutout: EVERYONE! Questions:Do you lower deadlifts down or kinda drop them? And if so, is it different for maxes or different sets. What’s your fav new exercise you overlooked in the past or never done? Best snacks for hard gainers? Thumps over bar around the bar during a pullup? Or does it even matter? I'm having trouble getting myself out of bed early. What would you suggest? **Note** I do set multiple alarms, but doze back off because I'm so tired. Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening. Support the show (https://www.colossusfitness.com)

In this Episode: Magda is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, 1st generation American, best-selling Author, and business owner. In this interview we discuss The Freedom Triangle: Time, Health and Mind and how implementing it can greatly impact your life. About Magda Khalifa: Magda Khalifa, Founder of the Freedom Triangle, is a 1st-generation American, US Army combat veteran, business owner, speaker, and bestselling author of “American DREAM: Discipline, Resilience, Endurance, Adaptability, and Mentorship to Succeed and Win in Life“. After witnessing the attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001, she left her comfortable life behind to join the military. After two tours in Iraq she struggled with transition and health issues. Magda succeeded in turning her life around and shares her success path through the Freedom Triangle framework, introduced to the world in her memoir. She has since launched the first combat veteran owned fragrance line, Triangle Fragrance, featuring “Confidence” for women, and “Victory” for men. Magda continues to inspire and guide people by speaking about her unique story, perspective, and example of no-excuses, all-in tenacity, and grit.  To contact Magda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magda.khalifa.usa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magdaKhalifaOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdakhalifa/ Websites: https://www.magdakhalifa.com Fragrance Company: https://www.trianglefragrance.com Freedom Triangle: https://www.thefreedomtriangle.com Book: https://www.americandreamthebook.com Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

In this Episode: Denis is a martial artist, fitness trainer, and strength & conditioning specialist who is dedicating his life to the study and promotion of kung fu, boxing, fitness, and health & wellness. We discuss how to find your purpose and to make the necessary changes to live your dream life. About Denis Ark: Denis Ark has devoting his life to serving others by helping them change their lives for the better in every aspect. Denis is constantly studying, practicing, learning, and testing himself. He has over 20 years’ experience in sports training, martial arts competition, boxing, strength training, and overall knowledge of health & wellness. He is continually learning and striving to become the best version of himself and offering his knowledge and wisdom to others for them to do the same. “It’s an inside job!” – Denis Ark “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” – Napoleon Hill To contact Denis: E-mail: Invinciblearkfitness@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisark/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/invincible_ark/ Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow

In this Episode: Dan has been a schoolteacher for the past 26 years, owns a custom apparel business with his wife and most recently he and his wife have become Proctor Gallagher Institute Consultants, which is the focus of our talk today. About Dan Chilbert: I have been an elementary school teacher in Liverpool for over 26 years.  Stacey and I have owned and operated Empire Specialty Printing for 10 years, a custom apparel business that focuses on screen printing, heat pressed vinyl, and embroidery.  However, we also deal in promotional products.  In addition to this, Stacey and I became Proctor Gallagher Institute Consultants in June of 2019. What it is that we have to offer through PGI can literally help everyone. Regardless of anyone's current level of achievement, we all have things that are holding us back from going even further.  Helping people to transform themselves to achieve all they want is what we can do. “We define ourselves by what we can’t do.” Personally, Stacey and I have been married for 27 years.  We have 4 awesome kids, ranging from 26 years old down to 19.  Maddy, our oldest, is the Director of Events for The Reading League. Jacqueline just finished her 2nd year of law school at SU.  Danny is a sophomore at Oswego, and Jillian is a freshman at LeMoyne College. To contact Dan: E-mail: dan.chilbert@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chilbert-1819651a9/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dan.chilbert Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

It’s the time of year for priest re-assignments, and on this episode, Bishop explains the changes taking place for several parishes across our Diocese…. as well as how those decisions are made. Then Bishop continues his series on the Matriarchs of the Old Testament…this time, he focuses on Leah and Rachel, the wives of Jacob. It’s quite the story. The show wraps up with Bishop answering listener-submitted questions. Questions: • Do you find it harder to evangelize to those who are indifferent about the faith as opposed to those who are staunchly against it? How can we spread the faith to those who just don’t seem to care about religion? • Is it appropriate to say an illness is God’s will? Or is it more accurate to say that God is allowing the illness to happen? • Can you talk about the difference between forgiveness in a relationship versus reconciling a relationship? In other words, I understand the importance of forgiving people who have hurt me, but am I obligated to resume the relationship with that person? • What are some books you would recommend for a Catholic high school english class? • If humans are born with an inclination to sin, why are we encouraged to reproduce when it just increases the amount of sin in the world? • While there is a lot of talk about young adults leaving the Church, I have also noticed a lot of young people who are very passionate about their faith. What can they do to take their faith to the next level? • Do you think the saints feel emotions in heaven? In other words, do they feel sad when they see family and friends struggling on earth? Or feel happy when they see us succeed? • If you could choose one saint to be your spiritual advisor, who would it be?

In this Episode: George is a family man, an ultramarathoner and operates an extraordinarily successful Executive search and recruiting firm, balancing them all extremely well. In this interview we discuss personal branding, how to vet people, the importance of gratitude and what drove him to complete several Ultra-Marathons. That’s 80 kilometers people! George McGehrin has for close to 20 years, George has run a national executive search and recruiting firm mostly dealing with executive search and leadership at the C-Suite level. His clients have been at the CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO, CIO roles throughout the U.S., Europe, and South America. They include small startups to global organizations. Most of the companies you will have heard of or even use their products. “It really comes down to who has more discipline, you or time.” – George McGehrin Besides managing his firm, George also works with similar executives to helping them empower their career in branding and their coaching skills. To contact George: E-mail: george@mcgehringroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmcgehrin/ Website: https://www.mcgehringroup.com Questions: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

Each of us is looking for relationships that help us feel seen and known and loved. A spiritual friendship can be a safe place to bring all of who you are, to receive understanding and support during life’s struggles, and to enjoy the goodness of life as well. Join Kit and friends today as they talk about the gift of spiritual friendship.Highlights:"…Spiritual friendship begins in God, continues in God, and is perfected in God…""…this is not all of who you are, but where you are today…"Questions:Do you have an ache for a friendship with someone like this?Is the Lord calling you to take the first step?Would you be willing to pray for these friends to come close?Transcription:Full Transcription Available hereOriginal music by Shannon Smith. Audio engineering by Gabriel @ DelMar Sound Recording.Support the Show!

