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Send us Fan MailI have three questions I come back to more than almost any other with my clients, and every time, I watch a smart, accomplished leader go quiet. Not because they're unsure. Because they've never had to answer it before.I'm sharing what those three questions are and what that quiet usually means. It's rarely about what people think it's about, and once you see it, it's hard to unsee.In this episode, I'll cover:Recognize when you're treating something as fixed that's actually up for negotiationNotice what you're not saying, even when you think you've been clearWalk into your next high-stakes conversation seeing what you've been missing
In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Amira Dhalla, Director, Cyber Civil Defense, Aspen Digital. Amira is an experienced advocate and educator working on privacy and security issues to make technology more inclusive, open, and safe while also advocating with communities to create a secure digital movement.• Amira on LinkedIn• Take9: 9 Seconds for a Safer World. Scammers are getting smarter, but you can stay ahead of them. How? Count before you click! Count von Count is here to help you take a 9 second pause and think before you click, download, or share.• Take9 on LinkedIn• Take9 on Bluesky• Take9 on InstaGram• Take9 on TikTok• Take9 on Facebook• Aspen Digital• Aspen Digital: 2026 Aspen Cyber Summit, 18 Nov, Washington, DC.In the podcast, Amira and Andy discuss: • Amira's background, current role, and Take9.• Take9, Newmark Philanthropies & Cyber Civil Defense Leadership Role• Take 9 Cybersecurity Campaign• Cybersecurity Awareness and Personal Responsibility• Cybersecurity and Human Error Prevention• Take 9 Program Overview• Take Nine Campaign Update• We play Three Questions! Pizza, World Cup, SS26, and more!
You see another article. "This platform just changed everything." And suddenly, the AI platform you've been using for months feels completely inadequate. You wonder if you're behind. You wonder if you should switch again. Neo and I have had this conversation more times than we can count, and it's one of the questions we get asked constantly at Inventium AI. Which of the four major AI platforms, Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, should you actually be using? In this How I AI episode, Neo and I walk through the three questions you should ask yourself before committing to any platform, then go through each one in turn to unpack where it shines and where it falls short. By the end, you will have a clear enough picture to make a call, or at least know which one to try next. How I AI is a special series within How I Work where Neo and I explore how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm. What you'll learn: The three questions to ask before committing to any AI platform Why your data's location could rule out certain options entirely Which platform actually plugs into your daily work apps How pricing models are shifting in ways that could blindside your budget What to weigh before moving your whole company over Practical AI tools for productivity and focus Real-world AI workflows used by high performers How to use AI at work without burning out Smart shortcuts for managing time and mental load Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/) and via inventium.ai (https://inventium.ai), where he leads Inventium's AI training and upskilling work with organisations and teams. My latest book The Energy Game is out now. You can order a copy here: https://amzn.to/48ID29M Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you make a decision to follow Jesus? Text "MADENEW" to 94000.Follow along with our notes on the YouVersion Bible App: https://bible.com/events/49636452CONNECT▪️Web: https://faithfamilyoh.com▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfamilyoh/▪️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithfamilyoh/▪️Support: https://faithfamilyoh.com/give
Today, host John Norlin shares a practical classroom check-in strategy called the Temperature Check. Using three simple questions at the start of class, educators can get a quick read on how students are actually doing before instruction begins, and act on what they learn. He also explains why that information matters beyond academic readiness. Knowing where students are emotionally on any given day gives educators the opportunity to respond, connect, and support students in ways that going straight into content never allows. In this conversation, John offers important reminders for educators and leaders: Three questions at the start of class, a name, a one-to-five rating, and an optional reason, take almost no time and give educators information they would not otherwise have. A student who checks in low on a day they are normally high is information worth acting on, even without knowing the reason why. How many days did we not know what a student was carrying because we never asked? That question is worth sitting with. Learn More About CharacterStrong: Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website
What if you could start your church over… from scratch?[Note: The first line in this audio is "I finally got one" referring the an Etch-a-Sketch which I was holding up in the video version of this talk.]In this second half of the final chapter in DNA of a Christ Follower we rethink how we approach church and the Christian life, especially when it comes to making disciples. Instead of patching old systems, what if we went back to a blank slate and rebuilt everything around the actual mission Jesus gave us?This teaching walks through a simple but challenging framework:Step 1: Clearly State the PurposeAre we truly focused on making disciples, or have other priorities taken over?Step 2: Know What the Target Looks LikeWhat is a real follower of Jesus in character and conduct? If we don't define it, we will drift.Step 3: Build for the ResultAre our ministries producing disciple-makers, or just informed attendees?Along the way, this segment addresses:* Why modern church systems often struggle to produce disciples* The danger of consumer Christianity* The gap between teaching and actual equipping* Why repentance, faith, and baptism must be the starting pointIf you care about real disciple-making, this will challenge how you think about church, leadership, and your own walk with Christ.Learn more at 12Church.net Take the Personal Evangelism Crash Course Here:https://www.twelvechurch.net/evangelism-crash-courseDiscover the Missional Living Map: https://missionalmap.comLearn more about 12Church: https://12church.netGet access to any tools and resources mentioned in this video here:https://www.12church.net/toolsThe 8 Essential Traits of a Disciple: https://www.twelvechurch.net/dnahttps://12church.net is about structuring your life around the call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ who makes disciples. It's about learning HOW to make disciples in this time and place.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3461: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how our earliest experiences and internalized messages shape the way we think about food, our bodies, and self-worth. By examining the beliefs we inherited, challenging our inner critic, and treating ourselves with the same compassion we'd offer a friend, we can build a healthier and kinder relationship with eating. