The Determined People Podcast

History is fascinating! So why are we trying to erase some of our history in the United States? Take a moment to listen to my thoughts on the subject.

What we say out loud matters. It's a reflection of what lies within our hearts. 

Leaders aren't born. They are made. 

Our culture needs compromise, or we will continue down our divisive road. Compromise does not mean you are giving up. it means you have an open mind and are willing to consider the thoughts and feelings of others.

In the eyes of our Creator, we are all first-class people. 

Single family homes are becoming the norm in the United States at an alarming rate. In today's message, I discuss some of the ramifications of fatherless homes. 

We can't know everything. Admitting what we do not know is the first step towards a different kind of freedom.

We spend way too much time with our heads focused on a screen. In today's episode, I discuss some other, more worthwhile activities. 

Try to live every day as if it is your last. It might be...

Bring what hides in darkness into the light. 

Perfection is elusive. As humans, we will not reach perfection on this side of eternity. In today's message, I offer an alternative to perfection which does not compromise your efforts. 

Whatever darkness you might be facing or in the middle of, never give up hope. There is a better day coming, even when it might feel like this period will last forever. 

Being by yourself makes some people uncomfortable. Sit with the discomfort and it will pass. I have done this myself in the past, so I know it works. I did not want to sit with it, but I did. Peace and clarity come in the quiet times, not from the noisy ones.

In today's episode, I discuss what God really wants from us. Guess what? It's not our money. 

Do you ever feel like there isn't enough time in the day, even though you feel rushed to get things accomplished? We are all busy, but being hurried is a recipe for disaster. Have a listen to today's message. 

Today I sound off on the reckless politicians who make decisions which affect our lives, yet they have no consequences. 

We are cognizant of expectations every day. What we expect of our coworkers, our friends and family. And we can't forget about our expectations we have for ourselves. 

Catalysts are usually thought of in the scientific sense. Events and people are catalysts, too. In today's episode we explore a few examples of this. 

More and more we have people trying to force their own agendas on our lives. Even corporate America is doing it. It's time for this nonsense to stop.

Mental health has been shredded due to isolation. We aren't meant to be alone. If you have not heard from someone you normally do, please take a moment to reach out to them. You might be their last, best hope...

Everyone from Target to Anheuser-Busch are going woke these days. Is it a fad or is it permanent?

Zetti Carnell went from feeling the most loved and accepted she had ever felt to her lowest low. She was seconds away from taking her own life. Then God stepped in...

To be betrayed is painful. We should try to find forgiveness for the ones who betrayed our trust, but forgiveness only happens in the right time. 

Why people concern themselves with age is a puzzle to me. Age exists in your head and in your heart...

The word "amazing" is the most overused word in the English language. Or so it seems.