Podcasts about The Snowy Day

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Snowy Day Compromises: Balancing Order and Creativity at Work Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nagy havazás utáni nap volt.En: It was the day after the big snowfall.Hu: A modern irodában mindenki lázasan dolgozott.En: In the modern office, everyone was working feverishly.Hu: A hatalmas üvegablakokon keresztül a város hófehér takaró alatt rejtőzött.En: Through the huge glass windows, the city was hidden under a snow-white blanket.Hu: Éva, az irodavezető, lépett be a tárgyalóterembe.En: Éva, the office manager, stepped into the meeting room.Hu: Ragyogó szemei és határozott lépte biztosíték volt arra, hogy a dolgok a helyükön legyenek.En: Her radiant eyes and determined steps assured that things were in their place.Hu: A megbeszélés után Éva és két kollégája, Márton és Zsófia az irodában beszélgettek.En: After the meeting, Éva and her two colleagues, Márton and Zsófia, were chatting in the office.Hu: Márton, a csapat kreatív vezetője, mindig tele volt ötletekkel.En: Márton, the team's creative leader, was always full of ideas.Hu: Néha talán túlságosan is.En: Sometimes maybe too much so.Hu: Zsófia, az új gyakornok, mindenáron bizonyítani akart.En: Zsófia, the new intern, wanted to prove herself at all costs.Hu: "Új irodai eszközökre van szükségünk," mondta Éva határozottan.En: "We need new office supplies," Éva said decisively.Hu: "Szeretném, ha a mi kis csapatunk menne vásárolni.En: "I'd like our little team to go shopping."Hu: "Márton örömteli mosollyal bólogatott.En: Márton nodded with a joyful smile.Hu: "Rendben, de gondoltam, hogy színes ragasztószalagok is kellenek.En: "Alright, but I thought we also need colorful tapes.Hu: És mi lenne, ha vennénk néhány különleges jegyzettömböt?En: And how about we get some special notepads?"Hu: "Éva sóhajtott.En: Éva sighed.Hu: Már megint ez a káosz.En: Here comes the chaos again.Hu: "Praktikus dolgokra van szükségünk.En: "We need practical things.Hu: Nincs időnk a felesleges luxusra.En: We don't have time for unnecessary luxuries."Hu: "Zsófia csendben állt közöttük, próbálva mindkét fél véleményét megérteni.En: Zsófia stood silently between them, trying to understand both perspectives.Hu: Éva aztán úgy döntött, hogy belekezd a vásárlás szervezésébe.En: Then, Éva decided to start organizing the shopping.Hu: "Zsófia, te is jössz.En: "Zsófia, you're coming too.Hu: Segíthetsz megtalálni az egyensúlyt a gyakorlatias és kreatív dolgok között.En: You can help find the balance between practical and creative things."Hu: "A hó ropogott lábuk alatt, ahogy elindultak a közeli papírboltba.En: The snow crunched under their feet as they set off for the nearby stationery store.Hu: Belépve a meleg boltba, az isiász fűtött levegője körülölelte őket.En: Entering the warm store, the heated air embraced them.Hu: Éva gyorsan átfutotta a bevásárlólistát.En: Éva quickly scanned the shopping list.Hu: Jegyzettömbök, mappák, tollak.En: Notepads, folders, pens.Hu: Semmi különleges.En: Nothing special.Hu: Márton már a színes polcok felé vette az irányt.En: Márton headed towards the colorful shelves.Hu: "Nézd, itt vannak az extra díszes irattartók!En: "Look, here are the extra fancy file holders!"Hu: " mondta lelkesen.En: he said enthusiastically.Hu: Éva szigorúan nézett rá.En: Éva gave him a stern look.Hu: "Ez nem szerepel a listán.En: "That's not on the list."Hu: "Zsófia, látva a feszültséget, előrelépett.En: Seeing the tension, Zsófia stepped forward.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha vegyünk néhány különleges darabot is, de csak akkor, ha a legfontosabb dolgokat már megvettük?En: "What if we buy a few special items too, but only after we've bought the most important things?Hu: Így mindenki boldog lehet.En: That way, everyone can be happy."Hu: "Éva elgondolkodott és bólintott.En: Éva considered it and nodded.Hu: "Ez egy jó ötlet, Zsófia.En: "That's a good idea, Zsófia."Hu: " Így történt, hogy a csapat közösen találta meg a középutat.En: So it happened that the team collectively found a middle ground.Hu: A fizetés után a három kolléga vidáman hagyta el a boltot.En: After paying, the three colleagues cheerfully left the store.Hu: Kint hullni kezdett a hó, mintha ünnepelnék új csapatmunkájuk sikerét.En: Outside, it started snowing as if to celebrate the success of their newfound teamwork.Hu: Éva mosolygott Zsófiára.En: Éva smiled at Zsófia.Hu: "Köszönöm a segítséget.En: "Thank you for your help.Hu: Remekül csináltad.En: You did a great job."Hu: "Zsófia boldogan elmosolyodott.En: Zsófia smiled happily.Hu: Érezte, hogy végre részese lett az irodai csapatnak.En: She felt like she had finally become part of the office team.Hu: Márton is elégedett volt az eredménnyel, hiszen néhány színes elem is bekerült az irodai felszerelések közé.En: Márton was also satisfied with the result, as a few colorful items made their way into the office supplies.Hu: Visszatérve az irodába, mindenki elkezdte pakolni az újonnan vásárolt eszközöket.En: Returning to the office, everyone started unpacking the newly purchased tools.Hu: Az asztalok körül most kevésbé volt rendezetlenség.En: There was now less clutter around the desks.Hu: Éva végignézett a szobán.En: Éva looked around the room.Hu: A rend és kreativitás végül elfért egymás mellett.En: Order and creativity finally fit alongside each other.Hu: Ez a nap sokat tanított mindannyiuknak.En: This day taught them all a lot.Hu: Az irodában Valentin-napi díszek lógtak a mennyezetről, jelezve, hogy fontos megtalálni a szeretetet, nemcsak az életben, hanem a munkában is.En: Valentine's Day decorations hung from the ceiling in the office, indicating that it's important to find love, not only in life but in work as well. Vocabulary Words:snowfall: havazásfeverishly: lázasanradiant: ragyogódetermined: határozottintern: gyakornokprove: bizonyítanisupplies: eszközökredecisively: határozottanluxuries: luxusracrunched: ropogottstationery: papírboltbaembraced: körülöleltescanned: átfutottafancy: díszesstern: szigorúantension: feszültségetconsidered: elgondolkodottcollectively: közösencheerfully: vidámansuccess: sikerétunpacking: pakolniclutter: rendezetlenségdecorations: díszekindicating: jelezvecreativity: kreativitásfit: elférttaught: tanítottperspectives: véleményétbalance: egyensúlyt

