The Stand Strong Podcast

Mike Stoker my husband joins me today as he tells about running and what he learned about going at a slower pace.

Waking early one morning, I had a very bright recollection of my experience in Mexico that I told about in episode #34.  Curious about why it came so clearly and repeatedly-- in detail-- I then remembered my prayer the day before about what I needed to repent of.  And the Lord provided  a couple of beautiful healing experiences for me.

During a stay at a medical facility in Mexico I learned about my preacher friend Art and his capacity to love, serve and heal.  And I learned that a heart full of judgement would keep me from doing the same.

When faced with a circumstance or situation that you find undesirable my leadership coach Dan Duckworth says that you have three choices: 1. Leave it, 2. Engage in the struggle and try to change it, or 3. Accept it and bear it.  But the real question is, "Will you do it poorly or well?"

Processing grief to experience less pain and suffering after the loss of a loved one,

I have been earnestly watching to see the miracles in my life as a key to strengthening my spirituality.  The more I acknowledge the miracles, especially in my struggles, the more miracles seem to come my way.  Listen in on some stories of how the passing of our daughter produced many miracles.

Our oldest daughter has passed away from cancer the end of March and I am experiencing a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Spending time outside during Covid doing yard work improved the mental health of the missionaries in a former mission leader's mission.

Instead of a full day of doing missionary work online this mission spent only 45 minutes per missionary.  The rest of the time they worked outside doing service projects for the members of their community.  

The results were remarkable bringing the number of missionaries being treated for mental health issues from 54 to 1!

This podcast is a shout out to that army of stay home moms.  Not to diminish the incredible contribution that women who work are making in the world but really just to bring much more awareness to the skill set and contribution that stay home moms make.

I learned that my friend had a degree in astrophysics.  Listen to what she says when people would ask "What are you doing with your degree?"...

I also discuss what it was like to be a new mom in the early 90's when there was much talk in the church about women not working outside of the home.

Goals are easily set but often we find it difficult to see them through to the end.  

In this episode I point out 3 important steps to be successful in achieving your goals.

And September is naturally a perfect time to set goals.  Listen in on why.

Reference to the book "The Power of Everyday Missionaries" by Clayton M. Christensen
https://everydaymissionaries.org/