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Daily we have to make decisions and if we do not take the time to admit the things that we really want, those things that we yearn for, we will base our decisions on the expectations of other people (what others understand that we should or should not do).Today we want to ask a simple question, but one that gives us a bit of clarity on those things we want.Do you know what you want?Resources + Links mentioned:Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley BartonC.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings Article by Paul B. BrownFind us on Instagram @freeenvironment_

Reading the Bible can be simple, but oftentimes we are faced with words, ideas and language that isn't instantly accessible, particularly in the Old Testament. This episode of Going Deeper features a sneak peek of our most recent Bible Streams episode, "Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robert Alter". Jo and Alex Walker (Bible Streams host) speak with world-renowned author and literary expert Robert Alter on how to read Hebrew poetry. Enjoy this snippet from their conversation.From Bible Streams: "In episode 2 of our series on the Psalms, Jo and Alex are joined by Robert Alter to discuss how to understand Hebrew poetry. Robert is an Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative literature at the University of California in Berkeley and has written numerous books on Hebrew literature, including the Art of Biblical Poetry. Robert has translated the Hebrew Bible into English along with a full commentary on the text, and his love for the richness of the Bible comes through in our conversation. Thanks to Robert for giving us his time and his thoughtful insights."Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: Robert Alter - The Art of Biblical PoetryBook: Robert Alter - The Book of the Psalms: A Translation with CommentaryBook: Robert Alter - The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with CommentaryPodcast: Bible Streams - Our Heart Songs 1: Introducing the PsalmsPodcast: Bible Streams - Our Heart Songs 2: Hebrew Poetry with Robert AlterBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 

In episode 2 of our series on the Psalms, Jo and Alex are joined by Robert Alter to discuss how to understand Hebrew poetry. Robert is an Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative literature at the University of California in Berkeley, and has written numerous books on Hebrew literature, including the Art of Biblical Poetry. Robert has translated the Hebrew Bible into English along with a full commentary on the text, and his love for the richness of the Bible comes through in our conversation. Thanks to Robert for giving us his time and his thoughtful insights.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: Robert Alter - The Art of Biblical PoetryBook: Robert Alter - The Book of the Psalms: A Translation with CommentaryBook: Robert Alter - The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with CommentaryWeb: Keats - On First Looking into Chapman's HomerBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 

Many Christians in western cultures may feel the inconvenience of restrictions like COVID, but we should be careful to not mistake this of persecution. Join Ps Robyn Robertson as she talks to Mike Gore, CEO of Open Doors, and Helen Berhan, an Eritrean Christian who loves Jesus, worship, and has survived persecution. Join them on a virtual field trip to the toughest places on earth to live out the Christian faith.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Open Doors AustraliaSocial: Hear the full interview on Riverlife's Facebook pageGive: Contribute financially to Open Doors workBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 

At some point, we have asked ourselves or we will ask the question: What is the purpose of my life? What is the meaning?Questions like that are good as long as we do something with what we learn. Today we try to touch a little on this question, let's listen.Resources + Links mentioned:The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani SmithThe Blue Zones by Dan BuettnerEvery Good Endeavor by Timothy KellerMan Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklFind us on Instagram @freeenvironment_

Justice is a central element to the life of Jesus and His Kingdom people. For some, the call of justice on them means getting low, going into dark places, and setting captives free. Jo and guest host Pastor Robyn Robertson speak with International Justice Mission Investigator Mark (not his real name), about the job of an undercover investigator, the heart for justice that God's people can carry, and how to make a difference where each one of us are placed by the Lord.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:About IJM: IJM is the largest anti-slavery organisation in the world. IJM has four areas of focus - to rescue, to restore, to restrain and to repair.Web: IJM-  find out more about the work of IJM and to sign up for monthly IJM emailsWeb: Become an IJM Freedom PartnerInfo: To understand more about the situation of child slavery on Lake Volta in GhanaEsther's Story Part 1 Esther's Story Part 2 The Deep Place (Director's Cut)24 boys rescued on Lake VoltaAftercare: The Healing BeginsBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

The Psalms have been called the hymnbook of Israel, but their voice and their power extend to those under the Lordship of Jesus. Jo and Alex start a new series on the Psalms, to explore and understand their form, their structure, and the way their content speaks our hearts to God, and His heart back to us. This episode examines introductory and background issues and context of the Psalms.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: G.L. Archer - A Survey of Old Testament IntroductionBook: John Walton (ed) - The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old TestamentBook: Longman & Enns (eds) - Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & WritingsBook: G. Grogan - PsalmsBook: N. Declaisse-Walford - Introduction to the PsalmsWeb: Psalms on the Bible ProjectBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 

Cultivating a heart of prayer and worship reflects Jesus's desire for His church to be a house of prayer for all the nations. Yet, we are faced with so much noise and distraction that it can be hard to find time to behold the face of God. Jo speaks with Josh Yeoh, a pastor, worship leader and songwriter from Riverlife Church in Singapore, about cultivating a life of prayer and worship that transforms us and blesses the place the God has planted us.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Video: Josh Yeoh OfficialSocial: Josh Yeoh FacebookWeb: Penang House of PrayerMusic: Josh Yeoh on SpotifyBook: Pete Greig - Red Moon RisingBook: Pete Greig - Dirty GloryBook: Samuel Whitefield - Son of ManWeb: iHOP Prayer RoomWeb: Upperroom Prayer RoomBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast.For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 

What does the spiritual journey look like for people involved in large scale systems change work? How is the spiritual path different from the mental health and leadership journeys also at play for those engaged in change initiatives? Listen in as Tim and Tuesday share some of their own personal journeys and what they're discovering along the way.New episodes will be available every second Tuesday. If you’d like to get in touch with us about something you heard on the show, reach us at podcast@findtheoutside.com Find the songs we’ve played on the podcast—on our playlist. Or search ‘Find the Outside’ on Spotify.Resources + Links mentioned in today's episode:Awakin CallsDuration: 50:37Produced by: Mark Coffin Theme music: Gary BlakemoreEpisode cover image: source See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Art and it's creation can be one of those wonderfully unknown things. Where does inspiration come from? How does each different artist recieve it, and translate that into what the rest of us get to experience? For Brett and Leah Shaw, that process is intrinsically tied to their relationship with Jesus and how the Holy Spirit is leading and guiding them. Brett and Leah talk with Jo and Scott about life, creativity, faith and New Year's Day.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Leah Shaw - ArtworkSocial: KLAPPE Studio by Leah Shaw (Instagram)Social: Brett Anthony Shaw (Instagram)Music: Brett Anthony Shaw (Spotify | Apple Music)Song: 01/01/2020 (on Spotify)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. "01/01/2020" ©2020 Brett Anthony Shaw (used by permission).For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify. 

