Best Terra & Jeff Mattson Living Wholehearted Podcasts (2024)

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Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Helping Leaders Live Out What They Preach with Founders of Living Wholehearted, Jeff & Terra Mattson, Ep. 181 52:43

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There’s an old quote that still rings true today, “More than 70% of leaders do not finish well.” Unfortunately, we so often see those with big followings, platforms, and pedestals fall or stumble due to something being done in private. However, our guests today want to help each of us become the leader that we would want to follow - a leader that p…

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The Impossible Life: Developing Discipline, Honor, & Character to Step Into Your Purpose & Unlock Your Fullest Potential with Former U.S. Navy Seal, Motivational Speaker, and Podcast Host, Garrett Unclebach ... 32:53

9d ago32:53

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Happy 4th of July week everyone!!! You see, the Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two da…

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Episode 228: Parenting On Phones and Social Media 53:29

8d ago53:29

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What do we know to be true about digital devices and social media? Today we are talking as clinicians, executive coaches and parents about what the research is showing with regard to the impact that the digital world is having on us, our children and our teens. We are Jeff and Terra Mattson, a husband and wife team, and co-hosts of the Living Whole…

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Planted, Not Buried: A Man’s Testimony of How His Setback Became His Setup with Renowned Motivational Speaker, Author, and Former Professional Baseball Player, Lance Thonvold, Ep. 179 43:47

15d ago43:47

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As Mike Tyson would say, “Everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” I think we can all agree that life sometimes delivers unexpected knockout blows that threaten to send us to the canvas of the ring we call life. Pain, challenge, adversity, and disappointment are all inevitable, but it’s not about what happens to us as much as it’…

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The Power of a Quiet Life: The Development of Godly Character Through Leadership, Mentorship, & Discipleship with Top Motivational and Leadership Speaker, Pastor, & Coach, Benjamin Lundquist, Ep. 178 59:42

22d ago59:42

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Leadership is one of the most talked about concepts in all of society. Yet, so many continue to have a misunderstanding on what true leadership is. Joining us today to not only discuss leadership, but also the importance of mentorship and discipleship is a man who needs no introduction, Benjamin Lundquist. Benjamin is a top motivational and leaders…

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Episode 227: Letting Go of Expectations 46:06

22d ago46:06

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Are you a high-capacity female leader? Join our cohort here: https://www.livingwholehearted.com/womens-cohort-application The historical, societal and cultural pressures that women face to live their lives a certain way is palpable for many 20-30 year olds today. With 80% of our life's most defining moments happening before the age of 35, the press…

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Men Matter: Understanding Biblical Masculinity & the Significance of Having a Band of Brothers with President & Founder of Men’s Alliance, David Mills, Ep. 177 57:21

29d ago57:21

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There’s no question that there has been a real beat down on men in our culture and society today. There’s been a radical push to silence men as many have pushed this toxic masculinity narrative stating that men are just buffoons, horrible husbands, terrible fathers, porn addicts, abusers, and more. Now something we do agree with is that there is su…

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Suffering in Silence: Understanding the Pressures & Stressors Fueling the Suicide Epidemic in our Country with Renowned Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Advocate & Speaker, Emma Benoit, Ep. 176 46:31

1M ago46:31

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There’s no question that suicide has become an epidemic in our country and world today. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among people aged 15–24 in the U.S., and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide with 9% having made an attempt to end their live…

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Episode 226: How to Do Healthy Conflict 54:24

1M ago54:24

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Walking through conflict well is the topic of todays conversation. Listen in as we discuss the root of every conflict, tools for regulating, triggers, understanding your communication style and tips for what might help to solve 80% of your conflicts. By listening to one another, and seeking some sense of unity, you can have success in utilizing the…

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Walking THROUGH the Valley: Clinging to Hope & Healing in the Midst of Suffering with New York Time’s Best-Selling Author, Speaker, & Podcaster, Erin Kelly Bean, Ep. 175 48:10

1M ago48:10

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No one is a stranger to pain or adversity in this life. Challenges, hardships, and suffering are inevitable. Yet, the question remains, how we do navigate seasons of suffering and how do we cling to hope when life doesn’t make sense in the midst of our deepest and darkest valleys. Joining us today to help equip, encourage, and empower those of us i…

