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This week on Faith & Freedom, bestselling author Charles Martin reveals the real-life events and deep faith that inspired his gripping new novel The Keeper. Dr. David Frank, a biological dentist and healthcare advocate, breaks down the fluoride debate and why informed healthcare choices matter more than ever. Pastor Anthony Thomas returns with a message of spiritual resilience, reminding us how to stay rooted in purpose when life gets hard. And political strategist Eduardo Neret joins to unpack Trump's impact, the shift among Gen Z voters, and what it really takes to turn this country around. [00:50] Writing for Redemption with Charles MartinBestselling author Charles Martin opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his Murphy Shepherd series, especially the latest release, The Keeper. He shares how grief, faith, and the redemptive love of God weave into his storytelling. Charles also explains how real-life encounters with human trafficking inspired his heart for writing stories that rescue, restore, and bring hope. [13:03] What's Really in Our Water?Dr. David Frank dives into the fluoride controversy—why it was introduced, what recent science is showing about cognitive health risks, and how to make more informed choices when it comes to what you're drinking. He also shares his take on RFK Jr.'s health freedom movement and why critical thinking matters more than ever in healthcare. [23:07] Strength Through the Storm with Pastor Anthony ThomasPastor Anthony Thomas returns to unpack the spiritual battle many are facing right now. From learning to wait on the Lord to embracing your God-given purpose, he shares biblical encouragement for staying strong in your calling—even when life gets tough. [35:14] Trump's First 60 Days with Eduardo NeretPolitical commentator Eduardo Neret breaks down the major wins of Trump's return—border control, government spending cuts, and a cultural shift among young voters. He also shares why Gen Z is waking up to the truth, rejecting identity politics, and embracing faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. Resources: Charles Martin –  charlesmartinbooks.com Pastor Anthony Thomas –  Website: TipOfTheSpearChurch.org Rumble: Tip of the Spear Church Eduardo Neret –  X: @eduneret   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FREEDOM” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions, hunting photos & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

This week on Faith & Freedom, bestselling author Charles Martin reveals the real-life events and deep faith that inspired his gripping new novel The Keeper. Dr. David Frank, a biological dentist and healthcare advocate, breaks down the fluoride debate and why informed healthcare choices matter more than ever. Pastor Anthony Thomas returns with a message of spiritual resilience, reminding us how to stay rooted in purpose when life gets hard. And political strategist Eduardo Neret joins to unpack Trump's impact, the shift among Gen Z voters, and what it really takes to turn this country around. [00:50] Writing for Redemption with Charles MartinBestselling author Charles Martin opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his Murphy Shepherd series, especially the latest release, The Keeper. He shares how grief, faith, and the redemptive love of God weave into his storytelling. Charles also explains how real-life encounters with human trafficking inspired his heart for writing stories that rescue, restore, and bring hope. [13:03] What's Really in Our Water?Dr. David Frank dives into the fluoride controversy—why it was introduced, what recent science is showing about cognitive health risks, and how to make more informed choices when it comes to what you're drinking. He also shares his take on RFK Jr.'s health freedom movement and why critical thinking matters more than ever in healthcare. [23:07] Strength Through the Storm with Pastor Anthony ThomasPastor Anthony Thomas returns to unpack the spiritual battle many are facing right now. From learning to wait on the Lord to embracing your God-given purpose, he shares biblical encouragement for staying strong in your calling—even when life gets tough. [35:14] Trump's First 60 Days with Eduardo NeretPolitical commentator Eduardo Neret breaks down the major wins of Trump's return—border control, government spending cuts, and a cultural shift among young voters. He also shares why Gen Z is waking up to the truth, rejecting identity politics, and embracing faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. Resources: Charles Martin –  charlesmartinbooks.com Pastor Anthony Thomas –  Website: TipOfTheSpearChurch.org Rumble: Tip of the Spear Church Eduardo Neret –  X: @eduneret   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FREEDOM” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions, hunting photos & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Heartfelt Božić: Family's Strength Through the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је тихо падао, покривајући двориште велике породичне куће.En: Snow was quietly falling, covering the yard of the large family house.Sr: Унутра, топлина породичне љубави била је скоро опипљива.En: Inside, the warmth of family love was almost tangible.Sr: Мирис свеже припремљених јела испуњавао је сваку просторију, док су иконе и свеће красиле дом, стварајући свету атмосферу уочи православног Божића.En: The scent of freshly prepared dishes filled every room, while icons and candles adorned the home, creating a sacred atmosphere on the eve of Orthodox