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Using Your Vision and Values to Drive Growth with Omar Palacios at Bring IT 24:43

34m ago24:43

24:43

By Gene Hammett

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199 | Sibling Loss: The Forgotten Grievers with Bethany Sullivan 54:09

3h ago54:09

54:09

Today's episode features a presentation on sibling loss from last fall's Our Hearts Are Home conference, led by my daughter Bethany Sullivan. My husband Brad and I also make an appearance in her presentation, and you’ll hear a very honest discussion between the three of us about things we did right and things we did wrong as we continue to parent h…

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Bonus 63 | In the Darkness 3:28

1h ago3:28

3:28

Do you remember being a child alone in your bedroom at night? I remember that I always had to sleep with my door open ... I felt so alone in the darkness if my door was shut. I think I found a lot of comfort in just hearing my parents' voices in the living room as I was drifting off to sleep. But what about those dark times in our lives when God se…

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Bonus 62 | More Favorite Quotes 2:26

1d ago2:26

2:26

Today's episode includes two more of my favorite quotes from Randy Alcorn's book, "If God is Good." I highly recommend you get your own copy, available from Randy's website by clicking HERE or on Amazon. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s exper…

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Bonus 61 | Bloodwork 3:33

5h ago3:33

3:33

Weekly bloodwork was an essential part of monitoring Hannah's response to the radiation and chemotherapy she was undergoing. With only eight more radiation treatments and fifteen more doses of chemotherapy to go, she was "sailing through" according to the our nurse. However, we could see that these things were beginning to take a toll. Thank you fo…

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Hiring Employees with a Growth Mindset with John Shelman & Jonathan Nichols at JJ Safety 21:45

1h ago21:45

21:45

Welcome to our podcast where we explore the transformative power of hiring employees with a growth mindset. Today's guests are John Shelman & Jonathan Nichols, Co-owners of JJ Safety. Inc Magazine ranked their company #4650 on the 2023 Inc 5000 list. JJ Safety provides the best-in-class safety audit strategy consulting for contractors who are requi…

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Bonus 60 | Sharing Hannah 3:08

2h ago3:08

3:08

Hannah was a very private person, and always shunned the spotlight. At first, she didn't even want anyone to know that she had cancer, but understood that people needed to know so they could pray for her. She didn't want a CaringBridge site while she was battling cancer, but didn't mind me sending the emails which chronicled her journey. So it's in…

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Bonus 59 | Ten Things I'd Like People to Remember about Hannah 4:50

4h ago4:50

4:50

Early on after Hannah went to Heaven, I often heard other parents who had lost children talk about how much they worried about people forgetting about their children. And I remember thinking to myself that I would never be that way ... I certainly didn't want people to forget about Hannah, but for me personally, that was not a huge concern. I knew …

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Bonus 58 | Paradigm Shifts 3:29

3h ago3:29

3:29

Several years ago, I spent a week sitting in school workshops. A large part of the presentation was on the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and one of the main topics had to do with paradigm shifts. As part of his introduction, the presenter posed a question to the group, "What is something that has happened in your life that led to a para…

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Bonus 57 | My Highest Good 4:14

5h ago4:14

4:14

One of my favorite books when I was young was titled "Joni: An Unforgettable Story". It chronicled the life of Joni Eareckson Tada after she broke her neck in a diving accident at the age of 18 and became a paraplegic. Joni is now 74 years old, and has battled breast cancer, and endures chronic "jaw-splitting" pain. Yet she continues to serve God f…

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Attracting High Achievers and Creating the Right Employee Experience with Mitchell Cho at FedWriters 21:18

7h ago21:18

21:18

Discover the keys to building a thriving workforce and fostering an exceptional employee experience on the podcast "Attracting High Achievers and Creating the Right Employee Experience." Today's guest is Mitchell Cho, CEO of FedWriters. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3046 on the 2023 Inc 5000 list. FedWriters is a professional writing, research, …

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198 | The Loss of an Only Child (Part Two) with Michelle Ferris 33:01

3h ago33:01

33:01

Michelle Ferris is my guest again today as we continue our conversation from last week. She is a single mom who tragically lost her only child, her son, Corban, on the Fourth of July in 2020. Michelle shares very openly and honestly about her experience as a single mom who lost her only child through her social media pages, and we talk about some o…

