LIFE to the FULLEST by EF3 LIFE

Today we go into the desert with our Lord to discover how to trust Him more.  Each of us carries crosses in our lives and it's so important for us to take each hardship we have to Jesus.  Like Christ who went into the desert, we too are asked to unplug and go to a quiet place to pray.  By spending time with the Father we lay down all our troubles, struggles, anxieties, fears, and the big decisions...

As we prepare for the passion, death & resurrection of our Lord during this Lenten season, it's crucial for us to discover who we are.  Jesus asks his disciples in the Gospel, "Who do people say that I am?"  Today, as we embark on the journey to Easter we engage on this Ash Wednesday in a time of fasting, reflection, and repentance.  We are challenged with yet another question, "Who is Jesus askin...

Today we discuss the importance of bearing fruit for Jesus by allowing him to reshape our hearts. As we prepare for lent it’s important to call to mind the difficulties we face or our own struggles so God can enter & refine us. Join me as we ask for the heart of the Lord by trusting in him. Through the power of the Holy Spirit & the intercession of the Blessed Mother, we will be filled with new ze...

The poor are all around us. Each day we have an opportunity to make our lives a mission field. Today our episode airs live from the Convent of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in Mexico City. I am joined by Marie and Zach from Chicago who discuss encountering Jesus in the poor.  We talk about our experiences at the City Dump with those on the margins of society and take the Gospel to...

Building your net worth during your financial journey is key. Today we discuss the ways in which you can create a passive income stream by utilizing compound interest, increasing your liquid assets, & stocking up your retirement! All of these can happen by getting money in the market or through acquiring real estate. Investing will allow you to achieve your goals faster so you can enjoy the lifest...

Today we discuss God’s great love for his children. As His son’s & daughters it’s important for us to receive the love of Jesus, to love ourselves for who we are, and to allow the Lord to transforms us from the inside out. Love will overcome all hardship, fear, suffering & even death itself. God’s boundless love provides as a guiding light on the journey to Heaven. When we are open to Christ’s lov...

Today we discuss the heroes and heroines in African American History. We share the importance of racial and social justice, as we work toward building a better tomorrow. Join us to take a trip through history and to reflect on how we can collaborate to build new bridges to equality one person at a time. Together we celebrate the beauty of our black brothers and sisters while recognizing and joinin...

Today we discuss money. We dissect our finances, set clear goals, and walk through each area of our finances. Join me to educate yourself, learn of strategies to slay debt, set up a budget, and start increasing your net worth through investing. 2022 is the year to make money moves!

Your choices determine a ton when it comes to your health. What you eat and the way your treat your body is crucial. Physical fitness is about discipline. Get your body moving, invest in yourself, and eat better this year! At the end of the day no one can do it for you. It all comes down to how much you want it and your why!

Faith is a muscle that takes work. Like anything we must make it a priority. God doesn’t want us to settle, in fact he made us to be great - we were created to be Saints! When our relationship with Jesus becomes number one everything changes. In this episode we discuss how being open to God and placing full trust in him will lead to increased joy. By walking in faith we will be renewed in mind and...

Growing in knowledge and sharpening your skill set will take you to new levels in 2022. Books are a key asset to this education piece. Knowledge is power and with more fuel for our brains we can become better. Education is a primary way to impact lives radically across cultures. Today we set goals in education to gain insight and to share what we learn to build others up!

Each of us communicate daily, uttering thousands of words. Certainly words matter. What we say carries great clout especially when we live it out and use words to build people up. Join me as we unpack the importance of what we share through our words including words as the catalyst to lead to loving action.

Over the next few weeks journey with me into the New Year as we set goals and lay a foundation for 2022. In this mini series entitled New Year, New You we will dive into the areas of Education, Faith, Fitness, & Finance. Get ready to set goals and discuss the ways to become a better version of yourself and work toward taking intentional actions to impact others as we journey on together!

Today we prepare our hearts for the light of the world coming to us in the birth of Christ. We unpack John the Baptist leaping in the womb of Elizabeth when Mary visited and discuss how we are called to be Saints to spread Christ’s love to all. Journey with us to share the joy and peace of the newborn King as we are called to continue to share God’s promise with the world.

Today we discuss the importance of an open bag mentality as we journey closer to the manger. Join me to unpack the importance of being open to God’s blessings and goodness as well as being a blessing to others amidst the messes we face. Many times, like we saw with the Holy Family, what is required is trust and keeping hope alive in our hearts while awaiting the Lord’s coming in our lives. We also...

Keeping the Dream Alive When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way is essential. Storms come and it can be easy to allow negativity, misfortune, or circumstances to rain on your parade. Don’t stay there. Withstand the inclement weather, search for the good, and hang in a little longer. Better days are ahead. Your dream and destiny is still reachable. When times get tough, remember that it takes a lot of rain t...

Today we discover who the holy family was and take a journey to Bethlehem with them. Come with me as we unveil who Mary was and her role in Salvation history then, as well as today. Discover the humble, quiet leader, and trusting foster father of Jesus who was Saint Joseph. And reflect upon the love God had to come and dwell with us as Emmanuel- the Christ child. Each member of the Holy Family lea...

College is supposed to be about gaining an education to better your life and future. Unfortunately student loan debt continues to rob millions of young people any chance of success for decades due to owing insurmountable amounts of money. Today we unpack the student loan issue and lay out a game plan for a better way to gain an education & find success without owning hundreds of thousands of dolla...

Today we kick off advent by looking at the end of Jesus’ life to understand better what the beginning was all about. Journey with us as we unpack the seven last words and sentences of Christ. This episode discusses what each of these powerful statements meant then and for us 2,000 years later.

During this season of Thanksgiving, Hanine Hajnasr the Sr. Manager of Global Learning Excellence for Thermo Fisher joins the podcast as we discuss counting our blessings by fostering an attitude of gratitude.  Hanine shares her personal story having migrated from Lebanon in the Middle East to the U.S. in pursuit of the American Dream.  She outlines how gratitude connects and bolsters one...

Our relationships are a key component to each of our lives. Each day we can make a conscious decision who we spend time with, whether we will be vulnerable and true or if we put on a facade. Surface level conversations and transactional acquaintances amount to nothing. It’s when we become vulnerable and live in a place of real depth that transformation occurs. You are called to listen and to love....

Your mental headspace and what you believe in your mind can be either your greatest asset or fiercest enemy. Everyday hundred of thousands of thoughts infiltrate our brain. What is our approach to though? What are we giving our attention to? How can we reshape our outlook to focus on the positive and stay level headed amidst life’s storms? Winning the mind battle is essential to lead a healthy and...

God is calling each of us by name to be Saints. We were not made for comfort, we were made for greatness. Holiness is a gift and it’s received when we strive to live with the heart of God. Today we discuss Jesus calling the first apostles and we unpack the beatitudes which are a roadmap to sainthood! You and I are called to holiness & created to be Saints accompanying others on the journey to Heav...

Going after the things you want in this life is important. We have only a finite amount of time so our mentality should be to chase down what we desire today! Join me as we discuss an invigorated approach, getting into the game, and making the most of the life we have on a daily basis. Dig deep and realize you can and you will make your goals & dreams happen if you want to!

Leadership is a key to a better world. If we are to impact the lives of others and make important changes in our society how we lead and who we follow is essential. Today I unpack the qualities of sound leadership, how to become a mentor leader, and what impactful leadership looks like.