Best Ray The Jazz Man Podcasts (2024)

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8:30 Episode #19 - Taking Great Pleasure In Presenting CTI Records 1:18:30

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In This Great New Episode Of 8:30 A Jazz Podcast Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man offer up some of their favorite classic CTI (Creed Taylor Incorporated) Records selections. CTI had a sound and groove all of their own. CTI was a subsidiary of A&M Records before becoming independent in 1970. We take a look at and listen to 1. Gibraltar …

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8:30 Episode #18 - A Look At Columbia Records Part 2 53:56

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In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Dail…

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8:30 Episode #17 - A Look At Columbia Records - Part 1 49:58

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In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Dail…

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8:30 Episode #16 - Herbie Hancock - Part 2 1:08:47

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In Episode #16 Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man investigates the Monstrous Grooves of The Headhunters period with Tracks like: "Palm Grease" "Hang Up Your Hangups" The Jazz Man shares the beautiful Song "Butterfly" and a Prince cover from Herbie's "The New Standard". The 8:30 Crew was in attendance at The Hollywood Bowl for Herbie's …

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8:30 Episode #15 Herbie Hancock - Part 1 1:00:02

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Going On A Maiden Voyage with Herbie Hancock - In this Amazing Episode Master Keyboardist/Composer Herbie Hancock dazzles us with his timeless compositions and musical artistry. You will hear his classic tunes like "Maiden Voyage" "Dolphin Dance" and more, with a special appearance from Herbie on Jaco Pastorius Debut album from Epic Records. Join H…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #14 - Pat Metheny - Part 2 1:04:17

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In this episode we continue to explore the music of guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group as we listen to and sink our teeth into the mind blowing compositions of this Incredible Musician and Band. Songs Include: Phase Dance - Pat Metheny Group Minuano (Six Eight) - Still Life Talking Have You Heard - Letter From Home The Way Up - The Way…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 13 - Pat Metheny Part 1 1:11:42

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In this Fantastic Episode we take a look at The Amazing Guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group. We listen to "Are You Going With Me" from the classic album "Offramp" and "Here To Stay" from the Groovin' album "We Live Here" as well as 4 other awesome compositions. If smooth, engaging, intelligent music is your thing, or you just want to kn…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #12 "Chick Corea Part 2" 1:14:23

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The conversation continues with the exploration of the legendary jazz musician Chick Corea. Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss his fusion period with his group Return To Forever, Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, post-bop groups, solo piano work, dual projects with Herbie Hancock and a fascinating retrospective of the genius jazz musician Chi…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode #11 "Chick Corea Part 1" 1:05:19

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss the musical legacy of jazz keyboardist Composer and Bandleader, Armando Anthony Corea better known as Chick Corea who passed away on February 9, 2021. He was the winner of 27 Grammy Awards of 71 Grammy nominations that speaks to his timeless body of work. One of the things that made Chic…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 10 "Miles Davis Electric Period" 1:01:01

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. In this episode Hollywood and Ray the Jazzman explore how influential and groun…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #9 - "Miles Davis Acoustic Period" 1:03:27

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. Songs include: Miles Davis – Miles Ahead Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine Miles…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #8 - "Spotify Playlist" 55:32

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This episode of 8:30 is a special sample of songs from Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man's personal Spotify playlist put together especially for you. The Brecker Brothers – Slang Miles Davis – So What Jeff Lorber – He Had A Hat Billie Holiday – Lady Always Sings the Blues Jeff Lorber - Always There Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #7 - "The House That Impulse Built - Part 2" 1:04:55

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In this conversation we talk about the collaborations forged at Impulse. Charles Mingus mixes it up with John Coltrane and the very talented instrumentalist Eric Dolphy. Shirley Scott, Queen of the Organ wailing on the keys with Oliver Nelson arranging the horns to a fever pitch ending. Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo a Hungarian American jazz guitarist…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #6 - "The House That Impulse Built-Part 1" 1:00:29

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In this conversation with Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we talk about the 60 plus years of musical integrity that Impulse Records is known for. Also known as "The House That Trane Built” in honor of it’s number one artist John Coltrane. It is considered home of the new Vanguard of Creative Musicians, while keeping in step with the growing …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode # 5 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records- Part 2" 1:07:18