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/three-questions-that-could-change-your-relationship-with-food/ Quotes to ponder: "Our relationship with food and eating starts to form very early in our lives." "One of the most powerful actions we can take to transform our relationship with food is to challenge our critical inner voice." "Being kind to ourselves redefines our relationship with food by breaking internalized, often harmful patterns that have been engrained in us." Episode references: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Data, Trends and Maps: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/data-trends-maps/index.html Stress in America 2021: Stress and Decision-Making During the Pandemic: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3461: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how our earliest experiences and internalized messages shape the way we think about food, our bodies, and self-worth. By examining the beliefs we inherited, challenging our inner critic, and treating ourselves with the same compassion we'd offer a friend, we can build a healthier and kinder relationship with eating. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/three-questions-that-could-change-your-relationship-with-food/ Quotes to ponder: "Our relationship with food and eating starts to form very early in our lives." "One of the most powerful actions we can take to transform our relationship with food is to challenge our critical inner voice." "Being kind to ourselves redefines our relationship with food by breaking internalized, often harmful patterns that have been engrained in us." Episode references: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Data, Trends and Maps: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/data-trends-maps/index.html Stress in America 2021: Stress and Decision-Making During the Pandemic: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/one-year-pandemic-stress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sometimes the greatest act of growth isn't beginning again, it's having the courage to let go. Jay explores why we hold onto relationships, careers, identities, and expectations that no longer serve us, revealing the psychology behind change and offering practical ways to move forward without losing yourself. If a chapter of your life feels complete, this conversation is an invitation to honor what it gave you, release it with gratitude, and trust that what's ahead can hold even more meaning. In this episode you'll learn: How to Start Over Confidently How to Release Old Identities How to Stop Living Backwards How to Take Worthwhile Risks How to Embrace Life's Next Chapter How to Outgrow Without Regret How to Trust Uncertain Beginnings Growth rarely begins with certainty, it begins with honesty. Trust that every ending can make space for something more aligned, and that the parts of you worth keeping will always come with you. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Why Letting Go Feels So Hard 02:30 Why We Hold On Too Long 07:28 How to Redefine Your Identity 12:48 How to Know a Risk Is Worth It 16:40 Develop Psychological Flexibility 19:31 How to Let Go Without Bitterness 22:46 Starting Over Isn't the Hard Part 25:41 Three Questions to Ask Yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us Fan MailWhat sentence have you been repeating to yourself this week?Maybe you haven't even noticed it. But I promise you this: the conversations you're having with yourself are shaping far more than your mood. They're shaping your beliefs, your decisions, and ultimately the direction of your life. We often think it's one big decision that changes everything, but more often than not, it's the small thoughts we rehearse day after day that quietly determine where we're headed.The good news is this: if you don't like where your life is going, you don't necessarily need a different destination—you may simply need a different conversation. Throughout this episode, I want to help you identify the thoughts you've been repeating and ask one simple question: Are they producing faith, or are they producing fear? Because every thought is working. It's either moving you closer to the life God has for you or reinforcing the very things that are keeping you stuck.So many of us live beneath what God has called us to because we've accepted limiting beliefs as truth. Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll never get there. Maybe you've convinced yourself you aren't talented enough, experienced enough, or that your past has already determined your future. Friend, those aren't God's thoughts toward you. His Word is filled with promises that are stronger than every lie you've believed. The challenge isn't just recognizing the lie—it's replacing it with truth until that truth becomes your new identity.One of the simplest examples I share in this episode is changing one phrase. Instead of saying, "I have to," begin saying, "I get to." That one word changes your perspective. Gratitude begins replacing obligation. Hope replaces heaviness. It's amazing how one small shift in your thinking can completely change the way you experience your day. That's how transformation begins—one thought, one decision, one conversation at a time.I truly believe you are not stuck. You're not finished. You're not defined by your past or your current circumstances. God has created you for this moment, and He's placed something inside of you that this world needs. My prayer is that this episode helps you recognize the thoughts that have been quietly controlling your life and gives you the courage to replace them with God's truth. Because when your thoughts begin to change, your life will begin to follow.Remember—you are on this earth for more, and I'm cheering you on every step of the way.Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:01:06 – The Sentence You're Repeating Is Shaping Your Future02:07 – Three Questions to Evaluate Your Thoughts03:02 – What You Rehearse, You Reinforce04:15 – The Limiting Beliefs Keeping You Stuck05:00 – Replace the Lie with God's Truth05:38 – What Olympic Athletes Can Teach Us About Identity06:39 – How to Break Negative Self-Talk08:11 – Your Identity Will Catch Up to Your Confession09:07 – Who—or What—is Shaping Your Life?09:28 – One Word That Can Change Your Perspective10:26 – God Has Given You More Power Than You Think11:05 – Why Your Best Days Can Still Be Ahead11:27 – You Were Created for This MomentBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!
Three Questions... 1. What? I'm Commanded to Rest? v.8-10a 2. How am I Commanded to Rest? v.9-10 How do I rest? Rest Reflect Respond 3. Why am I Commanded to Rest? v.11 - Your calendar and your bank statement reveals what your priorities are. - Do the rhythms of your life display a love for God? What can you change in your schedule to intentionally take time to rest with God? What do you need to do to build a healthy rhythm of Sabbath?
This week's a bit of an encourager for you all, whether you're in the Strategy Lab or just out there in podcast land.So today I've got three questions for you to sit with, whatever you're doing right now (dishes, walking, driving, whatever it is). Answer them honestly and you'll walk away knowing exactly where your pricing is leaking, and what to do about it.I also share a bit about how I've reshaped my own offerings this year, cutting back the loss leaders and making Strategy Lab a better product for the people in it.Quick heads up for Strategy Lab members: the 14-day pricing update campaign with email templates and scripts is now live and freshly updated for you.Head to https://www.geraldineheadley.com/strategy_lab to find out more about the Strategy LabAlso don't forget, I've got a live day coming up on the 20th, a full session all about how the consult works. Book your place here: https://www.geraldineheadley.com/checkout/cartNext episode we're staying on money, but flipping to the other side of it.
