Best Roben & Kelsey Podcasts (2024)

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How can I forgive them and move forward? ( Construction Zone Question 2) Ep 41 with Kelsey 44:50

2y ago44:50

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Hey there, we're back! after an extended time away we have a new episode for you! Our very own Kelsey Settle sits down to talk with us today about forgiving people in our lives. We discuss the idea that forgiving people is for others of course, but forgiving someone is helpful and healing to you. The freedom that comes from that action can be truly…

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How Can I Forgive Myself And Move Forward?( Construction Zone Question 1) Ep 40 with Karin 50:30

2+ y ago50:30

50:30

Karin sits down to talk with us today about forgiving the person in the mirror. That's right, forgiving yourself is possibly the most difficult person to forgive. The freedom that comes from that action can be truly life-changing. Today's show is part of the final stretch of episodes as we near the end of topical discussions on the book "Destinatio…

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"Forgive Freely" ( Construction Zone Tip ) Ep. 39 with Kelsey and Roben 32:48

2+ y ago32:48

32:48

We have arrived at our final Road Trip Tip. It is a Construction Zone Tip to boot! Do you have a difficult time actually forgiving the people you are in relationship with? How about forgiving someone who hasn't asked you for forgiveness? What if they aren't even sorry? Kelsey and Roben are talking all about forgiving for the next 4 weeks. They will…

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How can I show my vulnerability? ( Be Personable Reflection Question 3 ) Ep 38 with Bryce 42:38

2+ y ago42:38

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This week we are honored to sit down with a living, breathing, real-life miracle. Our friend Bryce is here to talk about his harrowing brush with death. On December 19th, 2017, Bryce was feeling terrible. He went to the E.R. to see what was going on with him. Doctors were convinced it was nothing to worry about. That is when his wife, Jenny, implor…

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Who should I be for them? ( Be Personable Reflection Question 2 ) Ep 37 with Jenny 40:57

2+ y ago40:57

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The ladies sit down today with Jenny. She has had her share of bumps in the road. Her daughter has been a medically complicated child. As Jenny and her husband Bryce were beginning to see some light at the end of their complicated tunnel, another tragedy emerged. Bryce was not feeling well one day so Jenny took him to the E.R. The doctors were abou…

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When and how can I consistently reach out? ( Be Personable Reflection Question 1 ) Ep 36 with Steve 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

42:30

Our friend Steve joins us today! Although he is an amazingly talented professional, we did not invite him today to talk about what he does for a living. Steve is a friend. I mean he is a friend to everyone. You can't be in a room with him without feeling like you are cared for. It's a gift! We have known him for over two decades and this is who he …

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"Be Purposeful" (Green light Travel Tip) Ep 35 with Kelsey and Roben 33:28

2+ y ago33:28

33:28

Green means GO!! it's time to discuss our final Green Light Tip, Be Purposeful. Some connections come more easily than others. True and lasting connections often come from this one tip. When you purpose to reach out you tend to connect with people in a deeper, more meaningful way.

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Why and how will I care for my spiritual health? (Road Trip Prep Tip Reflection Question 3) Ep 34 with Josh 44:37

2+ y ago44:37

44:37

Today, Kelsey and Roben speak with Pastor Josh of Faith Community Church in House Springs, MO. Josh tells personal and engaging stories about his journey to spiritual health as well as the importance of caring for ourselves wholistically as spiritual beings. Check out Faith Community at https://faithcommunity.co/…

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Why and how will I care for my mental health? ( Road Trip Prep Reflection Question 2) Ep 33 with Lauren 45:37

2+ y ago45:37

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Today we sit down with Lauren. Lauren and her family have had to learn about mental health the hard way. Unfortunately, that seems to be how many people tend to learn about caring for themselves. Today Lauren tells us her story of walking out this journey in her own family. Today's episode contains talk about depression, self-harm, and suicide. If …

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Why and how will I care for my physical health? (Road Trip Prep Reflection Question 1) Ep 32 with Leslie 33:48

2+ y ago33:48

33:48

Happy New Year from all of us here at Destination Connections! This Road Trip Prep series is perfectly timed! Over the next three weeks, we will tackle the questions that are on everyone's mind. How do we care for our physical, mental, and spiritual health? During the New Year many people are taking stock of these specific areas of their lives. Wha…