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Bonus 56 | A Challenge 4:37

1d ago4:37

4:37

Today's episode includes a challenge from Dave Powlison to Joni Eareckson Tada ... "Joni, I have learned that for every one sentence you say to others about your cancer, say ten sentences about your God, your hope, what He is teaching you, and the small blessings of each day." Click HERE to get a copy of Joni's book: "A Place of Healing: Wrestling …

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Bonus 55 | God's Definition of "Good" 1:59

1d ago1:59

1:59

Have you ever wondered if God has different definitions for words than we do? I've come to believe that His definition of "good" is very different from mine. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled …

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Bonus 54 | Fashion Accessories 4:28

2d ago4:28

4:28

As Hannah began to lose more and more hair, she had to get a little creative with her fashion accessories. Today's bonus episode describes that experience. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled gl…

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Conversation with the Author: In Search of You, Kasey Compton, Author and Serial Entrepreneur 22:12

2d ago22:12

22:12

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with "In Search of You: How to Find Joy When Doing More Isn't Doing It Anymore" by Kasey Compton. In this enlightening book, Kasey Compton shares her personal experiences and insights on finding genuine joy and fulfillment in life, even when overwhelmed by the pressures of productivity and succes…

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Bonus 53 | Eighteen Treatments Down 3:16

8d ago3:16

3:16

Eighteen radiation treatments into her journey, Hannah's blood counts were holding strong, but she was beginning to experience some hair loss. Today's episode features an email I sent out sixteen years ago today. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our famil…

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Bonus 52 | Seaweed 3:02

10d ago3:02

3:02

How did Hannah transform from a world-class worrier to a fearless warrior? The only answer is through her faith in God. Her belief that her storm was fully under His control removed all her fear. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences a…

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Bonus 51 | The Gift of Manna 4:33

5d ago4:33

4:33

Throughout Hannah's year-long cancer battle, God was faithful to give us manna for each day ... and only just enough for each day. Today's bonus episode describes that experience. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage da…

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Bonus 50 | Trust God and Keep Driving 6:17

12d ago6:17

6:17

Today's episode describes an adventure Hannah and I had together which is a pretty good microcosm of the childhood cancer experience. You start out with determination and high hopes, even in the midst of pounding rain, and eventually you reach a point in the middle where you desperately just want to head back to higher ground, where things are fami…

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How to Keep the Best Employees with Daniel Winer at Hexclad 24:09

6d ago24:09

24:09

In today's competitive job market, retaining top talent is essential for the long-term success of any organization. This podcast episode explores effective strategies and proven techniques to keep the best employees engaged, motivated, and committed to their roles. Today's guest is Daniel Winer, Founder & CEO of HexClad. Inc Magazine ranked his com…

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197 | The Loss of an Only Child (Part One) with Michelle Ferris 32:21

7d ago32:21

32:21

Michelle Ferris joins me on the podcast today, and I'm excited for you to meet her. Michelle is a single mom who tragically lost her only child, her beautiful son Corban, on the Fourth of July in 2020. Today she shares Corban’s story with me, and we have a very open and honest discussion about her experiences as a single parent whose only child is …

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Bonus 49 | The Joys of Raising Girls 6:36

13d ago6:36

6:36

Growing up with two brothers, I always I assumed I'd be a "boy mom". Ultrasounds were not nearly as detailed back in 1991 as they are today, so it was a surprise when the doctor exclaimed, "It's a girl!" ... and then another surprise 3 1/2 years later when Bethany was born. What a joy being a "girl mom" has turned out to be! Thank you for joining m…

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Bonus 48 | A Sister Left Behind 4:11

14d ago4:11

4:11

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it has a profound impact on everyone in the family. As we found ourselves launched into the roller-coaster world of cancer, our 12-year-old daughter Bethany found herself left behind. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share…

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Bonus 47 | Better Than Okay 3:26

15d ago3:26

3:26

Because of a decision she made when she was a little girl, Hannah was "better than okay" even as she battled glioblastoma brain cancer. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain can…

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How to Hire People that are Aligned with the Company Mission 28:14

9d ago28:14

28:14

In today's competitive job market, hiring individuals who are aligned with the company's mission is crucial for fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce. This podcast episode delves into effective strategies and best practices to identify and recruit candidates who share the organization's core values and vision. Today's guest is Elisabete Mira…

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Bonus 46 | Settling Into a Routine 3:45