The same battle continues today. The enemy still attacks truth, morality, and identity because his strategy has never changed. Every false religion offers a different answer to what is true. Every sinful culture attempts to redefine what is right. Every rebellious heart seeks to establish its own identity apart from God. Even within the Church, the temptation remains. We are pressured to reinterpret Scripture, accommodate culture, redefine sin, minimize holiness, and live independently of God's authority. Satan needs no new strategy because humanity continues to struggle with the same old temptation: trusting our answers more than God's. The good news is that Jesus came to restore what was lost in Eden. Where Adam failed, Christ succeeded John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Every summer, something shifts. The schedule loosens, the pace changes just enough to notice... and our brains completely miss the memo. If you've ever found yourself mentally planning the next quarter while your kids are finally at camp, this one is for you.In this season seven finale, we're talking about what intentionally slowing down actually looks like for high-achieving women, why rest feels like falling behind, and three questions to help us move through July with intention instead of accidentally sprinting through it.What You'll Learn:✅ Why slowing down feels like falling behind, and what that discomfort is actually trying to tell us✅ The difference between anxious planning and intentional visioning, and how to stop letting fear disguise itself as productivity✅ Three questions to help us move through July with purpose instead of guilt✅ How to name one intentional rest day before the month is over, and why staying in the discomfort of it matters more than getting it perfect✅ A guided reflection to reconnect with what we actually want the fall to feel like, before we turn it into a project planCHAPTERS00:00 Why Rest Feels Hard01:01 Summer Pace Shift02:54 High Achiever Wiring03:34 Three July Questions03:52 Slow Pace Keep Purpose04:19 Connect More Intentionally04:53 Dream Without Executing05:35 Pick One Rest Day06:27 Season Finale Gratitude08:02 Guided Reflection Meditation10:21 Share And Work Together11:00 Mindful SendoffSend us Fan MailSupport the showNJ RESIDENTS, WORK WITH VANESSA Book a free 15-minute therapy consultation https://www.freetobemindful.com/contact LET'S STAY CONNECTED
In this remastered message, we examine John 21:15–19, showing how Jesus restores Peter after his threefold denial, turning failure into renewed purpose. The episode highlights repentance, God's knowledge and grace, and the call to love Christ by serving others—"Feed my sheep."
The questions that I answered today are how have you grown? what would you tell your younger self and who do you admire?
In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour welcomes back ONE-ISAC Executive Director, Angela Haun, and this time with Scott Moore, ONE-ISAC Board Member and who also leads the Digital Security group for Devon Energy, a Fortune 500 oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations focused onshore in the United States. • Scott on LinkedIn• Angela on LinkedIn• ONE-ISAC• About ONE-ISAC, including Angela, Scott, and the rest of the Board• Devon Energy• The Gate 15 Interview – Angela Haun, ONE-ISAC, good intentions, and Rick Springfield, 23 Nov 2024• The Gate 15 Special Edition: Iran, ISACs, & insomnia: What's happening, and not happening, in information sharing, 06 Mar 2026 Anna Mentzer-Hernández, Cyber Threat Intelligence Senior Analyst, ONE-ISAC“trust is bidirectional” – Scott MooreIn the podcast, the group discusses: • Angela & Scott's backgrounds and current roles.• ONE-ISAC, cyber threats, geopolitics, SOCs and TICs and some team shoutouts• The convergence of IT and OT, ransomware and the broader potential impacts to operations, as well as nation-state threats, hacktivism, and insider threats. • AI and how ONE-ISAC is addressing this emerging technology.• Public-Private Partnerships & doing the work up front.• Exercises, resilience and having the uncomfortable conversations with senior executives on security and resilience.• We play Three Questions and talk Ted Lasso, the 90s, Saucy, Spicy, Scott, streaking and more!
What happens when you've achieved everything you thought would make you happy… but something still feels missing? In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde sits down with Saru Gupta to explore a reality many high-achieving leaders experience but rarely talk about openly: emotional flatness. On paper, life looks successful. The career is progressing. Relationships are intact. Goals are being achieved. Yet underneath it all sits a quiet sense of disconnection that many leaders struggle to explain. Drawing on her own journey through corporate leadership, burnout, grief, divorce and personal transformation, Saru shares why mindset alone is not always enough. Together, Julie and Saru explore the connection between nervous system health, emotional regulation and embodied leadership, and why reconnecting with ourselves may be the missing piece many ambitious people are searching for. This conversation challenges the belief that the answer is always another promotion, another goal or another achievement. Instead, it offers a different perspective: that sustainable leadership starts by understanding what your body, emotions and nervous system have been trying to communicate all along. In this episode, we discuss: Why high achievers often mistake emotional flatness for burnout The difference between mindset work and nervous system regulation Why constantly chasing the next achievement doesn't create lasting fulfilment How emotional awareness helps us become stronger leaders The signs you may be disconnected from yourself without realising it Why curiosity is more powerful than self-criticism The role of embodied leadership in sustainable success How nervous system health influences performance and wellbeing Practical ways to reconnect with yourself Three powerful questions to help you slow down and listen If you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected on the inside, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it really means to thrive. Timestamps 00:00 Nervous System First00:22 Podcast Introduction & Meet Saru Gupta01:56 Success on the Outside, Disconnection on the Inside03:38 Chasing the Next High05:28 Leaving Corporate and the Crash That Followed06:24 The Whole Self Method Explained09:12 Why We Avoid Difficult Feelings12:11 What Emotional Flatness Really Feels Like14:21 Clarity Compass Break15:13 Mindset vs Nervous System Regulation18:22 Why Internal Safety Matters More Than Strategy18:40 The Whole Self Method Pillars19:46 Rewiring the Nervous System21:58 The Ordinary Signs You're Reconnecting23:19 The Messy Middle and Burnout Recovery24:20 The Self-Criticism and Burnout Cycle25:52 Starting with Curiosity28:14 The Two-Minute Daily Practice30:34 Three Questions to Ask Yourself Daily31:46 Closing Reflections and Farewell Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Saru:Website: https://sarugupta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saru-gupta/Instagram: @iamsaruguptaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ladies of LoveTalk Network look at three weighty questions aimed at exposing where individual hearts lie. The questions have the power to expose hidden idols, realign priorities, and draw a person closer to God. Join Cathy, Kerri, and Marlene as they seek God and look at the significance and challenges behind these three simple questions. Who or what do you trust most when life gets hard? Who or what shapes your decisions most? And, what are you willing to sacrifice?
