Best Uncommon Normal Podcasts (2024)

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175 - How to Cultivate Happiness That Hinges on Honesty 7:17

2d ago7:17

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We give self-talk its own category and unreined license to belittle and badger. Under labels like inner critic, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, these self-directed lies appear safe. But maybe we’ve normalized lying to ourselves about who we are and what we’re worth. Perhaps we’ve underestimated the impact of repeating self-condemnation and shar…

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106: 5 Things Holding Your Marriage Back 1:00:10

3d ago1:00:10

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Sometimes it's not about adding things, but taking things away. In today's episode we talk 5 things we had to let go of in our relationship in order to survive. Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would …

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Woodsmanship: "Secrets of the Wind" Part 1 1:38:57

8d ago1:38:57

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This week Alan Altizer begins the start of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. This five-part series begins by breaking down the physical components of the wind and how animals utilize them on a day-to-day basis. Alan stresses the importance of understanding the animal’s perspective, not the hunter’s, when hunting mature animals. Once the hunter unde…

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174 - This Is What God Actually Sees When He Looks at You 7:09

9d ago7:09

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Set out to reflect Jesus like a mirror and you come face-to-face with your list of what you lack. Your squabbles and squeamish fears, your flat-out insecurity and sneaky pride. The features you’d change. The less-thans and not-likes and labels confirming your unworth. Links mentioned: It’s not too late to join the #ReflectJesus challenge! Grab the …

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173 - How to Navigate Mountains, Enneagram Differences, and Elections 5:48

17d ago5:48

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I find what works on a mountain also applies to our relationships with our Enneagram opposites and how we approach an election. Links mentioned: Discover your Enneagram number and how it helps you love your neighbors well HERE. To get a short, doable tip in your inbox every week to help you get to know your neighbors, sign up here. Read the written…

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Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame 1:01:42

16d ago1:01:42

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TBM Owner, T.J. Conrads and former PBS President Jim Akenson introduce the newly formed Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame. The Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame Inc. was created to preserve the rich history of bowhunters who hunt with longbows, recurves, and selfbows. The organizational goal of TBHOF is to recognize and honor individual sportsm…

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Backtrails: A tribute to Jay Massie and The Moose John River with Gene Wensel. Ep. 224 52:12

16d ago52:12

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Gene Wensel graciously shares stories of floating Jay Massey's Moose John River in Alaska with his friend Paul Bruner in pursuit of moose and caribou. Jay was one off the incredible outdoorsmen in modern times and defined the best parts of traditional bowhunting while living the ethics of the hunt. So, pull up a chair and join Gene and Alan Altizer…

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Improvise, Adapt, Overcome! 1:04:39

21d ago1:04:39

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On this episode, Alan and Dalton talk adaption in the whitetail woods as the season progresses. Join in on this woodsman-centric conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Rodrigue and Dalton Lewis

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175. Binge Eating as an Act of Rebellion? 18:34

22d ago18:34

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Even though many of us want to stop binge eating, there's still an element of pleasure associated with the act of overeating "bad" food in secret. Dietitian Kait shares how the desire to rebel and be "bad" can manifest as binge eating. This is a reflection piece to help you better understand yourself and your relationship to food. You can ORDER How…

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No Supernatural Works No Salvation 50:43

23d ago50:43

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Send us a text Ok so I got to work on my timing with God. I say well Lord what shall I talk about next then read a book and/or the bible and I have another eight messages added to the Q. To be honest it is not easy walking with a God who knows everything. And I am always honest. No but like I was going to finish my 2nd Election message which initia…

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172 - How to Find Light Amidst Darkness & Joy in the Mess 6:56

24d ago6:56

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David finds himself in a spot many of us do today, sandwiched between the ugly and awful repercussions of a severed relationship with God and the invitation to find oasis in the here-and-now as we wait for full glory. Links mentioned: Check out Begin Within: A Gratitude Series. Get the weekly story in your inbox to cultivate year-round, ripple-effe…

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Saul For President 15:31

24d ago15:31

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Send us a text Well as I was thinking about this election coming up, I saw a story in the bible that seems to fit the bill perfectly. I think for anyone who is to vote in this election you should consider this story and remember, God will give us the desires of our hearts. And you can thank Him that he holds back some of those desires. So just a qu…