Often we don’t understand how our past impacts our lives and struggles and challenges that we’re currently having. Spending time with God, getting to know and understand our stories, can help us be aware of and heal from past experiences.Highlights:“what kinds of things might have happened, that have created some of the ways they think about themselves or life…”“our stories, each one is unique and has a purpose”“we don’t know the questions to ask, the doors to stop at that are significant…”Questions:Do you believe your story matters?What is the biggest barrier to sharing your story?Have you brought your full story to the Lord?Mentions:CoachingTranscription:Full Transcription Available hereOriginal music by Shannon Smith. Audio engineering by Gabriel @ DelMar Sound Recording.Support the Show!

Questions? Do you have them? Well, I want to answer them...hit me up @splittip on Instagram in the DM’s or on Twitter under Friction Addiction! Love to hear your thoughts, questions, etc... Stay safe everyone!

The hoes chat about how folks in 2020 are defining and navigating political beliefs on dating apps,  shame and nuanced approaches to dating, losing friendships after pregnancy, and much more! Hoe(s) of the Week:  Emeka and Danielle E. Self Care Tip: A reminder:  Be gentle with yourself.  Fuck That (Currents Events): How dating app users are considering their personal politics when it comes to finding potential partners.  Topics Include: Tinder, OK Cupid, Climate Change, and Sam’s deep personal shame.  Fuck Me (Our Lives): The #HowSamanthaGotHerGrooveBackChallenge, Bad Boys 3, Personal growth, and Sam’s deep personal shame. Fuck You (Your Lives):  I feel disowned by my friends after giving birth to my first child, help! Topics include: Grieving friendships, pregnancy, navigating relationships with depression, life stages, and a tad bit more on Sam’s deep personal shame.  HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to keep up with this conversation on social media and let others know that you are listening.  SPONSOR(S) You! Thanks for your continued support homies! RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES New York Times Politics and Dating Survey is closes but here’s the article that came of it:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/18/reader-center/politics-dating-apps.html & Here are the Questions: Do you screen potential dates for their political beliefs on dating apps? If so how? How do you signal your own political beliefs on your dating profiles? Are there lines you won’t cross when it comes to dating someone who disagrees with you on a politically charged topic? How important are a person’s politics when you’re dating or beginning a relationship? WEBSITE  InnerHoeUprising.com PAY A HOE  http://Paypal.me/innerhoe https://www.patreon.com/InnerHoeUprising  WRITE IN EMAIL ihupodcast@gmail.com (mailto:ihupodcast@gmail.com) CALL IN VOICE MAIL (404) 491-9158 SPEAKING GIGS Wanna pay us to speak at your school or conference about sex positivity, black feminism, or the other kinds of topics we discuss on this show?  We’d love to! To book us, send us a line to ihupodcast@gmail.com  MUSIC  Opening: “Queen S%!T” by SheReal https://soundcloud.com/shereal/04-queen-s-t-produced-by   Fuck That: “Keeping it Cool Witchu” Chhoti Maa Fuck Me: "Party on the Weekend" King Kam X DVRKAMBR  Fuck You: "Chandelier" Dramangar End: “Yeah Yeah” Abstract Fish Co ENGINEERING AND EDITING BY  Name Your Shame Sam SOCIAL MEDIA Join our Facebook Group! “Inner Hoe Uprising CUMmunity” https://bit.ly/2NfFH3A Inner Hoe Uprising| IG: @InnerHoeUprising | Twitter: @InnerHoeUprisin  Akua | IG & Twitter: @heyyakuagirl  Sam | IG & Twitter: @slamridd  Travel IG: @carmensamdiego  #black #woman #sex #feminist #womanist #Comedy #raunchy #queer #pride #quiltbang 

Questions: Do you believe in the Calvinist or Arminian soteriological position? Do you believe there are individuals born who are not God's chosen people? Why would God choose some and not others? In relation to John 3:16 would you address the scope of the atonement? 2 Peter 3:9 who is the "all" that this passage addresses? Is God wringing His hands in Heaven waiting to see if they'll repent? Define Dispensationalism? How does this pertain to Infant Baptism? Does baptism replace Circumcision? Address the concept of having no presuppositions, are we supposed to be neutral when we approach the Bible? What does it mean to say Jesus and the Father are consubstantial?

