The Connection

Today, we begin a 4 part series explaining God through the lens of a dog trainer, but this time, our focus will be on the animal welfare world. Just as we Rescue, Adopt and Rehab our beloved dogs, so does God do with us. 

So as we start off this series, what do we need rescued from? We suggest perhaps it's an emotion that has you steamrolled. Or maybe it's a situation leaving you feeling helpless. Could it be your past and the shame or pain is crippling?

As I share a personal story of pain in my life, I openly admit to having 2 fears immediately after admitting I need rescued. 1) Does God actually have the power to rescue me? 2) If He does have the power, does He loves me enough to rescue me? 

The bible says God is close to the broken hearted and SAVES those who are crushed in spirit. 

Is God asking for you to surrender and respect just how powerful and worthy He is to rescue you? Or is God asking you to trust Him even through the pain to know that He is good and His love endures forever?

Send me a message through RockKennelTraining.com if you want to bravely share your take away from this episode.  

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Oh boy ya'll! Today we have a very honest conversation that hopefully sets you free. 

I share a story about being "kind" (or so I thought) to a worker in Aldi this past week, However, the truth of the matter is I was using "kindness" as an excuse to not have a hard conversation. We do this all the time to the ones we love don't we? Our kids, our employees, or spouse, and OUR DOGS! Since it can be so hard to confront them on a pressing issue, have a hard conversation, make things a bit uncomfortable,  or make the truth known, we tend to shrink back and sweep it under the rug all in the name of kindness. I hope this episode is as encouraging and convicting as it was for me! 

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Are you in a season of waiting? Me too!
Why does it have to be so hard though. We wait and wait and wait but instead of being patient we grow frustrated, angry, bitter, you name it.  And if we are honest, impatience doesn't look good on us.
But what if all of our waiting wasn't for nothing. What if the process of learning patience was the magic in helping us become the best version of ourselves.
In today's episode I share the encouraging truth that waiting is just like working a muscle. The stronger it gets, the more prepared you are for next time you enter a season that requires patience.
Hang in there! Stay strong! "The only thing worse than waiting, is wishing that you had"
Love you dearly my friend. 
 
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Are you going through something right now in life that just isn't fair? You and your spouse still don't have a positive pregnancy test? You drove home last week with the worst possible health diagnosis. You are grieving the loss of someone who was your everything. You are living on pins and needles because money is so tight. Your dog is still  exhibiting those dangerous and embarrassing  behavioral issues.

Whatever it is, I want to give you permission that life isn't fair. Often times on this podcast I am quick to put a silver lining about life's hardships and encourage you to keep going and live a life of hope. However, as I recorded this episode late at night a few months back, I fully admit that what all I wanted to do was sit in the "life's not fair" camp. And honestly, I have every good reason to.
But... (although this camp is necessary so we can come to grips with the reality of our hard situation) we all know we don't want to stay stuck there for too long.

In this week's episode, we uncover the power of using our "life's not fair" moments as an opportunity to trust.
Be ready to talk dog training, tree roots, a song called "Hold on", and my lesson learned to flip my mic to "on" before recording.
:) Sending lots of love.

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Hold on by Katy Nicole > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s3k8aUaFqk
Ivan Balabanov Trust and Acceptance video > (I couldn't find the exact one I referenced in the podcast with the muzzle but this video on nail clipping is the exact same premise  https://www.facebook.com/Ivan.Balabanov/posts/pfbid033uuwtacSFYF4ZgLdNsghswy29c1Rj1CRt2SSs18nTn31ARvCyYCZ95g6F1yt17rBl

Do you have a tight grip on the ones you love? Whether that's a child or a dog or a significant in your life? Me too! I have found myself lately "white knuckling" the ones I hold closest in fear that something will happen to them. I want to protect them for all the things, all the time! How about you?
But then, one day as I was laying in bed with my kids, knowing that I truly didn't have what it took to protect them because, well, I'm not God-- I heard Him say "your job is to prepare them, leave the protecting up to me." What scary but also comforting words I needed to hear.
In dog training, the reason I love using pressure and release techniques with our leash and with our e-collars is because it prepares our dog for future stressors they may come into contact with in the real world. 
At the end of this episode, I explain as a friend who loves you dearly, my perspective on what (or who rather) can best prepare you for when life hits the fan and all goes wrong in your world. It could be grief of a family member or friend, it could be the loss of a job or relationship, it could be a medical diagnosis, it could be heartbreaking news you received from your child. Whatever life throws at you, there is a person you can run to who has the power to protect you and the tools to prepare you. His name is Jesus. 

I hope today's episode is uplifting and gives you some food for thought. 
If you had a conversation with God today and spoke those 3 words of "sorry, please, and thank you" like we talked about, shoot me a message so I can help walk you through your next step. 
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We push ourselves! We run so fast trying to accomplish all the things in our heads.
But what if you are in a season, like I openly explain I am, where in order to win this race... you need to traveling at a slow and steady pace.

Buckle up for some encouragement to give yourself grace today as you hear in what ways I lead by example. It's hard. But you're not lazy. You are creating a smooth road (just like Lighning McQueen. For the reference I'm referring to - see link below)

Keep moving and pursing the things in your life that you feel called to do, but do complete it at a pace that is slow and steady. 

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Working with our dogs can be frustrating. Our dog's behavior can leave us feeling embarrassed and isolated. On top of that, when we do attempt to train, there are so many opinions and schools of thought our heads are often left swirling with analysis paralysis. 

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But, what if there was a way to be encouraged when frustrated. Filled with confidence and hope instead of embarrassment. What if instead of living life isolated and confused we could have a place that felt safe and real. What if you had a community of people who get you? 

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In other announcements, I talk about needing grace towards the end of the episode and encourage you to give yourself some too. I have been faithfully showing up for 2 months on The Connection and have LOVED every moment of it! But this podcast launch was ONE month after the passing of my mom in-law. With that said the reality of her passing and a transition in our family scheduling has moved me to taking a few week break from the podcast so I be filled back up. If I take care of myself, I can pour into ya'll more richly. I can only be stretched so thin, so during this month, all my extra energy will be going to launching the membership family. So if you are looking for access to my support, encouragement, and coaching... I REALLY hope to see you in the Rock Solid Family Membership! 

I share a story in today's podcast about how a group of moms to young children got in a room together and just immediately started bawling from the power of being in a community who aren't alone in their short comings and the reality of how hard this season of life is. 

I share a story of holding by daughters close on bended knee as a sad song played in the background. A song we all knew reminded us of nana, who passed this August. As sobering as this moment was, there was hope because we weren't crying alone. We had community with one another. 

I share a story about clients wishing their dog was like my other client's "picture perfect dogs" but little did they know, there dog had the exact same problem. It can be so lonely and isolating when we think we are going through something alone! For all my dog lovers, I have such an exciting announcement! You can find life giving community in the Rock Solid Family Membership launching next week. More details are to come next week! 

And for those who don't feel like they have community, just know God is ready to start a relationship with Him if you'll only start the conversation. If the whole "spiritual stuff" isn't your thing, then I hope you know it would be an honor for THIS podcast to your community when the plain and simple things in life get hard to actually do on your own.