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"You Dig You" (Road Trip Prep Tip) Ep 31 42:02

3y ago42:02

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How are we already starting our 3rd season? It's hard to believe! To kick off our season Kelsey and Roben talk about the importance of digging yourself. It's vital for you to love yourself in order for you to truly love others! Join us over the next few episodes as we explore this tip!By Roben & Kelsey

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Pit Stop! Season 2 in review! 29:23

3y ago29:23

29:23

Let's get in our Delorean and go back in time! Join us as we share some stories we edited out of each episode!By Roben & Kelsey

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Is this a dead end and how will I communicate that? (Construction Zone Reflection Question 3) Ep 29 with MaryKay 43:44

3y ago43:44

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Join us today as we sit down with MaryKay to talk about the difficult possibility that a relationship may be over, or at least changing severely through the implementation of stringent boundaries. It isn't something that seems like you should plan for but you should know how to do this. This is a tough subject. We have all been there or maybe we sh…

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What are my boundaries and how will I communicate them? (Construction Zone Reflection Question 2) Ep 28 with Andy 36:09

3y ago36:09

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Sit down and kick up your feet. It's time for a little counseling session. Today on the podcast we are joined by Andy who is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Andy encourages us that it is good to know where to set up boundaries in our relationships. Sometimes it feels wrong to say " This is how much of this relationship I let in". Yet it is absol…

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How will I communicate my feelings?(Construction Zone Reflection Question 1) Ep 27 with Kim 29:23

3y ago29:23

29:23

Today Kim joins us on the podcast. Kim is a veteran home educator and mother of 8 really awesome kids. All but 1 of her kids are adults, and then there is Nathanial. He could teach us a lot about communicating our thoughts and feelings. Kim and her husband Rich adopted Nathanial in the summer of 2013. I will direct you to Kim's blog to read hours o…

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"Communicate Clearly"(Construction Zone Tip) Ep 26 48:54

3y ago48:54

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By Roben Harris & Kelsey Settle ( Hosts )

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What other distraction should I work on eliminating and how? ( Be Present Reflection Question 3) Ep 25 with Heather 31:04

3y ago31:04

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On the pod today we sit down and chat with our friend Heather. As a mother of 12 children, yep, 12 children, she has earned the equivalent of a black belt in eliminating daily distractions. She is not only an amazing mother who runs her home with passion and intentionality, but she also owns and operates her own company helping others bring order t…

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How can I be more dependable in my commitments?(Be Present Reflection Question 2) Ep 24 with Kirsten 18:37

3y ago18:37

18:37

Have you ever heard of the acronym FOMO? It stands for: Fear. Of. Missing. Out. It can be a real struggle for all of us. Especially those extroverts among us. Today we talk with Kelsey's sister Kirsten. In her work as an E.R. nurse, she had to learn this the hard way. In her first year, she found herself overbooking her calendar a lot. She was work…

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Announcement: Changes are coming to the podcast! 4:51

3y ago4:51

4:51

Roben and Kelsey chime in to discuss a change to our episode schedule. It's all good though!By Roben & Kelsey

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How does my use of technology hinder my connections and what will I change? (Be Present Reflection Question 1) Ep 23 with Abram 29:02

3y ago29:02

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By Roben & Kelsey

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"Be Present" ( Green Light Travel Tip) Ep 22 31:35

3y ago31:35

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Sometimes, in or hustle & bustle world we live in, we forget to enjoy the journey. While we may be busy doing a long list of fun things, we may not actually be present. Today on the podcast, Kelsey and Amazon's "#1 New release" author, Roben, sit down to discuss this essential Green Light Tip. Remember that Green Light Tips are tips that can be use…

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Bonus- Book Release 12:45

3y ago12:45

12:45

By Roben & Kelsey

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What Would I like To To Try Again? ( "You Develop You" Reflection Question 3) Ep 20 with Luke 31:16

3y ago31:16

31:16

Today Roben and Kelsey sit down with Roben's husband and Kelsey's Uncle, Luke. That's me, by the way! I am also the Destination Connections' post-production editor as well as the intro voice you hear each week. When I was younger, I loved acting. Like it was all I wanted to do with my life. As I entered into adulthood and ventured even further into…

