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We'd love to hear from you, send us a text about your favorite show!Ever had someone say just the right thing at exactly the right moment—and suddenly your whole vibe shifts? Words can be big medicine. Words can uplift, inspire, and bring us closer together. They can heal and manifest too! It is certainly a power that we shouldn't take lightly or take for granted.In this second episode of our five-part journey through the Spirituality of the Love Languages, we're diving into the empowering world of Words of Affirmation. Whether you're the type who thrives on positive affirmations or you're curious about how the toltec wisdom of The Four Agreements with Don Miguel Ruiz can intersect this love language - this episode is for you.We'll chat about how words resonate on a soulful level and how you can tap into your natural connection with words to amplify in your spiritual practices. Christina Wooten helps you access the wisdom and support of the Spirit World to elevate your life.She is a Certified Psychic Medium and Reiki Master Teacher. Christina is the owner of Sedona Medium and co-host of Modern Life and Spirit podcast.She offers Psychic Medium Readings, Soul Readings, Past Life Regressions, and teaches how you can start communicating and receiving messages from your Spirit Guides - through her program.Learn more about her offerings hereContact www.SedonaMedium.com Today!Support the show
I saw a TikTok about how your toxic traits can be the exact opposite of your love language, and I CANNOT stop thinking about it. If you're stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, your toxic behaviours might be the inverse of your love language — aka your loathe language.
How can you speak words of affirmation to your spouse when it doesn't come naturally to you? If you grew up not hearing words of affirmation, it'll be difficult to speak them to others. The key is discovering and learning to speak their love language.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are words of affirmation enough? Is your faith merely lip service? Do you truly love Jesus? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Judges 10 encourages us walk in the faith we proclaim. We love hearing from you all! If you're listening on Spotify, drop a comment below to let us know where you're listening from. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Judges 10
You may be saying you want words of affirmation because that seems like something that your partner could improve on... but you may actually just wish your partner was a "words" person overall. This episode helps you figure out what you actually mean and a path forward no matter what you uncover! Subscribe if you love the DPM show! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent subscriber episode: "When The Elephant In The Room Is You And Your Partner Would Never Be Best Friends... Or Even Friends." For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members, go https://www.facebook.com/groups/376126477688726/?mibextid=uJjRxr! Or click blue subscribe button on www.facebook.com/drpsychmom. It's $4.99/mo. For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/ For therapy or life coaching, contact us at https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/. Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrpsychmom and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLm4xRaUeroBodFc-h4XDQ
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The Power of Words of Affirmation - Mufti Yusuf Moosagie by Radio Islam
God didn't call you to play it safe; He called you to take risks. In today's episode, Chuck Ramsey will challenge you to shift your mindset and parent with a long-term vision. He'll inspire you to take bold steps and speak God's truth over your kids to help them reach their destiny. Key Takeaways Just like the architects and artisans who design cathedrals they will never see, your work as a parent will impact countless generations. Fatherhood is at the core of the universe. Living on the edge is your kingdom calling. Your words are like a hammer. Will they destroy your kids' hearts or be so constructive that it releases them into their God-ordained destiny? Chuck Ramsey Chuck Ramsey has been the lead pastor of Restoration Church since 2017. He and his wife, Candace, have seven children and five grandchildren. In his free time, Chuck loves long-distance running, snow skiing, and competitive basketball. Key Quotes 22:06 - "A father's mouth is the pharmacy for his family. A father's words can heal his wife, can build her up, can release things in his sons and daughters. Jesus taught out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. When a man says what God says over his children, that's a supernatural dimension that families, kids can enter into." 49:58 - "Jeremiah 9, God says, My word is like a hammer. Then He says, And I've broken your heart with my word. What God's saying I needed to tear down your heart so I can rebuild it. I've talked to men, make sure you understand, your words are like a hammer too. You can destroy, be destructive and crush your kids hearts or you can use those hammers, that word, and it can be so constructive. You can say things over your children that will release them into their destiny. I believe God's a powerful almighty God and He can deliver kids from all kinds of dysfunction. But if a dad will get on the same page with God, a dad can almost single handedly determine whether their child reaches their destiny or not. Now, can God repair a broken adult? Yes. But man, a healthy child that becomes a functional, healthy adult, the sky's the limit. And dads are the key there. Links from Today's Conversation Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Make a Tax-Deductible Gift Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org Connect with dadAWESOME Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618
Welcome to Covert Narcissism Podcast, I'm your host Renee Swanson. This is a safe space where survivors of covert narcissistic abuse find hope, understanding, and healing. Today, this episode is dedicated to you—an affirmation of your strength, resilience, and worth. Take a deep breath, settle into a comfortable space, and let these words remind you of the incredible person you are. Remember, your worth isn't determined by what you've endured but by the incredible strength you've shown in rising above it. Keep moving forward—you are deserving of love, light, and peace. Your healing journey is yours alone, but you are never alone. We see you! I am Renee Swanson, and I help people recover from covert narcissistic abuse. Are you tired of feeling isolated and alone? Are you searching for people who get it? Are you confused, reactive and unsure what to do? Are you running in circles in your mind? Are you worried for your kids and the effect this is having on them? Do you want to know how not to raise another narcissist in this world? I can help you! I offer both group and individual coaching, which you can find at www.covertnarcissism.com Renee Swanson, Certified Coach and Advocate for Victims of Covert Narcissistic Abuse http://www.covertnarcissism.com https://www.tiktok.com/@cngreneeswanson https://www.youtube.com/@cngreneeswanson https://www.facebook.com/renee.covertnarcissism #Trauma #abuse #gaslighting #narcissism #narcissist #CovertNarcissism #podcast
Send us a textAre your words reflecting your relationship with Christ? Discover how Ephesians 4:29 challenges us to use our speech to uplift and encourage others. #PowerOfWords #ChristianLiving #Ephesians429
If your wife's primary love language is Words of Affirmation but yours is not, you're going to have a big learning curve. Observe how other people express words of affirmation, practice them yourself, then express them to your wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Your spouse needs your encouragement. Worried about empty words or awkwardness? Listen as Dane Ortlund explores the meaning of encouragement in marriage in this special episode, presented by Dave and Ann Wilson and recorded on FamilyLife's "Love Like You Mean It" Cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. Find more FamilyLife Today episodes featuring Dane Ortlund here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
This week, Ashley reflects on some pivotal experiences from medical training and the lessons she learned.
Too often we have a reactive over a proactive approach to mental health, focusing on mental ill health rather than on thriving. Matt Bawler shares his work around this, including establishing strong foundations and providing children with the tools and agency to be able to thrive in life. Read Matt's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/proactively-promoting-positive-mental-health/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Matt's previous episode and article around Growth mindset in early childhood - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/growth-mindset-in-early-childhood/ Dawn Jone's episode and article on Problematising behaviour management systems - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/problematising-behaviour-management-systems/ Dr Mine Conkbayir's episode and article on Self-regulation, co-regulation and mental health - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/self-regulation-co-regulation-and-mental-health/ Maureen Hunt's episode and article on Self-efficacy in young children - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/self-efficacy-in-young-children/ Episode break down: 00:00 – What do we mean by proactive mental health? 05:00 – Reverse engineering and going ‘upstream' 07:00 – Maslow's hierarchy of needs 08:00 – A deep belief of not being lovable 10:00 – Falling over to get back up again 12:00 – What is behind the behaviour? 17:00 – Watching the language you use 23:30 – ‘I am, I can and I will' framework 27:30 – What's wrong with affirmations? 31:00 – High self-esteem vs positive self-esteem 34:00 – Growth over happiness & reclaiming resilience 37:00 – Threat vs challenge 41:00 – ‘What's right with you' vs ‘what's wrong with you' 41:20 – 24 character strengths 42:00 – ‘Use your tools' 43:00 – Moving away from sticker culture 44:00 – Moving away from ‘othering' 48:20 – Using stories to explore challenges 50:45 – Embodied agency 53:00 – Matt's current projects 57:00 – Book recommendations For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com
Episode 93 :Kind Words, Warm Hearts: Hosting with Words of Affirmation Love Language Series #4 In this episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast, we explore the power of Words of Affirmation as a love language and how it can elevate your hosting game. Discover how recognizing this love language in your guests can help you create an atmosphere where they feel genuinely valued and appreciated. From heartfelt greetings to personalized toasts, we'll share practical tips on how to use words to make a lasting impression. Tune in to learn how simple, sincere compliments can transform your gatherings and leave your guests feeling cherished. ~Resources~ We are starting a new book in the Happy Cookbook Party so now is a great time to join in the fun and community! ://happycookbookparty.com Happy Hostess~ http://happyhostesscollective.com/ Happy Hostess Social Media Links: Instagram: @happyhostesscollective
Are you struggling with understanding your partner's love language? Is your relationship suffering from communication breakdowns and unmet expectations? Discover the secret to unlocking deeper connections and lasting love in this eye-opening episode of The Talking Phase Podcast! Hosts Tom and Pam dive deep into the world of Gary Chapman's "The Five Love Languages," exploring how this groundbreaking concept can transform your relationships. From words of affirmation to acts of service, learn how identifying and speaking your partner's love language can reignite the spark in your romance. But beware – misunderstanding these languages could lead to heartache and frustration! The hosts share personal experiences and insights, challenging each other's perspectives on the validity of love languages. Is it really possible to have just one or two primary love languages? Or are all five equally important in a healthy relationship? Join the debate and form your own opinion as Tom and Pam dissect this popular relationship theory. But that's not all – the episode takes an unexpected turn when they address a listener's burning question about texting etiquette in relationships. How long is too long to wait for a reply? Is being left on "read" a sign of disinterest, or are we all just overthinking it? The hosts offer candid advice that might surprise you and challenge your assumptions about modern dating communication. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that could revolutionize your approach to love and relationships. Whether you're single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, this episode of The Talking Phase is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the complex world of love languages and digital communication. Tune in now and take the first step towards building stronger, more fulfilling connections!
