Are you brilliant? Okay, then explain your genius to a 12-year-old. Bo Mabry takes a year off of school (6th grade exactly) to interview geniuses, er, pepper them with questions, until he can understand what they do. Sure, you can make smart grown-ups understand what you do... but can you Dumb it Down?
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"Thought Design" is an engaging podcast that delves into the transformative power of thought, hosted by life coach Mark Mabry. Each episode invites listeners into compelling conversations with world-class performers across various fields—athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, and thinkers. These guests share the dominant thoughts and beliefs that have shaped their successes and the mental strategies they employ to overcome challenges. Mark Mabry is a professional artist and author. He has studied ...
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My son Bo returned last week from two years of missionary service in northwest Washington State. As you might imagine we were thrilled to see him for the first time in two years. Bo is a character. He loves people, he loves to joke... Here I have a candid conversation with him about his service and about his future. I made this for recording so we …
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Achieving Clarity with D1 cornerback Payton VanSteenkiste
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Payton Van is a freshman defensive back at Brigham Young University. This interview caught him just before the official practices began. Payton was in full training mode... running, lifting, and studying. But the part I wanted to focus on was his mental and emotional preparation. Payton shares his methods for acheiving clarity. He emphasizes that i…
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Welcome to another episode of "Thought Design." Today, we are honored to have Dr. Dennis Deaton as our guest. Dr. Deaton is a distinguished thought leader in the realm of personal development and mindset transformation. With over three decades of experience, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potent…
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Full song included here! I challenged chat gpt and Suno to make a rap out of Eric Sogards message on my podcast!!! It smashed. Stream it here... I guess.By Mark Mabry
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Eric Sogard played at the highest level of Major League Baseball for twelve years. In that time his batting average was .246. For perspective, that is right around the league average. Throughout his career Eric was focussed on mindset He says, "baseball is a game of failure." Because a player only succeeds 3 out of 10 at bats, it takes perspective …
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Dr. Dale Hull: Neuroplasticity, Learning to Walk, and Mental Paralysis
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Dr. Dale Hull was an OBGYN in the middle of a successful career when he failed to complete a backflip on his backyard trampoline this resulted in neck-down paralysis and a four month hospital stay during this time, he was fortunate to have a significant amount of neurological recovery however, despite this progress he still had very little function…
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The only thing we can control is the thought in our head right now. Really it's the only thing. So will you be intentionally about it? Or will you let the other voices in your head run your life? Thought Design is the deliberate choosing of your thoughts based on experience, research, and instinct. If your thoughts really do determine your destiny,…
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Honoring family roots in Buddhism, while finding peace in Jesus
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Chad and Somphien Manivanh both were born into Buddhist families in Southeast Asia during times of war. When they were young children, different Christian refugee programs helped them to get to America, where they continued to search for peace and ultimately found it in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They especially liked that man…
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Before my kids leave home, I sit them down for an exit interview. What did we do right? What did we do wrong? Regrets? Things we're proud of. What do you think about your brothers and sister? Bo is a beautiful kid and the last 18 years have been absolutely wild. Something new every day. Next week he'll get on a plane and fly across the country to b…
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Have you ever had a "rough patch" in your marriage? For me, the functionality of my marriage is directly proportional to my ability to function anywhere else. When I'm sideways with my wife, my mind is preoccupied by it, and I cannot achieve joy or peace. No joy, no peace, if that's not hell, then I'm not sure what is. In my opinion, a person CANNO…
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I'm afraid of stagnation... especially in my relationships... more especially in my relationship with my wife. Nothing scares me more than a situation where we find that the spark is so gone that neither one of us has the energy to reignite it. So I'm preemptively giving myself self-improvement projects that pertain to her. If you're wondering, "wh…
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WE DIDN'T TURN ON AIRPLANE MODE, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE- YOUTUBE SENSATIONS BROCK AND BOSTON MIKESELL
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To see the real time plane crash video, check the link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_pVekhO-yU To see B+B Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_-cD5W5fItaAt_LITgwg TO GET A PERFECT NIGHTS SLEEP https://beddys.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhL65hpbW9wIVwcqUCR0iTQ35EAAYASAAEgLtqPD_BwE TO SEE ALL EXCLUSSIVE BROCK AND BOSTON BEHIND THE SCENES VID…
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How can we build unity with someone who isn't aware that a relationship even exists yet? First, we need to understand that a "Relation" is the basic unity of unit. As soon as you're aware of someone, you have formed a relation. Your choice to love someone, or hate someone, is YOUR CHOICE. Their choice of how they respond is their business. You can'…
