The wisest teachers of how to walk on the right path in this world often strayed from the path themselves.  Corwin Johnson, "C.J.", would be the first to admit that he has some regrets about the path he chose as a young man, and the opportunities he forfeited as a result.  But having earned that wisdom the hard way, he has the credibility to speak out boldly to an upcoming generation about the pitfalls of living a selfish life devoid of God's presence.  C.J. knows what it takes to become a man of worth, and our society is better for his influence on a new crop of leaders that will make a difference in the years to come.

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Beth looks back over the year of inspiring episodes we have shared, explaining why one in particular holds a special place in her heart.  She gives an update on the Graham Fam, and forecasts what's in the future for Lessons From Living.  There's a special podcasting announcement at the end of the episode.  Happy New Year!

From losing jobs, friends, and family to being triggered by an early sexual assault, Brittany Young knows what it's like to suffer.  She spent a large chunk of her life living the unsustainable and dysfunctional life of an alcoholic.  The good news is that Brittany also knows the victory of living in sobriety for more than a decade.  This is a hopeful story for anyone suffering from addiction, or dealing with a loved one who is.  We cover it all:  how she was drawn to alcohol at a young age, how she lived as an alcoholic, what the addiction cost, and how healing began after surrendering to God.  Brittany offers encouraging words to those who might be walking her old path, and is a shining example of hope for anyone willing to take those steps toward surrender and healing.

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What does Thanksgiving mean to you?  Our Thanksgiving guests and all of the Grahams share their thoughts on Thanksgiving, and what they're thankful for.  Some were quite surprising!  Enjoy this sneak peek into the Graham family that will leave you feeling warm and inspired.

There has been much said about the best way to motivate and inspire our younger generations, but today we hear directly from a GenZ representative who has been carefully observing the examples of leadership she has personally witnessed. With these observations and impressions, Laura Ray Read offers listeners a fresh perspective on what it means to be a leader, and how to do it with excellence. We talk about whether everyone has the capacity to be a leader, and the importance of mentors in your life. Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience a familiar subject through innovative eyes.

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Have you ever suffered a psychological wound from someone in authority in your life?  Sometimes we allow these events to affect us far into the future, impacting our potential success.  Dr. April Minatrea says it doesn't have to be so: we can make a different decision to heal, and learn lessons from these life crises--including how to treat others with compassion.  Dr. Minatrea is an articulate, inspirational advocate for becoming healthy ourselves so that we can encourage good health in others throughout the layers of our society.  We can learn to treat each other with care and consideration, and it is time we see a proliferation of this kind of positive interaction.

Beth shares an unusual way to center oneself and focus on what is most important in life.  Do you have a difficult time discerning what is important?  This method which happens to be a "natural" part of Beth's life allows one to zero in with clarity on your most important priorities.  No beating around the bush here!  Let us hear from you about how you tend to refocus your priorities, and learn from each other.

Faced with an exorbitant, self-accumulated debt, Isabel Varela made the brave decision to address her problem head-on.  Her story is one of addiction fueled by painful negative self-image.  The resulting life change required spiritual and secular work, along with an incredible persistence and determination.  If you feel buried beneath your life challenges, even if they result from your own stupidity or lapse of judgement, this episode is sure to inspire you not only to hang on, but find appropriate solutions, and learn to thrive again.  Make what could be a frustrating ending your new beginning.

Angee Robertson knows a thing or two about communicating with God.  Having navigated some difficult trials during her life, including infertility and her husband's illness, she has become acutely aware of God's desire to interact with and support her.  To that end, she has honed in on some creative ways to communicate with her Father.  We discuss the power of words, and how we tend to focus on the negative, doubting God, communicating with God through journaling, having authority in Christ, tapping into the Holy Spirit, the importance of knowing God's character, different ways the Holy Spirit communicates with us, and so much more!  You can have daily, intimate interactions with God; listen to learn how.

What does the most fulfilling retirement look like?  Our guest Chris Marquardt offers an excellent picture of that: he has made an intentional geographical move with his wife of 36 years to a corner of the world that gives him peace and happiness.  He has learned a new skill, bee-keeping, that has helped him through his own PTSD, having served in the military for 24 years.  And he has found a way to share this passion and healing with other veterans.  This is an expansive conversation covering how to stay married for 36 years, deciding to make a move, building a new community, how he entered into bee-keeping, all of the details about keeping hives, how he began sharing this fascinating passion with other veterans, and his suggestions for building a great retirement.  Share this episode with others who seek to shape a meaningful retirement through service!

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