We’re finally wrapping up our series on wings with 1w9, the driest saint aka the idealist aka Ghandi aka people without facial hair apparently Tritypes still don’t exist Questions: Do you or your family or friends have vague explosive energy Do you have facial hair Would you go to a rage room Do you have road rage Did you leave the oven on Did you lock the door Do you work in activism Resources for today’s episode: Resources: Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery, Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram, 16 Types and REDDIT *some more to be added, stay tuned

In this episode: Political Thrillers, are they even real? At the very least we think they’re terrible! Plus: Weird politics, macho men being manly, drinking lots of coffee, secret tunnels, and more! [Also: Anna and Matthew sound...not great this episode due to microphone issues. This will be fixed for future episodes!] You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Books We Read This Month Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth The Affair by Lee Child All Fall Down by Ally Carter The President is Missing by Bill Clinton,  James Patterson, and David Ellis Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews Call for the Dead by John le Carré House of Cards by Michael Dobbs Other Media We Mention The Shape of the Ruins by Juan Gabriel Vásquez Hark, a vagrant by Kate Beaton The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Big Lebowski (Movie) The West Wing (TV series) Designated Survivor (TV series) Battlestar Galactica (TV series) Red Sparrow (Movie) House of Cards (TV series) Secret Nation (Movie) Race Course Road by Seema Goswami (Indian Political Thriller) The feminist political thriller that you can’t not read The Honest Season by Kota Neelima (Indian Political Thriller) The Honest Season review: An engrossing political thriller that moves at a good pace The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn Links, Articles, and Things So You Want to get into Political Thriller Books? (BookRiot) Political Thrillers for Teens: A Booklist (Stacked Books) Rob Ford Acting President of the United States (Wikipedia) Free Music Archive The Free Music Archive is closing this month Questions Do you like political thrillers? Can you recommend any political thrillers from other countries, written by women, or from a leftist perspective? Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, December 4th when we'll talk about Board Games and RPGs. Then come back on Tuesday, December 18th for our last genre of the year, Nature/Outdoors nonfiction!  

This week on Office Hours, TK and Isaac answer questions about gap year programs and saving for your child's education. Then, Isaac gets fired up about the argument that "not everyone is cut out for college." Questions: - Do gap year programs really address the need for college alternatives? - Would it make me a selfish parent to not save for my child's college education? Topics Discussed: - The significance of TK and Isaac's locations today - Gap year programs - Comfort with being misunderstood - Taking responsibility as a parent - Educations savings plan - Bad arguments for college - Don't base your career on what works for 'the average' person - Degrees don't magically get you jobs - The gap between what college grads think they can do and what employers think they can do If you’d like Isaac & T.K. to give their two cents on your toughest professional challenges, email your questions to tk@discoverpraxis.com to be answered in upcoming Office Hours episodes! _____________ Praxis is a twelve-month program that places young people with startups to apprentice, learn, grow, and walk away with valuable career skills. Learn more at: http://discoverpraxis.com/ Apply now at : https://www.discoverpraxis.com/apply

TODAY'S SERMON NOTES:   CHURCH MACRO PURPOSES EVANGELISM RELATIONSHIPS SPIRITUAL TRAINING MINISTRY WORSHIP    SPIRITUAL PROGRESS BULLSEYE What is the BULLSEYE? What is our SYSTEM? Who are we TARGETING?   MARK 16:15 AMP (Jesus said) GO into all the world and PREACH and PUBLISH openly the GOOD NEWS (the GOSPEL) to every creature [of the WHOLE HUMAN RACE]. PREACH – kēryssō - To share with gravity and authority! GOSPEL – euaggelion – evangelism/evangelist –  enthusiastic advocate (Websters)   1 CORINTHIANS 14:1, 23-25 NKJV (Paul said) PURSUE LOVE, and desire spiritual [gifts], but especially that you may prophesy. ... 23 Therefore if the WHOLE CHURCH comes together in one place, and all SPEAK WITH TONGUES, and there come in [those who are] UNINFORMED or UNBELIEVERS, will they not say that YOU ARE OUT OF YOUR MIND? SLIDE 15 24 But if all PROPHESY, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is CONVINCED BY ALL, he is CONVICTED BY ALL. 25 And thus the SECRETS OF HIS HEART ARE REVEALED; and so, falling down on [his] face, HE WILL WORSHIP GOD and report that GOD IS TRULY AMONG YOU. 1 CORINTHIANS 9:19-23 NKJV (Paul said) For though I am free from all [men], I have made myself a SERVANT to all, that I MIGHT WIN THE MORE; 20 and to the JEWS I became as a Jew, that I might WIN JEWS; …21 to those [who are] WITHOUT LAW (GREEKS/GENTILES), …that I might WIN THOSE [WHO ARE] WITHOUT LAW; 22 … I have become ALL THINGS TO ALL [MEN], THAT I MIGHT BY ALL MEANS SAVE SOME. 23 Now this I do for the GOSPEL'S sake, that I may be partaker of it WITH [YOU]. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22 NKJV (Paul said) For JEWS request a SIGN, and GREEKS seek after WISDOM;   SUNDAYS EVANGELISM - SUNDAY ARROW TEMPLATE GRAPHIC   QUESTIONS Do we have a TARGET audience and WHY? Non-believers Untaught believers 25-35 year-olds Educated Higher Income Skeptical Social Media Matters Wants it REAL   What is the BEST WAY to REACH THEM? 47.06% - Friend/Family Invited Me 21.57% - Web Search 13.73% - TV Commercial 13.73% - Other (Web Partner Referral) 01.96% - Postcard 01.96% - Street Banner/Drive By Campus   Relational Investments Personal Invite Shared Social Media LifePointe Global Media Platform (Website, Podcast, Etc.) Bridge Events Conferences (Marriage, Parenting, etc.) Family Fun (Trunk/Treat) Community Service Projects   What if my friends come when I am SERVING? Remember that fruitfulness is our mission Let them see your enthusiasm for the role Ask them to meet you after your “shift” for lunch Have them text you when they arrive so you can hop over to say hello   What can I do NOW to help LP REACH OUT? Love your church (live in harmony!) Be an enthusiastic advocate (it’s all about attitude!) Share relentlessly on social media Surrender judgmentalism and political opinions Utilize invite cards - invite weekly   How do we measure a WIN? How many SOCIAL MEDIA posts and shares? How many INVITE CARDS am I/are we giving? How many VISITORS came?   1 CORINTHIANS 1:10 NLT (Paul said) I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to LIVE IN HARMONY with each other. Let there be NO DIVISIONS in the CHURCH. Rather, be of ONE MIND, UNITED in THOUGHT and PURPOSE. MOVING FORWARD THIS WEEK WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THIS?  HOW WILL YOU USE IT TO HELP/SERVE OTHERS?

