Get Up Stand Up

The last HooRah of summer is upon us. This coming weekend I predict there will be grills blazing, buns toasting and tunes playing all of it surrounded by good friends and family . Happy Labor Day weekend everyone. You’re listening to Living the Freedom Life podcast and this is Episode 112 and today we are talking about Get Up Stand Up.

Your Steeple

I remember as a kid, when we would go to my Grandparents, there was a certain hill that we would top and I could see in the distance, the town church steeple. You could see it for what seemed to be miles around. Once we went through town, I would always know that we were getting close. You could see that steeple before anything else.
My Grand Dad would tell me that back when settlers would move to a new town being developed, they would instantly know where the hub of that town was. It was the pinnacle, the main influence and the genesis of everything in that town. Oh sure, there may have been a courthouse, but the church steeple was the tallest thing in the town. It was the first thing you saw.

Every culture has a key hub. There is always a central social common ground that gravitates certain birds of a feather, where they can flock together (as the saying goes). Today I would like to discuss with you the importance of that social hub and remember, we are not talking about religion. We are talking about your influence today on Living the Freedom Life. This is Episode 104 and we are talking today about Your Steeple.

Handling the Truth

Some people can’t handle the truth about themselves or others.
Some of you know me well. Through the years, you’ve watched me grow, walked with me, encouraged me, sharpened me, there’ve been some correction and a few swift kick in the pants.
Some of you know me through our Coaching practice, and as you know, as candid as I am and as open as I am about my life, we’ve grown to know each other pretty well in a short amount of time.
There are some of you who listen to this podcast and don’t know me at all, . . . yet.
And that’s okay. In fact, that’s why we produce this podcast, not only for me to open up, to share. You get to know me and then, I get to know you; for us to sharpen each other.
I love getting to know new people. But there is a risk involved in that.
You’re listening to Living the Freedom Life podcast. This is Ep 97 and today we are talking about Handling the Truth

Redemption

Did you ever see the bottom of an old glass bottle or can? You could get yourself a shiny nickel if you turned it back in. To a 5 year old, that’s like free money! And that is a great example of redeeming something. You turn in something that is used and you get something in return that has value!
Redemption is an important concept to understand as a follower of Christ, but if we only look at it through “Coke Bottle lenses”, we may be setting ourselves up for a great disappointment if we are not careful. You are listening to Living the Freedom Life podcast and today we are talking about Redemption.

A Unique Set of Skills

When it comes to New Year Resolutions, by now, there are only four options. Either you are well on your way to accomplishing the task you set out, or they’ve flopped, or you didn’t make any, or, the fourth option is that you just need some encouragement to keep going. This is episode # 81 and you’re listening to Living the Freedom Life.

Rejection

As we dive into today’s topic… It’s one that I face quite often and I’m sure you do too. Even with our Coaching clients, we find that this is a huge driver to many things we do in our lives. You’re listening to Living the Freedom Life, this is episode 79 and today we are talking about Rejection.

I’ll Have a Glue Thanksgiving Without You

If you’re listening to this today, Thanksgiving Day, instead of listening to this right now, let me encourage you to go check the turkey, check on the biscuits, hug your mother, sit down with your grandparents and listen to those stories they want to tell you. Then come back and listen to Living the Freedom Life. I want to share with you some things I learned about glue today.

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone! You’re listening to Living the Freedom Life Ep 72 I’ll Have A Glue Thanksgiving Without You