8 Love Languages from Dr. Andy! Dr. Andy Winkler has his Ph.D. in mathematics and has been a professor at Stanford and Columbia. He's the host of radio shows, podcasts, a standup comedian, a humor columnist, and has various television and radio appearances. On episode 474 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Andy decided to go to NYU for his Doctorate in mathematics, what it was like being a professor at Columbia, what are the 8 love languages, how we can tell how to love someone by the way they walk or gesture, how breaking his heart literally broke his heart, what three things will kill your love, how losing your love can save your life, and the story of how Newton came up with his laws of motion. Enjoy!
Unlock five steps to become a moment-maker dad. In this DA+3 Group Guide, Patei Iyegha will encourage you to slow down, create “sticky moments,” and reflect on your family's values. Tune in to this bite-sized episode and walk away with practical ideas to become more intentional and present as a dad. Key Takeaways Power of Words: Actions speak louder than words. Pay attention to the words you are speaking over your kids. Slow Down: Slow is pro, so lean into simplicity and creativity. Technology: Take back 13,000 hours with your kids just by spending two fewer hours a day on your phone. Sticky Moments: Invest in connection now so you'll have influence in the future. Family Values Audit: Your time and money will always reveal your priorities. DA+3 Group Guide Discussion Questions: Are there any words or phrases your parents said that have stuck with you since childhood? When did you last ask your wife or kids to audit your words? What holds you back from slowing down and embracing simplicity and creativity? Why do you think slowing down is important as a dad? How has your phone/technology use changed over the years? What would you do with an extra 13,000 hours with your kids if you put down the phone for 2 hours a day? When thinking about your own childhood, what “sticky moments” stand out to you (ex. fried egg Fridays, family Bible story time, Christmas light adventures, etc.)? Do you have any existing “sticky moments” that your family regularly looks forward to? If you were to pull up your calendar right now, what percentage of time is spent with your family? What are three ways you can invest time and money to create closeness with your kids? Patei Iyegha Patei Iyegha is a trauma surgeon who lives in the Twin Cities with his wife Andrea and 8 kids, ranging from 18 to 2. When he's not working or spending time with family, he's probably training for or competing in an obstacle course race or other endurance event. If it's hard, he's interested! Key Quotes 6:31 - "The idea of a glowing device that's in our pocket, that's with us, it's in our cars, it's at the kitchen table, the glowing device. It was only campfire and the sun. You can't even look at the sun. It's too powerful. So it was like looking at a campfire as your one option for something that glows. It's mesmerizing. It draws our attention. Well, the phone is doing that, and it's harming our families. It's harming my family the amount of time I spend on my phone." 7:48 - "If your kids want to be with you and want to spend more time with you and begging for you, that's just going to give you more influence over their lives. So, when it comes to those harder conversations, when they're pre-teens or teenagers, you've got a lot of investment in there because you've been spending the time, speaking into their lives. They've enjoyed being around you, they trust you, they love you. It just leads to more influence when they get when they get older." Links from Today's Conversation 49 | Adding Action to Being a Moment Maker Dad (Patei Iyegha) The Power Of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath SUMMER SALE in the DadAwesome Store: Get 20% off when you use the code “tanktop” Connect with dadAWESOME Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618
Send us a Text Message.Roommates Julio (Gen Z) and Daniel (Gen X) invite their houseguest Lawrence (Millennial) to join them as their very first podcast guest! After sharing a story of their first public recognition as podcast hosts during a RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party with Miss Vanjie, the roommates discuss their love languages. Where does gift giving, acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, and physical touch fall in each of their love arsenals? Support the Show.
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Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... 3:00 - Love languages help us contextualize how we can attune in our relationships and that reminds us that what we need may be different from what another person needs to feel connected. 6:22 - Love languages is a simpler way to break down the principles of reflective functioning. 9:50 - Understanding the 5 love languages: Words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. 14:44 - How love languages can be applied to the parent-child relationship. 19:20 - What Theory of Mind is and how it can be applied in your daily parenting. 21:46 - Dr. Sarah, Dr. Emily, and Dr. Rebecca share their love languages and how they receive and give love in their own lives. ✨We want to hear from you! Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions! ✨
Join us for an uplifting and transformative live interview with Paul Zolman (Affiliate), an inspiring figure who has turned a challenging past into a powerful mission of spreading love and kindness. Known for his innovative approach to applying love language principles, Paul promises an engaging discussion that will leave you motivated to spread love every day! What to Expect: Innovative Love Language Applications: Discover Paul's unique method to increase love literacy, making it easy and fun for anyone to understand and apply. TAKE THE FREE LOVE LANGUAGE QUIZ. Daily Habits of Love: Learn how to focus your energy on sending out love daily and the rewarding habit it can become. Transformative Personal Journey: Hear Paul's compelling story from a childhood of abuse to a life dedicated to constant love and positivity. Practical Tools for Educators: Paul will share his book, journal, and unique dice system, offering a free PDF of the journal page to educators willing to try his system in the classroom.
Why would a husband not accept words of affirmation from his wife? It might be because words of affirmation is not his love language. Read Dr. Gary Chapman's book The 5 Love Languages and discover what your husband's primary love language is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the Mindfully Masculine Podcast! In this episode, Charles and Dan explore how the love language of words of affirmation can profoundly impact your relationship. As part of their ongoing series on the five love languages for men, this episode delves into the nuances of expressing love verbally and the transformative effects it can have.Charles begins the episode by sharing his personal journey with the five love languages. After taking the full assessment on Gary Chapman's website, he discovered that his primary love language is words of affirmation. Dan, on the other hand, reveals that words of affirmation are secondary for him, tied with quality time.They discuss the importance of understanding your partner's love language and how words of affirmation can help build a stronger emotional connection. Charles and Dan emphasize the significance of sincere and specific compliments, explaining that genuine appreciation for your partner's choices and efforts can strengthen your bond.The episode also touches on the potential pitfalls of using humor and sarcasm inappropriately when giving compliments. They highlight the importance of a warm and sincere tone to ensure that your words of affirmation are well-received and meaningful.Charles and Dan offer practical tips on how to incorporate words of affirmation into your daily interactions. They suggest making a list of positive qualities and actions to compliment your partner on and emphasize the value of specific and heartfelt praise.The conversation shifts to the potential dangers of manipulation when using words of affirmation. They caution against using compliments strategically to influence your partner's behavior and stress the importance of authenticity in your expressions of love.In a poignant moment, they discuss the impact of tone and delivery on the effectiveness of words of affirmation. They remind listeners that even a well-intentioned compliment can fall flat if delivered with a negative tone or attitude.Charles and Dan also explore the idea of encouraging your partner in their personal growth and endeavors. They emphasize the importance of supporting your partner's dreams and aspirations without imposing your own desires on them.The episode concludes with practical advice on how to make requests rather than demands in your relationship. Charles and Dan explain that framing your needs as requests fosters a more cooperative and respectful dynamic, enhancing mutual understanding and intimacy.Key Takeaways: Understanding and speaking your partner's love language, particularly words of affirmation, can significantly enhance your relationship. Genuine, specific, and heartfelt compliments are more impactful than generic praise. Avoid using humor or sarcasm in ways that might undermine your affirmations. Authenticity and sincerity are crucial in expressing love verbally. Making requests rather than demands fosters a healthier and more cooperative relationship dynamic.Join Charles and Dan in this insightful episode as they unpack the power of words of affirmation and share practical tips to transform your relationship.Be sure to subscribe to the Mindfully Masculine Podcast on your preferred podcast app, and check us out on YouTube for full video episodes. Let us know your thoughts and experiences with love languages in the comments. Enjoy the episode!Tags: #LoveLanguages #WordsOfAffirmation #RelationshipAdvice #Men #Podcast #MindfullyMasculine #SelfHelp #Marriage #Communication #PersonalDevelopmentSupport the Show.
