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What do you do when your life feels like it's in ruins and God seems silent? This week, Pastor Brandon continues our Ruins to Revival series as we begin Ezra chapter 1. After 70 years of exile, God fulfills His promise to bring His people back to Jerusalem — but He does it in an unexpected way by stirring the heart of King Cyrus. Ezra reminds us that God is dependable, God is trustworthy, and God is always working even when we can't see what He is doing. No matter how impossible the situation may feel, God can move hearts, remove obstacles, and use unexpected people to accomplish His purposes. If your marriage, finances, health, family, career, or future feels like it's sitting in the rubble, this message is a reminder that God sees your ruins and He has not forgotten your story. SCRIPTURE: Ezra 1 Jeremiah 29:10–11 2 Peter 3:9 Isaiah 44–45 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church 01:05 – Ruins to Revival: Entering the Book of Ezra 01:58 – God Is Not Slow in Keeping His Promise 03:02 – What Do You Do When God Seems Silent? 04:13 – How Cyrus Conquered Babylon 06:43 – Daniel's Prophecy About Cyrus 07:22 – Ezra Chapter 1 09:00 – Understanding Ezra and Nehemiah 11:17 – God Is Dependable and Trustworthy 11:57 – When Your Life Feels Like It's in Ruins 12:35 – God Is Always Working 13:33 – God Stirred the Heart of Cyrus 14:08 – The Real Context of Jeremiah 29:11 16:55 – What 70 Years of Exile Really Meant 18:33 – God Fulfills His Promises in Unexpected Ways 19:21 – Cyrus Did Not Know God 21:19 – Cyrus Allows God's People to Return Home 22:33 – Why Cyrus Made the Decree 24:09 – God Can Use Anyone to Fulfill His Purpose 25:27 – Who Was King Cyrus Really? 27:53 – God Moved This Man's Heart 28:17 – If God Can Move Cyrus, He Can Move Your Obstacle 29:04 – Cyrus Returns the Temple Treasures 30:47 – What Can God Do in Your Situation? 31:29 – What About My Ruins? 32:33 – God Sees Your Ruins 33:07 – God Is Working in Your Story 33:51 – A Prayer for Those in the Rubble 34:16 – Even When You Don't See It, God Is Working

Have you ever thought about how to turn our fear-based reactions into love-based responses? This can be difficult, especially if you are coming out of being in traumatic relationships as a child.My guest, Bryan Post, is here to share how this can be developed even from a broken past.Bryan Post is a renowned child behavior expert, adoptive parent, and the creator of the Fear to Love™ Method, a relationship-based approach that has transformed the lives of families around the world.With more than 25 years of experience working with children impacted by trauma, adoption, and foster care, Bryan has dedicated his life to helping parents understand that behavior is not a problem to control, but a signal of stress to be understood.His groundbreaking work has reached global audiences, and his book From Fear to Love has sold over a million copies, offering a new paradigm rooted in compassion, neuroscience, and connection. CONNECT WITH BRYANWebsite - https://feartolove.com/Website - https://bondify.ai/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BryanPost/VideosInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/bryanpostofficial/LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/in/bryanpost1/ CONNECT WITH TEXAS ADVANTAGE ROOFING Website: https://www.texasadvantageroofing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Texas-Advantage-Roofing-61570654345625/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txadvantageroofing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=cnoyMjZ4YTNxbjhu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-advantage-roofing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@texasadvantageroofingGoogle Reviews: https://share.google/JECksrabbxha4kcf6 CONNECT WITH DEBIWebsite – https://www.debironca.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficialInstagram - @debironcaEmail – info@debironca.comFree Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching Check out my online course!Your Story's Changing: Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Bestsellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBDFree Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

Fatherhood isn't easy, and sometimes it can feel like you're the only dad struggling to get it right. But you're not alone. Across the country and around the world, Christian fathers are learning to lead their families, grow in their faith, and become the dads God has called them to be.   In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson share powerful stories from dads who are experiencing God's work in their lives. From a new father navigating sleepless nights to a dad overcoming addiction and rediscovering his identity in Christ, these testimonies offer a reminder that God is at work in the lives of fathers everywhere.   Drawing from Psalm 146, Kent and Lawson discuss why Christian dads need to slow down, recognize God's faithfulness, and celebrate the victories along the way. They also explore how gratitude, encouragement, and sharing what God has given us can strengthen our families and help other men grow in their faith.   In this episode, you'll discover why you're not alone in your fatherhood journey, how to recognize and celebrate God's work in your life, and practical ways to encourage other dads and point your family toward Christ.   Whether you're a new dad feeling overwhelmed, a father struggling through a difficult season, or a man looking to grow as a biblical leader in your home, this conversation will remind you that God is working—even when you can't see the results.   Don't just be a father on accident. Be a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rG3C0AVoY28 -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.    

Betrayal is a unique trauma, and Post-Betrayal Syndrome is a real and measurable condition.In today's episode, Dr. Debi Silber shares with us the Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery, which offer a universal pathway to healing. Dr. Debi also shares:What exactly is Post-Betrayal Syndrome, and how do we know if we have it?What makes betrayal a unique trauma to recover from for an individual?What's the difference between someone who heals from betrayal and someone who stays stuck?How does betrayal affect your emotions, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being?What are cluster symptoms of betrayal?How does unhealed betrayal quietly drive burnout, disengagement, and turnover? Dr. Debi is also the Founder of National Forgiveness Day, the host of the top-ranked podcast From Betrayal to Breakthrough, and a two-time TEDx Speaker. CONNECT WITH DR. DEBI SILBERWebsite: https://thepbtinstitute.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/debisilberThe latest TEDx: “Do You Have Post-Betrayal Syndrome?“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiUTEDx: Stop Sabotaging Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro CONNECT WITH DEBIWebsite – https://www.debironca.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficialInstagram - @debironcaEmail – info@debironca.comFree Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching Check out my online course!Your Story's Changing: Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Bestsellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBDFree Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