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Election 1:36:15

28d ago1:36:15

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Send us a text Ha, it’s not what you think. Well, that is if you thought that this was going to be about the upcoming elections. Nope, this is about the ELECTIONs as per what the bible states about the word. This word “election” has been the topic of many good discussions, and worse decisions of course, as we have many denominational and non-denomi…

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171 - How to Find With-Ness When You Feel Alone 6:49

1M ago6:49

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With-ness. Could there be a word that sits closer to the tender heart of God? It strikes me while praying for North Carolina, Chaing Mai, and Florida how God’s promise to join us as we gather in His name (Matthew 18:20) reveals His desire 1) to be with us and 2) for us to be together. Links mentioned: To get a short, doable tip in your inbox every …

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170 - How to Reflect Jesus Like a Mirror (In 3 Specific Ways) 7:57

1M ago7:57

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A reflection is a mirror image. It captures the slightest tilt of the head, a shift in posture, merriment in the eye, or sorrow squeezing eyebrows together. It’s not static, but fluid, transcribing in real-time every stray hair and sigh, every question etched in a facial expression. The fullness of emotion, the details of dress, the way we slump or…

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How To Read Your Cook Book 46:08

1M ago46:08

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Send us a text No this is not about reading a cookbook but about, as you read your bible, you will be cookin’ for God. It’s kinda like the turkey cooking itself. Well, but the source of the fire is the Holy Spirit and so but to be on fire you will have to contain the source, therefore you will need to be filled with the Holy Spirit: Matt 3:11 - I i…

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More Than A Conqueror 59:04

1M ago59:04

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Send us a text OK so let’s go into the scripture that eventually leads us into the, “more than a conqueror” claim, and yes line-by-line because it will be important for us to understand why you may not be operating at the best version level of yourself. Yes, this is the true and real point of this message, but God has me setting the reasons in orde…

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169 - Normalize The Uncommon: What Happens When We See The People In Front Of Us 7:09

1M ago7:09

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What if I were a bit more like her? Noticed details and demeanor, presence and absence? Gave others a glimpse of how we each matter to God? Links mentioned: Discover your Enneagram number, what we love about you, how your Enneagram strengths help you love your neighbors well, and how to best love your neighbors with different numbers HERE! Around t…

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The Antichristianization Of A Nation 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Send us a text This message is based on my reading of many books including but not limited to, and my most recent read, The Dragon’s Prophesy written by Jonathan Cahn. I have also read others that also touch on the end times which scripturally includes and will include within the books of the bible Daniel, Ezekiel, Matthew, and the book of Revelati…

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168 - How to Adopt Maybe He Will Kind of Faith 6:42

2M ago6:42

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When we’re walled on every side by insurmountable, when the odds aren’t in our favor, when there’s no action or inaction that’s risk-free, what do we do? Because sometimes it appears there isn’t a way out. Maybe you’ve been there, or that’s where you are today: pinched between bad and also bad. You need an immediate and miraculous rescue. Let’s tur…

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Shoulda Bought A Hunda No It's Not It’s Called Tongues Untwistered 1:29:16

2M ago1:29:16

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Send us a text Ok so we are now going to cover tongues: 2 Cor 12:10 - to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. So, because of the current condition of the church which is that we are in the Laodicean church age, and man…

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105: Forgiving Your Parents 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Parents are supposed to build us up, but sometimes they can can tear us down. In today's episode we talk about forgiving your parents, why not forgiving is hurting yourself, what forgiveness is & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warne…

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Woodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Dalton Lewis. Ep. 223 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

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Pull up a chair and join in on a discusion between Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis on early season shooting, scouting, and setups in preparation for the opening of season. This is a continuation of Early Season Techniques which featured Nathan Killen in Part 1. These two buddies discuss their approaches and reasoning utilized to zero in on locations …

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167 - How to Thrive on Your Tiny Slice of Right Now 6:29

2M ago6:29

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When we feel welcome, we come back. Kids know this instinctively. As adults, we might have to unravel what we’ve learned about hospitality because we’ve somehow begun caring more about keeping our house clean than putting our guests at ease. Our efforts, though good-intentioned, may sabotage what we truly want: for others to feel at home in our hom…

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Can You EAR Me? 39:37

2M ago39:37

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Send us a text Do you react without knowing how God would react or do you respond according to your built up and ready at any given moment relationship with God? This message is about the difference between those two words and what happens when we do one or the other. Let’s dictionary.com them in order to lay a good foundation: D-Com REACT – to act…