Doors, portals, and gateways are not merely physical structures; they hold a profound significance in our lives. These seemingly simple objects serve as both literal and metaphorical barriers and access points, inviting us to explore the realms that lie beyond. Portals, in particular, represent transformative thresholds between different states or realms, beckoning us to step into the unknown and embrace the potential for change. Gateways, too, act as entrances to new experiences, opportunities, and phases of life, marking the beginning of exciting journeys and personal growth. They represent transitions, change, and growth, reflecting the very essence of the human experience. Doors, portals, and gateways symbolize the mysterious, the potential for transformation, and the challenges we face as we navigate through life. These powerful archetypes have long been present in literature, art, and mythology, captivating our imaginations and resonating with our deepest desires and fears. The door, portal, and gateway metaphor is truly universal, transcending cultural boundaries and belief systems. Its presence can be found in diverse traditions and practices, speaking to the fundamental human experiences and aspirations that bind us all. These symbols evoke a sense of wonder, curiosity, and anticipation, inviting us to step beyond our comfort zones and explore the vast possibilities that await us. In this episode, we will embark on a journey to uncover the profound significance of doors, portals, and gateways from various perspectives. We will examine their role in personal growth, spirituality, and self-discovery, and how they shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. Through a combination of mythology, psychology, and personal anecdotes, we will explore how embracing these metaphors can lead to transformative experiences and a deeper appreciation for the mysteries of life.
Words. They are the building blocks of our thoughts, the essence of our communication, and the creators of our reality. From the moment we utter our first word to the last syllable we speak, words hold an immense power over our lives. They can inspire us to reach for the stars, or they can shatter our dreams in an instant. They can mend broken hearts, or they can fuel the flames of conflict. Words have the ability to shape our perceptions, influence our decisions, and ultimately, determine the course of our lives. ##ManifestationSecret #powerofwords #LawoOfAttraction
Neuroscientific research supports the idea that positive affirmations can influence brain pathways and enhance better problem-solving performance under stress. In this episode, you will learn: The top 5 ways that words of affirmation can skyrocket your confidence Practical tips for incorporating affirmations to harness their full power How to harness the right words to turn self-doubt on its head You have the power to rewire your brain so that you can lead with confidence and ease. Why not try the simple and free tool of words of affirmation starting today? Episode Mentions: I Am Enough (book)We Can Do Hard Things (podcast) Share the pod love: If you like what you're hearing on Heart Glow CEO™, the best way to support the show is to take just a few seconds to leave a rating and/or comment over on www.lovethepodcast.com/brilliance. About Kc: Kc Rossi is obsessed with transformation, especially helping entrepreneurs and leaders level up. She's been named One of the Top 13 Business Coaches today and One of the Top 500 Influential Leaders Making a Difference. After running her confection manufacturing business for 17 years, she ventured off to support other solopreneurs build, grow, and thrive. When she's not coaching or keeping up with personal development, she's out for a walk around the Finger Lakes, cooking up plant-based eats, or trying to lean into downward-facing dog. Fun fact: Kc is a manifesting generator who has been scuba diving with sharks! Connect with Kc: Business & Leadership Coach - Kc Rossi LinkedIn
A great topic you can discuss with your family, friends, partner and generally any other important people in your life is learning about the 5 love languages. If you've never heard about this before, on this episode we will be talking about what each of the love languages are and our personal preferences regarding each one! At the end of the day, we all deserve love and we are giving you full permission to express what you need the most! It's also such a great and intentional way to connect with others! Tune in to hear more on:• What are the 5 love languages and their purposes.• What's ranked highest on both of our lists.• A possible unpopular opinion on receiving gifts.• Our definition of what counts as quality time and our favourite way to spend it when we are together. • Are we huggers and hand holding people?• The impact your words can have on others even when its not their top love language or they have hard time receiving. Take some time to think and evaluate how you'd rank your own love languages! We would love to hear what your top ones are on socials so definitely send us a message at @dayle_sheehan_designs & @jamiedfrancis, let's keep this coffee chat going! This episode is sponsored by our Ultimate Girls Trip! Be sure to go to www.proofitspossible.com for more info!For More Information:• Proof It's Possible WebsiteDayle: • Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn • Website• Interior Design Jamie:• Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn• Website
On episode 211, we discussed conspiracies, turbulence and coffee in bed. Enjoy!
You are more than enough! Shannon spends some time after hours tonight reminding us that we are ALL more than enough, sometimes we just need to hear it ❤️
Chad Wallen helps teach fatherless young men practical tools that their dad could have taught them if he had been involved in their lives. It's an active way of fighting against harrowing statistics and intervening in tangible, practical ways. Join us as Chad shares his thoughts on self-care, words of affirmation, and mentoring the next generation. Key Takeaways You can't be a good dad if you're not a healthy version of yourself. Don't make your wife translate your love to your children. Nationally, 75% of men incarcerated are from a fatherless home. What does it look like to mentor fatherless young men while providing opportunities to learn new skills, advance their careers, and build confidence? Chad Wallen Chad Wallen is a loving husband, foster parent, and dad to three girls and a son. He helped start Advance Camp in Oregon because he has such a huge heart for the fatherless. Now, Chad Wallen lives in the Dallas area and directs Advance Camp Texas. Key Quotes 7:42 - "That was a hard thing to learn is finding that happy medium between taking care of yourself and finding you as a priority and taking care of your family and finding them as a priority, realizing you can't be 100% dad if you're not 100% you." 17:52 - "My mom used to tell me all the time your dad loves you. He told me last night that he loves you and he's really proud of you. Well, I don't need my wife translating for me. These words need to come out of my mouth. And it's hard. Sometimes I have to pep talk myself but I know that's my role is to speak my words, not to have my wife speak my words for me. That's one thing I have constantly worked on with myself is making sure my words are my words and my wife is not my translator." Links from Today's Conversation Advance Camp USA Learn More About the DadAwesome Accelerator Group: Email awesome@dadawesome.org Top 5 Podcast Moments of 2023 | Year in Review — The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Connect with dadAWESOME Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618
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In this captivating episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we dive deep into the world of Words of Affirmation, one of the five love languages coined by Dr. Gary Chapman. This episode is dedicated to unraveling the nuances and profound impact that words can have on our relationships and emotional connections. Words of Affirmation go beyond simple compliments. They are the verbal expressions of love, appreciation, and validation that can significantly strengthen the bond between partners. We explore why and how affirming words can be a powerful tool in nurturing a loving relationship. From heartfelt compliments to empathetic listening and affirming responses, this language revolves around the emotional value that words carry. Join us as we discuss practical ways to incorporate Words of Affirmation into your daily interactions. Whether it's through crafting meaningful compliments, expressing gratitude, or offering verbal support during challenging times, we delve into strategies that can help you communicate love and appreciation more effectively. We also tackle common challenges, such as finding the right words, understanding the difference between flattery and genuine affirmation, and how to communicate if your partner's primary love language differs from yours. This episode is not just for those whose primary love language is Words of Affirmation, but also for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills in relationships. Learn how to use words to build up, heal, and deepen the emotional connection with your partner. Remember to join our community discussion over at our Facebook Group: Mr. and Mrs. Therapy Podcast Group, or share your experiences with us at podcast@mrandmrstherapy.com. 15 Minute Free Consultation Start healing now! Set up a Coaching Session [Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a medical or psychological consultation.]
It's love month! So buckle up lovers, you're in for a wild ride this week with our first ever team roundtable episode! We're joined by TMHTA team members Kyla and Caro to talk all things Love Languages — including the latest two love languages that were added to the original five. Get ready for passionate debates on which love language should be promoted to the top, what's considered the ‘bare minimum' in relationships, why Receiving Gifts isn't actually shallow, and overcoming relationship discrepancies like differing sex drives and vulnerability levels. You're guaranteed to live, laugh and love with us. Tune in as we chat about:Our favourite (and most-hated) love languagesThe seven love languages, explained How our love languages can differ between friends, family, and loversWhy they can evolve as we age and experience different relationshipsOur top ways to show love to friendsHow we can give our love languages to ourselvesLove you, mean it! Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerKyla Killackey, Digital EditorCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. PS: If you've been dreaming of pivoting into podcasting but aren't sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
Diana and Stephanie discuss The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman.Words of AffirmationActs of ServiceQuality TimeGiving GiftsPhysical TouchThey discuss what love language their teens speak. Take the quiz here to find out your love language, as well as your teens love language to improve the way you communicate.Follow Moms and Baseball:Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterJoin our Facebook group, Parents and BaseballYou can also listen to episodes on Moms and Baseball Facebook page
Words of affirmation are positive words or phrases used to uplift someone. This Episode for season 4 is a fresh start to new beginnings for 2024.