What does biblical manhood actually look like—and how do you raise sons who understand it in a culture sending them conflicting messages about what it means to be a man? Pastor and author Jerome Gay Jr. joins Kent and Lawson to talk about raising godly men, emotional maturity, respect, father wounds, and why Jesus—not social media influencers or cultural stereotypes—must be our ultimate model for masculinity. Jerome shares lessons from his new book, How to Speak Man: Discovering the Respect Languages Men Need, including the five "respect languages" of significance, support, sex, silence, and space. He also explains why men need to learn how to acknowledge and communicate their emotions without being controlled by them. They discuss how dads can move from constantly telling their kids what they're against to giving them a compelling vision of what they're for, how to teach sons biblical apologetics in the age of smartphones, and why fathers need to be "compelling, not combative" when engaging both their children and the culture. Jerome also speaks directly to the dad who feels like he has already blown it. Your upbringing, failures, and mistakes may have consequences—but they do not have to permanently define the kind of father you become. In this episode: Raising boys into godly men Biblical masculinity and the example of Jesus Helping sons develop emotional maturity Recovering from an unhealthy relationship with your own father The five respect languages men need Creating safety and communication in marriage Teaching kids apologetics and biblical truth Becoming a compelling, not combative, Christian dad What to do when you feel like you've failed as a father   If you want to lead your family with greater courage, tenderness, wisdom, and purpose, this conversation will give you practical biblical tools to start.   Get Jerome Gay Jr.'s book: How to Speak Man: Discovering the Respect Languages Men Need on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS47NZ8H   You are not a father on accident. Go be a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GZRrFtALxYE -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

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In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, Letty sits down with Aniruddh Munde to discuss his personal and athletic journey. Aniruddh reflects on growing up under high academic expectations in India, starting his running journey in Los Angeles, finding freedom through running while coming out, and executing a coached training cycle to achieve a 3:58 marathon PR in Sydney. He also discusses managing perfectionism, using running to build mental resilience, and giving himself grace through injury recovery.

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This week, I speak with Hannah Castiaux, who is a Bible teacher, author, pastor's wife, and the founder of God's Glory in Your Story. She is passionate about helping women walk in freedom through God's Word, grow in confidence in Christ, and live led by the Holy Spirit. Through her teaching and personal story, Hannah encourages women to exchange shame for truth and experience the freedom Jesus offers. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode!https://godsgloryinyourstory.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/hannahcastiauxofficial/*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Unexpected Career Transitions can blindside us, but also become teachers for us in the next chapter.Ruchika Singhal is a Reinvention Coach, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Elevare Advisory.A Wharton MBA with nearly 30 years of leadership experience across Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, and Medtronic, she has led businesses, built high-performing teams, and driven growth across India and Asia Pacific.But her most transformative leadership lesson didn't come from the boardroom.After an unexpected career transition, Ruchika found herself facing a question many successful professionals secretly fear.Who am I when the title disappears?That experience became the catalyst for a new chapter. Today, she helps senior professionals navigate:Career TransitionsIdentity ShiftsConfidence CrisesReinvention She has also created the Reinvention Playbook that she uses for corporations and individuals as they process this new season. CONNECT WITH RUCHIKA:Website: https://www.elevareadvisory.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchikasPodcast (Lead with Ruchika): Spotify & Apple PodcastsInstagram: @singhal_ruchika CONNECT WITH DEBIWebsite – https://www.debironca.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficialInstagram - @debironcaEmail – info@debironca.comFree Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching Check out my online course!Your Story's Changing: Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Bestsellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBDFree Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." It's one of the most familiar verses about family leadership in the Bible—but what does Joshua 24:15 actually require of a Christian dad? In the final episode of this three-part series, Kent and Lawson unpack the words "we will serve the Lord" and explore what it looks like to make serving God the true center of your home. Biblical fatherhood isn't simply about doing more Christian activities, volunteering more, or becoming the ultimate authority in your family. It begins with deciding who sits on the throne. When a dad is rooted in God's Word, submitted to Christ, and drawing from the true Source, his leadership, marriage, parenting, finances, priorities, and service can flow from that foundation. Kent and Lawson discuss the difference between serving from worship and trying to earn spiritual success through activity, why dads shouldn't make themselves the "Supreme Court" of the family, how husbands and wives can pursue God's direction together, and why intimacy with the Father must precede ministry for the Father. If you want to become a more intentional Christian father and lead your family toward Christ without making everything depend on you, this conversation offers a practical, biblical place to start. In this episode: What Joshua 24:15 teaches Christian dads What it really means to "serve the Lord" How fathers can lead without making themselves the ultimate authority Why worship comes before service How God's Word becomes the source for family leadership Leading your wife and children toward a shared faith Serving your family from spiritual overflow instead of emptiness   You're not a father on accident. Go be a father who serves the Lord on purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5j1JecOcWJ0 -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

Vikram grew up in a leper colony in Rajasthan before being taken in by a Christian orphanage that eventually became home to over a thousand kids. On this episode of What's Your Story, he shares his journey from orphan to Bible college graduate to houseparent over 450 children, and how a wandering season away from faith ended when God put a church next door to his home. Today Vikram serves as Lifeline's India program coordinator, helping adoptive families navigate the hardest first days of bonding with their new child, a role families affectionately call him "the baby whisperer" for. Listen to hear how God used every part of his story, even growing up without a family, to prepare him to help other families find theirs.

In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, Letty sits down with Stephanie Platt to discuss the evolution of her running journey. Stephanie reflects on getting her start in middle school cross country, maintaining her running routine during her husband's military deployments, and the wild five-week stretch in fall 2021 where she completed St. George, Boston, and NYC. She also opens up about why running serves as non-negotiable mental self-care for mothers and how she is navigating physical setbacks like plantar fasciitis.

