Tracks for the Journey

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Anger surrounds us today. Fighting, revenge, abuse, and murder make the headlines. Even the ancient words of the Bible narrate stories of God being angry! What can we do with anger? Let’s understand this emotion better and learn to regulate ourselves to achieve a healthier lifestyle....

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Today’s headlines tell the story of a struggle for equality that has persisted for millennia. Women and men are equally human but not equal in rights and opportunity. To understand what’s happening in this quest for wellbeing, we must explore history, theology, and psychology. Join me...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Have you ever felt stuck in a situation you could not change? It’s frustrating and even frightening to lose what psychologists call “agency.” What can you do to break out when you feel like you are locked in and helpless? Let’s explore what to do to regain the power of change in this...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Forty billion miles! As I celebrate my 70th birthday, I've reflected on some ideas that have helped me along this journey of life. You may find some thoughts that will help you, no matter what your age. Let's consider owning the past, accepting the present, traveling togethe...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Whether you are working a first job, or nearing retirement, balancing labor and life is a challenge. When we add to this that the pandemic has altered work for millions, the difficulty increases. Let’s take a few minutes to explore what is happening with our work today, some insights...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. All of us want happiness, especially after the difficult years just past. Do we know what real happiness is and how to live it? Explore in this episode the psychology, theology, and practice of being happy. Sign up with Buzzsprout to start your podcast! For more Info here Support the...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. In a vast universe, we need something really big. What could be large enough to give us meaning? In this episode, we’ll explore the teachings of the Bible and thoughts of modern philosophy to find a vast truth that builds our well-being. Support the show Subscribe to this podcast for...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Who can we trust today? Really, we can’t live with fullness without trusting the people around us and being trustworthy ourselves. Join me in exploring what trust means for your relationships, faith, and wellbeing. Support the show Subscribe to this podcast for only $5 per month to ge...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Last month I celebrated 50 years of marriage! I'd like to share with you some key ingredients for building a strong relationship. Join me for three skills every couple can use to create a durable, loving bond. Support the show Subscribe to this podcast for only $5 per month to ge...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. 2022! More Covid, more political battles, more job stress, more disasters… can you feel the stress levels rising? Stress has terrible effects on our health. It’s time to listen to some helps to bust the stress cycle in this bonus episode of Tracks for the Journey. Support the show Sub...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Christmas is joy and gifts and … shame? When we probe the story of Mary we find a dark side not portrayed in the Christmas pagaent. What was Mary’s shame and what can we learn about this basic human emotion? Listen today to explore “Christmas: From Shamed to Blessed.” Support the show...

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Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. What can you learn in 600 months? I’d like to share some reflections as I celebrate 50 years of Christian ministry. The journey has taken me across several states, venues, and circumstances to glimpse some patterns which I hope will improve your wellbeing. People, balance, and authent...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Few topics pull our heartstrings more than suicide. This episode opens a conversation about the theology and psychology to bring some light to this dark subject. The next segment is a change of pace, sharing a fun-filled story about a hair-raising event I went through several years ag...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. In this episode let’s travel down the trail for greater wellbeing by talking about when the Bible failed America, accepting the realities of life, and a friend named Doubt. Support the show Subscribe to this podcast for only $5 per month to get a monthly bonus episode, access to exclu...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. A new episode of the podcast explores chronic illness, the value of listening, and what happened to my lawnmower. I invite you to build your own wellbeing by sharing a few minutes with me. I’ll be offering some inspiration, some skill building, and some challenge to make your day bett...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. We start a new season with the same purpose: improving your wellbeing! Listen today for ways to break a bad habit, find mercy, and celebrate freedom. I hope you'll enjoy Tracks for the Journey in the new magazine format. Join the Tracks community at www.tracksforthejourney.com. S...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Do you know the future? I do, at least a little part of it. And you can, too! This bonus episode of the Tracks for the Journey podcast provides a preview of the next season of broadcasts. I invite you to listen for updates on what is happening now as a follow-up for two of the importa...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. “Would the real Larry Payne please stand up?” The climatic question for a popular quiz show demands to know the feature character’s identity. It’s easy to end the show but much harder to define our identity in the journey of life. Join me as this episode explores what identity means a...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. What is the one activity that will use one-third of your entire lifetime? If you said, “Sleep,” you’ve found the answer where some changes can greatly impact your well-being. I invite you to spend a few minutes learning about the exciting research in sleep science. After these milleni...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Forgiving the person who has wronged you is on of the most important—and difficult—decisions you will ever make. How can you do it, and why? In this Easter season the topic comes into sharp focus with the startling words of Jesus from the Cross. I invite you to listen to this episode,...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Hey, what are you feeling like right now? Happy, sad, bored, or just drifting along? I invite you to explore the dynamics of your emotions in this episode of Tracks for the Journey. With every second we feel something and decide what to do with the emotion. It’s time to use the best o...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Death, grief, and life after death—who wants to think about such topics? Happiness and success are better to consider! But the questions nag as loss, disappointment, and funeral services mark our passing years. This episode will promote your capacity to cope with grief and gain hope....

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Season 3 is coming your way! Join me for a look back at the dynamic developments with topics covered in 2020 and a Preview Party for 2021. Who could have predicted all that has happened? We must explore the paths for well-being in a changing world. Download the episode "Past and...

Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. 2020! What a year! It’s been full of suffering, anxiety, and hardship for all of us. Can we find some lessons forged from these dark months? Join me at the Commencement for the class of 2020 from the School of Hard Knocks as I offer some qualities to be gained that can carry us forwar...