Anchor & Flame

This episode went BONKERS in 2020 when the podcast was called TECKtalks. 

While we were trying to sell our house, I set my backyard on fire. It was completely unintentional, but there was a valuable lesson to be learned.

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Humans have up to 70,000 thoughts per day -- and most of them are negative. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Psychology behind negative thinking
• Personal stories of changing my mindset
• Six methods to beat these repetitive, automatic negative thoughts

REFERENCES:
Episode: THOUGHTS | Toxic Thinking, Irrational Fear & Both Times I Thought I Had Cancer

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This episode is going to step on some toes -- and excuses will abound! But if you want results in your life, follow these not-so-obvious secrets. 

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• My parent's lifelong struggle to wake me up
• What mornings used to look like as a young parent
• Step-by-step guide to train your mind and body to wake up early SO THAT you can control your mornings.
• How controlling your mornings give you the power to change your life

REFERENCES:
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

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Debt is so normal today, but our bodies are sounding the alarm.

In this episode, we'll dive into:

• History lesson on how debt was normalized
• Debt changes your biology via stress
• Credit card points and miles are predatory
• How I paid off $100,000 in debt

Resources:
Ramsey Solutions

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One thing I’ve noticed as I mature into adulthood is that things that seemed completely mysterious to me in my early-20s start to make a little more sense. 

• Ten pieces of advice
• Bonus tip from one of my favorite comedy movies -- The Switch

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Humans were designed for relationship. We can communicate with anyone in the world whenever we want -- but we're lonelier then ever before. Why is that?

• How we became so lonely
• Loneliness literally kills our bodies
• Tactical practices
• 6 ways to connect with others
• 5 ways to go deeper in your relationships

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Welcome to the first episode under the new name! 

In today's episode, we talk about:

• What is truth? 
• Greek and Hebrew meaning of Truth
• Definition of "my truth"
• Real Truth
• What all this is even important

References:
Episode: How Jesus Saved Me

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Your thoughts have the power to change your environment -- even your body. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• When I thought I had throat cancer
• When I thought I had bone cancer
• How your mind changes your DNA
• A sad attempt to explain science

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There is a trendy new word we are hearing about in the Church -- Deconstruction. 

Today, we sit down with Pastor Chris Williams to discuss:

• What is deconstruction?
• Why is it so popular?
• Healthy vs unhealthy deconstruction
• Is there any sincerity in it?
• What can we do to encourage Spirit-led, biblical understanding of Scripture?

References:
BOOK | I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist by Norman L Geisler
BOOK | Faith & Doubt by John Ortberg
BOOK | The Apologetics Study Bible
PODCAST | The Alisa Childers Podcast
PODCAST | Cooperstuff with John Cooper
PODCAST | Got Questions Podcast

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Welcome to our newest segment -- CAREER CORNER. 

Today, we begin with some proven methods to make new friends in a crowded room. Whether you're at a networking event, a friends party where you know very few, or at an event for the first time -- these are the tools you need to turn strangers into friends. 

References:
INTERVIEW | Human Resources Experts, Colette Pavelle and Witney Rightler, on How We Stand Out Among the Upcoming COVID-19 Hiring Boom

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