The Determined People Podcast

Taking a break doesn't absolve you of your responsibilities. It refreshes you to face the challenges of life. 

Life is hard. Take time to have some fun.

Being betrayed is one of the worst feelings in the world. To think that someone you once trusted wasn't who they portrayed themselves to be. Here's my thoughts on the subject. 

Today, I share with you a brief excerpt from my book, "Killing My Father Then Finding Him."

What do you find attractive in others?

There was a technological glitch posting the audio part of my interview with Stacy Johnson, CEO and founder of Central Texas Table of Grace. Please go to our YouTube page and watch. Stacy's story will move and inspire you. She was put in foster care at age 2, emancipated out at age 16 and has been on her own ever since. Stacy is making a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable citizens...

People compare themselves to others to determine where they stand socioeconomically or in societal class. These comparisons always lead to frustration. Today we examine the only true measuring stick.

In the northern hemisphere, autumn just began. I love the fall, as I do all the seasons. Life has seasons as well. We talk about them in today's episode.

Unhealed traumatic memories can and will manifest into an unhealthy mindset. Healing is available, when you're ready...

Pay attention to your conscious mind.

Who are you listening to?

You can do  anything   you set your mind to...

All of us want to show our best side to each other. But what about the people who never let their guard down...they never let you see through to what's going on with them? Be kind...

In today's episode, I share with you the reason you should never worry about anything.

Every day, do something to take care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Your life will be more fulfilled.

Nowadays people are shouting at each other about what they are against. That solves nothing. So in today's episode, I list a few things that I am for. What are you for?

Exercise has so many benefits. And it's fun! But don't forget to exercise the most important part of your body. 

In 2016, suicide became the number 2 killer of kids. Please know the signs before it's too late.

When we pray, let's pray and believe like we have already received what we are asking for. Jesus taught this to us, so we know it is true...

In today's interview, bestselling author Mark Lehman and I discuss his book, "The Shoebox Chronicles." In our lively discussion, we learn about his family members who narrowly escaped Nazi Germany, his 2nd cousin who tragically died fighting in World War II, and we meet some of the "colorful" characters in Mark's family.   Everyone is encouraged to document their own...

Aging is one thing that happens to everyone. Today's message gives a unique take on aging.

Today we talk about many of the benefits of laughter. And there are many.

We make plans, but sometimes things don't go the way we planned. In today's message, we talk about the skill needed to handle when our best laid plans go awry.

No one wants to be considered to be "average." We are meant to thrive, to find our purpose and live it out fully. In today's one-minute message, we talk about one of the main killers of creativity: conformity.

We live in a world of comparison and judgment. Authenticity is what we crave from others, but it begins with ourselves.