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Deep Conversations With Strangers

Hi Reader, I was struck recently by a social media post of someone looking for “deep conversations with 40 people before I soon turn 40.” The initial post was interesting enough, as it took an unexpected turn. But more intriguing were the responses to this person’s request. They reveal something significant about the human condition. Click here to listen in to this thought provoking episode. It will likely stimulate your thinking for ways you can enhance your relationships. Until next week,...

Deep Conversations With Strangers2023-10-18T04:00:27-05:00

Relationship Wisdom Needed Here

Reader, In recent episodes of You Were Made For This I’ve been talking about the power of listening. It’s been in the context of interpersonal relationships. But I came across something interesting a few weeks ago that speaks to the importance of listening from an organizational perspective. The Washington Post reviewed a book by two pastors from Orlando titled, The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?. I’ll have links to all of this...

Relationship Wisdom Needed Here2023-10-11T04:02:56-05:00

The Virtue of Stinginess

Dear Reader, In podcast episode 202 “The Best Stories,” I interviewed Linda, a retired missionary who talked about taking her extended family back to Nigeria where she and her husband served for nearly 40 years. It’s a great story. Within this story is another story of a friend who listened well...

The Virtue of Stinginess2023-10-04T04:11:29-05:00

“Keep Your Hands Off the Steering Wheel”

Hi Reader, One of my favorite lines from our last podcast episode no. 202, The Best Stories, is "Be stingy in sharing your own story." It was advice given to those who want to listen well to people. Who want to bless others who are sharing their joys and heartaches, and everything in...

“Keep Your Hands Off the Steering Wheel”2023-09-27T04:08:13-05:00

The Best Story I’ve Heard in a While

Reader, Today’s episode ofYou Were Made for This contains the first interview of this season. It’s a joy-filled story of what a retired missionary widow did to bless her family and the people she and her husband ministered to for almost forty years. You’ll also hear a fascinating...

The Best Story I’ve Heard in a While2023-09-20T04:00:54-05:00

6 New Things I Want to Tell You

Reader, Good News Have you noticed that Friday the 13th falls on a Wednesday this month? Thankfully, the superstitious among us really have noting to fear. New Format If you missed last week’s episode to open Season 8 of You Were Made for This, episode 201, click here to listen in. One of the...

6 New Things I Want to Tell You2023-09-16T19:01:35-05:00
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