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Merry Christmas and welcome back to Stories from the River. We hope you are having a lovely day filled with love, joy, peace, family, and support.  Today we wanted to bring you a special holiday episode. Manny Rodrigues, Broad River's President and COO, welcomes his in-laws, Jimmy Kallam and Suzi Kallam, for a heartfelt holiday conversation. Jimmy and Suzi are founders of Tandem Spirituality, a ministry which focuses on supporting pastors, Christian leaders, and anyone seeking connection and guidance. Jimmy shares the origins and purpose of his latest book, Struggling Well with Life, designed to support anyone in a time of crisis.  Jimmy and Suzi discuss how to show up for others and how seeing people during this Christmas season can impact others' day profoundly.  They share their favorite memories and traditions during Christmas as well as the promise that we have in Christ. We hope you all have a joyful and Merry Christmas holiday! Additional resources:  Struggling Well with Life: https://www.amazon.com/Struggling-Well-Life-Jimmy-Kallam/dp/B0F2CC6RSV   Tandem Spirituality: https://www.tandemspirituality.com/     This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sgMg1_d9_70  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.   Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail   

Merry Christmas and welcome back to Stories from the River. We hope you are having a lovely day filled with love, joy, peace, family, and support.  Today we wanted to bring you a special holiday episode. Manny Rodrigues, Broad River's President and COO, welcomes his in-laws, Jimmy Kallam and Suzi Kallam, for a heartfelt holiday conversation. Jimmy and Suzi are founders of Tandem Spirituality, a ministry which focuses on supporting pastors, Christian leaders, and anyone seeking connection and guidance. Jimmy shares the origins and purpose of his latest book, Struggling Well with Life, designed to support anyone in a time of crisis.  Jimmy and Suzi discuss how to show up for others and how seeing people during this Christmas season can impact others' day profoundly.  They share their favorite memories and traditions during Christmas as well as the promise that we have in Christ. We hope you all have a joyful and Merry Christmas holiday! Additional resources:  Struggling Well with Life: https://www.amazon.com/Struggling-Well-Life-Jimmy-Kallam/dp/B0F2CC6RSV   Tandem Spirituality: https://www.tandemspirituality.com/     This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sgMg1_d9_70  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.   Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail   

This Sunday, Pastor Blake closes out our Walk This Way series with a message from John 21. Together, we'll be reminded that Jesus' command to “follow me” holds true in every circumstance. When we stumble, His grace meets us. When we wander, He calls us back with an invitation to repentance and restoration. Want to watch a version of this message? Check out our live broadcast archive at www.declarationchurch.net/live. 

