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Read the paper, watch the news, open your news app on your phone, how much of what you see is positive? The advertising that is all around us mostly reminds of what we are not, what we don’t have, and places we have not visited. Have you ever wondered what life would feel like if more of the messaging we see every day taught us to be content, peaceful, & hopeful? That’s where The Higher Attitudes Podcast comes in. This show is dedicated to focusing on positive, hopeful, even grateful ways of ...
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Deeper, richer prayer doesn't happen without us making time for it. But it can feel difficult to make time when we have attitudes about prayer that make us wonder if the effort is really worth it. Join Tom for this episode where is talks about how to change our attitude about making time for prayer. You'll find yourself slipping past your roadblock…
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When we allow ourselves to pick at our own weaknesses and focus on what needs fixing, improving, and changing, it is easy to become dissatisfied with who and how we are. When we take our sense of dissatisfaction beyond a healthy desire to improve we being to hate who we are. This is a form of personal warfare. We become our own enemies. This is not…
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When the Master stilled the storm on the Sea of Galilee, he commanded the seas and the winds to "Be Still!" When we are desperately bailing our own boats and wondering what is to become of us, we too, need the Master's voice to command the storms of life to "Be Still!" Or do we need the storms within us to cease? Join Julie on this episode to explo…
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Sometimes we get so focused on what we know to be our obvious weaknesses, that we miss God's gentle or even urgent guidance to move in another direction. In this episode, Tom discusses the need for us to shift our focus to what God wants us working on instead of what we think we need to work on. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is h…
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When we talk about a broken heart and a contrite spirit being the way to draw closer to the Savior, we need more power and honesty than the clichéd meaning off this phrase can offer. God promises not only redemption if we seek Him with a broken heart and a contrite spirit. He also promises us relief and strength. What is the essence of a broken hea…
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There is a good chance, better than average in fact, that you or someone close to you is going through something really difficult. To get through your challenge, you will need strength, consolation, and confidence. All of these things come to us then we learn to be of good cheer before our trials are passed. That's what this episode is all about. T…
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This has been a very challenging time for me. But through the challenges I have learned that God is there. he weeps with us through the sorrow, comforts us, gives hope in place of despair, and sends earthly and heavenly angels to minister and pray with us. He weeps with rejoicing as our tears of pain become tears of joy through Him. Things to know …
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Russell M. Nelson knows a thing or two about personal revelation. Recently, he recommended a path for anyone to follow who desires more revelation or divine guidance in their. In this episode, Tom shares how this guidance on revelation has been a blessing in his life. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Tom. Resources Ment…
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You know the feeling, when you know you're running out of steam and any day now you are going to crash. You know you need to stop and reboot your mind and body. But, do you? If not, this episode is for you. Tom explains his reboot process and the hidden blessings of having your life come crashing to a halt. Things to know about this episode: - The …
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Abraham became extremely good at waiting. Patience became one of his virtues. How are we to have this virtue if we are not willing to learn to wait for blessings. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Julie. Resources Mentioned in the Show: The Higher Attitudes Website >>> The Higher Attitudes Facebook Page >>> The Higher At…
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The Power of Belief: Fake It 'Till You Make It
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Matt wears a banana suit to high school, unafraid of what others may think. He does it to prove to himself that he can be who he wants to be. He is confident and growing in leadership and influence. how does he do it? listen to this episode of the Higher Attitudes Podcast and find out. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by J…
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Is it hard for you to feel spiritual sometimes? Does it feel like it shouldn't be this hard? If so, join Tom for this episode where he likens his spirituality to the childhood game of tetherball. Our spirituality and tetherball seem to have a lot in common! Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Tom. Resources Mentioned in th…
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The Perfect Mother's Day Gift: It's Not Too Late!
