What is Extraordinary Love Sweet friends?

Without the dinner but in a "My Dinner With Andre" style, the talented Mr Jefferson Moore agreed to sit down with me to speak about his movies, his vision, and who he is. Spoiler Alert* he is shy. His words not mine, I would have never guessed that, even as we had this amazing interview. I was like really?!

I was watching my fav Jefferson Moore movie one night when I needed some encouragement and I got one of my bright ideas. I am going to email a perfect stranger after watching his move "The Perfect Stranger" and invite him to be a guest on the Opting Out Podcast. It was 2am, I thought that I had better wait until it was a more reasonable hour and try then. Well this amazing gentleman and I mean every sense of that word, kindly agreed to do the interview and here we are.

Although I don't go into much detail about the movie in this podcast, I highly recommend you check it out. There is something about Jesus movies that draws everyone in, critics and followers both. He IS the embodiment of Extraordinary Love. For better or worse I believe most if not all would want an audience with their creator and license to ask whatever they want The Good The Bad & The Ugly.

What would you ask? This movie, its sequels and the episodes of the series do not pull any punches. They ask the hard questions and put Jesus in the hot seat. From an atheist professor, (This was waaay before "God's not Dead" Folks) to a politician with a secret to a high school girl who was taken advantage of. The questions and themes touch on the things we have all wondered while experiencing a broken world.

Don't you love someone who shares the love just as generously as they receive it?! Our guest had some great things to say about other artists, like Dallas Jenkins and The Chosen, the new kid on the block, (The Chosen, not Dallas. Dallas has been around a while) The Chosen is another show that hits close to home, which is why I also love it. But when it comes to the, what would it be like to meet Jesus in person, films and series', my heart belongs to "The Perfect Stranger". If you can't hear me, I am doing the *sigh*. Yes Y'All that dreamy I am in love sigh. 2 words Extraordinary Love.

Jesus is amazing and Kelly's Filmworks Studios does a great job of showing just how much we are all loved and cared for individually and specially. And that is what we all want, isn't it? To be special to someone who truly knows us and appreciates us.

Real Talk,

I was crying during all the movies and episodes of the series. Beyond that, it's great cinema! If you look up Mr. Moore's socials (FB, IG YouTube) you will see the sea of comments with excited buzz for more movies and now that I am following them on Facebook, I will be one of them!

Interested in acting or making a movie, Jefferson also shares his story of how The Perfect Stranger came to be. It's a miraculous story you guys that begins with the best selling author, David Gregory. So get comfy, it's a long interview, but, hey that's what podcast apps are for! You can start and stop as necessary and still hear exactly what you need in God's Perfect Timing. So what will "speak" to you today? Let us know in the comments here or in our socials. Love You and You ARE EXTRAORDINARILY LOVED! ---And in case you forgot, listen to Your Path , Your Value , & Your Health for a reminder.

It’s the new year sweet friend and your future is calling you? Do you have it on hold or are you ready to answer? Either answer is a good answer, what matters is that you know where you are and where you are heading. If you don’t know that’s okay too! We can help you! Countless studies show that planning with the end in mind builds motivation and increases your chances of success. Just ask this Mom CEO and Founder of “Mommin Like a Savage”, Suzi Dean from Suzi Talk

Get Ready Y’all because I feel like this brand is going to blow up the social media space and virtual wine and coffee chats. My Kenieshi Sense is sparkling and usually that means something amazing is going to happen.

REAL TALK: I meant to post this amazing interview like a MONTH AGO. Ugh, but now with the fresh aroma of the new year and the wine I’m drinking looming I am thinking it was divinely inspired. What a way to start your year off right. Whether it’s education, parenting, marriage, family or whatever, Suzi isn’t afraid to speak her truth and give you space to speak yours too! She runs some of the hottest rooms on Clubhouse and even has an exponentially growing FB community.

Check this PHD CEO doin’ all the things like a savage!

Storytelling is a hot topic these days. We are seeing Storytelling being used in the corporate environment, marketing and even in personal development. If someone asked, “What is your Story?”, would you be ready? In fact, how would you like to feed me Tacos and tell me your story? Last month, Isidro sat down with me and shared some amazing lessons and insight based on his experience growing up as The Proud Son of a Tacquero. We also spoke about what taco expectations look like and even ways to find good tacos.

Join me as I listen to some “Taquotes”, learn more about the benefits of storytelling and connect with 10K Tacos. If you are looking to build your storytelling skills, join our mailing list and we will send you some links to groups where you can practice story telling and if you are interested we can put together a Workshop with 10K Tacos and invite you all to build your storytelling skills and speak about avenues where you can use storytelling to improve your business, life and relationships. So, what do you think? Do you think you could be ready to Feed Me Tacos and Tell Me Your Story? Or even better, could you be ready to Feed anyone Tacos and Tell Them Your Story? 10K Tacos has a podcast about a Taco Truck. Make sure to check it out here. There is also a website where you can get taco swag, merch etc. here

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Welcome to our newest Series within Opting Out! The Adventure Startup! Join us as we speak about How to Start a Business with Stephanie Verheyem. During the pandemic, this bold entrepreneur went from job loss to boss. In the midst of uncertainty, this Extraordinary Entrepreneur turned her post pandemic pink slip into pink parties and glass slippers. Now, she is becoming known around Nashville for her bachelorette parties and event planning for visitors to Music City. Trove Hospitality is a concierge event and trip planning service is becoming quite popular. This lovely lady and her start up has made a big splash! So much so that she has been noticed by an up and coming App, Bach! How exciting!