In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews James Blomfield from the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP). They discuss his work in inclusive education, the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the global challenges and opportunities in creating truly inclusive schools. Blomfield shares insights from his visits to Texas schools, highlighting student engagement in career and technical education programs. The conversation also explores the role of artificial intelligence in education, the shift from inclusion to belonging, and the power of networks like IFIP in connecting educators worldwide. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Be encouraged. Mentioned: The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to Coherence by Mary Myatt How Change Happens by Duncan Green The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn X: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl   Jon Eckert: All right, so we are blessed to have James in our podcast studio. He flew all the way from the United Kingdom to Waco, Texas, to be on this podcast. So James, tell us a little bit about what you've been doing here in central Texas these last couple of days. James: Yeah, I've been spoiled. I've just had the best cheese and ham roll, ever. I can tell you a lot about Texan food now. And brisket. But the quality of the experiences, the visiting the schools, meeting you at Baylor has been a terrific privilege. I'm very grateful. Yeah, today, this morning, in fact, we visited three schools in Waco Independent School District. We were shown around by the loveliest people, Adam, Caroline, and Christie. I think Adam and Caroline are on from your doctoral program. Jon Eckert: Yes. James: But they're like institutional coaches. I gather. We would call them improvement offices where I come from, but they had such a light touch. They knew everyone. They were so friendly with people, and I gather that they are also about compliance, but with the coaching aspects. So they were great. And the three schools we went to, we were Midway yesterday, which was amazing. And then this morning, Bells Hill Elementary, Cesar Chavez, and then GWAMA, Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy earlier. And yeah, what impressed me was speaking honestly as an English person, it is shocking to see police in a school. Very quickly, I was unaware of them. But we have our own issues in the UK with knives and all sorts. But the staff were, despite that, throughout just so calm, friendly, loving, and attentive to the students. Asking them, talking to them in front of us. And some wonderful experienced people, trauma informed. There was someone who was training to be a social worker this morning who just came out of her office and gave us a short speech without any preparation, speaking from the heart, talking about what she was doing, how much the children matter. If you've got people like that, then you are going to be doing the right stuff. So yeah, I was impressed. But also from the type of education, obviously Texas is massive. The school footprint, I've never been into such big schools, even the elementary and yesterday with Midway, that was the biggest school I've ever been in. It took us a long time to walk around. And all of the stuff, like this morning at GWAMA, we saw robotics, drones, they have the construction academy, welding, forklift truck driving. Yesterday we saw them building an airplane. When I was doing metalwork at school, it was for like a baked potato holder. They were building an airplane. And I would love that as a student. I would be inspired by that even if I was building a small part of the airplane. Rebuilding tractors yesterday. So that's practical. That's 21st century teaching, but visible, practical, hands-on. Jon Eckert: And then the engagement that you see that's possible there through starting a cafe restaurant through the airplanes. Just to be clear to the audience, the students are not doing this on their own. It's a two-seat airplane that would be like a Cessna, and they have engineers coming in to help build. I still am not going to be the first person that volunteers to fly in that, but it was impressive to see. And I do feel like in central Texas, there are a number of schools doing a lot to try to meet the needs of the community by educating kids in ways that engage them, use the skills that they've been given, help them become more of who they're created to be in a way that benefits the community. And even the principal yesterday, Allison Smith, was sharing about the new factory that's coming in that's got a gigantic footprint, and it's going to be a huge benefit to the tax base. Before they came, they met with the high school to see if there were ways that they could integrate some of the needs they have with what the high school's developing in their students. Because at Midway, about half the students go on to a post-secondary education. And so there have to be opportunities for kids to step into things that allow them to be gainfully employed and meaningfully use the skills that they have. And many of the kids were doing things that I couldn't even fathom doing. And they're just leaning into it and gaining expertise, which is for 16, 17, 18 year olds is truly remarkable. James: Isn't that also a bit like a UDL mindset? If the manufacturer comes in and has that intelligence to ask about what would you need? What would be helpful? And then you're designing the education from the ground up. Jon Eckert: That's it. And I'm glad you brought up Universal Design for Learning, because that's something that we haven't really gotten into. Why you're here and what you do in the United Kingdom, because we actually, Eric Ellison, met you a while ago. But you were the reason why we were at a UNESCO conference in Paris where we got to work with educators from six continents that were all interested in UDL and what it means to educate each kid around the world. And there's 250 million kids that don't have access to a school. And then we're in these amazing schools where the biggest schools you've been in that are offering all these different opportunities. And so we're getting to see it, but what does it really look like from your perspective, from your organization as it relates to UDL? James: Yeah. So interesting, I am a teacher, head teacher, classroom teacher from some 25 years. And for me, it's all about practical teaching and talking to parents, making things work. But at a very practical level. And one thing that drew me to my organization, which is the IFIP, International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners, was that when I met Daniel, who's a fabulous person to work for, it's much more practitioner based. It's all about pedagogies. I felt at home straight away. But also, how do we train teachers? How do we bring them on into inclusive practice? And the IFIP is all about the voice of teachers. Daniel would say inclusionistas, all manner and range of people, teachers, specialists, therapists, but parents as well, who are committed to a more equitable and enriching education. So the majority of what we do is training. We have things like our GITI program, which is a global inclusive teaching initiative. But we do events. And that's something that Daniel, one of his strengths, he speaks all over the world. He's written many books. We were so, so grateful to have the event at UNESCO in Paris. So we were co-hosting. Daniel had been talking about that for two years beforehand. And we didn't believe him. He made it a reality. He dreamt about it, and it happened. And the same more recently in Brazil. We went to the G-20 ministerial meeting. He was talking about that. So he sees things and it falls to me to follow behind him and try and make some of the practicalities work. But yeah, the inclusion piece covers so many flavors. And I think what you mentioned just now, we talk about inclusion. Well, if the 250 million aren't in school, well, that's a level of inclusion that puts lots of other schools into a completely different context. Where does the inclusion start? And even in some of the schools I visited, I've been very lucky to visit schools around the world who would say they're inclusive and they may have a sensory room, or they may have, but they aren't necessarily inclusive. But for me, one of my favorite schools I've visited was in Rome, [foreign language 00:08:28], Our Lady of Good Counsel. It was run by Silesia nuns. And they said in the words of their founder, Don Bosco, "Young people need not only to be loved, but they need to know that they're loved." And it's very reassuring as a practitioner, a teacher, former head teacher, to come here to Texas and you see that. You see that palpably going on. And I feel at home. The elementary school this morning, because I was a primary school teacher, it was just like, I know this. I understand this. I could probably take a lesson. But they had some great ideas. And teachers, I'm a teacher, you love stealing good ideas. Jon Eckert: Well, and I think this is the beautiful thing about the jobs that we get to do. We get to see all the amazing things that are happening in schools. So much of what's in the news and what gets publicized are the things that aren't working. And the tragedy that there are 250 million kids who don't have access to schools, that is tragic. But in schools, there are amazing things happening all over the world. And getting to see them is this encouraging, oh, it gives you hope. And I wish more people could see that. I do think there are challenges though, because when we think about inclusion, we've moved as a country toward inclusive education, the least restrictive environment for students, and bringing students into a place where they can flourish. But we really, as Erik Carter, who runs our Baylor Center for Developmental Disability, you met with him yesterday. He talks about moving from inclusion to belonging. And I think we even need to think about belonging to mattering. So you keep hearing more and more about what does it means to matter and seeing your gifts being used with others. And that's what we saw yesterday. It wasn't individual students. It was teams of students doing this and each member of the team had a different role, whether it was robotics or it was the plane or the cafe. And the educators needed to step in. So the principal was talking about, I need an educator who's willing to step up and do this so that this can happen. And that's the thing that I think people that haven't been in schools for a while don't see what it means to really help kids belong. They have a sense of what inclusion was, maybe when they were in school, where there was a class down the way that was a Sensory room, which is a nice room for just, here's where we're going to put a kid who's out of control that we can't manage in so many places. It's like, no, there's so many schools that are doing so much more than that. So what are some other hopeful things you've seen through IFIP? James: Well, I think, yeah, you see a lot and on social media, and you must have found this, there's so much many aphorisms about inclusion and metaphors about what inclusion is. It's a mosaic. It's a banquet with many tastes. It's symphony orchestra with many sounds. Inclusion is a garden. That's quite a good one actually, the metaphor. And that's something that Sir Ken Robinson from the UK has talked a lot about. And there's lots of analogies with growing and flourishing, which that's a word you've taught me in my visit here. But I do feel sometimes that it is all good to talk about that. I don't disagree. But there's some recently inclusion makes every day feel special. Yeah, it does. Inclusion is the antidote to the division in the world. It is. But will that help the early career teacher struggle with their class? Will that give them the practical steps that they need? So I think all of those things are true, and we must love the students. But I would say that's just comes a standard with being a decent human being. I would expect that from you, from anyone. You treat people with a respect. But for me, I feel more inclined to say, what are the practical professional steps? What's the pedagogy? What are the teaching principles that will help me to, as we were saying yesterday, maybe to hesitate before ask another question in class and listen. And listen. That's inclusion, isn't it? Wait for someone to answer and maybe then not say anything. It's actually stepping back. So for me, I'm very impressed by... I mean, I was brought up on quality first teaching, we would call it in the UK, which is about high quality, inclusive teaching for every child. So you mustn't differentiate in a way that you've got the low table. No one wants to be on the low table. You want to have high challenge on every table. And we used to say, you want your best teacher on the lowest table. It's not like you just put a teaching assistant or some volunteer on the lowest table. It's got to be focus lesson design, involvement, interaction, metacognition. So responsibility for your own teaching, for your own learning. Sorry. And I love the dialogic approach. Someone said yesterday, Socratic circle that I've picked up. But it's like you would encourage a child to talk about what they understand because very quickly then you assess what they actually know. Sometimes you'd be surprised by what they know. But for the same reason, UDL appeals to me, to my sensibility, because it offers very practical steps. And crucially at the design stage, it's not like I'm going to apply this assistive technology to a lesson I created a year ago and will do the best we can, and that child will now be able to do more than they could. But if I design the lesson, and one of our colleagues, Helena Wallberg from Sweden, who was a co-author on the Global Inclusive Teaching Initiative, she talks about lesson design. It's a far sexier way than lesson planning. So teachers are professionals, they're artists. They need to use their profession. Jon Eckert: So when you start thinking about design, I use Paideia seminars because Socratic seminars are great, but Socrates taught one-on-one. We don't usually get the luxury of doing that. So how do you bring in the gifts of each student, not so that you're doing something kind or helpful for that individual, but so that the whole group benefits from the collective wisdom in the classroom? And so the inclusive education is not to benefit one single individual, it's to benefit all of us because of what you draw out. And that's where design, I think, is more helpful than planning. And so when we think about this in this state that we're in right now, we've never been in a better time to educate. We have more tools than we've ever had. We know more about how people learn than we have in the history of the world. James: Yeah. Jon Eckert: And yet sometimes that can make things