Now That’s Something Good Podcast

Will and Sarah share intimate conversations from a June road trip with their friends Troy and Christy. In this episode they talk candidly about their marriages, struggles, personality differences, and how to love each other well. 

Our favorite quote from this episode: “And honestly, when you love somebody, you should care about what they care about.”

Topics covered:

• Time management
• Coming home on time
• Planning
• Arguments
• Kitchen cleaning styles
• Slowing Sarah down
• Making decisions
• Being “challenged” and our Enneagram types
  • Sarah 1
  • Troy 6
  • Christy 8
  • Will 9
• Frugality
• Tooth brushes
• Drunkenness and Mexican jails
• Addressing conflict
• Steamrolling people
• Healthy compromises
• Empathy
• Dating one another
• Guy friendships, trust, vulnerability

Favorite things from this episode:

Bob Goff's Love Does book

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast with Bob Goff 

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Matt Granados is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, risk taker, husband, and father. In this episode Matt shares his life, faith, and business stories. Through their company, LifePulse Inc., Matt and Maria have created a planning system the helps fortune 500 companies, branches of the United States military, startups, and people like us achieve better focus and live with greater intentionality. Matt is an international keynote speaker, author, and all around inspirational guy.

Follow Matt:
Instagram @matt87granados
Facebook @matt87granados
Twitter @matt87granados

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Some quotes from the episode:
“The reason why I lived a decent life… [my parents] understood right and wrong.”

“Whether or you believe in Jesus or not, you can’t argue the principles he lived by and taught are valuable and applicable in today’s day and age.”

“I get to [John] 4:23, ’True worshipers know God in both truth and spirit,’ and it hit me like a sack of bricks… I understood logically, I believed logically. I didn’t connect emotionally.”

“Neither of us were seeking each other. We were both seeking God”

“The biggest thing for yourself is creating habits and routines.” 

“Structure leads to freedom, and rhythm leads to peace.”

“You’re not going to change your life in a week. But if you change your weeks, you’ll change your life.”

“Learn with implementation in mind”

“If you’re learning all the stuff in the world and doing nothing with it, it’s a waste of time to learn it. ‘Cause I can Google it faster than you can learn it.”

“Don’t let your generosity get hit by fear.”

“If you’re being pushed to do something because of [fear, obligation, or guilt,] I promise you that’s not [God] talking to you.” 

Fun things from the episode:

• Eagle University 
• Sugar Bears or Gliders 
• LifePlanner (Will uses it) 
• Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich book 
• International best selling book Motivate the Unmotivated
• Matt and Maria’s Podcast, REALationships
• GIFT TO YOU: exclusive gift just for listening!
• Other classic business reads: Rich Dad Poor Dad, How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Power of Habit (one of Will’s favorites)
• The power of intentionality: Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil (personal recommendation Matt gave to Will)

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Erika Moore is an inspiring young woman who has decided to live boldly, be intentional with her time, say “yes” to God more often, and live life adventurously.  Sarah and Erika talk about coffee, Erika’s gap year stories, adventures in Uganda and Turkey, her COVID experience in the Middle East, creativity and so much more. For a twenty year old, Erika shares some wisdom it takes most of us a lifetime to embrace. You cannot listen to this episode and walk away uninspired. And if you struggle with feeling you’re not enough, of that you have nothing to say, or that your age is a barrier to your voice being heard, STAY TO THE END. Erika offers a powerful prayer over you!

Discover more about Erika:

Follow Erika’s blog: https://littlebitofspunk.wordpress.com/

Some quotes from the episode:

"It was definitely a leap of faith because I didn’t know what to expect."

“I know it doesn’t make sense, but I’m just gonna say yes.”

“Just saying yes to God is so awesome.”

“He makes us want it because we want Him.”

"You're right on schedule to the path that God has put you on.” 

“Your journey is not your neighbor's journey.” 

“God has put us all on unique paths.”

“We’re all made in the image of Him but we’re all different.”

“Why do we spend so much time comparing ourselves to others when we’re so amazing?”

“I’m not good enough to do that. And [God’s] like ‘You’re not. But I am.’”

“There’s so much beauty in talking to people younger than you.”

Fun things from the episode:

• Priscilla Shirer’s Radiant book https://amzn.to/3idWxKa
• Kisses for Katie book https://amzn.to/2S9YSeS
• Just Dance game https://amzn.to/30i9eh8
• 1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

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Lillian Grace, Will and Sarah’s daughter, shares her thoughts on turning 16 and life as a Good. She shares her struggles with anxiety and panic, her love of the creative arts, her faith, and some thoughts being the eldest of four children.