Leila Sales wears many hats. She is the author of eight critically acclaimed novels for children and young adults, including This Song Will Save Your Life and Once Was a Time. Leila is also the editor of award-winning and bestselling fiction and nonfiction books for readers of all ages. Most recently, she is Editorial Director at Kar-Ben Publishing, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group. Leila has also managed classic children's publishing properties including Corduroy, Angelina Ballerina, Ferdinand, The Snowy Day, and others. In our wonderfully candid interview we discuss her new role at Kar-Ben and her wish list, her own career as an author, and what makes a great picture book. We also discuss her recent book, The Museum of Lost and Found (illustrated by Jacqueline Li, Abrams, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Leila Sales wears many hats. She is the author of eight critically acclaimed novels for children and young adults, including This Song Will Save Your Life and Once Was a Time. Leila is also the editor of award-winning and bestselling fiction and nonfiction books for readers of all ages. Most recently, she is Editorial Director at Kar-Ben Publishing, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group. Leila has also managed classic children's publishing properties including Corduroy, Angelina Ballerina, Ferdinand, The Snowy Day, and others. In our wonderfully candid interview we discuss her new role at Kar-Ben and her wish list, her own career as an author, and what makes a great picture book. We also discuss her recent book, The Museum of Lost and Found (illustrated by Jacqueline Li, Abrams, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Trapped in Tradition: A Snowy Day at the Nordiska Museet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll tätt mot marken när Lennart, Elin och Astrid klev av bussen vid Djurgårdsbron.En: The snow was falling heavily on the ground as Lennart, Elin, and Astrid got off the bus at Djurgårdsbron.Sv: Vinterkylan bet i kinderna och andedräkten lös som rök i den kalla luften.En: The winter chill bit at their cheeks, and their breath shimmered like smoke in the cold air.Sv: Trots vädret var de alla spända inför dagen.En: Despite the weather, they were all excited for the day ahead.Sv: Lennart, en ivrig älskare av historia, hade länge velat besöka Nordiska Museet för att se utställningen om traditionella svenska folkdräkter.En: Lennart, a keen lover of history, had long wanted to visit the Nordiska Museet to see the exhibition on traditional Swedish folk costumes.Sv: "Kom igen, Elin!"En: "Come on, Elin!"Sv: sa Lennart och försökte uppmuntra sin kusin.En: said Lennart, trying to encourage his cousin.Sv: "Du kommer verkligen att gilla det här, jag lovar."En: "You're really going to like this, I promise."Sv: Elin sneglade mot museets mäktiga byggnad.En: Elin glanced at the museum's imposing building.Sv: "Jag vet inte, Lennart," svarade hon tveksamt.En: "I don't know, Lennart," she replied hesitantly.Sv: "Jag vill gärna se mer av Stockholm istället för att spendera hela dagen inne."En: "I'd like to see more of Stockholm instead of spending the whole day indoors."Sv: Astrid log uppmuntrande åt Elin.En: Astrid smiled encouragingly at Elin.Sv: "Vi kan hinna med båda.En: "We can manage both.Sv: Jag vet några bra platser i närheten vi kan utforska efteråt, om du vill."En: I know some great places nearby we can explore afterward, if you'd like."Sv: Inne på museet välkomnades de av den varma luften och doften av gamla träbänkar.En: Inside the museum, they were greeted by the warm air and the smell of old wooden benches.Sv: De stora hallarna var fyllda med färgglada utställningar och ljudet av viskande röster.En: The large halls were filled with colorful exhibitions and the sound of whispering voices.Sv: Väggarna var prydda med berättelser om svenskt liv genom tiderna.En: The walls were adorned with stories of Swedish life throughout the ages.Sv: "Kolla på den här dräkten!"En: "Look at this costume!"Sv: utropade Lennart och pekade på en ståtlig folkdräkt från Dalarna.En: exclaimed Lennart, pointing at a magnificent folk costume from Dalarna.Sv: "Jag älskar hur de har bevarat dessa traditioner."En: "I love how they've preserved these traditions."Sv: Elin lutade sig närmare.En: Elin leaned closer.Sv: "Hur gamla är de här dräkterna egentligen?"En: "How old are these costumes, really?"Sv: Astrid förklarade entusiastiskt, "Vissa av dem är flera hundra år gamla.En: Astrid explained enthusiastically, "Some of them are several hundred years old.Sv: De är ett fönster till vårt förflutna."En: They are a window into our past."Sv: Elin lyssnade intresserat medan snöflingorna utanför täckte staden med ett tjockt vitt täcke.En: Elin listened with interest as snowflakes outside covered the city with a thick white blanket.Sv: Plötsligt tjöt vädret till från utanför fönstret, och en guide meddelade att en snöstorm tvingat museet att stänga sina dörrar tillfälligt.En: Suddenly, the weather howled from outside the window, and a guide announced that a snowstorm had forced the museum to close its doors temporarily.Sv: "Vi är fast här ett tag," sa Astrid med ett leende.En: "We're stuck here for a while," said Astrid with a smile.Sv: "Men vi har god tid att utforska nu."En: "But we have plenty of time to explore now."Sv: De fortsatte turen bland folkdräkter, verktyg och gamla fotografier.En: They continued their tour among the folk costumes, tools, and old photographs.Sv: Tiden flöt på, och till slut fann sig Elin fascinerad av historierna och detaljerna i utställningarna.En: Time passed by, and eventually, Elin found herself captivated by the stories and the details in the exhibitions.Sv: "Jag antar att jag förstår varför du gillar det här, Lennart," medgav hon med ett skratt.En: "I guess I understand why you like this, Lennart," she admitted with a laugh.Sv: När stormen äntligen lugnat sig och museet öppnade sina dörrar igen, steg det trevliga sällskapet ut i friska luften.En: When the storm finally calmed down and the museum reopened its doors, the pleasant company stepped out into the fresh air.Sv: Snön gnistrade som stjärnor mot gatlyktornas sken.En: The snow sparkled like stars against the glow of the streetlights.Sv: "Så, vad sägs om att vi utforskar mer av Stockholm tillsammans?"En: "So, how about we explore more of Stockholm together?"Sv: föreslog Lennart.En: Lennart suggested.Sv: Han såg på Elin som nu hade en ny glöd i ögonen.En: He looked at Elin, who now had a new spark in her eyes.Sv: "Kanske Gamla Stan?"En: "Maybe Gamla Stan?"Sv: "Ja!"En: "Yes!"Sv: svarade Elin ivrigt.En: replied Elin eagerly.Sv: "Jag vill se allt mitt nya intresse kan erbjuda."En: "I want to see everything my new interest can offer."Sv: Astrid hängde på, och tillsammans gick de vidare, berikade av dagens upptäckter och med ett djupare band till varandra och den historia de delade.En: Astrid joined in, and together they moved on, enriched by the day's discoveries and with a deeper bond to each other and the history they shared. Vocabulary Words:falling: föllheavily: tättwinter: vintercheeks: kindernabreath: andedräktenlover: älskareencourage: uppmuntraglanced: snegladeimposing: mäktigahesitantly: tveksamtindoors: inneencouragingly: uppmuntrandeexplore: utforskaexhibition: utställningencostumes: dräkteradorned: pryddamagnificent: ståtligpreserved: bevaratwindow: fönsterblanket: täckehowled: tjötstorm: snöstormtemporarily: tillfälligtcaptivated: fascineradsparkled: gnistradeglow: skeneagerly: ivrigtbond: banddiscoveries: upptäckterenthusiastically: entusiastiskt

We're having a REAL WINTER.  Hunkered down watching movies and reading the newspaper.  Lots to think about:  Kpop Demon Hunters bringing Korean culture to the world.  A World in the Making: The Shakers (exhibition) and The Testament of Ann Lee (movie).  A big book about Bennett Cerf by Gayle Feldman.  Wilbur Wood.  John Brody.  How Green Was My Valley. Songs by Sondheim. Credits: Talent:  Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Engineer: Elizabeth Easton Aziz Art:  Zeke Abuhoff

The mighty men of David broke through the Philistine host to get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem. It's time for you to say devil you are standing between me and what God has coming to me. I'm going to break through the Philistine host and get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem! This message will help you get the breakthrough God has for you!