feel overwhelming. So that beginning teacher that you mentioned. The only thing that beginning teacher knows is no one in the room learns exactly the way she does. That's all you know. And so then how do you use tools... And we've talked a little bit about this artificial intelligence. Amazing tool for adapting reading levels, for adapting basic feedback, for giving an educator a helpful boost on lesson design because it can synthesize from large language models. It can do work that would've taken us hours in five seconds. But it can't replace the human being. And so how do you see tools like artificial intelligence feeding into UDL so that it becomes more human, not less? James: So where I am, there's a shortage of specialist teachers, for example, and therapists. And Daniel's been doing a lot of work in India and parts of Asia where there isn't the expertise. So I think maybe AI can help in those places. But even he would say that will not replace a specialist. You can never replace a specialist who has the intuitive and curiosity to see what an AI system can't. But it may empower parents who have no kind of training as a teacher might have for neurodiverse situations of how do I deal with my child when they're like this? And similar for teachers and who are looking for... They've tried everything. What do I try now? So we've been working on one on an AI system that's based on all of the research that Daniel's done. It's not released yet. We've got a working title of 360 Assessment, which doesn't really mean anything, but it was meant to be assessing the whole child. And he's, through his work in many schools over many years, many thousands of hours, he's put all of this stuff into the data for the AI system coupled with his books. So when you ask a question, it will do a quick spin round and come back with some suggestions. And it's quite fun to use, I think, as a tool to empower parents to signpost them. And for teachers, it's a useful tool. I don't think it's the panacea, but I think you have to use these technologies sensibly. But my daughter, who's a nursery nurse, and she tried to break it by saying, oh... We tried it, the computer. My child is two years old, but can't pronounce S. should I be worried? And it came back with the correct answer, said no, there's nothing to worry about. Up to four years old, some children won't be able to pronounce the sound S properly. And then it gave her the advice that she would give, because a manager of a nursery nurse, the advice you'd give to her staff. Now all of her team have just started that. None of them have any experience. So that, I could see, could be useful for training numbers, the ratio of good advice to people. That's the way I see it working in the short term. Jon Eckert: No, and I think that's great because it enhances the human's ability to meet the need of the human right in front of them. Because I will always believe that teaching is one of the most human things that we do. James: It is. Jon Eckert: And so any way that we can enhance that with any tool, whether it's a pencil or an artificial intelligence tool that allows you to give feedback and synthesize things and help with design. I also believe we just need to give credit where credit's due. I don't love it when we don't give credit for tools that we use. So if you're using UDL, they're a great people cast. We're about to have a call with them later today. They do great work. And so the same thing. If you have a digital tool, share that so that we know here's what we did and here's how we can spread that collective expertise to others. And so what role does IFIP play in bringing networks of people together to do that? Because in your convenings, that's one of the main things you do. So can you talk a little bit about that? James: Yeah. Well, in the title if you like, in our forums, one of the things that Daniel is very keen on is sustainable growth. So we want to introduce people to each other. And it's surprising with head teachers and principals who struggle. I've just come back from Brazil from a UNESCO GEM, which is a global education meeting, where the focus was on the quality of the leadership. And we need to give, empower our leaders. They're often working on their own. One of the roles of the IFIP is to join them together. So we're launching in January at the BET Show, which is the biggest technology show in the world, apparently, in London Excel Center, our Global School Principals Forum. So we have a forum for them. We have a forum for specialists, forum for pastoral leads. And we've also got regional forums of South America, North America, Asia, just to try to bring people together. Because when you share the experience, and I've been really grateful this morning for the opportunity to walk through and see some American schools that you share the ideas, you see the similarities. That's the power and that's so important. Jon Eckert: No, and that's been our experience. Whether we're just in the states or internationally, there's so much good work going on. We just need to have ways of connecting human beings who are doing it, so it doesn't feel like it's another thing to do, but it's a better way to do what we're already doing. And so I feel like that's what UDL does. I feel like that's what IFIP is about. And that the most meaningful part of our time in Paris at UNESCO was not in the panels, it was in the conversations that happened over lunch, in the hallways. The panel may have sparked a conversation, but it's hey, what are you doing here? And what are you doing there? And I walked away with multiple connections of people that we'll continue to talk to because, again, there's so much good work going on. Yeah, go ahead. James: My memory of the... Because it was a very stale affair, wasn't it? And the bureaucratic approach, UNESCO, because you feel like you're a United Nations and lots of people talking were sat down for hours and hours, was when you lifted your hand and actually ask a few questions. That's inclusion, isn't it? Eric was saying that people who were leaving the room walked back in to listen because that was interesting and someone was asking them how they feel and bringing it back into reality. That's so important. But I also think inclusion, there is an interesting power dynamic with inclusion. A guy called Michael Young who's a professor of education at UCL, talks about the right for all children and young people to be taught powerful knowledge. What knowledge are we giving them? How are we empowering them? So I think inclusion is all about discovering your power within, if you like. That's so important so that they begin to see. And some of the teachers are saying this morning, kids know what they see, what they've experienced. And if you introduce new ways of dealing with anger or with pain, they don't have to fight. They don't have to resort to what they've necessarily seen. Then give them new strategies. That's empowering those children. Jon Eckert: Well, and Adam and Caroline who were taking you around, they're behavioral interventionists. And they are always busy because there are kids that are struggling with how to manage the feelings that they have. And if they don't have people giving them those strategies, how do they grow? And again, that's very human teaching, and Adam and Caroline are great models of that. James: They were wonderful. So good, and it was the light touch that impressed me. Because I've worked with, as I say, school improvement offices. And the trick is not to push people down. It's to make them think twice about what they've done or how they could ask a question better. And their observations of the displays on the walls and just the language teachers and teaching assistants use has a profound effect. I do believe that inclusion is about the students look at the way their teachers behave. It's nothing to do with this pedagogy or the post. It's about how did they respond to me? How did they respond to the other person in the class? What's important to them? How do they talk? That's the inclusion that you teach. Empowering them to make the similar choices when they're older. Jon Eckert: That's well said. So our lightning round, I usually ask four or five questions that have relatively short answers. So first one, what's the worst advice you've ever received as an educator? James: Oh, as an educator? Worst advice. Jon Eckert: Oh, it could be as a human being if you want. James: Well, when I was young, my dad had many qualities and taught me many good things. But one of the worst things he said to me was, "Don't use your money, use theirs." So he would borrow money. And that got me off to a terrible start in life. And I learned through my own experience that it was better to use... Well, I was always using my own money. Jon Eckert: Yes. Yes, okay. James: But I could use it better. But bless him because he's no longer with us. But that was one piece. Jon Eckert: No, that's a tough start. James: Yeah. Jon Eckert: Thank you for that. What's the best advice you've received? James: The best advice, I think, was to go back to university. Jon Eckert: Okay. James: I dropped out of school to get engaged, because that's what you do when you're 19. And I was going to get married, but it didn't happen. And then I went to do a summer job, which lasted for 10 years. Jon Eckert: That's a long summer. James: But my blessed teacher, Michael Brampton, who gave me a love for painting, history of art, he kept on pestering me go back to university. I went back as a mature student and loved it. I think people should start degrees when they're near in the thirties because you appreciate it so much more. Jon Eckert: Yes. James: So that advice he gave me led to such a change in my life. Jon Eckert: Yes. Well, and then you went on to get a degree in art history, philosophy, then a master's in computer science. So you went all in. James: Yes. And that took me into education. And the time I went in, there weren't many teachers that were doing anything with computers. Jon Eckert: So as you get to see all this around the world, what's the biggest challenge that you see schools facing that you work with? James: I think it's manpower. Jon Eckert: Okay. James: I think there's a real manpower issue and belief that school can make a difference. I think one of the things that we believe in IFIP is that positive change is possible. And sometimes it's shocking going to schools. And if you do make people see that the positive change is possible, it transforms them. So advocacy, shared vision. And one of your colleagues was saying this morning, just changing the mantra can make a profound difference. Jon Eckert: Yeah. So what makes you the most optimistic as you get to see all the schools all around the world? James: Yeah. Well, I've just come back from Stockholm in Sweden, and I was really, really impressed by the school there. It was one of the best schools in Stockholm. It was a school that had in their entrance hall, you'd expect it to be very austere and you don't want to see any bad stuff in your entrance hall. But they had a table tennis table set up and they had a piece of found art or hanging above. And it was the whole sense of the school's about children started there, about young people. But in Sweden, it's all about sustainability. Everyone is expected to clear up after themselves, be mindful of other people, respectful. Even in the hotel where I stayed, I had to sort my rubbish in my room. It's that approach that starts from not just in school, across the board. Jon Eckert: Yeah. James: So that impressed me. Jon Eckert: Yeah, that's a beautiful example. One of my favorite schools outside of Nashville, Tennessee, they don't have custodians that clean up the building. They have 20 minutes at the end of the day where the students do all of the cleaning, including the bathrooms. Which you start to take care of stuff better when you're the one who has to clean it up. And the peer pressure to take care of it shifts a little bit. So it's a great word. All right, one other thing. Oh, best book that you've read last. James: Can I give you two books? Jon Eckert: Absolutely. James: I mean, I've got into fiction in a big way recently. So I use Audible, the app. Jon Eckert: Oh, yes. James: And I've been working through all kinds of classics that I never read properly. Just reread The Hobbit and Tom Sawyer. But I've gone through... The Name of the Rose stuck with me recently. I so enjoyed reading it. And I've just got into Robert Harris. He's written Conclave, which has just come out as a feature film. And a series of books called Imperium about Cicero and Oratory and how the Roman Empire was lost. But they aren't the books. Jon Eckert: I love that. Go ahead. James: But the two books, one is by an English specialist called Mary Myatt. And one of the really practical books that she wrote was The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to coherence. Gallimaufry is a word, I'm not sure if it's Gaelic, but it means a mess. So going from a mess to coherence. And that book is all about how it's important that children struggle. That learning only happens. We try to protect kids all the time that way. No, they should struggle. You imagine if everything's easy. And then she says this, if everything's easy, it's hard to learn. There's nothing to hold onto. There's no scratch marks. You need some of that. So Mary Myatt, that's a brilliant book. The other book is by Duncan Green called How Change Happens. And that's all about this idea of power. And he talks about power within, that's your self-confidence power with when you've got solidarity with people. Power to change things and then power over people. But it strikes me that as he shows in his book, where you've got instances where you've got the 'I Can' campaign in South Asia, all about women who were being violently treated by men, reclaiming their self-worth. It's like invisible power. Where does it come from? The change. You can't see any difference, but inside they've changed dramatically to stand up collectively against something. And that's what we need to do with students. Build that self-power inside. Jon Eckert: Great recommendations. And we talk a lot about struggling well and where that fuel comes from. And so, love that book by Mary Myatt. I'll have to get the spelling of that from you when we get off. My also favorite thing about that is I asked for one book recommendation and I wrote down at least seven. So, well done James. All right, well hey. We really appreciate you coming over. We look forward to potentially doing a convening where we get to bring great people together who want to work on serving each kid well in this way that benefits all of us. So hopefully that will happen sometime in the coming year. But really grateful for your partnership and a chance to go visit schools and have you on the podcast. James: Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thank you.  