This episode features a special interview, where Ps Robyn Robertson joins Bianca Bryson from International Justice Mission (IJM), and Matt Darvas from Micah Australia. Both of these advocates for justice discuss with Robyn how the church can engage with issues of justice in this COVID-19 period. As you'll hear, there's plenty to consider, and there's practical ways you can get involved.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: International Justice Mission | Freedom Sunday 2020Web: Micah AustraliaBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Our world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be formed and discipled through their experience of church and suggests to us that these ancient forms and rhythms give us references points in the chaos of our times. This is the second part of our conversation with Toby.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Hackney.ChurchPodcast: Going Deeper with Toby Thomas: A Place For MeApp: Daily Prayer (Apple)App: Lectio 365Resource: Bible in One Year (Alpha/HTB)Book: Book of Common PrayerBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Our world is in chaos, and so many of our cultural reference points are dislocated. So how do we find them again? Jo & Scott catch up for a second time with Toby Thomas, an Ordinand with the Church of England at Hackney Church in East London. As a neo-liturgist, Toby seeks to help people be formed and discipled through their experience of church and suggests to us that these ancient forms and rhythms give us references points in the chaos of our times.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Hackney.ChurchPodcast: Going Deeper with Toby Thomas: A Place For MeApp: Daily Prayer (Apple)App: Lectio 365Resource: Bible in One Year (Alpha/HTB)Book: Book of Common PrayerBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

So many God-opportunities happen throughout our lives. So often they are invitations to find God in the midst of unusual, difficult or unsettling circumstances. Rich Wilson joins Jo and Scott to talk about how God got his attention and, through a group of passionate young people, started a movement for University students, seeing God break into situations and circumstances. And yet, in the middle of it all, we keep walking and following the call of God on our lives. Can we accept God's invitation to be mothers and fathers for the next generation?Rich Wilson is the leader of Fusion, a UK-based University student movement. Rich is passionate about the local church's role in student mission, and has been leading in this area for over 25 years.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Fusion UKResource: Fusion Discipleship DecksVideo: Fusion UK on YouTube - Make sure you check out the recent online conference.Book: Rich Wilson - A Call Less OrdinaryWeb: Open Heaven ChurchBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

The People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelines for practising hearing God's voice, and how each one of us can learn and grow in discerning the voice of God, first through scripture and the Holy Spirit.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Kim Maas MinistriesPodcast: Move Ahead with Dr Kim Maas - Apple Podcasts | Google PlayBook: Dr Kim Maas - Prophetic CommunityBook: Dr Kim Maas - Speak to the Storm - thanks to Kim for giving us free access to her ebook "Speak to the Storm". You can download it free here.Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

The People of God are a prophetic people by nature! Dr Kim Maas joins Jo and Scott in this two-part episode to talk about the role and nature of the church to speak out the word of God to each other and the world. Kim's doctoral research is in the prophetic nature of the church, healthy guidelines for practising hearing God's voice, and how each one of us can learn and grow in discerning the voice of God, first through scripture and the Holy Spirit.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Kim Maas MinistriesBook: Dr Kim Maas - Prophetic CommunityBook: Dr Kim Maas - Speak to the Storm - thanks to Kim for giving us free access to her ebook "Speak to the Storm". You can download it free here.Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

In this episode, Jo and Scott interview a long-time  friend of Riverlife, Joel Wiseman, to discuss new rhythms, spiritual disciplines, and the creative process amidst the change. Joel Wiseman is the Associate and Worship Pastor at Dayspring Church in Sydney, Australia.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Dayspring ChurchSpotify (these songs are featured in this episode): 'III Days' by Dayspring WorshipSpotify: Joel Wiseman on SpotifyYoutube: 'Room For You' by Dayspring WorshipBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

The intersection of faith, wellness and the brain might just hold keys to make us healthier, and allow us to grow in intimacy with God. Jo and Scott talk to Dr Jerome Lubbe, a functional neurologist (amongst many other things), about God's most amazing creation, the human body, and God's plans for how you were designed to function best.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: ThriveNeuroWeb: WholeIdentityBook: The Brain-Based Enneagram by Dr Jerome Lubbe (Amazon)YouTube: Dr Jerome Lubbe on YouTubeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Emilia Frano is a natural wellness advocate, plant based vegan, sustainability enthusiast, essential oil pro, yogi, and new mama. Emilia and Carly started by diving right into important conversations about privilege in spaces that discuss sustainability and veganism. They reminisce with stories of how they both tried to change people in their lives to live more like them and talk about how becoming obsessed with making change can make you forget to enjoy the journey. Connect with Emilia on Instagram!Resources/Links: "The Alzheimer's Solution" by Dean and Ayesha Sherzai "The Secret" by Rhonda ByrneThanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review and share to help me grow!Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.carly/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciously.carly.blogConnect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlyjean5/Explore the Website: https://www.consciouslycarly.com/Music by Matthew Baxley

Andy and Aaron discuss how little steps can help get on the road to better financial well-being, financial coaching, viewing yourself and your skills as an asset that generates income (as opposed to income coming from an external source), the importance of setting goals and spending in alignment with your values, actionable steps, and more!Actionable steps begin at 30:42 (with one or two sprinkled in before that).Resources/Links:75 percent of Americans are winging it when it comes to their financial futureMoney Advice Is Usually for Middle Class People, Not the PoorLoaded: Money, Psychology, and How to Get Ahead Without Leaving Your Values Behind by Sarah Newcomb29% of Americans are financially 'healthy'Thinking, Fast and SlowAcorns - Invest, Earn, Grow, Spend, Later | Acorns

