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In this episode, with my friend Colleen Ryan we dive into the excitement and benefits of meeting new people. From the thrill of making a new friend to the potential for learning and growth, we explore the many ways that connecting with others can bring joy to our lives. We also talk about the fun and fast-paced game of pickleball and how it can be a great way to meet new people and stay active!! And to round out the episode, we discuss the power of generosity and share tips and ideas for ways to be generous in our daily lives.

Colleen shares her story of giving her kidney to a stranger and others ways to be generous every day. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, try a new sport, or make a positive impact in the world, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift.

Here's a few things we referenced... 

The Generosity Habit by Matthew Kelly 

The 5 stages of pickleball from The Holderness Family 
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Ladies, this episode is just for you. We're starting off the year talking about beauty, botox and body image. We'll press into girl talk about things like simpler beauty routines, expired make up, clean beauty choices, alternatives to botox, lowering our "perfect" beauty standards and understanding decisions we make for beauty/body image and how they can affect our future. 

Jenna from justaskjennaleigh.com is here to answer all your beauty questions! Some highlights we'll discuss... 


Top 5 clean skin care essentials2. What supplements are good for beauty? 3. Top 5 products for hair routine? 4. How do I go longer between hair washings? 5. Why am I breaking out in my 40's6. Alternatives to Botox7. Simpler daily routine and lower “perfect” beauty standards, plus talking about not being so hard on ourselves in a time where social media can leave us comparing unrealistic measures.  
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If you suffer from sleep or insomnia issues you're not alone. Per the Cleveland Clinic, sleep disorders affect up to 70 million Americans every year.

Joining me today to share solutions to sleep better and overcome insomnia is Dr. Shane Creado from Amen Clinics. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of his class, and received the gold medal for obtaining Honors in every subject in medical school. 

In this episode we'll discuss


How do you know if you have "insomnia"? 
Tips to sleep you probably don't know about
Why you shouldn't give kids melatonin
Should you eat before bed? 
Is it ok to take medication to help you sleep? 
Is there a best sleep schedule? 
How to get better sleep as you age (women's hormones, etc.) 
Difficult thoughts and feelings... and how they can impact your sleep
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Is the Bible, the most influential book in world history, still relevant? Why do people dismiss it as being irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy by Dennis Prager, national radio host and bestselling author of The Rational Bible series, explains the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, and demonstrates how it remains profoundly relevant—both to the great issues of our day and to each individual life.

Do you doubt the existence of God because you think believing in God is irrational? This book will cause you to reexamine your doubts.

The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Prager’s words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.”

In this episode my co-host Len from our morning show joins me, as we talk to Dennis about the following... 


What is unique about the book of Deuteronomy as compared to Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers?
Why would someone who thinks the Bible is a series of religious fairy tales consider buying this commentary?
In the book there's an essay called, “Fear of God is Morally and Psychologically Necessary.” Dennis makes the case for this. 
Canaan was the land God promised to give the Israelites (“The Promised Land”) but the Canaanites were already living there. Did God command the Israelites to commit genocide when he commanded them to annihilate the Canaanites and take over the land?
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Live life to the fullest.

Nobody wants to look back on a disappointing, unfulfilled life. Why then are so many of us dissatisfied despite our goals and continual striving? In Don’t Miss Your Life, Aaron Tredway reveals we’re aimed at the wrong target: success. Despite our pursuit of something more, we are stuck chasing our idea of success instead of true significance. But we don’t have to be rich or famous to lead a life of meaning in God’s kingdom.

My pastor, friend... and author Aaron Treadway joins me today!  He is Vice President of Ambassadors Football International, former professional soccer player, and world traveler. 

In his new book, "Don't Miss Your Life",  Aaron shares his personal discovery of the secret to significance and invites you to live the life God created you for. Learn to


recognize the exhausting emptiness of pursuing success,
find liberation from a life without purpose,
pursue God’s glory instead of unrewarding self-focus, and
choose significance over success one step at a time.

You were made for a meaningful, deeply fulfilling life, and you can achieve just that.

Fellowship City Church service referenced in podcast here! 
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We read food labels, count calories, and keep lists of favorite recipes, but have you ever stopped to ponder: what does God’s Word say about food? The answer might surprise you. 

Trusted speaker and Bible teacher Erin Davis explores the sacred relationship between food and faith in her new book, Fasting & Feasting: 40 Devotions to Satisfy the Hungry Heart (B&H Publishing, September 6, 2022). From unpacking Biblical examples of food being used to teach spiritual principles, to addressing the misconceptions people often have about fasting and feasting, Davis offers hope to anyone who has experienced a complicated relationship with food.
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