"The Secret Of A Successful Life Series"

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   In the last episode we noticed how our characters started to rebuild their lives after Harry was fired for confronting an immoral Church Leader.  After a few months out of the located ministry Harry has gone to War as a U.S. Army Chaplin.  In this episode two other family characters will be in the worst fight of their lives on Guada...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   In the last episode we noticed how our characters responded to the heart breaking news of Pearl Harbor and also how Harry and Clara’s family had been changed after he was suddenly fired for no fault of his own.  This news will affect the entire family but Harry will face the biggest challenges of his life.  This episode is titled, “...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   In the last episode we noticed how our characters heard about the  surprise attack on Pearl harbor.  In this chapter  titled, “When Grieving Hearts Respond to Pearl harbor.”  While there will be some expected reactions to this tragedy, there will be a couple of unexpected situations that will take place in this episode. Harry and Cl...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   Our lives are filled with many changes that God already knows where we will serve Him.  In this episode titled, “Adjusting to New Locations And customs,” Army Private Leo Macintosh has just been transferred to Western Texas with his good friend Jim Nelson.  The time is late 1941 and unknown to them their lives are about to change in...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   In our lives we look forward to special events.  Many times we dream about what that day will be like.  Sometimes those events turn out much different than what we expected.  In the current chapter titled, “Just 59 More Days And I'm Out Of The Army And Getting Married!"  Army Private Leo Macintosh is counting the days until...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   During the Spring of the year the opportunity is available to see many young animals like baby calves, lambs and little kittens.  In this episode titled, “When Little Ears Hear things the Preacher Shouldn’t Say,”  Harry and Clara’s twin children will decide to baptize the kittens on a hot summer day.  The event will become almost a...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   Many families and friends enjoy spending time together for special occasions.  In the current podcast titled, “A Fourth Of July To Fondly Remember,”  two young couples will spend time with the family for this get together.  One couple is apparently heading for marriage in a few months and another couple is just starting to build a r...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.     The Lord Jesus helps us with any situation we face in life and because of this blessing it is important to visit with Him about the concerns and desires that are on our hearts.  In this chapter titled, “Praying About Souls And Plowing to Raise A new Crop,”  Farmer and Preacher David Benson will speak with the Lord about his concer...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.    In the last episode we noticed how Texas Soldier Jim Nelson enjoyed a special Christmas Visit at the home of his friend Leo’s extended family in Iowa.  Lifelong friendships have started to develop.   In this continuation of chapter two we will learn about more of the details concerning this important Christmas.   We leave this epis...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   Many people have times when they move to a new area and are around people they do not know.  This can be for young people going away to College, or a new job or into the Military. In the current podcast, a young Texas Soldier has been stationed hundreds of miles away from home in a strange place called Nebraska.  Jim Nelson will spe...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast.   In 1940 America was still at peace and had no desire to become involved in a war thousands of miles away.   Eventually that would change but to help prepare the country for that time, a draft act was passed where young men were drafted into the Military for one year of service. In this chapter titled: “At Least I...

In this episode I will share some of the background for the development of the third volume in this series titled, "Living Well In Difficult Times."  This book in "The Secret Of A Successful Life Series," has focused on the years of the Great Depression of 1929 --1939.   Also this podcast will make mention of the next book in this series, "Living Well In Freighting Times,"  whi...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series Podcast. There are important special memories that take place in our family’s lives. In this episode titled, "Where He Leads We Will Follow," we will notice some important special moments in the lives of the family members in the novel. This chapter concludes the third volume of this series. The next episode will give the back ground for this...

Welcome back to the Secret of A successful Life Series Podcast. The cold weather of winter stresses people in different ways. Sometimes people use the long hours being inside to develop projects or research for future plans. Sometimes people can become easily upset with others. In this episode titled, “Since Hell is So Hot, Why Do So Many People Acts Like The Devil When It Is So Cold?” We will not...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series, The winter cold and snow can test the attitudes of everyone. In this episode we will learn how the characters will face the terrible winter of 1936 when the severe cold and snowfall crippled parts of the Nation. This chapter is titled, “"I'm Sick Of The Cold Weather!" Thank You for joining us for this podcast. In the next episode we will cont...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series, The time of late December when we celebrate the Lord’s Birth has long been a favorite time for many families. In this episode we will learn how the characters will have many special memories to cherish because of the UNEXPECTED actions of MANY PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE LORD.  In the next episode titled,  "I'm Sick Of The Cold Weather!", w...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series, There are many milestones we meet in our walk of faith where we can look back and see how we have really grown in our lives with God. In this episode Frank Benson, the Father of David Benson and recovering alcoholic has finally learned how to read. While looking at the Bible Frank will come under conviction that he must correct a terrible thi...

This episode will tell of an  unexpected experience Harry and Clara will face in their new ministry.  I hope you enjoy this. 

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series, In the last episode we noticed how Harry and Clara have made the move to a new Ministry and are busy getting to know the Congregation and Community. They have seen some wonderful things and some things that made them laugh and also be concerned. In this episode titled, “Getting to Know the Congregation,” this family will continue to settle in...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series, In the last episode we noticed how Harry and Clara have been invited to move to a bigger Church in Clara’s home state of Iowa. This move will make it possible for the family to spend much more time together then before. This episode is titled, “A Time Of New Beginnings.” For the next several years the Macintosh Family will serve in the new co...

Welcome back to the Secret of A Successful Life Series, in the last episode we noticed how Harry and Clara have been invited to move to a bigger Church in Clara’s home state of Iowa. This move will make it possible for the family to spend much more time together then before. This episode is titled, “A Time Of New Beginnings.”    For the next several years the Macintosh Family will s...

In the last podcast we concluded with Harry and Clara anxiously waiting to see if the Lord would move them to a new ministry closer to Clara’s family. They have survived the worst years of the Great Depression and remained faithful to the Lord. In this episode we will finish the chapter, “Onward Christian Soldiers,” to learn just what the Lord is leading this couple to do. Thank You for joining us...

There are many new beginnings or new chapters in our lives. Each new day holds great potential for what God can do in and through us. In the current episode of the Secret Of A Successful Life Series, Harry and Clara are seriously considering God’s will about making life changing plans concerning where they serve the Lord at. They have lived through the roughest years of the depression. At this poi...

Welcome back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series.” We live in a time when we carry a phone and use it call people thousands of miles away, calling at any time we want to talk. In recent years Communication methods have really improved. Yet, with all of the modern advances in technology, people continue to be very lonely. There is an important need for fellowship with other Peop...

Welcome back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series.”  In the recent days the nation has experienced several winter storms and spring seems to be a long way off. Sometimes during the cold winter days people have made plans for their spring and summer gardens and other activities. In this episode we will notice how on a winter Sunday Anna will give a challenge to the Congregat...