Hey Wise Guys

There is so much going on. I’m not sure how I feel, or even how to feel. ⁣But I do believe. ⁣So, in Season 3, I’ll be praying and processing through the book "The Voice of the Heart" by Chip Dodd, a study of emotional health based in Christian faith.

BONUS EPISODE: I had to share this with you right away. Many people started January 2020 with high hopes of good things and dreams fulfilled. Now in April, we're facing the most challenging obstacle of our lifetime because of the widespread virus. Does God have anything to say about this? What do we do?

In the previous episode, my dad told his story about flying jets in the Air Force before earning his Masters and Doctorate degrees in theology. What he hasn't told you yet was that a college recruiter told him he was not smart enough to even get accepted into the Air Force Academy, let alone fly a plane.

In Part 2 of this interview, I talk with my dad about how he faced the fear of failure, proved the recruiter wrong, and how to balance creativity with structure and tradition.

My dad is a superhero. Who else has flown planes in the Air Force, completed a doctoral degree in theology, pastored a church, plays piano and saxophone, and now teaches middle school and college simultaneously? He is certainly the wisest man I know. But life has not been easy for him or our family. In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about how to handle disappointment, how to discern God's voice in hard times, and how to parent a young a curious creative like me!

What motivates you to get up every morning? I believe we all, including creatives, are want something specific and satisfying in life. In this episode, we explore the "secret sauce" of creativity and how to get what you've always wanted. 

My wife Laura and I faced a mountain of student loan debt in a house too small for our growing family. Using The Creative Formula, we turned small steps into big leaps of faith toward stress-free living.

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It took an awkward conversation with a dear friend for me to confront some questions in my faith. And in today’s culture, others have believed these myths about what it means to be a Christian. I’m thankful for Scripture, family, and success, but my decision to follow Jesus is bigger than them all.

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I remember the time when I considered ending my music and creative career. Believe it or not, one short letter almost convinced me to give up. In this episode, I share my story about the pain of rejection and how my struggle turned into a life-changing triumph. Remember to subscribe to this podcast to stay up to date on each episode: SUBSCRIBE

I once thought I was ready to get married. But then it hit me: I was more excited about the idea of marriage than I was about actually committing to someone. In this episode, I tell part of my story and how I chose to jump in. I also feature my friend Byron “Mr. Talkbox” Chambers and his music, and I highlight By Twenty, an amazing new blog site you should definitely check out. Remember to subscribe to this podcast to stay up to date on each episode: SUBSCRIBE

Do you have a hard time making decisions? Me too. But I've learned to make this one decision every day, and it's the blueprint for how to remove stress and anxiety from my life. I also feature my friend Alvin Love and his music, and I discuss of quote from Chip Dodd. Remember to subscribe to this podcast to stay up to date on each episode: SUBSCRIBE