The institutional church system – that's the conglomerate of all the institutional churches, clergy, denominations, and the infrastructure that supports them -- has spent over 540 billion dollars over the past 20 years and has not increased the percentage of Christians in this country by even one percent. Maybe it is time we asked some questions. Here are three. www.davekahle.com
Your credit score went up but you still got denied for a loan, and the reason is debt-to-income ratio (DTI), the number lenders actually use to approve a mortgage and the one most credit repair clients never see coming. Join Our FREE Start Repairing Credit Challenge: HERE The score gets your client noticed. The DTI gets them approved. So before you build a plan, ask every new client what they want to qualify for, what their timeline is, and what the rest of their financial picture looks like. Lead with the goal and you'll spot a denial before the lender does. DTI is simple math that almost nobody explains to clients. Add up their monthly debt payments, divide by their gross monthly income, and that percentage is the number. Most lenders want to see 43% or below, though conventional loans can stretch to 45% or even 50% with strong compensating factors like great credit and cash reserves. You move that number two ways, lowering the payments or raising documented income. Knocking out an installment loan with fewer than 10 payments left often gets the whole payment dropped from the calculation. Keep an eye on student loans, which can count against a client even in deferment. And when a big purchase is close, bring in a mortgage broker to run the exact numbers. Tune in! P.S. Join the #1 event to grow your credit repair business: http://creditrepairexpo.com/ Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Why a Higher Score Still Gets You Denied 03:34 The Three Questions to Ask Every New Client 04:46 Credit Score vs. DTI. Two Different Numbers 05:56 How to Calculate Your Client's DTI 07:40 The Ground Rule. No New Debt Until You Close 08:40 Why Student Loans Hurt Even in Deferment 09:32 Two Levers That Move the DTI 10:52 Final Thoughts Additional Resources: Get a free trial to Credit Repair Cloud Get my free credit repair training Fastest Wins in Credit Repair: 7 Things You Can Delete In DAYS Make sure to subscribe so you stay up to date with our latest episodes.
On episode 181 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the details around three questions that were recently asked to him by federal employees! Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. ---
Forty-seven million people left the workforce and most of them had no idea what to do next — and Patricia Drain is here to tell you that is perfectly okay. In this installment of the "It's Okay" series, Patricia walks listeners through three powerful questions designed to cut through the fear and confusion that comes with major life and career transitions. Drawing from her own experience pivoting her business during the pandemic, she shares how asking the right questions leads to clarity, while asking the wrong ones keeps you stuck. From imagining your ideal day in business to identifying the problems you genuinely enjoy solving, these exercises have helped real people design lives they never thought were possible. If you are ready to stop standing in the corner wondering what comes next, the foundation is waiting for you — and it starts with knowing your gift. https://yourgiftisyourniche.com
There is a 45% chance the fish oil sitting in your cabinet right now is already oxidized. And rancid omega-3s do not just fail to help you. Research shows they generate pro-inflammatory byproducts that work against everything you are taking fish oil for. Dr. G breaks down exactly how this happens, how to test what is in your cabinet tonight with zero equipment, and what to actually look for before you buy another bottle. In this episode, you will learn: • The two oxidation markers most brands count on you never knowing about, the peroxide value and the anisidin value, and the total oxidation score that tells you whether your fish oil is actually fresh • Why the number on the front of your fish oil bottle is not the amount of omega-3s you are getting, and the simple math that reveals whether you have been underdosing for years • The at-home test you can do right now with one capsule, a pin, and 30 seconds that will tell you immediately whether to keep your fish oil or throw it away Plus the specific brands that passed Dr. G's independent investigation for certificate of analysis standards, packaging, storage, meaningful EPA and DHA doses, and proper oxidation scores. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The George Washington University Study That Exposed What's on Shelves 1:46 - Peroxide Value, Anisidine Value & the TOTOX Score Explained 2:18 - Why Fish Oil Is One of the Most Chemically Fragile Supplements You Can Buy 3:10 - What Legitimate Brands Do to Protect Their Oil (And What to Look For) 3:39 - The Label Scam: 1,000mg of Fish Oil Is Not 1,000mg of Omega-3s 4:24 - What a Clinically Meaningful Dose of EPA and DHA Actually Looks Like 5:09 - Three Questions to Ask Any Fish Oil Brand Before You Buy 7:00 - How to Test the Fish Oil in Your Cabinet Right Now 8:08 - The Brands That Passed Dr. G's Investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan's doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question, “Am I ready to retire in 2026?” Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers. If retiring in 2026 is on your mind, your version of this question is the one that matters most. And it probably has its own wrinkles, its own gaps, its own version of “almost ready”. That's exactly the kind of thing worth sitting down and figuring out together. Here's what we discuss in this episode:
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What are the three most asked questions about walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reveals the questions and the answers.Take the 30 Day Walking Challenge starting on Monday, June 1.Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker for the June Walking ChallengeJoin The Walking Friends Community on PatreonCheck out Walking is Fitness sponsors:Monarch will help you get your finances in order. Use code FITNESS to get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core!Covepure.com/walking to get $250 off. Thanks to CovePure for sponsoring this episode.Get 50% off your first coaching session at strawberry.me/walking. It's like therapy for your careerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question — am I ready to retire in 2026? Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers. Contact Info: Website: https://crystallaketax.com/ Phone Number: 815-526-3092
What would you do if you were deep in labor and someone walked in and said it was time to talk about Pitocin, breaking your water, or maybe even a cesarean?I am you through the exact moment that catches most mamas completely off guard in the birth room (myself included, and I share about it), and the three questions that can slow everything down, get you the information you actually need, and help you make decisions from a place of confidence instead of fear.With my first baby, I was told we needed an emergency cesarean. And even in that moment of urgency, I wish I had known what I am sharing in this episode.That there is almost always time to ask questions. That a recommendation is not a requirement. That I had more say than I realized.This is the episode I wish every pregnant mama could hear before she ever walks into the birth room. It is not about being difficult or argumentative, it is about knowing how to gather information and make the best decision for you and your baby no matter what comes up during labor. I promise this will be an episode you will want to save and jot notes down from.Share it with your birth partner and listen together if you can!Here are some highlights from the episode:Why the toughest moment in labor is often not the intensity of the contractions and how to be ready for itThe one thing you can do when a recommendation comes up that immediately gives you more controlThe thoughts that run through every mama's mind when a big decision lands mid-labor and why you are not aloneQuestion #1 to ask your provider the moment a recommendation comes up, and what the answer tells youQuestion #2 that opens up a conversation most providers are not going to have with you unless you askQuestion #3 that turns a blanket recommendation into something specific to you and your situationWhy making decisions from confidence instead of fear has a real physiological effect on your laborHow to make sure your birth partner knows all three questions before you go into laborDon't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!