Today, we're welcoming back a returning guest for a conversation that could change how you think about heart disease forever. What if everything your cardiologist told you about cholesterol and statins is wrong? And the real drivers are insulin resistance and chronic high blood sugar? This is the Story of Sugar Beat with Dr. Anthony Jay.  EPISODE VIDEO ▪ Watch the Entire Episode CONNECT WITH DR. ANTHONY JAY ▪ Website - AJ Consulting Company ▪ Instagram ▪ YouTube ▪ Purchase the Book - Sugar Beat: How Sugar — NOT CHOLESTEROL — Destroys Your Arteries and the New Science of REVERSING PLAQUELEARN MORE ABOUT US▪ Subscribe on YouTube ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.' Podcast: Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram ▪ Sign up for Caspar's newsletter LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested NAD+ supplement. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using code NADOVIM10. Disclaimer: The content presented on the podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Episode 12 ~ What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving | Important AnnouncementWhat if one of the most natural questions we ask after a death is also one we don't always need answered?When someone tells us a loved one has died, our instinct is often to ask, What happened? But for the grieving person, answering that question may mean returning to a hospital room, accident, diagnosis, phone call, or moment that changed everything.In this solo episode, Teresa Reiniger explores the difference between genuine compassion and curiosity—and why grieving people deserve to decide when, where, how, and with whom they share the details of their loss. Through experiences from her grief support and coaching work, Teresa talks about emotional safety, boundaries, privacy, the body's response to painful memories, and why telling a difficultstory can sometimes feel healing and other times deeply exhausting.Most importantly, she invites us to shift the conversation from “How did they die?” toward something more human: “Would you like to tell me about them?”This episode is both permission for grieving people to protect their stories and guidance for anyone who wants to support someone with greater compassion.About Teresa: Teresa Reiniger is a grief specialist, life transition guide, founder of Living After Grief, and host of Female Voices: Life & Loss.In This Episode● Why repeatedly answering “What happened?” can become emotionally exhausting.● How safety, readiness, trust, and choice change the experience of sharing a painful story.● Setting boundaries around who receives the tender parts of your grief.● The difference between privacy and secrecy after loss.● Why asking about someone's life can create deeper connection than asking about their death.● How the same lesson can apply to pregnancy loss, divorce, infertility, illness, and other life-changing losses.What You'll Take Away● You do not owe everyone the details of your loss.● Your body may give you useful information about when you're not ready to share.● Privacy can be a healthy form of choice.● Compassion does not require knowing every detail.● Sometimes a better question is simply, “Tell me about them.”Memorable QuotesTeresa: “Someone else's curiosity does not mean you need to share.”Teresa: “Your story belongs to you.”Teresa: “Privacy can sound like, ‘I decide who knows.'”Teresa: “One question asks for information. The other asks for connection.”Teresa: “Maybe we need to start asking, ‘Tell me how they lived.'”Teresa: “The person you love was so much more than the way they died.”Episode Chapters & Timestamps~00:00 — Do We Really Need to Know What Happened?~04:00 — Why Retelling the Story Can Feel Exhausting~08:00 — Your Story, Your Choice, Your Boundaries~12:00 — Privacy Is Not the Same as Secrecy~15:00 — Ask About Their Life, Not Only Their Death~19:00 — When Curiosity Shows Up in Other Kinds of Loss~22:00 — Remembering the Whole StoryA Special Thank You to Wayna

This episode is about our childhood wounds.If not recognized, and find their place to heal, they will have the power to impact our adult lives in an incredibly negative way.My guest, Hilary Momberger Powers, shares about her wounds that started in Hollywood and compounded with her family dynamics at home.At the age of 5, she landed her first audition as Sally Brown in the Peanuts Cartoon.She was fortunate to work non-stop until her early teens, but then she was introduced to drugs and alcohol, and her life began to fall apart.Unfortunately, her childhood trauma wounds continued to drive her addiction and all of her decisions from that point on.Her journey—from fame to fall to flourish—isn't just a story; it's the foundation of her work.Hilary specializes in trauma-informed coaching, supporting individuals—especially women—in turning pain into purpose. She helps clients heal from past wounds, shift their mindset, and step into a more confident, self-led life.Hilary has over 40 years of life and professional experience working as a Transformational Mentor, Trauma Coach, Motivational Speaker, as well as a dynamic Keynote Presenter committed to helping people rebuild, rise, and truly flourish.Hilary would love for you to connect! CONNECT WITH HILARY:Website - Hilary Momberger Powers's Website CONNECT WITH DEBIWebsite – https://www.debironca.comInstagram - @debironcaEmail – info@debironca.comFree Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coachingYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial Check out my online course!Your Story's Changing: Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-programThe Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Bestsellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBDFree Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

Nate “Mr.” Miller—Philadelphia native and former WBA and NABF Cruiserweight Champion—sits down with Renaldo McKenzie on The Neoliberal Round Podcast to share his remarkable life story.This episode marks a special milestone: Nate is the first featured guest interviewed in person at the newly established Neoliberal Round Studios and Offices.Nate explains how he earned the nickname “Mr.” and recounts his journey from a difficult childhood—being separated from his family, growing up in foster care, and struggling to make ends meet—to becoming a world boxing champion. He reflects on the experiences that transformed his life and the determination that carried him all the way to the cruiserweight championship belt.But what has Nate been doing since retiring from boxing in 2004?He discusses a recently published booklet, created with the assistance of a publisher, as well as other book projects currently underway. Nate also shares exciting news about the historic Happy Hollow Recreation Center—a Philadelphia boxing facility being renovated and scheduled to reopen in November bearing his name.It was a delightful and inspiring conversation about resilience, courage, triumph, and the life that unfolds after the final bell.This is Season 19 of The Neoliberal Round and Part 27 of What's Your Story?, a continuing series dedicated to sharing the extraordinary stories found in ordinary lives. We have told many stories—and we are just getting started.If you have an interesting or inspiring story to share, contact us about appearing on the podcast.Listen and subscribe on your favorite streaming platform: Find your stream here: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalSubscribe to The Neoliberal Round on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzieFollow Renaldo McKenzie on Spotify:Email: info@theneoliberal.comTelephone: 445-260-9198This is a production of The Neoliberal Round, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit company owned and operated by The Neoliberal Corporation and Renaldo McKenzie.Visit The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com.

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." It's one of the most familiar Bible verses about family—but what does Joshua 24:15 actually require of a Christian dad? In part two of this Father On Purpose series, Kent and Lawson focus on the words "and my house." What does it look like to take spiritual responsibility for your family without trying to control every outcome? How do you lead your kids toward God while remembering that ultimately, the Lord is the one who builds the house? Kent shares a personal story about walking through a difficult season with one of his sons—and how God brought grace and redemption even when Kent's attempts to help didn't always...you guessed it...actually help. The guys also discuss the temptation for dads to take credit for their kids' success, the danger of building an "I love me wall," and why faithful fatherhood is about pointing the glory back to God. You'll also hear a practical challenge for building deeper relationships with your kids: become a noticer. Notice their character. Notice when they encourage someone, honor their mom, care for a sibling, or demonstrate something that reflects God—and tell them what you see. If you want to become a more intentional Christian father, strengthen your relationship with your kids, and build a home centered on biblical faith, this episode will give you practical ways to lead your family on purpose. In this episode: What "as for me and my house, we..." means for Christian dads Taking responsibility without carrying unnecessary guilt How to spiritually lead your family Why dads shouldn't take credit for their kids' success Trusting God to build your household Recognizing and reinforcing godly character in your children Building intimacy and stronger relationships with your kids Applying Joshua 24:15 to everyday fatherhood   You are not a father on accident. Go be a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_YWYHwJUIPA -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What happens when you decide that life—and running—actually begins after age 50? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, we sit down with Paul Latham, a Jamaican immigrant based in Fort Worth, Texas. Growing up in Jamaica active in casual sports, running was never Paul's primary focus. It wasn't until well into his 50s, after a personal trainer pointed out his need for stamina, that Paul laced up his shoes for a three-mile walk on a local track.After running over 200 5Ks and becoming comfortable at the half marathon distance, a coworker challenged Paul to break through his self-imposed limits by entering the Chicago Marathon lottery. Winning a spot launched a transformative distance-running career. Now preparing for his 13th marathon at the Cape Town Marathon, Paul reflects on the value of stepping outside comfort zones, the power of volunteering at major World Marathon Majors, and his goal to stay moving well into his 80s and 90s.Key TakeawaysLife Begins Whenever You Decide: Age is not a barrier to starting distance running; Paul ran his first marathon after turning 50.Break Self-Imposed Ceilings: Often, the only thing holding us back from longer distances or bigger goals is a mental limitation.Volunteer for Perspective: Serving as a course marshal or aid station volunteer builds deep gratitude for race directors and fellow athletes.Value Experiences Over Things: The connections, travel, and personal growth gained through distance running far outweigh material items.Connect with Paul Latham: FacebookTraining Program Mentioned: Cowtown TrailblazersRaces Mentioned: Chicago Marathon, Cape Town Marathon, Boston Marathon, Cowtown MarathonFollow Marathon Journal: Website | InstagramWhat goal have you been holding back on because it felt outside your comfort zone? Drop a comment on our latest post or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to let us know!Resources and LinksShare Your ThoughtsConnect with Us:Our website: https://www.marathonjournal.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@marathonjournalFollow us on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/30798607

