Arena 22

The raw story of Jack Deere, who went from being a beloved author, professor and speaker, to losing everything one dark day, and how he and his family recovered after facing terrible tragedy; plus ONE WORD the Apostle Paul uses to define himself that will elevate your faith; famous careers that began with very small starts; simple and specific steps you can take to transform the next 30 days; plus 3 powerful counseling strategies you can use on yourself or to help others right this very moment.

One question to move your towards expanding your vision for your life; uncovering the amazing promise found in 1 Corinthians 3:21 that "all things are yours" (including the world, life, death, the present, the future) and what it means for you in this very moment; one of the best definitions of a critic every made; Teresa of Avila and a powerful metaphor for living; defining a "reviler"; the most repeated command in scripture; fascinating examples of why it is never too late to begin today; and Kierkegaard on God turning sinners into saints.

Looking at lasting change in Christ and removing something from our life permanently, not just for 40 days and then returning to it; learning why comfort does not produce growth; a fascinating history of Lent; Phil Visher (Veggie Tales) on losing everything; learning to trust the God who is with, for and in us; Harold B. Walker and what to do with toxic thinking; how many people believe in Jesus' resurrection and what difference it makes; W. E. Sangster on real tragedy; and a fascinating spiritual lesson from a porcupine and a pretzel.

What is the number one predictor of happiness? Plus, the story of Valentine and the power of romance; Shun Fujimoto on pushing through ultimate pain to find your dreams; Tony Robbins and some of the best marriage and relationship advice you will hear; Paul Harvey and his article "If I Were The Devil"; the meaning behind 1 Corinthians 13 (the love chapter), and how understanding it will change your life; how to literally fix the MOST UNATTRACTIVE TRAIT in your life (it takes one decision); Andrew Newberg on the power of language patterns; six strategies to fix your relationship (and stop if from going off course); Hal Gregersen's three power questions; and 80 year Harvard study on happiness summarized in FIVE WORDS; one destructive force in relationships; Mel Robbins on 30 seconds that can change your life (a simple two-step process you can utilize immediately); and Siri Lindley on how one phone call and the right words and intention erased decades of pain on both sides of a relationship.

Joe Vitale on handling limiting beliefs; Christian D. Larson's "Optimist Creed"; Alan Cohen on appreciation; the incredible remarriage and reconciliation of Gavin and Pattie Macleod; Mandy Evan's list of limiting beliefs; two life changing prayers you can begin using immediately; why information alone changes little if anything, and what really does; why we can trust God's best; John Griffin on handling ultimate betrayal; and putting feet to your faith. 

As Smith Wigglesworth said, "Faith is not believing God can; it is believing God will." Studies show that more 25% of people under 30 have contemplated suicide in the past 8 months. Learn how living your faith can change the world for other people; plus what happened to the 8 men in America that had more money than the entire government in 1928; the Asch Conformity Experiment; Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president; Barbara De Angelis' four "Rs" that lead to the death of a relationship; a miracle in the life of Pitbull; and Tony Robbins on the power of a compelling future.

What really happened to Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker), and Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks), who were bullied for their roles in Star Wars; the highest desire within; Babylon today; dishonest banking and politics; missionary Jim Elliott; the cross of Christ; Billy Graham on wealth; and lessons from Vietnam and the Gold Rush.

The incredible story of Sixto Rodriquez, a dejected musician who people thought was dead for over 25 years, until he was found very much alive (the events that transpired during those missing 25 years are simply remarkable); plus, Ted Dekker on reaching your dream no matter the detractors; Anthony Hopkins on the power of faith; Dr. Paul Brand on love overcoming evil; an angel saves a girl and her friends; the song of Mary; and the Apostle Paul on open doors and victory over untold adversaries.

I once heard Louis Zamperini speak in person, his words changed my life, and they will do the same for you; plus, vibrant men and women over 100 years old share their life secrets; amazing discoveries about the power of the mind and how you can change the 60,000 thoughts you have each day; the excellent example of Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the top of Mt Everest; the biblical and practical meaning of "favor"; and moving beyond your past conditioning. 

Who were the world's real history makers, from starting hospitals, colleges, and ending open slavery? Plus, Bill Purvis on what he was thinking when facing death after being stabbed in the jugular; a word for men (and women) who were rejected by their fathers; H. Brown on the price of change or of remaining the same; Cloe Madanes on how to reach your goals; Ben Carson's best case/worst case tool; plus the faith stories of Tom Monaghan (founder of Dominoes Pizza), Tom Catena (a doctor serving 500,000 people in Sudan), Troy and Kim Meeder (who run a youth camp where miracles happen), and Elijah Lovejoy, a man of heroic courage who gave his life to put an end to slavery. And for the atheists and skeptics, what Josephus really said about Jesus in the first century.