Chris Schembra is the best-selling author of "Gratitude Imposta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection." He is known as the Gratitude Guru and has used the principles of gratitude to spark over 500,000 relationships around the dinner table. Chris is dedicated to helping companies connect in meaningful ways and has worked with clients such as Microsoft, Google, Dell, and SAP.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling From The Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Chris Schembra, the Gratitude Guru. They discuss the importance of authenticity and meaningful connections in sales. Chris explains how gratitude can transform relationships and drive sales results. He emphasizes the need to shift from a focus on oneself to a focus on others and shares practical tips for expressing authentic gratitude. Chris also discusses the power of spontaneous gratitude and how it can positively impact both the giver and the recipient.KEY TAKEAWAYSGratitude helps shift the focus from oneself to others, leading to more meaningful connections.Authenticity is crucial in building relationships and establishing trust with clients.Giving gratitude in the language that the recipient prefers can have a greater impact.Spontaneous gratitude can be a powerful tool for personal growth and relationship building.QUOTES"Gratitude is the acknowledgment that you've received something of value from others.""Gratitude doesn't have to be returned. Gratitude is the gift in itself.""Giving gratitude in the language the recipient likes to receive, it is the key.""Spontaneous gratitude, when done from the heart, can be a game changer."Learn more about Chris Schembra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schembra/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass
In this heartwarming episode of "What the Fundraising," Mallory invites her four-year-old daughter, Emmie Erickson, to share a special moment with the audience on GivingTuesday. Embracing the idea that cuteness releases feel-good chemicals, Mallory and Emmie present a delightful conversation filled with wisdom and positivity. They discuss the challenges fundraisers face on this crucial day, offering endearing advice and affirmations from a children's book titled "It's Okay to Make Mistakes" by Todd Parr. Emmie's innocent perspective provides a refreshing break for impact leaders and changemakers, reminding them to embrace bravery, give love, and find joy. This unique and heartening episode aims to boost spirits and spread smiles on a day when fundraisers could use some extra encouragement. So, tune in, let Emmie's charm brighten your day, and receive a dose of inspiration and motivation to continue making a positive impact in the world. Happy Giving Tuesday! Get all the resources from today's episode here. Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefundraising_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point
Welcome back!! In today's episode, Check in Chicken Dinner, your hosts Alina Gutierrez and Taylor Dini dive deep into the power of words and affirmations. They discuss the delicate balance between sincere compliments and excessive praise, sharing their personal preferences when it comes to receiving validation. Vulnerability and the importance of feeling understood are also explored, as they discuss inner child healing and the impact of abandonment wounds on relationships. Fear of being left and the need to remain open to love are touched upon, reminding us of our own worthiness. But that's not all. Alina and Taylor introduce a new concept called "check in chicken dinner," a practice of checking in with ourselves and loved ones. They delve into the habit of automatically responding with "I'm fine" when asked about our well-being, and why it's crucial to truly reflect on how we're doing. Journaling is highlighted as a therapeutic practice for checking in and relieving stress, with Alina recommending the practice of "morning pages." The hosts also take a deep dive into the therapeutic benefits of a clean and organized environment, discussing the relationship between internal and external clutter and the power of creating flow in our homes. They remind us of the importance of staying focused on our own journeys and not letting outside opinions influence our path to success. Throughout the episode, Alina and Taylor share personal anecdotes, moments of reflection, and humorous exchanges that will leave you feeling understood, inspired, and grateful. Grab your headphones and get ready for an episode that will make you rethink the importance of self-care. Let's dive in!With love, A + T Follow us on social media to stay up to date with us :) @shitjustgotrealpodcast@taylordini@alinaa.gutierrez
We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work? The number one way people feel appreciated at work is through words of affirmation. Words that uplift, words that encourage, words that affirm a person's worth. Words of appreciation spoken by a coworker or a boss mean so much. Almost 50% of the population at work feel that words of affirmation are a gift to them. Are words of affirmation important to you? I bet they are. I also bet they're important to the people you work around. Make sure that those you work with know that words of affirmation build you up and keep you going every day at work And that you could use a few more every day. For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com.
In Episode 105, Marsha wraps up this three-part series on building and leading High Performing Teams. This episode focuses on "feedback and celebrating success."To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/high-performing-teams-feedback-and-celebrating-success.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.
In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the role of affirmations in increasing body acceptance. They share their own experiences with affirmations and explain how they used them effectively during their recovery journeys.The hosts also explain how affirmations can feel disingenuous at first and provide strategies for working through this discomfort, before getting into the lesson which offers various body-focused affirmations you can use in your daily life. Take a listen to gain valuable insights into incorporating affirmations as a tool for self-love and acceptance.Key Lessons: Affirmations can feel inauthentic initially, but offer opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Keep an open mind while using affirmations, acknowledging that beliefs can evolve over time. Create a dedicated journal for affirmations and write down a few that resonate with your struggles. Read and repeat affirmations daily, allowing them to sink in and ponder their possibilities. Shift and update affirmations as you start to believe and resonate with them more. SHOW NOTES - Try these WORDS OF AFFIRMATION to help improve your body imageJOIN THE COURAGE CLUB WAITLISTVisit jointhecourageclub.comCONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORS Check out articles on the Website Follow on Instagram Like us on Facebook Learn more about the Podcast
What You'll Hear In This Episode:Challenging Beauty Standards: Lisa shares her experiences and observations in the fashion industry and how beauty can be both a blessing and a curse.The Importance of Personality: Benjamin and Lisa empahsize the significance of developing one's personality and engaging with others in a healthy way, rather than relying solely on physical appearance.Beyond Superficiality: The episode delves into the belief that true beauty and meaningful relationships go beyond superficial appearances.Lisa's Relationship Journey: The podcast host reflects on her own personal journey in finding and maintaining a fulfilling relationship, highlighting the importance of teamwork and emotional vulnerability.The Role of Kindness and Emotional Availability: The speakers discuss the qualities that make someone attractive to them, including kindness, emotional availability, and consistency between words and actions.True Attraction: The episode concludes with the idea that while beauty may attract attention, real and lasting love requires something deeper than just physical appearance - it requires a genuine connection and compatibility.Key quotes:"Beauty will always attract attention, but to have true and lasting love, a woman has to offer something more." — Lisa Shield "When a woman has confidence in herself, her confidence can overshadow her appearance and make a woman shine. That is incredibly attractive." — Benjamin Shield "The difference between being rich and being wealthy is being rich means having a lot of money, but being wealthy means being happy with what you have." — Benjamin Shield "If I'm sitting across from this gorgeous woman who's not emotionally vulnerable, it's like being in a museum. You could appreciate the beauty, but there's no real connection. And with you, I knew that our connection would grow because of the emotional vulnerability. The availability that you had brought up mine." — Benjamin ShieldContinue On Your Journey:Lisa Shield | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Book a Call With LisaEmail the podcast at: podcast@lisashield.com
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Putting everyone above yourself often results in feeling burnt out, resentful, and/or questioning what you want. I talk about why I'm no longer a people pleaser - toxic things I would do, gift giving, love languages, and an update on my last visit to the doctors. Ladies, check ya tits, and be your own advocate. If something feels off or weird consult a doctor ALWAYS, and if you still feel weird get a second opinion! The past week has been mentally challenging for me, so it's a shorter episode (I'm in my feelings right now).Love ya, mean it.xoxoc.Link to Blog: https://c1992mccarthy.wixsite.com/sbeautySupport The Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/manicandmedIG/TikTok: @manicandmedicated_Email: manicandmedicatedpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
Listen on this profound journey of self-love and growth, where I will leave you with affirmations for your growth. I shed light on the importance of acknowledging and expressing our emotions, and reveal the tools I've found helpful on the journey. I also emphasize that you are not alone on this journey and that it's okay to seek help when needed. I focus on the power of community and gratitude and share how acknowledging our past experiences, even the difficult ones, can unlock our potential for growth and resilience. Listen in as II remind you of your life force, the importance of remembering who you are, and the power of your journey.Support the show
Messy Family Podcast : Catholic conversations on marriage and family
“Words of affirmation are simply true statements affirming the worth of another person” ~Gary Chapman Parents need to take time to consider how they are intentionally calling out the good in the lives of their children because it is within the family that people have their identity - who they are - confirmed and then affirmed over the years. This is just as essential to children as food, clothing, or education! One of the ways we have instilled affirmation in our family culture is the practice of “honoring”. We usually do honorings on someone's birthday or times of transition like graduations. Listen to this podcast to find out how to start this practice in your home, why it is important, and the effect it can have on your family. For more information on this and other topics visit: https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/ Watch here: https://youtu.be/tHK1vP_SOXE
