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"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” James 1:2   Alice Churnock, from our Vestavia, Alabama community group, shares her story of suffering from a bleeding disorder for thirty years, which stamped shame and embarrassment on her soul and ultimately led her to intense anger with God as the complications from her disorder led her to difficulties having children.    However, after experiencing an unexpected and abrupt miscarriage, God met Alice, as only a loving and good Father can, and brought her to a deeper faith and ultimately a healed body.  This story will encourage you to know that God can handle your anger and questions, but you must also be ready to listen for His answers.    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:  - God uses pain and trauma to grow your faith more than He uses the blessings He has given you - the blessings are often a byproduct of the pain.  - God is relational, and in a relationship, there is speaking AND listening by BOTH parties.  - Joy is an inner attitude regardless of your circumstances.   Links:   Covenant Counseling   “One Touch“ by Nicole C. Mullen   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Alice and our past storytellers.   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a “Story Within the Story” with Alice!   Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered online on July 8th; 9:30-11:30 AM CST *Future date:  In-person August 20th; 10:00-12:45 PM CST Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series. Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings

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When you deal with a chronic illness, it's easy to question God and wonder if He even sees you. Everyone around goes on with their lives while you are left struggling with how to live each day.   This is exactly what today's storyteller, Sheryl Trawick, from our Fairhope, Alabama community, experienced after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder where her body was attacking her peripheral nervous system (the control center of her body's communication system).    However, instead of staying stuck in her thoughts of despair, Sheryl decided to pour herself into God - seeking healing verses of Scripture to speak over her body. Through a whisper from the Lord, her faith began to shift, and a miracle of healing began to happen. This a story that is going to remind you of the power found in God's Word!    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: - Scripture can serve as medicine for the soul as well as the body.  - Peace is only found through the presence of God.  - God is still in the business of performing miracles.   Links:   Sheryl's Bible verses    Listen to a similar story: Ep. 313- Emily Holman: “Filling My Lamp with Oil”   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Sheryl and our past storytellers.   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a bonus story from Emily Moore from our Vestavia community!   Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered in-person on June 18th, 6:00-8:30 PM CST   *Future dates- Online on July 8th; 9:30-11:30 AM CST and August 20th; 9:15-11:15 AM CST Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

They call Vestavia-born venture visionary Vince Visser Mr. Mister. Or at least they should. Find out why on the latest episode of the best podcast in higher education. (Or just click here.)

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He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecc. 3:11   God's timing in the plan of your life is everything. But what do you do as you wait for that plan to unfold? Today's storyteller reminds you exactly what to do: you pray, you seek, and you trust!   Jessica Prier, from our Vestavia, Alabama, community, shares her journey of growing in her faith and in her gifting as she recalls the ways in which the Lord has led her to where she is today. If you're in a season of needing guidance from the Lord, this story is going to remind you to have patience and know He is working behind the scenes to bring good to you and glory to Him.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - God places giftings and talents within each of us early on in life. - Sometimes, God closes a door and opens another one. - God wants to do immeasurably more than you could ask or imagine.   Links:   Listen to Jessica's mother-in-law's story-  Marilyn Prier- Ep. 15: "Giving God the Frat House"    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Jessica and past storytellers   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series, including the newly released Discovering God in Stories of Faith!   Register for the local workshop being offered on April 9th in Birmingham: Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story   Our 4th Annual Stories of Hope Luncheon is on March 12th!

It's February and we're bringing you some love! Jeanne Anne Love, actually.    From our Vestavia community, Jeanne Anne and her heart transplant story are a perfect nod to American Heart Month—and to the lifelong goodness and faithfulness of her Heavenly Father.    For as long as she can remember, Jeanne Anne suffered heart issues and related illnesses. Though she lived a pretty normal childhood, come middle school, a heart transplant was needed.    As Jeanne Anne walks us through this story, what seem to be minor details suddenly resurface as major moments—and it's exciting! The Lord even brought Jeanne Anne comfort through a supernatural encounter.   Now, nearly 30 years after receiving a new heart, Jeanne Anne is working with heart patients and parenting a child with a cardiac condition. Listen and be encouraged that the Lord is working every detail of your every day.   In this episode, you will learn:   –In all your trials, God is right there with you.   –Be on the lookout for sweet reminders of His love and care throughout your hard journeys.   –You can trust God; He is intimately involved in every area of your life.   Links:    Listen to a similar story: Whitney Hubbard- Ep. 26: “Gaining A New Heart and a New Perspective”   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Jeanne Anne Love   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a bonus story from Taylor Gindlesberger of our West Cobb community!   Register for the online workshop being offered on February 6th-  Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series, including the newly released Discovering God in Stories of Faith!   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings!

