The Life Coaching for Men Podcast is your go to resource for developing the best version of you. You want success and happiness at work and at home and Dr. Darin Wilson delivers practical advice that you can implement today. He focuses on areas such as confidence, leadership, relationships, self-worth, health, and purpose. He combines his experience in business and leadership along with his life-coaching wisdom to teach you how to live the life you were meant to live. For more information on ...
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As a modern Catholic guy, it's hard to find the balance. We know that God should come first, but what does that really mean? We know we're supposed to love our wife, but how do I do that when I'm overwhelmed by work and kids? This podcast is dedicated to those guys who really want to grow and become the man God created them to be. You'll find both practical strategies for managing life and better ways to view and engage the world. Join Life Coach Michael Jaquith and take one step closer to s ...
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227 - Why her words hurt so much
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It's very painful for husbands when our wives unleash verbal attacks on us. Yet, we rarely know how to express why this is true even to ourselves. We certainly don't know what to say to our wives - and often get in trouble for trying. Join me in this episode as I compare male to male interactions with the underlying threat of physical violence and …
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226 - Are you too hard on yourself
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Odds are good that the person that has caused the most pain and suffering in your life is...you! If you're at all like me, you know that you can be lazy, mean, and sometimes even vicious if you do not keep a check on your natural weaknesses. So that's what we do! Sometimes we even come to dislike ourselves and treat ourselves in a way we would neve…
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225 - Confront the fears that separate us from God
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The most common instruction in the Bible is "do not be afraid," yet we humans are frequently fearful and worrisome. What's worse is that often we don't even recognize the deeper fears. These are the fears that cause us to pull back from God. Most men suffer from one of the following three fears: God has some limit. I'm too bad or broken for God to …
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224 - Corporate to Entrepreneur with Dcn Charlie Echeverry
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We all intellectually know we are supposed to surrender everything to God. We can generally handle the first several requests God makes. But then, it starts to get more difficult. What do you do when God asks you to surrender what looks like the safety of your family? Join me in this episode as Deacon Charlie Echeverry shares his story of surrender…
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223 - Humility Part 8 - Michaels additions to the Litany
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Pride has always been the worst of the capital sins. I believe that it is the chief sin of our age. After going through the entire Litany of Humility, I felt there was a bit more to be said. This entire episode is simply my additions to the Litany of Humility. You may find some similarity to these. If so, I invite you to join me on my journey. Join…
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222 - Humility Part 7 - Others more than I
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We all know humility is important, but it isn't easy! Particularly in an age where comparisons are forced down our throat by every app and social media source. How are we to respond? In this episode I continue the discussion about humility by exploring the last section of the Litany of Humility. In episode six I talked about the dangers of comparis…
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221 - Depression and suicide in youth with Mr. Whiskey
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Our children are growing up in an environment unlike any previous generations. Technology and cultural expectations have taken away their childhood and forced them to mature faster than ever. This is having some difficult effects. Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a much younger guest who goes by Mr. Whisky. We talk about his work supporting…
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220 - Humility Part 6 - CompariSIN
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Comparison is the thief of joy. Even if we men don't speak our comparisons out loud very often, they still destroy our joy and happiness in life. They take a gift of God that is so good, and make us so terribly unhappy about it. Join me in this episode as I walk through the danger of comparisons and how to steal your joy back. Imagine a kid with a …
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219 - Humility Part 5 - Indirect Wound Fears
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The Litany of Humility is one of the hardest prayers to pray and actually mean. Everyone groans when they first read it. This is a series designed to help us men through this litany and help us find humility. Join me in this episode as I continue to work through the various parts of the Litany of Humility. In this episode, I break apart the indirec…
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218 - Christian Response to Problems with Dr Mark Teague
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A man who enters the world will encounter problems. This is unavoidable. As soon as one is solved, another rises up. Over time this can be extremely frustrating. It's tempting to just start blaming - other people, events, and even God. When a man turns to blame and plays a victim, his life only gets worse. If he continues, he ends up with a life no…
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217 - Humility Part 4 - Direct Wound Fears
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Emotional attacks hurt. They cause wounds that can fester for decades if left alone. Worse, we men are particularly bad at dealing with emotional pain. It's not a surprise that we do not like the Litany of Humility. It's painful to even think about! Deep down, however, we need it. Rather than hiding, drinking, or turning to some pleasure, the Chris…
