Reboots

A whole bunch of you have been asking when we might start releasing episodes every week, and most of you asking that question have suggested that it would be *great* if a couple of episodes a month were shorter and maybe even somewhat actionable.

We’re in the process of making that happen by booking some new guests and leaning into specific expertises of some former guests.

The new episodes will drop right into our Reboots feed - and we’ll call these shorter pieces *The Change Journals.* Our target release is for sometime in July.

But I honestly don’t want to wait that long.

A few weeks ago, my business coach - Bryan Harris of Growth University - launched a super informal podcast, called Lessons and Ideas.

Sooooo, inspired by Bryan. I thought it would be fun to do a soft launch of *The Change Journals.* 

And this is our first episode.

If you want some change navigation tools in your inbox like RIGHT THE HECK NOW! Check out RebootsPodcast.com/change.

Send me your best email address at that link and I’ll send you 3 excellent change navigation tools, plus twice monthly-ish emails on the topic, plus links to our latest podcast episodes.

Andrew Rappaport is a Christian apologist and prolific podcaster.

In this episode, Andrew gets real and personal - about the death of his mother and growing up in a wealthy Jewish family from New Jersey.

Andrew explains how a fortune cookie and a shocking conversation with a bus driver with a 6th-grade education helped him unlock the key to complex calculations demonstrating that the Old Testament IS divine scripture.

After keeping his faith conversion secret for a while, family relationships deteriorated when Andrew finally admitted he was following Christ.

There are twists and turns to Andrew Rappaport’s life adventure and it’s my privilege to share this glimpse into the events that have shaped Andrew.

Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode44.

Meet the Reboots Sound Genius
Mikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.

If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.

He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. [email protected]

Dalton Lee Smith is  a survivor - of complications from premature birth, childhood sexual abuse, and a horrific traffic accident.

He shouldn't have made it.

He shouldn't be walking. Or talking.

But Dalton is still here.

Singing with a larger than life voice, sharing his experiences through lyrics and melodies.

And in this episode, Nashville recording artist Dalton Lee Smith gives us some backstage dish on how Big Daddy Weave and some renowned Nashville session musicians influenced his new *Miracles* EP.

Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode43.

Meet the Reboots Sound Genius
Mikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.
If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.
He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. [email protected]

Travis Albritton is an aeronautics engineer who decided his life’s purpose was less about rocket science and more about helping followers of Christ become more effective in their walk.

Travis believes Christians can - and should - have a powerful impact on behalf of the Kingdom. Even when we’re not in full-time ministry.

That’s what led Travis to launch a podcast, called The Practical Christian.

The show  features interviews - including a recent conversation with yours truly - as well as some quick, crunchy tips and teachings about a variety of topics related to the Christian walk.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The breaking point that led Travis to chuck his years of education to pursue a self-supported ministry
• What, exactly Travis means by self-supported ministry
• Why Travis believes the concepts of fixed versus growth mindsets are essential for followers of Christ to understand - and why a growth mindset is part of spiritual maturation

And, Travis explains that, in his mind, science and faith answer fundamentally different questions about the universe.

Check out the show notes for links: RebootsPodcast.com/Episode42.

Meet the Reboots Sound Genius
Mikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.
If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.
He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions.

[email protected]

Jill Abrams is a podcaster, wife, mother, and follower of Jesus.

After a code blue hospital experience, Jill realized she needed to make some changes in her life.

Interestingly enough, before the major health crisis, Jill thought everyone around her needed to change in order to make her life better.

Funny how that works, yes?

In this episode, Jill shares about how she found Celebrate Recovery, and how working the steps has led to a decision to commit to radical obedience through a series of daily choices that are resulting in a healthier Jill who enjoys close relationships with Jesus Christ, her family, and her forever family.

Check out the show notes here.

Landon Lewallen drives the Lewallen Racing Reboots Podcast #5 Ford Mustang for his dad, Mark Lewallen.

Racing is a family tradition for the Lew Crew.

In this episode, Landon - who isn't yet old enough for a driver's license - talks about his love for racing.

Racing competitively since he was 8 years old, Landon shares:

• How being behind the wheel of a race car forces him to focus on one thing - going fast
• Why this season is so much more enjoyable for him and his dad
• A bucket list racing dream - the Chili Bowl

Mark talks about:

• What it feels like when he sees his son drive a car on the razor's edge of out of control
• His recognition that anger was damaging his family and causing chaos in his life
• The freedom laughter brings during stressful racing moments

Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/RebootsRacing

Cheryl Luke is a minister who was thrust into the 12 steps of Celebrate Recovery as a function of her job.

Much to her surprise, she learned through the process of working the steps that she was - in her words - “utterly broken.”

Cheryl and I totally nerded out on the 12 steps and journaling, but we also talked about the cultural diversity in the Kingdom of God.

We discussed race in America - and why people like me often fail to understand the harsh realities that people of color must contend with every single day.

The simple act of walking across a room might be one of the most powerful contributions we make in the service of the Kingdom.

Check out the show notes here.

Meet the Reboots Sound Genius

Mikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.

If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.

He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. [email protected]

Reboots Episode R039 features Cathy Taughinbaugh.

Kathy is a Certified Parent and Life Coach and she helps parents of teens and young adults who are struggling with chemical addiction.

When Cathy discovered her daughter was addicted to crystal meth, she had no idea what to do next. After her daughter kicked addiction, Cathy continued to remain active in the recovery community through coaching, writing, and teaching the CRAFT method of helping families cope.

Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode39.

Meet the Reboots Sound Genius
Mikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.

If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.

He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. [email protected]

Episode 38 features author Caesar Kalinowski. He teaches Christians how to live a life of discipleship and community. 

We talk about:

• Condemnation versus conviction
• Living church outside the walls of a building
• How we sometimes arrive at a healthy spiritual "why" after engaging in spiritual stuff to make us look good
• The importance of recognizing gossip for what it is and eliminating it from our community

Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode38.

Meet the Reboots Sound Genius
Mikhail Kosenkov has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode.

If you’re a podcaster and you don’t have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it’s to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings.

He’ll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. [email protected]

Reboots Rough Cuts
This special series is inspired by a conversation with Mikhail and a group of fellow podcasters, during which I expressed frustration about a backlog of beautiful stories growing proverbial dust on my hard drive.

Mikhail offered to help me clear the backlog and  to crank out as many of those episodes as possible by the close of 2018.

This is one of the interviews that will most certainly bring hope to many listeners - maybe even you.

RR06 Grief Recovery with David Conley
Reboots Rough Cut Episode 6 features David Conley, a former governmental tech executive  who lost his wife suddenly. That’s when Dave’s life stopped and he sank into a deep depression.

When Dave decided to just drink one sip of water, life - and business - started to change. Dave lost 150 pounds, quit his job, and launched his own business.

Learn more at RebootsPodcast.com/RRC06.

Special Thanks to Mikhail Kosenkov
Mikhail has beautifully edited, mastered, and engineered this episode. 

If you're a podcaster and you don't have a sound genius, trust me. You need one. Even if it's to help you sort out your compression and EQ settings. 

He'll be glad to talk to you about your sound questions. [email protected]