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Andy Richter wowed audiences when he made it to the semi-finals on “Dancing with the Stars.” Conan O'Brien's former sidekick joins me to talk about how doing DWTS not only introduced him to a new generation of fans but gave him the kickstart his health needed, how he came up with the idea for his hit podcast, “Three Questions,” his instant chemistry with Conan, and what it's like being a dad, once again, to a little kid. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Andy Neary, former professional baseball pitcher turned insurance industry consultant and founder of Complete Game Consulting, for a conversation packed with hard-earned wisdom on branding, leadership, mindset, and what it really takes to go from stuck to scaling. Andy's path into insurance started the way many do: by accident. After playing Division One baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and spending two years in the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system, he found a pink slip in his locker and a family friend pointing him toward New England Financial. But the limiting beliefs that derailed his baseball career, fear of judgment, fear of comparison, fear of failure, followed him straight into his sales career and kept him mediocre for the better part of a decade. The real turning point came in 2014 when he and his fiancé Amy packed up and moved to Colorado, giving Andy a blank slate and the push he needed to bet on himself for the first time. He built a personal brand on LinkedIn when most people in the industry were still laughing at the idea, generated inbound leads by showing up every day with valuable content, and eventually had peers asking him to teach them what he'd done. By 2021, he walked away from his book of business entirely and went all in on Complete Game Consulting, which today helps insurance professionals craft a sales message that gets the right prospects to say, tell me more. The heart of this conversation is the mindset gap between six-figure and seven-figure producers, and Andy breaks it down into three shifts. The first is investing in yourself without waiting for someone else to foot the bill, a non-negotiable he says separates top producers from everyone else. The second is putting in the work when no one is watching. The third is owning the result, good or bad, and treating every loss as data rather than defeat. From there, Andy walks through the three questions every stuck agent needs to answer: what makes you different, what is your zone of genius, and who is your ideal buyer? Get those three things clear, he argues, and you have the foundation to become a genuine thought leader in your niche, regardless of whether you've been in the business two months or twenty years. Andy and Ty also dig into the future of the industry, and Andy makes a compelling case that AI won't replace the relationship-driven insurance professional, but it will absolutely replace the transactional broker. His take is that the producer role is shifting from consultative advisor to industry expert, and agents who embrace that shift and use AI to automate the mundane so they can spend more time on relationships will thrive. Those still evaluating their stance on AI, in his words, are already getting left behind. The episode closes with two pieces of advice that Andy, a self-described natural introvert, says changed the way he sells. First, if you believe in what you sell and believe it helps people, you have an obligation to tell as many people as possible. Second, your job in a sales conversation isn't to win the business, it's to help the prospect make a clear and confident decision, even if that decision is no. Andy leaves everything with one final word: consistency. It's the only secret sauce, and the best producers in the industry have simply mastered the art of showing up every single day. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com
Today I'm showing up with my coaching hat on and asking you some powerful questions that can help you figure out what you actually want. Be warned: we go deep! Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
We're doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question- am I ready to retire in 2026? Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Allan Liska. Allan Liska, threat intelligence analyst at Recorded Future, has more than 15 years of experience in information security and has worked as both a security practitioner and an ethical hacker. Through his work at Symantec, iSIGHT Partners, FireEye, and Recorded Future, Allan has helped countless organizations improve their security posture using more effective intelligence. He is the author of “The Practice of Network Security, Building an Intelligence-Led Security Program”, “Securing NTP: A Quickstart Guide” and the co-author of “DNS Security: Defending the Domain Name System and Ransomware: Defending Against Digital Extortion.”, and "Ransomware: Understand. Prevent. Recover." Allan on LinkedInAllan on BlueskyAllan on Substack (Ransomware)Green Archer Comics Allan Liska's cybersecurity books on Amazon! The Gate 15 Interview EP 55. Allan Liska, Ransomware Sommelier. Threats, mental health, comic books and Diet Dr. Pepper. (18 Feb 2025)“I think we're in a rough time right now… we need to be more empathetic and more compassionate” – Allan LiskaIn the podcast, Allan and Andy discuss: Ransomware, Recorded Future, cybersecurity, and comics!Anti-Ransomware Day, 3rd party ransomware risk, and the expanding ransomware ecosystemIABs, scams, BEC, and other threatsThoughts on AI and LLMsThe value of networking!Green Archer Comics! and where you can meet Allan: Comic Logic (17 May), Big Lick Comic Con NOVA (30-31 May) Sleuthcon (05 Jun)We play Three Questions! and talk, Green Arrow, The White Desert, and some rapid-fire comic word associationAnd more!
