The John Grdina Classroom

Week #8- Psalm 46:10 - Ep. 120 “Be still, and know that I am God.” Summary In this conversation, John Grdina and Dr. Daniel Galasso discuss the importance of stillness in a noisy and busy world. They explore the verse from Psalm 46:10, 'Be still and know that I am God,' and emphasize the need to quiet our minds and hearts to sense God's presence. The conversation highlights the benefit...

Episode #119 - Why do men struggle? My new book Molding Minds is for sale on Amazon at- https://a.co/d/fL02aXB Summary In this conversation, John Grdina and Greg Wanberg discuss the importance of helping fathers who are struggling and the power of transformation. Greg shares his personal journey of overcoming suicidal thoughts and finding purpose in helping others. They emphasize the need for men...

Week #7- Isaiah 40:31 - Ep. 118 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Summary In this conversation, John Grdina and Dr. Daniel Galasso discuss the importance of finding strength and renewal in God. They emphasize the need for fathers to be Christ-like stewards and exampl...

Motivation is Crap - Ep. 117 Summary In this conversation, I discuss the concept of motivation and why it is not necessary for living a fulfilled life. I emphasize the importance of working with the mind, body, and spirit every day, starting with getting in the word and praying to hear God's voice. I also highlight the significance of moving the body and living in alignment with God's purp...

Week #6- 2 Peter 3:18 - Ep. 116 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” Summary In this conversation, Dr. Daniel Galasso and John Grdina discuss the importance of prayer, healing, and spiritual growth. They explore the verse 2 Peter 3:18, which emphasizes the need to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ....

Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.  He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.  He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.  Even though I walk through the darkest valley,  I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies...

Week #4- Matthew 6:9-13 - Ep. 113 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever...

Week #3- Genesis 1: 1-3 - Ep. 112 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Why are we discussing this book? I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it wi...

Episode #111 - The Compound Effect  My new book Molding Minds is for sale at www.johngrdina.com or on Amazon - https://a.co/d/fL02aXB Summary In this podcast episode, John Grdina discusses the concept of the compound effect and how it can be applied to personal growth and achievement. He shares his own experiences of using the compound effect to improve various aspects of his life, including physi...

Week #2 - Psalm 118:24 - Ep. 110 Psalm 118:24 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible: "This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" Summary: I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it will impact people. So this book, you'll see I'll have it on the cover of each episode, was found at my grandparents' house after my...

Week #1 - John 3:16 - Ep. 109 John 3:16 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Summary: I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it will impact people. So this book, you'll see I'll have it on the cover...

Episode #108 - Crafting your best year  I wanted you to know that my book, Molding Minds is on pre-sale at johngrdina.com  Summary In this episode, I want to dive into the profound significance of living with purpose and passion. Let me share a story about an oxen, shedding light on the consequences that arise when one fails to fulfill their purpose. From my perspective, having a clear purpose isn...

Episode #107 - Wayne McDaniel Summary Wayne McDaniel, author of 'Children of the Great Light,' shares his journey of writing a children's book that teaches healthy spiritual concepts. He discusses his background, including his childhood, belief system, and family life. Wayne also talks about transitioning careers and starting his own company focused on philanthropy. He explains the ins...

Summary In this episode, I discuss anxiety and stress during the holiday season. I will share my experience of feeling overwhelmed and anxious during his college years. I emphasize the importance of being present and cherishing each day as a gift. I also talk about dealing with anxiety and finding peace through a strong relationship with Christ and family. I also encourage listeners to find small...

In this episode, I share insights on how to have an epic year. I break down the process into five categories: mapping out big goals, setting standards, serving others, nurturing relationships, and choosing a word for the year. By following these steps, I believe that anyone can live a fulfilled life that glorifies God. I also share personal examples and encourage listeners to reflect on their own...

Episode #104 - Elijah John Grdina In this episode, I sit down with my youngest son to talk about life.  I did this interview to show people how modeling your faith and your actions can speak volumes to your children.  Elijah is in kindergarten and is 5 years old.  The beautiful experience we had is a reminder to all of us that we should all live out our faith as a child. Matthew 18:3-4  “Truly I t...

Episode #103 - Nate Smith In this episode Nate and I talk about Faith, Prayer, and Living out your mission. Nate defined Faith as believing in the things you don't see and you have to hope for things you believe will come. Which is a really hard thing to do and it's a bit cynical and backwards in a way. But in this world it is. You gotta believe in someone, something, outside of this world...

100K Recap - Conquering the Castle Colin and I completed our 100K race on November 4th, 2023. This episode focuses on our training, diet, planning, and execution to meet our goal of running it under 14 hours. This race finished off our 2023 year of races and it truly was a blast to witness the growth of Colin throughout the year. Two main takeaways from the race were: 1. If you want to go further...

Episode #101 - Brad Ritter -  Key Takeaways from this episode: -Angela Duckworth- Grit Ted Talk sparked his interest in becoming a more resilient individual -Those who are the most fearful have the opportunity to show the most courage. -Adversity is the key ingredient to grow grit and resiliency.  Your new mission was to bring adversity to yourself rather than wait for it.  You call it purposeful...

Episode #100 - Vicki Jay O’Grady Longo Vicki J. O’Grady Longo is a Cytogeneticist and holds an MA in Executive Leadership. She is happily married to John for 30+ years and is mom to ‘their’ Kelsea. She has spent 30+ years in the pharmaceutical industry remembering, connecting, and celebrating life with others. Vicki loves learning! She enjoys taking pictures, storytelling, memory keeping, scrapboo...

Episode #99- Kingdom Mindset Know your mission. If you don't know your mission and work with somebody, work with me, work with anyone that you feel confident with. who will help you uncover the treasure that you have inside of you. And that's all I ask of each one of you who's listening to this. Are you using your gifts? Do you have the mindset of the kingdom mindset? Do you have the s...

What is the one thing that we long for? The world would tell you that it’s money, fame, big houses, fancy cars, and a huge following on social media.  People think that if they had all these things they would be happy and fulfilled, but how wrong they are. There have been many accounts of famous people who had all these things just mentioned above, and were suffering, depressed, and suicidal.  So...

Episode #97 - John Shibley John’s mission with his brand, Last In Line Leadership is to encourage, equip, and empower people for growth as servant leaders within their homes, workplaces, and communities by applying faith-based principles. In this episode, you will learn about John Shibly and his recently published book, Operation 333.  John is a husband of 28 years and a father of four children. H...

Javier Mesa Javier is from Madisonville, Louisiana.  He grew up in New York City and lived there until 12 years old.  When he was young, he was molested by his uncle, who was a priest.   He then moved to Columbia and spent four years there.  He moved to Louisiana when he was 16 and was middle child with no guidance.  He quit high school and was living for his flesh.  He joined the army but was not...

Charlotte Murphy is a former Attorney, International Best Selling Author, Visionary, and Creator of  “ Mission Hope”, and the Mission Hope Anthology Book Series; Multiple Award Winning; “ Top Author Coach of the Year”; “Top Inspirational Author of the Year ” for Best Seller: “ Unshakeable Power ~ Through Seasons of the Soul”; Motivational Speaker, Founder and CEO of Believeinspire With Char Murphy...