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Becoming Attuned to Your Kids: Learning How to Counteract Their Despair and Anxiety Through Showing Up, Seeing, Listening, and Speaking Life with Speaker, Therapist, & Best-Selling Author, Dr. Chinwé Williams ... 52:28

2M ago52:28

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In a day and age where our kids and next generation are under attack with countless pressures and stressors of all different kinds contributing to an influx in mental health challenges, it is imperative that parents continue to get educated, equipped, and encouraged to help them counteract those things and to stay ahead of this cultural fight. Than…

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Episode 225: Compassion and Conviction with Gender and Sexual Identity 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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Sexuality and gender identity. These topics can sometimes be triggering or hold all kinds of connotations. Whether you have fears, concerns, or are so excited to finally hear us talking about this on the podcast, welcome. Take a deep breath and be ready to learn, wherever you are coming from today. Whether you are a part of a more conservative comm…

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Episode 224: Identity, Sexuality and Anxiety 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Overwhelming and growing concerns around anxiety, identity, sexuality, and gender confusion are a few of the topics that we are venturing down today. Join us in this honest, real and thoughtful conversation as we seek to understand the current state of the Church (capital C) and the cultural needs of our times. Aaron has been the Worship Arts Pasto…

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Relaxed: Walking With & Trusting God in the Midst of Your Grief, Shame, & Anxiety with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Teaching Pastor, Megan Fate Marshman, Ep. 173 52:49

2M ago52:49

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When the pains and challenges of life come crashing in, it can be hard to truly trust God and cling to His promises in the midst of life’s processes. However, I’m reminded that God often loves using our moments of powerlessness to draw us closer to and to reveal the character of His heart. Today, we are joined by a very special guest who is no stra…

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He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease: Learning how Humility & Prayer can Counteract Worry & Anxiety with Founder of PassagesTV and Young Adult Life Group Leader at Thomas Road Baptist Church, David Todd ... 50:43

2M ago50:43

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So many of us get so caught trying to be “somebody” that we forget to what it means to be the man/woman called has called us to be. When we neglect or misprioritize our true role in this life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the pressure, comparison, and stress which can quickly take the root of intense worry and anxiety. However, there are some so…

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Episode 223: Parenting - Shaping Good Theology with our Kids and Women in Ministry 55:08

2M ago55:08

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"Developing good theology with our chidlren can be a difficult responsibility. It's hard to answer their questions about ""where is God"" and ""why do bad things happen?"" Where do we go, as parents, to find resources to help guide us along the way? Today, this conversation will be a gift - whether you are a parent trying to raise your children in …

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Grief, Loss, & Identity: Finding Your Purpose When Life Doesn’t Make Sense with Author & Nationally Recognized Inspirational Speaker, Dustin Rivenbark, Ep. 171 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Grief is messy. So many have described the grieving process as steps that we go through, but in reality, grief takes time and a lot of work in order to navigate and maneuver one’s way through. However, one can experience simultaneous emotions such as gratitude in the midst of one’s grief. Today, we have a very special guest who can speak to the dep…

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Hard-Wired for Connection: Helping Today’s Generations Connect with God and One Another with Thomas Road Young Adult Pastor, Steven Thomas, Ep. 170 58:00

3M ago58:00

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There’s no question that our next generation are facing unique challenges in modern day culture and society today. As it relates to our young adults, a plethora of research has revealed that one of the biggest challenges they face on a daily basis is loneliness. As we always like to remind people of here on the podcast is that loneliness is unfortu…

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Episode 222: Parenting | How the Brain and Mind are Key to Best Parenting Practices 48:23

3M ago48:23

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When neuroscience meets love and logic, you are going to get practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being: More responsible, confident, kind, resilient Better prepared to make good decisions More focused and motivated Better able to have healthy relationships. Listen…

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Mindset Matters: Rewiring Your Relationship with Suffering with Founder and CEO of Ambition In Mind, Doug Elks, Ep. 169 46:49

3M ago46:49

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Mike Tyson once said, “Everybody’s got a plan, until they get punched in the mouth.” Let’s be honest, oftentimes life can send some unexpected blows that closely resemble a knockout punch. Things such as the diagnosis of a debilitating disease or health challenge, a crumbling marriage, loss of a job, a prodigal son or daughter, death of a loved one…

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I’m Not Who I Was: A Man’s Journey from Porn Star to Preacher with author, speaker, and hope dealer, Joshua Broome, Ep. 168 51:35