This time has many inspiring entrepreneurs wanting to begin their own Adventure Startups. Well we here love the Start Up community and all that is associated, even those seasoned organizations that employ the start up culture, there is something so exciting about the concept and seeing it in action definitely energizes enthusiasts. Do you want to go from job loss to boss? Or just plain start your own thing? Make sure to sign up for our newsletter so you will receive updates for new episodes and information about upcoming events and promotions.

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Stephanie takes us with her on her Adventure Startup so that we may take a look at the ins and outs of developing Trove Hospitality. We discuss how to start a business and go from job loss to boss. So, friends get ready for strategy around marketing, developing a Plan and even bold pitching tips!

Trove Social Media Links:

Website

https://www.trovehospitality.com

Pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com/trovehospitality/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/trovehospitality/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/trovehospitality/

Did you know you were made to do great things? No, really, it’s true! It is why we love watching movies about adventure. Deep down we want that to be part of our story. Whether it’s opening a local coffee shop, traveling the world as a podcaster, planting a church or serving a ministry or cause in a developing country, there are extraordinary feats that we want to accomplish. Now, whether we actually try to accomplish them, that is a different matter altogether. What stops us from walking on water with confidence? Think of something that you have always wanted to do, now think of all the reasons you haven’t done it yet. Those reasons are often called Self-Limiting Beliefs. By Identifying, Understanding and Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs it makes what we thought to be impossible, possible.

On another note, let’s get together! I want to hear what you think. It’s time to have a workshop. Virtual, Hybrid and in person. The Dream Big Again—Then Activate Seminar! How many courses, books, conferences have you attended and loved then found a few months later you felt like you hadn’t made the progress you hoped for? My prayer is to crack that code. To actually host events, programs, etc. that have measurable metrics of success and provide roadmaps with short-term wins. Events customized to your needs. I believe it’s possible!

Photo credit: https://faith-christian.org/walking-on-water/

What is Resurrection Sunday? It has been quite some time since we have been able to sit down for church service in the way I had come to know in my lifetime. For many of us, things look a lot different these days. I remember taking a stroll in downtown Nashville to visit a lovely Methodist church built over 100 years ago and the door were locked! I know I shouldn’t have been surprised, but I imagined myself desperately banging on the doors yelling “sanctuary!” waiting for someone from the inside to bring me in from the proverbial cold. Yes. that is an exaggeration, but where can the cold, hungry and desperate go when the church doors are closed? Back in the day, it was during the tragic personal and world circumstances that often drove people to visit their local church.

Photo Credit

https://archbishopcranmer.com/how-to-view-enforced-withdrawal-from-life/

This Easter or Resurrection Sunday morning I awoke wondering what we were to do. I always love a good Sunday church service and our littles were also interested in attending church for Easter, although these days for them it means play time. As I prayer walked my room this particular moment, I felt God building something inside of me, I was supposed to do another podcast today! And He, God that is, had it all planned out. The name was going to be "Resurrection Sunday". Even a guest audio production specialist was willing to get it produced and ready for posting on the very same day, which is both a holiday and on the weekend. That my sweet friends is a miracle! And believe you me, EVERYTHING tried to get in the way! If I was running against the clock to deliver this podcast to the finish line, I had to jump over hungry dogs, children, dodge arrows, and get fancy with bobbing and weaving, ducking and dodging, as the distractions were launched. But here it is! Fresh out of the kitchen!

My very first Sunday sermon teaching… unabridged, unscripted, completely unexpected, and a true opt out…

*Update* I just found out my new favorite show, The Chosen released it's first episode of season 2 on Easter Sunday and they have a miraculous testimony and the show is amazing. It's free using a "Pay it Forward" approach. I feel a new revival or Great Awakening coming on...

Produced by: Sterling Skye Sound - A Special thanks to this amazing company being part of this miracle!

Referenced Podcasts: Know your Worth; Christianity & PR

When I Grow Up…

Do you remember getting this question in childhood as well as answering the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up? Back in the days of being told that “you can do whatever you put your mind to” and if you can dream it you can do it”, we found ourselves dreaming of being astronauts, rocket scientists, firepersons, zookeepers, Michael Jordan, time travelers and working at the waffle house. (Btw, that last one was a real dream of a little one who loved eating there)

Why should that stop once we are adults? Can we not still do what we dream or dare to think big? It would seem that there is an unspoken expectation that happens in adulthood. What once was “reach for the stars”, became “be realistic” or “don’t aim too high”.