16d ago3:45

3:45

It's amazing how quickly you can settle into a routine, even in the midst of a battle for your child's life ... Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain cancer from February 2008 t…

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Bonus 45 | Hannah's Bucket List 4:03

13d ago4:03

4:03

Hannah never composed a "bucket list" ... at least not that we were aware of. If she had, what would have been on it? Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain cancer from February …

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Bonus 44 | Hannah's Facebook Profile 4:32

12d ago4:32

4:32

You can learn a lot about someone from studying their Facebook profile. Today's episode provides a little glimpse into Hannah's personality ... Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma b…

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Bonus 43 | Ten Gifts From a Year With Cancer 5:06

13d ago5:06

5:06

Cancer has taken so much from us ... and from so many others. It may seem strange to even think that it can give anything, other than pain and grief. But God, through the mystery of his grace, can take something even as ugly and destructive as cancer, and bring some good from it. So, in no particular order, here are ten "gifts" that our year with c…

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How to Create Effective Leaders as You Scale with Lance Madden at Clarity Retail 25:50

13d ago25:50

25:50

In the dynamic landscape of business growth, creating effective leaders is paramount to navigating the challenges of scaling your organization successfully. In this enlightening podcast episode, we delve into the strategies and practices that empower emerging leaders to thrive as companies expand and evolve. Today's guest is Lance Madden, Founder &…

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196 | Myths and Cliches of Grief (Part Two) with Austin DeArmond 33:41

20d ago33:41

33:41

"They are in a better place." "Grief shows a lack of faith." "Once you're done grieving, things will go back to normal." If you've heard any of these unhelpful statements since the loss of your child, you're not alone. In our western culture, I believe we have a tendency to minimize grief ... to gloss over it with glib platitudes. Austin DeArmond j…

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Bonus 42 | Life Is Good? 4:46

20d ago4:46

4:46

Life isn't always good, but God is. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain cancer from February 2008 through February 2009. My desire is to process through the events of those tw…

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Bonus 41 | The Importance of Prior Preparation 4:25

21d ago4:25

4:25

I think, that as Christians, we sometimes assume that we should be immune from difficulties. Clearly that is not the case. So how do we keep our faith from falling apart like a cheap lawn chair when suffering or tragedy does come our way? Prior preparation can help. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podca…

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Bonus 40 | One Month 2:14

16d ago2:14

2:14

This date sixteen years ago marked one month since Hannah's brain surgery. Today I share an email I wrote that day to the many people who were praying for us ... Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah batt…

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Building a Strong Remote Culture with Chris Moe at Cartograph 23:25

16d ago23:25

23:25

In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, building a strong remote culture has become paramount for organizational success. In this enlightening podcast episode, we explore the intricacies of cultivating a cohesive and thriving remote work environment. Today's guest is Chris Moe, CEO of Cartograph. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1928 on the 202…

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Bonus 39 | What Ifs 3:56

23d ago3:56

3:56

People often commented on our "strength" during Hannah's illness and death, but this is a misunderstanding of God's grace. What appeared to be strength was actually human weakness bolstered by a total dependence upon God. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share …

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Bonus 38 | Compartments 3:24

22d ago3:24

3:24

I like for everything in my life to be in its place. And up until February of 2008, my tackle box was in perfect order. All the little pieces were exactly where I wanted them to be ... in nice, neat compartments where they belonged. And then Hannah's cancer diagnosis came along, turned my tackle box upside down, and shook everything out ... Thank y…

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Bonus 37 | The Miraculous 4:51

25d ago4:51

4:51

What if Hannah had been miraculously healed, like we so earnestly desired? Would her life have had the same far-reaching effects it has had? Would lives have been changed and people saved? Or would people have just gotten a warm and fuzzy feeling about God, which would soon be forgotten? Perhaps her healing would have been dismissed as a misdiagnos…

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Bonus 36 | It's All About the "We" 2:59

26d ago2:59

2:59

When a child is battling cancer (or any life-threaning illlness), it's all about the "we". Today's bonus episode explains what I mean by that ... Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family’s experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma…

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Finding the Right People with Vince Heuser at Wholesale Door 24:54

20d ago24:54

24:54

Embarking on the journey of organizational growth often hinges on one critical factor: Finding the Right People. In this compelling podcast episode, we delve into the art and science of Finding the Right People to build a high-performing team. Today's guest is Vince Heuser, Owner of Wholesale Door Supply. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2459 on th…

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