Is Jesus Calling? A Spiritual Guide to Discerning Your Vocational Call with Fr. Paul Hoesing - episode 2: The First Spiritual Lesson: You Must Follow Christ. "Discovering one's vocation is not a navel-gazing, self-focused, psychological exercise. It's not about a man figuring something out. It is not about solving a confusing puzzle." Questions: Where have you encountered Christ? Where do you experience his loving presence now for you? Where do you feel consciously blessed and grateful for what God has done for you? The Second Spiritual Lesson: Learn to desire what God desires for you. “All you need is to desire whatever God may desire for you. Remaining true to this desire opens your heart to receive what God wants for you. Then, God Himself will take care of you.” Questions: Do you trust that God always wants what is best for you? Where do you begin to become afraid of giving God permission to lead you? When do you begin to try to manipulate God to want what you think will make you happy? When that happens, simply say over and over again inside of yourself to the Father, ‘Father, I give you permission to lead me!’ Or ‘Father, I desire your goodness to me.’ Or, ‘Father, I trust you’” The post IJCY2-Is Jesus Calling You with Fr. Paul Hoesing episode 2 – Discerning Hearts podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Christopher Fago drops by to talk about why you can and should be excited about honing your craft. You have a 30 - 40-year career. You don't need to be in a hurry to get promoted after 9 months. Take more time to crush your quota now. You don't need a made-up title to feel better about yourself. The importance of failing Finding your motivation Do what is not expected of you to get noticed Going all in on what you're doing Questions Do you have a pregame ritual before you start dialing? At the start of your sales career, what did you do to prevent people from ghosting you? What is the one thing that can keep an SDR committed and focused?

This week on Office Hours, TK and Isaac talk about the importance of being able to read between the lines to give people what they want in personal & professional life about if dressing professionally is important early in your career. Then they dive into listener questions on writing, norms for job search rejections, and "vulnerability" on social media. Questions: - Do you consider yourself a good writer? What is your writing process? How did you improve it? - Is it normal for a company to not let you know in the application process if you don't get the job? When is it too aggressive and how should I ask for feedback? - You guys have spoken critically in the past of airing out failures, flaws, and insecurities on Facebook and social media. Are you open to the possibility that it is good thing because people connect to honesty and transparency? Topics Covered: - Secrets as the secret to entrepreneurial success - Reading between the lines to become a better worker - Dress codes as a game - Don't focus on your status, focus on the work - Focusing on free work instead of job applications - Being ignored is a form of feedback - The problems of seeking a universal prescription - Cheap attention on Social Media ----------- Praxis is a twelve-month program that places young people with startups to apprentice, learn, grow, and walk away with valuable career skills. Learn more at: http://discoverpraxis.com/ Apply now at : https://www.discoverpraxis.com/apply  

This episode is an interim between 2 rounds so is much shorter 1)Intro 2)News 3)3 Questions -Do the ARL need to clarify eligibility rules for State of Origin? -Who are the competition favourites after 3 rounds? -Who will secure #7 Jersey for NSW? 4)Competition 5)Multi 6)Supercoach and close Thanks for listening

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20 Questions: Do you give the Bible time to speak to you? Pastor Dave tells us in less than 15 min. the stories of the Bible.

This month our genre is Creative Writing/Books About Writing! With real, live, award-winning authors! (Well, one anyway.) We discuss our own experiences with these sort of books, why people might read them, and whether hairstyles might affect someone’s ability to stop time. Plus: Meghan reveals her knowledge about accordions! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Books We Read This Month Wild Mind: Living the Writer’s Life by Natalie Goldberg The Last Word: Reviving the Dying Art of the Eulogy by Julia Cooper The Elements of Style (Illustrated) by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, illustrated by Maira Kalman Steering the Craft: A Twentieth-first Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story by Ursula K. Le Guin Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga by Hirohiko Araki Triggering Town: Letters and Essays on Writing Poetry by Richard Hugo Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates Books and Other Media We Mention Meanwhile, Elsewhere: Science Fiction and Fantasy from Transgender Writers (featuring RJ!) Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Bare Bones: Conversations on Terror with Stephen King Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg Hamlet's Hit Points by Robin D. Laws The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher Booker JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki Haiku Handbook: How to Write, Share, and Teach Haiku by William J. Higginson Snoopy's Guide to the Writing Life How to Be An Accordion Player: An Instructional Booklet with Illustrations by Geoff Berner Accordion Noir Festival Accordion Noir radio show Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar Daloy Polizei (Fuck The Police) by Geoff Berner Links, Articles, and Things Running the Game by Matthew Colville Game Master Tips Jon Newell’s D&D blog Weird Fiction episode of our podcast featuring Jon Newell Can I Get An Amen? by Nate Harrison, the story of the famous "Amen Break" (That’s the “classic beats” music sample in the episode) Manga In Theory and Practice discussion in the “Wait, What?” podcast. “Half rhyme or imperfect rhyme, sometimes called near-rhyme or lazy rhyme or slant rhyme, is a type of rhyme formed by words with similar but not identical sounds.” (Wikipedia) Dingbat (Wikipedia) Dear Dick by Mackenzie Cole Hark! RJ’s podcast (that we forgot to mention) that reviews holiday music. Check it out! Questions Do you have any favourite writing inspiration type books? What’s your favourite writing exercise? Should authors be reading creative writing how-tos or just read more books? Ask us questions for our 50th episode! Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, March 6th when we’ll catch you up on what other things we’ve been reading. Then come back on Tuesday, March 20th when we’ll be talking about Southern Gothic books!

