As ambassadors for Jesus, people should know that's who you represent. We want to talk about God's Word so that you learn God's instructions, His promises, and His convictions; and apply them to your daily living. As you begin applying God's Word to your daily life, our hope is that you grow as an ambassador for God. Ambassadors that encourage people to return to friendly relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
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Heal and relax with guided visualizations and meditations led by Dr Kathy Gruver, PhD. Dr Gruver is a health and wellness expert, award-winning author, TV Host and public speaker. She has over 23 years of experience in the health fields and these guided sessions will help you to improve your health and your life. Reduce stress, improve healing and boost your immune system using these easy to follow visualizations. (Please note: these do not intend to prescribe or diagnose any medical conditi ...
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Most people have a poor relationship with money. It is often one the greatest stresses and obsessions. How can we think about money differently is valuing what we are worth? How can we do business differently? What's the difference between being rich and wealthy? This an so much more in this #podcast episode on #money.…
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E272 What Part of You Needs Acceptance and Love?
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Consciously we may think we are a whole human, but we are actually made up of smaller parts physically, emotionally, and spiritually. How would your life change if you started seeing and appreciating the different parts of you? In this episode we discuss how to start perceiving differently and take care of the needs your smaller parts have of love …
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The words we use carry an energy and meaning, and sometimes the same word means very different things to different people in different circumstances. In this #podcast episode we discuss how some generic words like happy, angry, why, and sorry are so limiting and can be misunderstood easily by others, leading to communication breakdowns. We can use …
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E270 Duck, Duck, Dog and Shaking Things Off
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Have you ever watched ducks fight and then shake their feathers? Have you ever watched a dog shakes themselves? Wonder why? In this episode we discuss how we can literally shake off things just like the animals, and avoid the risk of experiences and situations getting stuck in our bodies. Taking cues from the animals is good medicine for our bodies…
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E269 Attracting Wealth, Abundance, and Well-Bein
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Contrary to popular belief, the law of manifestation isn't about day dreaming on the couch and walking out to see a new Lamborghini on your driveway. Learn how you can actually attract wealth and abundance (and yes they are both every different things) and increase your overall sense of well-being each and every day.…
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What's on your desk and why? Tune in to see what rosemary, a terracotta pig, a tree of life coin, an owl picture, an Incan cardinal image and rose oil are doing on our desks in another "What's on Your Desk" episode. We start the discussion and follow the rabbit hole on where the discussion takes us.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Can you take a few minutes each day to incorporate self care, even while you are doing something else? Absolutely! We discuss how you can find self care practices that work for you and share some examples like a hand massager, audio books, and breathing are simple examples that can make a big difference to your day.…
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here are lots of traditions and expectations around the holidays, and there are lots of traditions and expectations in our daily lives you've been indoctrinated to believe. Do these traditions still serve you? Would you like to start new traditions? In this episode we discuss the importance and unimportance of different traditions so you can decide…
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E265 How Can I Take Time for Myself Today?
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Most people understand the importance of taking time for oneself, but most don't thinking it will take hours out of their day that they don't have. But what if you can take time for yourself while doing other tasks, or in ways that only take a few seconds or a few minutes? In this episode we discuss some practical ways you can start taking time for…
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Would you go back and change one thing in your life, or take $1 million dollars? Do you love who you are becoming? In this episode we discuss how we are loving the people we are becoming and some of the changes we both have made in the last five years as we have done the Fire and Earth podcast. Can you love who you are, and who you are becoming?…
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E263 Excuses for Not Improving Your Life and Letting Go
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Is something holding you back from having what you really want? It may even be a secondary gain that you are not consciously aware of that is making it hard to change. In this episode we discuss some of the most common excuses people make for not improving their life and how to overcome them.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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E262 Expressing Gratitude for a Roof Over Your Head
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You are probably grateful to have a roof over your head, but how do you express it? There are several ways to express gratitude that we discuss in this episode, and some of them you probably never even considered... and we aren't just talking about houses.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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You probably think you are protecting kids and adults when you don't share certain information or make choices for them, but what if you are actually hurting them and just delaying the inevitable. It's much easier to control the narrative than have the narrative control you when things come out anyway. And what if your protection is actually taking…
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E260 Psychedelic Journeys and Dying Every Day
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Once you know, you cannot un-know what you have seen or experienced. You are forever changed. In this episode Kathy shares what she learned from one of her psychedelic journeys and how we are all dying a little each day and becoming new as we experience and shed our old self. Actually dying a little every day is the only way we can become a new per…
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How much progress are you making each day? Probably a lot more than you give yourself credit for. In this episode we discuss changes and how to assess your progress including comparing yourself, reference points, celebrating wins, and so much more...By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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E258 Are You Interested in Psychedelics and Plant Medicine?
