Julie Lyles Carr is all about cherishing those tried-and-true friendships rather than chasing after shiny new ones, sharing from her own life story and the epic friendship of David and Jonathan in the Bible, and she shines a spotlight on the significance of close friends who support and help in spiritual growth.

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We're diving into the fairness debate, and how it can veer us off the blessings we have in our lives. With a sprinkle of wisdom from the prodigal son saga, we find how fixating on life's unfair moments can blind us to our own happiness and treasures. 

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We're weaving personal stories and biblical parables this week regarding the art of time management. Time is one of the most precious gifts from God and we can learn to use it wisely.

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It can be hard to stay at work on something that we are responsible for when there are so many fun things to do! The story of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall shows us how distractions try to pull us away from what is best.

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It's Car Quiz time!! We're reviewing facts and trivia from previous episodes on peer pressure, motion sickness, bullying, food allergies, and crowd conformity. You don't have to stress about this quiz! It's just fun going back over this last week and seeing what we remember... and if you've forgotten a bunch, then this review will help "lock it in!" 

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Today, we’re discussing the concept of conformity and the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs, even when it means going against the crowd. Julie shares the story of Peter denying Jesus out of fear as an example of conformity. While it’s easy to conform to popular opinion, it’s crucial to stand up for what you believe in, especially when it comes to faith. Stay grounded in God’s Word so you can stand firm in your belief, and be ready to explain your faith if questioned… God will be with you in these moments!

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Julie Lyles Carr shares a personal story about losing a high school election to a more popular candidate, highlighting how quickly people can change their opinions. Research shows that people tend to follow larger crowds and are influenced by more numbers to base their judgment on something. Resist the impulse to rely on crowds for your decisions and instead stand up for your beliefs, regardless of popular opinion. 

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In today's podcast, Julie Lyles Carr discusses the importance of going against the crowd when it's necessary for personal well-being, using the example of her son's girlfriend, Anna, who has severe food allergies. Sometimes, going against the crowd isn't about opposing something wrong or bad, but about doing what's best for oneself. She also uses the illustration with Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who chose to eat differently from others in order to honor God and maintain their health. Let's dive in!

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Julie Lyles Carr shares some experiences in her life that influenced her to stand up for others facing hard situations, situations that also affected her differently-abled daughters in their lives. It's important for us to stand in the gap and protect people who are made fun of, or bullied for their differences. Let's be part of a change for GOOD, coming alongside with a rally cry of support for those who face meanness by the hands of others.

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In this episode, Julie Lyles Carr discusses the concept of going against the crowd, using her personal experience of amusement park rides and motion sickness as an analogy. Sometimes, what most people say is fun or valuable may not line up with your preferences or beliefs. She relates this to Jesus' teachings in the Bible, specifically the Beatitudes, where He challenged what society considered normal and valued. There will come times when you will need to go against the crowd and stand firm in your faith and personal beliefs in order to do the right thing. You can do it!

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