This world is full fo discouragement, and we personally are really good at feeling shameful, weak, useless, and unworthy. Fill in the blank with all the negative things we think and say about ourselves daily. We all can use more words of encouragement and affirmation. So let this episode be an encouragement and reminder for you to practice finding things to affirm your spouse with on a daily basis.--This episode is sponsored by our newest book, Marriage After God. In this book, we have laid out for you a treasure map that leads your marriage to the greatest treasure of all, which is to know beyond a shadow of a doubt exactly why God has brought you and your spouse together.This book is meant to take you on a journey of discovering the unique, deep and powerful purpose God has for your marriage. The world and your flesh will tell you that the greatest end to be reached is happily ever after, but we believe that that is in fact not at all the end to which we are to pursue. Instead, God intends for you to pursue His end and for your marriage to be a powerful tool in His mighty hand to bring about glory for His Son and to grow His kingdom. If you are ready to say yes to this journey, then please head over to Shop.marriageaftergod.com or amazon.com and grab your copy today. --HERE IS THE LIST OF AFFIRMATIONS I TOLD MY WIFE IN THIS EPISODEYou are one of the most thoughtful and caring people I know. You are always considering how other people feel and what they might be going through. Your heart is always to comfort and include. Your heart is easily burdened for those of our friends who are burdened. These traits that God has given you are a powerful spiritual gift that our church, friends and anyone else that comes into our life get to be blessed by.You are an incredible mother who desires to be the best mother she can be. You teach our children diligently and with determination. You are creative with them and desire that they have many different outlets for growing in knowledge and skill and giftings. You are constantly growing in your patience and love for our children and you desire to be the best you can be for them.We are going to be married for 16 years on January 6th 2023. And I want you to know that I am thankful that i have had the privilege of having you as my bride, my friend and my lover for not only the last 16 years but also for the rest of our lives. And just like the bible says. You are a blessing and a gift to me and I am excited to continue to discover who you are each and every day of our lives together.You are my favorite person to spend alone time with. Going to a movie, dinner, fishing, hiking, bike ride. Whatever it is it will always be better when you are with me. You are my best friend.Just as i said when i asked you to be my wife, “whatever we do I want to do it with you and for God. I love building our life, business and family together.You are a godly woman who desires to grow and mature in your walk with Christ and your love for God is an inspiration not only to me but also to our children and to all our friends.Lest one! You may not believe me, but I think you are one of the bravest and strongest women i know. Following me to africa, starting businesses with me, doing our own marriage retreat, writing not just one book but 12. Having 5 children with me, and doing any of countless other things we have done in our life together. You are brave. And strong. And i admire you for that bravery and strength. Phil 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” READ TRANSCRIPTJennifer (00:09):Hi, and welcome to the Marriage After God podcast. Aaron (00:12):We're your hosts Aaron, Jennifer Smith. We Jennifer (00:14):Have been married 15 years and have five sweet children who are growing up way too fast. Aaron (00:18):We love God and we love marriage Jennifer (00:20):And we love to be honest about it all. Aaron (00:22):Marriage is not always a walk in the park, but we do believe it has a powerful purpose. Jennifer (00:25):So our goal here is to open up the conversation to talk about our faith and our marriage, Aaron (00:30):Especially in light of the gospel. Jennifer (00:32):We certainly don't have all the answers, but if you stick around, we may just make you Aaron (00:35):Laugh. But our hope is to encourage you to chase boldly after God's purpose for your life together. Jennifer (00:39):This is after God. Hi, and welcome back to another episode of Marriage After God. We're back Warrior Host. I'm Jennifer. Aaron (00:54):I'm Aaron. Jennifer (00:54):And we're happy to be here. We took another little break, unexpected, spontaneous break. We Aaron (01:00):Did not do it on purpose. Jennifer (01:01): life happens and for getting back into podcasting this season, I felt like we did really great. We were really strong. And then we had the break cuz you left. And then we came back and then we had to take another break because we were working on edits of the book and which Aaron (01:19):Turned out really well. Jennifer (01:20):And then there was Thanksgiving and then we got hit with sickness like bad Aaron (01:25):For over a week. Jennifer (01:26):It was rough. Aaron (01:27):It was like we had Thanksgiving and then boom, we're sick. So we had to take the time out. We couldn't do anything. Yeah, it was, we were, oh man, it was horrible. But we are back and we're going to do, we have two more episodes Jennifer (01:38):In this season. This is number 11. And then we have one more. So Aaron (01:41):We're going Jennifer (01:42):To do this. That wraps up the season crazy. Aaron (01:44):And then we get to practice and be better at next season because we have time Jennifer (01:50):To plan. excited about it. But in today's episode, I actually don't know what we're going to talk about cuz for some reason Aaron wanted it to be a surprise secret or maybe, I don't know why Aaron (02:01):I'm surprised that you're letting me do this , because you don't like to be surprised. That's true. And you don't like to not know what's going on. But this episode you listening, you know what the episode's about because the title, Jennifer hasn't seen the title yet. Jennifer (02:17):He's kept everything Aaron (02:17):From me so she doesn't know what it's about. And so we'll get to that soon and I hope it's good help. See. So before we get into that, this episode is sponsored by our newest book. When I say newest book, this book came out in 2020. Jennifer (02:34):2019 I think. 19. Yeah. 2019. Aaron (02:37):Oh, I think you're right. Okay. It's still our news book. We have one coming out next year, which will be our newest, newest book. But this one, marriage After God. This is one of the pinnacle works that we've done. It doesn't just incorporate our life, but it incorporates so much of what God has shown us and taught us about the purpose in marriage and why he created it. In this book we've laid out for you a treasure map that leads you your marriage to the greatest treasure of all, which is to know beyond a shadow of a doubt exactly why God has brought you and your spouse together. This book is meant to take you on a journey of discovering the unique, deep and powerful powerful purpose God has for your marriage. The world in your flesh will tell you that the greatest end to be reached is happily ever after. But we believe that this is in fact not at all the end to which we are to pursue. Instead, God intends for you to pursue his end and for your marriage to be a powerful tool in his mighty hand to bring about glory for His son and to grow his kingdom. If you're ready to say yes to this journey, then please head over to shop dot marriage after god.com or amazon.com and grab your copy today. Jennifer (03:43):Well babe, that was a really great ad for our book. I feel like you could just read a snippet from the book and then wrap it. Wrap it up. Call it an episode. Aaron (03:52):I could. I was going to do that actually. I was actually going to read some of the book, but I didn't. You gotta go get the book yourself. Jennifer (03:58):I'm also just nervous about today's topic cuz I don't know what it is so well Aaron (04:02):Here. Before we Jennifer (04:03):Just giving you another idea, Aaron (04:04):Get you warmed up. Before we get into today's secret topic why don't we talk about a little bit, I know we kind of went into it just a second ago, but what's been going on the last couple weeks? We had a few big things. One was a sad wound. We lost one of our chickens. I mean, we have a lot of chickens and so it's kind of makes sense that there's so much nutrition, Jennifer (04:26):Very new at this. And so everything's a learning curve. Everything's a process of trying to understand what it means to be a chicken mama and Aaron (04:34):Papa . And we have 20 plus chickens. Yeah, I think we're down to 20 now. Yeah. But we, so we tried everything we could actually with this little girl. And I even took her to the vet just cause I wanted to learn. I was like, okay, what? What's going on? What can I look for? It was too late. But you did learn tis. I did. And I got some useful tidbits that now I can go actually check all of our other chickens and be like, oh, these ones are healthy. This one's not healthy. Yeah, I know it looks like now. So that was actually really valuable for me. But sad. Sad nonetheless. But we're learning and it's actually been fun having chickens. Our kids are going out there feeding 'em, taking care of Jennifer (05:09):'em. Lots of Aaron (05:09):Responsibility. We're sitting down as family guys, we have animals we're responsible for, we need to make sure they stay alive so they have to have water and food and lots of other things. So that's actually been really good for our family. Jennifer (05:22):On top of that, we had family out, which was really great for Thanksgiving. It was such a joy just to see them. That was nice. And then we got sick, which we already mentioned that was not nice. I mean, hammered sick. I was usually, Aaron (05:34):I you're in bed for a whole Jennifer (05:35):Week, four or five days. Usually I don't get sick. Usually I help everybody else while they're sick. Aaron (05:40):Well and all more usually we, if we do get sick, we'll get it lightly. Jennifer (05:45):Or a tag team where I get sick first and then you get sick. Aaron (05:48):But this one you got sick and then I was sick and then the kids were sick and we were all sick at the same time. I don't think we've ever experienced that before. It was miserable. That was hard. Just doing anything. But Jennifer (05:57):We survived it. But we survived it because we had help too. That's true. We had friends nonstop. Hey, can I pick anything up from the store? Hey, how are you guys feeling? How can we come for you? Can I drop dinner off several times? We got dinners that Aaron (06:11):Week. We have lots of dinners, lots of Jennifer (06:12):Leftovers. So thank you everybody who helped. We love you. Aaron (06:15):And we were just so blessed and I all that to be said, there's huge power in close Christian community. And this has been true from Pentecost till