Whether you feel it acutely or not, today marks a new season. As the long, hot summer days wane, and the shorter, crisp days of autumn come upon us, it's a natural moment to pause and pay attention to the transitions of our lives, too.
So, we wanted to put together a special episode this week that can help you take an appropriate pause and reflect on the bigger things that are happening. We're taking a look back, too, as we pull a few excerpts from previous conversations we've had on the podcast.
We'd also like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum.
All my best to you this fall season.
- Bob
Also on the episode:
Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel
The Dream Big Academy
Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.
It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...
Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.
That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.
Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets.
But, there's so much more...
That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?
Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust.
So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.
And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too.
The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives.
I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail.
Spiritual maturity may not sound super exciting?at first. But it can be the critical difference-maker between leading fruitful lives we love or spending our days feeling purposeless and frustrated. Spiritual maturity isn?t about age or a behavior modification system, it?s about allowing God to completely invade our hearts, making us more like him every day as he transforms us from the inside out. Without it, things like fear, bitterness, anger, or a negative perspective may keep us from doing everything God has called us to do and being all he has created us to be. This episode will empower you to keep growing in spiritual maturity so you can make a positive impact in the world as you live out your God-given purpose.
For more from Christine and to check out the show notes visit www.christinecaine.com/podcast today.
It?s easy to get distracted by our circumstances- whether it?s how our body feels, an urgent problem to solve at work, a house filled with noisy kids, or the latest news headline. Our distractions are just that- distractions from what?s most important.
So what does it look like to navigate through those distractions? We can?t control the world around us, but we can develop habits that help us stay focused and centered.
There aren?t many people I?ve run across who do better at living a focused, centered life than my friend, Paul Burns.
Paul Burns is a believer, builder, maker, dreamer, husband, father and also happens to be a senior executive at Twitter. At Twitter, Paul helps brands, businesses and people see the power of conversation to change the world. Paul believes that when we begin to have more open, healthy and loving conversations (especially about the things we disagree on), we are one step closer to looking more like Jesus. When he's not at Twitter, Paul helps lead a non-profit organization called Matthew House where he helps inspire hope, restore dignity and empower independence for refugees around the world (matthewhouse.ca). Paul lives in Toronto with his wife Olivia and two boys Anderson & Wesley and can be found on Twitter and Instagram @paulburns
Also on the episode:
Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel
The Dream Big Academy
Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.
It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...
Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.
That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.
Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets.
But, there's so much more...
That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?
Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust.
So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.
And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too.
The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives.
I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail.
God, have you forgotten me? Am I being punished? What?s going on because I just don?t get it. Anyone been there? Doubts can start to creep in when we think God isn?t answering our prayers and we have no idea how long the silence will last. In these times, it?s tempting to rely solely on our own logic to try to make sense of it. But if we trust that God?s thoughts are greater, wiser, and far more powerful than ours can ever be, then we must also believe there?s a lot in this life we?re just not going to understand. And even when things don?t make sense to our earthly minds, we can have hope because we can trust the character of God. Our Heavenly Father is always good, only does good, and works all things for our good.This episode will empower you to find hope, defeat doubt, and live with joyful expectation even when life doesn?t seem to make sense.
For more from Christine and to check out the show notes visit www.christinecaine.com/podcast today.
Psalm 19 is all about God?s desire to speak to us! He not only communicates to our senses through His creation but He speaks directly to us through His Word. Sometimes we need to be reminded of how much God wants to commune with us. Psalm 19 reminds us! In this Psalm David tells us what God?s Word is: perfect, trustworthy, right, and full of light. And he also tells us what it does: renews our life, gives us wisdom, makes us glad, and lightens our perspective. All positive gifts!
Maybe you grew up in a legalistic environment where Scripture came off as oppressive or only a list of rules. David tells us just the opposite?God?s Word is literally life-giving. He goes so far as to say it tastes sweeter than honey (and I am personally a ridiculous fan of honey). If you need encouragement about God?s Word, if you?ve ever wondered if it is truly good and trustworthy, pull up a chair at my dining room table for this week?s episode. And have some honey.
For the full show notes visit kellyminter.com/podcast
Danny and Leyicet get into the nitty-gritty of parenting ? the dos, the donts, and the what-were-we-thinkings!? On an episode chock full of the real life wins and mishaps of family life on Livin? La Vida Gokey ? Real Life. Real Hope. Real fun.
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Producer: Andrew Greer
Director/Editor: Cubbie Fink
Director Of Photography: John-Luke Solid
Audio Engineer: Chris Cameron
Mixing Engineer: Paul Royer
Theme Song: ?Agradacide" Written by Danny Gokey, Colby Edgeworth and Ethan Hulse
Management: Penny Railey at Vision Entertainment Group
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In this week's highly anticipated episode, Priscilla Shirer is joining Paula to talk about her unexpected journey to discovering her calling, and how she worked through the crippling fear that once stood in her way and made her question the path she was on. The dynamic teacher and motivational speaker once dreamed of becoming a TV news anchor and while in that pursuit, changed course to pursue her true calling in ministry. The mother of three, also talks about the important lessons she wants her boys to carry with them into adulthood, the difficult conversations she has had to have with them about growing up as young African American boys, and what we can all do better as we join hands in friendship and diverse faith. The burgeoning film star explains how she was convinced to take on new opportunities on the big screen and why she has said no to 98% of the opportunities that have followed. Priscilla is also a bestselling author; her and her family are releasing a new book, Divine Disruption, which is dedicated to her late mother and hits bookshelves on November 9th.
Learn more about Priscilla and GoingBeyond.com
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It?s a normal part of being human to feel a bit worn out on occasion simply from the challenges of everyday life. But if you?re feeling hopeless, exhausted, and helpless day after day, your soul could be telling you that it?s wounded and weary and in need of some hope. A weary soul makes life?s challenges even harder to handle. But no matter how overwhelming things may appear in times of stress or when pain from your past resurfaces, hope is available to you through Jesus. He is here, he has your back, and he wants you to know that your restoration and renewal are coming?but you can?t give up. This episode will empower you to trust that God truly has your back and invite him to do his healing work in you to refresh and renew your soul.
For more from Christine and to check out the show notes visit www.christinecaine.com/podcast today.