Are you caught between supporting your adult kids and your aging parents while trying to fund your own retirement? You are not alone, and the math is real.In this solo episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck unpacks the Canadian sandwich generation, one of the most pressing financial and emotional pressures facing Canadians in 2026. Drawing on more than 24 years in financial services and his own lived experience as a single father of five, Dwight breaks down the real numbers behind the pressure and the practical steps to start carrying the weight on purpose instead of by accident.What you will learn in this episode:✅ Why more than one in three Canadian young adults under 34 are living with at least one parent✅ The three invisible withdrawals quietly draining the sandwich generation's retirement✅ The 2026 cost of long-term care in Alberta and British Columbia✅ Why the RRSP is not always the right tool, and when the TFSA should take the lead✅ Three questions every Canadian needs to ask to start living on purpose✅ The exact conversation to have this week with your adult kids and your ageing parents⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Welcome and Introduction0:57 Why This Solo Episode Matters4:30 The Pressure Is Real, 2025 RBC and iPaaS Data7:00 A Global Pattern, A Canadian Reality9:30 The Other Side of the Sandwich, Ageing Parents11:30 The Three Invisible Withdrawals16:00 Three Questions to Live on Purpose18:30 The Canadian Financial Toolkit24:30 Why Segregated Funds Earn Their Keep27:00 The Conversation to Have This Week30:00 How Dwight Can Help and Final Thoughts
Before we jump in, this episode is a little different. I was recently invited to be a guest on Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, hosted by Cannon Carr. They were kind enough to let me share that conversation here on Business, Finance and Soul. This time, I am not the one asking the questions. I am the one answering them. We talked about my journey starting Transition Staffing Group, the lessons I learned from watching my grandparents struggle financially later in life, the idea of building what I call a Freedom Fund, and why business ownership should be about more than revenue, profit, or a future exit. This conversation touches on entrepreneurship, risk, financial independence, delegation, legacy, and the question every business owner eventually has to face: What is enough? Key Topics Entrepreneurship as a Creative Outlet Shaun reflects on how he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to build something meaningful. He explains that entrepreneurship gave him both a creative outlet and a platform to help others grow. The Early Days of Business Ownership The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife considered different business ideas before he ultimately stayed in the recruiting industry and helped build Transition Staffing Group. Lessons from Family and Financial Independence Shaun shares how his grandparents' retirement experience deeply influenced him. Their lack of financial planning created dependency later in life, and that experience shaped Shaun's belief in creating security and independence before it is needed. The Freedom Fund Shaun explains the Freedom Fund as a personal financial foundation built outside the business. Instead of assuming the company would eventually sell or always remain valuable, he wanted a separate plan that would create independence regardless of what happened to the business. Defining "Enough" A major theme of the episode is understanding how much is enough. Shaun discusses how business owners can get caught constantly chasing more unless they define what kind of life they actually want to build. Scaling Beyond Yourself Shaun talks about the difficulty of moving from being deeply involved in client and candidate work to creating a company that could grow beyond his personal production. Letting Employees Make Mistakes One of the hardest parts of scaling, Shaun explains, is allowing team members to make mistakes with relationships and responsibilities that the founder once personally owned. But without that trust, the company cannot grow. Building a Platform for Entrepreneurial Employees Shaun shares his vision for TSG as a place where ambitious, entrepreneurial employees can grow, earn, lead, and have a voice without needing to leave and start their own firm. Legacy and the Enders Scholarship After reaching a level of financial independence, Shaun and his wife shifted more attention toward giving back. The Enders Scholarship supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. Timestamped Show Notes 00:00 – Opening: More Than Revenue The episode opens with a question for business owners who want more than revenue. The conversation is framed around personal freedom, impact, and building something bigger than yourself. 00:19 – Introduction to the Episode Cannon Carr introduces the episode and sets up Shaun's story as one centered on fulfillment, purpose, risk, financial planning, and intentional business growth. 01:15 – Three Questions for Business Owners Listeners are invited to consider three major questions: What does your Freedom Fund look like? Is your wealth strategy dependent on a future sale? Are you scaling with a clear definition of enough? 02:00 – Shaun's Entrepreneurial Beginning Shaun reflects on whether he always saw himself as an entrepreneur. He shares that he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and people who had collected wisdom and passed it on. 02:40 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Creativity Shaun explains that entrepreneurship became the right path because it gave him a creative outlet and the ability to build a platform where others could succeed. 03:35 – Creating Opportunity for Employees Shaun discusses the responsibility he feels to create a company where employees can have a voice, grow financially, and feel some of the ownership mentality he once wanted for himself. 04:00 – Searching for the Right Business Shaun shares how he and his wife would spend weekends at Barnes & Noble, exploring business ideas, franchises, and different models before deciding what path made sense. 05:00 – Visualization Before Knowing the Word Shaun talks about imagining different business paths and paying attention to how each one felt when he said it out loud. This helped him move closer to the right opportunity. 05:45 – Staying in the Recruiting Industry Although Shaun initially explored many types of businesses, a respected partnership opportunity helped him realize that the staffing and recruiting industry was the right place to build. 06:30 – Family Influence on Money and Business Shaun explains how family experiences shape the way people view money, risk, security, and independence. 07:15 – His Grandparents' Retirement Experience Shaun shares the story of his grandparents retiring early without a strong financial plan. He watched them later become financially dependent on their children. 08:30 – Living in the Moment vs. Planning for the Future Shaun reflects on the beauty of his grandfather's ability to live in the moment, while also recognizing the danger of not planning for a future self who may need security. 09:40 – The Importance of Independence Later in Life The experience taught Shaun that joy, independence, and financial security become especially important as people age and may no longer be able to earn. 10:00 – Early Definition of Business Success Shaun explains that in the earliest days of Transition Staffing Group, success simply meant survival: having enough cash to meet payroll and keep going. 10:45 – Scarcity, Fear, and Motivation The early years were driven by fear and scarcity, but Shaun explains how the right mindset can turn those pressures into resilience and motivation. 11:20 – Success Evolves from Survival to Abundance As the business grew, Shaun's definition of success shifted from his own survival to helping employees succeed and creating abundance for others. 12:20 – Profitability from the Beginning Shaun discusses how his former business partner's conservative approach shaped the company's early financial discipline, including avoiding debt and focusing on profitability. 13:15 – The Balance Between Profit and Growth The conversation explores the tension between keeping profits for security and reinvesting enough back into the company to create future growth. 14:00 – Using Profit to Build Freedom Instead of using profits only to increase lifestyle, Shaun and his wife focused on building a financial foundation that could support their future independence. 