Kelly Connelly, of our Vestavia community, tried to control (and cure) her husband's addiction to prescription painkillers. It seemed like a perfectly reasonable response from a wife. Only, it wasn't working—and life wasn't letting up.   The substance abuse continued, and infidelity and divorce entered the scene, making Kelly's life unmanageable for many years. But that was just it: her life was, actually, unmanageable. And admitting it made all the difference.   Kelly came to grips with her shame, perfectionism, and powerlessness through the help of a Bible-based Al-Anon group. She learned to live hope-filled and happy without “The Happy Ending.” When she began working on “me” and giving control over to the Lord, rich truths bloomed among very poor circumstances.   In the episode, you will learn:   –The Lord will redeem what the enemy has destroyed in your life.   –Shame snowballs and can cause you to feel alone. But you are never alone in Christ.   –When you come to God—and He wants you to—walls come down.   Links:   Listen to a similar story:    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Kelly.   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Q & A from the room after Kelly shared her story. Register for the Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered on January 29th (live in Birmingham)-and February 6th (Online)!    Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series, including the newly released Discovering God in Stories of Faith!   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings around the country!

Merry Christmas from the StoryTellers Live Team! We hope you are having a wonderful holiday with your family and friends as you celebrate the birth of our Savior. Today's story is a repost that originally aired on 2/1/23 as EP 214 and is also highlighted in our new Bible study, "When God Shows Up—Discovering God in Stories of Faith."   Anna Gualano, from our community group in Vestavia, Alabama, shares her journey of being born with brittle bone disease and living in and through the challenges she has faced. Her inspiring story will remind you that you are uniquely made, your life has immense value, God is consistently purposeful, and He's always working in the waiting.   We know her story will encourage you this Christmas season!   Listen to Anna's original episode -  Ep. 214: "God is Working in the Waiting"   Give to StoryTellers Live Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content. Shop for our When God Show Up Bible Study series~ including the newly released Discovering God in Stories of Faith! Sign up to receive the StoryTellers Live newsletter for updates~ including details on our new workshop: Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story

Does your church worship bring people together or divide them? This week on The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with author and pastor Zac Hicks. In an age where worship through music is so critical and critiqued by Christians and non-Christians alike, what should our worship services look like? How do church leaders balance the need to sing hymns and more theologically deep songs with the pressures of contemporary music? And finally, what does this mean for when we are picking music for churches in a cross-cultural context? Zac Hicks pastors and helped plant Church of the Cross in Vestavia, Alabama. He has been a worship pastor in both big and small churches in his career. He wrote the books: Before We Gather: Devotions for Worship Leaders and Teams and The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams. Want to start reading the Puritans but don't know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of classic writers like John Owen and Jeremiah Burroughs accessible for modern readers. As a thank you for their partnership with ABWE, Reformation Heritage Books is providing a special discount code. We extend our gratitude to RHB for their support. Learn more at heritagebooks.org/PuritanTreasures, and you can use the code MISSIONSPOD if you order. This week's Overtime episode for Premium Subscribers brings back the worship wars between Alex, Scott, and Brian as they talk about their church worship experiences and the importance it plays in the regular life of the Christian. Get access to that episode and more at missionspodcast.com/premium Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Does your church worship bring people together or divide them? This week on The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with author and pastor Zac Hicks. In an age where worship through music is so critical and critiqued by Christians and non-Christians alike, what should our worship services look like? How do church leaders balance the need to sing hymns and more theologically deep songs with the pressures of contemporary music? And finally, what does this mean for when we are picking music for churches in a cross-cultural context? Zac Hicks pastors and helped plant Church of the Cross in Vestavia, Alabama. He has been a worship pastor in both big and small churches in his career. He wrote the books: Before We Gather: Devotions for Worship Leaders and Teams and The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams. Want to start reading the Puritans but don't know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of classic writers like John Owen and Jeremiah Burroughs accessible for modern readers. As a thank you for their partnership with ABWE, Reformation Heritage Books is providing a special discount code. We extend our gratitude to RHB for their support. Learn more at heritagebooks.org/PuritanTreasures, and you can use the code MISSIONSPOD if you order. This week's Overtime episode for Premium Subscribers brings back the worship wars between Alex, Scott, and Brian as they talk about their church worship experiences and the importance it plays in the regular life of the Christian. Get access to that episode and more at missionsshow.com/premium Do you love The Missions Show? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Show and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium The Missions Show is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionsshow.com.