Božić.Sr: Милан је седео у свом омиљеном фотељу, гледајући како његова породица завршава последње припреме за вечеру.En: Milan sat in his favorite armchair, watching as his family finished the last preparations for dinner.Sr: Био је стоички старешина породице, али у себи је крио бригу о здрављу које је полако слабило.En: He was the stoic elder of the family, but within him, he hid concern about his health, which was slowly declining.Sr: За њега је овај празник био посебно важан.En: For him, this holiday was particularly important.Sr: Желeо je да буде ту, здрав, и да искрено води породичну молитву као и сваке године.En: He wanted to be there, healthy, and sincerely lead the family prayer as he did every year.Sr: Његова ћерка, Драгана, осећала је притисак.En: His daughter, Dragana, felt the pressure.Sr: Желела је да све буде савршено.En: She wanted everything to be perfect.Sr: Божић треба да буде традиционалан, пуњен топлом породичном атмосфером.En: Božić should be traditional, filled with a warm family atmosphere.Sr: Али снови су јој често прекидани бригом о очевом здрављу.En: But her dreams were often interrupted by worries about her father's health.Sr: Међу њима, весела унука Весна имала је своје идеје.En: Among them, the cheerful granddaughter Vesna had her own ideas.Sr: Желела је да унесе нешто ново у овај Божић, да се традиција употпуни модерним запажањима и разиграношћу.En: She wanted to bring something new to this Božić, to complement the tradition with modern observations and playfulness.Sr: Док су се гости окупљали око великог, свечано постављеног стола, Милан осети бол у грудима.En: As guests gathered around the large, festively set table, Milan felt a pain in his chest.Sr: Знао је да нешто није у реду, али није желeо да прекине свечаност.En: He knew something was wrong, but he didn't want to interrupt the celebration.Sr: Када је вечера почела, он је молитвом благословио храну.En: When dinner began, he blessed the food with a prayer.Sr: Али, у средини молитве, његово лице помодрело је од бола и изгубио је свест.En: But in the middle of the prayer, his face turned pale from the pain, and he lost consciousness.Sr: Драгана је одмах схватила озбиљност ситуације и хитно позвала помоћ.En: Dragana immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and urgently called for help.Sr: Док је чекала медицински тим, покушавала је да остане смирена и организована.En: While she waited for the medical team, she tried to remain calm and organized.Sr: Весна јој је пришла и предложила да остатак породице настави вечеру у миру, како би се створио простор за хитну помоћ.En: Vesna approached her and suggested that the rest of the family continue dinner in peace to make room for emergency services.Sr: У тренутку када је медицински тим стигао, сви су били забринути али и измирени у својој љубави и подршци за Милана.En: By the time the medical team arrived, everyone was worried, yet united in their love and support for Milan.Sr: Пребачен је у болницу, и док су седели у чекаоници, породица је одлучила да настави вечеру у духу који су запечатили у дому.En: He was taken to the hospital, and while they sat in the waiting room, the family decided to continue the dinner in the spirit they had cherished at home.Sr: Милан је добио медицинску помоћ на време и опорављао се, али оно што је остајало био је нови осећај прихватања.En: Milan received medical help in time and was recovering, but what remained was a new sense of acceptance.Sr: Драгана је схватила да савршеност није важна, него сама породична близина.En: Dragana realized that perfection wasn't important, but rather the closeness of family.Sr: Весна је примила поштовање породице због својих иновативних идеја, које су се савршено уклопиле у нове околности.En: Vesna gained the family's respect for her innovative ideas, which perfectly fit the new circumstances.Sr: Снова, Божић је био другачији, али није изгубио ништа од своје магије.En: Once again, Božić was different, but it lost none of its magic.Sr: Упркос хладној зими напољу, топлина заједништва и љубави грејала је их изнутра.En: Despite the cold winter outside, the warmth of togetherness and love warmed them from within.Sr: То је био Божић који ће памтити не по невољи, већ по томе колико су као породица заједно порасли.En: It was a Božić they would remember not for the adversity, but for how much they had grown together as a family. Vocabulary Words:stoic: стоичкиtangible: опипљиваadorned: красилеsacred: светаeve: уочиconcern: бригуdeclining: слабилоpressure: притисакperfect: савршеноinterrupted: прекиданиworries: бригомcheerful: веселаcomplement: употпуниobservations: запажањимаplayfulness: разиграношћуfestively: свечаноset: постављеногpain: болpale: помодрелоconsciousness: свестurgently: хитноcalm: смиренаorganized: организованаsuggested: предложилаemergency: хитнуworried: забринутиunited: измирениspirit: духуacceptance: прихватањаinnovative: иновативних