On a snowy day pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church previews the upcoming sermon series and shares a chapel message he gave at PUCS earlier in the week. Passages: Mark 2:1-12

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in 2 Samuel 23 "Killing Lions on a Snowy Day."

A little boy makes the most of a beautiful snowy day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're going belly-to-belly with Coach Quinn White, the legendary Taylor University XC coach who led the Trojans to the only two NAIA team titles in school history (Men 2020, Women 2022). With 12 straight Crossroads League titles, dozens of All-Americans, and 200+ scholar-athletes developed under his watch, Coach White has built an NAIA powerhouse grounded in faith, culture, and blue-collar work ethic.As he prepares to retire after 16 seasons, we dive into his origin story, the “Mad Dogs” & “Jarheads” culture, double-threshold training (and why he protects athletes from junk miles), mental-health tools for coaches (“the gray dog”), and how Taylor keeps identity rooted in Christ first, athlete second. We also preview this season's outlook (women #1, men #3 as of recording), the Florida State nationals course, and what's next for Taylor XC.If you love college running, team culture, and honest coaching wisdom, this one's for you.Watch the full YouTube replay SpotifyApple PodcastsInstagram Black Sheep Endurance (Rich's coaching) Buy Us a CoffeeShow notes / chaptered topicsIntro & mission – why we spotlight NAIA/JUCO/D2/D3 programsCoach White's origin story – from third-grade race to Taylor runner to coachBuilding Taylor into a champion – men '20, women '22; combined title prideCulture: Mad Dogs & Jarheads – team unity, pre-race “Prince of Peace” traditionFaith-driven coaching – passion vs. identity; Christ at the centerTraining philosophy – double-threshold days, individualized mileage, staying healthyMental health for coaches – the “gray dog,” panic attack to tools & therapy2025 season outlook – women #1, men #3; Florida State course; schedule cadenceRecruiting & the right fit – like-minded, team-first, blue-collar workersFamily in the program – coaching his son & daughter; legacy & leadershipTaylor academics & community – exercise science, business, education; chapelBooks & frameworks – Inner Excellence, One Word (this year: Love),In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day; picture-book read-alouds (e.g., Jumanji)Final Four – coffee, daily rituals, music (Rush!), guilty pleasures (dark chocolate & gum)Closing – retirement perspective, gratitude, and what's next for Taylor XC

Today we have for you an episode from the Brooklyn Public Library's Borrowed & Returned podcast series, looking back on Ezra Jack Keats' trailblazing picture book and how it continues to resonate with readers. You can find Borrowed & Returned wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell discuss the kickoff of the new series That's Crazy from the message on 08/31/25 at The Simple Church.  Josh and Evan share some things they think are crazy, and we want to hear yours! If you see something crazy, email Justin@thesimplechurch.tv over the next few weeks, pictures and videos are even better. Then they get into chasing lions, facing fear, and what we can all do to grow in our faith.  Join us each Monday on Facebook Live to ask your questions in real time.    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Full Message on Youtube Download The Simple Church App In a Pit with a Lion in a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson Josh Intro Podcast  Adventures in Odyssey Middle School Life Groups High School Life Groups Life Group Kickoff Fall 2025 If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv.  You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

The Snowy Day wasn't the first picture book to feature a Black child as its beloved protagonist, but it might be the most visible. When it came out in 1962, it challenged the publishing industry to champion books that depict kids of color. Today, we find ourselves in a moment not so different from the one Ezra Jack Keats was in when he sat down to create The Snowy Day. We are, once again, fighting for the right to let kids read the books they love, and we're still reminding each other that the characters kids see in those books really matters. Read a transcript of this episode on our website and check out these great links:Check out our booklist with titles related to The Snowy DayLearn more about the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, the EJK Award, and the yearly bookmaking competition for kids in NYC public schools.Check out these digitized copies of The Brownies' Book, books by Black creatorsRead about diversity in children's book publishing, from “The All-White World of Children's Books” (1965) to more recent history, like this 2018 graphic that compiles data from the Cooperative Children's Book Center.Learn more about the most frequently banned children's books in schools (PEN America) and, as always, check out our Books Unbanned initiative for ways you can help.Attend an in-person event with Art Spiegelman at BPL's Central Library on September 10th. 

Prayer Call Opportunities Disguised Possibilities 3 Snowy Day 08_13_2025.mp3 by Sherman L. Young, Sr.

The mighty men of David broke through the Philistine host to get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem. It's time for you to say devil you are standing between me and what God has coming to me. I'm going to break through the Philistine host and get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem! This message will help you get the breakthrough God has for you!

#222: Mark Batterson serves as the Lead Pastor of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, DC. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, the DC Dream Center, the Capital Turnaround, and Culture House as gathering places for the community and funding for Kingdom causes. Mark also serves as Lead Visionary for The Dream Collective, which equips and supports dreamers who long for revival in the church, reformation in the kingdom, and renaissance in culture.Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the the New York Times bestselling author of 25 books including The Circle Maker as well as In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Double Blessing, Whisper, and, most recently, A Million Little Miracles and The Best Worst Day Ever, a children's book he wrote with his daughter, Summer.For more on Mark visit markbatterson.com as well as all social media platforms. Enjoy the show!

In today's episode, we have the privilege of sharing our conversation with pastor and author Mark Batterson. Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the author of 24 books including the New York Times bestselling The Circle Maker as well as In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, and, most recently, A Million Little Miracles. As Mark likes to say, "There's only 2 ways to live your life - as if nothing is a miracle, or as if everything is."   His advice to dads is pretty straightforward: love your family as God has loved you. While this is simple, that doesn't mean it's easy. We get into some practical ways to love our kids as our Father has loved us. "How are your kids going to learn to say sorry if they don't hear it from you?" "We have to help our kids cultivate holy, non-anxious curiosity." "You can't force feed your kids Scripture...but you can live it." "We create the world our kids live in through our words." These are just some of the nuggets of wisdom from today's episode with Mark. We hope this conversation is encouraging, enlightening, and inspires you to go forth as a dad with refreshed love and kindness towards your kids.   Check out Mark's latest book: https://www.markbatterson.com/books/a-million-little-miracles/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/ Buy Kent's latest book Don't Bench Yourself here: Don't Bench Yourself on Amazon      Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools     Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org Become a monthly donor and a member of the Fatherhood Guard: https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent is an author, speaker, and the co-founder and executive director of Manhood Journey. Kent and his wife April live in Louisville, KY, and they have five sons. Lawson is a business executive and a military veteran. He and his wife Audrey live on the gulf coast of Florida, and have two daughters.