This week 3 fan favorites call in for a special Intracontinental Heavy Weight Championship match! Lola, Stephen and Jac battle it out over 3 rounds of trivia. This week we continue with the final round twist. The eliminated player has a chance to win their way back into the game! How did it turn out? You guessed it.....It was a disaster!  (But lots of fun!) Round 1 Questions: Do these fast food items have more or less than 500 calories. Round 2 Fruits, Math, Words. Round 3 - Fast Start Bonus with Arts and Literature, Science and Nature Questions.   Enjoy!

Justyn continued our series on Moses, looking specifically at God's presence. The Hebrew word for presence is Face, which implying a close and personal encounter with the Lord. Face to face is close! Firstly we want him, because He wants us. Activity then comes out from this place. 1. It’s Relationship - From Genesis to Revelation it’s about God wanting relationship and intimacy with us His people. Exodus 19:6 shows God’s plan for us all to have direct access with Him. Exodus 20:18-21 shows how fear stop the people of Israel stepping into the fulfilment of this. 2. It’s Central - Exodus 33:12-17. His presence is a sign of the favour we have. It’s distinctive for the people of God. God is always present, are we present with him? 3. It’s can’t be limited - don’t try to define or recreate what encountering His presence is like. Moses went from a burning bush to an encounter with the glory of God where even he couldn’t enter the tabernacle. Don’t settle, or focus on how God meets with others. We are all unique. 4. It’s for you - in our corporate and individual gatherings the priority is intimacy with Him. We should have expectations of signs and wonders as that is what happens when the King comes. The reality of His kingdom breaks out. We need to first value His presence, not what he will do. Activity - Spend time just worshiping and enjoying God. Have no other agenda than enjoying Him, and don’t rush into asking! Questions - Do you believe that God is always present and always wanting intimacy with you? - What stops you being ‘present’ with God in the day to day activities of life? - Are there any ‘fears’ that stop you from stepping into greater intimacy with the Father? - The cloud and pillar of fire where symbols of God’s presence and they led God’s people. We have his voice leading and directing us as His sons & daughters. What is he saying to you, dreams being stirred up?

Gardens! Plants! Growing things! Can we do it? Probably not! But we read books about it anyway. We talk about houseplants we’ve killed, the appeal of beautiful pictures of plants, and failing to grow things. Plus: Another chance to enter our contest! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jessi Books We Read (or tried to) Lone Pine Publishing 37 Houseplants Even You Can't Kill by Mary Kate Hogan Bunch Up!: A Step-By-Step Guide for Budding Florists by Irene Cuzzaniti, Irene Rinaldi Public Natures: Evolutionary Infrastructures by Marion Weiss and Michael A. Manfredi Cougar Annie’s Garden by Margaret Horsfield Tiny World Terrariums: A Step-by-Step Guide to Easily Contained Life by Michelle Inciarrano and Katy Maslow Terrariums Re-Imagined: Mini Worlds Made in Creative Containers by Kat Geiger Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds by Amy Bryant Aiello, Kate Bryant, and Kate Baldwin The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Obsession, Commerce, and Adventure by Adam Leith Gollner Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Justin Martin Art of the Olmsted Landscape by Bruce Kelly Books We Mentioned Monster Manual Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky Vanilla: The Cultural History of the World's Favorite Flavor and Fragrance by Patricia Rain Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World by Dan Koeppel Secrets of Saffron: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive Spice by Pat Willard American Pests: The Losing War on Insects from Colonial Times to DDT by James McWilliams Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive by Mark L. Winston Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui Rutabaga the Adventure Chef by Eric Colossal Blood Flag by Steve Martini Links, Articles, and Things Vellum (“is prepared animal skin or "membrane" used as a material for writing on”) Hooker’s Onion Folly  (“is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose, or of such extravagant appearance that it transcends the range of garden ornaments usually associated with the class of buildings to which it belongs”) Legends of the coco de mer (Wikipedia article) Rambutan (after more research, Matthew thinks he loaded Longan onto the truck) Our list of potential genres for the podcast Photos of our plant babies Questions Do you read books about gardening? How do you choose them? How many houseplants have you killed? What’s your favourite plant? Contest! To celebrate 15,000 total downloads of our podcast we’re having a contest! Retweet one of our tweets about episode 34 or episode 35 of this podcast any time during August, 2017, and you’ll have a chance to win some books or comics! Prizes include Moonstruck #1, Moonshine vol. 1, I Hate Fairyland vol. 2, Howtoons: Tools of Mass Construction, Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips, Run by Ann Patchett, and Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O’Dell (plus probably some other stuff). We can neither confirm nor deny that this is extra stuff we have from ALA and other conferences. (Though all the above listed titles are unread.) Number of prizes will depend on number of entrants. Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts for all the Gardening, plant, etc books we read, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, September 5th, when we’ll talk about Podcasts. Then come back on Tuesday, September 19th, when we’ll be discussing Experimental Fiction!

We talk about when, why, (whether), and what we Reread, and what does it all mean? Plus: format shifting for rereads, plays vs. scripts, cover versions of fiction, and the suck fairy. You can download the podcast directly, find it  on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or your favourite podcast delivery system.  In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jessi  Books We Mentioned Titus Groan and Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, and Leanne Shapton The Kingkiller Chronicle series by Patrick Rothfuss The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett The BPRD: Hell on Earth series by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and others A spinoff of the Hellboy series by Mike Mignola and others The Sot-Weed Factor by John Barth Grendel by John Gardner (Jessi said “John Green”, but she meant this one) Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Uprooted by Naomi Novik Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson On Trails by Robert Moor Black and Blue Magic by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Microserfs by Douglas Coupland The Great Alta series by Jane Yolen Sister Light, Sister Dark White Jenna The One-Armed Queen Sassinak by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Moon The Nintendo Adventure Books series The Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen LaFayette and the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell Othello by William Shakespeare Amadeus by Peter Shaffer And the movie based on the play The Others series by Anne Bishop Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick, graphic novel adaptation by Tony Parker Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff The Adventures of Tintin series by Hergé If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino The Princess Bride by William Goldman The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood And the Hulu show The Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery The movie with Megan Follows Anne, the new TV show Wild by Cheryl Strayed Links, Articles, and Things The Suck Fairy 10 Reasons We Reread Our Favorite Books by Sara Jonsson (Barnes & Noble blog) The Seven Basic Plots The Six Main Arcs in Storytelling, as Identified by an A.I. A Brief Guide to Tintinology The magic sound used by Matthew in our endtro is “fairy magic wand” by Robinhood76 from freesound.org. Questions Do you reread books? Why (or why not)? How often? What’s a book you wish you could read again for the first time? Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, June 19th, when we will inflict upon you the genre of QUILTBAG/LGBTQ+ NonFiction! Then come back on Tuesday, July 4th, when we’ll talk about Reading Exhaustion and Reading Slumps.