In Episode 149, I’m talking with repeat podcast guest Stephen Gray Wallace about his new book, Impact: An Introduction to Counseling, Mentoring, and Youth Development. The book offers insightful commentary on the important role of mentors in the lives of children and teens. While it specifically addresses camp counselors, Impact is equally relevant for all key youth influencers, including parents, teachers, and coaches. Ep. 27: Raising Teens who Thrive with Stephen Wallace Ep. 92: Creating Strong Relationships with Teens Stephen has broad experience as a school psychologist and adolescent/family counselor. He is president and director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE), a former associate research professor at Susquehanna University, and the past national chairman and chief executive officer at SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions/Students Against Driving Drunk). Stephen also works with the American Camp Association (ACA) as a feature magazine writer, media spokesperson and faculty member at its e-Institute for Professional Development. Review of IMPACT Decades of experience and research are packed into Wallace’s guide for leaders at summer camp. Wallace communicates the responsibility and life-changing impact counselors can have and the many facets of their role, which go far beyond what most people think of when they hear the job “camp counselor.” Covering a multitude of topics that are critical for counselors to understand, with discussion questions at the end of each chapter, the book is user-friendly and can be quickly incorporated into staff training. Lists that offer key takeaways of each concept on topics including developmental stages, disciplinary dos and don’ts, leadership styles, and effective teaching techniques (to name just a few) are instrumental as both a reference and training tool for camp staff. IMPACT needs to be assigned reading for every camp counselor, as the guide clearly communicates the magnitude of the responsibility counselors have for the physical and emotional well-being of other people’s children, the critical importance of developing positive relationships with each of the campers they serve, and an understanding of what to expect and how to handle the different challenges they will face. Camp leaders wanting to be informed and have a positive impact (without having to read the scores of books and articles Stephen Wallace has read) need to read IMPACT and keep it as a resource to refer to when planning training and coaching staff. - Audrey Monke, camp director, speaker, & author of Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults Big Ideas   Quotes   Resources/Links   One Simple Thing Ep. 133: What's Working (and What's Not!) During COVID-19 My Favorite Related Posts & Episodes Ep. 27: Raising Teens who Thrive with Stephen Wallace Ep. 92: Creating Strong Relationships with Teens Ep. 81: The Power of One with Travis Allison Ep. 87: The Impact of Camp Experiences with Laurie Browne, Ph.D. Ep. 123: Connection Comes First Ep. 89: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men with Michael Reichert, Ph.D. Ep. 121: The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Ep. 68: 12 Parenting Tips for Happier, More Connected Families 10 Parenting Tips from Camp Counselors

The world and the way we gather is in a state of constant change, yet God is good, and the future in Him is always bright! Senior Pastor of Riverlife, John Robertson, joins Jo and Scott to talk about what we've learned and what we're looking forward to!Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Riverlife Website & RegistrationWebsite:  Riverlife OnlineWebsite: Riverlife on YouTubeWebsite: Digital ResourcesSocial Media: Riverlife on FacebookSocial Media: Riverlife on InstagramBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Dr. Lindsay Farrell was a regular guest on our Going Deeper podcast and it is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the recent passing of Lindsay into the arms of the Father last week. To honour a life well lived to the glory of God, in this episode we are rebroadcasting a previous episode (one of our favourites), 'Resurrection Life'.Lindsay was an artist, art historian, scholar and lover of Jesus. In this special episode, Lindsay speaks with Jo and Scott about the unexpected turn in the trail: a recent diagnosis of an aggressive brain tumor. Lindsay speaks candidly about living well and finishing well, about what really matters, and about living out the love of Jesus in all seasons of life. Lindsay's story will confront and challenge your own thoughts about our resurrection, life and death, and life after life after death in Jesus, and most importantly, asks us what we are doing with the time that God​ has given each of us.If this episode has raised any issues for you that you need to talk to someone about, please contact us at Riverlife Church.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Web: Noosa CaminoWeb: Wendy ChenowethThe artwork Lindsay mentions:'Sweet' by Wendy Chenoweth,'Noosa Camino Site 5: The Sand Track' by Lindsay Farrell'Forgiving Father' woodblock print by Frank Wesley'Cristo Risorgente' (The Risen Christ) by Tintoretto (GOMA)Book: Disappearing Church by Mark SayersPodcasts:Lindsay Farrell on Going Deeper #43 - Revival History - St Francis of AssisiLindsay Farrell on Going Deeper #17 - Spiritual Disciplines: Transformation in TraditionLindsay Farrell Going Deeper #16 - Spiritual Disciplines: Walking in the WayThanks to Tim Whittle for production on this episode.Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Are you feeling 'Zoomed Out' or fatigued from meeting for church online? Jo and Scott are joined by children's Pastor Emily Ellis and Scott Wilson as they discuss church online and how to remain connected during this season of isolation. In this episode you'll be encouraged to continue to participate in church through digital means such as Sunday Services, Worship Room, Facebook devotions and Insagram chats.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website:  Riverlife Onine Website: Rivelife on YouTubeWebsite: Digital ResourcesSocial Media: Riverlife on FacebookSocial Media: Riverlife on InstagramBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

About Candace:    Candace Burch (M.A.) is a Hormone Health Educator with 30 years of experience advocating for safe, natural approaches to hormone balance and disease prevention. Today, Candace runs Your Hormone Balance, a hormone testing and consulting practice that helps individuals detect and correct hidden hormonal imbalances that negatively impact health and longevity.   For over a decade, Candace served as the Director of Education at one of the nation’s leading hormone testing labs, working closely with top experts in functional medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She developed training programs and educational resources for thousands of providers and their patients and was the first to integrate hormone testing into a nationwide weight loss program.   Having personally battled hormone imbalances during menopause, Candace like so many other women could not find the support and treatment she needed from traditional doctors. By testing her hormones in saliva and following an all-natural rebalancing plan, she was able to reverse her symptoms and regain control of her life. Today, Candace helps hundreds of clients do the same while continuing to raise public awareness about hormone health through her work as a public speaker, writer, and founder of Women in Balance, an educational non-profit.   Resources & Links:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourhormonebalance/ Website - https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/ Podcast - Women Talking Frankly *Use the code 'nothing confidential' for $100 off your hormone test! 