Cutting ties with family is not just a personal choice; it's a cultural phenomenon with far-reaching consequences. We're tackling the controversial trend of going no contact, especially within the LGBTQ community, and how this practice, amplified by social media and even some psychological approaches, disrupts family harmony. Joined by insights from an Israeli psychologist and a revealing clip from MSNBC, we dissect the ideological shift that is reshaping how we handle familial and generational bonds. Our conversation anchors on viewing these challenges through a biblical perspective, recognizing our shared human frailty, and the transformative power of grace and forgiveness.Our complex world often prioritizes self-interest, leading to divisiveness that creeps into even the most faith-based communities. We share our personal stories and the joy discovered in serving others, acknowledging the cultural polarization that complicates political and religious identities. Despite sharing core beliefs, many feel isolated when political discrepancies are left unaddressed. We're advocating for humility and love as foundational values, fostering unity and open dialogue within the Christian community, and encouraging a deeper understanding of how these dynamics affect our interactions.Emotional resilience and biblical discipleship aren't just buzzwords; they're crucial tools for navigating today's parenting landscape and the fragility brought on by digital echo chambers. By examining the story of King David and his emotional candor with God, we highlight a path toward healing and maturity. Our discussion extends to the pitfalls of unchecked pride and the necessity of difficult conversations to build stronger, Christ-centered relationships. We invite you to join us on this journey of emotional and spiritual growth, where true strength is found in surrender to God's unchanging grace.Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! TIMESTAMPS:(00:19) - The Impact of Going No Contact(12:36) - Navigating Culture and Divisiveness in Christianity(23:22) - Biblical Discipleship and Emotional Resilience(29:41) - Emotional Resilience in Christian Discipleship(40:22) - Strength Through the LordOther ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations

   ISBN-10: 0190054514 ISBN-13: 978-0190054519 Publisher: Oxford University Press (February 14, 2020) Language: English  People say there is no handbook when it comes to raising kids. Not true anymore. Resilience Parenting is it if you want to raise kids who can handle anything! I've worked with children for thirty years, and I wish I had the wisdom contained in this book when I started. It would have made me a far better parent and teacher." —Mark Goblowsky, host of the podcast Strength Through the Struggle Resilience Parenting: Raising Resilient Children in an Era of Detachment and Dependence by Chris and Holly Santillo Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing (March 22, 2019)   Your children will face many challenges in the years ahead, so you want to raise them to be resilient—strong, adaptable, and able to recover. It is your mission to empower your son or daughter to cultivate a functional and fulfilling life. This essential handbook will help you achieve that goal. In Resilience Parenting, martial arts instructors Chris and Holly Santillo share the insights they have gained as teachers and parents. They offer positive alternatives to lecturing, bribing, and punishing; focusing instead on three Pillars: Learning, Integrity, and Service. By applying these powerful principles, you can inspire your children to develop the independence they need to succeed as adults while renewing their connection to family and community. Whether you are raising a teenager or just starting your family, the methods prescribed in this book will help you unlock your greatest potential as a parent. Parents, both new and old, will find much of value in these pages." —Kirkus Review   "This is the book that the nurse should hand new parents at the hospital. It is an articulate, straightforward, and approachable guidebook, which can be easily read in just a handful of hours, on transforming the bundle of baby into a productive adult." —Martial Journal   "Chris is fighting the twin evils of our era: excessive fear for our kids, and busybodies trying to enforce it." —Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, author of "Free-Range Kids," and founder of the Free Range-Kids movement   "Resilience Parenting provides a new twist on time-tested tactics that will help us be better and do better. Read this book!" —Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and author of "Passion-Driven Education: How to Use Your Child's Interests to Ignite a Lifelong Love of Learning"   "This is a superb and practical book, founded on years of teaching and parenting. The principles in this book provide the life tools missing in most homes and classrooms today. Learn them, then use them." —Steven P. Bucci, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense    "As a Special Forces officer and lifelong student of leadership and training, I have spent a lot of time and effort trying to divine what makes a person more resilient. Chris and Holly Santillo's book Resilience Parenting masterfully distills what they have learned in over twenty years of teaching martial arts and parenting and conveys those lessons in an easy-to-understand and entirely implementable way. As someone who has entrusted my children to their training--and who personally knows their three boys--I can attest that what they do works. I give his book my strongest possible recommendation." —Roger D. Carstens, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Special Forces (retired)   "We are at a crossroads in our country. We either continue down the path we are on--creating generations of kids who lack mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and physical health, leading our country to financial, moral, and social ruin--or we pivot and begin to create the conditions for our children to grow into mature, healthy, free, and fully functioning adults. Resilience Parenting is a road map toward the latter. I hope enough parents are smart enough to pick it up." —Michael D. Ostrolenk, M