Encounter Night | In pit with a lion on a snowy day | Pastor Sean Thomas

Today in 1940, Life Magazine published a series of photos of a little boy in Liberty County, Georgia - photos that, two decades later, would inspire one of the most famous picture books ever published. Plus: this Saturday in South Bend, Indiana, it's the Donut & Beer Festival. The Enduring Footprints of Peter, Ezra Jack Keats, and The Snowy Day (The Horn Book)Donut & Beer Festival Help inspire our future stories as a backer on Patreon

The mighty men of David broke through the Philistine host to get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem. It's time for you to say devil you are standing between me and what God has coming to me. I'm going to break through the Philistine host and get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem! This message will help you get the breakthrough God has for you!

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Snowy Day Sparks Creativity: Brews & Connections in Roma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-06-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La neve cadeva lieve su Roma, trasformando la città in un paesaggio incantato.En: The snow was falling lightly on Roma, transforming the city into an enchanting landscape.It: Era un'inaspettata tempesta di neve che aveva bloccato le strade e fermato la vita frenetica della capitale.En: It was an unexpected snowstorm that had blocked the streets and halted the hectic life of the capital.It: Nel cuore di questo candido caos, una piccola torrefazione offriva riparo e calore.En: In the heart of this white chaos, a small coffee roasting shop offered shelter and warmth.It: Luca, il barista, osservava fuori dalla grande finestra, il bianco che avvolgeva ogni cosa.En: Luca, the barista, observed outside the large window, the white that enveloped everything.It: Era fiero del suo angolo accogliente, pieno dell'aroma dei chicchi appena tostati.En: He was proud of his cozy corner, filled with the aroma of freshly roasted beans.It: Giulia arrivò con una ventata di energia.En: Giulia arrived with a burst of energy.It: Era un'artista in cerca d'ispirazione, e il suo cappotto blu era coperto di fiocchi di neve.En: She was an artist in search of inspiration, and her blue coat was covered with snowflakes.It: “Che meraviglia!” esclamò, scuotendo via la neve.En: “How wonderful!” she exclaimed, shaking off the snow.It: Luca le sorrise, mostrando una tazza di cappuccino con un cuore di latte perfettamente disegnato.En: Luca smiled at her, showing a cappuccino cup with a heart of milk perfectly drawn.It: Poco dopo, Marco entrò con il suo taccuino sotto il braccio.En: Shortly after, Marco entered with his notebook under his arm.It: Da giornalista, era sempre alla ricerca di storie particolari e aveva sentito parlare della torrefazione di Luca come un luogo dove le idee fioriscono.En: As a journalist, he was always on the lookout for unique stories and had heard about Luca's coffee shop as a place where ideas flourish.It: “Non credevo di trovare la neve a Roma,” disse, accettando una tazza fumante dalle mani di Luca.En: “I didn't expect to find snow in Roma,” he said, accepting a steaming cup from Luca's hands.It: Il loro incontro sembrava destinato.En: Their meeting seemed destined.It: Luca voleva mostrare che il suo locale non era solo un posto dove bere il caffè.En: Luca wanted to show that his place was not just somewhere to drink coffee.It: Era un centro di creatività, dove le persone potevano connettersi e creare.En: It was a center of creativity, where people could connect and create.It: La neve continuava a cadere, e la città sembrava fermarsi.En: The snow continued to fall, and the city seemed to stop.It: “Vorrei mostrarvi qualcosa di speciale,” disse Luca, prendendo un sacchetto di chicchi scuri.En: “I want to show you something special,” Luca said, taking a bag of dark beans.It: “È una miscela unica.En: “It's a unique blend.It: Perfetta per giorni come questo.” Preparò con cura un caffè speciale mentre raccontava come questa miscela fosse pensata per evocare sentimenti di calore e nostalgia, come un abbraccio in una giornata fredda.En: Perfect for days like this.” He carefully prepared a special coffee while explaining how this blend was meant to evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia, like a hug on a cold day.It: Quando finalmente lo servì, Giulia e Marco assaggiarono, chiudendo gli occhi per cogliere ogni sfumatura del sapore.En: When he finally served it, Giulia and Marco tasted it, closing their eyes to capture every nuance of the flavor.It: La magia del caffè si fece strada tra loro.En: The magic of the coffee worked its way among them.It: Giulia iniziò a parlare di un quadro che aveva in mente, ispirata dal bianco della neve che si rifrangeva attraverso le finestre.En: Giulia began to talk about a painting she had in mind, inspired by the white of the snow refracting through the windows.It: Marco cominciò a scrivere febbrilmente appunti per un articolo sul potere del caffè come catalizzatore di esperienze e ricordi.En: Marco began to write feverishly, taking notes for an article about the power of coffee as a catalyst for experiences and memories.It: Luca guardava i due amici mentre discutevano animatamente, felice di vederli trovando ispirazione nel suo sogno.En: Luca watched the two friends as they animatedly discussed, happy to see them finding inspiration in his dream.It: La torrefazione divenne un rifugio intimo, un luogo di nuove idee e racconti che prendevano vita.En: The roasting shop became an intimate refuge, a place of new ideas and stories coming to life.It: Quando finalmente la tormenta si calmò, Roma si stava ancora riprendendo, ma Giulia e Marco non avevano fretta di andarsene.En: When the storm finally calmed down, Roma was still recovering, but Giulia and Marco were in no hurry to leave.It: Decisero di restare, continuando a parlare e a immaginare il futuro tra una tazza di caffè e l'altra.En: They decided to stay, continuing to talk and imagine the future over cup after cup of coffee.It: In quel momento, Luca comprese che il suo caffè era più di un sogno.En: In that moment, Luca realized that his coffee was more than a dream.It: Era una realtà vivente, un posto dove le anime si incontravano e condividevano storie, un luogo che ispirava chiunque vi entrasse.En: It was a living reality, a place where souls met and shared stories, a place that inspired everyone who entered.It: E così, quella sera nella torrefazione, il profumo del caffè mischiato alla neve creò un'atmosfera che nessuno dei tre dimenticò mai più.En: And so, that evening in the roasting shop, the aroma of coffee mingled with the snow to create an atmosphere that none of the three ever forgot.It: Giulia e Marco si promisero di collaborare a un progetto insieme, unendo sia l'arte che le parole, il tutto nato da un semplice caffè e dalla magia di una giornata innevata a Roma.En: Giulia and Marco promised to collaborate on a project together, combining both art and words, all born from a simple coffee and the magic of a snowy day in Roma. Vocabulary Words:the snowstorm: la tempesta di nevethe shelter: il riparothe aroma: l'aromathe barista: il baristathe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe snowflakes: i fiocchi di neveto envelop: avvolgerethe chaos: il caosthe warmth: il calorethe window: la finestrato evoke: evocarethe nostalgia: la nostalgiathe warmth: il calorethe blend: la miscelathe flavor: il saporethe painting: il quadrothe hug: l'abbracciothe hug: l'abbracciothe magic: la magiathe artist: l'artistathe blend: la miscelathe aroma: l'aromathe atmosphere: l'atmosferato refract: rifrangerethe refuge: il rifugiothe idea: l'ideathe journalist: il giornalistathe storm: la tormentathe dream: il sognothe catalyst: il catalizzatore