In this episode, Jo and Scott interview Skip Smith of Alpha Australia to discuss 'Alpha Online' and what God is doing at this moment in history. Alpha is a tool built for local churches. It is a series of interactive sessions that creates a space where people are excited to invite their friends to a conversation about faith, life and God. If you are interested in attending Alpha or running an Alpha group please follow the links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Alpha OnlilneMinistry: Alpha at RiverlifePodcast: Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast with Nicky GumbelBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Acts 18 begins Paul's third missionary journey and his last journey to Jerusalem. Paul undergoes myriad trials, and yet it is in this period that he most likely pens some of his most encouraging letters. Paul stands as a shining example of seeing God's revelation in the midst of and in spite of the circumstances we are caught in. It is in this same section too that Paul stats to glimpse what may be his ultimate fate: bound and imprisoned and handed over to the authorities. But, yet again, Paul counts all this as gain and joy, knowing that every jailer and government official is another person who can encounter the Good News of Jesus Christ.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: The Book of Acts: A Commentary by C. Peter WagnerBook: Paul: A Biography by N.T. WrightBook: ESV Expository Commentary: John - ActsWebsite: The Bible Project: ActsBible Text: ESV Online: ActsThanks to Tim Whittle for post-production on this episode.Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

This episode, we are proud to introduce the newest member of the Riverlife Podcast family, The Round Table. Ps Nick Lloyd joins us: he and his wife, Jandee, host The Round Table, a podcast focussed on exploring faith, culture and belief for Young Adults. We also give you a sneak preview of one an episode from their first season, available now on Spotify.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Podcast: The Round Table (On Spotify)Podcast website: The Round TableBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production. Tim produces both Going Deeper AND The Round Table. Plus - congrats Tim on finishing university! Well done!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Jo and Scott interview a couple who have had their lives transformed by love and are now compelled by love. Steve and Amy explain their story of walking into Riverlife and how they are now walking together with the Riverlife family. In this episode, we conclude the 'Compelled by Love' series as we explore the body of Christ and the importance of relational responsibility in discipleship. 'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Compelled by Love - Series ResourcesMessage: Compelled by Love #6 - Walking TogetherPodcast: Bible Streams - 'To The Ends of the Earth' - The Book of ActsPurchase: Riverlife Prayer & Praise JournalEmail: Register for the Daily Devotion Emails for Compelled by Love (and beyond)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Eventide (Instrumental)'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Paul the Apostle is a complex figure, and this section of Acts takes us deeper into the life and ministry of Paul as the Holy Spirit launches his ministry into Europe. Paul visits and establishes churches throughout some of the most important cities of the Eastern Roman Empire, and experiences some of the most intense and acute sufferings of his ministry. yet, in the midst of this time, Paul understands and reveals the power and presence of God time and again. Jo & Scott jump into Acts 15-18.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: The Book of Acts: A Commentary by C. Peter WagnerBook: Paul: A Biography by N.T. WrightBook: ESV Expository Commentary: John - ActsWebsite: The Bible Project: ActsBible Text: ESV Online: ActsThanks to Tim Whittle for post-production on this episode.Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Dr. Susan Murphy is Chair of Leadership Development in the Business School at the University of Edinburgh. She was formerly Director of the School of Strategic Leadership Studies at James Madison University and Professor of Leadership Studies. She has published in Leadership Quarterly, Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Making, Journal of Vocational Behaviour, Journal of Business and Psychology, and the Journal of Applied Psychology. We explore leadership development across the lifespan - a concept with so many possibilities for practitioners and scholars alike.Quotes from This Episode"but at adolescence, if we could get more people thinking more broadly about leadership, broadly defined, I think it would be very, very useful.""...but the kids who are more outgoing, who might have early verbal skills would be the ones you might see taking the leadership roles." "...and one of the things we noticed in this data set of about 1000 people was, young people have very stereotyped views of what leaders do."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Susan's Profile Susan's Publications

Taking the time to hear the Holy Spirit makes reaching others with the good news so much simpler, and lots of fun! Our guest this week, Jo Bickerton, shares how God has spoken to her in this season, and how that's opening up amazing opportunities to share why Jesus is good news for her!'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: JoJo's Treat HouseSocial: JoJo's Treat House (Facebook)Website: Compelled by Love - Series ResourcesPodcast: Bible Streams - 'To The Ends of the Earth' - The Book of ActsMessage: Compelled by Love #4: Kingdom Ways #1Purchase: Riverlife Prayer & Praise JournalEmail: Register for the Daily Devotion Emails for Compelled by Love (and beyond)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Eventide (Instrumental)'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Episode six features a relevant and timely conversation with Dr. Susan Komives, Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland. We had a wonderful discussion about a wide range of topics within the domain of leadership education. For those interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities, Susan explores several insights. For those tasked with developing leaders, Susan shares her wisdom and reminds us that our ultimate goal is to prepare men and women to create community any place they may go...Quotes from This EpisodeOn approaching individual student leader development: "First, I would want to get to know them better build a relationship. But then I would also want to better understand where they are in their own conception of what leadership is.""Anybody in a leader role and anybody in a leadership context should look at making it an inclusive environment.""So if I were to emphasize anything it would be to teach people how to create communities around them any place they may go, and in the community, people care about you."On what she wants for students leaving a leadership program: "I would want them to come out saying I'm a person of character... I see myself as ethical, honest, and trustworthy."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Article - Developing a Leadership Identity: A Grounded TheoryBook - Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference Book - Leadership for a Better World: Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership Development

Our reaching out to others for Jesus is the natural expression of a daily walk with the Spirit. It's the softness of our hearts toward the Spirit's prompting to love others that makes ways for others to encounter the love of Jesus. Glenda Condon walks this out every day, and as she tells us, it's still a risk, but it's one that's worth taking!'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Compelled by Love - Series ResourcesPodcast: Bible Streams - 'To The Ends of the Earth' - The Book of ActsMessage: Compelled by Love #4: Kingdom Ways #1Purchase: Riverlife Prayer & Praise JournalEmail: Register for the Daily Devotion Emails for Compelled by Love (and beyond)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Eventide (Instrumental)'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