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Shelley Gardner, of our Vestavia community, found herself distracted by good things and dodging any downtime. But a series of forced pauses in her life, including infertility and injury, turned into peace and protection from the Lord.   Listen as Shelley reminds us that this life is not our own—and that surrender and stillness serve to deepen prayer and amplify the Lord's voice.   In this episode, you will learn:   – You can trust the Lord even when you do not understand.   – When your plans don't pan out, His plans are perfect.   – He uses your places of brokenness for your growth and for His glory. Ingram Link's story- Episode 67:  “Releasing Financial Burdens”   Check us out on Instagram (@storytellers_live)  and Facebook!   Access more content and become a Patreon Insider   Give to StoryTellers Live

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Verse: "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life." (Matthew 19:29)   Sajeda Wilson lived decades before opening a Bible. Yet, even from birth, the Lord prepared and pursued her heart in beautiful and surprising ways.   Sajeda, a former devout Muslim who shared in our Vestavia community, led a works-based lifestyle that eventually left her lacking—and looking. Hear how years of reading and research, together with the work of the Spirit, resulted in surrender to Jesus.   In this episode, you will learn:   – The Lord prepares and pursues the hearts of His people. – He is sovereign over our upbringing and uses all parts of our lives to draw us to Himself. – Jesus longs for all people across different cultures, traditions, and religions to know their creator and true purpose in following Him.   Links:   Audiobook by Nabeel Qureshi: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus   Give to StoryTellers Live   Become a Patreon Insider   StoryTellers Live Listener Survey

When we face the death of our desires—or even death itself—what then? Where now?   Julie Cochran, of our Vestavia community, shows us that in seasons of suffering and surrender, praise can persist.   Following the unexpected loss of her infant daughter, Julie's mindset transformed as she focused on the Word, the Father, and his faithfulness. In this episode, you will learn: A mind renewed by the Word relies on hope and withstands hurt. We name our hard stories "good" when we focus on who God is. Regularly celebrating his faithfulness helps us heal.   Links:  Voyage to the Star Kingdom by Anne Riley Jenn Louthan Interior Design Sarah Beth Hagler Jewelry King Cotton Fabrics Give to StoryTellers Live Become a Patreon Insider  

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We are five days away from the celebration of Jesus' birth! From the team at StoryTellers Live, we pray blessings over you during this season and wish you a very Merry Christmas! Today's podcast is a great reminder of the sovereignty of God's plan and purpose for your life.   Kristen Caudle, from our Vestavia community, shares her journey of delivering four babies as a balanced translocation carrier (a rearrangement of chromosomes in her body) and how this affected each one of her children. Through her story, you will learn about her struggles as a carrier, but more importantly, you will see how sometimes God has uniquely built you for the challenges you will face in life.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: As the body of Christ, we were created to intercede for those who are struggling with the words to pray. Sometimes what you don't want is exactly what you need. Don't base your faith on the moments of life as God knows the entire story.   Become a Monthly Ministry Partner Become a Patreon Insider Shop for StoryTellers Live merch! Give to StoryTellers Live!  

In today's podcast, Ruth Bean, from our Vestavia community group, authentically shares her struggles, anxieties, and fears as a mom and how she is learning to trust God with her children. In her story, Ruth will encourage you to rest in knowing God has a perfect plan for your child, and if you're having a hard time trusting Him and letting go, rest assured, you aren't alone! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Thinking you have control over your children as they grow up is a facade, and you must hand them over to God. Jesus was rejected in a big way, and often times, our kids will be rejected as well. When you allow little hurts to build up, they can shatter your soul. Graves into Gardens song   Listen to Melanie Shankle's story- Episode 177   Become a PATREON INSIDER   Check out our new MERCH!   Give to StoryTellers Live!