today, that this is how God intends it. He intends the people of God to be in unity and together and helping each other. Jennifer (06:35):Plus it just feels good to be used too. I've been on the other end where someone's sick and I get to bring their family a meal. And I love being utilized in that way. I feel like it's me. Aaron (06:45):So quick off the topic encouragement for you for listening. If you don't have close Christian friends, we just wanna encourage you to go get some . And we know that could be hard for some people, but pray, ask God, say God, bring us some Christian relationships, Christian friends that we can get close to. You have to be in community. What God has for us. I think it's his God. It is God's plan for his people that we're all in community together. So I mean, we're going to be in eternity forever each other. That's true. So might as well practice it now. . Okay. That's all we have. Jennifer (07:19):Come on, tell me what it is. Aaron (07:21):Intro. Intro. Intro. So I have my phone here because I have my own private notes. Jennifer (07:26):I know I was really confused, Aaron (07:27):But she was looking through these. She was like, so did you write anything down? I'm like, yes. Where I'm like, I'm not telling you. Right. And if you would've looked just one filter back, you probably would've found it. Ah. Did you find an action? No. Okay. Just checking. . All right. So I'm going to share with you some statements, Jennifer (07:48):Oh gosh. Aaron (07:49):Okay. Statements that I've written down. And I want you to let us know me and the listeners, your honest thoughts and feelings about it. Jennifer (07:59):Can I just say true or false? Aaron (08:02):You might wanna say that but I want you to be real and honest. And the reason I didn't want you to know Jennifer (08:08):Is because you're mean. I'm just kidding. Aaron (08:11):Yes. Conniving and no, I think this is hard for a lot of people and it's hard for me, but it's hard to like, okay, you're going to get it Jennifer (08:24):Extra hard on me. Aaron (08:25):Yeah, I don't know. Maybe. Okay. So first of all, what are you thinking about before I go into this? Jennifer (08:31):The first thing that popped in my head was ice cream. Cuz I think it would make me feel better right now. Aaron (08:36):This is not an episode about ice cream and I think we have some, so if you do good, let you have a cup. Ice cream. Yeah. Do you surprises like this? Jennifer (08:45):I like some surprises sometimes. Aaron (08:48):Not Jennifer (08:49):Always this one. No. Because we're podcasting and recording and I just wanna You feel unprepared. I feel like I'm going to trip over my words or say something not so well. Aaron (08:58):To be honest, most of it's probably going to be me, but I do want to hear to engage with you on these things. Okay? Okay. All right. Okay. You don't know what I'm going to say. We're going to start, I think you'll get this after the first or second one. Listening's. Like just do it. Jennifer (09:15):Seriously. Stop Aaron (09:16):Smelling. All right. Okay. Jennifer, Jennifer (09:20):What? Aaron (09:21):You are one of the most thoughtful Jennifer (09:23): Aaron (09:24):In caring people. I know you are always considering how other people feel and what they might be going through. Your heart is always to comfort and include, your heart is easily burdened for those of our friends who are burdened. These traits that God has given you are a powerful spiritual gift that our church friends and anyone else that comes into our life get to be blessed by. That's the first one. Jennifer (09:50):Did you copy and paste that from somewhere? You get Aaron (09:52):That from? I wrote all of these. Jennifer (09:55):That was really beautiful. Aaron (09:57):Oh, is that's your natural first gut response. Jennifer (10:01):Yeah. Was it made me Aaron (10:02):Feel good? Did it? What else do you think about that? Oh, let's go. True or false? Jennifer (10:09):. True. I think that I would also pick it apart to show, but that's a challenge for me. It's hard for me. That's not in my nature. Aaron (10:21):What part of it? Jennifer (10:23):You would have to read it back to me. Aaron (10:25):, most thoughtful, caring people I know considering how people feel and what they might be going through. Jennifer (10:32):So even sometimes I think too much about myself and what I'm going through that I do feel like I miss what others are going through. But then there's times that I actually overthink how people might be feeling to where I start answering for them. Or I overthink what I said to them and it just gets really messy from there. So . Aaron (10:55):Okay, but what about your heart is always to comfort and include? Jennifer (11:01):I think that's true. And I think it comes from a place of always wanting to be included. Aaron (11:06):Love how you wanna be loved type thing. Your heart is easily burdened for those that our friends, the burdens that our friends have. Jennifer (11:16):That's true. And I think it's going back to what you said earlier about being in community. We've lived this way pretty much our whole marriage, where wherever we're at, we immerse ourselves into that community and we build friendships. And we're so close with people that I feel like they're family and I feel like if they're going through a hard time, I don't want them to be suffering. I don't want them to be uncomfortable. And so I do feel that weight. Mm-hmm. True. Aaron (11:43):, the last piece of this anyone who comes into our life is blessed by this from you. Jennifer (11:54):I don't know. Aaron (11:55):What do you think others would say? Jennifer (11:59):Do Jen ? Of course. I don't know. Aaron (12:03):Do you think that they actually feel blessed by you? Jennifer (12:06):I think that I have a handful of friends that I would believe them saying that. Okay, that's hard. Thinking about myself in that way. I don't Aaron (12:18):Know. Okay. Onto number two. You ready? Okay. Jennifer (12:25):, Aaron (12:26):You These might be harder. Jennifer (12:28):I don't know. Aaron (12:30):Okay. You are an incredible mother who desires to be the best mother she can be. You teach our children diligently and with determination. You are creative with them and desire that they have many different outlets for growing in knowledge and skill and giftings. You are consistently, you're constantly growing in your patience and love for our children. And you desire to be the best you can before them. Jennifer (12:54):Who told you all that? So as you're reading it, Aaron (13:02):What was your first thought you had when I said, you are an incredible mother. Jennifer (13:07):No, no, no, no. And then I heard God say, yes you are. Yes you are. Yes you are . But it's weird, the tension I have to battle in my own mind and heart because no matter how good of a day we have, no matter how much I try and pour into my children or being a mom, a good mom, I wrestle with doubt and failure and insecurities and wondering if I'm doing it right or when I'm doing it wrong, how to fix it. Being a mother is pain painful in a way, an emotional way because you just never know. I do. I don't know. Well, Aaron (13:52):True or false, Jennifer (13:55):I'm not going to Sure. False that I think that my heart and my heart intention is to be a good mom. I don't think I'm perfect. I think I struggle a lot. Aaron (14:08):Yeah. I don't think I use the word perfect in any of these by way. Jennifer (14:10):Oh, Aaron (14:11):. Good, Jennifer (14:12):Fine, fair. Aaron (14:15):Okay. Constantly growing in your patience and love for our children. That's true. And your desire to be the best you can before them. Jennifer (14:24):That's true. Yeah. Aaron (14:26):Are you creative with them and desire that they have many different outlets for growing in knowledge? Jennifer (14:31):Yes, that's true. Aaron (14:33):Do you teach them diligently with determination? Jennifer (14:36):Yes. Aaron (14:37):Yeah. Okay. Everyone can't see, but she's got a little bit of tears in her eyes. I did when Jennifer (14:45):You first started reading for sure. Aaron (14:47):Number three. I have a few of these. Okay. I have seven actually. Jennifer (14:51):I feel like this isn't really fair cuz now I have nothing to offer you. And now it has nothing to do with me right now. I know. But Aaron (14:56):This is for you. Okay. Okay. We are going to be married for 16 years on January 6th. Jennifer (15:02):That's right around the Aaron (15:03):Corner. That's less than a month away. It's actually exactly a month away. right now know. And I want you to know that I'm thankful that I've had the privilege of having you as my bride, my friend, and my lover for not only the last 16 years, but also for the rest of our lives. And just like the Bible says, you are a blessing and a gift to me. And I'm excited to continue to discover who you are each and every day of our lives together. Jennifer (15:30):That's beautiful. I love it. Is Aaron (15:33):That your only Jennifer (15:34):Response? Do you wanna know my honest response? Aaron (15:36):Yes. Jennifer (15:38):I immediately thought, well I'm really glad we didn't give up. Aaron (15:42):True. Jennifer (15:43):There were several times in the beginning that we almost gave up. And to look back now after almost 16 years of marriage, it's like, wow, what an incredible journey. Aaron (15:54):I know it's weird to think that we've been married for 16 years. Jennifer (15:57):It's a long time. And you had mentioned the other day, we were talking about something and you said, yeah we've, we've had more good years than hard years because the first beginning we thought, man, this is overtaking everything. And this is, it just felt like a lifetime already in those first four years. Aaron (16:14):And now we've had two lifetimes since then. Jennifer (16:16):Yeah. Crazy. Aaron (16:17):Yeah. Jennifer (16:18):Everyone's like, what? Do your math. Aaron (16:20):Yeah, the math doesn't make sense, but we've how you feel. We've had more good years now than we had bad years leading up to big changes in our marriage. But I just think it's interesting. The reason I wanted your natural responses to these is because we'll get there actually. Okay. Number four, Jennifer (16:42):Keep her in the dark. Aaron (16:44):You are my favorite person to spend a long time with. Going to a movie, dinner, fishing, hiking, bike ride, whatever it is, it will always be better. When you are with me, you are my best friend. Jennifer (16:58):Ditto. Aaron (17:01):Is that your first response? That's Jennifer (17:03):My only response. Yeah. Dito is like, you are my best friend. And same. Well, Aaron (17:07):You never want me Jennifer (17:07):Gone. I never want you gone. Don't ever leave my side. That's true. But seriously, even when I'm out with a girlfriend or whatever, I always think like, oh Aaron would enjoy this. I want you to be there. Aaron (17:19):Yeah. We were out. We just had that men's retreat a month or so ago and the whole time just thinking this would be so much more fun with all the wives here. Jennifer (17:27):It would've been fun with Aaron (17:28):All of Elvis. It would've been. But you know how perfect this stars have to be aligned today. I know. We get all of our friends together without kids. I know. Jennifer (17:36):That's cool. We have a lot of kids. Between us all, Aaron (17:37):It's like there's 60 or so. It's