How have you been navigating grocery shopping, cooking, and meal planning during quarantine? My habits certainly have changed, and I've talked about it on the show over the past few months. So this week, I thought it would be fun to hear from three fellow dietitian friends and podcast hosts to see how they're coping with the new normal and how their cooking, shopping, and eating habits have evolved over the past few months. Tune in for tips on turning dinner into tasty lunch leftovers the next day; how to bust through dinnertime boredom by trying new "out of the box" recipes; and why you don't have to feel guilty if you're not baking your own sourdough bread. Amber Pankonin hails from the great state of Nebraska. She hosts the Healthy Under Pressure podcast, where she interviews entrepreneurs about how they thrive and grow even when faced with daily stresses and challenges. Amber has important words of wisdom for each of us about giving ourselves a break during difficult times and not feeling like we have to be Wonder Woman or Superman right now. She reminds us that we don’t have to play the comparison game. I am not making sourdough bread at home, and I’m no longer feeling guilty about it.  David Orozco is a “guy-e-titian” who hosts the One Small Bite podcast where he addresses nutrition topics for men. He joins us from Georgia with survival stories from his home kitchen. Every night he’s there with his wife and daughter as they prepare healthy dinner meals that double up as lunch the next day. No PB & J for this guy-e-titian! Melissa Joy Dobbins, from Illinois, hosts the Sound Bites podcast. She has a magical way of taking the latest science and nutrition and translating it into essential news that we can all use. She’s home with her husband and two kids now, and she’s craving variety because she’s bored with the same old meals. You could say that the pandemic has brought out the chef in Melissa as she has explored new mealtime creations. She’ll share her inspiration with us.    Show Highlights: From Amber: Get to know Amber and her podcast How we stay healthy during stressful times: Take care of yourself Don’t play the comparison game Give yourself grace How Amber’s shopping habits have changed as she is more intentional about food waste and more experimental in the kitchen Liz’s dinner plans for tonight: Asparagus Quiche (check out the recipe in Resources!) Why Amber is more intentional about meal planning How living in Nebraska gives Amber access to local meat and produce directly from the farmers From David: Get to know David and his podcast that’s geared to men How David is handling the pandemic with weekly grocery trips that include masks, gloves, and extra cleaning measures The biggest difference for David and his family is that they are home together for all three meals---and the dishwasher runs almost non-stop Repurposing family dinners for lunch the next day: Cuban Pork Sandwiches made from leftover tenderloin Buddha Bowls made with leftover tofu stir-fry Why handmade pizza is a favorite for dinner--and breakfast--and lunch David’s Colombian roots, his childhood in NJ, and the last 30 years in Atlanta From Melissa: Get to know Melissa, her podcast, and her family How Melissa has coped by shopping less often, mostly buying the same foods, but keeping more junk food on hand The changes in Melissa’s household: her husband has started making homemade bread again, and they have made homemade birthday cakes Why dinnertime for Melissa’s family has included more variety and more comfort food How Melissa finds one-pot inspiration from Shelley Rael’s The One-Pot Weight Loss Plan cookbook Why ordering takeout has become a huge treat for the family Melissa’s advice for feeding a family during a pandemic: “Find what works for you.”   Resources: Links for Amber: Amber’s website: www.stirlist.com Amber’s podcast: www.healthyunderpressure.com Instagram: @RDamber Twitter: @RDamber Liz’s Asparagus Quiche:  https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2014/06/06/crustless-asparagus-quiche/ Liz’s cookbooks that she’s revisiting: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/cookbooks/  Links for David: David’s website: https://www.onesmallbite.net David’s podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-small-bite/id1492400550 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_tdwellness/ Links for Melissa::  Melissa’s podcast: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast/  Instagram: @melissajoyrd Twitter: @melissajoyrd Facebook: @MelissaJoyDobbinsSoundBites  Do More with Dinner initiative: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/download-m-o-r-e-dinner-kit/  Joan Nathan’s chicken soup: https://food52.com/blog/6142-joan-nathan-s-chosen-matzo-ball-soup  The One-Pot Weight Loss Plan by Shelley Rael, MS, RDN

K. Anders Ericsson is a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University. He is a pioneer in the study of expertise and the notion of "deliberate practice" as a core process for achieving expert performance. We discuss how his work, may translate to leadership and leadership development. Our conversation highlights several opportunities and considerations for aspiring leaders or leadership educators. In fact, for some practitioners and scholars, it could constitute their life's work...Quotes from This Episode"I would say that too many people are really looking for compliments. But basically, they're really not interested now and getting genuine reactions to what they were doing that if they actually wanted to get better they should pay attention to the things that they could improve as opposed more or less getting comments that make them feel good about what they just did.""And I think that's one of the signs that I would argue, has been true here for all the people that I would call expert performers, is that they actually are actively seeking feedback.""And it seems to me that the first step is actually recording and ideally by allowing our videotapes to be made, so you actually now have something that can be built up as a knowledge base.""Some of the experts I've talked to, are willing to share things that they did incorrectly. And I think that's the ultimate kind of confidence sign is that you have a good sense of what you can do. So you can actually show how you made mistakes when you started out, that will now actually be very helpful to other individuals who are in a similar stage of their career."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:K. Anders Ericsson - Florida State UniversityBook - Peak: Secrets from the New Science of ExpertiseArticle - The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance

The gospel continues to spread from the Jerusalem out towards the ends of the Earth; first through Peter and on through Paul. This section of Acts sees a monumental shift, where the Jerusalem Council welcomes in the Gentile believers. This is a pivotal moment for all of us who believe: the vast majority of the church today would have been classed as 'Gentiles', and so here is our moment to be welcomed in. But what do we do with the instructions they gave us? Jo & Scott jump into Acts 13-15.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: The Book of Acts : A Commentary by C. Peter WagnerBook: Paul: A Biography by N.T. WrightBook: ESV Expository Commentary: John - ActsWebsite: The Bible Project: ActsBible Text: ESV Online: ActsThanks to Tim Whittle for post-production on this episode.Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

To build influence within our local communities, we have to stop trying to be everything to everyone and start niching down. The key to being hyper relevant lies in being hyper local.   How can we carve out niches for ourselves, and how do we stay top of mind for the people in our communities?    It’s time to start narrowing down our focus and providing value to the people in our marketplaces.   On this episode, Realtor at Windermere Professional Partners, Paige Schulte shares how to go hyper-local and find a niche.    Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode  To create a niche, we can’t worry about helping everyone with everything. We have to be intentional and decide what we want to be known for.  Showing up to every community event isn’t always possible, but showing up on social media is. Show up consistently on platforms like Instagram Stories. Know who you’re talking to: Simply having a particular person in mind as our target audience can help with creating great, relevant content.   Resources + Links   Rockstar Agent Marketing Toolkit - Featuring our favorite scripts, tutorials and quickstart guides to marketing strategies like Facebook Live, door-knocking, remarketing advertising, open houses and referrals. Get actionable ideas and tactics you can use in your career right NOW.   Subscribe on YouTube   Guest Bio Paige Schulte is a Realtor at Windermere Professional Partners. After relocating to Gig Harbor, Washington four years ago, Paige decided to enter the real estate space with the intention of becoming the top agent in her marketplace- and succeeded. Paige uses social media and her blog to build strong relationships with her clients that stand the test of time.    To find out more about Paige, head to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-schulte www.askpaigeschulte.com You can also follow her at @PaigesGig on Instagram

In the third episode of our series 'Compelled by Love', Scott and Jo talk to Gavin Grant about the amazing opportunities that God has given him to reach people in everyday life, through all sorts of circumstances, in all kids of ways!'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Compelled by Love - Series ResourcesPodcast: Bible Streams - 'To The Ends of the Earth' - The Book of ActsMessage: Compelled by Love #3: Anyone/Anywhere/AnytimePurchase: Riverlife Prayer & Praise JournalEmail: Register for the Daily Devotion Emails for Compelled by Love (and beyond)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Eventide (Instrumental)'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