Goal of the episode: To inspire people to examine their lives… Their goals. Realize their potential. Do what works for them. Set big goals. Chip away at them. Not give up on them. Questions: Do you set goals? How? Why? Should people even set goals? Do what you love… Goals should be in line with that. What is filing your goals? What have you achieved by filing your goals? Where are you in regards to achieving all of your goals? So, goal filing, how is this different to just setting goals?

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In our first non-genre episode for 2017 we take on Planning and Tracking Your Reading! We discuss if (and how) we track our reading, how we plan what to read in the future, and reading challenges. Plus: A kitty! In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jessi Notes ‘n’ Things The reading spreadsheet Anna tried to use in 2016 - pretty much identical to what Brenna Clarke shared at the RA in a Day 2015 as her tracking spreadsheet The reading spreadsheet Anna’s going to try to use in 2017 includes her planning on sheet 1 and her tracking process on sheet 2. Brenna Clarke Gray’s reading tracking spreadsheet for 2016 Goodreads Librarything Bibliocommons Vancouver Public Library 2016 staff reading challenge Article about Brenna Clarke Gray’s presentation at BCLA RAIG in 2015 Blogpost breaking down Matthew’s graphic novel reading in 2015 Pottermore Meghan’s blog post about Reading Resolutions A huge list of 2017 reading challenges Books and Comics We Mentioned: Space: Punisher by Frank Tieri, art by Mark Texeira The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The Young indiana Jones series of books Spider-Man: The Lizard Sanction by Diane Duane The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn Idioglossia by Eleanor Bailey Congo by Michael Crichton Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton The Transformers: Robots in Disguise by John Barber and others The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye by James Roberts and others (this is the one to read if you’re interested) Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, and Brooke A. Allen John Carter, Warlord of Mars Omnibus by whoever was hanging around Marvel at the time Questions Do you track your reading? How? What are your 2017 reading goals? What’s your favourite boys adventure media tie-in novel? Can you recommend a classic travel narrative for Anna? Check out our Pinterest boards and Tumblr posts for all the books people in the club read (or tried to read), follow us on Twitter,  and join our Facebook Group! Join us again on Tuesday, February 21st, when we discuss Romance & Dating Non-Fiction! Then on Tuesday, March 7th it's the the first of our semi-regular “things we read that aren’t for the podcast (except now they are)” episodes.

In our first genre for 2017 we take on Coming-of-Age books! We discuss whether coming-of-age needs to be about teenagers, whether it needs to be fiction, and what happens if characters never age. Plus: Alliterative authors, our inability to pronounce the word bildungsroman (among other words…), and a brand new type of audio problem. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jessi Recommended How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell Tomboy Survival Guide by Ivan E. Coyote The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnson Binti by Nnedi Okorafor Lucky Penny by Ananth Hirsh and Yuko Ota Read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Did Not Finish Ham on Rye  by Charles Bukowski Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Wizard of Earthsea  by Ursula K. Le Guin Other Books Mentioned The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Middlesex  by Jeffrey Eugenides  (the book we said Robert read) So You Want to be a Wizard by Diane Duane The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and others Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath by H.P. Lovecraft (Wikipedia) Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice (the little kid vampire was Claudia) The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao  by Junot Díaz Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Links and Other Things Article about Le Grand Meaulnes (the book Matthew told Anna to read) in The Guardian Bildungsroman (Wikipedia) Slash Fiction (Wikipedia) Fanon (Wikipedia) Supernatural: The Monster at the End of This Book Episode 004: Psychological Thrillers YouTube Star Sponsors The Fastest Rising Football Club in England (the John Green soccer video game thing) Jubilee (Wikipedia) Bildungsroman sample from “Oxford Dictionaries” on YouTube The magic sound is “fairy magic wand” by Robinhood76 from freesound.org Questions Do you think coming-of-age books have to be about young people? Have you intentionally read a book because it featured a coming-of-age theme? What’s your favourite book from this genre? Have you managed to come-of-age yet? Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts for all the Coming-of-Age books people in the club read (or tried to read), follow us on Twitter,  and join our Facebook Group! Join us on Tuesday, February 7th, when we discuss Reading Tracking and Challenges, then on Tuesday, February 21st for our next genre, Non-Fiction Romance/Relationships/Dating!