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What do women really want on Mother's Day. While many common gifts are very much appreciated, women seem to want three important (and free) things and they want them more often than just on the day that those in the United States call Mother's Day. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Tom and Julie. Resources Mentioned in t…
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Prayer journaling can be a powerful way to help us listen more as we pray and to help us more clearly express out deepest desires. Join Tom in this episode as he shares a personal experience he had with prayer journal, a time when he felt God speak to him. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Tom. Resources Mentioned in the…
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It is easy to be critical of ourselves and our efforts to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. We might be tempted to think that our conscience is the source of these negative thoughts about ourselves and our efforts. Don't be fooled. There is another who, day and night, accuses us with a pointing finger of shame to hide our faces. Yes, we need to bewa…
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What happens when physical, emotional, and spiritual health crises converge and you are left feeling our of control. Join Julie for this episode where she shares a very personal story of faith and healing. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Julie. Resources Mentioned in the Show: The Higher Attitudes Website >>> The Highe…
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Many great people do not recognize their own greatness and thus they are kept from doing God's work with the power they might otherwise do it. To get past the habit of self-criticism, we must start with love. Love can make us perfect--enough--for now! Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Julie. Resources Mentioned in the Sh…
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Everyone likes busy airports. Right? Well, Tom isn't crazy about them either. But recently, a crowded airport was no match for his new found, seemingly natural happiness. In this episode, Tom invites listeners to become "Disciples of Happiness." Happiness is a discipline worth pursuing. Won't you join Tom on the path? Things to know about this epis…
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What do you expect from the relationships in your life? What do the people in your life expect from you? What should you do when expectations don't match and problems begin? Join Julie for the episode of The Higher Attitudes Podcast to find out about the six things everyone expects and how you can use these expectations to heal and strengthen your …
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Illness, physical, emotional, mental, comes to us all in one way or another throughout our lives. When we are sick, we naturally seek healing. If we believe in God and have faith to seek healing at His hands, we are encouraged to do so. But what if healing doesn't come quickly or at all. What does this mean? This episode explores how to seek meanin…
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There are many spiritual benefits to fasting and prayer. However, many people miss out on these blessings because they struggle with fasting because of medical or personal issues. The good news is that there is not only one way to fast. God will work with us to help us find a way to access the blessings and even joy of fasting. Things to know about…
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The hymn "How Firm a Foundation" was first published in 1787. It conveys God's willingness to let us "test" Him or prove Him. He wants us to know how much He loves us and He recognizes that we need opportunities to learn of His love. This is why God give us deep waters to pass through and fiery trials to face. He wants us to prove Him and prove to …
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Perhaps one of the purposes of challenges and trials in our lives is to allow us opportunities to develop gratitude and to practice gratitude. But when we are hurting and feeling alone, gratitude is not easy to see or practice. Easy or not, God intends for us to move through our greatest difficulties and arrive at gratitude. He will help us on our …
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We read of miracles in the scriptures and we are taught that belief is how God is able to work miracles in our lives. But what if we are not sure if we believe enough to have miracles worked on our behalf? The good news is that we don't earn miracles. Instead we ask God for what we need and we humble ourselves before Him and ask Him for relief, tru…
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There are days that seem gloomy, inside of ourselves, rather than outside. Sometimes its really hard to shake the blahs. Even positive things like prayer and scripture study don't always seem to help. But there is something that is sure to be a gloom buster. That's what this episode is all about, learning how to bust the gloom our of our lives. Thi…
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Jesus taught that the two great commandments were first to love God and second to love your neighbor as yourself. We call these the two great commandments. But is it only two? There is actually a bonus commandment in there. So, the great commandments also include a commandment to love ourselves. This one is probably the hardest to live. Listen to t…
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When I noticed my gratitude tank was running near empty,I would try to fill it up. But, I learned I was going about it the wrong way. After watching my wife show gratitude in ways that seems counter intuitive, I decided I needed to follow her example and try new ways of filling up my gratitude tank. Things to know about this episode: - The episode …
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If God called your cell phone, would you screen His call and send Him to voicemail? What if you called God, would He send your call to voicemail? In this episode, Tom explores our proper relationship with God and why we need call His name and hear Him call ours. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Tom. Resources Mentioned …
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Did you know that shadows are not gray? There is as much color in shadow as there is in daylight. The trick is learning to look for it. With Jesus Christ as the light of our lives we can learn to see color and joy in everything round us, even tough, cloudy days. God's light can also shine through us and reflect off of us as we going about doing goo…
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Years ago someone suggested to Tom that he use a journal to record inspiration that came when he prayed. He tried this and found it hard to stay focused longer enough to do this regularly. Years later someone suggested writing a letter to God and then allowing God to "write" back. Intrigued by this idea, Tom set off on what has become a spiritual a…
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I had a most amazing experience recently and I want to share what I've learned about being at church. I also want to say thank you to each person who seeks the Lord on the Sabbath. You make a bigger difference to others than you can imagine. Listen to this episode to to hear why I (Tom) think you're amazing for just making it to church on Sunday. T…