Today’s episode is about the two different but powerful meanings for Strength Through the Struggle that you can use in your life. Let’s get right to it. Hello everybody! Thanks for taking the time to tune in and listen to this episode. I really appreciate your time and energy. While this episode isn’t specifically about martial arts I’m going to use them as an example. When I came up with the name for this podcast it was the result of wanting to be truthful about life. At least my experience with life. And what I’ve learned about it from my childhood, into the military and as a career martial artist and student of life. I wanted people who were looking for solutions to life’s challenges to be able to find honest answers, inspiration, and motivation. The first thing that STTS means to me is that we all actually do have the Strength to get through any Struggle that crosses our path in life. Those can be struggles that were thrust upon us through no doing of our own as well as the challenges we create with our choices. You know what I mean, problems of our own creation. There have been a few times in my life that I didn’t know if I had the strength to do what needed to be done when confronted with a problem in my life. One of those times was when I found out I was going to be a father. My own internal dialogue was very negative concerning how I saw myself. I couldn’t imagine anything good could come from me. More specifically, my seed. I grew up with so many experiences in childhood that I wasn’t worthy of anything good or that anything good could come from me that I spent my adult life trying not to become a father. That wasn’t the truth but it was what I believed. And we tend to behave in alignment with what we believe regardless of whether the belief is true or not. I ended up trying to be the best father I could and overall, I’ve done a fair job of it. Not perfect by any means but pretty good most days. And that is with the added challenges of raising a child with multiple disabilities. Even though I didn’t believe it the start, I had the strength to do it. The truth was, I had the Strength to get Through the Struggle the whole time. I bet you can think of times in your own life where this has been true for you. It could be anything. The ending of a relationship. Getting through school or going on and getting a degree in college. What about sickness or injury? The death of a loved one in your life? A financial crisis. The loss of a job. What about that choice that you made that brought on the difficulty in your life that you didn’t think you could overcome or get through. You see. You had it in you the whole time. You made it through. You did have the strength to get through that struggle. The second meaning and one that lines up with the martial arts is, we get Stronger because we go through Struggles. As a matter of fact, we CAN’T get stronger without resistance, without something to struggle against. If I want to make my body stronger, I must find something to push against. For instance, a floor to do a push up against. If I’m standing in the middle of a room pushing against the air, my body is not getting stronger. There isn’t anything in opposition to my arms. There isn’t anything for me to struggle against. I have to get down on the floor and push against it. The floor and my bodyweight work together to give me something to struggle against which in turn creates more strength in my body. The same is true for events in our life that are a struggle to get through. Those events are what give us an opportunity to get stronger on the inside. When my son Josh was hurt in the hit-and-run with two semi-trucks, it created all kinds of opportunities for me to get stronger. The struggle of dealing with both a life-threatening and ultimately life-altering event made it possible for me to have to dig deeper than I ever had to in my life. I had to develop a stronger Faith in order to keep going with everything that was required of me and Joshua. I developed more patience and new perspectives of understanding that have made me a stronger person. I had to come to terms with the idea that I can’t control everything in my life which made me stronger. A new level of compassion was required for my son but also for myself and others in this world has ultimately made stronger as well. I have a deeper level of perseverance now and can endure (which is another type of strength) difficult things if I must. All of this is as a result of the struggle, that ended up in my life. It wasn’t easy and I’m not going to pretend that it was. I didn’t enjoy going through it. It was hard. But I do enjoy the strength that I gained from it. Without the struggle, I couldn’t have gotten stronger. What about your own life? What have you gone through that has made you a stronger person? A better student, employee or boss. What are the challenges in your life, the struggles you have gone through that have made you stronger as a husband, wife, father or mother? That’s right. You have all kinds of examples of how much stronger you are because of the struggles you had to figure out. So let me tie it all together. 1 – We all have the strength to get through any struggle in our life even if we don’t believe it. 2 – We all can gain new levels of strength because of the struggles we go through in life. Pretty impressed with yourself now? You should be! You’ve been getting stronger and showing strength your whole life. I hope that helps. Thanks again for listening and remember, if you want any coaching to reach out at markgoblowsky.com. Let’s get you unstuck and moving again.    

