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Reader, I normally don’t worry about much. But recentlyI was anxious about a trip I was going to take in ways that surprised me. I have taken trips like this before. It was nothing new to me. Yet I was stressed about it and didn’t know why. Sometimes knowing the why we’re bothered is helpful. Other times it doesn’t matter why. This was one of those times. I just wanted to toss my anxiety into the dumpster and move on. In today’s episode of You Were Made for This I share what I learned about dealing with anxious thoughts when they come upon us. I’m pretty sure you’ll find it useful when worry shows up at your front door. Click here to listen in. Until next time, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.* John Certalic |
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“At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic
Joy From an Unlikely Source
Reader, Last week’s podcast episode, no. 211 “A Men’s Breakfast Like No Other,” is one of my favorites. Click here if you missed it. Especially if you’re a woman and want to know what men talk about when you’re not around. Today I'm sharing an example of what I’ve been saying at the end of every podcast episode (I think) since the very first one back in November of 2018. It’s an encouragement to Spread a little relational sunshine around the people you meet this week. Spark some joy for...
When a Friend Visits from Out of Town
Hi Reader, A few weeks ago a friend who moved away texted me to ask if we could meet for breakfast while he was in town over the Christmas holiday. It’s always a delight when we get together and get caught up on each other’s lives. We picked up where we left off the last time we talked. It was like he had never moved, even though it had been almost 9 years since he did. Today’s podcast episode is about what our breakfast reminded me of - another breakfast we were both involved in 13 years...
Be Curious, But Not Nosy
Reader, In episode 210 of last week’s podcast, I announced my choice for Word of the Year for 2024: Curious. Click here if you missed it or want to hear it again. In that episode I explained one issue always comes up when I talk about this topic with a live audience. It’s the fear some people have that being curious about about someone could mean you'll be perceived as “nosy.” There are big differences though between curious and nosy: Being nosy doesn’t enrich your life. Curiosity does. Nosy...
My Pick for the 2024 Word of the Year
Reader, Yesterday morning I googled the phrase “2024 Word of the Year.” A mere 3,220,000,000 results popped up. Today I’m adding one more entry with my own pick for the word of the year. You can hear (or read) about it in today’s podcast. In it I tell several stories that illustrate this word in action. Stories that inlcude: A best-selling author’s dinner party experience Two moms who take someone under their wing A man who confesses in church to killing someone What a highly rated law school...
One Last Hurrah for Christmas 2023
Hello Reader, Last week’s podcast episode was the last one for 2023. I understand you may not have had time to listen to it, given all the activities surrounding the end of the year. But if you click here you can still catch episode 208, Christmas - A Time to Reflect. It’s about how Mary processed her experience in giving birth to Jesus and the things she reflected upon over and over again. One listener said it was the best Christmas episode in the six years I’ve been doing the...
The Original Christmas Story
Reader, Whether your Christmas Day is just getting started, or is coming to an end, I hope you take one more time to hear or read the Christmas story. The original one. The one in the Bible. It’s 100% natural. No additives. Gluten free. No ornaments. No Santa. No Bing Crosby. Just Jesus. Click here to give a listen. Even if you’ve heard it a hundred times before. It won’t take long, and It will calm your soul. Merry Christmas, John Certalic
Christmas is a Good Time to Reflect
Merry Christmas Reader, Today’s podcast episode takes us back to the very first Christmas and how one of the main characters responded to it. They set an example for all of us in how we can respond to Christmas in 2023. It will enrich our lives when we do as they did. Click here to listen to episode 208, Christmas - A Time to Reflect. Until next week, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.* John Certalic You Were Made for This is the podcast sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary...
The Joy of Christmas Past
Merry Christmas Reader, Each December our You Were Made for This podcast focuses on relational themes that arise during the Christmas season. Last week’s episode for example, episode 207, was about how to help the people we love at Christmas when they are going through a rough time. If you missed it, click here to listen in. Also, I thought you might be interested in hearing Christmas episodes from past years and the timeless relationship topics they consider. So today I’ve listed those from...
Relationship lessons From a Classic Christmas Movie
Reader, Several years ago I did a podcast episode about relationship lessons we learn from the classic Christmas film, It’s a Wonderful Life! One character in particular we didn’t say much about also shows us a few things that can help us in our relationships. So today's show picks up where we left off in that episode. This character faced a relationship challenge that is similar to one we sometimes face at Christmas. Click here to hear how they met this challenge. It could help you in your...
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