If we really think about it, we will see how contradictory this can be and how can we inspire the coming generations if we lose hope of doing what we love once we become adults?

Hello you! What do you want to be when you grow up? Dust off those old goals, dreams and plans and take another more serious look. You will be surprised at what is possible. If we have self-driving cars and a guest room in space, courtesy of the ISS, then it is definitely possible to do what you love during your lifetime. When the Wright brothers said they wanted to find a way for man to fly, I mean I wasn’t there or anything, but I imagine they were probably laughed out of whatever room they were in. Look at us now! Flying around the world is commonplace and people can even go into space!

So what amazing thing excites you? This episode explores some of the ways you can take a dream, or idea, find motivation, create a roadmap, get support and begin the journey towards your destination.

Podcast Ref: Your Extraordinary Path Episodes 1, 2 & 3

I awoke the morning of recording this podcast thinking about our health and what it means to have Extraordinary Health. The health of our family and the journey of my own personal health. I was feeling so very thankful that the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual pain of feeling unwell was not with me. I remembered those days. The days of waiting for things to get better. The tears that came with the heartbreak of hoping one day things would be better. It is so easy to forget past discomfort when things are well and the skies are sunny. So, on this particular day, I was so thankful to remember, so that  I could remember to give thanks. One of the best feelings I have felt in the world is the feeling of relief. When what was ailing me was suddenly gone.

I am remembering the many times after being in pain, sometimes even writhing in it, when the pain was gone and each moment passing thereafter, as the relief settled in and the feeling of euphoria spread. Part by part of my body realizing it can unclench and release as the discomfort is gone. Pain isn’t always just physical, it can be mental, emotional and spiritual. It can be all four at the same time. Oftentimes it isn’t just one of them.

So with all this in mind, I was praying and asking, if there was anything that I could do to help those in the world feel better to know a sense of Extraordinary Health. To be more capable and stronger, even for one person. That God would show me what I could do and give me what I needed to do it. I came up with an amazing idea surrounding some sort of virtual/physical experience where people could undergo transformation over time. That idea would take some extra resources, but in the meantime I could do a podcast.

So here we all are, on a journey, adventure and mission to feeling better so that we can walk our designed purpose on our own Extraordinary Path. Afterall, how can we be fulfilled if we aren’t walking in our purpose and how can we walk in our purpose if we aren’t feeling better?

Bearing in mind, that we cannot depend on another person for our well-being. No human being has the strength to take that on. Becoming well starts from the inside and in my experience, no matter what trauma I have experienced, it was my full transparency about who I am and what I had done or experienced and my willingness to surrender it all to Jesus, trusting and knowing He could make me well, that began my journey to healing. This was not easy, but I have never been alone and you are not alone, no matter how lonely things may feel. So my loves, join me in Opting Out of accepting unwellness and into expecting to feel better via Extraordinary Health and not stopping until we do!

Ref: Extraordinary Path 1 & 2

Whether it's potty training regression, or unexpected bad news, it can be difficult moving forward and to keep going when it feels like, for every step we take forward we are taking 5 steps backwards.

Ugh!

I often imagine myself as that person pushing a rock up a hill and never quite getting to the top, but still pushing that rock. Even the visual is a trap, set up to bring on despair and tempt one to give up the fight to get things back on track. I will sometimes hear, "why even try, nothing that you do will work". If I let these thoughts take up too much air space, it's not long before I am ready to take a nap on the whole situation or get super frustrated and begin a pity party of one. The blame bullies strike again! Thoughts of self-pity, feelings of defeat and blame try to take hold and crash the positive party I was trying to throw.

Sound Familiar?

For me personally, it is when I have trouble accepting things as they are, but rather I spend my energy trying to figure out what went wrong. From there, if it is emotionally driven, it's a downwards spiral, from who's to blame, how did I get here, why didn't I pay attention, to I should know better and etc...

None of it helps and what I find is that all the while I am not getting anything done. The thing in question is still awaiting further instructions. What if, instead of getting stuck in that loop, I look, rationally, at my options? It is important for me to take stock of my emotions, but I find if I give each it's own space, I steer clear of, what John Bunyan in his amazing book, "The Pilgrim's Progress", calls, "The Slough of Despond". A very dreadful place that is quite difficult to get out of. It's where motivation spills out.

Focusing on the goal can be really helpful in moving forward when dealing with obstacles. If I focus on where I am going rather that what's stopping me, I find that I am more apt to problem solve, rather than get upset and offended at various hindrances. After all, when I think about it, there is nothing I can do about the unforeseen and unexpected. What I can do is keep my goal in perspective. Sometimes that means I need a good cry at first, but as soon as I get myself together, then I can look at how excited I will be to get to my destination and really build towards motivating myself to walk the difficult, yet rewarding path ahead. After all, struggles overcome, bring amazing testimonies of faith and encouragement to others that may be walking the same path.

Ref Episode: The Extraordinary Zone - Denny Katona