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Q of the Day= What’s your favorite part of fall?

MAIN TOPIC

What is the Difference between Grieving and Mourning?

Grieving is our inward pain of loss. Mourning is our outward pain of loss

Grieving 

Mourning

“The 5 Stages of Grief” - More like seasons instead of stages

It is a personal journey

Q&A

• I feel like my pain pushes people away and it is hard to have a relationship with anyone. How can I get someone to help me with my pain if no one stays around?
• Serving sounds good but where would I even start to do it and it not be awkward? I feel like it would be weird to just show up somewhere and offer to help.
• I seem to always be low on money. I have a pretty good job but seem to never have enough cash. What do you suggest to change that around?

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Q of the Day= Name one of your favorite pieces of clothes you want to wear all the time

MAIN TOPIC: Dealing With Pain

• Be honest about what your pain is
• We tend to run away from pain because it hurts!
• We need to face our pain
• Find help for the pain
• Don’t fight alone
• Serving as a pain manager

Q&A

• I had a lot of painful experiences when I was a teenager. I haven’t really thought about them and just tried to ignore them, but the last episode made me think that I need to do something with them. Where do I start?
• What if the person who caused my pain doesn’t care or asks for forgiveness? What do I do about that?
• I had a great upbringing and didn’t have a lot of pain, how do I sympathize with some of my friends who had a lot of pain growing up?

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Q of the Day= What’s a strange sleep habit you have?

MAIN TOPIC Pain: The Reality of Pain

• Everyone deals with pain
• We shouldn’t look for pain
• We shouldn’t seek attention through our pain
• We shouldn’t hide from pain
• Pain is a very good teacher

Q&A

• I’m an introvert, what can I do to become more social?
• My parents were always comparing me to my sisters growing up. I find myself always comparing myself to others and feeling bad about myself. What can I do to stop that?
• There is a girl at work I want to ask out but I have no idea if she would want to or not, got any tips on how to approach it

This week we are talking about how to deal with social anxiety. Many of us struggle with social anxiety in different ways. Sometimes we struggle and nobody even knows, but the battle is in our heads. We discuss some of the ways to battle social anxiety and the ultimate antidote!

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Q of the Day= What book or series do you wish you could live in?

MAIN TOPIC

• Comparison= Ultimate killer to social life
• Self-Focus= Stop focusing on you
• Antidote= Selflessness

Q&A

• What does your dream life look like?
• What is a good first step in learning yourself?
• I have a good friend that moved away recently- do I keep that friendship going, or try to replace it?

This week we are talking about what it means to know yourself. It's not some freaky thing where you stare into a mirror to take lots of selfies! There are some practical things you can do to know more about yourself and to have a balanced view of yourself. Plus, we answer some fun questions including one about the infamous PSL!

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Q of the Day= What sport do you think you would be the worst at?

MAIN TOPIC

• Life is a journey. It is about trajectory, not a destination.  
• Identity= Being ok with yourself. 
• Introvert vs. Extrovert

Q&A

• Are you a fan of the pumpkin spice late?
• Is there anyone that you compare yourself to?
• How do you build a healthy community if you grew up in a broken home?

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We are starting a series talking about different aspects of our social life. In our virtually connected world, many people struggle with having a social life. It is so easy to do something on a phone that many people end up being alone and not having a real social life or acting weird when they are around people. We are going to talk about all aspects of that so you can build a safe and strong social life. This helps you enjoy life more and be someone people want to hang out with.

Q of the Day= What is one thing you’re always waiting for an excuse to talk about?

MAIN TOPIC

• Community
• The chameleon factor
• Community with God= John 15: He who abides in me…
• Community with the family of God

Q&A

• What power would Kirby get if he sucked you in?
• What do you think the difference is between living and existing?
• What’s the best cruise you’ve ever been on?

We are finishing our series up with our favorite episode!! WHY YOU SHOULD GO ON A CRUISE. Yes, we are big fans of cruising and we make a good case for it in this episode.

Of course, you don't have to cruise, but you do want to make travel part of your life! You can apply some of the things we talk about in this episode to other types of travel. (we just prefer cruising)

Q of the Day= What are the snacks that you can’t keep around the house

MAIN TOPIC

• Can’t beat the price 
• Travel element= It takes you to more places without having to unpack
• It is only for a day, but you are in a new place each day.
• You can do whatever you want.

Tips:

• Different cruise lines specialize in different experiences
• Look at the ship itself. Not all ships are created equal
• Get a travel agent. It doesn’t cost you anything!

Q&A

• You talked about planning a vacation, how much detail should I plan?
• What kind of souvenirs should you buy when you travel?
• Should I home school, private or public school?

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This week we get into the practical side of vacations and travel: How to make it happen. We discuss the calendar, budget, seasons of life, etc...

You will be loaded with lots of tips and ideas to make travel happen.

Q of the Day= Are you a mayonnaise or mustard person

MAIN TOPIC

1. You HAVE to own your calendar.  If you don’t, it won’t happen.
2. Budget= Figure your budget before you figure out your trip.
3. Understand the season you are in

10-15 Q&A

• How do I get my boyfriend to express himself, he feels things right?
• What if my family annoys me on vacation, should I go by myself?
• What is your #1 pet peeve on vacation?

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We are discussing how travel helps your relationships. We discuss how it helps those closest to you and how it helps you meet people from all over the world!

Q of the Day= If you could go on a vacation right now where would you go

MAIN TOPIC

1. It strengthens your relationships with the people you go with
2. It’s a great place to build new relationships with people that have common interests
3. Great way to meet new people from different backgrounds and contexts

Q&A

• I feel like I can’t afford to travel, what should I do?
• Got any advice on how to save money in this tough economy?
• I just started going to the gym and don’t know what to do while I’m there, help

We are starting a new series talking about the importance of travel and vacations. These aren't just escapes from life. There are some really good things that happen to us and our family as we travel together.

Q of the Day= What is a memorable food from your childhood, that is a main memory

MAIN TOPIC

1. It widens your perspective.
2. It humbles you
3. It gives you memories that will last a lifetime
4. You learn
5. It helps you unwind
6. You can find out what you love

Q&A

• How do I add structure to my life if I’m married because decisions affect my spouse
• What’s your take on giving kids an allowance?
• Where should I go to college if I don’t know what to do?

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Here is the book Reese talked about: Designing Your Life