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  • Dreaming 360: Living your Best with Life Mapping Part 2

    Tommy Thompson and Patricia Clarke continue their discussion about “life mapping” and bringing clarity to your life. In this part 2, they talk specifically about Dreaming 360. They walk us through the importance of dreaming by naming your desires, making them a reality, and balancing passion with finances. Hear both of them share their own stories of how dreaming gave them hope for the future through times of grief and hardship.

    Join as we discuss:
    The importance of clarity and intentionality in dreaming
    Balancing your dreams with reality
    The power in dreaming especially during hard times

    52 min
  • Life 360: Living your Best with Life Mapping Part 1

    Tommy Thompson and Patricia Clark discuss the power of life mapping and decision-making. They walk through the significance of having a "life map" to encourage reflection, guide choices, emphasizing the role of clear goals and values in leading a fulfilling life. They stress the importance of intention, flexibility, and self-correction in navigating life's journey, acknowledging the dynamic nature of decision-making.

    Join as we discuss:

    - The power in living with intention & making purposeful decisions

    - The balance of living with both clear direction & spontaneity

    - Dreaming and how it effects setting goals & living in purpose

    - The tool "Life 360" encouraging reflection & growth

    44 min
  • Wes Peterson: Practical Ways to Make this Christmas Meaningful

    Dr. Wes Peterson, Executive Pastor of Hope Church, Richmond, Virginia shares his amazing journey around the world serving and leading and living by his calling. He exemplifies the power of a life lived with open hands to God. In this dual episode, we hear Wes’ story and then join in on the creative conversation with Tommy on how we can make this Christmas season meaningful.

    Wes is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Education, Taylor University with an MBA in Global Leadership, and recently Columbia International University with a Ph.D in Organizational Leadership.



    The importance of faith in the midst of grief & suffering

    - The value of real-world experience in ministry

    - Being open handed in leadership with church and nonprofits

    - Slowing down and reflecting during Christmas time


    53 min
  • Nicole Unice: Be Brave, Be Real

    Nicole brings 20 years of leadership and counseling experience to her work as a coach and communicator. Nicole’s passion is facilitating environments of safety & vulnerability so that individuals & communities can courageously identify obstacles keeping them from maximum potential.


    As a speaker, Nicole brings both wit and wisdom, with an honest & vulnerable approach that appeals to both faith & leadership environments alike. As a coach, Nicole brings clarity & courage for individuals and teams as they pursue growth.

    Her latest book, “The Miracle Moment: How Tough Conversations Can Actually Transform Your Most Important Relationships” invites readers into the practical steps that create moments of breakthrough within relationships. Her books come to life through her popular video curriculum series found on RightNow Media. 

    Invitations to speak have taken Nicole around the world, but she loves her home in Richmond, VA, which she shares with her husband and three kids. Nicole holds degrees from the College of William and Mary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and serves on the board of CHAT, a local nonprofit focused on restorative work with young people in poverty.

    Join Tommy in this delightful conversation with Nicole Unice.

    Books



    Website: www.nicoleunice.com

    Instagram: nicoleunice


    45 min
  • Storytelling & the Power of Living in Purpose w/ Stacy Hawkins Adams

    Tommy sits down with Author & Speaker Stacy Hawkins Adams as she shares her own personal growth journey as a storyteller. Stacy provides valuable insights about her relationships, career, and beliefs, offering inspiration and encouragement to everyone she encounters. Her story reveals her resilience, faith, and commitment to making a positive impact through her writing and living out her purpose.

    Host: Tommy Thompson

    Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter

    Guest: Stacy Hawkins Adams

    Website, Instagram, & Blog

    Join as we discuss:

    - Stacy's journey into writing

    - Maintaining balance and rest in your career

    - The power writing has in bringing people & ideas together

    - How faith helped Stacey overcome challenges

    - Risks are made when living in purpose

    - Living for connection & intentionality


    1 hr 3 min
  • Journey through Addiction to New Life w/ Kathy & Tucker Wrenn

    Tommy sits down with Kathy & Tucker Wrenn, mother & son, to share the raw story of Tuckers' addiction, hitting bottom, and path to 5 ½ years clean. Both Tucker and Kathy use their hard lessons learned to help others find their recovery and help families better manage the trauma of having a loved one go through substance abuse. This episode will captivate you with its transparency, but will also give vital information for anyone needing help in the midst of the world of addiction.