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If you enjoy watching the episodes on video, please check out my YouTube Channel. - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial The message today from my guest, Cathy Bass, is both personal and practical for anyone who experiences the devastating transition in life where we sadly lose our spouse. After losing her husband, she experienced firsthand how grief can shut down decision-making, especially when paperwork, deadlines, and IRS letters keep coming. Today, she speaks to widows about the “financial fog” after loss and the simple, steady steps that create stability and financial peace. Cathy is an Enrolled Agent, a federally licensed tax professional who has over 25 years of experience in tax preparation and tax resolution and has helped thousands of individuals and business owners make sense of complex tax issues. Connect with Cathy: Website - www.basstaxservice.comCONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." It's one of the most familiar Bible verses about family—but what if we've been skipping over the most important place...how it starts?   In part one of this three-part Father On Purpose series through Joshua 24:15, Kent and Lawson focus on three simple words: "as for me." Before a Christian dad can lead his family spiritually, he has to take responsibility for his own walk with God. Kent and Lawson talk about personal faith, private devotion, spiritual leadership, integrity, and the difference between actually following Jesus and simply wanting your family to see you as a godly man.   You'll hear practical questions every dad should wrestle with: Are you pursuing God when nobody is watching? Are you becoming the kind of man you hope your children become? Is your leadership flowing out of genuine faith—or the desire to be noticed?   Because biblical fatherhood doesn't begin with fixing your kids. It begins with allowing God to work on you. If you want to become a stronger Christian father, lead your family with greater purpose, and build a faith your children can actually follow, start here.   Joshua 24:15: "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." You're not a father on accident. Go be a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YUg59wbysm4 -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

unning has a way of meeting us exactly where we are—even when we feel completely broken. On this week's episode of Your Story, Your Why, host Letty Lundquist sits down with close friend and World Marathon Majors finisher Patti Shawber.After losing a decade of her life to severe drug addiction through her 30s and early 40s, Patti woke up one day exhausted and ready for change. After achieving sobriety, she stepped onto a Planet Fitness treadmill in her mid-40s, walking at 4.0 mph for 45 minutes to complete her very first 5K distance. What started as a way to reclaim her health evolved into a global running journey that took her across the world to earn her Six Star World Marathon Majors Medal before turning 60.Patti opens up about channeling the intense energy of addiction into endurance sports, navigating fear and imposter syndrome, balancing competitive goals with aging, and why she holds onto the memory of her lowest moments so she never has to go back.

Thanks to SoFi for sponsoring this episode! Looking for funding to help grow your business? Get started at SoFi.com/Codie. #SoFiPartner #ad My new book, Own Or Be Owned, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out September 18, grab your ticket to the launch event here: https://contrarianthinking.biz/bigdeal-sexton -cs You've been telling yourself the same story. That you need to work harder on your marriage. That you need to read more books, take more courses, find the perfect framework. Here's the truth: the only thing between you and the relationship you want is believing you need something you don't already have. James Sexton is one of the world's most famous divorce attorneys who has represented clients in more than a thousand divorces. He's seen every way a marriage can fail and every pattern that predicts it. In this episode, he breaks down the exact signs that a relationship is ending, why disconnection happens so slowly you don't even notice, and the simple daily habits that separate couples who last from couples who don't. In this episode, you'll learn: The sound of a dying marriage: why the tone of voice that says whatever or what reveals more than any argument ever could, and how contempt kills connection faster than cheating Why babies don't cause divorce but disconnection does, and how the mental load of parenting makes couples forget that their love built the baby in the first place The menu framework: how offering your partner options instead of expecting them to read your mind creates safety, and why asking do you need space or do you need to talk right now changes everything Why men ask did you have sex with him and women ask do you love her, and what that reveals about how men and women experience betrayal completely differently The eight mile strategy: how getting ahead of your own weaknesses in a relationship disarms defensiveness, and why showing your partner your flaws is the only way they can truly love you ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: The Sound of a Marriage About to End (00:01:33) The What Huh Whatever: How Contempt Kills Connection (00:04:46) The Story Retelling Test: When Your Partner Becomes Boring (00:05:57) The Spiral of Apathy: How Disconnection Happens Slowly Then All at Once (00:07:16) The Text Message Strategy: 30 Seconds That Could Save Your Marriage (00:10:15) The Eight Billion People Problem: Why Your Partner Is Your Favorite Person (00:11:50) The Evidence Test: Cross-Examining Your Own Relationship (00:15:24) Social Media and the Performative Self: Hashtag Blessed While Negotiating Divorce (00:18:06) The Manual We Never Got: Why No One Teaches Us How to Love (00:22:38) Babies and Disconnection: The Crisis That Pulls Couples Apart (00:24:56) You Can't Pretend You Meant to Get Divorced: The Humility of Failure (00:27:29) Men and Women Get Each Other Wrong: The Defensiveness Trap (00:30:10) Creating Safe Space: Why Men Don't Tell You What You Don't Want to Hear (00:34:46) Love Is Not Permanently Gifted, It's Loaned: The Fragility of Connection (00:36:59) Cheating and Infidelity: The 70 Percent Reality (00:39:56) Did You Have Sex With Him: How Men and Women Experience Betrayal Differently (00:42:35) The Economy of Monogamy: What We Owe Each Other in a Committed Relationship (00:47:32) The Imaginary Perfect Partner: Comparing Real People to Fantasy (00:59:19) The Shaving Story: How You Ask the Question Dictates the Answer (01:03:46) The Eight Mile Strategy: Owning Your Weaknesses Before They're Used Against You (01:06:13) The Persuasion Principle: Great Advocacy Doesn't Look Like Advocacy (01:10:57) A Good Lawyer Knows the Law, A Great Lawyer Knows the Judge (01:14:27) The Menu Framework: Listening, Fixing, or Distraction (01:17:48) Does Marriage Still Work: The 70 Percent Failure Rate Question (01:19:45) Chapters in a Long Book: Reframing Divorce as Part of Your Story, Not Failure (01:26:09) The Vulnerability Invitation: Showing Your Weaknesses So You Can Feel Real Love ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