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Being a Cop when it's Not Popular- Warren Asmus
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Today I got the privilege of speaking with LA County Sherriff's Deputy, Warren Asmus. From this hour with him I learned many things about the men and women in blue (or tan in his case). First thing is that every cop has plenty of cool stories along the lines of Chasing a criminal, Stopping a murder, breaking up a fight, Stoping a drug deal and all …
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I was asked to speak at our church for the Mother's Day service. Honest, I've never been so nervous to speak before. There are so many heartbreaks all around Motherhood... so that's exactly what I spoke about. The value of heartbreak. This is the audio from the talk... I added a little bit scoring... because I just like music. (Makes me not sound s…
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This woman. How was she so magnetic that she STOPPED JESUS IN HIS TRACKS? Background. Just two days ago, Jesus road in Triumphantly, like a conquering hero, turned over the money-changer tables, and told them that Caeser’s currency wasn’t God’s currency. He stayed there at the temple, surrounded by enemies, teaching and calmly answering venom with …
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Putting Jesus in front of Politics, Mark Mabry with Pastor Scott Sauls
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We're late. But it's about time. Time to start putting our brothers and sisters above our political ideology. But how? How can we righteously fight for our beliefs about how a society should operate AND maintain civility and love... especially among believers. A few weeks ago I read "A Gentle Answer" by Pastor Scott Sauls. His Christ first approach…
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Chasing your real dream with Henry Ammar
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Do you ever just feel like someone is speaking your language? That's Henry to me. We were introduced not long before the podcast and within 3 minutes I felt like a real friend. Henry's story inspires me because he has walked away from a lot of peoples' dream scenarios because his heart is telling him to teach and inspire others. As far as I'm conce…
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Imagine it’s Christmas 2020. We all wake up in matching jammies and do stockings, breakfast, anticipation… and then mom and dad (you now) walk into family room to verify that Santa came. But the room is empty. The kids are around the corner bouncing, waiting for you to give the signal. You stand there stunned, staring at each other. Unable to wait …
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There was no room in the Inn, so Joseph made a spot for Mary to labor in a cave where the animals were sheltered. It was all the Inn Keeper could offer. Soon, Jesus was born. Maybe that night, Mary found the strength to take her baby outside to look at the sky. “Look buddy… see the stars?” Woah, she might have thought-looking up- I’ve never noticed…
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How one man used status to show Jesus his love...
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Hi, welcome to the podcast. I’m mark mabry. Today i’d like to read and elaborate a little bit on a recent instagram post where I introduced a new piece of art that depicts the raising of a 12 year old girl from the dead. We’ll pick up with Jesus preaching in Capernaum. Jesus was getting huge in Capernaum. One day a packed crowd was waiting for Jesu…
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I did an instagram post with a big long caption recently... I thought it was great (; But my wife didn't like it as written, only when I read it to her. I think she was right. So I punched it up a little bit and added some to it. Thanks for listening... Mark
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Continuing the amazing Paul Cardall story
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First thing, I would like to apologize. I have been so busy with the new school year, cross country, and school news/media team; that I have had no time for my podcast, but I finally got a free second and decided to gitter done! This is the second half of our stories with our Billboard-topping Pianist and Podcaster Paul Cardall. If you have not hea…
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Stories of Kindness and Miracles with Billboard Chart topping Pianist and "All Heart Show" Host Paul Cardall
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Paul... For someone with 1/2 heart he sure gave me full heart answers. He gave me more than I needed and more than I wanted. Thank you for your time Paul. Paul Cardall is the #1 pianist on iTunes and Pandora racking in almost 3 BILLION streams on all platforms. He was born with half a heart and he did not let that stop him. A prayer was all he had …
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ALL NEW EPISODES COMING OUT SOON! Thank each and everyone of ya'll for your on-going support. It means THE WORLD to me (:
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Last night I learned a lesson about value... here you go. Love, Mark
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One of the more plain truths of life is that things and people are more beautiful when they are touched by Jesus. When it comes to people, a soul lit by Christ is easier on the eyes and the ears and more approachable. Things touched by Jesus become magnetic and alive.
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Yesterday my dear friend, Mike, texted me. “Clare really wants to be a hair stylist, so naturally…” Clare is 5 years old ... continued Music by Clyde Bawden. Album: Life Song: No Regrets
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If I could count how manny people I've met, Lessons I've learned and friendships that have became from Dumb It Down, That would take some time. Because there is not a number that high. I was just a kid peer pressured by my parents to talk into a microphone. I had everything I could possibly need to succeed, but only I could flip the switch and make…
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Our ADHD experimental Home Remedy- 5 years later.