This episode launches season 2 of the Ca$h Kid Podcast. We need to build our knowledge to create smart financial habits. That’s what this season of the Cash Kid podcast will be all about. How to build "Super Financial Literacy Skills." What are students lacking? How does always using a debit or credit card affect our financial habits? Find those answers and more from a high school teacher who works to teach financial skills to juniors and seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Transcript Super Financial Literacy Skills “Mr. Buffet, how can I make 30 billion dollars? Start young.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fErzHbEiQIs That’s Warren Buffet speaking at a conference years ago. Start young he says. Wise advice from a man who bought his first stock at age 11. But to start young, we need to build our knowledge to create smart financial habits. That’s what this season of the Cash Kid podcast will be all about. How to build Super Financial Literacy skills. And today, it starts with an interview with a high school teacher who works every day to do just that. I’m so excited to start this new season and new journey with my fellow cash kids. The Cash Kid podcast is underway. Intro tease: So you’ve got some cash. Maybe from an allowance, or that money your grandma gave you for your 7th birthday. Here you go, sweetie. Thanks, Grandma. Whatever it is, what are you going to do with it? Spend it, hide it away… or maybe invest it? Let’s start learning how to make that money grow. Time to learn how to be a cash kid. Joining me today is Mr. Ryan Halla. He’s a business and personal finance teacher at Vestavia Hills High School in Alabama. Welcome to the show Mr. Halla. Ryan Halla: Thank you. Good to be on! Cash Kid: First, tell us a little bit about yourself. Ryan Halla: I’ve been a teacher for a long time. Graduated from Vestavia Hills in 1992. I played baseball at Auburn after that and then played baseball a little while after Auburn. Got into teaching and coaching when I was about 29 years old. Been doing it ever sense. I’ve got two kids. I've been married for 25 years and. Cash Kid: Okay. So what led you to wanting to teach people personal and business finance to high schoolers? Ryan Halla: Well, it actually kind of chose me. One thing led to another, and I ended up getting into the business curriculu. Which I have found to be very useful and very enjoyable. Because I'll be honest with you, a lot of things in school I necessarily say I use today, but I same thing I tell all my kids as far as personal finance goes that they will definitely, definitely use that at some point in their lifetime. Cash Kid: Do you remember what kind of financial literacy material, if you had any or found or given when you were growing up? Ryan Halla: The only stuff I remember when I was a kid was we counted the paper nickels and the paper pennies and things like that. But as far as true financial literacy, I really don't recall. And I don't want to insult any of my teachers because it was a while ago, but I don't recall ever going over that. Cash Kid: Also, about your thoughts on what type of financial literacy is needed in schools today and when you should it start being taught. Ryan Halla: I think basic financial language, as far as, you know, checking accounts and savings accounts and things of that nature, I think that should begin in middle school. Then I think as you progress and you know, because I have a bunch of I teach a bunch of juniors and seniors, they all have jobs. They get real paychecks. So I think at the end of the day, when they get to be maybe a sophomore, you start talking about actually taxes. And, you know, taxes is not fun to talk about anyway. I'm not trying to insult any CPAs, but they I'm not sure income taxes which I’m talking about as far as what comes out of their paycheck you know the FICA taxes and and the state and federal tax is probably discussion and I think they can all use, you know, savings account discussions and checking account discussions. A lot of my kids don't know the difference when a debit and a credit card. Cash Kid: Yeah, we're going to cover that soon in an upcoming episode. Ryan Halla: Uh, good! Cash Kid: Would you say there's a lack of financial skills taught in schools, and if so, why? Ryan Halla: I'm going to say, no, there's not, because I'm teaching it. I would say that I don't really know other people's curriculum, but I do think that as far as Vestavia goes we do a pretty good job of maybe introducing it to them. I think it's I think it's funny, though, because I think a lot of kids don't really understand and having taught for a while, they're like anybody to know they don't understand something. So I think a lot of times they just kind of sit there and pretend like they understand, but they get out in the real world and it's pretty obvious they don't understand. Cash Kid: What are ways parents can get involved to teach these concepts? Ryan Halla: I think parents can just kind of mimic the correct behavior. I know correct is a vague term in this, but I think they can just mimic and show the kids. I mean, kids understand more of what they see than what they hear. So I think if you can tell them and I think sometimes, you know, people with means, I think the hardest thing is to tell a kid, no, kids don't really have a concept of of financial skills because they've just always had. And then when they get out by themselves, they don't really understand where the money went. So I think just just talk and sit down and have a conversation with them and say, and I'm old school. I think allowance is a good idea. I don't really care how much the allowance is because it teaches them the basic concept, basic skills of how to save money, how much things cos. Because also, whether people believe it or not, our main our main purpose is to be an educated consumer in this. You know, we understand how much milk should cost. We don't pay $20 from milk. I think when kids get an allowance to learn that at home, I think they're better suited when they get out in the real, quote unquote, real world. Cash Kid: What do you find your students are lacking when it comes to financial literacy today? Ryan Halla: I think taxes is a foreign concept, every single one of them. Because I've asked that question, I said, how many of you have gotten a paycheck and a lot of them raise their hand. I said, be honest with me. How many of ya’ll were shocked and stunned by how much was missing? And they all were. And that's common. Most people are like that when they get their first paycheck. But I really think that just I mean, it's a basic overall concept of, where money comes from. I mean, I've had kids that thought that when you took money to a bank, you had a vault of your own, that they took your $100 when you deposit put it in there. And then when you went back a week later, they went back to that same vault, gave you that same $100. So I think maybe an idea of how it works and what banks actually do with that money and how to access money. I mean, there's a lot of things there. There's a lot of things that that need to be discussed. Cash Kid: What can be done to help instill greater financial knowledge to the next generation. Ryan Halla: If every kid could listen to this podcast and hear my voice, then that would make everything better. I'm just kidding. Cash Kid: Hahaha… I’m good with that! Ryan Halla: Okay, let's go. Ryan Halla: I just think what I said. And I think parents can get more involved and I think kids need to get more bored. We seem to push a lot of the lot of the blame on parents or schools or whatever it is. But if the kids not willing to be involved or get involved too, in their own learning, then it's really kind of pointless. So I think we've got to figure out a way to get the kids involved and understand that the concepts that they're learning about the financial literacy is because people will talk to you about anything else in the world other than money. Nobody likes to talk about their own money and what they do with it. So I think when people are like that, there is no conversation going on about it. And I think that I think I really think the parents and families could get involved more and have an understanding. Cash Kid: What is your goal for your students when they leave your class? Ryan Halla: I think I think just have a basic understanding. Basically, if they go out in the real world, they can understand that what's what their paycheck looks like. They can understand how much things cost because like a lot of times people have no concept of how much the grocery store, especially nowadays or how much how much gas costs because they have mom or dad or aunt or uncle or grandfather or whoever it is, credit card and they just run that credit card. They don't understand that they just paid $65 for gas. So, just a basic understanding, really very basic understanding of how much things cost, where they can put their money. We touch on investments, but that to me is kind of advanced financial literacy. I think basic is just just managing your money. I just really I don't want any of them to struggle with money is really my goal. Cash Kid: Are there any books that you can recommend to your audience, either for parents or kids to continue their further knowledge? Ryan Halla: Um, one book does come to mind. It's by everybody's favorite self-help guru, Tony Robbins. It's called Money Master the Game. And the main concept he likes is that he talks about his three buckets for investments, and those are there's security of growth. And then a dream bucket and how you move money to each one of those buckets and you fill up one before you fill up the next one because once your security that's kind of emergency fund as Dave Ramsey would say in your growth bucket that's kind of retirement future car whatever you try to save for once those are filled, then you move on to that drain bucket of, you know, if you want to go on that dream vacation, whatever it is. But his language is is pretty simple to understand. I think the book certain parts of it very helpful. Cash Kid: Mr. Halla do you find there’s this generation shift where there’s less cash and never physically seeing the money? Everything is just like in the cloud, basically and how they can affect money management for this generation. Ryan Halla: Correct. Correct. I mean, cash is I always tell my kids, I said, if you can get cash out, get cash out, because cash is easier to see it go down. Like, you know, if you've got a lot of cash in your pocket and that wad starts getting smaller, you understand, Hey, I've spent some money. But if I'm using a card, I don't ever see especially a credit card, because then you're like, well, I still have money in my account. And I have I spent money. So I don't understand. You know, there's I try to throw a lot of statistics at my kids and, you know, statistics like 56% of all Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. And half of those 56% have less than $1,000 that they would need if they had $1,000 expense. So what that leads to is a constant, constant state of borrowing. And I'm not going to bark like Dave Ramsey and say that all debt is terrible, awful, no good. But I do understand the concept that if I can't pay a bill and I need to go borrow money or use a credit card to pay that bill, what am I going to do next month when I've got a new bill and I couldn't pay it? And then it becomes a snowball. It just becomes a bad situation. And that that I guess to answer the previous question, I said that is kind of, what I would like my kids to understand. But I do think that that just swipe your cards because how many times does it say, hey, you know when I was a kid, your mom would say, hey, go get this for me and she would give you $10. Well, you were like, man, if I only spend five, I could keep five. But now the parents are giving them their card. Say, hey, go get it. And now the kid's going in there buying a Coke, buying some chips, and buying some gas with no concept of what that cost because it was on a card. They didn't see the number. They didn't pay attention to it. They just put a PIN number in and moved on. Cash Kid: Yeah, great points. Um, is there anything else we haven't asked you that you would like to share with our audience? Ryan Halla: No, other than I think this is a very great concept to have somebody who is in your position to talk about this, because I think that when kids your kids talk about that's a little different than hearing a 50 year old man talk about, well. Cash Kid: Well, we agree. That’s why we started this podcast to help my generation get financially smart early because there's are definitely opportunities for kids now to start investing and saving earlier. Mr. Halla, we appreciate your time and expertise. Thank you for joining us on the Cash Kid Podcast and boosting the financial knowledge of fellow Cash Kids everywhere. So many great topics and interviews to come. Remember to visit our website at cashkidpodcast.com, leave a review wherever you are listening from, and follow us on Instagram. Cash Kid Out!

