The John Grdina Classroom

Week #2 - Psalm 118:24 - Ep. 110 Psalm 118:24 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible: "This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" Summary: I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it will impact people. So this book, you'll see I'll have it on the cover of each episode, was found at my grandparents' house after my...

Week #1 - John 3:16 - Ep. 109 John 3:16 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Summary: I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it will impact people. So this book, you'll see I'll have it on the cover...

Episode #108 - Crafting your best year  I wanted you to know that my book, Molding Minds is on pre-sale at johngrdina.com  Summary In this episode, I want to dive into the profound significance of living with purpose and passion. Let me share a story about an oxen, shedding light on the consequences that arise when one fails to fulfill their purpose. From my perspective, having a clear purpose isn...

Episode #107 - Wayne McDaniel Summary Wayne McDaniel, author of 'Children of the Great Light,' shares his journey of writing a children's book that teaches healthy spiritual concepts. He discusses his background, including his childhood, belief system, and family life. Wayne also talks about transitioning careers and starting his own company focused on philanthropy. He explains the ins...

Summary In this episode, I discuss anxiety and stress during the holiday season. I will share my experience of feeling overwhelmed and anxious during his college years. I emphasize the importance of being present and cherishing each day as a gift. I also talk about dealing with anxiety and finding peace through a strong relationship with Christ and family. I also encourage listeners to find small...

In this episode, I share insights on how to have an epic year. I break down the process into five categories: mapping out big goals, setting standards, serving others, nurturing relationships, and choosing a word for the year. By following these steps, I believe that anyone can live a fulfilled life that glorifies God. I also share personal examples and encourage listeners to reflect on their own...

Episode #104 - Elijah John Grdina In this episode, I sit down with my youngest son to talk about life.  I did this interview to show people how modeling your faith and your actions can speak volumes to your children.  Elijah is in kindergarten and is 5 years old.  The beautiful experience we had is a reminder to all of us that we should all live out our faith as a child. Matthew 18:3-4  “Truly I t...

Episode #103 - Nate Smith In this episode Nate and I talk about Faith, Prayer, and Living out your mission. Nate defined Faith as believing in the things you don't see and you have to hope for things you believe will come. Which is a really hard thing to do and it's a bit cynical and backwards in a way. But in this world it is. You gotta believe in someone, something, outside of this world...

100K Recap - Conquering the Castle Colin and I completed our 100K race on November 4th, 2023. This episode focuses on our training, diet, planning, and execution to meet our goal of running it under 14 hours. This race finished off our 2023 year of races and it truly was a blast to witness the growth of Colin throughout the year. Two main takeaways from the race were: 1. If you want to go further...

Episode #101 - Brad Ritter -  Key Takeaways from this episode: -Angela Duckworth- Grit Ted Talk sparked his interest in becoming a more resilient individual -Those who are the most fearful have the opportunity to show the most courage. -Adversity is the key ingredient to grow grit and resiliency.  Your new mission was to bring adversity to yourself rather than wait for it.  You call it purposeful...

Episode #100 - Vicki Jay O’Grady Longo Vicki J. O’Grady Longo is a Cytogeneticist and holds an MA in Executive Leadership. She is happily married to John for 30+ years and is mom to ‘their’ Kelsea. She has spent 30+ years in the pharmaceutical industry remembering, connecting, and celebrating life with others. Vicki loves learning! She enjoys taking pictures, storytelling, memory keeping, scrapboo...

Episode #99- Kingdom Mindset Know your mission. If you don't know your mission and work with somebody, work with me, work with anyone that you feel confident with. who will help you uncover the treasure that you have inside of you. And that's all I ask of each one of you who's listening to this. Are you using your gifts? Do you have the mindset of the kingdom mindset? Do you have the s...

What is the one thing that we long for? The world would tell you that it’s money, fame, big houses, fancy cars, and a huge following on social media.  People think that if they had all these things they would be happy and fulfilled, but how wrong they are. There have been many accounts of famous people who had all these things just mentioned above, and were suffering, depressed, and suicidal.  So...

