Steadfast Life Coaching

Steadfast Life Coaching

By Jake and Whitney RoehlReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Steadfast Life Coaching episodes

  • How I met Whit

    On May 27th 2016 I sent a message to one "Whitney Joeckel" on the dating app Ok Cupid.  May 28th she responded ...and May 30th we met in person for the first time.  But here's the crazy part ...on May 26th I was completely unaware that Whit existed and I had tons of stories about what was possible for me, what limits were "just facts" about my life, and what my best course of action was for the life that was in front of me. 

    It was all 100% WRONG!!  

    With that experience in my back pocket, I reflect on the lessons I learned from it each May 26th.  So now - 6 years later - this is what I want to offer to you:  

    1. "Behind" isn't real 

    2. You're not as smart as you think you are 

    3. Real faith surrenders control 

    4. Confidence comes from your self talk ...and ONLY from your self talk


    Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

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    29 min
  • The SKILLS of Belief

    Just because you know what a hammer is and what it is for doesn’t mean you have achieved mastery - that comes from building your SKILL at using the tool.

    The same is true with belief - awareness of the tools doesn’t give you authority over your thinking, but building these 5 skills does!!

    The Skills of Belief:

    1. The Skill of Perspective
    2. The Skill of Focus
    3. The Skill of Self-Trust
    4. The Skill of Emotional Maturity
    5. The Skill of Self Respect

      6. Want to learn the specific path to belief that we teach our clients …The 7 step process to taking authority over your beliefs that combines these tools and skills?  Let’s talk about working together to make your SOMEday your TUESday!!

      Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

      Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

      Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

      Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

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      24 min
    6. The TOOLS of Belief

      When you’re building a house, there are tools that make things go way faster once you know they exist …then there are the skills of knowing just how and when to use each individual tool

      The same is true with belief - you don’t have to just believe whatever pops into your head and hope that someday you believe stuff that helps you be the person you want to be.  There are tools  that make things go way faster when you’re setting out to build belief.

      The Tools of Belief:

      1. Awareness of Belief
      2. Relationship with Belief
      3. Turning the Dials of Belief
      4. The Experience of Choosing your Belief
      5. Remaining Steadfast with your Belief

        6. Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

        Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

        Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

        Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

        FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

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        Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

        28 min
      6. The MYTH of Belief

        Mark 9:24  Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

        There is a HUGE myth about belief that keeps us feeling stuck and feeling guilty.  The myth is this:  Belief is something outside of me that will take root in me once there is enough evidence to support it.

        When we subscribe to this myth, our doubt is a problem that requires a solution.  But that’s a lie!

        Take Aways:

        1. Belief is a decision …and only a decision
        2. Jesus understood the myth and taught us how to break free from it
        3. No one can tell me what I believe - for better or worse.


          4. Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

          Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

          Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

          Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

          FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

          IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

          Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

          24 min
        4. The Enneagram and your Christian Faith

          I had a great conversation with Enneagram coach Kelsey Taylor where we dove into some layers that lie underneath “The Number”  . We talked about skepticism, application, her personal testimony, and how Christians sometimes look on self help tools like this one with suspicion.

          Kelsey patiently walked me through my questions ..as she does :)  …and now YOU get to benefit from her expertise.

          Take Aways:

          1. The same tools and skills that are promoted through in depth study of yourself through the lens of your enneagram number are present in The Gospel
          2. Your enneagram number does not predict what you will do …you have full authority over that.  The enneagram gives you the scouting report on your specific formula for motivation
          3. When you learn what you focus on, you will become aware of what you tend to miss.


            4. Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

            Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

            Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

            Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

            FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

            IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

            Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

            31 min
          4. Boys Weekend - 4 days alone with a one month old

            Whit headed out to California to grow her mind with some of the best in the world, and I got to spend 96 hours with my son who needs a bottle every 3rd one.  I decided to use the same technique we coach clients with:  Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Adjust …and I documented it as I went so we can ALL learn from the film room :)

            Lessons:

            1. Plans are better held loosely otherwise I spend my energy trying to bend reality to meet the fantasy I created rather than adjusting my response to the situation I’m actually in
            2. Taking authority over my experience of life is about building skills and learning to use tools, not getting to the top of a mountain so I can check it off my bucket list.  Beating myself up for feeling out of control is an indication that I am misunderstanding this journey
            3. It takes energy to interrupt the pattern you’re in, but if you don’t like what the pattern is producing, that is energy well spent.

              4. Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.


              Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

              Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

              Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

              FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

              IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

              Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

              19 min
            4. The Amazing Whitney Roehl

              Having a front row seat to Whitney’s journey through a new type of difficult time, I wanted to share some observations on the specific qualities that both inspired and blessed me in hopes that you will be inspired to bless others.

              I unpack:

              1. Her relentless pursuit of “Eureka” as she navigates the 2 great pitfalls of self growth
              2. What massive action looks like when it is a value rather than a means to and end
              3. Whitney’s powerful why - the one that is so powerful that sometimes I am just a passenger on the train her passion is driving

                4. She has no idea I’m recording this - and probably wouldn't approve, don’t miss your opportunity to hear how amazing she is behind the curtain.


                Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

                Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

                Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

                Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

                FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

                IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

                Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

                26 min
              4. Life with Maverick Jon: Mindset Shifts in Real Time

                We are currently 4 weeks into a MASSIVE life change as we are raising our son Maverick Jon.

                Whit delivered Maverick on March 21st at 1:06pm and he was 1 foot 9 inches tall and weighed in at 8lbs 5oz

                Since then - life has been a whirlwind of gratitude, doubts, immeasurable blessings, and overwhelming fears.  We know we have amazing mindset skills …and we know that sleep is REQUIRED if we’re going to access them.  And this poses a problem

                Bottom line is that Whitney and I are practicing what we preach (we’re pulling out every tool in the bag) and we decided to invite you in to peek behind the curtain and see how we do mindset in work in real time.

                Check it out - take a little time to explore how default thinking can show up even in the midst of amazing miracles, and what you can do in those moments to take back your authority over your felt experience of live and REMAIN STEADFAST!!


                Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

                Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

                Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

                Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

                FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

                IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

                Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

                27 min
              5. Fostering Emotional Resilience in the Classroom

                We are in some unprecedented times in education - like teaching 7th graders who haven’t had a full year in a classroom since the 4th grade!!  And teachers asked to become IT experts and teach students they’ve never seen in person.

                So what if we accepted this reality instead of trying to “should” it back to something it is not?  What if the innovating and creating to succeed in this situation actually applied to THIS situation instead of the situation we wish it was?  What if this could be JUST the adversity needed to create the most resilient generation of 40 year olds when they are taking the reigns of this country?  What part would you like to play in that?

                Some of the topics we covered in this ONE HOUR zoom session:

                1. What do I do when parents try to blame the teacher for their child not performing?

                2. What to say to a student who complains that they “studied” for hours for the test and still did poorly

                3. What to say to a student who asks for extra credit to help their grade but doesn’t even do the regular credit

                4. How do I help students who don’t seem to care, even if their parents are providing a supportive environment and they don’t fully understand the consequences of their actions

                5. How do I  deal with students who are distracted using cellphones in class

                6. How do I incorporate growth mindset into classroom policies and procedures (but that doesn’t involve letting kids retake every test, etc.)

                7. How do I help kids take more ownership of their education


                Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

                Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

                Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

                Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

                FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

                IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

                Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

                1 hr 4 min
              6. Allowing Anxiety

                There are certain emotions that are just a bit more enjoyable to experience than others and in full transparency, if resisting, numbing, or pretending they weren’t there actually worked - I’d be the first in line to learn how to do it.

                But the truth is that the more we try to resist an emotion, the louder it gets …and if we numb is or deny it, it’s only a matter of time until it breaks free with a vengeance.

                So what if you tried a different approach?  What if you allowed it?  What if you accepted ALL emotion as part of your life?  What if you made a habit of learning the lesson it was offering you instead of telling it to be quiet and go away?

                That’s what this episode is all about.


                Whit and Jake are Christian Life Coaches at Steadfast Life Coaching.  We bridge the gap between the secular wisdom of the self-help world and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.

                Apply for a FREE breakthrough Session: https://oykk2m84esb.typeform.com/to/aoDyvObT

                Learn about VIP coaching: https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/vip-coaching-page

                Join our Monthly Membership "Trust U": https://www.steadfastlifecoaching.com/trust-u

                FB: https://www.facebook.com/SteadfastLifeCoaching

                IG: https://www.instagram.com/steadfastlifecoaching/

                Want to get your own Steadfast Gear?  Visit the new store: https://steadfast-life-gear.launchcart.store/shop

                25 min

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              Jake and Whitney are Christians ...and Life Coaches. In Jake's 20 years teaching math to the youth of America, he learned that the secret sauce to learn quickly is connecting new information to your…