In this episode, Jill sits down with Tania Brown to talk about the tension between success and obedience, and what it looks like to step away from something that is working—even when you don't know what's coming next.Tania shares her own journey through major career transitions, including the moment she left a successful VP role to step into business ownership, and the difficult eighteen-month season that followed.Together, Jill and Tania talk about why letting go of success can be harder than leaving something we hate, what surrender really looks like, and why sometimes God asks us to take the next step before He's willing to show us the whole path.If you've ever felt God nudging you toward something different but struggled to let go of what feels safe, successful, or familiar, this conversation is for you.Connect with Tania Brown Find the gaps in your plan before they find you.Discover your Quit Smart Scorecard for Free.  9 Questions, Under 3 Minutes.Send us Fan MailConnect with Jill O'Boyle:WebsiteInstagram - @jeoboyleFacebook -  @jilloboylecoach  /  @jill.oboyleLinkedInAll the links✨ Rooted & Real RetreatA transformational retreat experience for women ready to step out of survival mode, reconnect with themselves, and create space for what matters most. Learn more here: Rooted & Real ✨ Natural Wellness SupportLooking for natural support for stress, burnout, energy, hormones, or menopause? Jill shares the all-natural plant-extract drops that have helped her and many others take back their life naturally. Learn more here: Plant-Extract Drops

Season 18 begins this week with a new episode of the series "What's Your Story". Philly Boxing Champion and former WBA Cruiserweight Champion Nate "Mr" Miller joins Renaldo on the show to share his story and what he is up to these days.The episode will air on Friday, August 28th and will be released late Saturday night into Sunday Morning.Subscribe to the  @YouTube  channel  @RenaldoMckenzie  Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comEmail us at info@theneoliberal.com

If you are in leadership and want to transition to a new season of freedom in your business and from your business, today's episode is for you. My expert guest today is Michael Walsh. Michael Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker, and author known for igniting passion in the business owners and senior leaders he works with by helping them to drive their established businesses to growth levels beyond their expectations. He has supported hundreds of company owners in their quest for business growth and 3 core freedoms. Freedom in their business, from their business, and because of their business.  Michael has authored three books: Freedom By Design  Thinking Big Is Not Enough Business Growth By Design    CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Website: http://www.walshbusinessgrowth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh/   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial   Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

What does it actually take to become a wise, confident Christian dad—especially if you didn't have a great example growing up? Dr. Mark Moore, author of Wisdom 52: A Fifteen Minute Daily Guide Through Proverbs, joins Kent Evans and Lawson Brown for a practical conversation about biblical wisdom, fatherhood, insecurity, the father wound, and leading your family well. Mark shares openly about growing up with an imperfect father, struggling for decades with insecurity, and learning that professional success can never replace confidence rooted in God the Father. He also explains why dads need other godly men around them, how the wisdom of Proverbs is meant to be lived rather than simply learned, and why your greatest work will rarely be the work you do at your job. You'll hear practical encouragement for dads who want to: Overcome insecurity and "imposter syndrome" as a father Break unhealthy generational patterns Develop biblical wisdom and discernment Build stronger relationships with sons and daughters Stay connected with adult children Prioritize marriage and family over career Understand God as Father more deeply Become the kind of man their family can trust and follow   Mark also gives dads a simple challenge: tell your son you're proud of him, tell your daughter she's beautiful and worth fighting for, and make sure your wife knows she is a priority. Because your greatest work isn't at work. It's at home.   If you want to grow as a Christian father, husband, and man of God, this episode will give you biblical truth and practical wisdom you can put into action today. Learn it. Live it. Lead from a position of security—and go be a Father On Purpose.   Get Wisdom 52 on amazon: https://a.co/d/093caRwA   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OAH5wr0dCAQ -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What happens when a single moment of decision on a family vacation transforms into a million-dollar global movement? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, we sit down with Julie Weiss—author, runner, and widely known as the "Marathon Goddess". Struggling with midlife depression at age 37, Julie went for a barefoot run along the beaches of Kauai, pledging to turn her life around through movement.After joining the LA Roadrunners and overcoming early race-day mistakes, tragedy struck when her father passed away from pancreatic cancer just 35 days after his diagnosis. Channeling her grief into purpose, Julie set out on an audacious mission: running 52 marathons in 52 weeks while working a full-time job. Now at 121 marathons and having officially surpassed her $1 million fundraising goal, Julie shares her "7 C's to Defy Your Limits" and explains why true fulfillment comes from recognizing your inherent worth right now.Which of Julie's "7 C's" resonated most with you today? Are you working toward a goal that feels bigger than yourself? Drop a comment on our latest post or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to let us know!Listen NowEpisode TimestampsKey TakeawaysResources and LinksShare Your ThoughtsConnect with Us:Our website: https://www.marathonjournal.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@marathonjournalFollow us on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/30798607

It's no secret around here that I love expressive writing to reduce the load on my nervous system and reduce the chronic pain I was in for YEARS from Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. After trying everything, it was the missing piece to the puzzle. Why? Well, science shows us that expressive writing is like medicine for both the mind and body. With just a few short sessions, it can reduce inflammation, improve particular blood markers and invite the body into a state of rest and relaxation. I write expressively at least a couple of days a week and when things are hard, you'll find me writing everyday whenever I need to release the pent up emotion, tension and pain that builds up easily in my body. On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when your body hurts, the same one I work through myself. Whether it's a minor ache or pain that just arrived or a more chronic pain that lives deep in your body, this session is for you. Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. Grab your notebook, your favorite writing utensil and let's write together!Books:Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story by Lisa Weinert Amazon / BookshopWriting Prompts:First:* What am I noticing in my physical body right now? Where do I feel stress, tension or pain? Write, list or draw in response to what you feel.Second:* What does my body want me to know? What messages might it be trying to send me? What could I acknowledge and validate?Third:* How do I feel about the messages that spilled onto the page? What needs to be felt on the page so that I can release it in my actual life? How can I move gently into the rest of the day?Affirmation:I give myself permission to honor what my body needs.Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