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What Would I like To To Try? ( "You Develop You" Reflection Question 2) Ep 19 with Joe 33:59

3y ago33:59

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On the Pod today, we talk with Joe, who is a good friend who has an insatiable desire to try new things. Joe is a professional in the corporate world who loves to stay active with his seven kids at home. Whether they are playing games or tending to their hobby farm, Joe is trying to connect with his family. He is truly an example of today's reflect…

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What Would I Like to Learn? ("You Develop You" Reflection Question 1) Ep 18 with Rebecca 28:52

3y ago28:52

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Today on the pod, Kelsey invited her first boss to join in the conversation. Last season we discussed the first Travel Tip, "You Do You." This season we continue our Travel Tip series with Tip #2, "You Develop You." Rebecca joins the ladies to discuss the lasting impact she had on a young, impressionable Kelsey. She taught Kelsey a lot of important…

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"You Develop You" (Road Trip Travel Tip) Ep 17 28:29

3+ y ago28:29

28:29

Season two is here!! Roben and Kelsey kick things off with a bang! On today’s episode they discuss the second of three Road Trip Travel Tips, “You Develop You”. It takes the concept of “You Do You” miles further down the road. The girls discuss how just being you isn’t a deep enough journey. We all need to develop who we are to find out more about …

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Stay Tuned! 0:38

3+ y ago0:38

0:38

By Roben & Kelsey

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What life experiences have shaped them? ("Value Vastly" Reflection Question 3) Ep 16 with Kim 28:37

3+ y ago28:37

28:37

Kelsey and Roben have a special guest today. She feels right at home behind a microphone because she makes her living on the radio. In St. Louis, you can turn your dial on to 99.1 Joy FM and hear Kim hosting the afternoon show. You can also find her at joyfmonline.org. Kim is one of those people who doesn't know a stranger. Her personality lights u…

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What do they have to offer? ("Value Vastly" Reflection Question 2) Ep 15 with Selah 27:31

3+ y ago27:31

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On today’s podcast, Roben and Kelsey sit down with one of their favorite people in the entire world! After being born with several life-altering diagnoses (including Spina Bifida) and facing many daily challenges (including paraplegia), Roben’s amazing daughter, Selah has perspective and wisdom beyond her 16 years. Selah has had 38 surgeries and nu…

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Who Are They? ("Value Vastly" Reflection Question 1) Ep 14 with Dion 32:24

3+ y ago32:24

32:24

Kelsey & Roben talk with Dion today. His stories help us reflect on this first Reflection Question for the Construction Zone Tip "Value Vastly." Who Are They? In order to value others, we need to know who they really are as a unique individual. Are you valuing those you're connected with? Are you labeling or stereotyping them? If you're not sure, l…

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"Value Vastly" (Construction Zone Travel Tip) Ep 14 23:53

3+ y ago23:53

23:53

Driving down the road with a continuous sequence of green lights is blissful. However, no one likes to see the Construction Ahead sign. When the four-lane interstate funnels down to a narrow lane surrounded by a seemingly endless row of safety orange cones, the excitement for our road trip seems to fizzle. But, road construction is inevitable. In l…

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What battle are they fighting right now? ("Be Pleasant" Reflection Question 3) Ep 12 with Ashley 23:38

3+ y ago23:38

23:38

Ever been upset at a total stranger because they cut you off in traffic? Ever spent your time and energy on what you'd like to say to that person if you could? Everyone is fighting a battle. Most of the time, it's one that you can't see. Even that jerk who cut you off on the highway. Ashley tells us about the day that she and her husband Josh were …

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What Do We Complain About & How Do We Take A Different Route? ("Be Pleasant" Reflection Question 2) Ep 11 with Becky 29:39

3+ y ago29:39

29:39

Kelsey and Roben talk to their amazingly gracious guest. Becky is one of those people who makes you want to be a better person. When she was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, she began fighting a battle that no one is prepared to fight. Becky helps us all to explore how to "Be Pleasant," even in the toughest of circumstances. Sometimes, wh…

