In this episode, Lisa and I are in Eastern Kentucky to visit with our friends James and Hannah Bennett. Hannah was a student in our ministry in Winder, GA. The Lord called her to ministry while she was a college student, which led her to connect with the ministry of Camp Nathanael in Emmalena, KY.

We sit down to discuss how James and Hannah met, their first year of marriage, and their ministry, Trails to Truth, a Biblical Horsemanship program designed to share the Gospel with children. We also talk about the recent "1000-year flood" they experienced in July and how God is using their ministry to serve the community.

Links:

Contact James and Hannah

Camp Nathanael

GIVE (you can give to support James and Hannah as well as to Flood Relief; be sure to select either the Missionary Fund or the Flood Relief fund)

For more info on Cord of Three Coaching -- strength training for your marriage -- email Spencer at [email protected].

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In this episode, Lisa and I talk about the trap of worry and how to put a lid on it.

PUT A LID ON WORRY BY...

1. Shifting your focus
2. Remember what God has done... Start a gratitude list
3. Be present

Referenced Randy Gravitt and his podcast, Chasing Greatness. You can also connect with Randy at Integreat Leadership.

Cord of Three Coaching is "strength training" for couples. Whether you are preparing for a lifetime together, or you've been married for a while, we will equip you with the tools to have the strong marriage that God created you to experience. Contact Spencer Breedlove at [email protected] or 678-227-9947 for more information.

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In this episode, Lisa and I talk about Getting a Grip and how you can do it!

People/Organizations mentioned:

• Mike Linch: Pastor at Northstar Church in Kennesaw, GA, and host of the Linch with a Leader Podcast
• Dr. John Delony: author/speaker and creator of the "QUESTIONS FOR HUMANS" deck of cards
• Osprey Shooting Solutions

To Contact Lisa and Spencer for prayer OR to set up Premarital Coaching or Marriage Coaching:

Email us at [email protected], or... feel free to text Spencer at 678-227-9947

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In this episode, Lisa and I talk about Seeking God and how you can do it together in your marriage.

POLL: Turkey and Dressing OR Crab Legs

My Core Purpose: to INVEST in and NURTURE others to live life to the fullest through generosity, servant leadership, and faith.

What does it mean to SEEK GOD…and HOW can you do it together in your marriage?

“Seek” / Ps. 53:2

• “to go in search / quest of”; 
• HEBREW: dāras (daw-rash’) consult; inquire; in prayer and worship; 
• (syn) PURSUE

WHAT do you seek / pursue / consult the Lord for?

FIRST - God looks for those who LIVE wisely and SEEKS for Him. 

• When you are seeking God… He is looking for you… and the greatness happens when you LOCK EYES with the LORD

SECOND - What does seeking require?

• Seeking requires HUMILITY.
• Seeking requires questions. 
• Seeking requires silence. 

THIRD - What do you seek?

• wisdom
• understanding
• How to FATHER
• Love
• Healing
• Confidence
• Joy
• Provision
• Protection
• Salvation
• Hope
• Truth
• Power
• Mercy

How can you seek God TOGETHER

• Communicate with each other / Talk it through / Hear EYES, EARS & HEART
• Pray together
• Obedience
• Celebrate Together!

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In this episode, Lisa and I discuss handling difficult people...including your spouse.

How do you handle difficult people?

UNHEALTHY

• rebuking / arguing with them — the Bible says, “DO NOT REBUKE MOCKERS or they will HATE YOU.” (Prov 9:8)

HEALTHY

• Patience
• Checking your own heart / look in the mirror / are you being the difficult person
• Forgiveness
• Detach... See the bigger picture

What if your spouse is the difficult person in your life?  What can you do?

1. Prayer
2. Patience
3. Harsh words vs. Gentle Words [Proverbs 15:1 (CSB) A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.]
4. Check yourself...make sure you are not the difficult person.
5. Love covers a multitude of sin

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In this episode, Lisa and I discuss raising kids to be tough, strong & courageous. Parenting is the greatest, most demanding, hardest, and scariest job on earth. At the same time, it is the most rewarding opportunity to steward one of the greatest gifts God can give... kids!

Soft Kids vs. Strong Kids

Three different kinds of parents: Those who Shelter... Those who Neglect... Those who are Wise and Courageous

Scripture Referenced: Job 39:1-4, 13-18

Your Next Steps:

• Pray for your children
• Hit the Pause button and have a conversation to guide them to make the decision
• Let them fail. Their failure is not final nor is it an indictment on you as a parent. 
• Let natural consequences play out
• Do not fear imperfection… embrace it. Give grace to yourself first and then to your kids. Social media portraying perfection and that you have it all together. 

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In this episode, Lisa and I talk about the Good, Bad, and Ugly of our 28 years of marriage.

SONG at the end: Firm Foundation (He Won't) by Maverick City Music & Cody Carnes

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In this episode, Lisa and I talk about challenges families face and how to fail forward.

Two Quotes from Paulo Coelho (Brazilian Novelist)

• “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”
• “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”

1. Culture
2. Busyness
3. Past
4. Feeling like a failure

1. Be PRESENT. Allowing the past to have power over you is doing life on your heals and not your toes. You’re in a vulnerable unathletic position. You are exposed.
2. Develop HEALTHY coping skills
3. TAKE A PAUSE (The PAUSE App)
4. ASK.... IS IT TRUE
5. EMBRACE FAILURE BY FAILING FORWARD. Learn from your failure
6. SEEK COUNSEL
7. TAKE RISKS

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In this episode, Lisa and I talk about how we exercise our marriage to strengthen the strand... the cord of three strands.

TRUTH: LIFE, in general, creates tension

Law of entropy - if left to itself, disorder will occur.

Exercising Your Marriage

• time near each other and time away from one another
• Date one another / planned
• Do fun things together
• Tee Time vs Tea Time
• Pray for one another…
• this one (for me) does not come easy
• What’s your love language
• Hold hands (touch / physical intimacy)
• Time
• Gifts
• Acts of service
• Words of affirmation
• Learn to say these two things:
• Do you need me to just listen or do you need me to fix it?
• Will you forgive me?
• Forgive fast, frequently & faithfully
• Be around other HEALTHY marriages
• Serve together (discover how God has gifted your spouse)

DON’T DO’s

• Don’t leave the lid up
• Don’t intentionally irritate your spouse (Truvia packets 🤣 and drive-by’s)
• Be a sweety and wipe the seaty
• Don’t hang out with people who suck the life out of you and leave you with nothing left for when you get home.
• Don’t hold grudges
• Don’t let the sun go down on your anger
• Don’t Give Up

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In this 27th episode of the podcast, Lisa and I talk about CHANGE!

Thoughts on Change:

1. It is inevitable...it happens in life, death, careers, marriage and family, etc...
2. It can be the source of stress, anxiety, fear, doubt & worry
3. It cannot be controlled...BUT...you can control how you respond to it
4. God NEVER changes

What Changes are We Navigating Right Now?

• Becoming Empty Nesters
• Parenting Adult Children
• Lisa's health and Macular Degeneration

How can we pray for you? Email us at [email protected] We would love to hear from you.

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