Life Encouraged

In the midst of this Coronavirus battle we must come together, work together and be united. America has always done this during times of depression, tragedy and darkness. During a time when it seems like we only hear the worst of what's happening, be encouraged as you hear some stories about the best of America in the middle of a pandemic.

Our conversation with parents who lost  their 17 year old son to bone cancer continues. How do you deal with the challenges of raising your other children through the tragedy of losing a child?  What do you say or how do you react to parents who have lost a child?  We answer these questions in this episode.

The loss of a child is traumatic and life-altering.  You don't get over it... you just get through it.  No parent is wired to bury their child.  Listen to Tim & Tammy's story of heartbreak, loss, and ultimately hope as they share about their 17 year old son's battle with cancer.

Due to the Coronavirus we are familiar with the term Social Distancing.  But how many of us have already been Socially Distant in relationships that really matter? It's time to flip the script and invest in the people closest to us.

How are you managing your time?  If you find yourself struggling to reach goals, get things done, or prioritize, this episode's for you.  Using time tested techniques, you can turn things around. Start today... and you can Finish Strong!

Have you ever made poor decisions? Dumb mistakes? Did you go through a rebellious phase in your life? Or maybe you have a teenager in your home who is? Let Todd's story encourage you. Rebellion led him to a very dark place, but on the other side he found Truth.  

Can you really have too much of a good thing? I believe you can, if you allow something good to choke the life out of something better. We discuss four steps to finding balance in three major areas of our life: Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually.  1. Eat Right.  2. Exercise.  3. Rest.  4. Repeat.

It's time to bring work home.  America has a civility problem.  And yet, 92% of employed Americans say civility is not an issue at work. Where is the breakdown?  We discuss how to bring back civility, and with it, civil discourse.

Join our conversation with Mark, a true Freshman at the University of South Florida in Tampa.  Suffering a horrific broken leg and the ensuing doubt about his future, Mark was able to garner a walk-on spot on the NCAA Division 1 Bulls basketball team.  Don't allow injuries or obstacles to keep you from reaching your dreams and aspirations! 

In this Encouraging Minute we talk about how a fruit that is healthy for one person may be fatal for another. You may be eating fatal fruit and not even know it.

There are several types of fruit, that while beneficial for some people, are fatal for others.  The Star Fruit and Elderberry are two such examples.  This is also true of the fruit that we produce as people. Our behavior, attitudes, and actions are evidence of either positive or negative fruit in our lives. You can carry anger, bitterness or resentment toward someone who has hurt you, but you are only hurting yourself and your relationships. Instead, choose the fruit of kindness and walk in freedom.