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What are my non-verbals saying? ("Be Pleasant" Reflection Question 1) Ep 10 with Miranda 23:47

3+ y ago23:47

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Today our friend Miranda joins us on the podcast. She is a professional dancer who is a member of the Big Muddy Dance Company based in St.Louis, Missouri. Dancers (and mimes apparently!) are trained in the art of telling a clear story by using their bodies and facial expressions. So, Miranda is an expert at non-verbals. However, we each also do thi…

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"Be Pleasant" (Green Light Travel Tip) Ep 9 39:49

3+ y ago39:49

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On the podcast today, Roben and Kelsey explore the simple concept of being pleasant. Like most " simple " things in life, the application is often quite difficult to walk out. We look at the differences between proactive pleasantness and reactive pleasantness. In both types, there are easy applications and applications that are a bit of a challenge…

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What is appropriate in a given situation? ("Be Personable" Reflection Question 3) Ep 8 with Brenden 40:56

3+ y ago40:56

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It's a big world out there! There are so many people and none of us are exactly alike. On the Pod today, Kelsey & Roben sit down with Brenden and talk about how to reach across the cultural divide by being vulnerable and intentional. It is ok to not know everything about every religion, culture, and ethnicity. However, in a time where we should be …

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Which Big Talk Questions Will I Ask? ("Be Personable" Reflection Question 2) Ep 7 with Jeremy 52:42

3+ y ago52:42

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Today, we sit down with Jeremy, who is an expert in big talk. Jeremy has spent years training young people to effectively communicate respectfully across the divide of differing worldviews. On the podcast, he shares the importance of listening to understand, especially when discussing hot button topics, such as personal faith beliefs. Jeremy is the…

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Which Small Questions Will I Ask? ("Be Personable" Reflection Question 1) Ep 6 with Dena 39:23

3+ y ago39:23

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On the pod today, we get to talk to Dena. Whether as a therapist, seeing patients in a New York City Nursing Home, or as an actor, taking the stage across town as a triple threat, she uses small-talk every day. Dena shows us how using small-talk can act as a spark to ignite the flame to better connections.…

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"Be Personable" (Green Light Travel Tip) Ep 5 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

34:00

By Roben Harris & Kelsey Settle

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What Life Experiences Have Shaped Me? ("You Do You" Reflection Question 3) Ep 4 with Jason and Tracy 34:12

3+ y ago34:12

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This week, Roben & Kelsey sit down with an amazing couple. Jason & Tracy share the details of the day that changed their lives forever. Our final interview on Travel Tip One: You Do You, brings the reflection question, "What Life Experiences Have Shaped Me?" The group discusses how we often have no control over major life-shaping events. Jason & Tr…

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"You Do You" (Road Trip Prep Tip) Ep1 29:03

3+ y ago29:03

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Starting at the beginning is the best place to start. In today's inaugural episode, Roben & Kelsey kick things off with that in mind. When preparing for connections with others, it is important to "Know thyself". If you don't know who you are, how could you expect to connect with others in a healthy and meaningful way? Come and join our community a…

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Who am I? ("You Do You" Reflection Question 1) Ep 2 39:22

3+ y ago39:22

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On today's episode, we continue exploring Travel Tip One: You do you. Roben & Kelsey discuss the importance of asking ourselves Reflection Question One: Who am I? They introduce themselves and talk about the series of events that led to the genesis of the Destination Connections Podcast. Check out our website @ www. destinationconnections.com and l…

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What Do I Have to Offer? ("You Do You" Reflection Question 2) Ep 3 with Becky 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

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"What do I have to offer?" We have all pondered this reflection question at some point in our lives. In today's episode, Roben & Kelsey talk with Becky. Becky is ordinary. Then again, we all are. Yet even ordinary people who ask themselves "What do I have to offer ?" do extraordinary things! You may not move to the other side of the world and adopt…

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Destination Connections Trailer 1:18

3+ y ago1:18

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Destination Connections is a brand new podcast! Listen Tuesday January 26, 2021 and every Tuesday after. Join us as Roben and Kelsey discuss their 12 Travel Tips to help you start, strengthen and sustain healthy connections. After the year we have endured in 2020 and the complete upheaval of everyday connections, this show is just what you need! We…

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