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In this episode we continue the conversation noting that Blue Note Records was one of the first record labels that took Jazz seriously. They documented some of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time. We continue to appreciate the style that Blue Note Records had of rehearsing the musicians prior to the recording sessions, and the unique artwork of…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #1 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 1" 58:10

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On March 2, 2023, Wayne Shorter passed away at the age of 89. Another one of the Jazz Masters gone and never to be forgotten. In this conversation Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman will discuss Wayne Shorter’s contribution to the Arts. He was an Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist and Genius. As we hand pick our favorites, we listen to and…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #4 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records - Part 1" 1:13:07

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In this episode we delve into the iconic jazz label Blue Note Records which was established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff. Historically, Blue Note has been associated with the “hard bop” style of jazz and recorded essential albums in the avant-garde and free jazz styles. In 1946 recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder used the living room in …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #3 - "Weather Report" 1:23:35

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman get down with the topic of Jazz Fusion Supergroup Weather Report, one of the Pioneers of this artform. There are insights from Hollywood about the musical production in the recording studio and Ray The Jazzman shares his appreciation from a Jazz Fusion perspective. Songs include: Weather Report …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #2 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 2" 1:04:49

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman continue the flow with Wayne Shorter’s odyssey into Jazz Fusion collaborating with other Jazz greats, such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine and Jaco Pastorious just to name a few. As we hand pick some of our favorite songs, we listen and …

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Did Jesus Laugh? (7-Minute Prayers) 8:47

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Do you wonder if Jesus ever laughed? Does it feel incongruous that Almighty God might enjoy a belly laugh? Most of the pictures we have of Jesus reveal a strong but serious man. After all, he drove out the moneychangers and regularly rebuked the Pharisees for their hypocrisy. He never wavered from his eternal mission to seek and save the lost. But …

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Laughter is Medicine for the Soul with Tim Washer 47:07

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Do you find it easy or hard to laugh at life? The bible says laughter can be like medicine to the soul. A study conducted by the University of Maryland found that laughter reduces stress, pain, and conflict. It literally makes the heart function better. The Bible references laughter nearly 50 times. Laughter makes the heart cheerful and helps us co…

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Waiting for Heaven No Longer: a Tribute to Dr Larry Crabb 7:45

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If I looked at your bookshelves, who would I presume has had the biggest influence on your life? Thankfully the number of books you own by an author doesn’t necessarily translate to impact—otherwise, you might think John Grisham is my mentor. I do love a good fast-moving legal thriller, but I don’t plan to go into law or to write novels. Outside of…

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From Prosperity to Gratefulness with Ray Edwards: Day 90 35:25

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Do you think it’s wrong to make money? Have you been taught that those who prosper financially must have done something wrong or evil? Ray Edwards believes that we were all meant to prosper. For some our prosperity is a spiritual abundance that is accompanied by a vow of poverty. Most of us are called to greater prosperity than we’ve dreamed, but w…

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The Power of Imagination in Becoming Grateful (7 Minute Prayers): Day 89 8:38

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Are you afraid of your imagination? Do you imagine you’ll get yourself into trouble if you dream too much? The church and imagination The Church has historically discouraged imagination out of a fear that we will violate the second commandment, “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath…

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Can You Fake Thankfulness to Become Grateful? (7 Minute Prayers): Day 88 7:51

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You’ve heard the phrase, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” Does that apply to gratitude? Does that feel inauthentic to you? Maybe even like you’re lying? Raised as a Christian, I was taught to never lie. So to suggest that I fake gratitude feels counter to my moral fabric. But researchers suggest that faking it may actually be a good strategy. Dr. Alex K…

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Thoughtful Gifts Flow from Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 87 8:07

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Did you grow up singing the Doxology every Sunday in church? If you did, what associations do you have? If you didn’t, how do you feel when you hear it? In many liturgical churches, the Doxology is sung immediately prior to the offertory. In essence, we remind ourselves to “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” before we return our gifts to him…

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Turning Captive Thoughts into Thankfulness (7 Minute Prayers): Day 86 8:44

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How easy is it for you to keep your thoughts thankful, positive, and joyful? When Paul challenges us to “take captive every thought,” does that feel hard or easy? If you’re like me, that feels impossible. My mind feels like that commercial with the cat-herding cowboy. As soon as I take one thought captive, all the other thoughts go scattering in al…