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Sponsorship03:04 The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health04:22 Creating an Open and Supportive Environment07:41 Leadership's Role in Championing Mental Health09:09 Approaching Mental Health Discussions10:08 Challenges and Benefits of Remote Work13:54 The Potential Impact of AI on Mental Health15:43 Addressing Ageism in the Workforce16:40 Strategies for Struggling Well at Work18:31 Conclusion and Michael's Book

Jon Sanders, 95Network's Director of Coaching, joins today's 95Podcast as a guest, discussing his recent experience at a retreat provided by the Boulder Crest Foundation. The retreat is called Struggle Well. They specialize in providing opportunities to help public servants in the first responder field and military personal work through post-traumatic impact. They focus specifically on Post-traumatic growth.Jon transparently shares how he didn't think he needed to spend a week on such a retreat to the point that he even considered not going. However, his life was forever changed as he discovered some deep-seated effects of traumatic encounters that he had experienced. This conversation is essential for anyone who serves in the ministry and as a first responder.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/struggling-well-post-traumatic-growth-w-jon-sanders-episode-243/Support the Show.

Jon Sanders, 95Network's Director of Coaching, joins today's 95Podcast as a guest discussing his recent experience at a retreat provided by the Boulder Crest Foundation. The retreat is called Struggle Well. They specialize in providing opportunities to help public servants in the first responder field as well as military personal work through post-traumatic impact. They focus specifically on Post-traumatic growth.Jon transparently shares how he didn't think he needed to spend a week on such a retreat to the point that he even considered not going. However, his life was forever changed as he discovered some deep seated effects of traumatic encounters that's he has experienced. This conversation is so important for anyone serving in the first responder field as well as in ministry. Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/struggling-well-post-traumatic-growth-w-jon-sanders-episode-228/Support the show

Join Carla in this week's bonus episode as she sits down with See Hear Love host Melinda Estabrooks, to talk about what it means to struggle well in the life of a Christian. In this episode, we delve into the often-unspoken reality of struggling within the context of faith. Melinda shares her intimate struggle with depression, challenging preconceived notions of what it means to suffer as a person of faith.  We explore how struggles can indeed coexist with the fruits of the spirit, such as joy and hope. We confront the duality of living through adversity while holding onto spiritual truths. Join us as we have this open and raw conversation. About Melinda: Melinda Estabrooks is the Host, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the Women's Talk show, See Hear Love, now in its 9th Season! See Hear Love is a show and community that values belonging, storytelling, courage, authenticity, inclusion, and faith in Jesus. Melinda is also the author and curator of the book, Always Know, a collection of short stories from See Hear Love guests (including Carla!) who share their personal experiences of faith, perseverance, and hope. www.instagram.com/seehearlove www.instagram.com/melinda_estabrooks Renewing Hope Info & Enrolment: https://www.carlaarges.com/renewing-hope Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health and Life coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded: The Benefits of Professional Christian CounselingInterview with Eric Joseph In this Faith and Family Fellowship episode, Dallas interviews Eric Joseph, author of "Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded: The Benefits of Professional Christian Counseling".About the Author: Eric Joseph is a seasoned Senior Pastor at Church Avenue Church of God in Brooklyn, New York, bringing 21 years of pastoral experience and 12 years in mental health. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with expertise in individual, couples, and family therapy. Eric seamlessly integrates theology and psychology in his Christ-centered, Bible-based approach, guided by the Holy Spirit. Born in Grenada, he has a passion for cricket, athletics, and music, often playing the rhythm or bass guitar at church services. Married for over 27 years to his wife, Amy, they share a love for comedies and house chores, raising two daughters, Jemille and Tiffany, who enjoy playing basketball.About the Book:"Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded" is a guide for devout Christians facing life's challenges despite unwavering faith. It provides biblical support for seeking Godly counseling, explores the tripartite nature of individuals, and clarifies the differences between secular and Christian counseling. The book addresses past traumas, breaks stigmas surrounding mental health in Christians, and emphasizes the divine intervention of Professional Christian Counseling. Offering a path to healing and wholeness, it's a guide for those seeking a deeper connection with God, renewed purpose, and strength in overcoming life's trials through faith and professional Christian counseling.Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/ffMDxUmConnect with Eric: https://totaltherapytoday.com/Thank you for listening and supporting the 'Faith and Family Fellowship PODCAST SHOW'. We are excited to connect with our listeners on our various platforms. Below are just some of the ways you can connect with us and support our various Christian Ministry projects worldwide.Support the Show (https://cash.app/$laymedownministry)Connect with us on Various Platforms (https://linktr.ee/faithandfamilyfellowship)Connect with Lay Me Down Ministries (https://www.facebook.com/LayMeDownMinistries)For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded: The Benefits of Professional Christian CounselingInterview with Eric JosephIn this My Life Now episode, Dallas interviews Eric Joseph, author of "Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded: The Benefits of Professional Christian Counseling".About the Author: Eric Joseph is a seasoned Senior Pastor at Church Avenue Church of God in Brooklyn, New York, bringing 21 years of pastoral experience and 12 years in mental health. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with expertise in individual, couples, and family therapy. Eric seamlessly integrates theology and psychology in his Christ-centered, Bible-based approach, guided by the Holy Spirit. Born in Grenada, he has a passion for cricket, athletics, and music, often playing the rhythm or bass guitar at church services. Married for over 27 years to his wife, Amy, they share a love for comedies and house chores, raising two daughters, Jemille and Tiffany, who enjoy playing basketball.About the Book:"Saved but Struggling, Well but Wounded" is a guide for devout Christians facing life's challenges despite unwavering faith. It provides biblical support for seeking Godly counseling, explores the tripartite nature of individuals, and clarifies the differences between secular and Christian counseling. The book addresses past traumas, breaks stigmas surrounding mental health in Christians, and emphasizes the divine intervention of Professional Christian Counseling. Offering a path to healing and wholeness, it's a guide for those seeking a deeper connection with God, renewed purpose, and strength in overcoming life's trials through faith and professional Christian counseling.Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/ffMDxUmThank you for listening to and supporting the My Life Now podcast show. We are excited to connect with each of our listeners on our various platforms. Below is the best way you can not only connect with us but also have an opportunity to be featured on our Podcasts.For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

E36: Sometimes we don't know what we are going through exactly until well after God brings us through the difficult season. It's then where we can recognize how much we have grown and learned in the process. Join Kim and her husband Kevin for a special interview highlighting Kim's brand new book. ---- Big news! Kim Patton's new book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasons is available now in Paperback and Ebook format. To order signed copies, visit ⁠www.kimpatton.com⁠.

