One day I received a Zoom request for a meeting. It was from Carol. Carol is from Kenya. Turns out, he found my book (from an Advance event) in a thrift store in my hometown... “I followed the link listed in the front of the book. There, I saw the videos were free— entire workshops… free.” He reached out to his friend Philip, who still lives in Kenya. Philip registered for the free course and watched the entire workshop overnight. “Finish it,” he told Carol. “It’s really good. Finish it.” They did— and that’s when they reached out…

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Advance from where you are to where you’re designed to be (Carol Peters found my book in a thrift store)

n this talk I continue discussing the “ten things I learned from the #75Hard Challenge.” (I’m currently, as of the airing of this talk, on day #73— meaning I have TWO MORE to go!) (If you haven’t listened to the first talk already, go ahead and finish this one and then loop back— they work together but can function in either order!) Here are observations 6-10…

What I learned from #75 Hard (Lessons 6-10 = Talk #2 of 2)

This summer, I did— and am still doing— the #75Hard challenge… It works like this— ✅ Follow a meal plan of your choice ✅ No cheat days ✅ No alcohol ✅ Two 45-minute workouts each day— one of which must be outside ✅ Take a progress picture each day ✅ Read 10 pages per day (audiobooks don’t count) ✅ Drink 1 gallon of water That’s it— and it’s supposed to be more of a #MentalChallenge than a #PhysicalChallenge… ⭐️ As of the recording of this talk, I’m 61 days in… so, the light is at the end of the tunnel, for sure. And, so far, here’s what I’ve learned… (Think of this as my Top 10 lessons. I’ll communicate them in an order that makes sense to me— though not necessarily the order of importance…)

What I learned from #75 Hard (Lessons 1- 5 = Talk #1 of 2)

The “thing” Amanda is now part of is called TRANSFORMATION— a healthy movement people undertake to move from obese to fit… Her journey includes marathons and pole fitness, which we discuss a bit in this talk. And it includes a brighter outlook that has affected work relationships, taken an already-good marriage to the next level, and caused to her see things differently… “There are so many things that I just tolerated before,” she said. “I was sick and didn’t even know how good I could feel.” In other words, she’s created a new normal, a better level of LIFE. And— “This has affected so much more than just the time I spent investing in myself…”

The cost— and payoff— of change (losing half your body-weight talk w/ Amanda Hicks)

Carol is a trainer and nutritionist. Part of her mission is to “demolish the diet culture strongholds of fear, false guilt, and shame so that you experience the fruit of the Spirit in your relationship with food and body image” And, “We are fearfully and wonderfully made, His image bearers, and when we seek the Kingdom first we trade in the ashes of willpower for the richness of His power in us.” In other words, faith and fitness aren’t two separate ideas. They flow together…

Embrace who you are because of whose you are (fitness talk w/ Carol Bevil)

Oola is about finding balance— and growth— in the seven key areas of life (Fitness, Finance, Family, Faith, Field, Friends, & Fun), while living with less stress… … so that we can live our purpose. The digital framework uniquely bends to you— and then pushes you forward by providing you with curated videos and suggestions specifically for you. The daily tracker— on an app— marks your progress, checks daily streaks, and provides built-in accountability (and celebration) for your progress…   Listen + learn more at https://www.Jenkins.tv/blog/173 

Live by design, not default (Oola 3 of 3)

I’ve gotten to see Bryan on a personal level. And, as great of an athlete as he is, he’s a MUCH better person. A husband, a father, a coach, and business entrepreneur, Bryan has his hand in a lot of things— and has moved on from athletics to, well… the next chapter of life. In this talk we reflect on the track-- and then tackle 6 lessons that apply directly TO life... And, you learn how you can join Bryan and the team on a project to find growth + balance in all areas of life. Read more + listen at www.Jenkins.tv/blog/172

Who you are is far greater than anything you’ve done (w/ Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay)

In this talk I continue where I left off last week, talking about the Oola story— how it intersects with me, right here / right now, anyway… Oola is in the middle of a global launch. In fact, it’s HAPPENING the day this podcast airs— 7/7/2021. The goal is to positively impact 1 BILLION (yes, with a “B”) over the next 7 years… And, even though Beth + I have bought Into the vision (and invite you to join us), that’s not where it began for me… ? I don’t know about you, but you *may need a reboot, a re-crank… I did. And got one. Things. Have. Never. Looked. Better. (Hard road to get there, but all things work together for the good, right?) Here’s the deal… Where you are isn’t who you are. It’s just the location of where you happen to be. But… … and this is important…. Where you are IS where you must begin. Hop on— we’ve got room for you. Let’s enjoy the ride.   ++++++++++++ Read more at https://www.Jenkins.tv/blog/171 

Where you are is where you must begin (Oola 2 of 3)

Face it, you’re one of the best investments you’ll ever make. We intuitively know this. If you asked ANYONE, “What’s more important, people are things?” They’d answer you quickly— and easily— “People.” If we made it personal and asked, “What’s more important, YOU or your possessions…?” “Me, of course…” It’s a no-brainer. Yet we spend years and even decades training to acquire money so that we can acquire stuff… … stuff that we’ll eventually store and never look at again, sell for a penance of what we bought it for, or just giveaway. Someone said it well, “You spend the first half of your life acquiring things, and then the second half of your life realizing that the most important things aren’t things at all… it’s the people your didn’t prioritize in the pursuit of those possessions…” Since we know that… And since we’ve OWNED that reality… Why not just change it up NOW, instead of waiting until later? Why not— ? prioritize people (including you) over possessions? ? invest in yourself rather than commodities and clutter that will fade away…?