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Facing Fear: A Snowy Day of Hope and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-01-30-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnuggene dansede langsomt udenfor vinduet og dækkede verden i et blødt, hvidt tæppe.En: The snowflakes danced slowly outside the window, covering the world in a soft, white blanket.Da: Indenfor i det sterile venteværelse med de falmede blå stole var der en stille uro.En: Inside the sterile waiting room with the faded blue chairs, there was a quiet unrest.Da: Kasper sad og stirrede på døren til operationsstuen.En: Kasper sat staring at the door to the operating room.Da: Hans fingre trommede nervøst på armlænet.En: His fingers drummed nervously on the armrest.Da: Ved siden af ham sad Anders og forsøgte at bevare roen.En: Next to him, Anders tried to remain calm.Da: Ingen af dem sagde noget, men begge tænkte det samme – ville Mette være okay?En: Neither of them spoke, but both were thinking the same thing – would Mette be okay?Da: Kasper's tanker kørte i ring.En: Kasper's thoughts were spinning.Da: Hans søster Mette var på operationsbordet, og han kunne bare sidde her og vente.En: His sister Mette was on the operating table, and all he could do was sit here and wait.Da: Tiden sneglede sig af sted som is, der smelter.En: Time crawled by like ice melting.Da: Enkelte sygeplejersker gik forbi, for travle til at bemærke de bekymrede ansigter af de ventende.En: A few nurses passed by, too busy to notice the worried faces of the ones waiting.Da: Anders forsøgte at bryde stilheden med beroligende ord, men selv hans stemme bar præg af usikkerhed.En: Anders tried to break the silence with reassuring words, but even his voice had a tinge of uncertainty.Da: Timerne gik langsomt.En: The hours passed slowly.Da: Kasper tænkte på at ringe til resten af familien, men kom i tanke om Mettes ønske om privatliv.En: Kasper thought about calling the rest of the family but remembered Mette's wish for privacy.Da: Skulle han bryde hendes tillid for at give andre besked?En: Should he break her trust to inform others?Da: I sin tvivl valgte han at holde mobilen i lommen, mens uro lagde sig som en klump i maven.En: In his doubt, he chose to keep the phone in his pocket, while unease settled like a lump in his stomach.Da: Men til sidst kunne han ikke holde det ud længere.En: But eventually, he couldn't stand it any longer.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding og besluttede sig for at finde en sygeplejerske.En: He took a deep breath and decided to find a nurse.Da: Da en kvindelig læge kom ud fra operationstuen, gik han hen til hende.En: When a female doctor came out of the operating room, he approached her.Da: Hans stemme var rolig, men beslutsom: ”Undskyld, kan vi få en opdatering om Mette?” Lægen smilede venligt til ham.En: His voice was calm but determined: “Excuse me, can we get an update on Mette?” The doctor smiled kindly at him.Da: ”Operationen gik godt, og Mette hviler nu.En: “The operation went well, and Mette is now resting.Da: Hun vil snart blive overført til opvågningen.” Lettet pustede Kasper ud.En: She will soon be transferred to recovery.” Relieved, Kasper exhaled.Da: Hans frygt smeltede som sne i solens varme.En: His fear melted like snow in the sun's warmth.Da: Anders klappede ham på skulderen, og de delte et øjeblik af fælles lettelse.En: Anders patted him on the shoulder, and they shared a moment of mutual relief.Da: Kasper kiggede på snefnuggene udenfor.En: Kasper looked at the snowflakes outside.Da: Det betryggende svar gav ham en ny form for styrke.En: The reassuring answer gave him a new kind of strength.Da: Han lærte, at nogle gange er det bedre at handle, end at lade frygt lamme én.En: He learned that sometimes it's better to act than to let fear paralyze you.Da: Mens han sad der ved siden af Anders, vidste Kasper, at han havde fået andet end gode nyheder den dag.En: As he sat there next to Anders, Kasper realized he had gained more than just good news that day.Da: Han havde lært værdien af håb og tålmodighed, samt hvordan man finder trøst i andres bekymringer.En: He had learned the value of hope and patience, and how to find comfort in others' concern.Da: Det var en lærdom, der ville holde gennem mange vintersnevejr.En: It was a lesson that would last through many winter snowstorms. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggenedanced: dansedesterile: sterilefaded: falmedeunrest: urodrummed: trommedearmrest: armlænetnervously: nervøstreassuring: beroligendetinge: prægdoubt: tvivlunease: urolump: klumpexhaled: pustedemelted: smeltedepatience: tålmodighedconcern: bekymringerspinning: kørte i ringquiet: stillebusy: travletrust: tillidapproached: gik hen tilcalm: roligdetermined: beslutsomupdated: opdateringrelieved: lettetrecovery: opvågningenparalyze: lammestrength: styrkepat: klappede

In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter's small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.

Replay of the very popular Christmas Episode of 2020, a discussion about "The Snowy Day," holiday special, based on the book of the same name by Ezra Jack Keates. This year's New Christmas Episode will air on Christmas Eve! Stay tuned, Dear Listener!

Send us a textIn today's episode we explore the book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats through movement.A Message for Grown-ups: All participants assume responsibility of risk of injury. Before starting an episode clear a suitable area (recommended at least 6ft x 6ft) for jumping, walking, turning, and sitting and make sure any and all sharp corners, objects, slick spots, pets, and non participants are safely outside the designated dancing space!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Listen.Think.Leap! news!