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The Battle Toward Gratefulness (7 Minute Prayers): Day 85 9:35

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What’s the longest range goal you’ve ever set? Did you accomplish your goal? Most of us lose the battle for gratitude because we don’t have the right plan. Long-term battle plans In England, they estimate it takes 250 to 300 years to build a cathedral. That’s a lot of planning and preparation. At New College, Oxford beetles infested the oak beams i…

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How I Almost Quit Being Grateful (7 Minute Prayers): Day 84 9:23

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Have you ever started a project only to find it feels pointless or a waste of time? Have you ever quit something just because it became too hard? I have a confession to make. I almost quit this 90-Day Gratitude Challenge on day 80. Why I almost quit the 90-Day Gratitude Challenge On Day 72 my wife woke me in the middle of the night with some very t…

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Appreciation at Work: How to Create a Grateful Workforce with Dr. Paul White: Day 83 34:37

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Do you feel appreciated at work? Do you know how to show appreciation to your co-workers? Dr. Paul White and Dr. Gary Chapman did research to understand how the way we speak to one another at work makes a difference in the workplace culture. The result was a new work called The Five Languages of Appreciation. In this episode, I walk through some of…

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How Authenticity Can Promote Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 82 8:43

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Have you ever received inauthentic gratitude or praise? How does that contrast with receiving authentic thanks? We raise our children to say please and thank you, but it’s obvious when they don’t mean it. As they mature they learn to play the part and it becomes harder to tell if they mean it or not. Dr. Paul White recently told me a story about a …

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Why Don’t We Give Thanks More (7 Minute Prayers): Day 81 6:46

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When you approach God, how do you think about Him? Do you find it easy to thank him or does it feel like something you’re supposed to do? When I was younger I saw God like a cosmic Santa who doled out gifts at his discretion. I wasn’t sure how Jesus and salvation fit into the equation, but I knew I wanted all the good stuff God promised. As I grew …

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5 Ways to Grow in Worship (7 Minute Prayers): Day 80 7:05

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Do you know how to worship God? Sounds like a silly question, especially in a series on gratitude. But this is a vital question, “Do you really know how to worship?” Seventy years ago A.W. Tozer lamented that Christians had more resources for knowing about God than ever in the history of the Church. Yet, worship had become a ritualistic program. Tw…

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Moving from Chaotic Thinking to Thankfulness (7 Minute Prayers): Day 79 8:34

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Do you ever find it hard to focus and think clearly? Does it feel like your brain is a chaotic mess? On day 31 we discussed the power of thankful thinking and how to make that a habit. Today I want to look at how our minds become chaotic and how we can use deep thinking to become more thankful. This issue became very personal for me recently. My fa…

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How Remembering Mortality Leads to Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 78 9:20

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Do you spend time thinking about your mortality? If you do, does it fill you with gratitude? If you’re like most modern Christians, you spend as little time as possible thinking about death. Unless you’re an estate planner, pastor, doctor, or mortician, you likely don’t spend a lot of time even thinking about mortality. Our youth-driven culture kee…

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Stop Ruminating Thoughts with Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 77 9:56

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Do you ever find yourself ruminating over poor decisions you’ve made? Perhaps you become anxious over what might happen or what could have happened, and it makes you fearful. I’ve experienced this recently. It feels like a fog envelops your mind and you can’t escape the negative thought cycles. A friend described it as a huge snowball that keeps ga…

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The Role of Gratitude in Recovery from a Heart Attack with Jackie Bledsoe: Day 76 41:33

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Do you appreciate your life? What if you had a heart attack? In this episode, I talk to Jackie Bledsoe about his near-death experience with a heart attack. We explore the profound role that gratitude plays in the recovery process. The heart attack At the age of 43, Jackie had a massive heart attack, known as a “Widowmaker.” He thought he could be d…

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Giving Thanks When Under Duress (7 Minute Prayers): Day 75 7:54

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Does it sometimes feel like God is severely punishing you? How do you respond when you are under duress? Psalm 118 shows us that the way forward begins with thanksgiving. As we gratefully remember God’s past deliverance, we can pray for God to save us today and look forward to our final day of salvation. But let’s be honest, singing songs of thanks…

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The Compounding Effect of Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 74 8:19