Today we talk to a man who never wanted to be a dad. The thought of fatherhood terrified him. He thought so little of himself, he didn't think he was even worthy to procreate. He thought that when his time was done on Earth, there should be no evidence that he even existed. This man's name is Mark Globowsky, and he is the host of the Strength Through the Struggle podcast. His beliefs of unworthiness and inferiority were the result of his upbringing with a physically and emotionally abusive father. But Mark stepped boldly into the dark, confronting his issues head on. He surrounded himself with the right people, men who showed him the truth about himself. Now Mark has someone to call him 'daddy' for the rest of his life. Becoming a father was the best thing that could've ever happened to him. He shares how we can mine our pain and our past, finding strength through the struggle to become the man that we decide we want to be. For the show notes and links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/thursday128.

Mark Goblowsky is husband, father, U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner and teacher. He is also a coach, author, podcaster, and all around awesome man! Mark's podcast, Strength Through the Struggle, is a unique look into various stories of individuals finding power in the wake of a personal storm. Mark's own life was changed years ago when his son was in a horrific automobile accident. Mark shares his story with us and we discuss how we can all find strength through the tough times. Connect with Mark at: http://markgoblowsky.com/ Joing the Code of Character Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CodeOfCharacter/

Welcome back to another episode of the Zero Xcuses Podcast. This week we are chatting with Mark Goblowsky from Strength Through the Struggle. Mark talks to us about the struggles he faced after a tragic hit & run incident in 2005 that left his son with a Traumatic Brain Injury. After struggling with caring for his for 4 years Mark found himself at a severe low point dealing with exhaustion, isolation and looking for answers. At that time, a friend reached out to him to introduce him to a group of other people dealing with similar situations and really began to change his outlook. Today Mark has used that as inspiration to bring stories of everyday struggles of ordinary people to light and spread the message that we are not alone in this thing we call life! Connect with Mark at: http://markgoblowsky.com https://www.facebook.com/strengththroughthestruggle/   Don't forget to subscribe and rate this Podcast on iTunes! Join our closed Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZeroXcuses/

Mark talks about overcoming adversity, putting people in your life to support you and the importance of accepting the hand your dealt but then responding to it. Introduction/Bio: Hey everyone and welcome to the All-Star Leader Podcast, where together we learn about leadership from the best and brightest, and keep it fun by connecting it to our passion for sports! Today we are privileged to be joined by someone who knows how to overcome adversity, and who will teach us just how to do it. Mark Goblowsky is a martial arts expert, author, business owner, coach, podcast host and father. His upcoming book, Strength Through the Struggle, is due out this spring. Mark thanks so much for coming on the show! Interview Questions: Tell us first of all how you came to focus your work on this area of overcoming adversity. There are about 7 billion people who will face adversity at some time in their lives, so a big market! His son was hurt in a hit/run car accident; he felt alone; wasn't sure how to deal with it Wanted to create something that others could have as a resource when they were confronted with adversity; to let them know they aren't alone Many of us look for ways to avoid adversity; how do we know when that's the right course or when we need to face something head on? There are lots of people who actively look for adversity (ultramarathon runners; climbers; etc.) Most of us are not like that However, many of us are looking for an effortless life, and we're trying to avoid the pain that is necessary to get that growth So look at adversity as whether it's going to serve me that is going to make me a better version of myself (lawyer example; athlete example) As a parent, we wish raising kids was easy, but it's not. And those struggles are opportunities for us to become better versions of ourselves. When we press into those adversities, we gain strength and can serve others How do we do it?! What does it look like or what are helpful tools to use when we face those situations? Life deals what it deals, and we have to come to terms with reality Important to embrace the fact we don't have control over the hand dealt to us; we can only control how we respond He has failed at this in the past and got caught up in how the situation happened (Daniel asks about Mark's martial arts) – Mark had a tough upbringing; was molested as a child; but when Kung-Fu came out, he admired the main character's peace and power, the strength and ability to protect himself; didn't pursue it until he was in his 20s and by that time he had been attacked, stabbed, etc. so he knew how to scrap; Realized the pain of being afraid the rest of his life was greater than any pain that would come from learning Kung-Fu Kung-Fe became something Mark could fall back on when his son was hurt There was so much uncertainty and so much fear; sitting next to his bed that first night, holding his hand, thought if he held his hand, he could keep him here on the earth and prevent him from dying (Daniel shares about his own situation