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Are you interested in psychedelics and plant medicine, but don't know how to get started or know if it's right for you? In this episode we discuss some of the basics around intention, self or guided journeys, sitters, guides, integration, and what you should know and be aware of if you want this experience. You get the trip you need, not the one yo…
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E257 Your Unique Qualities and Connecting with Others
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What makes you unique may also make you very special. In this episode we discuss a unique quality each of us have, how we use it, why we love it, and how the world benefits from everyone's unique gifts and helps us connect and serve others.By Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford
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Has anyone ever done a kind things for you? How did you feel? Have you ever done a king thing for someone else? How did you feel? In this episode we dig into ways you can show kindness and literally change the course of human events by doing small acts of kindness that only take a few seconds. Those acts come back over an over again and make you an…
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Do you ever make assumptions when you make decisions? Whether you realize it or not, you make lots of assumptions and those assumptions hurt you and hurt your relationships. In this episode we discuss how sometimes having the awkward or uncomfortable discussions, giving people an option to serve and work through things with you, and having more ope…
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When we make assumptions, we usually suffer twice... and the suffering in anticipation, anxiety, or fear of what may happen is usually much worse than the event itself. In this episode we discuss getting rid of assumptions so you can get on with your life. Those 'what ifs' that keep us up at night are simply dragging us into an unknown negative fut…
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Do you feel weighed down because you haven't forgiven someone? Are you holding a grudge because of something someone else did to you? Have you actually forgiven yourself? In this episode we talk about forgiving yourself and others so you can get back to a place of self and lighten burdens you may still be carrying around. You can't fly if you are h…
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E244 Incorporating the Sacred into Every Day
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Do you honor the sacred and build sacredness into each day? If you read that and thought WTF are you talking about, then this episode is for you since most people misunderstand what sacred is, but when you listen you will see how it is an important practice to increase your gratitude, peace and feeling of connectedness... and who doesn't want that?…
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E243 Plant Medicine Woman and Changing Your Name with MisT Magdalena Grac
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Have you ever felt like something needs to change in your life or you will die? Most people feel this way at some point in their life. And in this episode we have the opportunity to hear from MisT Magdalena Grace and how she changed her life with plant medicine and spirituality. She felt something wasn't quite right.....the money she made wasn't wo…
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You might think nothing is really changing, since you are with yourself each and every day. But, has someone ever told you "wow, I can believe how much you've changed" or have you said that to someone else? It's true that often change requires a consistency and diligence over a period of time, but may change isn't really as slow as you think? We ex…
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Have you ever received great inspiration in odd places: the shower, the toilet, the beach? In this episode we discuss where we have received some of our best ideas and why allowing, surrendering and asking the right questions and then letting the universe work its magic is usually the way to receive your greatest downloads.…
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E240 What Literary Character Would You Be?
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Do you have a favorite literary character? Someone you respect and admire whether fictional or factional? In this episode we talk about two of ours and transport you to Arthurian England and a dirty old man, to see what we can learn about embracing and embodying these sometimes alter-egos to help us be more authentic and powerful to create the like…
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E234 Find the Moments of Beauty with Valerie Anne Burns
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We are joined by two-time cancer surviver Valerie Anne Burns, who is not only a survivor but a woman who have reinvented herself over and over again. Do you want a change in your life, or need a little courage to get through? Then listen to this episode where she shares about finding a purpose, appreciating beauty, hummingbirds, the gift of autopil…
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Complexity usually comes with the expensive price tag of worry and anxiety. What would happen if you simplified your life? Would you feel more peace, joy, and happiness? In this episode we share some examples of how more, and more complication is usually not your best option. And what can happen when you start making little steps to live simply. Mo…
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Can you accept what is, and be present in the moment? Are you judging and calling things good or bad, instead of saying "we'll see?" "When people see things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad." Lao Tzu. Can you withhold judgement and be grateful for the unanswered prayers and choices…
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How often to do you stop to enjoy the little things in life? Watching the squirrels and gnats. Appreciating the small wins and simple things you can be grateful for. Or are you the kind of person that is only looking for the big things and ignoring or under appreciating the beauty that is right in front of you? In this episode we share some simple …
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In this episode we share a few items we keep around our offices and the meaning behind each one. Not only do you learn a little more about each of us, but each item we discuss ultimately leads to some discussing some tips and wisdom on simple things you can do to unlock your potential. Learn why Kathy is so excited about a tissue box, a little book…
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If you are like most people, when you first meet someone new in the first few minutes you hear the question: "So what do you do?" How to you feel and respond when someone asks you that question? In this episode we discuss how putting yourself in a box, identifying with labels, labeling and judging other people, and you are not just one thing, are s…
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E226 Is That You Universe or My Expectations and Ego?