The luxury market is largely insulated from economic shifts, so there has never been a better time to break into the space. But many agents often feel like the luxury market is high stakes, especially when they are faced with objections.    The only way to handle objections effectively is to prepare for them in advance. If we can go into appointments with sellers knowing how to respond, we can position ourselves as the obvious choice for the listing.   What are some of the common objections raised by sellers, and how can we respond to them?   On this episode, Founder and CEO of the Luxury Listing Specialist Designation (LUXE) and host of the Luxury Listing Specialist Podcast, Michael LaFido, returns to the show to discuss 3 common objections and how to handle them.    Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode    How to handle the experience objection Agents new to the luxury market are often worried about being asked if they’ve sold a high-end property before. If not, the best response is to leverage agents in our networks who have sold luxury homes.   How to handle an objection about local knowledge Often, sellers will ask agents if they’ve sold properties in their area before. If we aren’t local, it’s a good idea to have testimonials and past videos on hand to show the value we bring.   What we can do about price objections When a seller has been given an unrealistic selling price by another agent, they’re likely to object to a lower suggestion from us. Combat this by asking the seller to have their home appraised.      Resources + Links   Rockstar Agent Marketing Toolkit - Featuring our favorite scripts, tutorials and quickstart guides to marketing strategies like Facebook Live, door-knocking, remarketing advertising, open houses and referrals. Get actionable ideas and tactics you can use in your career right NOW.   Subscribe on YouTube   Guest Bio Michael LaFido is a top-producing luxury Realtor, national trainer, and a leading authority in the luxury real estate space. He is the  Founder and CEO of the Luxury Listing Specialist Designation (LUXE), host of the Luxury Listing Specialist Podcast, as well as the Founder and Marketing Strategist of Marketing Luxury Group. Michael is the author of Luxury Listing Specialist: Dominate Luxury Listings in Your Market.    To find out more about Michael, head to: facebook.com/luxurylistngspecialist Luxurylistingspecialist.com Luxuryspecialistgear.com

Ed O'Malley is the President & CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC). KLC is a non-profit organization committed to fostering leadership for stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Kansas communities. We discuss how KLC is exploring the activity of leadership and its unique and innovative approach to education. My favorite quote from our chat - "Leadership is about intervening skillfully so that others become mobilized to take up the cause." Yes!Quotes from This Episode"We're saying that leadership and authority are two totally different things. Sometimes people in authority, exercise leadership, sometimes they don't.""But we also believe that leadership is incredibly risky. And therefore we think it's incredibly rare. So we think leadership is an activity. It's a risky one. And therefore it doesn't happen very often.""It's mobilizing others to make progress on their most daunting challenges.""So that's what we're about at KLC. We work with thousands of people a year, building their capacity to solve problems and to seize opportunities."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Ed O'Malley - President and Chief Executive Officer, Kansas Leadership Center.On The Balcony - KLC Web SeriesKLC PublicationsKLC Teaching Resources

With so many people using social media at the moment, there has never been a better time to put ourselves out there and make a name for ourselves. Use this time to get in front of as many people as possible.   How can we get started with documenting our lives and do people even want to see what we’re doing throughout the day? Is there a ‘right’ approach to social media if we want to see results?   The reality is, people are looking for an escape now and by merely sharing even our imperfect moments, we can connect with people in our markets and build lasting relationships.   On this episode, Founder and CEO of MindShare101 Inc., David Greenspan shares how to become top of mind with the people in our markets using social media.  Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode  Use Stories to get in front of people. A lot of us are nervous about posting videos of ourselves, so using a platform where we can share unpolished, authentic moments is a great way to get started. Stop worrying about the ‘right’ time to post - just start posting. Once we’ve established a routine and a following, our audiences will tell us when they want us to share content.  Tag people in content. The quickest way to start engagement and build a following is by tagging other people - they’ll see our posts and will reciprocate.      Resources + Links   Rockstar Agent Marketing Toolkit - Featuring our favorite scripts, tutorials and quickstart guides to marketing strategies like Facebook Live, door-knocking, remarketing advertising, open houses and referrals. Get actionable ideas and tactics you can use in your career right NOW.   Subscribe on YouTube   Guest Bio David Greenspan is the Co-Founder and VP of KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems and the Founder and CEO of MindShare101. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate space, David has extensive experience helping Realtors with their marketing needs. David is passionate about helping Realtors build MindShare to create a top of mind intuitive instinctive reaction.    To find out more about David, head to: Mindshare101.com You can also find him on Facebook: MindShare101 And follow him on Instagram: @DavidGreenspan101 

In the second episode of our series 'Compelled by Love', Scott and Jo talk to Claire Kelly about the love of God that has radically transformed her life, and shifted her perspective on how God can love others through her, in the some of the darkest times of their lives.'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Compelled by Love - Series ResourcesPodcast: Bible Streams - 'To The Ends of the Earth' - The Book of ActsMessage: Compelled by Love #2: A Love EncounterPurchase: Riverlife Prayer & Praise JournalEmail: Register for the Daily Devotion Emails for Compelled by Love (and beyond)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Eventide (Instrumental)'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Dr. Jon Wergin is a Professor of Education Studies at the Graduate School of Leadership & Change at Antioch University. We discuss Jon's latest book, Deep Learning in a Disorientating World, and his thoughts on creating an environment where deep learning can occur. We explore the notion of a "deep learning mindset" as a way of being and the notion of constructive disorientation.Quotes from This Episode“We cannot learn deeply without feeling something.”"If you want people to learn deeply, it has to be with others…we all need other people to challenge our world view through dialogue.""Probably the most important skill that people need to learn to be able to help others is to master the skill of empathy."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Jon Wergin - Deep Learning in a Disorientating WorldDaniel Kahneman - Thinking Fast and SlowJohn Dewey - Art as ExperienceRon Heifetz - Leadership Without Easy AnswersDavid Blight - Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