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Everyone on earth, including medical professionals, were diagnosing my son Bo with ADHD. #nobrainer it was like diagnosing a sumo wrestler as "a little chubby". But Tara and I were hesitant to medicate him at such an early age (11 years). So instead with bought some microphones and begged for a couple of favors from generous friends. The Dumb it Do…
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I took a little time off to do some digging... here is what I found. -mark
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A few months ago we moved to Nashville, in part, so my daughter could pursue her dreams of being a star in music. In the midst of the move we wrote a song that summarized the feelings and pressures of swinging big. Ava, 13, was sweet enough to sit down with me and dive deep into those feelings. Stream "this ain't the same old prayer" wherever you g…
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Get ready to live like you mean it. Meet Mandie Sherman @shermanmandie, currently surviving and living all-in with Cystic Fibrosis. Pay attention to her takes on marriage, child bearing, and kindness. I can't wait for your comments! @itsmabry
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Several months ago I wrote an instagram post entitled “falling on your face”. And now, this morning I find myself in a unique position of getting to take my own advice. Let me read the original post real quick and then I’ll elaborate. The value of falling on your face. I love the story of the leper who jumped through the crowd and “fell on his face…
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This one is a personal story with a personal lesson. I feel like it would be beneficial to share it here. Enjoy! Mark
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Childhood Exit Interview with Mark Mabry III
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This week my son left home, but first I wanted to get his take on the last 19 years. What were his big takeaways? Where did I fail/succeed as a dad? How was his relationship with his siblings? I struggled with whether to publish this or just transcribe and keep it in my journal. It's a bunch of personal stories, but I also feel like there may be so…
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Pulling the trigger. Sometimes it’s the toughest part of an otherwise sure shot. There are times we feel compelled to say something or do something that feels bold. Challenge a friend to change. Commit to a difficult course of action. Turn ourselves in. Or change our mind about something. The biggest question around pulling the trigger is ‘what is …
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Do you think that parents had to shush their kids when Jesus ministered to children? I don’t. When a moment is especially heartfelt and the spirit is there, the kids naturally focus. Even babies. In other words, there’s a different between the social norm called “RESPECT" and the spiritual concept called “REVERENCE.” True reverence is awe and longi…
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"We all break down" was how I started my instagram post this morning. I feel like the topic deserves some elaboration. If you'd like to see the original post, please find me @reflectionsofChrist on Instagram.
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What does your work say when it lands on your audience? Does a meal taste better when it's made with love? Does art hit you harder when it was created in a certain spirit? Does a book speak more loudly when it was written with inspiration? Yes. BUT only to the right audience. I believe there is a spirit to your work, but that spirit will only be fa…
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When was the last time you were steamed at a leader of your church, company, family, or team? It might be worth taking a moment to ask yourself this one simple question. This episode was inspired by Professor Anthony Sweats new book entitled "Seekers Wanted" Enjoy Mark
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Have you ever wondered how to best share your sacred feelings on social media? ... without it blowing up in your face. Anna Macfarlane @Annaistheworst @kidsaretheworst @thingsaretheworst coaches some of social medias big players on how to move their message to the masses. Her takes on authenticity are aimed at someone working on growing their influ…
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Sometimes losing is good. Not just "good for us" as in "getting beat will humble me", but I'm talking about having a bad idea or choice thwarted. We all lose. How we view and respond to that loss is the key to our forward momentum continuing, and to our long term success. Enjoy this First Thing Mark
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We all act different when someone is watching. It's just a thing. Did you know this thing has a name? It's called "the Hawthorne Effect". Google it. Today I wanted to discuss how we might use it to help ourselves and those we love to live better. Enjoy! Mark
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Do you ever feel like you're in a corner? out of options? The only thing that makes it a corner is the angle from which you're seeing it. PERSPECTIVE is the beginning of how we approach anything. In the realm of tools that help us gain perspective is perhaps the super tool... the Holy Spirit. This morning I felt like talking about how to see with t…
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Why does "clever" offend me a little bit? Let me tell you the story of a guy who taught his computer to compose music that fooled the experts into thinking it was Bach... in 1981! This is The First Thing on the Gifted and Lifted Podcast.
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What does "home" mean? How can understanding and defining "home" embolden me to explore the world a little more bravely? I'm adding a new segment called "First Thing" to the podcast. Basically, I'm going to share the first that inspired me this morning. These little segments will be short, usually 3-5 minutes. Enjoy! Mark…
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(SENSITIVE TOPIC) How to fight back school shotings w/SWAT Headman Dave Acosta
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From being a cop, to a SWAT, and everything in between. Dave Acosta is now protecting thousands by teaching us to protect ourselves. He shares his most touching and his most brave stories and brilliant tactics on how to win in a gun fight without a gun. "Shootings will stop once they become unproductive" Once they lose and are afraid of the people …
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"Proponents of Evolution underestimate the strength of their own argument, and Creationists undervalue the brilliance of God." Perry Marshall is a multiple best selling business author and digital marketing consultant. His approach is aggressive and he credits his faith for that. Prior to moving into marketing Perry was an electrical engineer. In 2…
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Cool under pressure with Olympic Luge Athlete Kate Hansen
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Kate Hansen was an unlikely star at the Sochi Winter Olympics. She was one of the top Luge athletes, yes. But that doesn't usually land you on NBC nightly or on Kimmel, or get you tweeted by Beyonce. The reason people wanted to see Kate is because she was able to see beyond the sports moment (not easy considering she had been completely focussed on…
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