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Hebrews 12:1-3   Understanding that our lives are like a pencil that God is using to write his story can help us grasp the answers to some key questions. What is my purpose? What is God doing in my life? How do I align my life with God's will?   God is writing YOUR STORY. Psalm 139:16   God is writing THEIR STORY. Acts 17:26-37   God is writing HIS STORY 2 Corinthians 5:20   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Crossroads Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CrossroadsFairOaks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=29f93fab-45f2-4463-9a37-f4ad802326f8  

Anika sat down with Kyle Bailey to explore why home service businesses—from roofers to remodelers—frequently struggle to gain digital traction despite having high-value expertise. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: SEO isn't just about keywords; it's about understanding the "babysitter and therapist" dynamic of the trades. Kyle's transition from decades on the construction site to building a specialized marketing agency offered practical pushback against the "big-box" SEO model, alongside a sharp look at how ADHD and empathy-driven leadership can transform client relationships.   In This Episode The trade floor origin story: Why sawdust and coffee are the foundation of Kyle's marketing perspective Transitioning from physical labor to virtual strategy: How "speaking the language" of the trades wins clients The "internal branding" trap: Why business owners fail when they brand for themselves instead of the customer ADHD as an asset: How neurodivergence reshaped Kyle's workflow, empathy journey, and business operations The "front burner" philosophy: Identifying what actually drives marketing success Why volume-model SEO agencies are failing the trades and how to spot predatory contracts Local SEO strategy: The importance of subdivision-level content and hyper-local relevance The role of LLMs in local search: Why "selfies at a subdivision sign" and other physical proofs matter Building a culture that lasts: Why recruiting and retaining overseas talent beats churn-and-burn cycles   Timestamps 01:51 The Trades Advantage: How years of physical labor formed a blueprint for digital strategy. 05:02 The Branding Trap: Why businesses fail when they market to themselves instead of their customers. 08:57 Reframing ADHD: Turning a late diagnosis into a tool for empathy and operational success. 14:21 SEO Myths: Why the "single-page website" fallacy is killing your local search rankings. 17:28 Hyper-Local Dominance: The strategy of ranking by neighborhood rather than by major city. 21:32 The "Big Agency" Problem: Why expensive, high-volume models are failing small businesses. 27:26 Empowered Teams: The value of building long-term, human-first international partnerships. 36:40 AI Proof-Points: The specific homepage content that actually influences AI visibility. 46:58 Baked-In Values: How to ensure your core principles survive every customer touchpoint.   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: Invisibility Isn't a Marketing Problem—It's a Translation Problem  Many home service owners struggle because they speak in internal jargon rather than the language of the homeowner. Whether it's a confusing brand logo or a website that hides information, business owners often build for themselves. The fix is to walk in the shoes of the customer who just wants their pipe fixed or their kitchen remodeled—not to explain the philosophy behind the business owner's choice of font.   Insight 2: SEO is a Local, Physical Game  The "big city" search volume is a trap. Home service businesses often waste money trying to rank for a massive metropolitan area where competition is fierce and relevance is low. Instead, winning happens at the subdivision level. Content that focuses on specific suburbs or neighborhoods—and provides physical proof (like photos of local work)—creates fast, high-converting wins that build momentum toward larger territory.   Insight 3: ADHD as an Operational Compass  For Kyle, late ADHD diagnosis was a turning point. Instead of fighting a "lazy" label, he learned to offload weaknesses and leverage his unique focus. This translated into a leadership style that favors empathy over berating. He views client and employee struggles not as failures of character, but as challenges of the "toolbox" they currently possess.   Insight 4: Don't Rent Your Foundation  A massive trap for local businesses is signing with "Big Box" marketing firms that lock clients into multi-year contracts and "own" their website assets. Kyle emphasizes that if you pay to build something, you should own the keys. Transparency in ownership is the hallmark of a healthy, long-term client-agency relationship.   Insight 5: AI Doesn't Need a New Index, It Needs Proof  AI is not killing search; it is amplifying the need for documented expertise. Modern AI models cross-reference Google's index with tangible evidence of reality. A simple sentence on a homepage detailing a thousand completed jobs in a specific area is now a primary ranking factor. AI is looking for "proof of life"—and that proof starts with your local footprint.   Insight 6: Empathy is a Business Metric  Whether dealing with a frustrated client or an underperforming vendor, "calling back to the vision" is more effective than arguing. By affirming that everyone is doing their best with their current toolbox, leaders can move past blame and refocus the energy on solving the problem. This empathy-first approach builds the trust necessary to sustain long-term business growth.   Resources & Links Mentioned FrontBurnerMarketing.net (Free rank checker, glossary, and tools) What's Your Story? (Kyle Bailey's upcoming book) Goodfellas (The "13 blueberries" muffin metaphor for process consistency)   About Kyle Bailey   Kyle Bailey spent decades in the trades—from framing houses and roofing to heavy landscaping—before transitioning into the digital space. As the founder of Front Burner Marketing, he applies his boots-on-the-ground experience to help home service businesses navigate the complexities of SEO and lead generation. He is a staunch advocate for business owner transparency, empathy-based leadership, and the power of localized, strategic digital visibility.   Connect with Kyle Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@burnermarketingkyle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekylebailey/ Website: https://frontburnermarketing.net Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it possible to have a career that fulfills you and also brings you joy? My guest, Stephen Shortt, is here to answer that question. Stephen Shortt is an Irish entrepreneur, speaker, and career expert known as the HAPPY People Guy. His mission is simple: to make the world a better place with happy people in fulfilling, rewarding careers. He built the HAPPY framework not as a product, but as a lifeline — during a period when things weren't going the way he wanted, and he needed to figure out what actually mattered. Drawing on psychology, behavioral science, and hard experience, he distilled it into five elements: Highlights, Appreciation, Progress, People, and Your Contribution. The core idea is that happiness is progress towards purpose.  Through the HAPPY People Project, Stephen runs workshops and speaks at conferences, helping high achievers stop chasing the wrong finish line — and get clear on what they actually want, not just what they think they're supposed to want.  He's a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization, a former GSEA Global Chair, and runs ETC Consult in Dublin. He lives in a three-generation home with his wife and two daughters — and is quietly building the life on his own Happy Life List. He founded the Happy People Project and created the Happy Work Life MAP, a framework to help individuals and teams align work and life by design, not by default. In our episode today, Stephen unpacks the framework of his Happy Work Life MAP and how he specifically helps individuals and teams. He is also a career and talent specialist as well as a family business facilitator.    CONNECT WITH STEPHEN  Website - https://happypeopleproject.com / stephenshortt.com   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial   Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson wrap up their walk through 1 Timothy with a practical look at what chapter 6 teaches Christian dads about contentment, money, godliness, spiritual discipline, and legacy.   Paul tells Timothy to "fight the good fight of the faith" and to "guard what has been entrusted to you." For fathers, those commands hit close to home. What are you fighting for? What has God entrusted to you? And what are your kids learning from the things that consume your time, attention, and conversation?   Kent and Lawson unpack the tension between godly ambition and worldly discontentment, why the Bible does not teach that money itself is evil, and how dads can pursue righteousness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness without falling into either passive Christianity or self-reliance. They also explore the relationship between God's grace and personal discipline, and why becoming a godly man requires both dependence on the Holy Spirit and intentional action.   The conversation ultimately turns toward fatherhood and legacy: What are you writing on the hearts of your children through the way you live today? If you could leave your kids one final letter, what would you want them to remember?   If you're a Christian father who wants to lead your family biblically, grow in your faith, study the Bible more effectively, and become a more intentional dad, this episode is for you.   In this episode: What 1 Timothy 6 teaches dads about contentment "The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" explained Godly ambition vs. worldly success How Christian men can fight the right battles Grace, discipline, and the work of the Holy Spirit How to study Scripture by using Scripture to interpret Scripture Building a biblical legacy for your children What it means to guard what God has entrusted to you   You weren't made to drift through fatherhood. Guard what's been entrusted to you—and live like a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3TA7d7RAdHI  -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.   :::