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216 - Humility Part 3 - Indirect Goods
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The most dangerous part of Pride is how often it hides itself behind seemingly well intentioned lies. Being consulted is a good thing. Being preferred because you've worked hard is also a good thing. The desire of these, however, is not. This does not make sense right away. It's not obvious why this should be so. Join me in this episode as I discus…
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215 - Humility Part 2 - Direct Good
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This episode continues the Humility series where I am exploring the Litany of Humility. This is one of the most painful prayers to pray, and therefore probably pretty important. Pride is one of the greatest sins of our time - and perhaps always has been. As Christians, we are called to combat the pride in our own hearts in a powerful and unique way…
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214 - Miracles and Relationships with Ed Jozsa
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This episode is part 2 of a discussion with Ed Jozsa. In part one (episode 211) he discussed his amazing story of a series of miracles that took place after he went through a horrific accident. If you have not yet listened to that episode, I strongly suggest listening to that first! In this episode he and I take the discussion in a totally differen…
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213 - Productivity with Mark Struczewsk
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So many men feel overwhelmed. We allow the distractions and tasks of the day to be more important than our loved ones. Worse, we often fail to take care of ourselves properly! Join me in this episode as productivity expert Mark Struczewski and I talk about how to change your life, forever. Productivity is not some magic pill or meditation technique…
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212 - Humility Part 1 - What is Humility really
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Humility is one of the hardest and most essential of virtues to grow in. It's painful, embarrassing, and well...humiliating! The hard part is most people don't even really understand what humility is. Join me in this episode as I start a new series on humility. The goal of this episode is just to explore what humility is, how to find our pride, and…
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211 - A Modern Teresa of Ávila with Ed Jozsa
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Sometimes the day that everything goes horribly, even tragically wrong, can be the best thing ever to happen to us. We almost never see it that way at the time, but we worship a God of impossibilities. A God that does things that seem utterly impossible. Join me in this episode as Ed Jozsa shares his miraculous, unbelievable story. After an acciden…
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210 - Fatherhood Is Critical
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Whether you are a father, grandfather, or thinking you might become a father one day, odds are that you aren't giving enough gravity to what that role really means. A father is often even more critical in an older child's life than his mother - and research supports this scary (and politically incorrect) conclusion! Join me in this episode as I exp…
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209 - Day One or One Day
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While Eve was speaking to the serpent, Adam...stood by idle. He did not act. How often do we also fail to act - either entirely or slowly? Join me in this episode as I explore why it is so important to make today "Day One" or obedience to God's will, rather than waiting to obey "One Day" in the future when it's more convenient. God invites us to ob…
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208 - Dealing with Critical Race Theory with Dr George Maurer
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If you have children that are currently being educated, you need to know about the attacks coming under the label of "Critical Race Theory." CRT is devastating to children - it causes confusion, guilt, blame, and a lifetime of misunderstanding. It's also demonic in origin. Join me in this episode as CRT opposition expert Dr George Maurer walks thro…
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207 - Encounters With God with Joshua Marcengill
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We worship a God of miracles. Sometimes they're subtle or slight - but sometimes they're not! Sometimes the miracles are so big and powerful we're left to wonder how we ever doubted. Join me in this episode as Joshua Marcengill shares his story about God's powerful and miraculous intervention in his life. Multiple times in his story, God brings a p…
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206 - Demons Are Real
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Many today want to deny the existence or importance of the spiritual realm. It's scary, confusing, and often overwhelming. Yet, we would be foolish to not take it seriously. We know that it's real and has real power in our lives. Join me in this episode as I give some high level guidelines for some things you need to be aware of as a Catholic about…
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205 - Leadership and Empathy with Lancy Cayko
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A lot of us take great confidence in our technical skills. We may be the very best at our jobs of all the competition, but if we cannot connect on a personal level then we are going to struggle. Join me in this episode as Lance Cayko walks through his journey of learning to connect with others, and eventually with God. So often we run from God - or…
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204 - Balance the Faith and Work
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This is a tough time to be in a corporate environment and be a Catholic. There's a tremendous number of powerful assaults on the truth and teachings of goodness going on everywhere. Many men are intimidated and unsure how to balance what seems like an impossible mix: providing for their family while also speaking the truth. Join me in this episode …