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John continues his conversation with Dr. Amber Selking about the power of changing your mindset, how it can rewire your brain and help you think in more positive ways. Dr. Selking also discusses her book, Winning the Mental Game. In Part 1, Dr. Selking shared her journey from being a college athlete to finding her calling in helping people improve their mindsets and leadership. She also discussed how the brain works and the importance of managing our thoughts to improve performance and wellbeing. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Recap of Part 1 [01:32] - Being a professional speaker and Dr. Selking's diverse client base [03:19] - The science of gratitude and how it rewires our brains [04:37] - Dr. Selking's plans on writing a book about organizational high performance [07:00] - John's upcoming book, The F6 Secrets of Relationships [10:18] - Building Championship Mindsets podcast [12:00] - Best way to reach out to Dr. Selking [12:43] - Children's books written by Dr. Selking [15:12] - How Dr. Selking builds and maintains her significant relationships [17:35] - Finding ways to connect with her spouse amid a busy schedule [20:55] - Encouragement for men to put effort into dating [22:53] - Impact of Dr. Selking's faith in her business [24:42] - Dr. Selking's definition of success [25:21] - Traits of a great leader [27:21] - How Dr. Selking invests in her personal growth [32:03] - Book recommendations [34:30] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “You can literally rewire your brain … when you start thinking about what you're grateful for, it starts to rewire your brain.” “Winning is important, and we can do that in ways that are aligned with who we've been created to be in the world.” “Success is showing up as the person you intend to be and accomplishing what you intend to accomplish at the moment.” “Clear vision, clear results. Fuzzy vision, fuzzy results.” “Your excellence will permit you to stand before kings.” “The most important thing in a relationship is selection … I'm grateful we both waited for each other and found each other.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How by Daniel Coyle (https://a.co/d/bPBstVK) Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do by Daniel M. Cable (https://a.co/d/69lO6YK) Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman (https://a.co/d/7a9lrpk) In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars by Mark Batterson (https://a.co/d/hrPzTwq) Wide Awake: The Future Is Waiting Within You by Erwin Raphael McManus (https://a.co/d/3hKY0Dn) The Last Arrow: Save Nothing for the Next Life by Erwin Raphael McManus (https://a.co/d/8n8LHES) Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina (https://a.co/d/1G2Sl1c) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://selkingperformance.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlattner/  https://www.instagram.com/drselking/  https://x.com/ChampMindsets  https://x.com/DrSelking  https://www.facebook.com/selkingperformancegroup/  https://www.facebook.com/alattner  "Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets" (https://a.co/d/7dpSpIA) "A Dream Come True: The Buzz on Greatness (Zip the Bee Book 1)" (https://a.co/d/eoKIwQw) "Winner's Circle (Zip the Bee Book 2)" (https://a.co/d/ep26gs1)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