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Have you ever felt like the universe has given you a sign? Conversely, have you ever felt like the outcome of an event was going to go badly, and then it did? Often times we may just be programming our brain to believe something due to our own confirmation biases. By believing something was going to go poorly, that made it so. So how can you tell t…
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A common saying is "every cloud has a silver lining", and the point of this saying is essentially to try to find the good that comes with the bad. In today's episode we discuss the cyclical nature of life, the world around us and how we can all find the good in hard times.By Kathy Gruver, Jason Mefford
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E223 Cancer Saved My Life with Emilee Garfield
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In this week's episode of Fire and Earth we have Emilee Garfield on the show. Emilee is here to share with us her life story from its tragic origins, through to her later tribulations all the way up to the present day where all of that has turned around! Emilee is a wonderful example of how one's attitude and outlook can shape their destiny for the…
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In today's Fire and Earth Podcast we discuss body image issues, the medias influence, as well as our own stories on the matter. Often times it can be hard to look at ourselves in the mirror, but know that things will be okay as we dive into these issues, as well as discuss how to overcome them.By Kathy Gruver, Jason Mefford
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In this episode we share a few items we keep around our offices and the meaning behind each one. Not only do you learn a little more about each of us, but each item we discuss ultimately leads to some discussing some tips and wisdom on simple things you can do to unlock your potential. Learn what an alabaster cat head, index cards, a mug and Chines…
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In this episode we share a few items we keep around our offices and the meaning behind each one. Not only do you learn a little more about each of us, but each item we discuss ultimately leads to some discussing some tips and wisdom on simple things you can do to unlock your potential. Learn what a Wooden Mustachioed Nose, Leprechauns, a Gratitude …
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Have you ever found yourself thinking "If only I had this" or "Once I make a certain amount of money" or "If I can finally be with ..." "Then I would be happy"? Well in this weeks podcast we're here to discuss happiness and how it doesn't come from external things, but that it comes from within.By Kathy Gruver, Jason Mefford
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When asked "What is best in life?" Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, in the film "Conan the Barbarian", "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!" How much of a great movie quote that is, sometimes that isn't the best way to handle our "enemies" in life. Often times it isn't great for our own men…
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In today's episode we discuss the importance of self care. It's very easy for a lot of us to be living our lives for other people. A common example would be a mother who is constantly doing things to take care of their kids, or the work-a-holic that is constantly working to appease their boss. It's not a bad thing to be doing things for others, how…
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On average we have 60,000 thoughts per day. Of those 60,000, 50,000 of them are NEGATIVE! It's a surprising metric to hear, I know! But in today's episode we're going to try and help people turn this around and start thinking more positively.By Kathy Gruver, Jason Mefford
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ave you ever heard the saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"? Well... Someone had to tell you that you're getting lemons, and from time to time, you may be the person that needs to be giving that information to someone else. So what do you do when you have to dish out some bad news? Whether it's sugar-coating things or just bluntly tel…
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E212 Stop Beating Yourself Up at the End of Relationships
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hether we're brothers, mothers, nephews, cousins, boyfriends, wives, employees, roommates, or neighbors, we all have one thing in common. This commonality is the fact that we all go through various forms of relationships in our lives. A lot of our relationships can end and it's quite common for people to blame themselves for the various shortcoming…
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What would you rather do? A lot of people may enjoy doing one thing more often than another, however we all have our reasons for doing what we do. So what conditions lead you to want to get cozy at home to just relax, or to go outside and play?By Kathy Gruver, Jason Mefford
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E210 Are You in a Hypnotic Trance in Your Life?
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Believe it or not, you may actually be in a hypnotic trance right now! Many things that we are exposed to on a daily basis are actually designed to put us in a suggestive hypnotic state. The fact that you're looking at a screen and reading this may indicate that you have been hypnotized by the very device that you're using! Being in such a state ce…
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E209 There Are No Small Parts in Life, Just Small Actors
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In today's episode the burning question is: Are you a leader or a follower? Kathy and Jason discuss the difference between these two roles, along with what people's tendencies (including their own) are and why.By Kathy Gruver, Jason Mefford
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E208 What is the Difference Between Reactive and Proactive?
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Reactive vs. Proactive seems like a black and white subject matter, however you may be surprised to hear that the line between the two may be a little more obfuscated than we think. Kathy and Jason discuss some interesting scenarios that actually seem to blur the line between the two. So what do you think? Give this episode a listen and let us know…
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E205 Expanding Your Consciousness with Travel
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elieve it or not there is actually an entire world out there! For a lot of people the only world they know is just their neighborhood. Today Kathy and Jason are here to share some stories of their travels around the world, and to share the benefits that travel can have for other people. So where have you gone to? Where do you want to visit next? an…
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E204 Going with the Flow of Synchronicity
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Ever hear the saying "things happen for a reason"? Well today we're going to be talking all about that! Sometimes life gives you lemonade, simply because you're supposed to end up with lemonaide! Life can be confusing and tough to navigate at times, and when these moments have you upset, just remember that in the end everything will work out just f…
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