Want to meet another fellow "Cash Kid?" In today's episode, we'll meet George Cochran and learn how this Cash Kid started his own dog sitting business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Transcript A Cash Kid Dog Sitter Hey you guys it’s Cash Kid here. Today, your going to hear from another fellow cash kid who started his own business at just 9-years old! He took a passion and turned it into making cash. An interview with him, coming up. The Cash Kid Podcast is underway. (music) Intro tease: So you’ve got some cash. Maybe from an allowance, or that money your grandma gave you for your 7th birthday (Here you go sweetie.) Thanks grandma. Whatever it is, what are you going to do with it? Spend it, hide it away… or maybe invest it? Let’s start learning how to make that money grow. Time to learn how to be a cash kid. (cash register) Joining me today is another fellow Cash kid, George Cochrane. George runs his own dog sitting business and is having quite the success. We are here to learn more about him and his business. That's why we consider him to be a cash kid. George, thank you for joining us on the show. First off, tell us a little bit about yourself. George - I'm the oldest of four kids . They names are Billy, Johnny and Marianne. I was born in Vestavia, Alabama. And yeah, I've been running George's Pet Business for around three years now. We started around COVID, and we've only gone up from this point. Cash Kid - What type of business are you running? George - You probably got it from the name, but I run a pet sitting business where I only charge $10 a day. This idea helps customers who kind of probably want to save money for their trip and don't want to like, we charge like $100 a day for the vet and stuff like that, you know? Cash Kid - So, what gave you the idea for this business and why did you feel it was a need that others would want? George - I love dogs. I've wanted one for as long as I can remember. But right before COVID, it seemed like my family was not going to get one anytime soon. So I decided to create George’s Pet Business to be able to take care of something that you love and also be able to make a little money off of it. So, we started off charging only $5 a day, but we got so much more popular and so we started making it $10 a day. But still, that's a really big step down from the cost of the vet. Cash Kid- So how did you get your first customers? George - Oh, well, some of my mom's friends, they were going out of town and they had a lot of kids and so they'd probably have to spend a lot of money, meals and stuff and all the stuff you get on vacation and stuff. And they didn't want to waste their budget on going to the vet. And so my mom texted them and told them about George’s Pet Business. Cash Kid - Okay, so how do you advertise your business? George - So sometimes I'll go on like iMovie or Cap Cut and make like thirty second long ads and put them on Instagram. Cash Kid - Yeah. So do you get help running your business? George - Yes. Sometimes my siblings and my parents help play with or walk the dog in the early morning, but usually it's my parents who have to walk the dog at like the middle of the night. So, sometimes I'll give them some of the profit. My siblings don't care. They just love to play with dogs and stuff. Cash Kid - So, um, where would you like to see this business go? George - Oh, I would love to learn to, like, trained dogs and have, like, a training school and be able to charge, like, still, like, $20 a day to teach them how to sit and go to the bathroom outside and all that stuff. Cash Kid - Yeah. So what brings you the greatest joy at running a business as a kid? Like taking care of animals, the money, etc.? George - I love taking care of different breeds of dogs, and that's pretty much it. You know and earning money so I can save up for stuff. Cash Kid - Yeah. What advice would you give other kids about how to start a business like this? George -Yeah, this is important. Do not overprice anything. Trust me. If an adult is coming to you after trying to go to the vet and stuff it means she's burned out from spending so much money charge like $5 to $10 a day like I did. Trust me. Don't overprice it. Cash Kid - Okay. What do you feel you've learned from a young age about running a business? George - I think it's important to, like, know your customers and make them feel comfortable that they're, like, dropping their dog off at your house for, like, a week or so. Yeah. Just make your customer feel comfortable. Cash Kid - How long would you like to keep doing this as a kid? George - I mean, I just want to do it as long as I can because I had so much fun with it and we're still just growing and stuff, so we don't want to stop yet. Cash Kid - Thanks George for joining us on the Cash Kid Podcast. And good luck growing your business and passion to take care of dogs. (music) Well, there you have it. Another way a kid is making cash. Do you know a Cash Kid in your area? We’d love to feature them on the podcast. Write to us at cashkidpodcast@gmail.com to tell us about their business and we’ll feature them on a future episode. That’s wraps up today’s episode. We have so much planned so stayed tuned. Cash Kid, out! Disclaimer: The information presented represents the views and opinions of the guests. This show does not intend to provide personal investment advice through this podcast. This content has been made for informational and educational purposes only. To make a full and informed investment decision, we advise you to speak with a financial advisor and for kids, definitely your parents first before investing.

