Your Biggest Breakthrough

Todd and Wendie here, sharing the stage in today's episode talking all about the "C word": Commitment.

We live in a world where the word has been cheapened somewhat. It seems there are all kinds of excuses available to justify us not following through on what we say we're going to do.

But what the world says is cheap is often the most valuable thing in the eyes of Almighty God.

"Let your yay be yay, and your nay be nay," instructed Jesus.

What is more valuable in this world than one's word? And what is harder to recover from than the loss of credibility among one's peers, not to mention the Lord himself?

They're hard questions with no easy answers. It's why we dedicated this episode to the importance of: one, knowing the liabilities of making commitments; and two, the vital importance of keeping them, no matter the cost.

In this episode, you'll hear:

-We all make commitments that are tough to keep...03:30

-Don't make commitments unless you know you can follow through on it...06:46

-Staying committed to the vision, no matter what...10:58

-Why you may be manipulating your environment without realizing it...14:36

-Todd's biggest pet peeve...18:01

-How Todd and Wendie want to be remembered...20:00

-What Jesus taught us about commitment to our work...26:30

Resources mentioned:

-Father Stu movie

-King Richard movie

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"How do I ignite my relationship with God, and keep the flame burning?" It's a question we have asked ourselves many times, and perhaps you ask yourself that too.

The truth is that it's the hard times, negative circumstances, even tragedy that shows the contrast between the light and darkness. Surrendering our will, our ego, our desires to God, allowing Him to lead us through the darkness is what makes us rejoice when we get to the other side and savor His goodness.

Our guest today, Lautaro Churuvija, has seen both the good times and bad, and has made the decision to allow God, not material circumstances, to be the source of his joy. Having achieved success in the business world, he chose to leave it all behind and dedicate his life to bringing God's light to those who can find joy in their current darkness.

In this episode, you'll hear:

-Lautaro's personal history and the decision to move to the U.S...05:15

-How an experience of sexual abuse led to a major breakthrough for Lautaro...08:00

-The thing you're most of ashamed of is what needs to be brought to the light...10:45

• 2 Cor. 1:3-7 "Comfort in suffering"

-Knowing our value as a child of God...14:29

-Confessing the most awful sin against the one closest to him leads to discovering God's love...19:00

-Three days of death in the soul leads to true rebirth in physical life and soul...23:26

-Lautaro's experience being truly born again in Christ...26:15

-The catalyst to Lautaro's major life change which on the surface spurns conventional wisdom regarding success...30:16

-A creative and highly effective way to minister to those who are otherwise turned off by traditional ministry...35:30

-How to identify God's calling to something more than what is found in your comfort zone...42:45

Meet Lautaro Churuvija:

Lautaro Churuvija was born in Argentina, raised in a good family, but decided to move to the US ten years ago. He is almost 33 years old. Led a sinful life. Met Jesus six years ago. Changed his life forever! Just a few months ago he quit a lucrative six-figure career of eleven years as a Project Manager in order to give his life to serve Jesus as a full-time missionary with Steiger Ministries

Resources mentioned in this episode:

-Steiger Ministries

All is not as it seems with those who have risen to the “top" of their profession. Many are content with their positions of prominence in society, yet some have a feeling of discontent in spite of their superficial success.

Today we hear from a husband and wife team who individually had reached the height of their respective professions. Their Creator was gonna do something fulfilling and rewarding, not as “glamorous" as their previous careers.

We invite you to sit back and enjoy this conversation with Justin Roethlingshoefer and Alyse Gaulin.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Alyse's journey from the "big leagues" to a small coaching business...07:33

-Why Justin felt like an underachiever while at the top of his game...13:35

-Bumps and bruises from childhood that define Justin and Alyse as adults...19:15

-How to take ownership of your contrarian ways and embrace your true self...26:21

-Founding story of Justin's company Own It...29:00

-Success stories from the Own It program...35:40

-Fun facts about Justin and Alyse...40:28

Resources mentioned:

Justin's website

Alyse's website

Guest's bio and social handles:

Alyse Instagram

Justin Facebook

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About the hosts:

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

This episode marks the final installment of our "Get Unstuck" series of episodes. Wendie and Todd share their biggest takeaways, and personal highlights from each of the guests who shared ways in which we can break free from the bonds that enslave so many of us and keep us from reaching our potential.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-A recap of the things that keep us "stuck"...02:30

• Being "on call" 24/7
• Money management
• Time management
• Social media management

-Stick to the system...09:18

-Software tools to use in our efforts to get unstuck...14:59

-How people nickel and dime themselves to financial problems...16:00

-Resources to seek in managing finances...18:36

-How incorporating Cara Gallop's social media management advice has worked out for Wendie...20:41

-How to use your smartphone to manage your smartphone use...23:30

-How to connect with us the next time we do the "Get Unstuck" Challenge...26:00

-And much more!

