It's a new year! Which means resolutions, goals, a FRESH start. But we've done this song and dance before haven't we? Today Rick and Lauren discuss what we might really be looking for as we move into the new year.

Rick references our episode called Try Softer. 

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You've done it, I've done it, we've all all done it: we want to change something so we make a BIG goal! We try hard (kind of) but often we fail or maybe we succeed but we can't keep at it once life catches up and then we're back where we started feeling worse. Today Rick and Lauren want to reframe how we approach change with grace, honesty and with goals that might just actually work.

Rick references our episode called Try Softer.

This is our last episode for 2022, thank you for joining us along the way. We will see you in January! 

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This Sunday is the beginning of Advent. So whether you're listening before Thanksgiving or heating up leftover turkey, join us as Rick and Lauren share the heart of Advent: longing for His return.

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Let's face it: making decisions is hard. And when we're trying to follow Jesus and live our lives in light of his teaching, we have to factor in what he thinks into our decisions as well. So how do we do that? How do we know? Rick and Lauren discuss this and more on today's episode.

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We live in a hustle culture where "Try harder, have more grit, get the thing done!" are the most common mantras. Well today, Rick and Lauren discuss a reframe they've been discussing that might just be one of the most important you'll make for your everyday life: try softer.

Today our show was inspired by the book Try Softer by Aundi Kolber. 

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This is one of the toughest reframes for our culture: that who you are matters more than what you do. And today we're not just discussing this in the context of actions but also how it applies to our vocations and our sense of our very selves. Hope you enjoy.

Rick references our episode with JC Neely discussing how to embrace who you are as enough. 

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Oh we love to make things complicated for ourselves. But is making our lives harder what it means to "take up our cross" as Jesus says?

Rick references our episode with R.D. and Stacey talking about spiritual practices.

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Brett Carroll had a successful career as a Major League Baseball player (his first home run was off of Randy Johnson) but is that what he says defines him most?

Today we are joined by Brett Caroll who is a former Major League Baseball player and who currently owns BC Athletics.

The documentary series The Captain is referenced. 

Here’s the highlight of Brett going yard against Randy Johnson. 

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Today we are joined by our friend Judge Steve Sword who discusses how doing his work as a judge is an act of worship and how he understands God's grace, compassion and justice.

Today we are joined by Judge Steve Sword who is a Criminal Court Judge in Knoxville, TN. 

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If we don't know how to wrestle with God, do we really know how to rest with him? Rick and Lauren ponder this question today and we invite you to as well.

Rick references Sacred Fire: A Vision for Deeper Human and Christian Maturity by Ronald Rolheiser

Rick references RD’s sermon on September 11, 2022. 

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