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Do you know how the compound effect works? How about compounding gratefulness? Investment strategies based on wishful thinking usually end in greater debt and disappointment. For example, purchasing a daily lottery ticket will rarely result in enough winnings to even pay for that decision. But that doesn’t stop millions of dreaming of picking the “…

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Gratitude for Deliverance (7 Minute Prayers): Day 73 7:49

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Are you looking for deliverance? Do you want God to set you free from internal problems or external enemies? In Psalm 144, David asks God to rescue him from unnamed enemies. He provides a model for how believers can pray for deliverance in the midst of any opposition. It starts with our mindset. Will we think positively or negatively? Will our thou…

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Allow More Singing at the Table (7 Minute Prayers): Day 72 8:29

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Does your family allow singing at the table? When’s the last time you sang at a business meeting? Growing up, we weren’t allowed to sing at the table—or hum or whistle, for that matter. It went against all rules of etiquette. I didn’t question it at the time, but I wonder now who decided that rule? And while there’s growing research and trends show…

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How to Break Out of Our Mental Cages (7 Minute Prayers): Day 71 8:46

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Have you ever felt caged or trapped in your work? What if I told you that it’s more likely that you created the mental cage? Breaking out begins with gratitude. Many factors influence job satisfaction, but in general, over half of the American workforce is dissatisfied with their job. Those numbers increase or decrease based on workplace culture, o…

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Cultivating a Tree of Thankfulness in Your Mind (7 Minute Prayers): Day 70 8:15

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Do you enjoy growing a garden? If not, do you enjoy seeing beauty in nature or a carefully cultivated garden? If I’m honest, I do not enjoy gardening. I have allergies, and I almost always have to stop early due to some kind of allergic reaction. But I have one tree that I take great pride in, which I planted in my yard. We found a sapling growing …

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Overcoming the Comparison Trap with Gratitude with Ian Anderson Gray: Day 69 42:55

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Do you find yourself staring at the success of others and wishing you were more like them? Does it make you jealous or feel like you’re not enough? If you’ve said yes, you’ve experienced the comparison trap. In this podcast episode, I interview Ian Anderson Gray about his experience with the comparison trap. We discuss things like self-doubt, how w…

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How Listening Increases Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 68 7:58

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Have you ever been part of a conversation where it’s obvious the other person doesn’t understand your point? Have you ever stopped at that moment to wonder if you’re truly listening to their perspective? Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. ~Stephen R. Covey The truth is, it’s easier to hear…

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Replace Toxic Thoughts with Thankfulness (7 Minute Prayers) Day 67 7:48

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Do you ever wake in the middle of the night with a dreadful thought? Does your mind quickly focus on negative issues? Those thoughts become toxic when we feed them too much and they start to consume us. Recently, I had just finished reading a very emotional piece to my wife. I was in a vulnerable place, and she asked me a simple question driven by …

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Your Gratitude Training Plan (7 Minute Prayers): Day 66 8:33

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Did you know that 80% of all people break their New Year’s Resolutions by Valentine’s Day? Have you experienced this trap? Why do you think that is? Pastor Craig Groeschel thinks it’s because we’re trying too hard. Instead, we need to approach life like an athlete approaches training. Neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf proves it’s because we’re going…

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My Journey Toward Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 65 11:25

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Have you made a bold claim or shared an audacious vision? Did you gulp after you said it and realized now you need to make good on your word or feel like a fraud? That’s how my journey toward gratitude started. On November 13, 2020, I wrote a provocative article about why gratitude matters. I wrote it to prepare myself for Thanksgiving, but I also …

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Fight Loneliness with Gratitude (7 Minute Prayers): Day 64 8:52

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Do you ever feel intense loneliness? Like you’re the only person in the world who’s fighting the battles you face? It happens often and it’s a self-reinforcing cycle. When you feel lonely you don’t want to reach out or acknowledge the problems you face, and, as a result, you think you’re alone. For example, I’m in a couple of different men’s prayer…

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How to be Grateful for God’s Provision (7 Minute Prayers): Day 63 7:32

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Have you ever been down to your last few dollars in your bank account or wallet? Since you’re still alive enough to read or hear this, I suspect you have a story you could tell of God’s provision in those desperate moments. Angus Nelson, on day 62, told the story of when he and his wife went on a luxury cruise with clients while only having a few h…

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