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Dr. Eric Recker is a dentist, husband, father, keynote speaker, Elite Success Coach, author, pilot, mountain climber and recovering triathlete. In his second half of life, he is committed to helping people shorten the distance to becoming their best version and learning to #WINtheNOW.  Questions ·      We'd love for you to share in your own words a little bit about how you got from where you were to where you are today. ·      Could you share maybe two or three overarching themes that you believe have been the core values that have driven you to get to where you are today, and if other people were to embrace or embody those same core values, you believe they would achieve the same success. ·      What would you say are some of the success tools that have made both businesses thrive in a positive way, if you were to look at them and see if there are any overlapping behaviors or competencies that help to strengthen the customer experience in both areas. ·   Could you also share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or application that you absolutely can't live without in your business? ·      Now, could you also share with our listeners, Eric, maybe one or two books that have had a great impact on you. It could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you've read recently, but it has impacted you, both professionally and even personally. ·      Can you also share with us what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you are really excited about, either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. ·      Where can listeners find you online? ·      Now, before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you get derailed or you get off course, the quote kind of helps to get you back on track. Do you have one of those? Highlights Eric's Journey  Me: Eric, we always like to give our guests an opportunity to share in their own words a little bit about their own journey. So, your bio basically gave us a very short summary of all the wonderful things that you have and are still doing, but we'd love for you to share in your own words a little bit about how you got from where you were to where you are today.   Eric shared that he really could give a short version of that, and it would take about 4 hours, but he'll try to really crunch it down together and say that he was bullied on the playground when he was growing up. He grew up in a small town in Iowa in the early 80s, and recess kickball was life, and he was told that he couldn't play because he wasn't good enough, and so unfortunately, that you are not good enough became a soundtrack for him, and he told himself on the sideline of that recess kickball field that he was going to be so good at everything he ever did that no one would ever not pick him. Well, fast forward into his professional career as a dentist, he truly believed that he wasn't good enough, so he overshot on everything, overcompensated on everything, always kept adding more and more and more because he was trying to prove to other people that he was good enough. That led to three significant rounds of burnout, including chest pain, heart palpitations, panic attacks, all of that to the point that he got very close to selling his dental practice and walking away.  When that all fell through, he needed to step back and decide what he really wanted to do with this life, and he knew that he had a powerful story. He'd been through a lot, and he wanted to be able to help other people on their journey.  So, what he does now is he has sold half of his dental practice to a partner. He sees patients three days a week, and the other days he speak and coach and write books and do content and all of those kinds of things, trying to help other people on their journey, so that they don't have to go as far down the burnout trail as he went.   Me: That is awesome. What a wonderful story.   Core Values for Success - Themes that Drive Achievement and Fulfillment Me: So, Eric, you speak a lot about burnout and mindset and just handling the different stresses of life, can you share with our listeners on your own personal journey, when you got to that point, when you realized that you needed to make a change? If you could share maybe two or three overarching themes that you believe have been the core values that have driven you to get to where you are today, and if other people were to embrace or embody those same core values, you believe they would achieve the same success.   Eric shared that first of all, where it all went wrong each time that he went through that terrible season of burnout, he noticed the same equation now that he looks back on it, kind of doing a forensic examination of it was over committed. He had too much on his plate, as a lot of us do, but even more importantly, he wasn't taking care of himself, he just kept going. He just kept adding more and more, and that's where the problem was.  So, one of the big core values that he has is taking care of himself. So, we have to be a little bit selfish so that we can be selfless. If we don't have anything to give, we won't be able to give anything to our people. We won't be able to have an impact on those that we are around, and we will definitely get burned out.  Another huge core value for him is relationships. He's a highly relational person, and it's extremely important to him that he has some good quality relationships in his life, and it's important for all of us. So, he has a mentor that he meets with, he has a coach that he works with, and he has 4 people that he would consider, 2:00 am friends, people that he could call in the middle of the night if his world fell apart. So, relationships and self-care would be two of the big things that he thinks we really need to be careful and make sure we embrace those.   Me: Absolutely love those two themes that you've shared with us.   Success Tools for Thriving Businesses - Overlapping Behaviors and Competencies that Enhance Customer Experience Me: Now, I love the fact that one of your themes was relationships, and a big part of customer experience, as this podcast is focused on navigating the customer experience is building strong relationships. All organizations aim to have customers for life, and a big part of that is building strong relationships with those customers, whether it be a B2B or a B2C. Since you pretty much managing two businesses, because you mentioned that you coach and you write books and you do speeches and stuff for organizations and people, and then you also have your practice where you're in office three days per week. What would you say are some of the success tools that have made both businesses thrive in a positive way, if you were to look at them and see if there are any overlapping behaviours or competencies that help to strengthen the customer experience in both areas.   Eric shared that one thing that he teaches his team is to be aware of the rest of the story, it's a huge thing for him. People are complicated, so, in his dental practice, people will come in and they'll maybe see them for an hour of their life, and they might be grumpy when they come in, they might be scared, they might be, however they present themselves to them is just a snapshot of how their life is going. They may not be taking very good care of themselves, they may be in a bad place, they may have gotten a diagnosis, they may have a family member that's really struggling, they may have any number of things that's going on. They may be crazy burned out, and they get to see a little snapshot of them.  So, when somebody comes in, they don't seem like themselves, or if they've just met them, and they're kind of off putting to them at the beginning, just understand that they're seeing a snapshot of a bigger picture of someone's life. And so, he thinks it's always important that they think about that, they don't always get the chance to know the whole person, but especially in someone that you've been in relationship with for a while, if they seem off, then there's something more going on, and it might be worth exploring that.   Me: So, you're lying in the dentist chair, right? And what would you call the person that's serving the client, a dental assistant? And the dental assistant picks up that the patient is agitated, walk us through that. What would you want he or she to do to kind of have the patient relax, maybe build some conversation. Do you just have casual talk? Do you pick a topic, maybe about the weather? Do you think about something that's maybe current affairs, like Donald Trump?  Eric shared that he definitely stays away from politics. Stay away from politics and hot button news things, that's for sure. People get pretty fired up about that. But exactly that scenario that you had. The great thing about his practice is a lot of the patients that he sees, he's been seeing for 20 years. And so, when they come in, if something doesn't seem right, then they'll ask them,  “Hey, is everything going okay today?”  “Well, I'm just really nervous about this procedure.”  “Okay, well, tell me more about that.”  And a lot of times, really all someone needs to do is voice what they're feeling or talk about the procedure before they do it, and then it becomes a lot easier. And if it doesn't, if they're still amped up, they say things like, “Hey, the good news is this is all the longer this procedure is going to be. So, in half the time it takes to watch a movie, you're going to be on your way.”  So, they try to break it into more manageable chunks if people are apprehensive, and sometimes they have to take a little break and just let everybody sit up and breathe. And then they get back into it. But they really try to meet the patient right where they are and help them work through the situation, because it doesn't do any good if they're escalated, and Eric's team is escalated, then they're going to have a hard time getting through the procedure.   App, Website or Tool that Eric Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business When asked about on online resource that he can't live without in his business, Eric shared that for him, he would just say that it's his own personal website, it's hugely important whenever he gets asked, “So, hey, where do we find you? How can we get in touch with you. How can we learn more about you?” He's very proud of his website, he had a great web designer, but through there, everything flows to his social media, to his blog, to his books, to the different opportunities that he has, some free online resources. It's something that he's very thankful that he spent some money on, because it's the way that a lot of people end up finding him.   Me: Perfect. And we will ask you the question for where our listeners can find you online, which I'm sure your website will be one of those resources later on in the episode.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Eric When asked about books that have had a great impact, Eric shared that two of them definitely come to mind. One is going to be, and a lot of people have probably heard of this one is Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, just an incredible resource. We are the product of our habits and our routines. It is worth taking time to get good habits and routines in our lives, because everything else flows from those patterns that are in our life. So, that's a huge one.  Another one that many people probably have not heard of as much is called In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars and that's by one of his favorite authors, Mark Batterson, and it describes what we do when adversity hits in our lives, because it's not a question of if, it's a question of when things are going to happen to us, and how do we react to those things.   What Eric is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that he's excited about, Eric stated that he mentioned the whole not good enough, and the paradigm that that presented him with. So, he used to do a lot of triathlons, mountain climbing, stuff like that, he went all the way through the Iron Man distance. He's climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, all of that was pretty much done on a faulty operating system that he had in his mind that he wasn't good enough and he needed to prove himself to people.   So, it's really been about 7 years since he's done any kind of an endurance race or anything like that. He's climbed some smaller mountains and done some stuff like that. But there's an event that he's going to be doing the second week of August, and it's going to be at Snow Basin Resort in Utah, and it's called 29029, which is the vertical height of Mount Everest above sea level. So, the goal is, in 36 hours, he has to hike 29,000 vertical feet.   Me: Wow.   Eric shared that that's usually the first word that people say. So, what he will do is, he'll hike up this mountain, and each time he goes up, he will gain 2300 feet. So, he will hike the same mountain 13 times. So, hike up the mountain, and he will ride the gondola back down. And there's going to be 250 to 300 of them he believes that will be there doing this. And his goal for this is to one, he wanted to train for an event again, he really wanted to be focused and intentional about how he trained for it.  But the other thing that he wants to do is he wants to learn about mindset while he's doing it. He wants to learn what happens in his mind when he does a repetitive task for 36 hours. He wants to learn where does his mind goes on hikes number 7, 8 and 9, when he can't see the beginning of the hike and he can't see the end, and he's really in the grind, because he thinks a lot of this will translate into our lives and what we have going on personally. So, he hopes this will be something that he'll be able to give some talks and workshops about in the future. And so, just want to see at 47 years old, just want to see what his body's got in it, what his abilities are.   Me: That's amazing, Eric, wow. I'm going to have to follow you. Are you going to be posting this on your social media?    Eric confirmed, absolutely.    Me: This is fantastic. I would definitely follow you from a personal capacity, just to see, as you mentioned, how do you endure? What are your thoughts? Is it that you feel overcome? Does it impact you emotionally? Like there's so many questions running through my mind right now just listening to you.   Eric stated that he's excited. There's one time he knows as he's hiking up that for that whole, he expects it to take about an hour and 15 minutes, probably to hike each time, and at least one of those times he's just going to be completely quiet and he's just going to observe the world around me. His son has made him a couple playlists, so he'll listen to some music that he selected for him. One of the times, he's just going to pray for his family the entire time that he hikes up. So, he has a few of those things. And then, other than that, just going to see what happens. So, he's super excited about it.   Me: And I guess it's a time also for you to kind of be one with nature and God, because you don't have much distraction, and hopefully you have no injuries, I pray in the name of Jesus that you come out of this injury free. So, you could really meditate, talk to God, as you mentioned, pray for your family and that's something that we don't get to do every day, have moments of silence, because we're just always so busy doing busy work.   Eric agreed that Yanique is so correct. He thinks if people really want their life to change, start with 5 minutes of silence each day, “Well, Eric, why only 5 minutes?” because it's not easy and we're not used to it. Start with 5 minutes of silence and breathing each day and see what that does for you, it's so important, you know this.   Where can listeners find Eric online? Website – www.ericrecker.com    Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Eric Uses When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Eric shared that his quote is a Bible verse, and it is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will keep your path straight.” God has been the constant for his journey all the way through, He's been there in the good times and bad times, in the other times, and he's trying his best to trust that He always knows what the next step is.   Me: I love that. Absolutely love that. Thank you so much for sharing. Eric.   Well, Eric, you have definitely practiced what you preach in this entire interaction that I've had with you. Thank you so very much for being a guest on our podcast, I believe that our listeners would have gained, when the episode is released, will gain a great amount of knowledge, expertise, advice, motivation. I got that from our conversation, and I can tell that you're not just speaking because it's something to do, but it's coming from your heart, and that touches people way more. I mean, people can tell if you're being authentic and genuine, if it's really coming from a place of authenticity, and I feel that in the conversation that I had with you today. So, I just want to express my deepest gratitude to you. Wish you all the best on your hike, I'm going to be there following and cheering you on and just want to say thank you again.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Links •     Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear •     In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars by Mark Batterson   Mastering Art of Service Excellence: Behavioural Tools and Competencies for CX Success Webinar – Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – 11:00 am (EST) Mastering Art of Service Excellence Webinar Details and Registration  

All I Need Is One Shot - One Lion. One Pit. One Snowy Day. - Bishop Kevin Foreman

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with John Michael Lucido to talk about how life-altering news about their unborn child led to a profound encounter with the Holy Spirit.Whether you're someone who has received news that stirred your life in an unexpected way, or just curious about the movement of the Holy Spirit in the world today, this conversation will provide an important truth about how God often moves outside of our plans and gives us strength for the unexpected journeys.What You'll Hear:John Michael recounts the tense moment in the high-risk fetal care unit at KU Medical Center in Kansas City when he and his wife, Emily, learned their six-month-old unborn child would have Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).The question that weighed on John Michael—"Do I have what it takes?"—was answered by a moment of clarity from the Holy Spirit, who spoke with confidence in his heart, saying: "you don't have what it takes but I do and I'll be with you in every step of the journey".The decision to name their son, born February 15th, 2021, Judah Michael (Judah meaning "Praise be to God" in Hebrew), reflecting their commitment that the world should look at their son and say, "Praise be to God," rather than viewing disability as a burden or hardship.Hit follow or subscribe so you don't miss future episodes!

