Growing Your Spirit

The "Big One" - Love

After a two-month hiatus, the "Growing Your Spirit" podcast returns with hosts Kat and Jon, joined by their respective partners, Will Richards and Blake Crenshaw, for an in-depth and personal discussion on the multifaceted nature of love.

• Navigating Relationships: The discussion touches on the importance of intentionality, communication, and understanding love languages within relationships.
• Overcoming Obstacles to Love: The hosts and guests explore the contrast between love and hate, the inertia of negative emotions, and the call to love one's neighbor even when it's challenging.
• Personal Growth in Love: Each person reflects on their strengths in expressing love and identifies areas for improvement, such as patience, affection, and engaging with those outside their immediate circle.

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Self-Control: The Inner Battle (and How to do better!)

Ever feel like you're constantly battling your own impulses? You're not alone! In this candid and challenging episode,

Jon and Kat dive deep into the often difficult topic of self-control. They'll explore the real-life struggles we all face when trying to resist temptation, from that extra slice of pizza to the urge to procrastinate. Discover practical strategies for building self-discipline, including how setting clear, achievable goals can transform your habits and pave the way for lasting self-control.

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Join Jon, Kat and our guest Arnold - In this episode, we’ll delve into how we find the power of peace.

We'll explore:

• The Example of Jesus: How his life built on love and forgiveness provide a framework for cultivating peace.
• Inner Peace: Practical strategies for finding peace within ourselves, including the importance of letting go of grudges and cultivating gratitude.
• Navigating a Turbulent World: Becoming beacons of hope in a world facing challenges and uncertainty.

Join us as we discuss how we can all contribute to a more peaceful and just world.

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Join Jon, Kat and our guest Matt Gumbinger - In this episode, we’ll delve into the power of kindness.

We'll explore:

• How Kind are We?: Reflecting on ways we were able to be kind, and what stood in our way.
• The Art of Compassion: Learn how to cultivate empathy and understanding in our relationships.
• Kindness in Action: Explore real-life stories of people making a difference through acts of kindness, big and small.
• Kindness in our Kids!: Discuss the impact of being a great example for children, and how we observe kindness in innocence.

Join us as we celebrate the transformative power of kindness and learn how to make a positive impact on the world.

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In this episode, Jon Crenshaw and Kat Attaway discuss the multifaceted concept of "goodness."

We'll explore:

• Cultural expressions of goodness: How different cultures perceive and express this virtue.
• The spiritual significance of goodness: Its connection to divine qualities and the pursuit of Christ-likeness.
• Authenticity and goodness: The balance between being true to oneself and striving for moral perfection.
• The psychology of goodness: The role of guilt, purity, and emotional health in our understanding of goodness.

Join us as we delve into the complexities of goodness, drawing on personal experiences, theological insights, and cultural observations.

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In this episode, Jon Crenshaw, Kat Attaway, and Connie discuss the difficult, but powerful virtue of gentleness. 

We'll explore:

• The definition of gentleness.
• The power of gentleness: How gentleness can lead to stronger relationships, increased empathy, and inner peace.
• Gentleness in action: Real-life examples of people who have demonstrated gentleness in challenging situations.

Join us as we delve into the beauty and importance of this often undervalued virtue.

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In this episode, Jon Crenshaw, Kat Attaway, and Joel Stuckey delve into the concept of faithfulness.

We'll explore:

• The importance of loyalty in relationships: How faithfulness strengthens bonds and builds trust.
• Real-life examples of faithfulness: Stories from our own experiences and the lives of others.
• Challenges to faithfulness: Common obstacles people face in maintaining loyalty.

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Patience!

In this episode Jon Crenshaw and Kat Attaway dive deep into the concept of having patience, situations in which we had to look for patience, what pressures us from breaking our patience and other fun patience thoughts.

We'll explore:

• How we struggled with not reacting emotionally
• What also correlates with patience and what attributes we can pursue
• Practical tips to dwell in patience in your daily routine

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The Growing Your Spirit Podcast's first episode

JOY!

In this episode Jon Crenshaw and Kat Attaway dive deep into the concept of finding joy in the everyday, what keeps us from spreading joy and other fun joy thoughts with our guest Amy Franks.

We'll explore:

• Why joy is crucial for a fulfilling life
• How to overcome the obstacles that block our joy
• Practical tips to cultivate joy in your daily routine
• Unconventional ways to find pleasure in the simple things

Join us as we embark on a journey to rediscover the joy that's waiting to be found within you and all around you. 

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A podcast from Kat Attaway and Jon Crenshaw focused on journaling, reflecting and conversing about fundamental principles that make us human. How we can implement and activate love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control in our lives.

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