What if trusting God in hard seasons could change how you face fear, pain, and uncertainty? In this episode, Susie Larson shares how to build resilient trust in God, heal from past wounds, and stop striving for control. Watch the full conversation and discover a deeper way to walk with God.I'm so excited to welcome my dear friend Susie Larson back to Visibly Fit. Susie is a bestselling author, national speaker, and the voice behind Susie Larson Live. Her new book, More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him, explores what can happen when we truly give God access to our stories and choose to trust Him—even when we don't understand what He is doing.One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Susie's story about her husband, Kev, and the powerful healing encounter he experienced when he finally allowed God to reach a deep wound in his heart. His story is such a beautiful reminder that God doesn't humiliate His children—He invites us into healing, freedom, and deeper trust.We also talk honestly about the temptation to numb ourselves through distraction, pleasure, busyness, and other shortcuts instead of allowing God to meet us in our pain. Susie reminds us that we can position ourselves on the path of God's promises even when we cannot manufacture a “God encounter.”And if you're walking through a difficult season right now, I hope this conversation reminds you of something important: you can build resilient trust before the storm comes so that when the storm arrives, you know where to stand.Podcast Timestamp[00:00] Podcast preview[01:33] Topic and Guest Introduction[04:14] Susie Larson's New Book[05:10] What God Does When You Trust Him[06:22] Faith vs. Trust[07:35] When the Enemy Attacks Your Identity[08:35] Walking With God at the Pace of Grace[10:06] Discovering Your Identity in Christ[12:42] What It Looks Like to Walk in the Spirit[14:18] Walking in the Spirit vs. the Flesh[16:37] When God Uses Your Triggers to Heal[18:10] Kev's Story of Healing[23:39] Giving God Access to Your Story[25:12] Building Resilient Trust[26:30] The Epidemic of Numbing Out[29:31] Don't Settle in the Day of Crisis[30:48] Building a Spiritual Battle Box [32:27] When Trust Means Rising Up[35:20] You Can Be Powerful Even When You Don't Feel Well[[38:04] Faith-Filled Perseverance vs. Fear-Driven Striving[42:55] Get Susie Larson's New Book[44:27] How to Build Resilient Trust[45:13] Book Launch Invitation and ResourcesResources mentioned:

If you are an individual or a family affected by addiction, and you want to know if there is still hope you can hold on to, this episode is for you.  Our story today will restore your hope as you hear the struggles and then ultimate triumph of my guest, Danny Childress. Danny Childress is the Founder and Executive Director of Rock Bottom Hope, a Christ-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by addiction, mental health challenges, and life crises. After spending nearly a decade battling meth-alcohol addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Danny experienced a life-changing transformation through faith and recovery. Today, he combines his personal experience with years of ministry and as a recovery advocate to help others find hope and healing. I highly recommend you connect with Danny for your own personal restoration or for that of a loved one your heart is breaking over.   Rock Bottom Hope will help you!   CONNECT WITH DANNY Website - Www.rockbottomhope.org   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial   Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

What does real godliness look like in the everyday life of a Christian dad?   In this episode of the Father On Purpose Podcast, Kent and Lawson continue their study through 1 Timothy by unpacking chapter 5. They explore how biblical character is revealed through the way fathers treat aging parents, widows, women, church leaders, and the people closest to them.   Lawson shares honestly about the challenges of caring for his aging mother, the strain it placed on his family, and the unexpected ways God used that difficult season to strengthen his marriage. Kent and Lawson also discuss why honor begins at home, why character matters more than talent, and how your children learn to treat others by watching the way you live.   You'll also learn a practical Bible study method for understanding difficult or seemingly contradictory passages: zoom out, study the wider context, and let Scripture interpret Scripture.   In this episode: How Christian dads can honor and care for aging parents What 1 Timothy 5 teaches about widows and the church Why the way men speak about women reveals their character How fathers model biblical honor for their children The importance of encouraging pastors and church leaders How to study confusing Bible passages in context Why real godliness must show up at home   Your children are watching how you treat people. You are not a father on accident. Go be a Father On Purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!     -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3v5rspjOTA -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What happens when a punishment turns into your life's biggest sanctuary? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, Letty sits down with Claire Boyce—a stepmom, runner, and Greenville native—to explore how running became her anchor through deep childhood trauma, adoption, and family life. Claire opens up about finding her biological family, creating a harmonious blended household with her stepchildren and their birth mother, and the exact moment at a local Turkey Trot that transformed her mindset from a 3:30 half marathoner into a 1:47 athlete chasing a Boston Qualifier. In this episode, we cover:Turning an elementary school discipline lesson into a lifelong passion Using running to navigate identity and adoption trauma Grace, communication, and community in blended families Shaving over 90 minutes off a half marathon PR Why you should never give up when things get hard Connect with Claire & Upward Running: upwardrunning.com Have a story to share? Visit marathonjournal.com or reach out to Letty directly!