15:00 – Defining the Freedom Fund Shaun introduces the Freedom Fund as a financial equation built around desired lifestyle, annual spending needs, investable assets, and the ability to create optionality. 16:00 – The 4% Rule and Financial Targets Shaun explains how he thought about investable assets and withdrawal rates, using the example of $5 million producing roughly $200,000 per year under a 4% framework. 17:00 – Everyone's Number Is Different The conversation emphasizes that financial independence is personal. For some people, an amazing life may require far less than someone else's target. 17:30 – Not Depending on a Business Sale Shaun explains why he never wanted his entire financial future dependent on selling Transition Staffing Group. The business had value, but the future was never guaranteed. 18:15 – Industry Disruption and Uncertainty Shaun reflects on how technology, job boards, LinkedIn, and now AI have all raised questions about the future of recruiting, making diversification even more important. 19:15 – Hitting the Freedom Fund Number Shaun shares that he and his wife eventually reached their Freedom Fund number after roughly 20 years of consistency, discipline, investing, and time in the market. 20:00 – Moving from Security to Legacy Once financial independence became more secure, Shaun and his wife began focusing more on impact, giving, and legacy. 20:30 – The Enders Scholarship Shaun discusses launching the Enders Scholarship, which supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. 21:15 – Giving Instead of Lifestyle Inflation The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife chose to use financial security to give back in meaningful ways rather than simply increasing lifestyle. 22:15 – Managing Difficult Business Seasons Shaun talks about down years, industry headwinds, and the challenge of continuing to invest in the business while protecting personal and company finances. 23:00 – Freedom Fund Mindset During Storms The Freedom Fund mindset allows business owners to ride out difficult seasons with less panic, similar to having cash reserves during a market downturn. 24:00 – Adjusting Owner Compensation Shaun explains that during difficult periods, he may reduce what he pays himself to make sure the business remains healthy and positioned for future opportunity. 24:45 – Playing Catch-Up Financially The conversation explores how to recover when financial contributions need to pause during a difficult year. Shaun discusses the importance of doing the math and keeping the long-term plan alive. 25:45 – Seasons of Life and Business Shaun reminds listeners that life and business both have seasons. Feeling behind does not mean you are failing; it means you adjust the plan and keep moving. 26:30 – Advice for Service-Based Entrepreneurs Shaun offers advice for professionals who leave corporate roles to start service businesses. He stresses the importance of deciding early whether you want to remain a solopreneur or build a team. 27:30 – Understanding the Business You Want to Build The conversation highlights the difference between building a lifestyle business, remaining the technician, or creating a company that can scale beyond the founder. 28:30 – The E-Myth and the Technician Trap Shaun references the idea that many entrepreneurs remain stuck as the technician inside their own business. That can be fine if it is intentional, but frustrating if the owner expected something different. 29:30 – Replacing Yourself Takes Longer Than Expected Shaun explains that replacing yourself in a service business often takes two to three times longer than expected, especially when you are growing through profit rather than outside capital. 30:00 – Shaun's Shift in 2019 Shaun shares that in 2019 he made a major commitment to work himself out of the day-to-day client and candidate role so he could focus more on building the company. 30:45 – Working On the Business Instead of Only In It Once Shaun moved out of the most intense day-to-day role, he was able to focus more on staff development, systems, leadership, and long-term company growth. 31:15 – The Difficulty of Delegation Shaun talks about how hard it is to watch people make mistakes with clients and relationships he personally built, but he also explains that this is the only way people truly learn. 32:00 – Building for the Next Generation Shaun shares his vision for creating a company where entrepreneurial employees can have upside, voice, creativity, and opportunity inside the organization. 33:00 – Why Entrepreneurial Employees Leave Shaun reflects that if earlier in his career a company had given him more ownership, voice, and opportunity, he may not have needed to leave to start his own firm. 33:30 – The Future Size of TSG Shaun discusses his vision for Transition Staffing Group growing intentionally to around 25 to 30 people while maintaining quality, culture, and reputation. 34:00 – How to Connect with Shaun Shaun shares where people can find him, including LinkedIn, Transition Staffing Group, CallTSG.com, and the Business, Finance and Soul podcast. 35:00 – Cannon Carr's Closing Reflections Cannon reflects on the conversation and highlights how Shaun's approach aligns with the principles of intentional business ownership, financial independence, and reinvesting in people. 36:00 – The Power of Personal Narrative The recap emphasizes how Shaun's childhood observations and family experiences helped shape the financial philosophy that guided his business decisions. 37:00 – Building a North Star The conversation highlights the importance of documenting your "why" and defining success before growth, disruption, or distraction pulls you off course. 38:30 – Letting Go to Scale Up The recap focuses on Shaun's move from technician to builder, showing how letting go allowed others to lead and helped the company grow beyond him. 39:45 – Repurposing Wealth Along the Way Cannon connects Shaun's Freedom Fund concept to the idea of repurposing wealth: creating independence outside the business before needing a perfect exit. 40:30 – Legacy Through Giving The Enders Scholarship is highlighted as an example of using business success and financial freedom to help others and create a lasting impact. 41:00 – Final Takeaway The episode closes with the reminder that business is more than revenue and profit. At its best, it aligns purpose, values, people, financial independence, and impact. Memorable Takeaways Business ownership should create freedom, not just more responsibility. A future business sale should not be your only financial plan. Defining "enough" gives business owners clarity, confidence, and better decision-making. Profit matters, but so does what profit allows you to build. Scaling requires letting other people make mistakes. Legacy often begins after security. The goal is not just to build a bigger company. The goal is to build a better life and a better platform for others. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com
What if the revenue your business is missing isn't a marketing problem, and it isn't a sales problem — it's a conversation that's never happening between two teams that are supposed to be on the same side? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Sean P. Shannon — Founder of Strategic Growth Design, Fractional Chief Sales Officer, and 34-year sales leadership veteran who built his entire career selling something most people said couldn't be sold: radio airtime. From rising through the ranks at iHeart, Audacy, and Cumulus Media to building iconic Atlanta brands like Q99.7 and 99x as a Senior VP and Market President, Sean has spent three decades helping hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses unlock revenue they didn't know they were sitting on. Now, Sean is on a mission to help entrepreneurs stop the silent war between their marketing and sales teams — and it starts with three questions most businesses have never thought to ask. In this episode, you'll discover:The three critical questions every marketing team must ask their sales leader — and why most never doWhy the gap between what marketing says and what sales hears is costing businesses more than any ad budgetSean's Three V's pipeline diagnostic framework: Volume, Velocity, and VeracityWhat 34 years of selling air taught Sean about making the invisible undeniableThe objection data hiding inside your sales team that is your entire content strategyWhy the founder who hates selling is leaving more money on the table than any other single business decisionHow the Fractional CSO model is giving SMBs C-suite sales strategy at a price they can actually afford If you're building a business and your marketing and sales aren't speaking the same language — this episode is the intervention you didn't know you needed.