Resources mentioned:

Episode 67: The 30 Day Get Unstuck Challenge and What It's All About

Episode 68 with Al Hamed

Episode 69 with Rylee Meek

Episode 70 with Cara Gallop

Your day starts by scrolling social media for 25 minutes on the toilet.

It seems every spare moment in your day is consumed with checking this, liking that, following “influencer X”, hoping you’ll be “followed” by people you’ll probably never meet face to face.

It’s embarrassing to admit, but all too common in our day and age.

In this episode of our 30 Day Getting Unstuck Challenge, we tackle Social Media with Cara Gibson-Gallop. Tune in to hear a relatable story of the subtle pull into the screen and her practical tips to breakthrough a scrolling addiction or too many screen time hours.

Get back to being present in your life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-What it looks like to be immersed in social media...04:45

-The telltale signs that Cara had a scrolling problem...06:38

-The compelling, powerful draw to Instagram...08:00

-Self-esteem suffered first, then the guilt came...10:15

-The Great Purge: courageously removing her competitors from IG feed...12:10

-Screen time stats are a great indicator of screen-time health or disorder...15:20

-Cara's rooted, rebellious, and restored faith journey...19:20

-Opening Bible every Sunday , opening Instagram every hour: YIKES!...25:44

-How to check screen time usage on your device...27:20

-Practical tips to start your digital detox...29:45

• The Great Purge
• Time of Day: not first thing!
• Making additions that fill your cup
• Schedule social media time on calendar

-"Social Dilemma" show is a great wake up call...37:40

Resources mentioned:

IG

LinkedIn

FaceBook

Guest's bio and social handles:

Founder Cara Gibson-Gallop spent a decade in competitive global advertising agencies across New York, London and Toronto working with some of the most influential and profitable brands. After building Gibson Business Performance LLC in 2018 and creating time and financial freedom in full-time entrepreneurship, Cara then began to use her experiences and education to help others navigate their own.

Tagline:

“Taking profit strategies from times square corner offices to the basements of startups.”

Cara's Website

Join in on the 30 Day Get Unstuck Challenge. Listen to the entire series from Episode 67 - 71. Let's see how you do in getting unstuck in these areas in order to enhance your life and those around you.

Rylee Meek is the host of The King's Council Podcast and founder and CEO of the Social Dynamic Selling System. After responding to a small ad on Craigslist in 2009, and with a burning desire for more, he went on to produce over $150 million in sales over the past 9 years.

But none of that really mattered as much as discovering what God has in mind when it comes to money. 

Now that Rylee has learned the Biblical principles for managing money, he is passionately sharing the meaning of being called a “Kingdom entrepreneur.” Perfecting his model through continual trial and error, he is now on a mission to help others learn and apply the four main principles governing money.

Everything Rylee Meek teaches is tried, tested, refined, and proven to create a God-honoring system for making and managing money.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Seeking "Kingdom principles" at a young age...04:45

-The real value of money is that which we place on it...09:10

-The primary reason for money problems...11:35

-The first step to untangling the money mess you're currently in...18:40

-Tithing a form of worship...22:15

-Why harmony in the family is essential for financial success...30:45

-Who's waiting on who?...34:31

-One thing most people don't know about Rylee...38:40

-And much more...-

Resources mentioned:

Rylee's website

Wendie and Todd's 30 Day Challenge

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Call to action:

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

Most of us wear multiple hats in our lives: employee, boss, spouse, parent, coach, club member, congregant, child, sibling, etc.

Today's guest, Al Hamed, will teach you how to wear one hat at a time with a rock star system for managing your roles in life. You will end up showing up for the people in your life, with your own cup already filled, and ready to be fully present.

Get ready to start crushing it at work and at home!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Al's story of burnout and recovery...06:20

-A watching and waiting God was with him...11:25

-Vitals assessment...14:10

-Make an adjustment, not an excuse...16:30

-Relationships are the priority, results are the byproduct of relationships...19:00

-How overly driven work habits affect the family members...23:30

-Why we are so driven and struggle to stop even when we know the consequences are severe...25:15

-Al describes his burnout; what it did to him and his relationships..28:10

-The operating system: Vitals, Vision, Vehicle...32:00

-4Q Operating System...35:00

• Q1: ME: from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Q2: IN BUSINESS: from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Working on business endeavors for the immediate present
• Q3: ON BUSINESS: from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Working on building business for the future
• Q4: MY WHY: WE: 4:00 p.m. until bedtime. Sowing into family relationships
• Q5: REST: 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

-It's not too late for anyone to implement this system...49:00

-A 3 month course is in the works; stay tuned on Al's social media accounts (See links below)...51:00

-Encouragement for those who want to take on this new system, but may stumble at the beginning...54:55

Resources mentioned:

Host: The Driven Few Podcast

Consultant, 4Q Operating System

Agents of And (AoA) - High Performance Coaching

Guest's bio and social handles:

Professional Title

• President, Hamed Homes | Founder,

• Agents of And (AoA) - High Performance Coaching |

• Consultant, 4Q Operating System |

• Host, The Driven Few podcast

After decades of 'the grind', Al realized that his legacy resided in 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴, and 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 with my 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, not, the amount of zeros in his bank account. That, coupled with cortisol issues, and Phase 2 adrenal fatigue, was the HARD stop for him.