3M ago51:35

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We all have a choice in life: to see through the lies or to believe them. And one of the greatest lies so many tend to believe is that their past disqualifies or defines them. So many find themselves stuck in the bondage and grip of shame, guilt, and condemnation attached to past decisions or mistakes. However, 1 Corinthians 6:11 reminds us, “and t…

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Episode 221: Parenting: Life is Messy - Perspective to Enjoy the Ride 43:25

3M ago43:25

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Life is messy. But what if we flipped the switch and look at even the seemingly ordinary places in our lives to find our greater pupose? So many of us think that we need to clean up our lives in order for God to use us. But what if He’s in the middle of the messes too? What if the messes are where He does his best work? Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mot…

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Stay Here: Uncovering God's Plan to Restore Your Mental Health with author, preacher, Christian content creator, and the founder of the mental health organization Stay Here, Jacob Coyne, Ep. 167 38:39

3M ago38:39

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Every forty seconds, someone takes his or her own life. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are at all-time highs--and they're stealing our sons, daughters, friends, and spouses. But that’s why our guest joining us today wants you to hear these words - Please stay. The world is so much better with you in it. With tender passion and bold hope, our gues…

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If the Tomb is Empty, Anything is Possible with founding and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, Joby Martin, Ep. 166 32:28

4M ago32:28

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As we navigate our way through Holy Week and approach the observance and celebration of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, we wanted to share a powerful conversation that we believe could be transformational in your life. Our guest today puts it best by stating, “The Son of God was crucified, died, and buried, and He lay in the tomb for three day…

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Episode 220: Leadership, Gen Z, and the Mental Health Crisis 48:13

4M ago48:13

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Today we are talking about the mental health crisis, GEN Z and leadership tips for our own mental health. We discuss the power of rest and four key aspects of healthy leaders. Dr. Van Der Kolk, one of the leading researchers on trauma, says that we are seeing unresolved trauma as the leading health crisis of our times. Mental health counselors have…

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The Future of Soul Care: How Technology & A.I. are Being Used to Strengthen the Church with Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo and a Pioneering Leader in Church Technology, Brad Hill, Ep. 165 35:49

4M ago35:49

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People are searching for help, hope, and encouragement now more than ever. With the influx of mental health issues riddling our country today, people are struggling to find solutions to their problems. And think about it, where do most people go when they have questions and seek a quick answer in today’s culture and society? You guessed it - ‘Dr. G…

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Dad’s Matter: Learning How to Build & Carry On a Legacy of Faith with Vice President of Daystar Television Network and Renowned Talk-Show Host, Jonathan Lamb, Ep. 164 30:13

4M ago30:13

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Research is clear - Dads matter! And whether young or old, male or female, we all consider his presence one of the most important factors/elements in our lives both for good or bad. The word that comes to mind is LEGACY - And in today’s conversation, we’re going to be unpacking why DADs matter and really learn about how we can build and carry on a …

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Episode 219: Friendship Part 2 - Healthy Vs. Unhealthy, Myths and More with Connie Armerding 54:40

4M ago54:40

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Today we are continuing our conversation around friendship with an emphasis on boundaries, unhealthy friendships, and where counseling and coaching come in throughout the seasons of life. Every healthy leader has good friends. Our personal friendships help us sustain our integrity over the long-haul of life, so, it's worth spending two full episode…

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Suffering Well: Finding Hope in the Midst of the Deepest & Darkest Moments of Life with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Curt Thompson, Ep. 163 38:30

4M ago38:30

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We all know that storms, challenges, and adversities are a part of this life which then sparks the question, in the face of personal and global suffering, is it possible to live with hope rather than despair? Joining us today to help us answer that question is a dear friend of ours here at the AACC - Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Renowned Psych…

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The Gift of Marriage: Learning to Live, Love, and Lead Together with Renowned Speaker, Hope Dealer, & Harris Creek Baptist Church Young Adult’s Pastor, Grant Troutt & His Wife, Best-selling author, Renowned ... 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

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As we’ve discussed all throughout this month, love and relationships can be challenging and take a lot of time, attention, sacrifice, and intentionality. Therefore, as we wrap up the month of February and really this entire ‘What Is Love’ series, we thought there were no better guests than bringing on a power couple who love Jesus as well as live, …

