Matt Johnson joins Bruce Pulver in this Episode to unpack Matt's word VISION.

We linked to 2 Corinthians 4 v 18 to expand on VISION beyond a dictionary meaning alone. "Things that are seen don't last forever but things that are not even seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on things that cannot be seen". CEV

Matt's Unpacking of VISION

Value others

Imagine the Possibilities

Seek Growth and Results

Invest in others

Opportunistic attitude to serve

Never doubt the Journey

Matt is connected to two organizations that we want to share.

Matt started Radical Manhood a year ago with a mission and vision that is simple and profound, Helping men become better men, fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, and friends through seeking Jesus Christ as Lord and becoming ALL that God has intended us to be.

https://www.radicalmanhood.org/

Leaders Edge is an organization that has made it their mission to ignite a fire in the hearts of men everywhere and help them fall head-over-heels in love with Jesus Christ! Matt and his partner Dwight Mason are the real deal, pouring their hearts and souls into their work every single week to help men discover their true significance, strength, and security in the Lord. https://www.theleadersedge.org/

Matt and Bruce will be together on 10/16 and 18 leading interactive, in-person events to lift and pour into others.

At the Leaders Edge "Shaped the Saw" event on 10/18, all proceeds will go to support Eastern Ohio's Safe Harbor which is fighting actively fight human trafficking and exploitation and serving those impacted with programs for recovery programs.

https://www.safeharborohio.org/

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

A few episodes back, we unpacked COMMIT and looked at the WHAT and the HOW.

In this Episode we revisit COMMIT but look at a focus on WHY would we commit to an improvement or a change in our lives.

Why is this she important in working to archive a change in our lives?

The verse we landed on to frame the discussion is Psalm 37 verse 5.

Commit thy way unto the Lord. Trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass. (KJV)

COMMIT (Why)

Could save a life (mine)

Oh the inspiration ripple

My family needs me

More to lose if I wait

It means more than ever

Time is NOW let’s go!

You may recall the what of COMMIT we discussed as

COMMIT (Why)

Count

On

Me

Making

It

There.

The how of COMMIT we discussed as:

COMMIT (How) 

Come w/positivity 

Own our time

Make self-promises

Make service a priority

Invest in growth actions

Then realize the results 

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

CHANGE for a dollar? | Can make us holler | How do we deal with it make the most of change?  It’s easier when we WANT it, but what about when it is imposed on us or if we don’t think we have what it takes to embrace it and become a better person as we go through it? Stacey Siekman joins Heather and Bruce to unpack CHANGE, her experiences, and perspective will help us all when facing wanted and unwanted CHANGE.

Stacey breaks it down like this.   Let’s dive in!

CHANGE

Creates awareness

Holds the answers of truth

Allows progress

Narrates a new chapter

Generates growth

Empowers life 

Her aligning Bible verse is Proverbs 4:23

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

Stacey is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Certified Life and Intentional Movement Coach who is extremely passionate about empowering and encouraging women to move with strength, courage, and confidence through their middle-age years. She utilizes intentional movement, cutting-edge coaching, and functional core training to inspire a whole sense of being, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and nutritionally. If you are ready to move in a powerful new way, Stacey welcomes the opportunity to work with you. Please visit https://www.balancedbodyreflections.com/. 

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this episode, Bruce goes solo and unpacks the September Holiday of LABOR DAY. We are often going so fast in life that we feel hurried, too busy, worried about the outcomes, anxious about the process and stressed about everything. We too often compare ourselves to others which is never a good idea because God made each of us unique and with our own GIFTS and TALENTS. Can we keep up the pace? Do we have what it takes? WAIT. Take time often to focus on our work and the contributions we are making. Here is one way as we celebrate Labor Day this month.

LABOR DAY

Look at what you do

At the impact you make

Be proud and stand tall 

Okay celebrate today

Remember your “WHY”

Don’t ever give up 

Always keep growing

You are an inspiration 

Matthew 9 v 37 (CEV) He said to his disciples, "A large crop is in the fields, but there are only a few workers.

Let's work and do so knowing He is with us when we glorify Him as we put in the effort.

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

What is being reluctant? Why are we reluctant? What causes it? Most importantly what can we do to diminish, overcome it and thrive in our purpose? How can we learn to take action despite the situation and circumstances? Not easy to solve but Bruce and Heather discuss what they have learned through the struggle of moving from being reluctant to taking action.

Looking at 1 Corinthians 15 v 34 and 58 with Bruce's men's Global men's ministry called In His Grip Ministry (www.inhisgripgolf.com) he speaks of the two verses as inspiration to remove his reluctance because,

1) There is more work to be done sharing his faith JOurneY (capitalization intentional) with others whose path he meets (verse 34)

2) All work done in honor of the Lord, is worthwhile. (verse 58)

Unpacking RELUCTANT by asking ourselves to contemplate the following perspectives.

