We all know the classic Christmas story about Jesus' birth. But have you ever really thought about what went down before that? The moment that Mary was told that she would have a baby unexpectedly, her response became "Let it be." Can you imagine the surrender that must have required when nothing makes sense? Are there moments that you need to release control over and echo the thought, "let it be" this season?

Isn't it interesting how we embody the truth of some of life's biggest lessons in our childhood? As we grow into adults with a less "pure" viewpoint, accompanied by baggage and hurt, it often causes us to act in a way that isn't healthy for us or those around us. In this episode, Pete is talking to his middle son, Gage, and three of his friends as he teaches them about the 3 stages of growth, acceptance, celebrating other people's success, and how the path toward substantial change almost always includes expanding your love for other people. But Gage and his buddies end up teaching Pete a lesson too.

This famous line, "the thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices," may feel more relevant than ever this Christmas season. Everyone is yearning for a small sign of hope. And while everyone's hopes and desires for more may be different, we all know the feeling of waiting when it seems like something you're longing for is out of reach. However, the mere concept of "hope" implies a season of waiting, and when it feels like maybe God is doing something "to" you, in this episode, we talk about how God just may be doing something "for" you. 

In this episode, we’ll introduce you to our friend, Nikki. She’s a TON of fun and a total boss lady in the music industry. She thinks she’s actually here to chat about some of the cool things she’s up to (since she lives a pretty fun life), but Pete is going to surprise her and take this interview in a whole different direction. Embedded in this surprise is an important lesson for all of us on how doing this “one thing” for the people around us can literally change the course of their life. Pete is also going to let everyone in on a super fun project he’s been working on and you’re all invited to be a part of it in 2021.

We're discussing more life-altering lessons learned on the farm, along with one simple change you can make in your day that can shift your perspective and outlook on life. From how to care for our souls to how we can choose gratitude each and every day, this episode is sure to encourage you to live a life full of thankfulness and intentionality.

It's crazy how nature can teach us some of the most practical, yet profound of lessons in life. In this episode, Pete discusses 2 life-changing observations gathered from his time working on his farm and how to apply those to your life every single day. Listen in as we dive into conversations about how to grow through seasons of loss as well as how to be intentional and learn from the seasons of life we're in, even when they're tough.

Words. We say them and we receive them. Your highest highs and lowest lows in life were likely accompanied by words. And we all have felt the impact of unexpected words of encouragement that breathed new energy into us, and have also felt the deep cut of words meant to bring us down and hurt us. In this episode, we're talking about how we shift our hearts and intention to allow the power of our words to influence and lift up those around us. Who needs to hear from you today?

It's easy in this day and age to quickly cast blame or hatred on people who we don't agree with or on those who have hurt us. Our world can feel very polarized and divisive at times.  And while there is a time and place for feeling pain caused by others in order to heal from it, the freedom and peace within ourselves comes with the acknowledgement that they are human. And often, these people are unaware of how their own hurt and past may be impacting how they're treating us and others. Together, let's explore how that level of understanding can ignite a new level of empathy and understanding in all of us.

We're throwing a party for everyone who has ever felt like they didn't deserve one. If you have ever let your past paralyze you or you've felt shame that impacted your ability to love yourself and others, we want you to know the hope and life that comes when you receive love and affirmation of who you are, with no strings attached. And if you're on the other side of the coin where you feel like you can't forgive someone else in your life, we hope this episode encourages you to take a small step toward release and freedom.