Episode #97 - John Shibley John’s mission with his brand, Last In Line Leadership is to encourage, equip, and empower people for growth as servant leaders within their homes, workplaces, and communities by applying faith-based principles. In this episode, you will learn about John Shibly and his recently published book, Operation 333.  John is a husband of 28 years and a father of four children. H...

Javier Mesa Javier is from Madisonville, Louisiana.  He grew up in New York City and lived there until 12 years old.  When he was young, he was molested by his uncle, who was a priest.   He then moved to Columbia and spent four years there.  He moved to Louisiana when he was 16 and was middle child with no guidance.  He quit high school and was living for his flesh.  He joined the army but was not...

Charlotte Murphy is a former Attorney, International Best Selling Author, Visionary, and Creator of  “ Mission Hope”, and the Mission Hope Anthology Book Series; Multiple Award Winning; “ Top Author Coach of the Year”; “Top Inspirational Author of the Year ” for Best Seller: “ Unshakeable Power ~ Through Seasons of the Soul”; Motivational Speaker, Founder and CEO of Believeinspire With Char Murphy...

Stepping Stones to Success   The book, the ONE Thing, Gary Keller 1. "Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus." 2. "When you want the absolute best chance to succeed at anything you want, your approach should always be the same. Go small." 3. "The things which are most important don't always scream the loudest." 4. &quot...

Morning Routine Begins the night before: Try to get 7 hours of sleep Wake up between 4:30 and 5am each day Thank you - look at my wife and  Get water - Psyllium Husk (Fiber) Sit down and pray Say my vision statement -What I want to happen by 45 years old Post one Bible quote to Social Media Sweat - run/bike/walk while praying Morning Prayers and the Catechism in a year Shower Get dressed and get t...

Episode #92 - Colin Koenig Colin is an inspirational ultra runner who is helping people be inspired by his daily posts.  He is only 20 years old and has broken into the scene of ultra-running by completing 46 miles on his first attempt in an ultra race with 10 days of training.  He recently ran a 50k and then a couple of weeks later ran the Burning River 50 miler.   Colin is an inspiration to ever...

Before I get started, please leave a review for my podcast on the app that you are using and share it on your social media with someone that you feel needs to hear this message today. I wanted you to know that my book, Freedom to Ascend is on sale now on Amazon, so pick up your copy today!  https://a.co/d/8CziyhT Lastly, if you have land that you feel compelled to donate for my future ministry of...

Kathy is a mother of two children, a pharmacist, a semi-pro cyclist for 35 years, and currently writing her first book from all of her adventures in life.  Kathy enjoys each gift given by God and truly believes in the message that the impossible is just an opinion.  She recently finished racing 450 miles in Cape Epic this past spring and it was the hardest race she has ever done.  Kathy continues...

Phillipians 2:5:   In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus :  Romans 12:2: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind Having a strong mindset is important for several reasons: 1. Resilience: A strong mindset helps individuals bounce back from setbacks, challenges, and failures. It allows them to persevere and k...

Laura Gray is a recently published author. Her children's book is titled, "The Swing on the Silver Star in the Royal Purple Sky: Adventures of the Little Girl Seeking her Lost Inner Light" In 2015, as a result of her own childhood trauma, she created IPride, a self-esteem, empowerment program primarily for youth. Whether in a classroom of middle school students or hiking with an adul...

Your Awakening TIME, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HABITS “Time is The coin of your life. it is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” Carl Sandburg A 2021 report by e-marketer estimated that the average daily time spent with digital media in the United States is around 8 hours per day for adults.  IF YOU SPEND 4...

Dear Megan, I am grateful for your simplicity I am grateful for the way you hold my head when you kiss me I am grateful for YOUR LOVE for our family. I am grateful for the HIGH STANDARDS you set in EDUCATION for our kids and at school  I am grateful for  YOUR COOKING SKILLS I am grateful that you are a master cleaner in the kitchen as well I am grateful for your organizational skills I am grateful...