Risk vs Reward

Eluding vs Exploring

Lacking vs Leveraging

Uncertain vs Unyielding

Cautious vs Confident

Terrified vs Tough

Anxious vs Affirmed

Nervous vs No doubt

Troubled vs Tenacious

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the word HELP with Dave MacDonald who is an Ambassador and "Storyteller" with Bucket Ministries. Over 750,00,000 people on the planet do not have access to clean water and close to 800,000 die each year due in part to this lack of clean drinking water. 300,000 of these deaths are of children under the age of 5 years old. Dave (who Bruce and Heather met a few years ago as separate guests on his podcast called "Exercise Your Faith" ) has retired from his teaching career in California and joined forces with Bucket Ministries, an organization combining providing both clear water as well as the GOSPEL and good news of Jesus Christ to those lacking both. Click on the link below to learn all about Bucket Ministries and how you can help if moved to do so. https://thebucketministry.org/about-2023/

IMPACT - This short Timelapse video demonstrates the massive impact Bucket Ministry is having in one of the areas they are serving.

https://thebucketministry.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Kibera_Stack_08032023_1080_w-Audio.mp4

Easy to understand why Dave picked to unpack HELP as he has been certified in the Bucket Ministry program and is now traveling globally to meet the need at its grassroots, 'rolled up sleeves" level.

As one of the first guests with both Bruce and Heather unpacking HELP with Dave, Bruce wrote HELP specifically for Dave who chose Ecclesiastes 11 v 4 (NLT) as his verse that speaks to HELP. Don't wait, jump in and HELP.

"Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant, if they watch every cloud, they never harvest." Ecclesiastes 11 v 4

HELP

Here to make a mark

Every day an impACT (emphasis on ACT)

Look, find, do, repeat

Putting others first

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

To RESOLVE could be to settle "We RESOLVED the issue" or "I RESOLVE to let it go". We an feel like we have thrown in the towel. That may be a good thing and at times okay!

But what happens when the going gets really tough and we need fortitude, persistence, or resilience? We RESOLVE to stay committed

Heather and Bruce discuss ways to develop RESOLVE, a determination to see things through and commit to stretching, growing, and at times feeling pain and soreness. Give a listen and share your comments

RESOLVE 

Reached the bottom?

End of the rope? 

Seeing no way out?

Ouch that hurts right?

Let go of circumstances

Vow to move onward

Embrace the growth

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

What is considered STURDY? A fence post, deeply rooted and secured with footers of stone and concrete? How do we build a STURDY life foundation? We discuss our faith and its test and growth by challenges. A sturdy faith is like a sturdy foundation.

Heather references her bible verse Hebrews 6:19 "This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place" CEV

For Bruce, Proverbs 3: 5-6 With all your heart you must trust in the Lord and not your own judgement. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. CEV

For us, Sturdy is a process, not a light switch to throw. Like a muscle to be exercised

STURDY

Solid base and foundation

The life tests will come

Usually unexpected

Ready for the storm?

Does your anchor hold?

Yes it is with my FAITH

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Unpacking SHERPA. Have you ever needed a guide to help you get somewhere? Maybe to a new place, maybe out of trouble, maybe to elevate your performance at work in a sport or activity, Do you remember the experience? was it good? hard to ask? If the guide said yes, how did they make you feel during the "Guidance"? Safe, accepted, free to learn, or belittled, as you should already know. Did you feel embarrassed for asking? I bet one thing for certain, you remember how you felt. Am I right?

Now flip the switch, have you ever been asked to help someone with an issue that you excel in? (social media, technical skills, something in the arts? ) How did you treat that person?

This isn't a judgement piece, but merely a question to reflect on.

The SHERPA is a guide who is responsible for taking climbers to the summit of a mountain safely, with much of the heavy burden on their shoulders, responsible for camp, food, shelter, and provision for safety. The climbers get all the credit, the SHERPAS are responsible for the success and blamed for the failure very often.

Romans 2 v 19. CEV

"You are sure that you are a guide or the blind and a light for al who are in the dark"

How can we become a better Guide, Helper, Assistant to other? A real SHERPA

Seeks to serve first

Helps lighten the load

Embraces other's goals

Ready to guide versus shine

Puts others above self

Always finding a way

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this Episode Heather and Bruce unpack CONFIDENCE. It's Illusiveness, some reasons why. Reflecting on 1 Samual 17 v45 when David proclaims to Goliath that has come to find not with spears and daggers but instead in the name of the LORD ALL Powerful. How about that for CONFIDENCE?

Here are some ways we looked at CONFIDENCE

Comes from action

Often buried in our self-limits

Never being tested so it grows

Fed by little wins

Incremental movement

Digging into doubt

Experiencing struggles

Never giving up

Comes from a self-push

Engage it to grow it

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share