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God Does Not Love Everyone 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Send us a text I am not sure if I'm trying to dispel the myth that if you just wait until your last dying day before surrendering to God that it will all work out. And but the obvious thing in that very statement is that most of us will not know when our last living day will be. Ok Je….beeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Or maybe I tired of hearing from so many bel…

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He Who Spares His Rod Hates His Son 37:08

2M ago37:08

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Send us a text My thought when I read this scripture is that it maybe should have stated, “he who spares his rod hates his son and sets himself up for correction from God Himself.” Yes, this way of saying this is not new, it is just a combination of scriptures that are included in this message. The original title to this message was, “disciplining …

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166 - How to Navigate the Good and Beautiful Mess of Missional Living 7:05

2M ago7:05

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When we feel welcome, we come back. Kids know this instinctively. As adults, we might have to unravel what we’ve learned about hospitality because we’ve somehow begun caring more about keeping our house clean than putting our guests at ease. Our efforts, though good-intentioned, may sabotage what we truly want: for others to feel at home in our hom…

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174. Body Confidence Means Taking Aligned Action 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Want to boost your self-confidence and feel healthier in your body? It starts with getting crystal clear on how you want to look, feel, and show up in the world. From there, you can take targeted action to become that ultimate version of YOU. Registered Dietitian & author Kait Richardson explains how to do this without restrictive dieting or becomi…

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Woodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Nathan Killen and Alan Altizer Ep. 222 43:05

2M ago43:05

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Hunting season is nearly here. Join friends Nathan Killen and Alan Altizer as they sit down to discuss advanced methods of scouting and setting up on whitetail, with a heavy focus on older class bucks. These two discuss in great detail their approaches to early season whitetail. This is woodsmanship at a top level. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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A Tribute to Bowhunter Stanley Rodrigue Ep. 221 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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On May 26, 2024, we lost our friend and PBS member Stanley Rodrigue. Stanley not only bowhunted the right way, he loved his family and friends as he lived his life the right way. Share with us this tribute to this good man's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Rodrigue and Dalton Lewis

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Temporary 28:54

2M ago28:54

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Send us a text Even if you lived to a good ripe old age, this message rings completely true. No one has ever, can ever, or will ever, prove this one truth statement false, and that is that, somehow you will be able to take anything with you when you die. Ha, listen, you do not even get to take your body with you, how is it that we could, in any way…

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173. Top 3 Supplements for Active Women (at any age!) 26:03

2M ago26:03

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These are the 3 supplements I recommend for active women. Whether you're in your reproductive years, pregnant, post partum, perimenopausal or post-menopausal, you'll benefit from learning about these 3 supplements. You can PREORDER How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Diet ...on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠her…

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165 - What Peace Is Like in Our Honest, Everyday Lives 6:09

2M ago6:09

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Are you longing for soul rest too? Grace that holds? Peace that lasts? Let’s name it together. Links mentioned: To get a short, doable tip in your inbox every week to help you get to know your neighbors, sign up here. Read the written version of this episode HERE.By The Uncommon Normal with Twyla Franz

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104: How You're Making Life Harder For Your Kids 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Letting your children fail is hard. Watching them experience disappointment, frustration & discomfort is painful. But sometimes, it's what they need. In today's episode, we talk making life easier on our kids, letting them fail, consequences, shame & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but …

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Long Suffering With Yourself 27:34

3M ago27:34

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Send us a text You're not a born-again spiritual grown up so give yourself some time. Far too often we encounter the Born-again experience and then want to get out on the street and start preaching something we don't even know yet. I know we can't help ourselves I was one of those, and unless God gave you a download of the whole Bible with all the …

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164 - What To Do When We Can’t Go Back to How It Was 5:53

3M ago5:53

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Consider this: What if the multi-faceted masterpiece of your God-given strengths and life experiences helps you reflect Jesus in a way that literally no one else can? Links mentioned: To get a short, doable tip in your inbox every week to help you get to know your neighbors, sign up here. Read the written version of this episode HERE.…

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172. Perfectionism with Food & Body Will Keep You Stuck 30:05

3M ago30:05

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Are you... Self-critical about your body and food choices? Rarely satisfied with positive results? Seeking approval and acceptance of others? Critical of other's eating behaviors or bodies? Struggling with vulnerability around food & diet? You might be a perfectionist! This episode with RD and author Kait Richardson will help you understand how you…

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