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Episode 218: Friendship Part 1 - Healthy Vs. Unhealthy, Myths and More with Connie Armerding 41:17

5M ago41:17

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Every healthy leader has good friends. Our personal friendships help us sustain our integrity over the long-haul of life. So it's worth spending two full episodes to unpack the healthy and unhealthy elements of friendship. Terra Mattson, co-host of the podcast and co-founder of Living Wholehearted, has a candid conversation with one of the Living W…

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False Lovers: Overcoming the Grip of Sexual Sin, Addiction, and Shame with Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Jim Cress, Ep. 161 ... 33:43

5M ago33:43

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There’s no question that sexual sin is something that many struggle with at some point throughout their life. Pornography, premarital sex, extra-marital affairs - they have unfortunately and heart breakingly become too common in our culture and society today. A recent statistic recently projected over 30 million people struggle with problematic sex…

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Healthy People Make Healthy Relationships with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and Licensed Professional Counselor, Debra Fileta, Ep. 160 30:48

5M ago30:48

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love and relationships are a hot topic of conversation. Therefore, today we wanted to re-air a conversation with an expert in our space to hopefully help you identify some healthy habits we can begin implementing within our daily lives to cultivate the love we so desperately seek. Joining us again today …

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Episode 217: Marriage - The Power of our Story with Chris Bruno 35:13

5M ago35:13

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Marriage is an amazing gift. And yet, it can reveal a lot of our weaknesses, vulnerabilities and our growth edges. Today we talk with Chris Bruno about the most common struggles for marriages today and how we can fulfill our greatest desires for deep connection, to be known, and to truly know one another within our marriages. Chris Bruno is a licen…

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People Fuel: Filling Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership with renowned business consultant, leadership coach, best-selling author, & psychologist, Dr. John Townsend, Ep. 159 24:03

5M ago24:03

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There’s no question that your environment impacts your experience. The people you surround yourself with will influence the trajectory of your life. Who are those people in your life? Are they constructive or destructive? Do they push you closer to your goals or pull you further away? Do they motivate you to become your best, or allow you to settle…

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Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential with Professional Monster Truck Driver, Guinness World Record Holder, & Inspirational Speaker, Bryce Kenny, Ep. 158 46:23

5M ago46:23

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The inevitable truth is that life can be tough and riddled with challenge and adversity. Unfortunately, in the midst of these difficult times and seasons, many people stall out and grow discouraged, disappointed, and deflated due to their circumstances. Maybe that person I’m referring to is a friend or family member of yours that comes to mind… Or …

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Episode 216: Leaders Accept Their Limits with Sara Hagerty 52:42

5M ago52:42

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So many messages, particularly those heard in leadership circles, urge us to move past our limits. No pain no gain. This message is loud and clear at the gym, and some of us even hear it at church. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s in your face. “See what you're made of!” Don’t get us wrong, we love a good challenge, but we also believe many of…

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Building a Rhythm of Resilience: Learning How to Move Through Your Struggles with Seasoned Counselor, Renowned Speaker, and Well-Known Author, Donna Gibbs, Ep. 157 29:44

6M ago29:44

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Resilience is all about movement! In other words, your direction is more important than your speed. Yes, many have identified resilience as ‘bouncing back’ but as our guest today so eloquently describes, resilience is a process and not just something that happens overnight or in the snap of a finger. It may take longer for some than it does for oth…

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Prioritizing Soul Care: Maintaining Spiritual Rhythms & Stewarding Our Souls Well with Lead Pastor of Celebration Church and Best-Selling Author, Tim Timberlake, Ep. 156 36:15

6M ago36:15

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Let’s be honest, it’s hard to find time to unplug. Sure, the idea sounds nice, but when your must-do list is crazy long and self-care gets pushed off to tomorrow, tomorrow just seems like it never comes. We so quickly feel as if the world may end if our duties and responsibilities don’t get done, like we’ve let someone down, or that we’ve made some…

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Episode 215: Digital Fasts: Bringing More Peace and Connection with Josh and Jaelyn Harrel 1:05:27

6M ago1:05:27

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It’s a new year and we are setting new trends. What if we all decided to fast from our digital devices for 40 days? What do you think would happen? What do you think would be the effects on your mental health, your spiritual growth, your marriage, your kids? Well, you don’t have to imagine very long because we have an amazing couple with us today w…

