PZ Does It

I got to sit down and talk with Pastor Melanie Cruz about women in pastoral leadership. She's the Family Life Associate Pastor at the Camelback Seventh-day Adventist church. She's worked various ministry roles including being the Assistant Director at the North American Division for the Children's Ministries Department.

Pastor Melanie is an excellent communicator and a great leader. As we talk she shares her experience being a female pastor in a community that is historically traditional. We talk about ordination, true biblical leadership, and the importance of following the calling that God has given to each of us. 

I enjoy all types of spicy foods, sauces, and condiments. Which is why I was excited when my friend Scott Kabel let me interview him about his company Scott Sauce. 

Scott is really unique in his approach to life and it shows in this episode as we talk about his company, what we can learn through the fermentation process about relationships, and how owning his own company has impacted him personally.

To try the sauce for yourself or to purchase a shirt you can visit his website at https://scottsauce.net. Or become a patron by supporting his company at https://www.patreon.com/scottsauce. 

Things get wild on this episode as I talk to my friend Danny who’s the host of the Wild Man Dan Show! He has a passion for animals that gets him into all kinds of crazy situations. 

Danny gets to show off and talk to us about some of his favorite reptiles while getting into their psychology. He also shares his story about how an encounter with creation reaffirmed his faith in a Creator.

You can follow his journey on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by searching  Wild Man Dan Show!

Also, please consider donating to support the creation of a new wildlife and nature show, the Wild Man Dan Show, that will focus on education and fun. By contributing today, your support will help fund the Forever Wild rescue organization and the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital and Research Facility.
 
 https://www.gofundme.com/f/wn3fxh-wild-man-dan-show?utm_source=fb_copy_link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3l1GuFmivQFEIHPo3Rm_WlMVuLeemjW7mwzB-XcPuYIoC-H1z9dK67O8g

I finally get to sit down and talk to my friend Mason about money, entrepreneurship, what it takes to start a side hustle, and living the life God wants for us. Mason has powerful perspective on life and shares about how entrepreneurship has opened him up to so many different God moments.  

We talk about why financial freedom is so important and how we shouldn't sell ourselves short of the ideal God has for us. He presents the fact that word money is mentioned just as much, if not more times than the word love in the Bible. With great power comes great responsibility. 

One of my favorite lines in the interview is when he says something like, "If God is going to give money to somebody, why not me?"  Why not be the type of person who God can trust with this tool called money to be a blessing to others in our community?

This episode is packed full with all kinds of insight. Spoiler alert! Mason gives his contact information at the end, so make sure to listen in for your opportunity for a consultation that will bring you closer to your dreams. If you've ever been interested in developing a side hustle or are seeking to follow your God given dreams then this episode is perfect for you. 

"The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions" (truity.com). The Enneagram helps you learn about your inner motivations while a personality test helps you discover more about yourself based on your behavior. 

If you ever found yourself struggling with decisions you keep making or habits that you can't seem to break. The Enneagram will help give the tools to uncover the reason for those decisions. These reasons aren't necessarily tied to anything, but your personality and how you are wired. 

Chris Morris breaks down each of these inner motivations that all of us have and can struggle with, while giving us biblical tools to overcome those parts of our character that we do not like. Therefore, the Enneagram along with scripture can help you live more healthfully mentally and emotionally. 

Resources: 

1. Truity: Enneagram Test: https://www.truity.com 

2. The Enneagram for Beginners: A Christian Guide to Understanding Your Type for a God-Centered Life

https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Beginners-Christian-Understanding-God-Centered/dp/0593196775/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MGTC4UQUD2IS&dchild=1&keywords=enneagram+for+beginners&qid=1610328136&s=books&sprefix=enneagram+for+beg%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-1

3. The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JGI9TGVVMNYL&dchild=1&keywords=the+road+back+to+you&qid=1610328235&s=books&sprefix=The+road+%2Cstripbooks%2C225&sr=1-1

4.  What's Your Enneatype? An Essential Guide to the Enneagram: Understanding the Nine Personality Types for Personal Growth and Strengthened Relationships

https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Enneatype-Essential-Guide-Enneagram/dp/1592339522/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1V7KU25C4CRQ2&dchild=1&keywords=what%27s+my+enneatype&qid=1610328289&sprefix=What%27s+my+end%2Cstripbooks%2C209&sr=8-2

5. The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

https://www.amazon.com/Path-Between-Us-Enneagram-Relationships/dp/0830846425/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+road+between+us&qid=1610328346&sr=8-2

Self-awareness is something a lot of us feel we don't have time for. With everything that demands our attention the last thing we want to do is slow down to understand what we're doing and where the rhythm's of our lives are taking us. 

2020 has given many of us the unique opportunity to slow down and reevaluate what we're doing with our lives. It's important that we not only check in with ourselves, but that we ask ourselves questions that help us uncover if we're truly happy. 

Have you ever worked so hard for a promotion only to find out that it didn't bring you true fulfillment? Or maybe you reached a lofty goal of yours but still don't feel as happy as you thought you would? 

Aaron breaks down the importance of why asking the right questions can be just as important as finding the right answers. His emphasis on self-awareness is the tool that will give all of us just what we need to find the life we're all looking for. 

What is the ultimate role of the health care system and what affect does it have on us? Does the potential of access to healthcare free us from the anxiety of worrying about how we're living?

Jonathan is a resident physician in California and has  just finished his medical schooling at Loma Linda University and previously Pacific Union College. He enjoys being active and dabbling in theology. In this episode, we discuss such questions such as the role of health care and also what we can do to make sure we're involved in our own preventative care. 

Mark Courtad is a runner extraordinaire! He currently averages about 8 miles a day and ran 15 miles in college just about every morning at a 5 minute pace! He also used to run competitively in marathons, triathlons, and an Iron Man. I was excited to be able to tap into some of Mark's training regiments, not just for running, but for his overall well being. He shares the secrets to his success in the episode, which have to do with diet, sleep, and exercise. Listen to how you can maximize your physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual health in this episode and come meet a guy that genuinely loves running. 

It's difficult to talk about certain topics within our own communities. Especially ones such as infertility or the struggles that can come with trying to grow a family. I had the opportunity to talk with my cousin Liz about her own challenges. She shares about loss, IVF, and the challenges that come along with it and what she did to weather the storms that came her way. I find encouragement in this episode because it's a reminder that all of us have the opportunity to be fighters.

1. Here'a a link to her blog where you can read some more about her journey: https://linktr.ee/Mermaidsandmacarons

2. Link to an article about her story, written by @lovewhatmatters: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/ill-have-you-pregnant-in-no-time-i-held-my-breath-at-the-ultrasound-ill-never-forget-the-panic-in-their-eyes-mom-births-rainbow-baby-after-losing-son-in-utero-never-stop/?fbclid=IwAR1OUy4kNDlqmtIQ2yJgwaFNWnrhgj9Byu76BcHqA2EGiXXX1hwxsF-pepQ

3. Instagram: @lizziekaybean

This episode is definitely a personal one for me. Mental health has played a vital role in my family. Jess Stelfox who recently graduated with her Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University explores the importance of therapy. She agrees that there's a stigma with mental health in culture. It seems that to admit that we need therapy is to admit that there's something wrong with us. However, when that "check engine" light comes on in your car it's usually a sign that maybe it's time to take it in to get it looked at. Our minds are more than just machine. Our minds contain our psyche, personality, and is the center for healthful living. It is my hope that as we share our own stories with mental health and therapy that you will be moved to care for your psychological well being.