The Determined People Podcast

We are living in the most digitally connected era ever. But there are tradeoffs. Serious tradeoffs...

Human beings have a choice! We can do good in this world, or we can create chaos and havoc. 

In today's episode I tell you a bit about my Spiritual life. Jesus got ahold of me and didn't let go, no matter how much I resisted. I'm eternally grateful he didn't let go. 

If you have lived in the shadows all your life, it's time to shine. It's time to develop the warrior mindset. 

This world is full of people living lives of mediocrity. They are drifting along without purpose to their existence. But everyone has a purpose, whether they are living it or not. 

In today's episode, I describe an event that happened to me recently. The sequence of events can only be described as true Divine intervention. 

Our time on this side of eternity is limited. But God gives us exactly enough time to accomplish the purpose(s) He gave us. 

Fatalism would have helped me argue my way out of why I did poorly in school. But it might have been because I was bored!

Apple products seem to dominate the markets. But it wasn't always that way. Creative thinking and tenacity saved the company from being an also-ran. 

Mistakes and setbacks are part of this life. Don't let them stop you from fulfilling the dreams you have for your life.

When asked what kind of government was formed, Benjamin Franklin replied, "it's a republic, if you can keep it." Franklin's words were a harbinger of threats to the United States that still exist today. 

Change can be difficult. But it is required when you want to grow. Discontent fosters growth. 

Every two minutes someone moves out of California. In a satirical piece, The Babylon Bee named Governor Gavin Newsom as "U-Haul's Employee of the Year." But in this case satire is close to the truth. 

There are many offers for free food online. Make sure you are buying from a reputable company before you commit. 

Two heads are usually better than one, but only if they are cooperative. 

In today's episode I discuss how to discern the good from the bad that surrounds us all the time. 

Talking tough might work with some people, but most people respond more to gentle talk. 

Lifting weights has many benefits beyond just building muscle. In today's episode I discuss a different type of strength building: inner strength. 

The political theater will really ramp up this fall. As it does, remember what is important...

Our brains are capable of so much. Going through the motions can cause your brain to atrophy. We must exercise our brains to keep them healthy. We gotta keep the machine hydrated, too! 

Many people have been led astray by following the wrong people. But there is one person who will lead us into the light.

In today's episode I show you how to eliminate worry from your life. It's not me talking. It comes from Scripture. 

One of the reasons I have a podcast is because I am insatiably curious about people's stories. Here's one for you. 

We are given talents by God to use for the benefit of mankind. It we don't use them, then it's just a waste. Take inventory of what you are good at. Then, get after it. 

Sometimes we hear about laying something at God's feet. I see it differently. In today's episode I discuss putting a problem I was having on God's shoulders. The way I see it, He can carry it when I am not able.