Quotes

“I definitely feel like the test child at times!”

“I think we don’t realize it at times, but I think we all really do need each other.”
Speaking of her younger sister, Evalyn, as they’ve grown older: “Oh wait, she’s not that bad!”

“Now that I think about it, I can’t really remember when [Lincoln] wasn’t with us.”

“I didn’t even realize it was anxiety or little panic attacks happening.”

“This probably isn’t just me being nervous. It’s probably something a bit more.”

“I really don’t think someone is going to counseling because something is wrong with them. I just think that everyone needs it.”

“Everyone just needs to talk to someone who is professional. And talking to God about things first.”

To Teens: “Your anxiety doesn’t define you.”
“Get help. Even if there’s not a diagnosis.”
“Our anxiety and pain on the earth is going to be temporary.”

To adults of teens:
“You don’t really know what’s going on in someone’s head.”
“Help them get the next step. Maybe counseling is the answer.”

“Find your person. God should be the #1 person you go to. But also finding people on this earth that you can trust.”

“The best friends are people who can be nice to you… but are telling you ‘maybe you should calm down. Maybe you’re over reacting.’”

“I don’t think anyone can say [through Coronavirus] that they’ve been fully trusting God - that they’ve had no doubts with God.”

“Maybe in the future someone will go through exactly what you’re going through. And you can be a light to them; your situation can help someone else.”

*“I really believe God can show up through other people”

“If you ever see me awkwardly laughing I’m probably having a panic attack.”

“Quarantine wouldn’t be quarantine if you don’t learn something new.”

Links

Liberty University Online Academy
LifeLight Youth Theater
Young People’s Theater
Mulan
Littlest Pet Shop
Frozen Soundtrack
Harry Potter Book Series
Maze Runner Book Series
Tuck Everlasting
Gail Carson Levine (Ella Enchanted)
Laura Lee McDaniel (Sarah’s tragic growing up books)
2Rivers H2O Youth Group
Lincoln’s Adoption Video Playlist list
Christian Counseling Connection
Mozingo Music
Gilmore Girls
Fearless Teens
Elf the movie
The Mandalorian

Discover more about our guests:
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Mike "Papa B" Boulware shares stories in our first on location recording, all from his family's legacy "Woody's Cabin" in Hatton, MO. Grandpa Mike talks about his 102 year old veteran father and how Woody’s Cabin and beach came to be. His cancer diagnosis, and how he’s kept faith through it all. You’ll hear about a starfish changed his perspective, his favorite coffee, and some great encouragement along the way.

Discover more:

Follow Mike on Facebook

Follow Mike on Instagram

Mike works at The Calloway Bank

Some quotes from the episode:

“I didn’t do a lot of preparation, but as God often does, he began to lay thoughts on me the week before.”

“Just raise your eyes to the Lord. Open the Bible to whatever page it comes to." 

“Just remember He’s the reason you’re here.” 

“Usually those low points don’t last that long. They’re more of a brief indention.”

Fun things from the episode:

• Mike’s starfish message from Fearless Women 2019
• Send Grandpa Woodrow Wilson Boulware some love on Facebook
• Woody honored at the Missouri State capitol
• Missouri Deer Hunting
• Java Hipster coffee

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Tiffany Henning is discovering tremendous freedom for herself and hope for others by sharing her abuse story. She is an overcomer! Listener discretion is advised. 

Tiffany unpacks her sexual abuse story and shares encouragement to other victims. Topics on today’s cast include sexual abuse, infertility, stress, counseling, photography, and how telling her story has helped she and many others overcome the shame and pain brought on by trauma.  

Discover more about our guests:

Follow Tiffany on Facebook and Project Ember 2020

Some quotes from the episode:

“Stress was my full trigger. You can only avoid the things you’re avoiding for so long, and then you have to deal with it.”

“It honestly doesn’t make sense. Why would you blame yourself for being abused as a child?”

“It’s in sharing our story that God continues to use us.”

“The abuse itself might not have been the same, but there was very common threads between all of it. Especially how we felt about ourselves.”

“It’s 2020. We cannot pretend that we do not know sexual abuse happens anymore.”

“What we are left with isn’t true. We are so much more than what we tell ourself. Than what we believe about ourself.“

“You don’t realize how much you avoid until it’s right in your face.”