You are one of the best investments you’ll ever make (Oola 1 of 3)

My friend Randy Pardue is back on the podcast, and here’s why… … as I decided to talk to a “family coach,” I knew I wanted to host someone who’s successfully navigated a blended family (that's coming soon), as well as someone who is STILL married— decades later (and happily so)— to the first person with whom they fell in love… Randy + Tammy have been married 42 years, and still date each other like most engaged couples. They truly adore each other, and would rather be with one another than anyone else in the world. And then there’s this… ?????? As they were facing the “empty nest” years, Tammy discovered she was pregnant!

What we learned from a second shot at parenting (Coaches series, w/ Randy Pardue)

In this episode, Lance and I talk about the fact that, as Hebrews 12:2 says, Jesus is the Author and Perfecter of our faith. That is, He is writing our story. Sometimes we get off track, sometimes the chapter doesn't look so good, and sometimes it appears that we're in the middle of nothing but chaos... ... but, all things work out in the end. ... and it all comes together.

God isn’t finished writing your story (Coaches series, w/ Lance Gilliland)

The first thing my friend Ingrid showed me as we began talking was her Bible— the one she had when she was 21. Inside, she wrote an inscription, something she believed God told her… “I love you and I want you to be free.” ⭐️ Ingrid was around alcohol her entire life. Casually. She tried it when she was 12— and immediately spit it out. “That’s important,” she says, “because we learn that it’s an acquired taste. We don’t naturally like things which are harmful to our bodies.” (The good news is that if it’s a learned behavior, you can unlearn it or replace it.) Eventually, she acquired the taste and began drinking more… Especially as she got older (it became more of a crutch, as if often does). And as she got remarried (into a fabulous family of extroverts who never meet strangers, always invite everyone Into the home, and constantly pull out more chairs for more people). “It was just the perfect storm,” she says. She found a path forward and quit. And, her husband, who had been her “drinking buddy,” quit with her... + Read more + listen at www.Jenkins.tv/blog/167 

I love you & I want you to be free (Coaches series, w/ Ingrid Cook)

Yes, there is a science to fun— and there are steps you can take to set an environment where fun more readily happens… ? https://www.Jenkins.tv/blog/166 ???? Here’s the scoop… My friend Barbara has always been an event planner. Even when she was a kid, she planned parties and hosted everyone— gifting them with an experience that just made things “better.” In college, in fact, she studied event management and even took a specialized (read: adapted for her) course plan towards earning her Master’s. That led her overseas where she planned and hosted events at one of the best venues in the city… But, of course, life happens. And things aren’t always as rosy as they seem. Late in her 20s, Barbara began doing some soul searching. Now at home staring a family, she found herself excited (new blessings) and depleted (new revelations) all at once. Such is life, right? As we often say: Life is beautiful, and life is also hard. When life imploded, a series of life-events moved Barbara back to who she was in the beginning… …. the person bringing happiness + joy to others. But now, she was doing it from a healthy center, from a space of overflow and purpose… ???? Listen to the talk at https://www.Jenkins.tv/blog/166 or your fav podcast provider.

Don’t forget the fun (Coaches series, w/ Barbara Kenyon)

In this talk we discuss the third— and final— soul wound(s) of the Soul Wholeness series, guilt and shame. It’s a nasty tag-team duo that works like this… ? We’re born with a moral compass— an internal rudder of right and wrong. When we violate our personal conscience, soul wounds can occur. Moral Injury, a soul wound akin to PTSD, is often the result. Rather than eliciting a fight or flight response, MI creates feelings of guilt and shame. Here are the main ideas to listen for— ? “Moral Injury” occurs when we violate our code of morality, that is, of right and wrong. The result... is guilt & shame. ? The uncommon cure for Moral Injury— for guilt & shame— is mature love. Now, pause right here… … the ODDEST part of this reality is that so often we inflict the people closest to us with the most “immature” versions of love. Those are the people we seek to berate, belittle, and bash… And that leads to the final observation— ? In relationships you can choose intimacy or control, as well as transparency or hiding... but not both. True love expels fear with great intensity, creating space where people own who they are and move forward to who they’re designed to be. The all-too-uncommon cure for guilt & shame is receiving forgiveness— unconditional love— from someone the wounded person believes has the moral authority to grant that forgiveness. ???? Listen in… Putting this into practice has the potential to revolutionize… well… everything.

Freedom is found when you no longer need to self-protect (Soul Wholeness)

In this talk we continue the Soul Wholeness series… … and discuss the topic of soul ties. Here’s why: Issues arise when we attach our hearts, for any reason, to the wrong place. When we do, bad fruit always emerges. When we connect our hearts in the right way to the right things, beauty emerges. ??? Here are the main ideas of this convo: ? The “fruit” we see in our lives is a result of the unseen “roots.” To grow better fruit you must nurture better roots. ? Addiction happens when we attach our hearts— ❌ To the wrong things, or ❌ To the right things for wrong reasons And, note: we can find ourselves “addicted” to many things. In fact, over 2/3 of the people who seek addiction help do not have a chemical dependency. ? The cure for bad “roots” = knowing and walking in your true identity. When we get this healthy, good fruit emerges. ??? Dealing with soul ties isn’t about legalism; it’s about walking in freedom— so that nothing hinders us from embracing who we’re designed to be.

To change the fruits, change the roots (Soul Wholeness)

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