He developed what is known as “the 4Q Operating System™️” which is needed in order to live in the AND.

For Al that meant leading his business to the extent he wanted/needed to … AND be the best Father he can be, AND be the best Husband I can be, AND be the best man of God I can be🙌🏽

Al aligns with select executives and entrepreneurs, teaching them how to implement a series of systems to, simply put….get it all done - leading their businesses and their families in every pillar of life.

Making adjustments, not excuses.

Living life in the AND. By 𝘿𝙀𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉never𝘿𝙀𝙁𝘼𝙐𝙇𝙏. 💯

📈CEO @hamedhomes ⁣

⁣💯⁣The 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 - living life in the 𝘈𝘯𝘥

🏆Hall of Fame Dad hopeful

Facebook Link

Instagram Link

Website Link

LinkedIn Link

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Call to action:

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Maybe this is you...

You perceive yourself as the picture of success.

But in reality, you're actually moving like Molasses in January.

It's because you're STUCK in a bad way. Thought patterns, physical habits, relationship obligations have just got you DOWN, and you don't know how to get back up.

In this episode, we uncover the three main "stuck points" that keep you from having the freedom you want to enjoy life and live out your purpose.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-Stuck point #1: Accessibility...03:45

• Always "on call" to employees, clients, church, friends, even family

-Stuck point #2: Social media addiction...11:37

• Helpful hint: You're not nearly as busy as you think!
• What could you do with the 2.47 hours you typically spend on social?

-Stuck point #3: Financial mishaps...22:00

• Stress in body, relationships, health
• Accountability with spouses, close friends, etc.

-Getting unstuck...35:00

• 30 day challenge
• Social media fast
• Get help with finances
• Don't try to do it alone!

Resources mentioned:

Financial Peace University

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Lena Cebula is an author of the spiritual autobiography “Miraculous” and runs Love&BLoved, an organization that grew from her personal journey of overcoming drug addiction and human trafficking. Today Lena has a thriving marriage and is a proud mama of 3 beautiful children . 

Lena is also a blogger, speaker, and Advocate for women in need and victims of human trafficking. 

Together with Lena we invite you to share this story with others who need to hear stories of forgiveness and second chances.

In this episode, you'll discover:

 - Learning to trust God’s plan 5:23

 - Lena’s story of growing up in Ukraine dealing with hunger, poverty and struggle 8:45

 - Dealing with post partum depression and loss 12:44

 - Living with street junkies and having your moment when God speaks to you 16:20

 - Dealing with vulnerability and providing unconditional love 22:22

 - Sharing the gospel with an unlikely source 27:43

 - Visiting the wailing wall and dealing doubt of worthiness 32:55

 - Coping with imposter syndrome once things start going the right direction 39:40

 - Practical tools and steps to dealing with trauma 42:18

 - Understanding that your past is between you and God 46:00

 - And much more...

Call to action:

Learn more about Lena Nebula by visiting her website loveandbloved.com

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To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people, and if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Brother Paul-Vincent Niebauer was a terrible student. So terrible that life as a circus ring-master - a profession he had earlier professed a desire to pursue - was the clear choice over studying to be a pastor.

Paul-Vincent "hosted" over 6500 circus shows in his career. The secret to keeping it fresh for him? Imagine you're in the audience watching it for the first time. Put yourself in the shoes of your audience, and it's impossible for any message you're delivering to be boring.

After his circus career was over, Paul-Vincent chose to reside at St. John's Benedictine monastery in St. Cloud, MN - where he resides and serves the Lord to this day.

Circus ring master. Benedictine monk.

Sounds like they're worlds apart. But when your focus is on God, you realize how small and similar these worlds really are.

In this episode, you'll discover:

-The road to service to God and the circus...04:32

-Why the circus was the clear choice over the ministry...13:30

-The secret to sharing a message (or show) 6500 times as though it's the first time..18:16

-The contrast between life as a ring master and a Benedictine monk...25:07

-How life in a monastery promotes unity, conflict resolution among your brothers...28:45

-Why the monastery is NOT the only way to find God or inner peace...33:00

-The one thing about monastery life Brother Paul-Vincent wishes everyone could experience...35:57

-This life isn't the whole show; it's just the intermission...40:44

-And much more...

Call to action:

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!