“Somebody needs you to tell your story so that they can tell their story.”

“We have to create safe spaces for our kids and our neighbors and our friends.”

“After you share your story you have to talk to somebody - you have to get into therapy.”

From Sarah: “Nothing is right or good about what has happened to you or anyone else who has been sexually abused.”

From the episode:

• Jessica Simpson’s Open Book Memoir
• Kelly Randis (instagram) and her Spilled Milk book
• Healing the Wounded Heart: The Heartache of Sexual Abuse and the Hope of Transformation
• Rise Conference
• Rachel Hollis Made for More movie
• Channel 4 News coverage

Recommended Counseling (St. Louis, MO metro area)

True Vine https://www.truevinechristianservices.com

Christian Counseling Connection https://www.christiancounselingconnection.com


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Will and Sarah jump get behind the mics and chat about recent good things. (And Good things.) 

Quotes:
Sarah:
"Life can just be hard sometimes. We could all use a little more good."
“We believe there needs to be a balance between hard things and shifting our perspective to positive, good things.”
“Good news actually leads to good health.”
“God is the author of everything creative.”
“It’s OK to be the one needing the encouragement.”

Will:
“Personal disciplines are absolutely critical to my health.”
“When you speak a word of encouragement to someone in front of you, other people around them are going to notice."
“Ask yourself one question: how can I be good to someone else today?”

Fun things:

• Kaldi’s Coffee (local to St. Louis and Columbia, MO)
• Corner Coffee House in Ferguson, MO
• Truth bombs from Proverbs. 15:13 "A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” 25:25 “Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.”
• Will’s instrumental music playlist from Bethel Music on Spotify 
• Bethel Music’s Peace Album on Spotify | on YouTube
• We the Kingdom on Spotify | on YouTube
• Ed Cash, musician
• Will’s morning routine includes:
  • Super Beets for energy and circulation
  • Daily Prayer from Wild at Heart. Find great prayers here
• Good Family vacation to Great Smoky Mountains
  • Wears Valley
  • Bear Cozy
  • GSM Outfitters
  • Kavu bag
  • Keen boots
• Favorite family hiking spots:
  • Laurel Falls
  • Clingman’s Dome
  • Chimneys Picnic area (hidden gem & kids’ favorite)
  • Little Greenbrier School
• Tie-Dye Kit
• Sarah’s favorite animal bling tees: https://amzn.to/2YKNj1m | https://amzn.to/34Q4HWp
• Will’s Croc’s Santa Cruz 2 shoes
• William’s Narrows Resort where Will is going fishing

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Sarah interviews Christy Boulware, wife, mom, speaker, writer, and “entrebeliever” founder of Fearless Women. Christy shares her story of corporate success, how fear and anxiety overtook her life, and how her faith gave her the tools to overcome. You’ll hear about the warning signs of an upcoming crash. What to look out for within yourself and your teens. How to take a pause. And so much more!

Some quotes from the episode:

“I’m an entrebeliever”

"We were cheerleaders before we were really friends”

“It was small, obedient steps - and the Lord takes care of the rest”

“Your pause is your priority”

“Your inability to take a pause is really rooted in pride”

To parents: “Bed time - you are so exhausted… it’s when they open up. When your kids are vulnerable.”

“Just because it exists and it’s there doesn’t mean you’re a failure or that you’re not still fearless in Jesus.” 

“God gave us fear. It’s an emotion we can feel. It’s what we do with fear in the moment that really makes a difference.”

“Remember the facts. Speak the truth over it.”

Mentioned in the episode:

• The Green Mile film. Watch on Amazon.
• The Anxiety Cure book. 
• Christy’s original writing on blogspot. 
• Proverbs 16:18(MSG): “First pride, then the crash—the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.” 
• Questions Christy asks her kids at bedtime:
  • Is there anything today where your feelings got hurt?
  • Is there anything you did that made you proud today?
  • Is there anything you did today where you stood up for someone else?
• Christy recommended Loreal Magic Root Concealer

Fearless Women*

Fearless Women is a faith-based organization whose goal is to educate and empower women to use the tools they are given to find victory over fear and anxiety. 