Using YouTube to generate leads is a great business strategy, but a lot of agents don’t know where to get started with creating content, let alone take advantage of all the platform has to offer.    If we want our videos to bring us business, we have to ensure they’re being seen, and the best way to do that is by having our videos ranked.    How can we get our Youtube videos ranked? Are there any simple hacks we can use to make a name for ourselves on the platform? YouTube certainly puts a lot of hurdles out for content creators, so we have to ensure we’re using it the right way if we want to optimize our content. On this episode, CEO of the YouTube Agents, Jackson Wilkey, returns to share the three top Youtube hacks to rank our videos.    Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode    How to find out what people are searching online and using those searches to ensure we create the content people are looking for. Why consistency means everything. If we want guaranteed success, we have to post our content at least once a week, every week, at the same time. How to use tools like TubeBuddy to ensure we have the best title for our videos.      Resources + Links   Rockstar Agent Marketing Toolkit - Featuring our favorite scripts, tutorials and quickstart guides to marketing strategies like Facebook Live, door-knocking, remarketing advertising, open houses and referrals. Get actionable ideas and tactics you can use in your career right NOW.   Subscribe on YouTube   Guest Bio Jackson Wilkey is the CEO of the YouTube Agents. Jackson eats, sleeps and breathes YouTube, and is passionate about helping others take advantage of the platform for their businesses. He is also a Real Estate Broker at eXp Realty, podcast host and YouTube personality.    To find out more about Jackson, head to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joR5LfKSJUg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYun9pxI_Os https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-wilkey-b78465133 https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/The-YouTube-Agents-p1286333/?topicId=141139862   Links mentioned on this episode: https://www.tubebuddy.com/ https://keywordseverywhere.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhtT1BRCiARIsAGlY51L_LVQF7LWJV7XBRgmychLl3lU47FGDXjeqorS5WtxcqpdROayqNcMaAsNFEALw_wcB http://theyoutubeagent.com/   For a free once-off call with Greg, text him on 925 915 1978  And if you’d like to find out how to become Micro Famous, visit Microfamouspodcast.com and join getmicrofamous.com

As we continue through the earliest days of the spread of the Good News of Jesus and the growth of the early Church, we find ourselves at one it's most pivotal moments: the first inclusion of non-Jewish believers. When God opens the door of salvation to everyone, how will the Jesus-followers react? Jo and Scott tackle Acts Chapters 10-12 in this episode of Bible Streams' 'To The Ends of the Earth - Acts'.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams:Book: The Book of Acts : A Commentary by C. Peter WagnerBook: Paul: A Biography by N.T. WrightBook: ESV Expository Commentary: John - ActsWebsite: The Bible Project: ActsBible Text: ESV Online: ActsThanks to Tim Whittle for post-production on this episode.Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

We begin our new series 'Compelled by Love', with special guest Liza Kelder. Liza is a mum, a professional, a lover of Jesus, and someone who has had their life captured by the good news of Jesus. Liza shares about how the gospel has changed her life, and the impact a gospel-centered life has on those around her.'Compelled by Love' is a church-wide initiative of Riverlife Baptist Church, helping equip the church to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. For a whole suite of resources, teaching and activations, check the resources and links below.Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Going Deeper:Website: Compelled by Love - Series ResourcesPodcast: Bible Streams - 'To The Ends of the Earth' - The Book of ActsMessage: Compelled by Love #1: He's a Good-News GodPurchase: Riverlife Prayer & Praise JournalEmail: Register for the Daily Devotion Emails for Compelled by Love (and beyond)Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production!For more info and how you can help, please contact Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Eventide (Instrumental)'.Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

Dr. Kathy Allen of Kathleen Allen & Associates and I explore the fascinating relationship between systems thinking, nature, and leadership. We discuss practical tips for people interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also explore considerations for leadership educators and program architects. The insights Kathy shares will keep your mind full and your priorities oriented toward a generative place.Quotes from This EpisodeFor educators - "Do an audit of the theories that you are teaching and see if they are whole system frameworks...any theory implies that you can control the outcome is a theory whose time has passed.”For Learners - "Stop giving away your personal responsibility and power to initiate and organize your own learning.""Leadership is about optimizing the whole system.""Profit equals the evolution of the whole system."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Purchase Leading from the Roots by Kathy AllenArticles by Kathy Allenhttps://kathleenallen.netA Leader’s Framework for Decision MakingPlanet Earth, One Strange Rock, Our PlanetMichael Mead - Mosaic VoicesJune Holley - Network WeaverLearning in Adulthood by Merriam, Caffarella, and Baumgartner

 Discover how to roll out a solid, doable plan for leveraged income without always focusing on 1:1 services Learn how to create a business model that gives you all the time and clients you want Learn how to leverage client work in a way that feels good to you moving from 1:1 services to leveraged income Resources/Links: 5 Surefire Strategies to Escape the Dollars For Hours Trap and Cut Your Work Hours by 30% (or More) While STILL Generating a GREAT Income: Visit http://shesgotclients.com/5surefire to learn more. Summary The most successful business owners know that in order to achieve success, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. You would love to enjoy a business that consistently grows, allows you to pay yourself generously, gives you the freedom you crave, AND helps a lot more people. But, up until now, it's only been a pipe dream. Christine Gallagher is a speaker, trainer, bestselling author, and award-winning business coach. She founded ShesGotClients.com in 2009, a company dedicated to teaching women around the globe how to get clients online and grow and scale their businesses. Christine is also an in-demand speaker and has been featured as an online marketing and social media expert in numerous publications such as We Magazine For Women, NewsDay, BlogHer, The Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner, and many more. In this episode, Christine shares how she helps female service-based entrepreneurs escape dollars for hours income, move to a 1-to-many model, and scale their business online for more freedom and impact. Check out these episode highlights: 01:35 – Christine's ideal client: "My ideal client is usually a female service-based entrepreneur who already has a business, they already have clients, but they're really ready to take it to the next level." 02:27 – Problem Christine helps solve: "I solve the problem of women really just not knowing how to grow and scale their business with offers that are considered leveraged including how to create them, how to get those offerings out there in front of right people, how to hit their income goals." 03:08 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Christine: "There are definitely some specific ones. One would be like your income feels like it's capped. You can't go any further. You might be feeling burnout because you have clients again, but you're trading time for money. You might be bored, I know that I got to a point where I was bored, right? And I wanted to, you know, shake it up and do different things and so leverage offers is one way to do that. And then the other thing is people feel like they don't live up to their potential because there are all these other people they want to help." 03:55 – What are some of the common mistakes that folks make before finding Christine and her solution?: "One thing is not really understanding how to do a proper launch. So, you can't just throw, you know, an offering out there and hope that people buy it." 04:47 – Christine's Valuable Free Action(VFA): "What I came up with was this idea of virtual workshops. I think that virtual workshops as an offer is something a lot of people can do and they're like a really cool concept. It's a good place for people to start when they're trying to go to that more one to multiple people. " 06:01 – Christine's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): 5 Surefire Strategies to Escape the Dollars For Hours Trap and Cut Your Work Hours by 30% (or More) While STILL Generating a GREAT Income: Visit http://shesgotclients.com/5surefire to learn more. 06:32 – Q: Do you need to have a quote list to create these kinds of offerings and put them out there? A: And my answer is, maybe? The reason why is because if you have a list of, you know, one person, you know, and it's your mom. That's where we all start somewhere. So, I guess what I'm saying is,