Consecrated Community part 1 Special Guest Blaine Bartel. For more from Blaine visit https://www.blainebartel.com/ Core Church, a place to find the Hope, Healing, Peace, and Purpose of Jesus. We'd love to hear from you. To connect visit https://corechurch.com Need Prayer? Submit a request at https://corechurch.com/prayer

Anxiety, we ALL experience it. Every single day, in fact. And thank goodness for that, as it is a message and a barometer signaling when things in our environment or experiences aren't quite right. However, it's a continuum and sometimes anxiety can be prolonged and become chronic. Or sometimes, like Dr. Jodi, some of us can experience anxiety disorders despite having no circumstances or experiences to warrant such. Dr. Jodi recalls experiencing anxiety from a young as 4, although it wasn't until her mid 20's after getting diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, that she began to better understand and manage her mental health experiences.  Now between sharing a LOVE for martial arts along with chocolate and cookies, I've successfully landed myself another bestie in Dr. Jodi. We could have talk for hours and I'm certain this won't be her last appearance on the show.  This particular conversation is full of insight along with practical and valuable advice around anxiety, depression and mental health.    SPONSORED BY AED AUTHORITY Website: www.aedauthority.com.au  DR. JODI RICHARDSON Website: www.drjodirichardson.com  TIFFANEE COOK Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kep has a conversation with his late father's best friend. James “Trip” Moore tells stories and reflects on the key changing times in his life. And what is most important to him now as he prepares himself for heaven.

Jeff Heggie Daily Success Strategies 793: Satisfaction of Success Doesn't Come From Achieving Goals, But From Struggling Well Ray Dalio said, "In time, I realized that the satisfaction of success doesn't come from achieving your goals, but from struggling well." Order Ray Dalio's book, "Principles" here: https://amzn.to/3CDpkor Portfolio Jumpstart For Real Estate Investors Who Want To Get a Deal Done Learn as you watch us do real deals. We'll show you exactly what you need to do each step of the way YOU WILL DO A DEAL! ⁠https://www.JeffHeggie.com/RealEstate⁠       Attention Athletes and Coaches!   Now is the time to develop a Powerful Mindset, Extreme Self-Confidence, and Reach Your Full Potential  You put a lot of time and effort into the Physical Aspect of your Sport The Mental Game is just as important and Separates the Good from the Great Athletes. Use advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER to join THE CONFIDENT ATHLETE PROGRAM Today!   ⁠https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/membership⁠       The Mindset Questions – The Real Secret To Your Success Get your Mindset Questions for FREE at ⁠www.CoachHeggie.com/MindsetQuestions⁠   Get Your Mindset Journal at ⁠www.JeffHeggie.com/MindsetJournal⁠         The Entrepreneur Coaching Group Don't miss this incredible offer that's designed to unlock your entrepreneurial potential and build your brand as The Expert! For a Limited Time, you can join The Entrepreneur Coaching Group for Only $19.97 for your first month. No, there's no catch. I just want to make an irresistible offer so you'll try it out. If it's not for you, cancel at any time. If you're one of us and it is the right fit, stick with us because we are all doing important things, and we are growing together!   Learn more at: ⁠https://www.coachheggie.com/Entrepreneur⁠

In a world of constant comparison, young women often struggle with the need for validation, and April Biondolillo was no different. Now, April uses her personal journey and ministry calling to encourage and empower young women who were just like her, so that they can see who God has called them to be. April is the Director of the Women and Children's Shelter for the Union Gospel Mission and the Founder of Cherish Ministry.On this episode of the Women in Ministry Leadership Podcast, host Julie Cole and guest-host Kristey Simmons talk with April Biondolillo about the importance of mentorship to champion women forward, feeling “unqualified” in your calling, and the difference between struggling and struggling well. 

Restore Nate is a documentary about a college student who was in a serious skateboard accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. It's a film about perseverance and finding faith and joy though serious traumatic and life changing events. Writer, director and editor Josiah Solis and producer and administator Kate Panichi join Utalk host Steve for a conversation about the film. For more follow us on social media @utalkradio or go to our website utalkradio.com.

In todays episode we talk about how to see our blindspots, embrace our failures, and struggle well. By looking at where our greatest weaknesses are we start transforming and empowering ourselves to level up and see the real picture of reality. This is one of the most powerful ways to interact with how reality really is. By understanding ourselves on this deeper level we truly start to embrace our struggles and transform how we show up in our daily lives.

In this episode I talk about how to struggle well, why it's empowering and how it can launch you toward your results.

A recent survey shows 97% of people deal with sexual temptation every day. We all deal with temptation, but our response to the struggle with lust, determines our outcome. In this message, learn how to struggle well!

Host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow wrap up the series "Struggling Well" in this episode of "Courageous Christianity." They talk about the struggles their guests have endured or have encountered and how they or someone they know courageously walked through them as Christians drawing nearer to Jesus Christ. They grew stronger through the process and, in many cases, now serve others in the same struggles. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this show, timed perfectly for Mother's Day weekend, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow continue their conversation with Kelly Hall. Kelly is a mom of courageous faith. She and her husband have a unique story that revolves around the fact that three of their four children are profoundly deaf. In this second of a two-part interview, they talk more about her story, the struggles she encountered along the way, and how she has learned to stand unswervingly on God's Word regardless of the adventures on this earth Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow in this episode as they talk to Kelly Hall, author of "Courageous Faith," a Bible study that focuses on discovering the seven keys to living courageously in life's adventures. Kelly is a woman of courageous faith. She and her husband have a unique story that revolves around the fact that three of their four children are profoundly deaf. This show is the first of a two-part interview about her story, the struggles she encountered along the way, and how she has learned to stand unswervingly on God's Word regardless of the adventures on this earth. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow in this episode of "Courageous Christianity" as they talk to Pastor Brian Runge, Director of Ministry Relations for KKHT. They continue in their ongoing discussion about struggling and how to struggle well. Grab a pen because they start listing the "how-to" of struggling well together. You won't want to miss it! Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow talk to Pastor Ron Bates of The Light Church in Willis, Texas, about the struggles we all face. You'll hear a compassionate message of understanding and hope that is sure to encourage you in your walk as a courageous Christian through those struggles. The conversation is perfect for the Easter season, given our focus is on our Lord and Savior and his walk through struggle to resurrection Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggle is a part of life. And since we know that we will struggle, we have to learn how to do it well. As Christians, we want our relationship with God to be the context of everything and in doing so, it puts our struggle in its proper context. In this show, join host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow as they talk to David Savage, radio host of "Wrestling with the Inner Man" and author of "The Savage Path." Together they continue the discussion about struggle - what we struggle with, why we struggle, and how to struggle well. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you decide how many activities your kids should be in? Need screen time suggestions and age-appropriate chores to dole out? Have you ever considered an Uber service for kids? We have that all planned out. Listen for strategies to struggle well with kid activities and laugh along the way! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Free walking on the ceiling activity AllTrails and Camelbacks for easy hikes Activities for younger kids from our Entertainment Episode Zipline & Ninja Course that Rebecca is using to compete with screens Balancing pushing your kids to complete things and letting them choose their activities Raising Them Ready by Jonathan Catherman to help temper expectations for chores by age The best party punch (found at Em's parties) KS: Fortnite llama cake pressure, Is your husband home?, city life security issues GL: courtyard gardening, erasable highlighters, more wallpaper from Indigo Design Co. CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink:  Use this link to get free filet mignon added to your box for a year Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% off your first mani system SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow continue talking about struggle. The truth is that struggle is a part of life. And since we know that we will struggle, we have to learn how to do it well. Here's how this fits with Christianity: As Christians, we want our relationship with God to be the context of everything and in doing so, it puts our struggle in its proper context. Join them as they further explore the topic of struggle and struggling well. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless and Semper Fi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your people are not what you expected or when your family plan isn't panning out? Do you struggle with adult friendships or have disappointment surrounding loss? Big and small Strugg disappointments are discussed this week and we share some perspective shifts that are bringing us peace.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: One Thousand Gifts : A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are     Toxic positivity + giving yourself time “Not yet” perspective shift Wound visual and a prompt to talk it out KS: Stress incontinence, gas, solo parenting GL: The Maid: A Novel, Anxiety medication review, Rebecca's new house! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Lumineux: Get $7 off today! SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Do you care about clean skincare brands? Where do you draw the line with anti-aging procedures and surgeries? We get into the products we love, the routines we have (or lack thereof) and deep dive skincare influencers; what we love about them and what seems untrustworthy. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Places to watch for sales: The Dermstore & Zulilly Strugg favorites: Dime, Tula, Curology Our favorite brands: Avène eye cream, Obagi, Drunk Elephant, DHC Oil Cleanse, Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen, Hero Mighty Patch  The Budget Dermatologist GL: PrepDish, Trade-in computer, NyQuil dreams KS: Rebecca's sexual energy, effortless screen casting, tiki masala sickness CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Ana Luisa: Treat yourself and your loved ones and use code MSW to get 10% off Moink: Follow the link for free ground beef for a year with your subscription Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Rothy's: Follow the link for $20 off your first purchase SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Ken Falke, the founder and chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation and the author of “Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma.”After serving 21 years as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community within the U.S. Navy, Ken founded Boulder Crest, a nonprofit organization that aims to heal, train, and support veterans, first responders and their families struggling with the aftermath of war and traumatic events. In this episode, Ken describes what it means to “struggle well” and how Boulder Crest uses the “Posttraumatic Growth” method to heal our nation's warfighters and first responders.Support the show (https://customcoinholders.com/product/walk-of-heroes/)

