52 Weeks Podcast

Melody, Steph & Tracy cover their experience doing a “burn run/walk” and how that symbolic gesture helped them make more conscious choices about their beliefs and thoughts. Jesus Christ, His atonement and repentance are all covered in this conversation along with the victories and lessons learned from this past week. The invitation this week is to complete your own “burn run” by completing a write and burn, consciously letting go of a false belief, or meditating on one thing that is holding you back in 2022.

Tracy & Melody share their wins this past week. Steph shares how her 5k went and why it was frustrating for her. Steph reported her honest thoughts on going to God first, Melody also noticed that she wasn’t tempted this way this past week & Tracy described her weakness in this invitation. Steph shared how she has been feeling anxious about an upcoming event she runs and Tracy & Melody gave their thoughts on what is happening under the surface for Steph. Tracy taught the Letting Go emotional spectrum and they each set goals for the coming week. The invitation this week is to go to God first when you have a problem or celebration rather than going straight to friends.

What do you think about this statement from President Boyd K. Packer? "True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. . . . That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel. " Today we are talking about scripture study and how getting to know Christ through his word is what will change our behaviors and actions.

Steph leads the conversation as Tracy, Melody & Steph review their successes and failures for the week. Listen to hear Melody’s victory with making friends with her anxiety. The decision to read scriptures for 30 minutes was a high bar and something that Tracy, Melody & Steph reevaluated. The invitation is to add two minutes on to whatever you are currently doing or begin at 5 minutes of study and increase two minutes a day throughout this coming week. Steph left us with the scripture found in Alma 5:7, “Behold, he changed their hearts; yea, he awakened them out of a deep sleep, and they awoke unto God. Behold, they were in the midst of darkness; nevertheless, their souls were illuminated by the light of the everlasting word…”

Melody leads this week’s conversation reviewing goals and discussing prayer journaling. She shares some especially touching parts about her experience of prayer journaling. Steph discusses how she doesn’t always know if it is her voice or God’s but that it is a good practice. Tracy shares how she is using Elizabeth Pinborough’s Kindly Light Prayer Journal and notices the power of being able to review all the revelation she has already received. This week’s invitation: study the scriptures for 30 minutes and use them to receive revelation on personal questions.

Melody, Steph & Tracy review their weekly goals and report back on their victories for the week. Each person covered a different portion of the life of Christ, who is the “fire” we are focusing on this year. Melody covers the birth & highlights Simeon & Anna along with pondering like Mary. Tracy covers the magnificence of Christ’s ministry to the one & his healing power. Steph covers the reality of Christ, how He lived & how He died and how devastating that was for His followers before his resurrection. The invitation this week is to prayer journal for two minutes this coming week.

In this week’s episode Melody, Steph & Tracy discuss the theme for this year, “Focus on the Fire” and the different metaphors associated with that theme. They also share what they want to become and a few of their personal goals/habits for the coming year. Tune in to get ideas on goals for the coming year. The invitation this week is to study the life of Jesus Christ, since He is the focus of our 2022!

Hi! My name is Melody Bateman! I am a Physical Therapist Assistant, a Licensed Massage Therapist, a 1st degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate, and a Certified Running Coach.

I have been running for 13 years. I started as a hurdler in high school and started distance running in college. During that time, I ran my first marathon. After college, I began ultra running, completing multiple races, long-runs and projects over 26miles on the trails, including a self-supported 100mile race.

I have been teaching fitness since I was 12, starting as a karate instructor. I’ve been coaching runners specifically and “officially” for 3 years (I “unofficially” have coached friends and family since I was a teenager!) I love to help other’s feel loved, find their potential and reach their goals!

Hello! I'm Tracy Robbins King and I have lost upwards of 20 to 30 fancy water bottles in my short life. #stayhydrated Despite the odds I continue to drink water from my own fancy water bottle. Unfortunately, I recently lost a water bottle in the Denver airport, it was a favorite. I taught school for eight years and am currently a podcast producer for the Thy Neighbor Podcast, I have published over 26 episodes. I enjoy learning from the process of doing. I am excited to share my daily practices and how tracking goals & accountability can help you level up your performance personally, professionally and socially. My favorite accomplishments are qualifying for the Boston Marathon, teaching myself to speak Spanish and then teaching it to others. Getting married to David is one of my proudest accomplishments! #winning

This year flew by, and we can't believe we are recording our last episode of the season. In this episode, we reminisce about the year and goals that were accomplished and others that weren't a priority. We discuss what we learned from this year and what surprised us. People's plans for 2022 and what they will change about their goal setting. 2021 thanks for being better than 2020! We really learned this year to dream big, start small and act daily.

Jake Reed launched his career in the beef cattle production sector and then shifted his focus to financial management services. He is driven to live his best life now and later and help you do the same. As an enthusiastic supporter of goals and making dreams happen he has lots of expertise to share with us today.