• Website 
• Stand Fearless Devotional coming out in September
• Email the Fearless Team: [email protected]
• Follow Fearless on Instagram: @fearlesswomenstl
• Follow Fearless Teens on Instagram: @fearlessteensstl
• Fearless on Facebook
• Private Community Group on Facebook

Follow Christy:

• Christy’s Personal Instagram: @christymboulware
• Christy’s Personal Facebook

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Some quotes from the episode:

"He doesn’t always show us everything out in the future but He does guide us into the next season in life"

“It’s all about relationship”

“Loneliness is an invitation from God to grow deeper in your walk with him”

“he who spends the most time wins”

“rules without relationship equals rebellion”

“I believe with my full heart that God did heal her, just not the way I wanted”

“Resist isolation. Press into relationship. Because what's hurt in relationship is also healed in relationship.”

“if you show your girl that you plan something for her - with with her in mind - it makes a big difference”

From the episode:

• Brandon is a Youth Pastor at 2Rivers Church.
• Brandon spoke extensively about the loss of his sister, Brittany, to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. 
• The book Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko helped him through grieving the loss of his sister. 
• His favorite Chipotle meal is a Chicken Burrito with 1/2 each rice, 1/2 each beans, all the salsas, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce. 
• Brandon worked at the Denver Rescue Mission and Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. 
• Brandon on sports:
  • Basketball: Michael Jordan
  • Football: Cleveland Browns
  • Baseball: Cleveland Indians/Cincinnati Reds
  • College Basketball: Kentucky Wildcats
  • Tennis: Rafael Nadal
  • Hockey: St. Louis Blues
• Brandon’s go-to learn to play tennis YouTube playlist.

Favorite Moments(approximate times)

00:32 | How Brandon and Sarah know each other
02:28 | Brandon's growing up story
03:21 | Faith story
05:00 | The story behing Brandon's love for leading teens
07:00 | Brandon's homeless story
10:24 | The Chico story
11:42 | Life during Corona virus and advice for teens
15:02 | Advice for parents of teens
17:55 | The loss of a sister
25:10 | How to grieve well
28:06 | Truths
32:48 | On long distance relationships, marriage, and one year in advice
39:55 | Hell week
41:14 | Brandon on sports
43:01 | Brandon shares something good

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We’re so pleased to introduce you to Megan Wilson. Megan is a wife, momma, and gifted artist who shares about her artistry, what inspires her, and about taking risks. You won’t want to miss a moment - Megan drops some serious wisdom bombs throughout! Checkout Megan’s artwork under Newberry Squared. Links are below to our favorite moments and how to connect with Megan on social media channels.

Fun things mentioned in the episode:

• Fearless Women (Megan is an artist collaborator. It’s how she and Sarah met.)
• Newberry Squared (Megan’s business)
• Newberry Construction (husband’s business)
• Stand Fearless Devotional (Megan is the illustrator)
• Cuffs that Inspire Instagram | Website (Megan’s water color artwork featured)

Quotes from the episode:

• “Our sight is just another sense that brings things to life”
• “Anything worth happening isn’t going to happen overnight”
• “With this art I try to be discerning… it’s so easy to say ‘yes.’ But sometimes it’s hard to say ‘no.’ There are so many opportunities out there.”
• “We’re not gonna be finished until our last breath”

Where to find Megan:

Newberry Squared on Facebook

Newberry Squared on Instagram

Favorite moments(and approximate times to find them):

00:33 | How Megan and Sarah met
01:52 | Who is Megan?
02:45 | What is your art medium?
05:12 | Inspiration is being along for the ride 
06:02 | Sources of inspiration
10:42 | "Do Something" and the problem with overthinking
12:05 | Lost in the lies
12:50 | Stepping into the water
13:15 | Do we really have control?
13:50 | Overwhelming hurdles in the doing
15:04 | Remember what is true
15:22 | Look back at where you've been
15:55 | Purpose in the waiting
16:40 | Takes faith to move
19:05 | Trust in purpose
19:22 | What do you do in the waiting?
21:05 | Finding the good
22:10 | Learn to see beauty
24:30 | On COVID-19 season
26:46 | Simplicity as a blessing
28:20 | From overwhelm to truth
30:21 | Choose to see the good
30:40 | Art collaborations
30:58 | Fearless Women Art Connection
31:16 | Megan's "live sketch" collection
31:40 | Illustration partnership on upcoming devotional book
32:50 | Cuffs that Inspire connection
34:05 | The story behind "Newberry" Designs
35:16 | "Unfinished" art series
35:30 | Megan on beauty and not finishing until the last breath
37:40 | On the unfinished and celebrating the wins
39:28 | Living outside of the comfort zone
40:34 | Megan shares something good

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