Does it sound appealing to be let off the hook for some mom-related responsibilities? This is the episode for you. Struggs have so many concerns this week and the general theme is burnout. There is a whole lot going on in the world right now and Struggs asked us to ‘go there” so we did! Rebecca is feeling outraged regarding news but shares her own solution with listeners, Em shares the latest way she is Struggling Well with a teenage daughter and Kate is just straight struggling with grief so the ladies gracefully meet her where she's at. We have THE way to simplify the after school routine, we solved your husbands snoring and we discuss this question: can you be friends with your kids? WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Kanye West's name change Should you be friends with your kids? Solving the problem of snoring: SnoreRx Grieving the loss of a parent  Creative ways to say no Pantsuit Politics podcast & Sharon McMahon as non-biased news sources Em is trying not to be sarcastic and it's very similar to this Friends episode Tips to simplify the after school routine Family dinner, it's not important if it's not important to you! KS: Cheese grating toes, non-returnable clown shoes, black-bottomed feet GL: The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard, The Chair, becoming a COVID travel nurse *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: KiwiCo: 50% off your first month with promo code MSW Trust & Will: Estate planning made easy. Follow the link for 10% off + free shipping PrepDish: Follow the link for 2 free weeks of meal planning! Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system with code MSW SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Dr. Fred Antonelli, the author of "Struggling Well," returns to the show to share how God has put him in a place to educate and influence the lives of Christian students as president of Elim Bible Institute and College. Enjoy the conversation as Dr. Antonelli and host Dr. Greene discuss the impact of Christian colleges and exchange experiences in teaching at these colleges. Elim provides more than excellence in education; it also offers an opportunity for students and professors to minister to one another.

Saving You Is Killing Me- The Take Back Your Power Resource, Support and Network!  Has someone else's problem become your problem? Is loving someone with an addiction, leaving you feeling broken, exhausted, and repeatedly disappointed?  When you love someone who drinks too much or suffers from an addiction, it hurts. Life is not ‘normal.' You may feel alone, but you are not unique in your pain or dilemma. Nor are you isolated in this situation. Saving You Is Killing Me is a helpful guide to light a darkened path. Regardless of the struggle you are in, loving someone with an addiction is emotionally, psychologically, and physically draining. You must understand that nobody deserves to suffer - you have the right to live a peaceful and fulfilled life that is full of love! You can, and you will find happiness again! Your journey starts by taking back your power and shifting the focus back onto you! With compassion and grace, a positive psychology practitioner and the author of Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With An Addiction, Andrea Seydel offers support by sharing her personal experiences and the knowledge she used to help navigate the wreckage of her struggle. She exposes the tremendous power of how our relationships can both hurt us and allow us to heal. Trauma is a fact of life, and navigating the turmoil from loving someone with an addiction can be extremely challenging. Saving You Is Killing Me offers new hope for reclaiming your life. Seydel offers insight and learning opportunities for self-healing, recovery, and resilience that foster an empowering way of life. For more support, information, or to share your story of strength, head over the website: https://www.andreaseydel.com/savingyouiskillingme Join us in the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/savingyouiskillingme

What will you leave behind in 2020? What will you bring with you into the New Year? Join us as we talk about Struggling WELL in 2021! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:  The Anti-Anxiety Notebook (https://shop.therapynotebooks.com/products/the-anti-anxiety-therapy-notebook-retail) Printique  (https://www.printique.com/) *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECKY: website (https://betterlifebags.com/) | instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasmithonline/) | patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell) CONNECT WITH KATIE: instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kateordway/) | website (https://momstrugglingwell.com/struggling-sisters) | patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell) CONNECT WITH EMILY: website (https://momstrugglingwell.com/) | instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momstrugglingwell/) | facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momstrugglingwell/) | patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell) EPISODE SPONSORS: Sakara: (https://www.sakara.com/msw) 20% off your first order Prose (https://www.prose.com/msw) : Visit prose.com/MSW for 15% off your first order Stamps.com: (https://www.stamps.com/) Promo code MSW for  a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale Plush Care: (https://www.plushcare.com/msw) Visit plushcare.com/MSW for a free 30-day trial SHARE THE STRUGGLE If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-well-project/id1046121933?mt=2) ! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell) | Amazo (https://www.amazon.com/shop/momstrugglingwell) n *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

This week is all about re-introductions plus another BIG announcement that Better Life Bags (https://betterlifebags.com/) fans and long-time listeners of the show will LOVE! As we transition the show we thought it would be nice to have a refresher and find out: Who even are these Moms Struggling Well? We struggle hard in this episode and laughed so much that Rebecky’s sweet baby girl will probably never forgive us for the disturbance. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: getting to know all about Emily, Rebecca, and Kate - where we live, our families, enneagram numbers, first CDs, first jobs, and irrational fears misconceptions people have about us what’s giving us life what’s killing us softly CONNECT WITH REBECKY: website (http://rebeccasmithonline.com/) | instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasmithonline/) CONNECT WITH KATIE: instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kateordway/) | website (https://momstrugglingwell.com/struggling-sisters)   CONNECT WITH EMILY: website (https://momstrugglingwell.com/) | instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momstrugglingwell/) | facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momstrugglingwell/) | patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell) EPISODE SPONSORS: World Vision (http://worldvision.com/msw) : visit worldvision.org/msw (http://worldvision.com/msw) and sponsor a child now Azlo (https://www.azlo.com/p/msw/?utm_campaign=oxford&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=moms-struggling-well) : sign up today with no minimum deposit at azlo.com/msw (https://www.azlo.com/p/msw/?utm_campaign=oxford&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=moms-struggling-well) and get the free small business starter guide Noom (https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?group=audio&isvanity=y&lang=en&sp=adresults&step=pros&type=bakedin&upv=3&utm_content=msw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=momstrugglingwell) : sign up to start your trial today at noom.com/msw (https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?group=audio&isvanity=y&lang=en&sp=adresults&step=pros&type=bakedin&upv=3&utm_content=msw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=momstrugglingwell) SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell)   SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-well-project/id1046121933?mt=2) !