with his infant daughter) When you teach or coach someone who is going through a tough time, what are some of the common mistakes you see people make when trying to get through it? Right that they're not really mistakes; there are a lot of unknowns, so you're just learning along the way People try to make too many changes at once, and that is a very difficult thing to do; we didn't get unhealthy overnight, and we're not going to fix it overnight either We don't take very good care of ourselves, so we need to show some self-leadership; he should have gotten some help; tried to gut his way through it and shouldn't have done that; gotta find a way to hang on to hope How important is having a support network around you? Family/friends? No man is an island; we really need each other; men aren't good at reaching out and being honest about how we feel on the inside There is an increase in the suicide rate of men in the U.S., and that's scary Men don't have other men around them to share the tough conversations with; we're scared He stepped out and went to a conference at one point that really helped him connect with others going through traumatic situations, and it was a tremendous help His encouragement for people who are struggling is to find someone you can trust, start to connect with them, and have the honest conversations about what is going on (Daniel follows up with encouragement to get people around you) Men be vulnerable with your wife; they are in your corner but we need to trust them and give them the benefit of the doubt You have a remarkable podcast of your own, and I'd like to ask you to share a few stories from your show to help bring this home. Ray Edwards is well-known in the copywriting and sales world and is a massive success by most measures, but he shared a significant struggle on your show. What can you tell us about that. Recommend everyone connect with Ray Very gifted/skilled copywriter; has written for Tony Robbins He has gone through Parkinson's Disease; he taught about reframing your thoughts and that you continue to have a choice how you will respond Ray's podcast. Jim Harshaw was an All-American wrestler who lost control of his life in his 30s; that's something I'm sure hits close to home with many in our audience who were or are athletes. What is Jim's story and what can we learn? Jim was confronted with life not turning out how he expected But then he accepted his reality Is now helping others Where can people go to learn more about you, the book and the work you're doing? markgoblowsky.com Strength Through The Struggle Memoir of this process of experiencing the tragedy with his son and the journey after Due out this spring Podcast is stories of people who have gone through challenges and adversity Thank Yous/Acknowledgements: Antioch Live/Clear Day Media Group – music More here. Jonathan Davis – production Clint Musslewhite – voice over   

Coming up this week… Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? A magic photo bag that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside And a remarkable conversation with Mark Goblowski, creator of the Strength Through the Struggle podcast Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Here’s the short answer…He doesn’t. In this week’s episode I’ll give you a scripture-based answer to back this up, but here’s all you really need to know: God is good. The devil is bad. ‘Nuff said. Tip Of The Week A magic photo bag that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. I have been faced with a travel dilemma for some time now. I live in a smallish city that often requires me to take smaller regional jets with limited overhead bin space to get where I need to go. That’s a problem because I travel with my photo gear, business essentials, and my carry-on bag with my clothes. All that baggage makes me look like a sherpa loaded down to climb some great mountain. This is not a good look for me by the way. Enter the Airport Essentials photo bag, from ThinkTank. It checks all the boxes that I need in a bag, and the best part is that it’s magically bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Feature Segment: “How To Overcome Everything” A remarkable conversation with Mark Goblowsky, creator of the Strength Through the Struggle podcast. My guest this week is someone who has been through some crazy trials in his life, and the way he has responded has been an inspiration to me. Here are some of the things you’ll learn this week from my friend Mark Goblowsky: The personal tragedy that inspired the Strength Through the Struggle mission [13:52] The power of testimony [15:14] Testimonies are all around us [15:44] The Scriptural basis for testimony [16:15] What to do when it feels like hope is slipping away [16:59] When hope disappears, action goes with it [17:53] The role of martial arts in high-speed problem solving [18:40] The world in-between [20:08] How to answer the question, “Why did this happen to me?” [20:20] Defeating emotional and spiritual challenges [21:58] The overcoming power of love [23:20] Create what you want to consume [24:20] Mark’s top 3 podcast episodes [25:30] The power of perspective [29:55] Transforming the realities of life [32:30] Resources Mentioned In This Episode New Living Translation Bible Great Message from John Piper Airport Essentials photo bag, from ThinkTank Strength Through the Struggle podcast with Mark Goblowsky Free Download: The 7 Lessons Learned by Going Through the Hard Things in Life by Mark Goblowsky How To Help Subscribe to the show through iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will mention you on this show. Get The Transcript Right-Click and “Save As” to Get the PDF Transcript.