“There are far, far better things ahead, than any we leave behind.” — C.S. Lewis To reach those better things—to find freedom, peace, and an incredible future—you have to learn how to let go of the past and the bad patterns you’ve carried over. Because the truth is, the things we hold onto from the
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There are some major misconceptions about the story of Jesus’ birth — and once you understand what really happened, it changes everything. In this episode, Chris looks at the birth of Christ through a biblical and Middle Eastern lens, uncovering what Scripture actually says (and doesn’t say) about the night Jesus was born. You’ll learn
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We compare. We chase approval—clothes, houses, cars, titles, even relationships—hoping someone else’s “yes” will finally make us feel worthy. And we tell ourselves we’re the only ones struggling. You’re not. This episode shows you how to stop striving, rest in the truth of who God says you are, and anchor your worth in Christ—not in
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Worry corrodes your health, hijacks your productivity, strains relationships, and weakens your trust in God. When fear fires your stress system, elevated cortisol over time can lead to: Anxiety & depression Digestive issues & headaches Heart disease & sleep problems Weight gain Memory & concentration impairment Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best: “Fear defeats more
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Negative people poison the lives of those around them — and if you’re not careful, they’ll drain your joy, focus, and peace, too. Whether it’s the Naysayer, Know-It-All, Drama Queen, Taker, Impossible-to-Please, Manipulator, Judge, or Self-Critic, toxic people show up in every circle of life. So how do you handle them without losing yourself in
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Every week, you have 168 hours to use. If you work 40–50 hours and spend about 68 hours sleeping and eating, you’re left with roughly 50–60 hours to live the rest of your life. Studies show that the average person spends 24–34 hours watching TV each week. Add family time, errands, and personal activities, and
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Enemy (n): A person who hates or opposes another and tries to harm them. When you think of an enemy, who comes to mind?Maybe it’s someone who makes your life difficult — intentionally or not. A coworker, a relative, a competitor, even a leader. Enemies can be distractions. They can steal your focus, drain your
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“No, you’ll never find perfect balance in life.But you can get healthier in the areas that matter most—without burning out.” Most people live out of balance.We pour our energy into work, achievement, and responsibility… while quietly neglecting the relationships, rest, and spiritual health that actually sustain us. So how do you invest in all areas
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“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do.”— Leonardo da Vinci It’s easy to let life pass you by—to stay on autopilot, to keep reacting, and to never actually do the things that matter most. Maybe you’ve said, “I’ll
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“It felt like I couldn’t really be true to myself because I was constantly hiding behind this mask.” – Andrea Lingenfelter On today’s episode, Chris sits down with Andrea Lingenfelter—a wife, mom of two, and leader who recently went through both Next-Level Life and StratPlan with her team. Andrea shares how years of perfectionism, control,
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