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The Good-Hard Life: How to Find Bright Hope Hidden in Your Hurting with renowned speaker, best-selling author, and hope dealer, Katherine Wolf, Ep. 155 29:01

6M ago29:01

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Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. Let best-selling author, renowned speaker, and hope dealer, Katherine Wolf, lead you in finding the hope God has for you in your most painful places. In o…

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The Unfair Advantage: Learning the Art of Transforming Any Obstacle into an Opportunity with Best-Selling Author and Lead Pastor of Radiant Church, Aaron Burke, Ep. 154 32:34

6M ago32:34

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Have you ever noticed, especially when entering into a new year, how people will do anything to get an edge or a one-up? I mean people go to great lengths and even drop serious money wanting the best equipment, training, coaching, you name it. Well today, we are going to give you, what our guest has identified as the unfair advantage. Joining us to…

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Episode 214: Pacing Ourselves - Finishing Well with the Mattsons 42:05

6M ago42:05

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It's a new year and new year's resolutions are on the rise - while anxiety, business and lack of clarity are too. What if we committed our year to PEACE and PACE? What if wholehearted leaders took time to assess all of who they are and where they are going? What if we got less busy this year and created margin and white space in our times at work, …

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Friends for the Fire: Liberty Football Stars Talk About Overcoming Tragedy and Becoming Triumphant in Sports and Life, with Liberty Football’s Starting QB, Kaidon Salter, and Star WR, CJ Daniels, Ep. 153 ... 31:27

7M ago31:27

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There’s no question that this year has been an unforgettable season for #23 ranked Liberty University’s football program. I mean they went 13-0, won a Conference USA Championship in their inaugural season in the conference, and were afforded the Fiesta Bowl birth solidifying them as the Top G5 school in the country. That being said, with the Fiesta…

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Episode 213: How to Ditch Your Control with Tara Sun 36:14

7M ago36:14

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Tara Sun is the host of Truth Talks with Tara and author of, Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God (Thomas Nelson, March 7, 2023). After trying to white-knuckle her way through life, Tara discovered that surrendering to God leads to a life filled with joy, peace and meaning. Coming from a performance b…

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Home for Christmas: Reflecting on Family Traditions, Memories, Hope, and Faith this Christmas Season with Founder, President, & Host of Extraordinary Women Ministries, Julie Clinton, Ep. 152 38:46

7M ago38:46

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In the Clinton household, there’s truly nothing like being home for the holidays. With decorations galore and family traditions in full swing, the joy of Christmas can be felt by all around. That being said, we are so excited to be welcoming the matriarch of the family, Mrs. Julie Clinton to the show today! Not only is Julie, Zach’s incredible moth…

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Episode 212: Forgiveness - What It Is and What It's Not with the Mattsons 50:30

7M ago50:30

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As we reflect on 2023, it's important to consider the fact that we’ve all picked up offenses over the past twelve months. One of the ways we stay healthy and wholehearted is doing our forgiveness work. The church isn't always clear about how to forgive, leaving many of us with the right motive, but not always the right methods. Sometimes we even co…

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God IS IN Your Story: Remembering God’s Promises in the Midst of Life’s Processes with renowned singer, song writer, and lead vocalist of Big Daddy Weave, Mike Weaver, Ep. 151 37:53

7M ago37:53

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As many know, Christmas is a time of wonder and worship! However, the reality is that it’s not always easy to make the choice to rejoice when your in the midst of hardship and suffering. Often times the holidays remind us that grief cannot be wished away. You see, although grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and difficult challenge at any ti…

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Episode 211: Creating Homes & Spaces for Peace, Comfort and Deeper Connection with Anh Lin 39:31

7M ago39:31

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We are ending 2023 with some lighter topics! So let's talk about our HOME and the spaces we live in. The word HOME has layers of meaning for so many. If you pause long enough to reflect, you might find some good, or not so good, emotions floating under the surface. Whether you never had a stable place you called home, you moved a lot, your family d…

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Leading from Behind: Learning How to Effectively Steward God’s Resources This Holiday Season with CEO of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Ben Allison, Ep. 150 45:17

7M ago45:17

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Let’s be honest, although the holidays can be a very wonderful and special time of the year, there can also be several unwanted holiday guests being those of stress and anxiety. You may not invite them in, but they can inevitably show up, seemingly out of no where. Often they show up as a result of toxic or broken relationships, financial pressures…

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