The mighty men of David broke through the Philistine host to get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem. It's time for you to say devil you are standing between me and what God has coming to me. I'm going to break through the Philistine host and get a fresh drink of well water from Bethlehem! This message will help you get the breakthrough God has for you!

“Ferrari Brain” Chatter rolls with Claude, Torie, and Jamie. They hope the best for King Charles, and Torie gets to rave about Pebble Beach.  The “most checked out books” includes “The Snowy Day,”  and Jamie's all over it.  Prolific writer and book doctor Mark Wish zooms in to share his (according to Torie) somewhat autobiographical “Necessary Deeds.” Wish's protagonist is a literary agent turned convict, imprisoned for a crime of passion. “Necessary Deeds” quickly goes down a twisting and wonderful mind path of revenge and redemption. 

Narrator: Jessika Downes-Gössl

In celebration of the very snowy Midwestern day, we're honoring the pioneering legacy of Ezra Jack Keats! Keats was a renowned author and illustrator of dozens of children's books, perhaps most notably, The Snowy Day. He worked to ensure his books featured children from all backgrounds, as they deserved to see themselves: as the heroes! Join us for this very charming celebration of children's literature! 

Dumbo and his friends are in for a fun surprise, after their circus train has to make a stop due to snow!

Joining us today on our AACC Built Different Podcast is Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC - Mark Batterson! National Community Church is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in multiple locations around the Washington, DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 24 books... including The Circle Maker, In the Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Win the Day, Chase the Lion, and so many more… Today however, we'll be unpacking his newest book titled - Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words that Change Everything.l love what Mark writes, he says that the best predictor of success in life, in love, and in leadership is your proficiency at please, sorry, and thanks. Those three words are the foundation of all healthy relationships and successful careers. Those three words are the only ceiling on achieving your dreams. Those three words will determine how happy you are and become.With his trademark blend of personal stories, scientific and historical references, and biblical insight, Pastor Mark Batterson shows in and throughout his book as well as our conversation together today how you can change your world with your words:• A timely please can help you unlock the rule of reciprocity for greater results, discover the power of “we is greater than me,” and honor others above yourself.• A sincere sorry can lead you to mend broken relationships, strengthen connections through being radically vulnerable, and better understand the degrees of forgiveness.• A heartfelt thanks paves the way toward a resilient mindset of gratitude and an expectancy to see God move on your behalf.Whether you're launching out into a new phase of life or navigating long-established complexities, it's time to harness the power of those three transformative words and let them propel you wherever God leads you to go. Link to Mark's Website: https://www.markbatterson.com/ Link to Purchase the book: https://www.markbatterson.com/books/ 

How Paul seeks the Lord when making decisions for his city, how to be relational before we're confrontational at work, and why Christians should “embrace the chaos” of this world.Links Mentioned:Paul TenHaken on InstagramPaul TenHaken on TwitterClick RainAdam WeberThe Audacity to WinHalftime: Moving from Success to SignificancePaul David TrippGospel CoalitionKingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common GoodThe Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the WorldPatrick Lencioni on TwitterKirk Cousins on TwitterIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity RoarsJordan Raynor

Have you ever bought lemonade from the county fair?What if, instead of dwelling on our misfortunes, we transform them into something sweet? The age-old saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" embodies a powerful philosophy that encourages us to turn adversity into opportunity. Often, positive aspects are hidden in challenging situations - we just have to find them. While we cannot control the lemons that come our way, we can decide how we respond to them. By embracing our problems, we transform setbacks into stepping stones, failures into lessons, and challenges into opportunities. Tune in to today's episode as the Karmie brothers share some of the ‘lemons' they've faced in their business and how they turned them into ‘lemonade.'The journey is not always easy, but with a positive mindset and resilience, we can squeeze out the sweetness hidden within life's sour moments and create a refreshing blend of growth and optimism. What are you going through right now that is difficult or uncomfortable? What can you do to make lemonade out of lemons?Episode Highlights: What do you do when you get 50,000 sq ft of a defective product?Turning a problem into something desirable.Don't make lemonade out of a rotten lemon.Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:www.foreverlawn.comImpact Without Limits Instagram: @impact_withoutlimitsForeverLawn's Instagram: @foreverlawnincDale's Instagram: @dalekarmieBrian's Instagram: @bkarmieGet Grass Without Limits HereVisit our show notes page HERESubscribe to Our Newsletter HEREIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark BattersonThis show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh and Pierce discuss the ups, downs, and eventual success of Josh's recent Iowa turkey hunt.  Josh had a Period A tag for Wisconsin this year, and as luck would have it, some season 2 tags in Iowa were available that just so happened to be good for April 14-18. So Josh scooped up an Iowa tag anticipating a pretty vanilla hunt in the land of the giants. But the hunt was totally not what Josh expected.  Josh faced intense hunting pressure, wild weather, and stubborn property line birds, but was eventually able to accomplish his long standing goal of killing a turkey in the snow. Tune in to hear the full story and how Josh rolled with the punches to make it happen!  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Connect with Josh and The Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast on Instagram. Connect with the How to Hunt Deer Podcast on Instagram. Check out Good Chance Fly Fishing online or on Instagram. Big thanks to our partners! TACTACAM Huntworth onX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movies reviewed this week include The Naked Kiss, Smoking Causes Coughing, Acidman, Tetris, A Snowy Day in Oakland, Enys Men, and A Thousand and One.1.  Subscribe to our CinemAddicts Youtube Channel2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page.3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations!4. Check out our Find Your Film website!5. Questions/comments email us at info@findyourfilms.com6. CinemAddicts merch: https://www.findyourfilmpodcast.com/For more information on The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli, go to Fathom Events. Timestamps:(0:00) -  Intro(5:24) - Rotating Review Pick: The Naked Kiss (dir. Samuel Fuller)(23:00) - Smoking Causes Coughing(32:43) - Acidman(43:54) - A Thousand and One(49:43) - Tetris(57:54) - A Snowy Day in Oakland(62:42) - Enys Men(73:37) - What's in the Box? The Twentieth Century (thank you Kate from Walk The Cinema Podcast)Atty's Antiques is on Facebook MarketplaceHAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERETHE COLD COCKLE SHORTSRULES OF REDUCTIONMORMOANTHE CULT OF CARANOGROUPERS TRAILERPlease Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score HereSupport the show

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