Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 262 - Finding Value In Others And Yourself

Say “hello” to your new best friend. A friend who doesn’t gossip. Who is emotionally stable. Who brings a lot more contentment and far less drama into your life. Who understands and values you. That friend is you.

Dr. Christine Cooper knows it takes more than kindness and good intentions to build healthy, lifelong relationships. As a former mean girl, she made her share of mistakes before discovering the life-changing power of Finding Value in your life and the lives of those around you.

Finding Value is packed with scores of real-life strategies you can use immediately to connect more authentically with others. Discover effective ways to establish boundaries, to see the merits in differing opinions, and to contribute with confidence.

From deciphering nonverbal cues to ethically and respectfully handling disagreements, Finding Value is your handbook for building strong, fulfilling relationships that last.

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Author Biography:

Dr. Christine Cooper is a reforming mean girl who has dedicated herself to continuously developing exceptional people skills and growing her emotional intelligence. She counts herself fortunate to have lasting world-wide friendships, strong family bonds, and rewarding patient relationships. A licensed pharmacist, Christine holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of New Mexico. She revels in the adventure of working with people from all types of backgrounds to improve the practice of pharmacy. She calls Alexandria, VA, home.

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 261 - How $65.43 Changed George Forever 

The story of George Puia is beyond fascinating, especially when you consider that a self-described "stoner hippie" went through a complete life change when he began following Christ...and that the introduction took place in a most unusual way.

This is one of the great Jesus Revolution stories you'll ever hear, and somehow $65.43 is at the center of it. Listen, share, and be amazed at the wonderful ways the Lord works!

About Our Guest:

Dr. George Puia is a recently retired faculty member and scholar in the areas of international business, entrepreneurship, and strategic management.  He holds a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Kansas with emphasis on international business and research methods. He recently was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science in Strategic Management from the Said Business School, Oxford University. His earned doctorate and professional certification are indicative of his commitment to bridge theory and practice in working with students, entrepreneurs, business executives, and community leaders in developing global-ready businesses. Dr. Puia's academic research is at the intersection of international business, strategic technology management, and entrepreneurship. His applied interests are in export-led economic development, business internationalization, and strategic risk. He has served in numerous academic leadership roles including membership on the Board of Governors of NASBITE International, Associate Editor of the Baltic Journal of Management and Editor of the Case Research Journal. He has a deep interest in philanthropy and has worked with numerous non-profit organizations to help them build their financial resources.

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 260 - Don't be A Crab w/ Author Hooman Montevalli

Our guest is Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Hooman Montevalli as we focus on his new book - Don't Be a Crab! A Practical Guide to Building Strong, Joyful Relationships You hold the key to profoundly transforming your relationships.

Our daily lives and communications lack clarity. This is a huge problem in long-term relationships, regardless of whether they involve entrepreneurs, managers, political leaders, or romantic partners. When you don’t fully understand what someone says or don’t say what you want to, confusion reigns. Missed opportunities and regrets abound, often with disastrous results.

Most of the time, deep happiness and calm remain elusive. But they are within your reach.

In Don’t Be a Crab! Hooman Motevalli walks you through a series of important, potentially life-changing steps to permanently improve how you communicate. Discover vital exercises to help eliminate confusion. Find effective solutions for stopping actions and reactions that block your energy flow. Learn how to recognize and avoid most events that decrease the depth of your contentment.

Experience how clarity ushers in serenity and noticeably changes your relationships for good. Thought leader and serial entrepreneur Hooman Motevalli is a senior business analyst and in-demand consultant for high-level blockchain and AI software teams. He is the director of HSP Holdings, an IT-based company investing in intelligent blockchain and DAO-Metaverse startups. Motevalli also works to improve the qualities of tech and business teams through his Converting Confusion to Clarity (CCC) training program. He is a macroeconomics expert, holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, has a master’s degree in theater from the Academy of Art University, and is a UEFA soccer coach. Motevalli is currently studying at Stanford University.

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 259 - Jesus Revolution Music with Nancy Honeytree

What a thrill to welcome one of the original "Jesus Music" musicians - Nancy Honeytree - to the Big Impact for a poignant, insightful, moving conversation about her music, church culture then and now, the impact of the Jesus Revolution movie, and so much more.

You'll be greatly encouraged in your faith and gain a fresh appreciation for true musical artistry when you listen to the heart, words, and music of this special lady.

Thanks to Worship Pastor Billy Petty and to Jude Gorske from Hopevale Church in Saginaw, MI for joining in on the conversation!