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“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Life moves in seasons—and with each season often comes new challenges, new opportunities, and sometimes new financial finish lines. On today's episode of Faith and Finance, we were joined by Cody Hobelmann, a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA), and co-founder of Finish Line Pledge, to discuss why adjusting your financial finish line is not only okay—it can be wise and faithful. What Is a Financial Finish Line? A financial finish line is simply an answer to the question: How much is enough? It helps separate what we intend to use for our own needs from what we can make available for Kingdom purposes. Rather than endlessly increasing lifestyle spending or accumulating wealth without direction, a finish line provides clarity and purpose. For many people, the idea of setting a finish line can feel intimidating. It may sound final or restrictive. But Cody emphasized that a finish line is not about perfection—it is about growth. Your first finish line does not have to be your last. Why Finish Lines Need to Be Revisited Just as a financial plan should be reviewed regularly, your finish line should be revisited as life changes. There are many reasons to adjust it: A new child or dependent enters your family Someone is no longer financially dependent on you You move to a region with a different cost of living Your health changes Major life transitions reshape your responsibilities These shifts may change the cost of maintaining the same lifestyle, making it wise to reassess your financial boundaries. At first glance, caps and limits can sound restrictive. But Cody shared that in practice, setting a finish line often creates freedom. Instead of constantly wondering if you need more, you begin to experience: Contentment Peace Purpose That reflects a biblical pattern. God's boundaries are not meant to diminish joy but to protect and deepen it. Financial limits can function the same way. Two Types of Finish Lines 1. A Lifestyle Finish Line This is the amount needed to support your current and future lifestyle. It helps determine the appropriate and sustainable level of spending. 2. A Net Worth Finish Line This is the amount of wealth you believe is wise to accumulate over your lifetime. Cody connected this idea to Luke 12 and the parable of the rich fool, who stored up more than he needed while missing the deeper purpose of his resources. The issue was not wealth itself, but accumulation without a Kingdom perspective. Three Questions to Help Define “Enough” Cody highlighted three key areas to prayerfully consider: Your Lifestyle Needs - What does it truly cost to live faithfully and responsibly in this season? Wealth Transfer - What resources would you like to pass on to heirs or future stewards? Conservative Margin - What reserve is wise for life's uncertainties—without placing ultimate trust in money? These categories can help shape a thoughtful and prayerful plan. If You're Beyond Your Finish Line If you realize you are accumulating more than needed, Cody suggested asking one important question: Why am I holding on to these resources in the first place? That question can expose fear, habit, or misplaced trust—and open the door to greater generosity and purpose. Start Before You Feel Ready One of the most practical insights from the conversation was this: don't wait until you “arrive” to become generous. Even if you have not reached your finish line, begin giving now. Build habits of generosity with what God has already entrusted to you. As Scripture reminds us, “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Corinthians 9:11). A Practical First Step Not sure where to begin? Try setting a finish line for the next 90 days. You do not need a lifelong blueprint today. You only need the next faithful step. Experiment, learn, pray, and refine along the way. Your finish line is not a rigid rule—it is a discipleship tool. It reminds you that everything belongs to God, and you are a steward of what He has entrusted to you. In every season, the goal is not simply to have more. The goal is to know what is enough, live with contentment, and be ready to participate in God's Kingdom purposes with joy. If you'd like help prayerfully answering the question, How much is enough? FaithFi has created its very first FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money Is Enough? This practical, workbook-style resource is designed to help you define your finish line with biblical wisdom and sound financial principles. You can receive it when you become a FaithFi Partner by May 31, at $35 per month or $400 per year. Visit FaithFi.com/Give to learn more and become a partner today. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: My wife and I are both 62. I'm still working, but with health concerns, should she start Social Security now and invest it, or should we both wait? I have $600,000 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert it all to a Roth at once or gradually over several years? Also, can I receive Social Security and contribute that money directly into a Roth IRA? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) A Spending Finish Line is Just the Beginning by Cody Hobelmann (Article in Faithful Steward, Issue 2) The Finish Line Pledge Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Good morning Voice Family! Today is the third week of our Life After Resurrection series. Can't wait to hear what our Elder Rafael brings to us today! If you are new to Voice Church, please take a moment to fill out the connection card at www.voice.church/connect to get more info and get connected to the church family!
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Together at the start of the week, we're taking five minutes to set some realistic intentions, put you back in the equation, and help you have a more fulfilling week.
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The Three Questions will return for a NEW SEASON next week with a very special season premiere episode! Until then, we're looking back at Andy's 2020 conversation with Mike Sweeney - the executive producer and head writer of Sunday's Academy Awards, hosted by our friend Conan O'Brien! The longtime Conan writer talks with Andy Richter about surviving a traumatic upbringing, his career trajectory from trial lawyer to head writer for Conan, and the value of being surrounded by funny people. Do you want to talk to Andy and friends live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.