Jennifer (17:40):Say impossible. Many. Aaron (17:41):I think we've done it once for an evening. Jennifer (17:43):We're going to do it again for an evening cuz we have a Christmas party Aaron (17:45):Coming up. Oh. So pray for us. Jennifer (17:47):Pray for, we're going to dress up Aaron (17:49):Number five. I hope these are good. Jennifer (17:53):These are really good. Aaron (17:54):Okay, Jess. As I said when I asked you to be my wife, whatever we do, I wanna do it with you. And for God, I love building our life, business and family together. Jennifer (18:05):Yes. Yeah. Always . Aaron (18:08):Okay. See a couple of these aren't that hard. Anything you wanna add to that? Jennifer (18:14):Well, we've been talking a lot lately about what's next? What's in the coming year going to look like? What are we moving towards? What are we going to mm-hmm. Trying to accomplish? What do we wanna build next? What do we wanna build or be a part of? What our legacy or what direction are we going? What we always have these at the end of the year where we talk about what the following year, gold casting. Gold casting, which Aaron (18:34):We talked about Jennifer (18:34):Mary God, I think it's chapter 13, dreaming together. Which I love doing with you by the way. It's one of my favorite. Is it a pastime? I don't know. F favorite things to do with you. And so as you're saying that I thought you were going to lead up to and what I wanna do with you this next year, . Nope. But it's more like a dot, dot dot. It's just always Aaron (18:54):Because we haven't figured it out yet. But yeah, you can't write that good. Number six, you are a godly woman who desires to grow and mature in your walk with Christ and your love for God as an inspiration, not only to me but also to our children and to all our friends. Jennifer (19:12):All I heard in the back of my head is I can do better. I can do better. I can. Aaron (19:19):Makes sense. Why does it feel like you have to? Why not have to? But why is that your first response? Jennifer (19:30):I think I go through seasons where I fit seasons where I feel closer to God, chasing after him. Getting in the word constantly and having a very strong prayer life. And then there's other seasons where I'm, I feel farther. I haven't picked up the Bible in a couple of days. And things just feel a little bit more uncertain is not the word, but distant, so to speak. And then there's all the seasons in between that where you're fluctuating back and forth between those. So I think just right now in my current state of life, the things that we've been walking through and life just has felt kind of busy. And I think I've been more sporadic in spending time with the Lord and really chasing after him. Aaron (20:20):Do you believe that all the people in your life see that? Or do you think that they see something else? Jennifer (20:30):I think that, I don't know. It'd be a good question to ask and maybe get feedback on maybe. But I think that they probably just see me and my love for the Lord. Aaron (20:45):So Jennifer (20:46):Do you believe as a general? Yeah. Aaron (20:47):Do you believe though that your relationship and your walk is an inspiration to be able to know you? Jennifer (20:57):I don't know. I hope so, but I don't know. Aaron (21:00):Do you really not know? Jennifer (21:02):I don't know. Or do you just I don't like talking about me. Aaron (21:03):I know. I just wanna know. Do you really not know? You have no idea. Jennifer (21:08):I think that I'm an encouragement to others. I think. Aaron (21:12):Have people told you that they look to you and they they're inspired by you? Yeah. Yeah. So it's not that you don't know . Okay. Jennifer (21:22):I think it, yeah, Aaron (21:25):Say it. Jennifer (21:26):I don't know. I think it's digested , Aaron (21:30):Unwrap it. Peel Jennifer (21:31):Back the onion layers. I was just going to say, going back to how I feel in and out of seasons where I feel either really close to God or a little bit more distant. But when I'm more consistent in the word, it comes out in my responses towards others. Whether it's a girlfriend or a text. And so I get more, get more inspired by the Lord's word being drawn out of me in those ways more frequently when I'm more consistent. And I just feel like lately, maybe it's cuz we were sick, I don't know. But lately it's just felt like off. Yeah. Aaron (22:08):But do you think that offness changes everyone's perspective? Jennifer (22:13):Maybe not. Maybe just mine. Okay. Speaker 3 (22:16):Okay. Aaron (22:17):All right. You ready for the last one? Jennifer (22:19):Maybe? Aaron (22:22):What do you think so far, Jennifer (22:24):The parenting one was probably the hardest, more, most emotional one. Aaron (22:28):And how do you feel overall? Do you feel? Jennifer (22:32):I feel really encouraged. And I don't know why you picked on me for this. Aaron (22:36):Well, you're my closest neighbor, so yeah, I just, yeah, this is the last one. You ready? Yep. Okay. You may not believe me, but I think you're one of the bravest and strongest women I know. Following me to Africa, starting businesses with me doing our own marriage retreat. Remember that? That was crazy. Writing. Not just one but 12 books. Having five children with me and doing any of the countless other things we have done in our life together. You are brave and strong and I admire you for that bravery and strength. Jennifer (23:23):Why are you crying? Aaron (23:24):I'm not. What are you talking about? Jennifer (23:27):I don't know if Aaron (23:28):He's, I'm still getting over my cold. Jennifer (23:30):Yeah. I don't know if you've ever told me I was brave before. Aaron (23:38):Well that's a shame. Oh, sorry. Jennifer (23:42):You've encouraged me a lot in that direction. I'm just saying using the word brave. I don't know. I don't think I've ever seen myself as someone that's brave. Maybe I am. Aaron (23:54):Do you feel like you might be brave more now than you did a moment ago? Jennifer (24:04):It makes me wanna be brave. Aaron (24:06):Well, like you said, you've never heard that. You wouldn't think of yourself that way. But now that it's been said, does it it give a leg to that thought? Jennifer (24:20):Yeah. Yeah. And you giving examples of the things that I've walked with you in, it's almost like in the moment they're easy yeses. Cause I trust you and I am like all Aaron (24:37):Four. They were not easy yeses. Jennifer (24:38):Yeses. They weren't easy yeses and they weren't easy to walk through. But I'm just saying, it's interesting looking at them in hindsight and saying, I was brave. But because in the midst of it I wasn't thinking, oh, I'm so brave, I'm going to do this thing. I was actually terrified and I was nervous and I, but I was with you. And so there was a comfortability in an element of believing that we could, Aaron (25:08):What's that song? You make me brave that. How does Jennifer (25:13):Yes. I just feel encouraged. And I think if we were able to do all of that, what could we do next? Aaron (25:21):What could we, I mean crazy. Almost anything. I think , what else? Jennifer (25:31):I don't know. My heart just feels light. I didn't expect that. Any of it. Aaron (25:38):Well you are pretty brave for having five kids. Jennifer (25:42):I do feel brave for that. Or crazy Both. I'm really, really happy that we had kids early in our marriage. I wasn't like eager to even think about kids. And I didn't know how to wrap my brain around it. Even when we found out we were pregnant with the first one. So to now look back and say, man, we have five kids. And that they're all growing up. They're getting old Aaron (26:07):People with ideas. Jennifer (26:09):It's wild stuff. It's so crazy. Aaron (26:12):It is. They can Jennifer (26:15):Do things, talk back. Speaker 3 (26:16):Yeah, Jennifer (26:17):That's true. Aaron (26:22):So I wanted to affirm you first and foremost cuz you deserve it. You're my wife and I love you. And (26:33):Telling you these things are not fake. They're not to embellish. They're purely to say what's fact and truth, which is what an affirmation should be. True, good things like that. Verse, whatever is good. Whatever is noble. Noble. And so I also wanted to do it for the listeners to hear what it sounds like to affirm your spouse. And also I wanted them to hear your responses to the affirmations because I think they're natural for us. It's hard for us to receive things like this because we have all sorts of thoughts for about ourselves. And rarely are those thoughts affirming. That's why there's this huge self-love movement of self-care and take care of yourself and speak good things to yourself and all these things. Because we don't naturally do that because we see ourselves, we think the clearest like, oh, look at that other thing I messed up on. I'll look at that. How I just did that. Oh, I yelled at the crazy critical I did. Oh, I was angry over here. Oh, I dropped the ball on this plan. I Jennifer (27:52):Feel like we never forget, either we're friends or spouse, they could easily forget that you said that thing or did something that you shouldn't have, but we never forget. And so we carry that around with us. Aaron (28:07):And so what do you think happens when we go out throughout our lives and the affirmations are far and fewer between? Yeah, we say we love each other, we enjoy company. We are nice to each other. All the things that you should be, but you don't intentionally go out of your way. I don't intentionally go out of my way to say and call out the good things in you. What do you end up hearing the most in your life? Jennifer (28:43):My own voice, Aaron (28:46):Which again, are rarely the good things. I have my own voices. I have my own sins that I know full well and the things that come up in my head and the things I say about myself and believe about myself. And then on top of that, we have an enemy who proclaims lies to us and points out things to us. And then we have not just that, but we also have all of the other things that we see in life that we can quickly, instantly compare ourselves to. None of those things affirm us. And so not that it needs to be what I just did. And I just went through seven things with you. We could be that. But if what would happen if everyone listening, every spouse just tried to make it a point to affirm their spouse every day in something. Say, man, you're such a good mom man. I love how you take care of the kids. Oh I love seeing you play and rolling around on the floor with the kids like it. What would happen if we began to speak better words out loud intentionally in front of our kids, in front of our spouse more regularly? What do you think would happen? Jennifer (30:05):I think it would positively reinforce the things that we do and will make us wanna keep doing those Aaron (30:14):Things well. And the true things that actually are there that we may be thinking lies about. Think about, I said you were brave and you're like, I don't think you've ever said that before. And then you said, I wouldn't see myself as brave. But now that you said it, now that you said all the things that I was brave in, I could see it just that one thing, that one phrase can give life to a part of you that you never had life before. And how powerful it is to speak these good words. Affirming words, encouraging words. (30:49):And what's interesting is it hard for us to hear our