Ready to save some money? In today's episode, we are talking about saving money on the supplies you are already buying. Sometimes the savings are between 15% and 30%, which could have a very positive impact on your clinic. Today, Nick and Michael are speaking with Katie Hamilton from Healthcare Procurement Solutions (HPS). HPS offers a network of over 1400 suppliers and can provide a free pricing analysis for any piece of your practice. Our contracts for medical supplies are exclusive to McKesson. Katie joined Healthcare Procurement Solutions (HPS) as a consultant in early 2010 after graduating from the University of Alabama. Katie loves helping her members identify their biggest business challenges and offering them solutions that make those challenges more manageable. Katie lives in Vestavia with her husband, Sam, and their three young sons, ages 5, 2, and 10 months. Aside from healthcare, Katie is passionate about animals and is involved with several local shelters and rescue groups. In her free time, she enjoys working out, listening to live music, and traveling. Connect with Healthcare Procurement Solutions: https://www.healthcareprocurement.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HealthcareProcurementSolutions/ https://www.instagram.com/healthcareprocurementsolutions/ Have a question or a story we should feature as an episode? Email us at hello@patientcaremarketingpros.com Intro/Outro Music by Devin Smith https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UdQjNXnACFE2VpkEoP8v2?si=pDx5jsgtRFOtwrpMOKOkuQ Stay connected with Patient Care Marketing Pros! Website: https://patientcaremarketingpros.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patientcaremarketingpros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patientcaremarketingpros LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patient-care-marketing-pros/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nwkAwIyiVvsLTWGoeRbWA

