The Wise & The Wandering

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. ~ Carl Jung It's time to operate from a place of Love.   Wouldn't you want to live in a place where you are speaking and acting FROM love instead of always NEEDING love?  Justin and Don explore the importance of the heart as the center of thoughts, actions, and e...

"We are natural beings living in a spiritual world." Do you want to learn how to be guided by the Spirit when times get tough?  Justin and Don discuss the importance of being prepared for spiritual battles. They explain the distinction between the soul and the spirit and emphasize the need to recognize the spiritual dimensions of life that affect our natural existence. The conversation h...

"God doesn't make junk." In this episode, Justin and Don discuss the concept of knowing one's true value. They emphasize that every person is inherently valuable, a truth often obscured by societal pressures and distorted perceptions of worth. They explore how understanding this intrinsic value can completely transform lives, reduce the prevalence of depression and addiction, a...

In this episode, the hosts Dr. Don and Justin tap into talking about the true purpose of the church, emphasizing that it is about the people rather than the buildings. They discuss the misinterpretations surrounding the church and underscore the importance of fellowship, intimate gatherings, and the spiritual connection among believers. Through scriptural references and personal insights, they cha...

In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer carefully detail the importance of keeping promises, both to others and to yourself. They highlight the significance of promises in building trust, character, and spiritual integrity, referencing biblical examples and personal experiences. The discussion also emphasizes how fulfilling promises can positively impact relationships, self-con...

Don't just believe in it. Believe it in. In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer explore the profound impact of personal beliefs on our lives. They discuss how what we believe shapes how we live--we stand by our beliefs, we defend our beliefs, and therefore, we live by them--emphasizing the importance of having a strong belief system for success and fulfillment. They break dow...

“Every test in your life is a Testimony and every mess is a Message…” In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer delve into the concept of what it means to be a witness. They discuss the importance of personal transformation and how witnessing is more than just sharing words—it's about reflecting Jesus' love and goodness through one's life. The hosts emphasize the s...

"You will be whatever comes after the words 'I am.'" In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer take a journey into the concept of identity and its profound impact on one's life. They discuss how one's self-perception and beliefs shape their path and dictate their successes or failures. The conversation highlights the role of identity formation from child...

"This generation, which has suffered fully as much if not more heartache than people in preceding eras, needs to re-learn that which the wisest people of all time have known, namely, that there is no healing of the pain suffered by humanity except through the benign ministrations of faith." - Norman Vincent Peale In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Don Schaefer discuss a difficult...

"You can permit obstacles to control your mind to the point where they are uppermost and thus becoming the dominating factors in your thought pattern.  By learning how to cast them from the mind, by refusing to become mentally subservient to them, and by channelling spiritual power through your thoughts, you can rise above obstacles which ordinarily might defeat you.  You need be defeated onl...

Grief. It is unfortunately a process but a necessary process.  And having the hope that you never go through it alone will be what gets you over it.  You need to fully understand the hope to which you have been called.  In this episode, Justin shares his thoughtful experiences of grieving while dealing with the recent loss of his mother, and Don delicately explains the process of navigating throug...

G od's R iches A t C hrist's E xpense.  “Grace is the dimension of divine activity that enables God to confront human indifference and rebellion with an inexhaustible capacity to forgive and to bless.”    By Grace, you are saved.  By believing and walking not by sight (feelings, emotions) but by faith, you have exactly what you need at all times to get to where you want to go.  It is God...

We are not always honest with ourselves.  Sometimes, we are living a lie and it can grow worse while we do not allow it to be known.   Our lack of awareness can turn into a Deception in our lives, which can become like a cancer and consume us if not properly addressed.  Being honest with yourself means being aware of your strengths and weaknesses, your goals and desires, and how you're feelin...

Don: "Your partner never gives up on you." Most of us are going through our lives, dealing with the stress, worry, and anxiety of our day to day world. It is a constant battle.  But what if there was a way that you didn’t have to go through it all by yourself? Today we are presented with the opportunity of to have a real and lasting partnership.  Your life will become easier as you reali...

You need to start hearing what God is saying to you in your life.  One way that you can hear His voice is in your own thoughts.  In order to hear what He is saying, you have to understand how and when He is speaking to you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thebetteryou.org

This is Part Three in our 3-Part Forgiveness Friday series. The transformation happens when you start to notice the fruits in your life.  First is the planting.... then comes time.... and then the harvest.  This is a process and it is not always an easy one.   But it is worth it. Your freedom has come, your focus has been changed, and now you will reap the rewards of your efforts.  Send us Fan Mai...

This is Part Two of our 3-Part Forgiveness Friday series. "You can't really help people until you've helped yourself. " The first step is to forgive without any delay.   Do it for YOU . The next step is to focus on what is important in your life.   It is knowing that the reason you were never able to properly move forward and heal was because you were carrying too much weight w...

Your freedom is waiting for you. It's important to understand that in order to receive it, there may be something that you need to let go of first. Almost every one of us is upset with at least somebody...and sometimes that person is even ourselves. Sometimes, it's other people.  Sometimes, it's God. The Resentment…The Bitterness…The Heartache. It’s all going to go away. You’ve been...

"When you try to get something for nothing, you become nothing." - Tommy Newberry Are we looking for a missing Piece or is it really a missing PEACE?  Where are you getting the most pleasure in your life?   Are you actually getting pleasure or is it leaving you feeling void of purpose?  In this episode, our hosts explore the idea that in our quest for pleasure, we often overlook deeper s...

"Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless." - Bertrand Russell  "He who lays up treasure on earth, spends his life backing away from his treasure.  To him, death is loss.  He who lays up treasure in heaven, looks forward to eternity; he's moving daily toward his treasures.  To him death is gain.  He who spends his life moving toward his treasu...

Many people are wandering and lost - looking to find something in their path that will help them make sense of their past and their present. Deep down, they know what they are capable of, but they just can't seem to act on it.  They just can't seem to go all in on it.  There's something that is holding them back.  In this episode, we are going to help the lost find what they have be...

We are being inundated from every angle with distractions in our life.  It seems impossible to think clearly through all of our obstacles.  The KEY to knowing where you want to go is getting away from the past.  To get over the past, you will shift where your focus is in the PRESENT.    Knowing where your focus is will make sure you get to where you need to be.  Are you easily distracted?  What is...

You are misplacing your faith...and you don't even realize it. It's more important now than ever that we put our trust in the right places, the right people, and the right things.  Where have you been putting your faith??  What really is faith??  In this episode, we are going to look into recognizing and reclaiming our faith the right way.  Don shares personal anecdotes of transformation...

Does fear have control over you?  We often let fear be the dictator of our lives—which controls our emotions, our thoughts, and our actions, or lack thereof.   Fear seems to be this unstoppable force that reminds you of your faults and brings you to a state of hopelessness. But what if it was all a LIE? Are you ready to stop letting fear keep you from being who you were meant to be?  In this episo...

Many of us have struggled with this question at some point in our lives.      WELL, WE HAVE THE GOOD NEWS. Join us in this episode as Justin puts Don in the hot seat!  We are going to get the answers you have been waiting for. Whether it is questioning why there is evil in the world, why it may seem we are not being favored over others, or why we may be suffering deep into a battle after losing a...