 Discover 5 simple partnership methods that will multiply your business exponentially Learn what partnering is all about and how it works Learn how building a relationship through partnering can help you grow your list easy and fast Resources/Links: 5 Ways to Multiply Your Business with Partnering : Access Partnering Guide Here: https://ellenhelps.me/partner Summary Are you a mission-driven entrepreneur who's confused in those time-consuming marketing strategies that prevent your message to reach people you are built to serve? One of the fastest ways to grow your business is to find people to partner and venture with. You can’t grow it alone. But how do you get to know people so you can work with them? Ellen Finkelstein is on a mission to help world-changers earn a living by teaching them how to speak and write effectively at the same time guides them through their marketing strategy and technology hurdles. She started her first website in 1999 as has 11 books published with McGraw-Hill and Wiley as well as having self-published 10 e-books and has built an email subscriber list of 22,000 and a social media audience of over 100,000. In this episode, Ellen shares how to leverage the power of partnering to get your positive message out to the world, reach more people and attract more customers. Check out these episode highlights: 02:04 – Ellen's ideal client: "My ideal client is online entrepreneurs who want to make the world a better place. They have a message to get out there that they need help with writing and speaking. So that's their message that they want to get out. But then they also need help with turning that into a business. " 02:29 – Problem Ellen helps solve: "They're having problems with both sides of that equation. So, some of them are having trouble writing and speaking." 03:29 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Ellen: "So, a lot of it is just they're not making any money." 04:29 – What are some of the common mistakes that folks make before finding Liz and her solution?: "So, one problem is they spent too much time creating their content, like years sometimes." 06:34 – Ellen's Valuable Free Action(VFA): "Make a list of people who serve the same audience as you do, maybe in a slightly different way. Get to know them online." 07:27 – Ellen's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): 5 Ways to Multiply Your Business with Partnering : Access Partnering Guide Here: https://ellenhelps.me/partner 08:16 – Q: How can they create content quickly and get it out to the world? A: What you have to do is you have to start with something a little bit smaller rather than this big thing. And learn the process of promoting, the process of partnering and the process of, you know, how to have a website, and how to get something out into the world. And once you know how to do that, then you can grow something bigger and something bigger, and develop your followers something bigger. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Make a list of people who serve the same audience as you do, maybe in a slightly different way. Get to know them online.'” -@changeworldmktgClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland: 0:09 Hello everyone, a very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing The Invisible. My name is Tom Poland, joined today by Ellen Finkelstein. Ellen, good day, very warm welcome. Where are you hanging out? Ellen Finkelstein: 0:20 I'm hanging out in Florida, in the southeast of the United States. Tom Poland: 0:23 And a little birdie whispered to me that you've escaped from Iowa, where it is others ice on the ground. Ellen Finkelstein: 0:29 Yes, it's about four degrees there now. Tom Poland: 0:32 Yes,

Why you have to check out today’s podcast:  Learn about price gouging as a functional price management strategy  Discover the importance of value differentiation relative to pricing and market segmentation in turbulent times  Pricing strategies that you must consider at this time of crisis to keep up with your competitors   Lydia DiLiello is the CEO and founder of Capital Pricing Consultants, an expert model revenue management and business consultancy dedicated to sustainably improving revenue and profitability for its clients through relevant and timely insights, strategic plans and targeted training programs.   In this episode, Lydia shares her insights on how to manage your pricing during a crisis,  how to keep up with competitors to maintain market share, and why a crisis management plan is important in such times of downturn.    “Determine what the single most important thing is that they want out of a business every year, one thing, and then make everything else drive back to it from a strategic standpoint.”  - Lydia DiLiello Increase Your Pricing Knowledge: Become a Champions of Value INSIDER!  To sign up go to insider.championsofvalue.com. Use the promo code 'INSIDERNOW'  to take advantage of our special $5 offer for the first month.   Topics Covered:    01:17 — Lydia’s backstory how she got into Pricing  05:53 — Price gouging as a functional price management strategy  07:28 — Pricing advice for companies, how to keep your business going in the hard times 09:20 — How to manage manpower layoffs during the crisis: e.g. If you are a restaurant and all you’re allowed to do is a curbside delivery, would you lay off your waitresses and waiters?  10:58 — Lydia’s thoughts on lowering your price to maintain your market share  12:14 — Why discounting shouldn’t be your standard operating policy relative to your pricing strategy 15:50 — Thoughts about competitors lowering their prices at this turbulent economic condition  17:21 — All about market segmentation relative to pricing and value  18:33 — All about having a crisis management plan: How should management react, prepare, and pivoting during a crisis 22:16 — Best pricing advice Lydia has for the listeners   Key Takeaways:  “Companies that are making decisions based upon the welfare of their employees are going to end up in a stronger place just to brand loyalty and recognition.” — Lydia DiLiello  “If there are things that require labor and you have the resources to do it, get it done now, keep your people employed because it puts you in a stronger position when this finishes to come out ahead.” — Lydia DiLiello  “I believe that’s not a good thing to do, lower your prices just to keep going. I think they should not do that, and I feel strongly about that because what it does is it devalues their brand.” — Lydia DiLiello  “I think that brand advertising is all the more important. Continue to sell it at what it sold before the crisis or find ways to run co-specials where you’re not changing your base price. That base price remains but maybe now it’s buying one get the second half off for a short period of time, but don’t readjust that base price.” — Lydia DiLiello  “Change your value offering as fast as you possibly can. If you change your value offering, it takes six months for the competition to keep taking that business. Less and less price. They’ll gain the market share. But eventually, your good customers will see the difference in your products. And if you really do have value and product differentiation, they’ll come back to you.” — Lydia DiLiello    Resources / Links:  Jim Tressel  General Motors  Procter and Gamble    Connect with Lydia DiLiello: LinkedIn  E: lydia@capitalpricingconsultants.com    Connect with Mark Stiving:      Email: mark@impactpricing.com LinkedIn Twitter