This marks our final episode of the year as we take a well-deserved pause to reflect, recharge, and prepare for an exciting and successful launch into 2025. We’re deeply grateful for every one of you who has joined us on this journey and listened along the way. Thank you for your support, time, and energy—see…
The Antidote for Anxiety: How Gratitude and Thankfulness Can Transform Worry We just returned from Thanksgiving weekend, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family and friends. And yet… And yet, more and more people I talk to seem to be experiencing greater and greater amounts of stress, anxiety, and worry. Rising living costs,…
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. With its coming, the holiday season will be upon us, and the season’s rush will be in full force. The truth is that our expectations and hopes for the holidays can often be far different from reality. The holiday season, often envisioned as a time of joy and togetherness, can…
In today’s fast-paced society, there is immense pressure on parents to ensure that their children are involved in every sport, extracurricular activity, and academic pursuit available. This “superparent” mentality often leads to overscheduled children and exhausted families. I can’t tell you how many couples I’ve met whose relationship has died, having been sacrificed on the…
In this episode, I dive into a topic that’s been on my mind lately—parenting. I’ve been conversing with many parents who feel like they’re constantly second-guessing themselves, unsure if they’re doing things right. But from an outside perspective, it looks like they’re actually succeeding. Maybe it’s because the pressure to be perfect is so high…
In this episode, we look at what we might be able to learn from Bridezilla and a Groomzilla. I often hear people complain about the next generation almost regardless of their generation, and I often stop and ask myself, who raised this generation? Maybe it’s time to step back and take a look at what…
In a world that often feels fast-paced, chaotic, and filled with challenges, it’s easy to overlook the small, everyday gestures that can make a big difference in someone’s life. Random acts of kindness, those spontaneous and selfless actions performed without expecting anything in return, profoundly impact both the giver and the recipient. Though seemingly simple,…
The other day, I dropped my son off at youth group, which gave me an opportunity to process my emotions. Growing up, I wasn’t exactly the kind of kid who fit in easily. I was awkward and, if I’m being honest, probably a bit strange.My son and I had a great weekend. We spent most…
Banned Book Week is approaching, offering a valuable opportunity to discuss what we mean by the term “banned” and to consider whether there are more accurate alternatives.I hope we can use this occasion to spark meaningful conversations, using books as a catalyst for more productive discussions on the various issues that divide our society and…
Last week, we explored the complexity of life and even considered learning to love it. Depending on your preference, you can find the post here or here if you missed that discussion. I’m frequently reminded of how complex life can be, and how that complexity often makes life challenging. Based on your comments and emails,…