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The devil doesn't play nicely. He plays for keeps and he fights dirty. No one is safe, not men, women, or even children. His game is to get each of us to feel like we are not good enough for God and not acceptable to God. How do we beat him at his own game? It comes through coming unto the Savior. Our victory over the devil comes when we learn to r…
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If you suffer from perfectionism or gotta-get-it-all-done-ism, it may be time to consider the way you view your todo lists and more importantly, your self talk, on its head. We often list off the things that we failed to get done. Do we ever take time to list everything that have gotten done? Join Tom as he explores a positive, but practical way of…
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When we pray, it is easy to fall into a habit of speaking to God but not taking time to listen for His spirit to impart the answers and the peace we so badly need. It usually isn't because we don't want to listen. Often it is because we don't know how to quiet our minds enough to feel like we can listen for the still small voice of the spirit. Let'…
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It is easy to get offended on the internet or on the highway or in many other ways. We might even blame others for being offensive. In reality we are the ones that need to change, not those around us. Charity or the pure love of Christ is the answer. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Tom. Resources Mentioned in the Show:…
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Do you cringe when you hear the word repentance? Does it make you feel a sense of guilt or shame even if there is nothing you feel you need to repent of currently. Repentance can be an emotional word for many people. So, if you feel heavy or burdened when you think about repentance, know that there is a better, a refreshing way to view repentance. …
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We often hear the phrase "Seeing is Believing," but do you believe that "Believing is Seeing?" Join Tom in this episodes as he explores the topic of practical faith, a faith that makes a difference in our every-day lives. This faith, when coupled with faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, can literally work miracles in our lives. Things to know about thi…
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The Absolute Necessity of Feeling God's Love
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Drought and famine seem to be something we only read about today. But are we really free of these things. Despite the availability of food, there is something that many people are missing, something they can't get at the grocery store. For many people there is a drought of feeling God's love. We seem to think that feeling it every once in a while i…
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Many of us strap on emotional armor to protect ourselves from the pain we experience in life. But there is a better kind of armor--God's armor. Instead of weighing us down and keeping us from moving forward like emotional armor often does, God's armor is not only protective, but it is also light. Learn more about how to swap your emotional armor fo…
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We talk about belief and having faith. We pray and ask for the blessing and even the miracles we need. Sometimes we ask while we are yet feeling fearful. But there is a time when belief begins to feel very differently. So, just how does belief feel? Tune into this episode to find out. Things to know about this episode: - The episode is hosted by Ju…
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The Fight of the Century - Criticism vs Gratitude
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Criticism is a heavy weight in the ring of our lives. If we are not careful it will knock out our relationships with others. Instead of fighting this battle ourselves, we need a champion to defend us. Gratitude is that champion. He may seem like a light weigh, but Gratitude packs a powerful punch. It has the power to help us knock criticism out of …
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The devil will do just about anything to get us to skip praying. He'll use guilt, inadequacy, busyness, and more. The only mistake we can really make with pray is by giving into the temptation to not pray. God is waiting for us to pray. He understands our weakness and He makes allowances as we work to do our best. Things to know about this episode:…
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Many times when we set goals we are trying to fix ourselves. We call it self-improvement or making progress. While there is nothing wrong with either self-improvement or progress, if we pursue these things because we are worried about not being good enough for others, ourselves, or even for God, we lose much of the best motivation for improvement a…
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Stillness is a rare commodity in our modern world. Perhaps, when we think about stillness we see cloistered monks in austere monasteries or monks in Tibetan temples. We may even subconsciously think that only those with the time and energy to pursue it full time can hope to achieve stillness. Not so. Stillness is the beginning of all spirituality a…
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The way we are encouraged to believe in Santa Claus, to believe, to put away our doubts about his existence each year bears a strong resemblance to the way we are invited to believe in and accept Jesus Christ. Without judging Santa as good or bad, we can remember that we can focus on believing in Christ more and more all year without needing to pac…
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We just finished the season when we pass the mashed potatoes and the green bean casserole. But we haven't stopped passing that other side-dish that is so common in our lives--Judgement. Yes, we pass judgement but we also pass the judgement. Sometimes we even keep an extra helping for ourselves. There is a better way. This episode talks about a more…
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Do you ever feel guilty for taking a day to do nothing? Do you feel uncomfortable with the idea of being content with what you have or how you look? Do you feel like it is a cop out to "settle" for less than you could achieve (or that someone else hints you can or should achieve)? There is a difference between contentment and apathy. We can work ha…
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Do you ever go through periods where you find yourself not opening the scriptures on a regular basis. Do you feel guilty, or empty, or unsure why you do not hunger for the scriptures like all those bearing testimony of scripture study? Take a deep breath and let the significance of the scriptures come to you. Just open the scriptures and read. Thin…
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Commitment is an important part of moving forward towards our goals and dreams. Without commitment our efforts wander, starting and stopping without much progress. However, commitment without belief rarely succeeds and when our belief includes believing in God's help, all things are possible. Things to know about this episode: - This episode is hos…
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In this show Tom focuses on verses 8 and 9 and the counsel the apostle Paul gives the people of Philippi. These verses add to verses 6 and 7 by telling readers what there part is in maintaining the peace they find by giving away their fears and troubles to God. These verses are about learning to think differently (which is one of the root meanings …
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