The Determined People Podcast

Habits are either helping us get to where we want to be or they might be holding us back. In today's episode I discuss a way to start good habits. 

This life can be hard. But the challenges of life strengthens us. We can learn and grow from the difficulties, if we refuse to quit.

Effusive is a word we rarely use, but it has a lot of meanings. 

This past weekend saw unprecedented celebrations across country. But there were some who were not celebrating. Once again, they are only happy when they are trying to tear down what is good. 

How do you handle a crisis? It turns out, growing up in a violent and abusive home has some benefits. 

God protected young George Washington in battle in ways that can only be described as supernatural. He does the same in our lives whether we know it or not. 

Happy Birthday to the United States of America! 

Abraham Lincoln, in an acceptance speech after he won his seat in the Senate, famously said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." But Honest Abe wasn't the first person to say those words. 

God uses all of us, believers and nonbelievers, to accomplish His will on this side of eternity. We just need to recognize it. 

Most people mind their own business and are happy when things work out. But there are some who love to tear others down. 

We are halfway through the year. It's hard to believe. Perhaps it is a good time review the first half. 

We are hardwired to be connected with others. No technology can replace that. 

When life is easy, we aren't growing. Inner strength and resilience are built in the fire. 

"Nothing but net" is a basketball term. In today's episode I am talking about something much bigger than basketball. 

Some people are just plain miserable. They have gotten so wrapped up in their politics that they have no joy or peace in their lives. 

You have to believe that people want to do a good job. But when dealing with teenagers, it's a whole different ballgame. 

Our foods have been modified to increase yield, but at what expense? On Wednesday I began a new eating protocol designed to eliminate inflammation from my body. As you have heard me say, pain is a powerful motivator. I'm motivated! Keep me in your prayers as I do this. Part of the protocol is eliminating many foods I like. 

There are some people who challenge our ability to live the Golden Rule. In today's episode I share with you what to do when you encounter those people. 

We may not be famous, but that doesn't mean that eyes aren't on us all the time. 

There is good and bad all around us. But why does there have to be bad? In today's episode I give you some perspective on this...

Scripture is God-breathed. Lives are transformed when we take what we learn from Scripture and apply it in our lives. This is especially true with the teachings of Jesus. 

In yesterday's episode I talked about the benefits of discipline. There's more to the story. 

A goal without discipline and commitment is just a daydream. But when you combine discipline with commitment, you have already won the battle. 

My liberal arts education shaped my thinking. It allowed me to see the world through different perspectives. My worldview was opened to the possibilities that are out there. 

Sometimes we want to blend in with the crowd. That is, until we don't. It's in those moments when it's your time to lead. Embrace it. Don't run from it.