The Determined People Podcast

There's a little devil inside all of us. The only problem is, he's not little. 

The evil Iranian regime is being toppled as I type this. Pray for a peaceful, prosperous path forward for the wonderful Iranian people. 

Everything has its price. But what value are you placing on your life? 

We learn as we age. At least we are supposed to. Well, that's what I've been told! Life is sorta like a minefield. Walk deliberately but choose your path wisely. 

In today's episode, I share with you a way of applying gratitude. 

The CDC has recognized connection as a core part of health and wellbeing. Our brains are wired for this. Change the wiring and the results may be harmful. 

In today's episode, I deviate from my usual message of encouragement, strength and hope to talk about Mexico. The country desperately needs our prayers. 

The Spirit is constantly talking to us. But are we listening? 

We have been given a book that tells us how to navigate this life. But you gotta read it to know what's in it. 

Most people don't require rules to live their lives the right way. 

Power and control are strong motivators, especially when there is money involved. Jesus taught differently. Let's follow him and not the "rules of religion." 

It's here again! In today's episode I dive a little further into the beginning of Lent, and how it might be perceived to be negative. It's anything but negative. 

Bring your dreams for your life back to life. They aren't dead. Your dreams are merely lying dormant. 

Henry David Thoreau wrote, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and die with their song still in them." Fear has killed more dreams than lack of talent ever has. The world needs to hear your music. 

How we feel about something doesn't make it fact. We must find the way to separate the two. 

The past is full of wonderful memories, and there may be some painful ones, too. It's okay to visit the past, but don't stay too long. You might miss something in the present. 

It's always good to use good manners and be respectful of others. 

Humility doesn't mean thinking less of yourself. Practicing humility will open your mind to new possibilities. Be a lifelong learner. 

There is always a reason to be happy, even when life doesn't go our way. 

There is nothing random about your life. There is a reason and a purpose for you being here. 

We have been blinded by outside forces. Open your eyes and live!  

We fall. We fail. We beat ourselves up unnecessarily on repeat. But here's some good, no, great news! God never runs out of forgiveness. All we have to do is ask. 

Stay true to yourself no matter the crowd you are in. Be who you are, who you were created to be...

We are wrong on complex issues more than we are right. And that's okay. 

Make your mark on the world. Leave it better than when you entered it. 

It's almost time for the Super Bowl. But in today's episode I am talking about the biggest game of all: the game of life.

Do you feel near God or does He seem like He's nowhere to be found? Who moved? Hint...it wasn't God. 

It's time to take the challenges our world faces and put them in the hands of the faith and philanthropic communities. More government is not the answer. The politicians created much of the mess we are in. But there are solutions. 

Not everything we try will be a success. But we learn from the setbacks and the failures. Everything can be used...

When the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change, you will change. You have reached you breaking point. 

There are heroes among us. 

When actions align with words, trust is built. Trust is the foundation of relationships. 

The devil is a real spiritual being. He wants to destroy us and everything good in our lives. We must fight back against his influence. And the good news? We know who wins in the end. In fact, the battle has already been won. 

There is a certain kind of nut we should all develop an allergy to. And I'm not talking about peanuts. 

The day we graduate is a special day. For 130 inmates, this coming Friday will be extra special! 

There are moments in life that present themselves as the intersection of free will and purpose. Which road will you choose? It's always up to you to decide. 

Conformity will bring you to mediocrity, nothing more. But there is more. Much more. Go find your purpose and pursue it with everything you have in you. 

Our minds don't operate optimally if we are constantly bombarded with noise. Sometimes we just need to be quiet. 

Keep your phone screen put away and your head up. 

We make lists and cross off things as we accomplish them. But many times in life we are merely checking the box; existing rather than living a full life.