Ever feel like one day you’re flying high and the next you’re requesting a leave of absence from your motherly duties? Us too. Hormones, amiright? Today listeners share their hormone problems and we give it our best go. Oh yea, and there are THREE Moms Struggling Well now! We’ll get you all caught up in this episode about the new things happening around here at MSW. Thanks for coming along on our maiden voyage!  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: the big show changes coming in November our upcoming MSW trip to Ohio Rebecky crying over potato wedges syncing cycles with the teen in your house different hormone seasons PMDD vs. depression Tear-jerker movies for when you need a good cry Rebecky’s strong feelings for Train’s “Drops of Jupiter” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xf-Lesrkuc) feeling guilty when you’re hormonal and need a break letting yourself feel anger without assigning blame to things going on around you giving yourself grace and reaching out when you’re lonely and hormonal tips from fellow struggs about what’s been helping manage their hormones what’s giving us life and what’s killing us softly LINKS MENTIONED: #253: Bloom Where You’re Planted with Tina Prenzi (https://momstrugglingwell.com/podcast/253-tina-prenzi) #254: Hormones Reframed with Dr. Heather Rhodes (https://momstrugglingwell.com/podcast/254-heather) This is Your Period in 2 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=emb_title&time_continue=2&v=WOi2Bwvp6hw) Calm magnesium (https://amzn.to/33GSbGs) Lemon Balm (https://amzn.to/2RGk4IW) Women Are Sharing The Most Obscene Things They’ve Done While ‘Under The Influence Of Hormones’ (https://www.boredpanda.com/women-share-irrational-things-done-under-hormones-influence/?utm_campaign=organic&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google) Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel (https://amzn.to/3mCsXBQ) HelloFresh (https://www.hellofresh.com/) Every Plate (https://www.everyplate.com/) Gobble (https://www.gobble.com/) Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECKY: website (http://rebeccasmithonline.com/) | instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasmithonline/) CONNECT WITH KATIE: instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kateordway/) | website (https://momstrugglingwell.com/struggling-sisters)   CONNECT WITH EMILY: website (https://momstrugglingwell.com/) | instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momstrugglingwell/) | facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momstrugglingwell/) | patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell) EPISODE SPONSORS: Aurate (https://auratenewyork.com/?utm_campaign=msw&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=podcast) : get 15% off your first purchase when you visit auratenewyork.com/msw (https://auratenewyork.com/?utm_campaign=msw&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=podcast) and use promo code MSW at checkout Jenny Life (https://jennylife.com/msw/) : get your free life insurance quote today at jennylife.com/msw (https://jennylife.com/msw/) SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/momstrugglingwell)   SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle-well-project/id1046121933?mt=2) !

What does it look like to struggle well? Is it even worth it? Why is the modern church so scared of doubts and questions? Is a CoViD 19 vaccine the mark of the beast? Can the Bible be full of contradictions and be inerrant? Are we outsourcing are becoming to social media and celebrity pastors?

Hear Kyle's story on how he has trusted God in very difficult times. Some would say he has struggled well! Thank you to Kyle and Jose for coming in and talking about Jesus!

Brett Jackson in a co-founder and managing partner at V1VC in Boulder, CO. Brett and I grew up together and have been close friends for many years. Though our personal pursuits are very different in appearance, they're very similar in practice. In this conversation we discuss the parallels between sport and business and how we can better struggle towards our goals.    Topics of conversation: Brett's non-traditional career path, navigating highs and lows of sport/business, imposter syndrome, depression, self doubt, big wins and much more.   Follow Brett on Twitter   Reboot -- Jerry Colonna    Dylan on the Reboot Podcast

Dr. Fred Antoneilli is a licensed Mental Health, a former pastor. author, speaker, and even Christian Radio DJ! He brings great advice to help us struggle well and gives hope for a brighter future.His AlongTheWay moments include…- Joined the Air Force to escape Vietnam- DJ Fred on Rock Alive Radio!- Life Counseling and Struggling Well- Elim Bible Institute President-Elect- The Coming 5th Great AwakeningFred’s Infohttps://www.fredantonelli.com/https://www.elim.edu/https://ministrytodaymag.com/leadership/vision/26762-god-in-the-graveyardAlongTheWay LinksJoin My Email ListJohnAlongTheWay@gmail.comMore episodes and Social links for AlongTheWayWatch episodes of My TV show RealLifeSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/4657de6b487f/alongtheway)

We are in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic that is causing a great deal of struggle around the country and world. Who better to talk about enforced isolation, deprivation, and no clear end in sight than Charlie Plumb, who spent years in captivity as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton.

Happy Friday! We made it through another week in the midst of COVID-19 and the global pandemic. In today's episode, we are going to discuss how to identify and manage your anxiety. This episode is not another episode about the Coronavirus. Back in December, when I was planning content for the podcast, I decide that anxiety would be the topic of the month of March! How fortuitous was that?! On the show today, we discuss some of the following: How to identify your feelings, emotions, and triggers Identifying your emotions and what is triggering you Validate your emotions and experiences The Feelings Wheel Coping strategies such as deep breathing, body posturing, the power of words and flipping the script Listen now: Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen on Spotify Click here to listen on Stitcher Resources: The Feeling Wheel SoulTime - an app for Christian meditation Calm - #1 app for Sleep, Meditation, and Relaxation Thank you so much for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free! Make sure to visit my website where you can subscribe to the show so you never miss a show. Hey, while you're at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show. Be sure to tune in next week, where we begin a new series on soul care. After all the craziness we've been dealing with lately, we can all use some! I've got some great interviews lined up for you. It is my hope that listening will leave you empowered, educated, and feeling a little more normal. Have a great week, stay healthy and wash your hands! Melissa

Listen to Josh Goldberg and Ken Falke break down the wellness triangle and how you stay balanced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair provide guidance on each part of the triangle with helpful tips to struggle well. If you love what you hear, get  the book on Amazon and dive deep into the Struggle Well philosophy.

Have you ever wondered if you may have a substance dependence issue? Maybe you have a child or loved one dealing with substance abuse and could use some advice on how to love them well through that. My friend and neighbor Liz came to sit with me on my bedroom floor and tells us about her journey through alcohol use and rehabilitation. She shares when she came to faith and the conditions she made up to help keep her sober. We talk about pride, abortion, neglect, and denial in this bittersweet story. Liz is a mom to three, a wife to a Richard and is in recovery. She believes that God can make a message out of all of her messes and she loves the idea of Struggling WELL vs. plain ole’ struggling. Gratitude is her superpower and I’m so glad to call her a friend! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: how Liz’s kids are teaching her to be present taking our kids’ actions less personally Liz’s journey with drugs, alcoholism, abortion, recovery, and relapse setting healthy boundaries with loved ones dealing with addiction the moment God met Liz in her darkest place and changed her heart facing an addiction as a Christian how God has helped Liz strive less and struggle well recognizing when you have a problem encouragement for listeners struggling with addiction LINKS MENTIONED: The Naked Mind Podcast The Alcohol Experiment CONNECT WITH LIZ: Instagram CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Yoga Sleep: get 20% off a sound machine when you visit yogasleep.com/msw Everlywell: get 15% off an at-home lab test when you visit everlywell.com/msw and use promo code MSW Abide app: get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/msw SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon  SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here!

Join Barry and Kristin as they talk with Ken Falke about the definition of struggling well. Ken is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development. Ken’s passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war. Ken is a serial entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M. In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program.Ken also founded Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. a multimedia technology company and prior to selling his share of the company, he served as the CEO for six years.Ken is married to Julia Falke (for the last 35 years) and has two daughters Gennavieve (29) and Rhian (24). Ken’ daughter Genna is married to Brayden Keller. Ken and Julia are grandparents to Troy, Riley, Cameron, and Gwendolyn. Prior to Ken’s professional career, he was an avid hockey player and struggling student that barely graduated high school.www.strugglewell.com

Go through life's struggles with an attitude of victory. Fred Antonelli, author of "Struggling Well," address mental and emotional health issues in the church. Hear how your brain is affected by sin and for the church to stop hiding behind the stigma of depression. We need to acknowledge, admit,  Listen to know you are not less than for your struggles.

