Janet was invited to share the commencement speech with a graduating class in Stephenville, TX and the message was so powerful and well-received, we promised some friends we'd share it on a podcast episode. If you have a 2023 graduate in your family, please tell them about this episode as our gift of congratulations and encouragement for their future. If it's been a while since you graduated, this gift is for you, especially if you're dreading Mondays in a fear story instead of living inspired with purpose, safety, and impact in a love story. Doug chose these takeaways from Janet's commencement speech:

• We can't put JESUS in a fear story. We can try, but that's inviting disintegration instead of abiding. When CHRIST is our LIFE, we are destined to live a love story because we are CONNECTED to the very power that casts out fear.
• Our physical bodies get sick when we live anxiously or constantly on high alert. "Peace be with you" was not just a kind greeting from Jesus to His disciples after His resurrection. Jesus knew what kind of mental dis-ease could grow from worry and overthinking.
• "Pursue a fearless story, not a perfect life. There's nothing at stake here, friends. Together, there is great hope."

We mention these resources in this episode:

• LOVE IS FEARLESS merch!!! Thanks to our partnership with Jana Dickson, a portion of the proceeds from the LOVE IS FEARLESS - JANET NEWBERRY Collection will benefit John 15 Academy.
• John 15 Academy - We help adults love children well so children can thrive instead of simply succeed.
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Together, there is great hope.