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- 044 - 6 Things Learned In 2018 And A Merry Christmas To You!DETAILS:Merry Christmas! This week, Cody and Elaine are visited by the ghost of Christmas past. They recap 2018 and share three things each they learned and how to apply them to our lives. They talk about the word God gave them for this past year (see definition below) and how it unfolded: much to their surprise. - Let’s take some time to remember how far we have come so we can get a clear bearing on where we are heading.---ELAINE’S KEY POINTS:1. Be more specific.2. Being mindful.3. Learning to forgive.CODY’S KEY POINTS:1. There’s always something trying to take away your joy.2. Change is okay.3. Be patient and don’t lose hope.---REFERENCES:Keep Forgiving - Levi The Poet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjQ9y09Cvgk---DEFINITION:cul·ti·vate: /ˌˈkəltəˌvāt/ - prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening, or to apply oneself to improving or developing (one's mind or manners).---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!29 min
- 043 - Two Years Of Marriage (And 5 Things We've Learned)DETAILS:Two years ago on this day, Cody and Elaine exchanged their vows and joined together as one. Fast forward to this week: they want to share five things they have learned in their first two years of marriage and be real and honest about some of the little things that come along with it. When two people come together, they bring their entire life baggage with them. Some of us have tried hard to unpack a lot of this beforehand but inevitably things will surface. A strong marriage handles every obstacle together, not suppressing anything but sharing each other’s burdens.---KEY POINTS:1. After God, your marriage is your number one priority.2. Always cross-check your expectations.3. Take time for your mental health both apart and together.4. Use discretion with other people’s opinions.5. Don’t let comfort dictate you (com)passion.---REFERENCES:Corgi’s Arguing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GboBmTdNr3Q---DEFINITION:Anniversary: /ˌanəˈvərs(ə)rē/ - the date on which an event took place in a previous year.---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!49 min
- 042 - 5 Negative Christmas Mindsets (And How To Prevent Them)DETAILS:It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our minds are gearing up and there is just a couple of weeks left until the big man breaks in and reverse thieves us all blind! - This week, Cody and Elaine target 5 negative Christmas mindsets we often inadvertently adopt around the holiday season. They talk about the triggers that lead to them, what they look like, and how to break them and keep them from stealing our Christmas joy! Tis the season and buckle up, because we are about to get reckless with Christmas!---KEY NEGATIVE MINDSETS (in order):1. Getting caught up in the hype.2. Thinking cost equates to love.3. Letting your “get” override your “give”.4. Placing tradition over one’s own comfort and emotions.5. Being offended over silly things.---DEFINITION:Mindset: /ˈmīn(d)set/ - The established set of attitudes held by someone.---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!41 min
- 041 - Coping With Loss During The HolidaysDETAILS:Back in July, Cody’s mother passed away. It was unexpected, tragic, and now that the holiday season is approaching, He, Elaine, and his family are having to adjust to the seasons with a piece missing. - This week, Cody and Elaine hear from five new voices who share their stories of loss, heartache, coping, and healing. They talk about the change that loss brings and the emotions that are magnified by the holiday season. - Traditions change, memories live on, tears fall, and laughs echo out as we reminisce on the memories of those we love; and as we say thanks for the life we have and the lives past lived. Holidays are hard, but together we can make this season merry and bright.—DEFINITION:Loss: /lôs,/ - the state or feeling of grief when deprived of someone or something of value.---REFERENCES:We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who reached out and shared their story.The Halfway There Podcast: https://ericnevins.comReboots Podcast: https://rebootspodcast.com---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!37 min
- 040 - Consumerism And Being Intentional (With Sara Sullivan)DETAILS:Black Friday has passed and now we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of the Christmas rush. Everyone’s crowding the department stores and picking out that perfect gift for those special people in their lives…. But why? - This week, Cody and Elaine are talking with Sara Sullivan. Sara is a personal inspiration to both Cody and Elaine in their evaluation of their own life and what they consume. They are talking about Consumerism Christianity and how it can directly affect your finances, mental health, and personal freedom. - Remember, to consume something is not the enemy. The problem comes when our consuming becomes what consumes us.---DEFINITION:con·sum·er·ism: /kənˈso͞oməˌrizəm/ - the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods.---GUEST DETAILS:Sara is a long time practitioner of essential living, a yoga instructor, and more recently, a potter/artist. She has a passion to make every breath, dollar, and action have a purpose and to exist intentionally.---REFERENCES:Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeown: https://amzn.to/2THA6lGThe Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery - Ian Morgan Cron: https://amzn.to/2DHNfpsSleeping at Last - Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/ryancurtisoneal-1The Minimalist Podcast: https://www.theminimalists.com---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!49 min
