The Determined People Podcast

Disappointment is part of life. But it's not the end of the story...

There might be things in your life that you know you ought to do, but you just don't. I encourage you to act before it's too late. 

Are you busy? Of course you are. People have gotten so busy they have lost themselves in the noise. 

We are now in the last three months of 2024. We gotta make things happen, right? 

When the government gets involved, things seem to go awry. 

Do you remember The Island of Misfit Toys from "Frosty?" I always felt like I belonged there...

Who has time to rest when there is so much to do, so many distractions to keep us occupied? Here's a little perspective...

Thinking critically allows for idea that might not agree with our view of the world. It is not a threat. In fact, it is an opportunity to expand the way you see the world. 

Are they real or fake? Only God knows...

How do you speak to yourself? Think about it. You are talking to yourself all day long. Are you speaking affirmatively or are you tearing yourself down. 

Farmers plant crops in one season and harvest them in another. We plant "seeds" in our own lives. But what kind of seeds are we planting? 

Are you acting like you are someone other than who you are so others will accept you? The world will find fault with you no matter what. But there is one who accepts you all the time. 

Illiteracy rates in the United States are high. They are way too high. We cannot sustain this, but there is something we can do about it. 

Do you like to make trouble, or do you prefer bringing peace into the lives of others? In today's episode we learn some lessons and truths about the greatest teacher who ever lived, Jesus. 

The fear of missing out is a real phenomenon. But what else are we missing out on by being attached to our electronic devices? 

Socioeconomically, people might classify themselves as upper, middle or lower class. In my opinion, we are all upper class.

Voting is one of our greatest rights in The United States. Don't believe me? Ask anyone who has immigrated from a communist country. 

We are in a war with an unseen enemy. In today's episode I give you the way to defend yourself. 

Do what's right, always. Don't stay quiet when you witness injustice. Speak up!

It is normal to feel uncomfortable when you are placed in a position of leadership. Here are a few tips to help you lead others well. 

If you believe social media, then you might think civil discourse is dead. I see things differently. 

Let's not sit idly by while our world burns. It's time to take a stand for what is right and to stand against what is evil. 

People are at each other's throats over everything it seems. Sometimes it's justified to get angry. When it isn't, in today's episode I share a solution with you to get rid of unjustified anger. 

In the culture of today, we have taken a "my way or the highway" approach. This is a recipe for disaster for trying to get along with our fellow man. 

Social media is like a circus sometimes. Let's use it for good. People are struggling like I have never seen them.