flesh is against it because we have a hard time believing them because of what we hear most of the time. We hear all the other things, I'm not brave, I'm not strong, I'm not a good mom, I'm not a good dad. So that's where our baseline is. So when we hear the affirm affirmation, which contradicts what we believe in our heads that we've heard and operated in, it stops us. And we're like, wait, what? And so what could happen if we just keep doing it and keep pushing through that? And will the voices in our heads change? Will the words that we hear in our heads change? I could do this. I messed up. I'm going to come back and I'm going to do it better. I'm going to change how I respond. I'm going to actually go and cuz I can do this. That's not who I am. Jennifer (31:47):I know we're recording this episode for our listeners, but I just feel really encouraged and inspired myself to wanna try this. And I'm thinking about our relationship, which I wanna share about in a second, but also just how important and vital this is to bring it to our children. And it makes me think, we just did something kind of similar with Wyatt for his birthday where we all went around and said one thing we love about Wyatt, and I love that kind of exercise or experience. And I think it really does pump them up in an encouraging way. But I'm thinking even just what you did with seven affirmations, but for each child, just making sure that they know without a shadow of a doubt, my love for them and what I think of them and what I perceive to be true in their life and their abilities. (32:42):I just think that's really powerful. And then on the note about our relationship, again, I know we're recording this so that those listening are encouraged, but I just wanna apologize to you for not being one who chooses to affirm as often as I choose to critique or call out things that I justify in my heart as well. This thing needs to be said. He needs to know he will be better. He will grow. If I tell him this thing he's messing up on or doing wrong and I'm very quick to point out the negative instead of saying the positive. And I'm sorry for that. Aaron (33:30):I Jennifer (33:30):Forgive you. And I wanna work on being an affirming wife. I do struggle with Aaron (33:34):That. And that's a good opposite to point out is the opposite of affirmations as critique is just constantly pointing out how we fail or how we didn't line up just right or how we didn't live up to an expectation. And that does the very opposite. That reinforces the negative thoughts, the mm-hmm. damaging thoughts. The lies. Which leads me to my final thought on this world is full of discouragement and we were just talking about we know full well, how shall I say crappy? We are right? Yeah. We know it really well. Mm-hmm. Better than most. We know we're really good at feeling shameful. We're really good at feeling weak. We're really good at believing we're useless or unworthy. These are we. This is not the hard stuff. This is the easy stuff. You fill in the blank of negative things that we think and say about ourselves daily or that other people say to us. Or like you said, that we say to each other when we are critical, overly critical when we're negative. (34:49):And so we have a lot of it like an abundance of accusations against us. It's literally what the devil does. He's the accuser. He accuses us of our failings and weaknesses. And that's that in reality, that is who we are with a sin nature that we have. But Christ has done something different. Christ has given us something more. Christ has made us one with himself. I was reading that devotional from Spurgeon this morning to the kids and it says that the body and the members are of the same substance as the head. And he brought up Nene's dream of the statue where there's the head of gold and then the silver and the bronze and the clay and the iron and all these different parts. And he is, none of those were the same. They were all mixed. The head was the best part and everything else below it was worse. And Spurgeon was saying, but not so with Christ. We are the same as the head. So if the head be righteous, we are righteous. If the had be pure, we are pure. If they had be gold, we are gold. And so that's the difference is there's, there's plenty of the hurtful, hateful, negative lies and destructive words in the world that we say to ourselves, that we hear from others, that we hear from every media outlet everywhere all the time nonstop. And the enemy himself, we can use a little bit more encouragement. Amen. Jennifer (36:22):Yep. Feels really good too. Aaron (36:24):It feels way better than critique. I can tell you that much. Yeah. And so I just, there's a couple of verses. Do you wanna add anything to that by the way? Yeah, it was really good. Okay. Philippians four, eight. It's very well known finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there's any excellence, if there's anything worthy of praise, think about these things. It's easy to see all the other things. It actually takes spiritual work to see these things. To look at someone and be like, well, where's their praiseworthy things in this person's life even though they've done this, this and this and this. How can I praise this person? How, what's honorable about this person even though they have failed here and have been honorable in this area. (37:15):Ephesians 4 29, let no crypting talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good for building up as fits the occasion that it may give grace to those who hear, did you feel like you were giving grace tonight? Because that's what words of affirmation do they build up. The Bible tells us that the power of life and death is in the tongue. It just is. We can bring life with our words or we can bring death with our words. And I wanted to bring you life tonight. I appreciate it. And I want everyone listening to practice this week and moving forward that they would see where areas in their spouse's life that they could just speak life like, man, I love how you said that to our son. That was so beautiful. I love how you just calling out the things that we love in someone. (38:12):Jor. Jordan Peterson says something recently that I was really encouraged by and it said, don't punish an action you want repeated. And it makes so much sense. How often do we punish someone's doing something, they're like, oh, you're bothering me. Stop doing that. When you're being playful with me and I get annoyed and I shouldn't, like I want you to be playful with me. Why would I punish you being playful with me? I shouldn't do that. So let's reward. Let's reward and make known and make visible and highlight and do everything we can to elevate the things that are worthy to elevate. And what will happen, I believe will, it'll actually minimize the things that we don't want elevated. Like we will. We'll see them less and they'll probably actually happened less. So that was the super secret episode. It was to affirm you and it was, Jennifer (39:02):I'll never do one of those again. Yes Aaron (39:04):You will. I hope you do one with me. Jennifer (39:07):That would be Aaron (39:08):Cool. Not the exact same one of course next season, but you could just trick me or Jennifer (39:13):Surprise me or something. Aaron (39:13):All right. Jennifer (39:15):But you like that kind of stuff? Aaron (39:16):Yeah, I do like the impromptu, who knows what's going on. But I Jennifer (39:21):Do, go ahead. No. Oh when you were talking, I wanted to share an experience I had recently. You were talking when you were talking about the lies that we say to ourselves and the things that we hear the critiques and the criticalness that we wrestle with in our internal dialogue. And I just wanted to share, a friend of mine was having a hard day and reached out and said, would you pray for me? And then left this note of the things that she was struggling with, including lies that she was believing about just how difficult parenting is and whether or not she was failing and other areas marriage was on their friendships having a life that's too busy and wanting to slow down and just Aaron (40:12):All the normal things. Jennifer (40:13):It was a lot. And with every word that I read I could relate to and say, yeah, me too. But I just wanna share that because one, I got to pray right away. Two, I got to send a response and encourage my friend and tell her what the truth was. And so I think to your point of we should be people who initiate affirmation. I think that's really important and really good. And it really does feel good on the receiving end to do that. But if you're in a place where you are suffering under the burden of thought of who you are and the things that you are trying to do day in and day out, reach out to a friend, tell your spouse, tell Aaron (40:55):Us. I'm giving it back to the beginning of the episode. I like it. What Jennifer (40:58):Community? Oh yeah, exactly. See I got this. I was just thinking how important it is to say something. Even if you don't wanna expose those lies that you're believing about yourself, it's so important to you because then the truth is revealed. And your friend or your spouse or your parents, whoever you tell, can encourage you in the truth and pray for you. Aaron (41:20):And the truth shall set you free. Jennifer (41:22):Seriously. Sometimes just getting those things out of your mind and helps. And I hope my friend was encouraged by what I shared with her. Aaron (41:32):Well she probably was Sure Jennifer (41:33):I know. , low view of Aaron (41:35):Self. Well I just thank you for letting me do that and indulging me. And I feel like it was really nice and I meant all of it. Jennifer (41:43):You almost got a tear outta me. Aaron (41:44):You teared up pretty good. . Not me at all. You did though. And I just, you listeners, I want you guys to do this week. Ask God to show you. And also I want you to recognize how much you need affirmation yourself, that you need to be reminded that you are loved by God and that you have His spirit and that you you're good. Even though we're bad , you're good cuz you have Christ and he's good. So babe, would you pray for us? Yeah. Jennifer (42:20):Dear Lord, thank you for giving us our spouse and for using them as a tool to grow us and mature us. Help us to encourage and affirm each other more often. Help us to be the tool you use to strengthen our spouse each day. Lord, show us how to see the good and noble and true and praiseworthy in each other every day. I pray that we would not be used by the enemy to speak destruction and death to each other, but rather we would fight against the lies of the enemy and continually believe the truth about ourselves. That you dwell in us and that you have fearfully and wonderfully made us in Christ Jesus. In Jesus name, amen. Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Marriage After God podcast. Aaron (43:01):If you found today's episode fun and encouraging, please take a moment to share it on social media or in an email to some of your married friends. Jennifer (43:07):Also, would you please take a moment and leave us a review, reviews help to spread the word about our podcast. Aaron (43:12):Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and you can always check out more of our resources @ marriageaftergod.com. 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