    Host: Tommy Thompson


    Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter


    Join us as we discuss:


    - The step by step journey of overcoming addiction


    - Loving people through their relapses and the process of overcoming addiction


    - Insights into the family recovery procress


    - Health & financial effects of drug addiction


    - Identity changes in the recovery process


    - The value of mentorship during recovery


    - Setting boundaries, hard conversations, & tough love


    - Life after recovery: living a sober & with community


    1 hr 16 min
  • Framing Time

    Tommy Thompson and Patricia Clark discuss the importance of framing our lives. In their conversation, they  address how individuals can utilize intentional time framing to improve their lives, from daily routines to personal growth, weekly reviews, and even setting annual goals. The speakers share their experiences and strategies for making the most of time framing in order to live a free, intentional, and productive life.

    Host: Tommy Thompson

    ⁠Website⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, & ⁠Twitter⁠

    Co-Host: Patricia Clark

    ⁠Website⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠& ⁠Podcast, "Lifted by Love”



    37 min
  • The Path to Unhurried Living

    Tommy sits down with Author, Host, & Founder of “Unhurried Living” Gem Fadling and as she shares her remarkable journey of learning how to live an unhurried life. Gem candidly shares her personal struggles, resilience in the face of loss, and the role of faith during times of tragedy. She talks us through how embracing an unhurried life, managing anxiety, and finding peace through faith have transformed her life and ministry. You'll also discover practical tips for practicing presence and solitude in our fast-paced world. 

    Host: Tommy Thompson

    ⁠Website⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, & ⁠Twitter⁠

    Guest: Gem Fadling

    ⁠Website⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Unhurried Living⁠ & ⁠Podcast, "I Can Do That!"⁠



    1 hr 12 min
  • Friends & Enemies of Intimacy

    Tommy and Patricia sit down to talk about intimacy and the importance of fulfilling relationships. Whether you are seeking relationships in marriage or friendship, we are made to have intimacy. In this episode, you will learn about what kind of enemies can get in the way of intimacy, as well as what can create more space for intimacy. Listen to how creating containers, establishing boundaries, and having discipline will lead to more close, intimate relationships in your life.


    Host: Tommy Thompson

    Website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter

    Co-Host: Patricia Clarke

    Website, Instagram, & Podcast “Lifted by Love”

    We not only naturally desire intimacy, but are created for intimate relationships.



    52 min
  • The Art of Communication: Graceful-Truthtelling

    In a world where honesty often clashes with compassion, radical candor butts into radical kindness, Tommy and Patricia discuss the art of healthy communication, the delicate dance between grace and truth.

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    The art of communication is having communication with another person that is full of both grace and truth. - Tommy Thompson

    In this episode, you will be able to:



    The key moments in this episode are:00:00:04 - Introduction, 00:02:08 - Importance of Relationships, 00:06:26 - Tools for Improving Relationships, 00:09:30 - Grace and Truth in Communication, 00:14:38 - Finding the Balance, 00:18:55 - Increasing Grace in Leadership, 00:22:38 - Truth-Telling with Grace, 00:26:02 - The Power of Truth in Love, 00:28:19 - The Self-Indulgence of Truth without Grace, 00:31:10 - Increasing Truth with Grace, 00:36:13 - Understanding Boundaries, 00:36:44 - Speaking with Intensity, 00:38:34 - Balancing Grace and Truth, 00:39:57 - Speaking the Truth, 00:40:53 - Conclusion and Reflection, 



    42 min

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Space for Life is a podcast with honest conversations designed to help cultivate the space we need for a more fulfilling and abundant life. Despite our culture’s wiring for excess and overload, our…

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