There was some good news and some not so good news from this past weekend. First of all, Alabama commitment Julian Sayin won the Elite 11 camp MVP. Does that mean he may begin to sneak up on that number one spot for 2024? Then there's the issue with Jamil Burroughs. Actually, what is the deal with Jamil Burroughs? Finally, some recruiting discussion from the weekend from guys who visited Alabama (like Vestavia's Jordan Ross) and go to visit other places like commitment Perry Thompson). meanwhile, Jimmy makes a cool declaration about Thompson's Trent Seaborn. Roll Tide!Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was some good news and some not so good news from this past weekend. First of all, Alabama commitment Julian Sayin won the Elite 11 camp MVP. Does that mean he may begin to sneak up on that number one spot for 2024? Then there's the issue with Jamil Burroughs. Actually, what is the deal with Jamil Burroughs? Finally, some recruiting discussion from the weekend from guys who visited Alabama (like Vestavia's Jordan Ross) and go to visit other places like commitment Perry Thompson). meanwhile, Jimmy makes a cool declaration about Thompson's Trent Seaborn. Roll Tide! Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mr. Charles Phillips, aka Mr. Stav Nation, joins me today and is one of my good friends. We talked a lot about the importance of reading, watching fruitful television, and taking care of your personal finances.Charles is an amazing friend and could host his own podcast on his own.