- Bonus 01 - Thanksgiving 2018 and What It Means To YouDETAILS:Happy Thanksgiving 2018, Happy 23rd birthday to Elaine, and happy first ever bonus episode! Wow, a three in one day! This episode is a short reminder of what Thanksgiving truly is and it’s importance. Cody and Elaine share their heart and also hear from some good friends about what they are thankful for this year.---REFERENCES:The Weekly Parady: https://www.heatherparady.comOur episode with Tristan Williford: https://therecklesspursuit.com/episode027/Cedar Temple Relaunch!: https://cedartemple.com---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!15 min
- 039 - Becoming Aware Of Your Existence In Each MomentDETAILS:Do you ever have those moments when you’re just like “wow, I exist and there are people all around me existing too”? You just experienced mindfulness. - This week, Cody and Elaine talk about being aware of your surroundings, coming to understand your own emotions, and how they impact everyone around you. When you become aware of your existence in each moment, you not only gain a deeper understanding of yourself but of others as well. But hey, it’s not easy to be present. Often it seems like our days are a few key moments and a bunch of mindless gaps. Hopefully this episode will help fill in some of that void and bring us all a bit deeper into awareness. Life is meant to be lived, not mindlessly wished away.---DEFINITION:a·ware·ness: /əˈwernəs/ - Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.---REFERENCES:• Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life - Jon Kabat-Zinn --- Affiliate Link (If you want to buy it!): https://amzn.to/2ORB8Yz---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!38 min
- 038 - How to See Other Perspectives OnlineDETAILS:Midterm Elections are over but the drama online has just heated up. This week, Cody and Elaine talk about how to communicate as Christians and to respect all sides of people’s opinions. We all have unique perspectives and different ideas on how to achieve good things. Some people want more gun control, others less. Some people want to outlaw abortion but some want to focus more on helping young, pregnant women. The truth of the matter is that most people want the same outcome, we just have different ideas on how to get there. No sane person wants more gun violence or more aborted children but there’s more than one way to skin a cat… (Who came up with that morbid analogy anyway) - There is beauty in coming together and listening. - It’s all about perspective and understanding this week, so let’s get right to it.—DEFINITION:wit·ness: /ˈwitnəs/ - An open profession of one's religious faith through words or actions.---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!42 min
- 037 - How To Be ThankfulDETAILS:Happy November! Halloween has passed and turkey dinner is on its way! - This week, Cody and Elaine are discussing how to be thankful. what is true thankfulness? What purpose does it serve? How the heck are we supposed to always be thankful; even in the hard times? There is a lot more to thankfulness than a quick prayer and a couple of words. They talk about how thankfulness is best expressed moment by moment and how generosity and selflessness plays a part.—DEFINITION:thank·ful: /ˈTHaNGkfəl/ - pleased and relieved. - expressing gratitude and relief.---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!44 min
- 036 - Halloween Ranting (Demons, Ouija Boards, and Horror Films)DETAILS:Are demons real? Do Ouija Boards open dark doors? Can Christians use a Ouija Board? Are horror films okay to watch? What’s the deal with so much spooky stuff and is it “safe” to partake!? - This week, Cody and Elaine go on a Halloween rant talking about Christians and halloween. They talk about all things spooky and what they love (and hate) about this thrilling holiday. This episode is relaxed, fun and was completely off the cusp. Now, let’s get spooky…I mean reckless!---DEFINITION:spook·y: /ˌˈspo͞okē/ - Sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and unease.---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community---CONNECT:Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!50 min
About The Reckless Pursuit
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A Safe Place for Christians to Ask Unsafe Questions -
We are for the spiritual nomads, the outcasts, and the ones who desire to ask the hard questions. A shelter in the desert, a safe place to share our thoughts, our hopes, and our dreams. We are pursuing the Truth and we don’t care about the consequences. We invite you to come and sit at our table and be a part of our tribe. We are brave. we are bold. We are, The Reckless Pursuit.