Goals are an essential part of our lives. They give us direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Without goals, we may feel lost and aimless. However, goals can also be futile. We often set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, leading to disappointment and frustration. Additionally, we may become so fixated on achieving our goals that we forget to enjoy the journey. Despite their pitfalls, goals are still important. By setting achievable goals and creating a plan to reach them, we can increase our chances of success and personal growth. So, while goals may not always lead to the outcome we desire, the process of setting and working towards them can be a valuable experience.

Learning an instrument and going to the gym actually have many similarities. On this episode, my wife and I discuss the similarities between them and how to stop procrastinating, take things one step at a time, and master the craft.

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Our lives are made up of stories. And the stories that we tell ourselves affect how we behave, move, and our future decisions. So it is important to tell ourselves stories that fill us with hope, peace, and joy, even when going through difficult circumstances. How? Let's find out!

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Discouragement is a nasty and evil thing that we face in any field or endeavour we partake. Whether at our jobs, our relationships, our education, or our health, battling discouragement is something we must learn how to do so that it does not defeat us. So what does God say about discouragement? How can we overcome it? We will answer all these questions, and more!

0:00 Introduction

2:00 How does discouragement hinder our long term success

3:19 Mindset controls discouragement

11:27 The fake metrics of success

13:49 Patience & perspective

18:52 The Mexican fisherman story

21:08 What truly is success

24:18 What has God called you to do?

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Do you actually like listening to the word, "Discipline."

Or do you get a pit in your stomach when you hear that word? Todays episode, we talk about discipline and the differences between physical and spiritual. We also touch upon what it means to glorify God in your body.

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Today we explore often difficult and painful journey of forgiveness, and how it impacts us on multiple levels - physically, spiritually, and mentally. We discuss the challenges of letting go of anger and resentment, and the toll it can take on our health and wellbeing.

Robert Wallace shares his personal stories of forgiveness, and provides practical tips and strategies for cultivating forgiveness in our own lives.

0:00 Introduction

3:17 Robert's story of forgiveness

14:50 Will religion fix everything?

21:44 What does Jesus say about forgiveness?

28:42 The torment of unforgiveness

33:33 The physical effects of forgiveness

39:05 Forgiveness affecting our relationship with God

42:20 How to forgive

47:50 Forgiving yourself

50:20 Forgiveness vs Reconciliation

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How can Christians find Jesus in the Old Testament? How can we find Jesus in difficult passages, the Old Testament law, in the Psalms? What do these reference to Jesus have to do with our faith today?

On todays episode, I am joined by John Pasquet. John wrote a book called, "The Essence: A Guided Journey of Discovery through the Bible" that you can pick up on Amazon.

0:00 Introduction

1:11 Is Jesus prevalent in the Old Testament?

6:12 Luke 24:27

8:38 Jesus in Number 21

13:58 Jesus in Isaacs sacrifice

19:13 Jesus in the law of Moses

23:12 Is Christianity just the completion of Judaism?

25:32 How can Christians better seek Jesus in the Old Testament?

29:00 Psalm 22

34:00 Common misconceptions about Jesus in the Old Testament

43:00 Closing thoughts

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Why do you fast? Are you fasting to know God's heart, or are you fasting to lose weight and the numerous other health benefits? How does the spiritual discipline of fasting effect our physical health?

Today I am joined by Dr. David Sherbino, a spiritual formation, thanatology, & pastoral ministry professor at Tyndale University; as well as a pastor of a church for a few decades.

0:00 Introduction

1:26 What has been the biggest spiritual formation lesson David has learned

3:57 What is fasting?

6:46 Fasting for weight loss or spiritual purposes?

13:00 Fasting as love and devotion for God

14:00 What initially drives you to fast?

20:28 What does Jesus say about fasting

25:23 Are you fasting as an empty ritual prescribed by your church?

29:16 The state of health in North America and why fasting is not the cure

32:49 Why are there so many health benefits to fasting if God didn't want us to fast for the health benefits

38:30 Giving up something that is good to show God He is better

43:00 Hypocrisy

44:44 Test yourself

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What is the perfect church? Can we attain a perfect church?

Today, the state of the church genuinely grieves me. I am upset when I hear of churches using their money unwisely, attacking others, members judging others for things they themselves are doing.

The church is meant to represent Jesus, but sometimes we don't do a good job. How can we change that?

Today I am joined by Cory Scharwarth. Cory is an online fitness coach from Illinois. He also works at his local YMCA. Todays episode we get to dive deep into Cory's amazing story, his alcoholism, and how Jesus saved him.

0:00 Introduction

0:50 What life was like without Jesus

7:30 The changes begin

9:56 The good person fallacy

13:33 Connecting Faith & Sports

15:27 How Jesus heals mental health ailments

20:20 Breath Prayers

22:37 Jesus working through our lowest points

24:47 Shoutout to Christa Baker

27:14 Jesus supplies all our needs

28:00 Self help books or the bible?

31:16 How can faith translate into our jobs?

37:47 Jesus gives our lives purpose

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