Jordan Ross of Vestavia high school is one of the biggest recruits in the country this year but he doesn't seem too keen on Alabama just yet. Will that change? Also, Richard Young makes the coveted Jimmy Stein Alabama roster countdown today! Finally shout out to the Alabama baseball team for moving on to the super regionals… But what happened to the rest of the SEC? Roll Tide!Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Ross of Vestavia high school is one of the biggest recruits in the country this year but he doesn't seem too keen on Alabama just yet. Will that change? Also, Richard Young makes the coveted Jimmy Stein Alabama roster countdown today! Finally shout out to the Alabama baseball team for moving on to the super regionals… But what happened to the rest of the SEC? Roll Tide! Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Hose, from our community group in Vestavia, Alabama, shares her journey of battling Lyme disease for nine months and how God led her to His healing power. Through her suffering, she shares how God humbled, shaped her, and increased her need for Him so she could experience His love and power. This is a must-listen story of healing!   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * What Lyme disease is and the devastating effects it can have on someone's life. * There is no disease outside of healing from God's hands. * If you are suffering from an illness, lean into God, and allow Him to increase your faith and your trust in knowing His plan is perfect for your life. TODAY ON PATREON: Healing smoothie recipes from Jessica!

The Matt McClearin Show continued on with The Daily News as Conrad shares the latest on a new golf simulator in the Vestavia area, 3 Doors Down's two Alabama tour dates & more!   The Matt McClearin Show airs weekdays from 12-2pm on WJOX 94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matt McClearin Show began Tuesday's first hour chatting with Barrett Sallee, college football writer for CBS Sports, as Barrett shared what he is looking to learn from spring practices across the SEC.  20:22 - Conrad's Daily News!  Conrad shares the latest on a new golf simulator in the Vestavia area, 3 Doors Down's two Alabama tour dates & more!  39:16 - Matt's ecstatic that Jimbo Fisher already seems annoyed having to field questions about Bobby Petrino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Gualano, from our community group in Vestavia, Alabama, shares her journey of being born with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and living in and through the challenges she has faced. Her inspiring story will remind you that you are uniquely made, your life has immense value, God is consistently purposeful, and He's always working in the waiting.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * You can't control the hand you've been dealt, but you can control how you act. * Life is about risks and assessing if the risk is worth the outcome. * The self-image you project is the person people will accept.   Don't forget to RATE & REVIEW our podcast today! Purchase tickets to the STORIES OF HOPE LUNCHEON HERE

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Hey Friends -  Happy Post-thanksgiving Monday! On today‘s show, we are talking about email marketing for your podcast. However, today's episode is not “selling “ something but using the power of email to promote your latest podcast episode!  A few weeks ago, I got an email from a listener (Liz D. from Vestavia, AL ) asking about email marketing and if they should have one for their podcast. We've discussed email marketing in past episodes, but I wanted to dive deeper into email marketing, specifically for podcasters! Listen in to learn more  :  Do you need an email list? Why not use social media?  Consent and Quality Content for your list  Practical ways to use your email list to grow your podcast audience For the full episode show notes, please go to www.wildfirecreativecompany.com