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 258 - Rick and Jane's Walk Across America

How would you respond if asked to do something you knew was impossible? Something so difficult, so crazy, so beyond your ability that it didn’t even make sense. You’d dismiss it, forget about it and act like you were never asked, right? But what if it were God asking? What if you were absolutely sure that you had just heard God speak? This is that story. It is the story of ultimate Christian Evangelism. It is the story of life-changing adventure driven by a desire to share the gospel. It is the story of two very unlikely people who God asked to walk across America. They were to walk from one side of the country to the other, in every conceivable kind of weather, facing what seemed like insurmountable odds, taking every step together and accomplish it in just six months. As you read this memoir, you’ll take each step with them, meet the people they met, hear the prayers they prayed, feel their pain and celebrate their victories. This is the incredible, true account of their once-in-a-lifetime, and how it transformed their lives forever.

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 257 - Harp For The Lord with Christy-Lyn

This is a conversation I never saw coming, but you are about to meet one of the world's foremost online teachers of the harp, Christy-Lyn from South Africa.

God is calling people all around the world (many of them in the United States) to learn to play the harp. Hundreds of people are obeying, and when they play the harp God changes the atmosphere and brings hope and healing, just like in David’s time. Christy-Lyn is a harp teacher from South Africa, who teaches these harp players online. God is doing big things! Her YouTube channel channel is now the biggest harp instruction channel in the world, and we teach 1000 learners monthly in our membership.

Why is it so popular? What impact is it making on those taking the classes? How can you get involved?

So many harp questions...and here are the answers!

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 256 and an incredibly important conversation about your family and the struggle to regain control over technology. Our special guest is Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro - a faith-centered organization with a passion for helping families regain connection through an innovative approach.

Listen in as Odom shares his personal story of struggling with technology prioritization and the impact on his family...and then his proposed solutions for your family.

When you change your relationship with your phone you change your relationship with everyone around you…including yourself. 

91% of adults keep their phones within arm’s reach all day (Forbes)

63% of global phone users are trying to limit their usage (Deloitte)

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 255 - An Orphan in the House of God - Overcoming Abuse

Our featured guest is Craig Daliessio, author of "An Orphan in the House of God," a powerful personal story about overcoming the horrors of an abusive childhood, experiencing years of homelessness, and ultimately coming to know Christ as the healer of all that hurt.

"Jesus said: "Unless you become childlike, you cannot grasp the kingdom of God..." In "An Orphan in the House of God," Craig Daliessio shares the intimate details of growing up in a dysfunctional, chaotic family and his desperate attempt to reach out to a God he didn't understand.

As he entered adulthood, he came to realize that a spirit of orphanage was keeping him trapped and unable to experience the childlike faith and joy that Jesus taught. After years of hurtful relationships with his parents and others close to him, Craig came to understand that God's love is beyond what even the best mom or dad has ever shown their child. "An Orphan in the House of God" show us the way out of the orphanage, and into the arms of our loving Father. "

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 254 - Lord, Have Mercy - The Incredible Story of Mercy Baldwin

This conversation revolves around the powerful testimony of 20-year old Mercy Baldwin and the numerous miracles surrounding her life. One of 10 Baldwin kids, Mercy recently suffered a life-threatening stroke, and shares that part of her journey in this conversation. We're also joined by her parents, Tim and Pony Baldwin.

The Baldwins are also a musical family, performing as a group called "10K To Flight" and have a new album titled, "Encounter."

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Welcome to The Big Impact Ep 253 - Jeremy Delk - Without A Plan

"Without a Plan" is the story of a smart and confident man whose brash and forward approach to all things—while not for everyone—quickly builds trust with guaranteed authenticity. Follow Jeremy Delk from a primary school in Kentucky, when his father passed away in a tragic accident, to the boardroom of his own investment firm filled with innovative companies, technologies, and unexploited market niches.

With each new step and business venture, Jeremy’s choices twist and turn through the unknown and the failure that comes with the territory of being human. Yet his boundless actions somehow turn out alright because each headfirst dive is aligned with his true self. Jeremy’s growth becomes yours in this tale of finding true happiness.

Author Biography Jeremy Delk is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for disrupting industries. Born and raised in a small-town, blue-collar household, he jumped into entrepreneurial ventures with the naivety of a child and the tenacity of a tycoon. Since 2001, Jeremy’s businesses have earned hundreds of millions in revenue, created hundreds of high-paying American jobs, and earned one of Inc. 500’s fastest-growing company distinctions. Now focused on investing in and advising entrepreneurs, Jeremy shares the good, bad, and ugly of entrepreneurship. While great times don’t last forever, neither do the truly bad ones.

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