Inside the Orchard Charles Campbell

In this episode we give an update on a new tree we have coming in and fall possibilities. Charles got to spend some time with Daniel Yang. Daniel is a friend and someone with which Charles has had the privilege of leading some workshops with Daniel. This is an episode to listen to at normal speed. Let what Daniel says marinate. He drops some pieces of gold. 



Here are a few ideas to think about as you listen to this episode: 

-Learn your story and how it has shaped you. 

-How do you get comfortable with who God has created you to be? 

-Who are you in community with to process the challenges and opportunities that will come your way? 

-How can you have more "face-to-face" conversations vs "shoulder-to-shoulder" conversations? 

-What guardrails do you have in place to avoid being addicted to your own voice? 

It's winter time and all's quiet at the orchard. This month Charles sat down with one of his co-workers and friends Jamie Limato along with his wife Jessica. They got to talk about building authentic relationships. As you listen to this episode process the following questions with a friend:



Jamie and Jess talk about being intentional and integrated with their relationships. 

What does that look like for you? What adjustments need to be made for the relationships to be more authentic?



Jessica talks about being a resource and helping connect others around the commonalities they have. What could that look like with the relationships you are trying to develop with others? 



Favorite quote from Jamie when he was quoting Proverbs 17:17 - A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 

Who are the people around you that you need to begin to build strong relational bridges? Who are the people that you need to rebuild those connections with this month? 

The orchard is quiet as we head into fall and winter. The apples are picked the trees have dropped their leaves. Candi and I got to sit down with our friend Carmen Halsey earlier in the year. Carmen is a phenomenal leader and has been a mentor to one of our daughters. We think you will enjoy listening to our conversation about contentment. 

This is part 2 of our interview with Brian and Jonelle McKenzie. We talk about sustainable rhythms and authentic relationships. Candi and I do an orchard update and talk about our favorite apple from this year's harvest. 

What do sustainable rhythms look like for you? How do create a way of life that will last through the hard times and busy seasons of life?

How will you be intentional with everyday moments in your life to invest in other people? 

We are BACK. It took us a while to get going but we have launched Season 2 of Inside the Orchard. The theme for Season 2 is Flourishing. We kick off the season sitting in the kitchen of Bryan and Jonelle McKenzie. We walk through the four big themes of season 2 in a two-part interview. Part covers the ideas of Enduring Joy: living in a state of being that plays the long game and Pursuing Wisdom: what it looks like to intentionally gain knowledge, experiences, and coaching from others. 

Resources we reference in this Episode: 

Flourishing by Stephen R. Graves

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out

Dino said it creeped him out but knew he had to look at it. When you think about end-of-life issues, what emotions come to the surface?

Who have you known that has left the “gift of end-of-life details” for their family?

What does the conversation need to look Iike with your family?

Reality therapy was something Dino mentioned. It brought into focus a picture that we are only here for a short time. How does that idea hit you? Read Psalm 90, what are some key verses that we need to remember?

If God gives you 5, 10, 20, 30 more years past the days of your current career, what are you doing today to prepare for those years?

Action Steps:

Based on your current stage of life, what end-of-life details or conversations do you need to have?

Dino’s wisdom to himself, slow down. Spend more time with your family, take better care of your soul.

What lessons do you need to lean into based on your stage of life?

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