In this episode, we give you some questions you might not have thought to ask at your vendor consultations. Going into a consultation prepared will help you keep on - track and remember what all you need to know.  We have a great list for you. Venue: (Episode #3) Guest count How long for an ambulance or fire department to come out to the venue Questions Parking and handicap accessibility? Weather contingency plan? Insurance, liability, cancellation or postponement? Planner: (Episode #19) Venue info Estimated guest number Ideas Planner notebook Budget Questions Are you a certified wedding planner? If your event is outdoors what is your weather contingency plan? What type of planning do you offer? Logistical only or design and logistical? Photographer: (Episode #7) Venue info Budget An idea of the style of photography that you are looking for. Question Do you have a portfolio and are all of the photos weddings that you have shot? How do you feel about guests taking photos? Do you have a second shooter and what happens if you are unable to make it? Floral: (Episode #13) Pinterest page Budget Venue info and table count Flower choices Questions What design styles are you most comfortable with? Do you deliver and setup and who will do that? Will you work with my cake designer if I need flowers for my cake? Caterer: (Episode #25) Budget Estimated guest count Idea of food you'd like Venue info Questions What do you do with the leftover food? Take home, guests, shelter Licensed? Insurance? Is there a banquet manager? Cake: (Episode #51) Budget Venue info Pics and idea of what you want Estimated guest count Questions: What do we do if the cake gets damaged? How far in advance is the cake made? What are the icing options? DJ: (Episode #21) Budget Venue info Idea of what music you want Questions: Do you have the ability to mic the ceremony as well as the reception? Will you create the reception timeline or will you work with my planner? What kind of space or stage do you require? We hope this helps prepare you for your many vendor consultations. -Until next time, No Stress No Worries Keep Calm and Listen On- If you'd like to support us please check out our patreon page at fromringtoveil.com/give Remember you can reach us anytime by emailing info@fromringtoveil.com Subscribe to the podcast: {Apple Podcasts} {Google Play} {Stitcher} {Youtube}

Welcome to the 18th episode of Pulpit To Pew. Reverend Beverly Gibson and Johnny Gwin weigh many topics, including the pervasive and addictive nature of technology in our current society as well as the importance of escaping that technology. They also discuss the idea of taking inventory and analyzing the illusions and mindsets (shackles) that can block us from understanding others, positively moving forward and staying focused on your mission. Bonus: Reverend Gibson shares that see is not a "Goody Two Shoes". Questions: > Do we have the freedom to shatter those illusions and perspectives that distract us from our gifts, relationships with others and God? > What shackles do you have in your life? > How can I shatter my shackles and move forward on the right path? > How do I want others to see? > Are we willing to be brave enough to "break our shackles" and follow Jesus, now? Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Galatians 5:1,13-25 Luke 9:51-62 What you will hear: > There may be some things we are shackled to that might be leading us on a path that we shouldn't be on. > Distancing yourself from devices and perceptions that shackle and distract you from your gifts and your true path. > Rigid perspectives & mindsets can harm us and cloud the truth > The dangers of unexamined assumptions > How your occupation and interests shape the way you see the world > The "grooves" of our lives > Confronting your illusions > Elijah & Elisha lesson explained > Paul's letter to the Galatians explained > Flesh vs. the fruit of the Spirit > The Vulcan view of diversity > Letting go of my perspectives and mindsets > Iceberg analogy of what people know and see > Watch out for the manipulators in the world > Hardcore Zen book reference - "Question everything and everyone" > The hypocrisy of punk rock conformity > Toni Morrison - Claiming the permission to succeed > The importance of compassion and empathy with relationships > Explanation of "anyone that looks back can not fit in the Kingdom of God"   What do you think about Pulpit To Pew? We would love to hear what you think, or maybe what you would like us to talk about on an upcoming podcast. Email producer Stacy Wellborn at stacywellborn@gmail.com and join in the conversation. Like Pulpit To Pew Podcast? Here’s how you can help the show: 1. Like our Facebook Page 2. Subscribe to Pulpit To Pew on Apple iTunes (or Overcast App) 3. Rate and review the show on Apple iTunes This one helps us a ton – seriously!   Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Hello Everyone, Here is again a great podcast episode hosted by Ethan from South Korea. Questions: Do you believe in the existence of aliens? Tell us your favorite TV show or movie that features aliens What’s going to be your reaction like when encountered aliens? Do you think we as human beings should keep reaching […]

This is the 9th episode of the Quality Living Made Simple podcast. I’m still preparing for the EntreLeadership 1-Day Event, so I asked Kent Sanders to help share some things about getting started with using Evernote. Kent shared a couple things about himself: Turn 39 this year!  Wow, time goes by fast! Married to Melanie for 17 years this June.  Our son Ben just turned 9. My background is pastoral ministry – now teach at SLCC; been there since 2004.  Main areas of teaching are music, worship, guitar, arts – also direct Chapel services and our worship leadership program. Here’s how you can connect with him: http:artistssuitcase.com kent@artistssuitcase.com Twitter: @kentsanders Podcast: The Artist’s Suitcase Youtube: username is kentsanders – see Evernote tutorials Interview topics: ·         What exactly in Evernote? ·         How do you get information and content into Evernote? ·         How do you use Evernote in your daily life? ·         How do you find your stuff in Evernote once it’s in there? ·         Any other tidbits about Evernote? Upcoming interview: I will have the privilege to interview Dan Miller on April 25, author of the 48 Days to the Work You Love, Wisdom Meets Passion, and other books. He is also the host of the 48 Days Podcast. Do you have any questions for him? Questions: Do you have any tips about Evernote? Do you have any other tools or systems to help keep track of things?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 700 years before Isaiah the prophet wrote prophecies concerning Jesus 700 years before he was born in Bethlehem. Listen to the prophet foretell of Jesus' suffering. All passages quoted today are from the New Living Translation. Isaiah 49:15-16 NLT “Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you! See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Always in my mind is a picture of Jerusalem’s walls in ruins. Isaiah 50:5-7 NLT The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away. I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting. Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame. Isaiah 52:13-14 NLT See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man. Isaiah 53:2-12 NLT My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, that his life was cut short in midstream. But he was struck down for the rebellion of my people. He had done no wrong and had never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man’s grave. But it was the Lord’s good plan to crush him and cause him grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have many descendants. He will enjoy a long life, and the Lord’s good plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels. ____________________________________ 1 Peter 1:20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but he has now revealed him to you in these last days. Ephesians 1:4 Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. Luke 24:25-27 NLT Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. ____________________________________ Isaiah describes in detail the events around the crucifixion of Jesus. We should not be surprised at this because the Bible is clear that all along it has been God's plan for Jesus to die for our sins. Jesus himself repeatedly tells his disciples he must suffer and die. (Matthew 16:21, 17:12, 20:22, Luke 9:22, 12:50, 17:25, 22:15,42, Mark 8:31, 9:12, 10:38, John 18:11) Conclusions - - God keeps his promises. God's plan for Jesus is plan "A" not a plan "B". God wants his people to know what his plans are in advance. Jesus claimed to be the Messiah foretold by Isaiah's prophecies. Jesus is the focus of the Bible, the events of human history, and God's plans. Jesus asks us to follow him in being obedient to God's plans even in suffering. Jesus set the example to follow. Salvation and forgiveness for sin are found in Jesus. You can trust God's plans. You should read the Bible to understand God's plans. Questions -- Do you believe the Bible? Do you trust God to work out his sovereign plan in your life? Do you believe Jesus is the suffering servant foretold 700 years before by the prophet Isaiah? Do you trust Jesus as your saviour and the only one who can forgive your sin? How are you following Jesus? What about your life shows you are suffering in obedience to the Father? Why would anyone think you are following Jesus?