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203 - The Ten Commandments with Ed Van Buskirk
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Virtually everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments. Yet, surprisingly, most of us can't actually name all ten. If we can't even name them - do you really think we're actually keeping them? Some people might even wonder if they're still relevant in our lives today. Join me in this episode as Ed Van Buskirk and I talk about the value and necessity …
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202 - How To Surrender
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We hear all the time that we need to surrender something to the Lord. Sure, it sounds good, and is probably a good thing to do - but how do we actually do it? Sometimes surrendering that particular thing kind of feels almost like a little bit of death! Sometimes it actually is. But we still have to do it anyways. Join me in this episode as I walk t…
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201 - Burn The Boats with Kevin Phillip
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Sometimes God asks us for little things. A little adjustment here or there. Sometimes He asks us to do things that scare the...poop out of us. How we respond to His call tells us a lot about ourselves. All too often we crumble and falter. But we don't have to! Join me in this episode as Kevin Phillip shares his story of God's call to ministry throu…
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Every human has a great number of pieces, parts, and facets to themself. Finding balance is often difficult - commonly one piece (perhaps a lustful piece) takes over control and we seem "surprised" with where we end up. Things get really bad when we confuse a "piece" of ourself for the actual "self." Who is the real "I" that lives beneath all our d…
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199 - God's Patience with Scott Maderer
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So often in our lives, God is moving pieces that we don't see, or at least understand. We commonly are so focused on the moment we fail to see the bigger picture. Commonly we fear that things are so bad there is no way even God could bring good out. But there are also those blessed moments where God lets us really see back in time - see the beauty …
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198 - Deacons of Hope with Dr Kevin Cummings
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The Pro-Life cause is near and dear to many Catholics' hearts. Yet, a lot of us, with good intention, write a check, pray, and hope that's enough. Here's a great story about a group of Deacons who set out to do more. Join me in this episode as Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings shares the story of Deacons of Hope. While based in Kansas, they are looking to …
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196 - Time and Purpose with David Buck
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Most of us believe that God has a plan for us. Probably even a purpose...but do we know what it is? Have you done the work to really connect deeply with God's plan for you? If so, have you gone even further and aligned your time, your calendar, and your life with that purpose? Join me in this episode as David Buck shares both his story and his wisd…
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197 - How To Find The Real Issue
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We all get triggered. Some of us, frequently. When we get triggered, we love to point the finger at the other person, at the situation, even at God. But what if the right person to point the finger at is ourselves? My claim to you is that you have the power to solve your own triggers, to create your own responses that you choose. You can do it by f…
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195 - The Trap of Addiction with Logan Hufford
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There are some addictions and traps that God lets us get out of pretty easy, but there are some that are really tough. Often we persuade ourselves that we can do it, or that it'll be enough to just get mostly clean - but we're wrong. We delay the healing through self deception. Join me in this episode as Logan Hufford shares his story of a severe s…
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194 - Community and Mentorship with Terry Allen
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Most of us have been blessed repeatedly in life by another person offering wisdom and perspective. Sometimes it was a formal mentorship, sometimes simply a random passing. There's something fundamental to the human experience to learn from and be in community with other humans. Our modern world is quietly suffering in extreme isolation. We've never…
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193 - Escape Addiction with Nico Morales
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Addiction can leave one feeling utterly trapped, helpless, and powerless. It's so hard to escape, and even harder yet to hold onto hope. Yet we are never too far gone for God's mercy. Join me in this episode as Nico Morales shares his amazing story of addiction, escape, falling again, and escape again. God's love and grace are what save us all, but…
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192 - Suffering and Marriage with Steve Thomas
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"Marriage is the primordial sacrament" - a comment understood by almost none of us. We know that marriage matters, intellectually at least. But how do we actually live out our marriage? How do we capture that sacramental grace in a practical way? Join me in this episode as Catholic author Steve Thomas and I walk through what it means to be a man wh…
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191 - Music and Purpose with John Michael Talbot
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The early church (and much of the modern Eastern church) had this strong Contemplative component that provided a powerful basis for Christians. This component is, sadly, mostly missing from our modern western Latin Rite Catholicism. But what if what we lost is actually really important? What if we need both contemplative time and community life at …