You are a seasoned and established leader, and opportunity knocks at your door for another level of authority.    What happens if you say yes to your next transition in leadership? My guest, Amy Throw, answered this call and is here to share her experience. Amy has spent over 15 years in the styling and fashion industry, helping women build confidence, poise, and influence by aligning who they are with how they are experienced in every room they enter.    Although widely recognized as an expert fashion stylist and Executive Presence Coach, she joins us today to pull back the curtain on a different kind of transformation. A significant leadership transition. Recently, a promotion took her from leading a team of 20 to directing 56 people—many of whom had just been her peers. For a leader naturally wired for fast-paced action, this next chapter demanded a complete shift in mindset.  She had to intentionally slow down, reshape her rhythm, and learn to cast a higher-level vision while developing leaders who could grow their own teams with clarity. Amy understands that even the best of leaders have seasons of growth, and her story will inspire you to take that next step and increase your level of impact not only in your life, but in those you are called to lead.    CONNECT WITH AMY Website: https://www.cabionline.com/?pws=styledwithsoul Coaching Website: http://www.amythrow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styledwithpurposebyamy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/styledwithpurposebyamy   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial   Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

Your children will learn far more from the life you live than from the lessons you teach.   In part four of our six-part journey through 1 Timothy, Kent Evans and Lawson Brown explore the practical fatherhood lessons found in 1 Timothy 4. They discuss how dads can guard their families from deception, resist small compromises, grow in godliness and lead by example in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.   You'll also hear why your limitations may help clarify God's calling for your life, how to turn 1 Timothy 4:12 into a simple family devotional and why your spiritual progress matters to everyone watching you—especially your children.   This episode will help Christian dads: Recognize the lies competing for their family's attention Understand why small compromises can lead to larger failures Prioritize godliness over outward success Lead their children through personal example Use 1 Timothy 4:12 for a practical family Bible study Embrace both their gifts and limitations as part of God's calling   Your kids are watching your progress, your failures, your repentance and your faith. Take your role seriously, stay rooted in Scripture and go be a father on purpose.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!   You're not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YdYCJ-GhUAE -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What does it take to miss an Olympic Trials Qualifying mark by just six seconds—and come back hungrier than ever? In this episode of Your Story, Your Why, we sit down with Utah-based marathoner, content creator, and mechanical engineer Michael Ottesen. Known across the running community for his viral race-finish clips and relentless pursuit of a sub-2:16 marathon, Michael opens up about the childhood roots of his high pain tolerance, his grueling four-year journey as an unrecruited walk-on at BYU, and the harsh reality of balancing 100+ mile training weeks with a full-time engineering career and fatherhood. Whether you are chasing a personal best or trying to navigate your own setbacks, Michael's raw perspective on "outsuffering" the field and embracing long-term belief will leave you inspired to step back onto the line. Resources and LinksConnect with Michael Ottesen: Instagram Coaching Platform: Let's Tango Running Follow Marathon Journal: Website

Today's guest is an award-winning science writer whose work has appeared in major publications covering psychology, performance, and human behavior. Her latest book explores how we can stay healthy, ambitious, and productive without burning ourselves out. Drawing on research and insights from elite performers, she argues that lasting success isn't about going faster—it's about finding the right pace.  This is the Story of The Art of Pacing with Elizabeth Svoboda. EPISODE VIDEO ▪ Watch the Entire Episode CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH SVOBODA ▪ Website - Elizabeth Svoboda ▪ Instagram ▪ Facebook ▪ Twitter ▪ LinkedIn ▪ Substack ▪ Purchase the Book - The Art of PacingLEARN MORE ABOUT US▪ Subscribe on YouTube ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.' Podcast: Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram ▪ Sign up for Caspar's newsletter LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested NAD+ supplement. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using code NADOVIM10. Disclaimer: The content presented on the podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

You hear of people who flip houses or flip tables, but my guest today helps people flip their lives in real time. If you feel like you are doing life right, but it doesn't feel right, or you are someone who keeps postponing their life until the timing, money, or circumstances line up, but feel stuck in the waiting…. This episode is for you! J. Lumen is a speaker and thought leader who created The Unknown Bucket List.   A rational philosophy that teaches people: How to reinterpret their lives Recognize overlooked capability Include what they want in their decisions Live without regret Without abandoning their responsibilities Or waiting for the “right time.”   Connect with J. Lumen: Website: https://j-lumen.lovable.app Website: https://theunknownbucketlist.com/home-page/ Website: https://www.resumeyourlife.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jlumen8 Instagram: instagram.com/theunknownbucketlist Facebook: facebook.com/jlumen8 & facebook.com/theunknownbucketlist   CONNECT WITH DEBI Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Free Group Coaching - https://debi.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/group-coaching YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial   Check out my online course! Your Story's Changing, Finding Purpose in Life's Transitionshttps://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Sellerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call

Writing an impact letter can feel overwhelming, emotional, and even re-traumatizing.So why do it?Amie and Alana unpack the purpose behind this powerful recovery tool, explain how it fits into therapeutic disclosure, and discuss why the greatest healing often comes from validating your own experience—not trying to convince your partner to understand.Chapters02:17 Where It Fits in Disclosure03:41 Timing and Personalization07:19 Grief and Ongoing Healing09:03 Your Story and Shared Grief16:44 Writing Makes It Real18:10 Stop Minimizing20:55 Write For You, Not ThemWe'd love to hear from you!Fill out this brief survey to let us know your feedback about the podcast!Register Now!***Use code PODCAST150 to get $150 off any Choose intensive or retreat in 2026!***Courage to Thrive - Join us for this healing retreat for women who have experienced betrayal trauma. It offers a safe, supportive space to process pain, reconnect with yourself, and begin moving forward with strength and hope. Through guided workshops, therapeutic support, and restorative experiences, women leave feeling seen, empowered, and less alone. August 25-28, 2026 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Reclaimed: A Men's Parts-Work Intensive - A transformative 4-day intensive for men in recovery from problematic sexual behaviors, using the Internal Family Systems model to help participants deepen emotional healing, reduce shame, understand their inner world, and live with greater authenticity and wholeness. August 18-21 in Spanish Fork, UT. Housing accommodations available here.

After a week off, O'Shea and T.J. return to the pod and there's a lot to dissect. From CM Punk and Kenny Omega becoming World Champions, to Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins taking us down memory lane things are heating up in the world of pro wrestling. The guys also discuss the Big 3, Rich Eisen's appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story" podcast and they each create a Fantasy Wrestling Faction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices