Ask yourself if it is consistently true.  That is the sage guidance Phoenix shared  when asked what advice he would give to someone about becoming a man.  Don’t take everything at face value because you’re going to be told many things by many different people.  Compare and contrast then think for yourself.   Phoenix is cautious, open and driven.  AND he understands that technology can be an addiction especially for young impressionable people.  I relished getting the insight of a 14-year old male.  I know you will too.  Phoenix DeFehr is our guest this week for the series It’s Raining Men - What do they really think?

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Think about it.  What makes a man, a man?  Is it muscles and strength, a prestigious job, having kids or a certain number as in age?  According to Rick it takes three things.  First humility, not that you don’t think of yourself, but that you think of others more.  Next service, so that you contribute in big and small ways those who need what you can give.  Last vulnerability, stop trying to shut down feelings as it’s okay to have them.  It’s what you do with them that makes all the difference.  Another great tidbit: yes, sometimes men really are not thinking anything.  ‘Sometimes we are just so simple.’  Rick Hacker is our guest this week for the series It’s Raining Men - What do they really think?

You can find Rick at 828hope.com.

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Honestly how do you come back from your brother being murdered while you are both at school?  It’s hard to fathom that this was Jaye’s reality.  The incident led to a period of struggle and healing, She had choices to make about how she would handle this pain, what she would do with it.

Jaye Ancruem decided to work through the trauma and to see what was on the other side. This led to finding a relationship with God.  You will have bad days but if you return to how loved you are by God then you can turn the hard times into purpose.

You will begin to understand the promise of Romans 8:28 is real.  In fact her book is called All Things Work Together for Good because she wants to help young people in particular know there are better ways, that if she can get through it then they can to.  Jaye is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Jaye at Jaye Ancruem.

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Isn’t it true when you are going through something ridiculously painful, that you want to know that someone else gets how you feel?  Someone else has been there and can share their own experience with hope, and strategies to get through it.  Well Amber Jeann Parker understands this and she wants to empower you with her story in a time of difficulty.  Her book is The Forgotten Caretaker of Mental Crisis for she herself supported, and took care of her husband, while he struggled.  Amber has written an inspiring book filled with practical suggestions and lots of hope.  She is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Amber on Instagram at Amber J Parker and on her author website Amber J Parker.

Amber has been on the podcast before in Is There a Way Out?and I’m a Truth Teller.

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He didn’t know he would find creativity in writing until he was a senior in college.  That became a huge pivot as Shaun Conde found all kinds of characters, lands and stories to create.  Always moving, always with whimsy, always with a surprise you didn’t see coming, these are the hallmarks of his tales.  Shaun believes humans are made to create so we ought to find something that speaks to us, do it, and then share it.  Shaun is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Shaun shaunconde.com or on Instagram shauncondeinstagram.

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Here was an unexpected statement.  She does not actually enjoy writing.  Apparently it started early when Mary Ann had a tough time in school particularly with spelling.  She didn’t think she was qualified.  Her self-talk wasn’t positive.  Years later she knew she had to let it go because there was work to be done and it involved writing.  Mary Ann Mariani took her years of experience being a presentation coach and went where she knew God was leading her: helping people share their faith.  As she explains, everyone has a story and there is somebody that needs to hear yours.  This led her to write Your Story for God’s Glory.  Mary Ann is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers: a Writers Series.

You can find Mary Ann at Kingdom Presenters.

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Yes, we talked about what brought Karen to write 8:28 Hope in the Darkness.  It was the loss upon loss upon loss and how she forged ahead.  Add to that years of experience in supporting others just like her navigate the tricky waters of grief, and continue on because well, you kind of have to.  There are stories and tools within her pages to help us.  All of that was talked about.  Then Karen shared a writing exercise she did that was packed full of insight and revelation: Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee.  Check it out for some serious inspiration.  Karen Hacker is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers: a Writers Series.

You can find Karen at 8:28 Hope or through email at Karen at 8:28 Hope.

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Sometimes we need more belief.  Belief in where we’ve been, belief in where we’re going.  This is true for Sarah Harbut.  Her story is one of victory and one she decided to share with the world because there was always hope and hope was worth pursuing, worth hanging onto.  Sarah wrote Less Fear More Fire because she wanted to make sense of what she was feeling and thinking as her family experienced domestic abuse and how they climbed out of it to a happier ending.  She is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Sarah at Sarah Harbut writes.

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She came out of the womb talking.  At least that’s what her mother said.  Then a teacher told her she was a good writer and that stayed with her for many years.  Dawn R. Ward revisited her love of writing and is now a published author of a faith-based book for parents of addicted children.  And she knows all about it, having been through it, not once but twice.  Dawn realized she could process what she was feeling in a creative way and help others by sharing her experience.  The willingness to be vulnerable is not lost.  It’s brave.  Next Dawn will be tackling fiction because she’s taking her gift of writing more seriously. She is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Dawn at DawnRWard.com or FaithtoFlourish.com.

Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.

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She’s one smart cookie.  I couldn’t help but notice that during our conversation.  BA Crisp writes for curiosity and elevation.  How is that for intriguing?  She’s written five books: a fantasy trilogy, self-help, and memoir. Currently writing about quantum physics because she is fascinated by where science meets the sacred as God is everywhere.  She shared the results of some fascinating studies that revealed how DNA and blood outside of the body react to positive and negative forces.  Heady stuff.  I did my best to keep pace with her brilliant mind and I think I followed along reasonably well.  BA is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find BA at BACrisp.com.

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So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