What the funk! let’s face it, we all struggle. Sometimes, the struggle can make us act out of character or do things that don’t reflect who we want to be. The goal of this episode is to discuss how to struggle well. If you’re going to struggle, ya might as do it well, right? Cheers to growth, friends. 

EPISODE 45: CHILDREN STRUGGLING WELL  Flourishing Friday (FF)- Welcome to Flourishing Fridays, where every Friday we bring you a Positive Psychology based life hack that will help you to flourish…  We look at real life application of positive psychology, while giving you different strategies, tips and steps to put Positive Psychology into all areas of your life. What is snowplough or lawnmower parenting? All of us want our children to be happy, successful and have opportunities but could we be taking away opportunities for growing resilience and strength.  It can be hard for parents to give their child the freedom to fail in life – but could it harm them in the long run? This style of parenting is when moms and dads remove any difficulty from their child's path – similar to pushing snow out of a path. Some parents adopt this style as they think their child is exceptional and they want to ensure they succeed. It appears the term was first coined by former high school teacher David McCullough in 2015. He wrote a book called You Are Not Special where he explored the importance of letting kids fail. Also called Lawnmower parents (also known as bulldozer parents) are easily willing to drop everything to fulfill their child's wants and demands no matter how small. These patents often have good intentions and are motivated by not wanting their children to experience struggle.  “Help children digest their life experiences. Work with emotions and embrace vulnerability.” Embrace freedom, autonomy, and self-efficacy to help children to thrive! The snowplough or lawnmower patenting can take the important lessons away from our children.  In this episode, Emiliya offers some wonderful tips to help you FLOURISH.  Let our children struggle well! For Full show notes & more information on what we have to offer,  visit The Flourishing Center at:  www.theflourishingcenter.com

Break through in areas you have not seen in your life. You can find hope and life in the struggles you are facing. This is not the hour to give up. Dr. Fred Antonelli explains how our strengths come naturally, but be aware of your weaknesses or you may fall toward temptations. In this episode, Dr. Antonelli discusses his book, "Struggling Well," and why Lord allows sorrow in your life. Listen to hear how you can change the behavior patterns hindering you by acknowledging the issues and then go there with God.

Emily Thomas is a riot!  She is funny, flat-out honest, completely relatable, and the host of a wildly successful podcast called the The Struggling Well Project Podcast.  In this conversation, Emily covers some of the details that led her into a super-quick decision to get engaged after knowing a man for only one day.  She recounts the subtle abuse that led her to feel hostage and the sweet way God met her as she escaped. Emily believes that perfection is nonsense and the peace is only a perspective away.  She is funny and deep, and I think you are going to want to follow her and look out for her upcoming online course for moms and women. Connect with Emily Thomas |website | instagram| facebook | Connect with Jenni and Hope Has A Voice | personal website | hope has a voice website | instagram | facebook | patreon | Support the show: | Patreon |

Emily Thomas is a riot!  She is funny, flat-out honest, completely relatable, and the host of a wildly successful podcast called the The Struggling Well Project Podcast.  In this conversation, Emily covers some of the details that led her into a super-quick decision to get engaged after knowing a man for only one day.  She recounts the subtle abuse that led her to feel hostage and the sweet way God met her as she escaped. Emily believes that perfection is nonsense and the peace is only a perspective away.  She is funny and deep, and I think you are going to want to follow her and look out for her upcoming online course for moms and women. Connect with Emily Thomas |website | instagram| facebook | Connect with Jenni and Hope Has A Voice | personal website | hope has a voice website | instagram | facebook | patreon | Support the show: | Patreon |

Shownotes: Alyssa mentions the Mom’s Struggling Well podcast...again. episode  55  (In case she said them too fast for you) 4 Core Values To Teach Your Kids To Help Them Succeed: You are loved You are safe You are chosen You are responsible from book by Jim and Lynn Jackson. “Discipline that Connects” Other Books mentioned: “Essentialism” Greg McKeown “Boundaries” Cloud and Townsend "Men are from Mar’s, Women are from Venus" but the theory mentioned is actually from the book "Men as waffles, Woman as spaghetti"    "The One Thing" by Gary Keller

Emily Thomas, wife, mom of 2, and host of the popular Christian podcast, Mom Struggling Well, joins me on the podcast today to share her testimony of all that the Lord has brought her through thus far. She is sharing candidly about her abusive first marriage, her divorce, her infertility, and more. All the while, she is also sharing about how the Lord has brought good out of all of it, how Romans 8:28 is always true, and how she is still able to trust the Lord in spite of many hard life seasons she has experienced. I know you'll be encouraged and inspired by this episode!   What we Chat about in This Episode ~Emily's journey of marrying her first husband and experiencing an abusive marriage ~The problems which come when marriage and motherhood become idols ~The dangers of relying on our own man-made timelines, wants, and desires ~The importance of not placing our identity in other people or the work we do, but instead in Christ ~How the Lord redeemed the hard season of Emily's first marriage  ~Emily's experience of unexplained infertility and then becoming a mom through adoption ~How not being able to have biological children led to Emily being able to minister to the women in China in a deeply tangible way ~Emily's current struggles in life and motherhood  ~How Emily's podcast originally came about ~Fear in motherhood ~Freedom in mothering choices ~Mommy guilt over working apart from the kids ~What the Lord has been teaching Emily lately and how He has been showing her His redemptive power ~Lessons that Emily has learned through the hard seasons of life and how God has brought good out of them ~The seriousness and also messiness of taking every thought captive  ~And more!   For full show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

This week Kristen is joined by Josh Goldberg, executive director of Boulder Crest, a wellness center for Veterans, Marine’s and their families. They discuss everything from PTSD to searching for the meaning of life to quadruple amputees and how they find the hope to keep going. They also talk about the book Josh co-authored called Struggle Well as well as his childhood as an “indoor Jew.” And, naturally, they also discuss 90’s boybands. If you’d like to follow the show we’re on Instagram @KristenandChillPod and if you’d like to follow Kristen you can follow her @KrisCarn www.Patreon.com/kristenandchill www.BoulderCrestRetreat.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristencommachill/message

We are kicking off 2018 with a special guest, Emily Thomas, host of the podcast, Mom Struggling Well. We talk about what led her to start her podcast, and how she helps other moms STRUGGLE WELL each week. Conflict resolution is a big time-sucker, Emily shares her perspective on dealing with toxic people with mercy and grace. Em also shares her own organizing challenges with all of you-check it out! Here’s how to connect with Emily: * Visit her website: (https://www.momstrugglingwell.com/) * Subscribe to her podcast, (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-struggling-well/id1046121933?mt=2) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/momstrugglingwell/) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/momstrugglingwell) Here’s the link to the conflict resolution guide Emily talked about: (http://cms-cloud.watermark.org/Conflict-Field-Guide-2016-PDF.pdf?mtime=20160223151716) If you liked this episode, please share it with your peeps! Thank you for supporting This ORGANIZED Life by subscribing and leaving a review New episodes of This ORGANIZED Life air each Thursday. Find links to all past episodes on our Podcast Page (http://www.simplyborganized.com/category/podcast/) Want More #TOL?Join our discussion group on facebook called This ORGANIZED Life (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1840271626300032/) Get your copy of Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized (https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Mess-Practical-Getting-Organized/dp/0692921621/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513652875&sr=8-1&keywords=hot+mess+palau) Connect with me: * Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/simplyBorganized/) * Twitter: (https://twitter.com/smplyborganized) * Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/simplyborganized/)

Hey Love, I’m going to be sharing with you my most embarassing moment at the top of this episode….  I’d alluded to it during Ep 13- the Amy Grant episode- but hundreds of you (no, not really, just two people) asked me to share mine so today I will do that. (Still cracks me up…

Podcasting mom Emily Thomas shares her story with Melinda Estabrooks and how she struggled well through life's ups and downs as a mom.

Job; Hebrews 10:24

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