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190 - Differences Between Coaching and Therapy
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One of the most common questions I get is what are the actual differences between Coaching and Therapy. While there are some common challenges between them, there are also some significant differences. Coaching, much like in a gym, is much more of a push to do your best. Therapy, at it's finest, is a gentle nurturing restoration of traumatic damage…
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189 - Conquering Addiction with Ryan Penley
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We all get into a low slump at times in our lives. Some of those times are lower than others. Most men, when we get into a sticky and dark situation, really struggle to accept help. It seems like simply too much. Join me in this episode as Ryan Penley shares his story of addiction, and how one man's tenderness and gentleness finally cut through his…
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188 - A Conversion Story with Bill Yoh
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So often, when God tells us His plan, we resist. We fight it, we avoid it, we might even ignore it. But the Hound of Heaven is not so easily avoided. Sometimes it might take more than 40 years, but He comes for us relentlessly. Join me in this episode as Bill Yoh shares his life and conversion story. We talk through some of his difficult moments an…
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187 - Let Go Of The Past
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We all know we're supposed to forgive. It should be simple, it should be straightforward. But the truth is it's not only complicated, but extremely difficult. Often we don't even realize when we're failing to forgive. Historians often say that those who do not study the past are doomed to repeat it. I would add that those who do not forgive past hu…
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186 - Follow Gods Plan with Brandon Davis
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Most of us already feel overwhelmed, like we cannot get everything done we need to. The thought of slowing down to do something else feels impossible. When God suggests a path that isn't already on our list - it's hard. Yet often, when we surrender the first fruits of our time to God, He gives us far more in return. Join me in this episode as Brand…
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185 - How To Understand Women
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Whether you're married or not, it's a safe assumption to say you've been confused by how women think. All men are, at least sometimes. But what if there were at least some guidelines to help you better understand her? Join me in this episode as I offer you 10 different perspectives on specific ways that women think differently from men. I also offe…
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184 - Radical Catholic Responsibility
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We love the stories of the heroes, the underdogs, and the winners. We revel in the touchdown throw that wins the superbowl. We sometimes even cry as the hero in the movie sacrifices everything. Yet we so often fail to live our potential in our own lives. What if "taking radical responsibility," "extreme ownership," and "radical accountability" are …
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183 - Catholic Parenting with Nancy Bandzuch
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It's always been hard to be a parent of a large family. It's even harder these days. The entire culture often seems aligned against us. Even our own church members often seem upset with large families during mass. It's often lonely, isolating, and so frustrating. But you're not alone. Join me in this episode as Nancy Bandzuch talks about the new sh…
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182 - Stop Fighting with Daryl Dittmer
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Surrender is a funny concept. Sometimes we need to fight for what's right. Sometimes we just need to surrender and accept what is. Always, we are in a struggle to balance the two. Join me in this episode as Daryl Dittmer and I discuss how to build a life that is fulfilling and purposeful. We all come from broken beginnings - some more broken than o…
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181 - Encouraging Youth with Ahmard Vital
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Are frustrated and unsure about how to really reach your teenage (or even 20's) son? Have you tried a lot, but they just don't seem interested? Maybe your son isn't yet a teenager, but you're worried because other dads you know have shared some unsettling stories? Join me in this episode as Ahmard Vital shares both his story, as well as practical l…
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180 - How To Seek Greatness
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So many men are slowly dying inside as they choose comfort or convenience over the greater calling that God has placed within their lives. Mostly because that battle is scary! It will cost you greatly. The cost to inaction, however, is actually greater. Join me in this episode as I talk about how it takes a balance of both humility and magnanimity …
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179 - How to discern a change
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There's a number of times in life we come to a potential crossroads in our life. We can either stumble along on our own, or we can bring God into the process. One of those works a whole lot better than others Join me in this episode as I discuss how you can include God in your discernment process and make a decision that you will respect. To stand …
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178 - Entitlements and Frozen Pipes
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It's not common for an event to take over your life. In that list is frozen main water supply during winter. That's the story that starts this podcast episode. It's funny how God takes away anything we choose over Him. While often extremely painful, it is effective at pointing out our entitlements. Join me in this episode as I share how a really ho…
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