Beginners. Today was a very special day here in the U.S. Do you know what the special occasion was? It was the inauguration of the 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama. It is a time of excitement. Everybody wants to see changes. We all wonder what Obama will do. Will he change the politics in Washington? Will the economy improve? Who knows? Time will tell. The inaugural ceremony is an important tradition. It is a huge celebration; a time to welcome the new President and to say goodbye to the previous one. Do you think that George W. Bush is sad to leave the Oval office and to retire? Perhaps. I think that it must be a relief to retire after being in such an important position for eight years. Phew! It makes me feel tired just thinking about it! Grammar notes. Useful vocabulary: inauguration, ceremony, celebration, to retire, the President, politics. Questions: Do you know what the special occasion was? Exs: Do they know what the problem with the car was? Why don't you tell me what the problem is? Do you think that he is sad? Do you think I look fat in this dress? Don't you think (that) it is time to go? * the word 'that' is optional. Advanced. Yesterday and today were auspicious and significant days for U.S. history. Yesterday was Martin Luther King day. It is a national holiday to celebrate that great civil rights leader who forged a deeper, more equitable national conscience about civil justice. And today was the inauguration of Barack Obama. What a tremendous ceremony and celebration it was. Talk about expectation and hope becoming almost physical as the event took place. High hopes have been placed on the shoulders of the new President. But, does he represent more than racial progress in this country? One would hope so. The economy needs to turn around before too many become unemployed. Is this achievable in one term of office? Obama said throughout his presidential campaign that it would take years to correct the underlying errors of government that have led to this financial crisis. This seems to be the main concern; it is uppermost on people's minds. The health service and national security are also huge issues that will be dealt with. I cannot even begin to imagine how taxing and exhausting the job of President must be, especially if you are a person of conscience. How could you detatch yourself sufficiently from work to remain sane, yet remain in-touch and sensitive enough to be an effective change maker? There is no doubt that Obama faces huge challenges, but hopefully he has the strength of character needed to meet those challenges honestly. Grammar notes. Useful vocabulary: auspicious, significant, equitable, conscience, achievable, underlying errors, uppermost, issue, sensitive, in-touch, exhausting.    

Beginners. Some people say that the weather is changing all over the world. Do you believe that? What do you think? I'm not sure if it is true, but sometimes the local weather does something unusual. Here in Wenatchee, the weather is normally very regular: very hot Summers, very cold, snowy Winters, and short warm Springs and Autumns. No shocks, no surprises. Well, this year has been a little different. A couple of weeks ago, a warm wind blew up from Hawaii. It blew all night. For twenty-four hours, all you could hear was the woosh of the wind and 'drip, drip, drip' of melting snow. The grass and bushes are green again, and we have had no new snow. Instead, a thick fog has appeared. For some days it has been so thick that the traffic has had to move very slowly. It is quite a change for this town; everybody is talking about it. My dog is happy because she can go for walks without getting icy paws. It is a relief for local pets, but you drivers be careful! Grammar notes. Questions: Do you believe that/ this? Exs: Can you believe it? Don't you believe me? Verbs: This year has been very different. Exs: This year has been the best so far for the corn harvest. She has been ill for three months. All the castles in France have been renovated. To have to. Exs: I have to study more. I had to clean the kitchen last night. You will have to wait. They had to practice for the concert all year. We have had to fix the floor several times. Useful vocab and expressions: people say that, normally, a couple of, instead, it's a relief, be careful! Advanced. Having lived in London, I am quite used to fog. Please don't think that it is always foggy, though. There are plenty of days when the air is perfectly clear and sunny. Also, because it rains often in England, the air after the rain is quite clear. Because England was a large producer of coal, it was burned in every city. The mixture of smoke and fog would make what is called 'smog' or 'pea soup'. In 1956, however, a Clean Air Act was passed which prohibited the burning of coal in public areas. Consequently, London's air is much cleaner. Also the buildings have been cleaned of the dark residue that had been left by the coal smoke. I have been to some countries where there is still smog in certain cities: Los Angeles has bad smog, and so does Mexico City. Fog, on the other hand, is not a health threat. It is simply another type of precipitation. Actually, I think that it is a beautiful phenomena. It certainly conjures up ideas of mystery and romance. Perhaps that is why so many great writers and poets have come from England..... Grammar notes. Verbs: Having + past participle. Exs: Having lived in Dubai, she has a great understanding of Arabic culture. Having found the fossil, they preceeded to clean and examine it. Useful expressions: consequently, a phenomena, another type/kind of, to conjure up, coal, smog, precipitation, fog/ foggy.