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Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and Friends

Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and Friends

Most people never give themselves permission or know how to chase their big ambitions. Our framework helps you discover, declare, and realize yours so you can have a fulfilling life and impact the world for good. 

If you've noticed we haven't been posting an episode every week here, that's because we just launched a new podcast called the Writing Room with my friend, Kimberly Stuart. Check it out here. We'll be alternating each week!  

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Brandon Lake

Brandon Lake is a GRAMMY®Award-winning artist and songwriter from Charleston, South Carolina. As a worship leader for gatherings around the nation, his purpose is to call followers of Jesus into a posture of freedom and confidence?creating space to declare truth as if it were a rumbling roar from the ?lion inside of [their] lungs.? Lake has been nominated for five GRAMMY®awards over the course of his professional music career. In 2022, he was awarded his first GRAMMY® for ?Best Contemporary Christian Music Album,? in recognition of the record, Old Church Basement. In 2021, he won the GMA Dove Award for ?Songwriter of theYear? and ?Worship Recorded Song of the Year? for ?Graves Into Gardens.? ?This is a Move,?co-written with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, won a 2019 GMA Dove Award for ?Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year?, and it was also nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY®Award. Lake?s most recent full length albums include HELP!, which serves as a declaration of truth and a ?me too? in response to anyone who struggles with mental health?while his album, House of Miracles, was released in 2020 with a desire for the songs to become beacons of hope in homes across the world. Believing that people have so much more inside of them than they think possible, Lake longs to see Christians ?live free and to be everything that God has called them to be".
2022-11-02
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Phil Wickham

PHIL WICKHAM is a Dove award-winning worship artist, whose songs have been sung in churches around the world. From his gold-certified singles "This is Amazing Grace" and "Living Hope," to his latest record, 2021's Hymn of Heaven, Wickham's music has received hundreds of millions of streams across his catalog and platforms. Wickham's Discography includes eight full-length projects, multiple Christmas releases, and a series of popular Singalong records. Inspired by his song, "Battle Belongs," Wickham?s first book, On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer, invites you to rediscover the joy, power, and intimacy of prayer. Exploring biblical stories from Genesis to Revelation, On Our Knees Is a devotional that encourages readers to understand the importance of prayer; drawing on lessons from the heroes of our faith, including Moses, King David, and many more. To learn more about Phil and purchase his new book, please visit www.philwickham.com.

2022-10-19
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Max Lucado

Max Lucado entered the ministry in 1978 and has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as Teaching Minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 145 million products in print. He's been dubbed "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today, and "The Best Preacher in America" by Reader's Digest. He was awarded the ECPA Pinnacle Award in 2021 for outstanding contribution to publishing. You can learn more about Max, and purchase his new book, Help is Here, at MaxLucado.com.

2022-10-05
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Jon Acuff & LE - Your New Playlist

L.E. Acuff is a freshman business major at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to writing books, she loves skimboarding, frisbee, and skiing. When she?s not behind a laptop, she?s behind a sewing machine or a piano, creating clothing or music. 

McRae Acuff is a high school junior in Franklin,Tennessee. She runs cross country and track, loves student government, and is somewhere babysitting right now. She?s a writer at heart and will probably write the follow up to Your New Playlist all by herself. She and her dad sincerely hope this book helps her get a college scholarship.  

Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking and the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. When he's not writing or recording his popular podcast, All It Takes Is a Goal, Acuff can be found on a stage as one of INC?s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, and companies around the world, including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Nokia, and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff?s fresh perspective on life has given him the opportunity to write for Fast Company, the Harvard Business Review, and Time magazine. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two teenage daughters.

2022-09-21
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Chris Tomlin - Always

We have a bonus episode this Friday, with my good friend, Chris Tomlin. TIME magazine heralded Chris Tomlin as the ?most often sung artist in the world? as his music has inspired and uplifted an entire generation of believers. Along the way, Chris has scored 17 #1 one singles at radio, placed 29 top ten hits (more than any other Christian artist), sold more than nine million albums with 5.6 Billion career global streams, earned a Grammy, three Billboard Music Awards, 27 Dove Awards, became a two time BMI Songwriter of the Year honoree and an ASCAP Songwriter of the Year. In 2016, he was named one of only four artists ever to receive the Sound Exchange Digital Radio Award for over 1 Billion digital radio streams, alongside Justin Timberlake, Pitbull and Garth Brooks. Chris is also the first Christian artist to reach 1 Billion streams.
2022-09-09
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Tony & Lauren Dungy - Uncommon Influence

Tony Dungy is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books include Quiet Strength, Uncommon, The Mentor Leader, and Uncommon Marriage. He led the Indianapolis Colts to Super Bowl victory on February 4, 2007, the first such win for an African American head coach. Dungy established another NFL first by becoming the first head coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for ten consecutive years. Dungy joined the Colts in 2002 after serving as the most successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. He has also held assistant coaching positions with the University of Minnesota, Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings. Before becoming a coach, he played three seasons in the NFL. Dungy was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

Dungy has been involved in a wide variety of charitable organizations, including All Pro Dad, Abe Brown Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action, Mentors for Life, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Boys & Girls Clubs. He has also worked with Basket of Hope, Impact for Living, the Black Coaches Association National Convention, Indiana Black Expo, the United Way of Central Indiana, and the American Diabetes Association. He retired from coaching in 2009 and now serves as a studio analyst for NBC's Football Night in America. He and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of eleven children.

2022-09-07
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DeVon Franklin - It Takes A Woman

Named by Variety as one of the "Top 10 Producers to Watch" and by Oprah as ?a different kind of Spiritual Teacher,? DeVon Franklin is a Hollywood Producer and New York Times bestselling author blazing his own unique trail with an unwavering commitment to uplifting the human spirit through entertainment. 

DeVon serves as President and CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic production company in conjunction with Paramount Pictures and CBS TV Studios. He?s the driving force behind some of Hollywood?s most successful inspirational films including BREAKTHROUGH and MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, as well as the KINGDOM BUSINESS television series for BET. 

In addition to his work as a producer, DeVon is also the author of multiple bestselling books such as LIVE FREE, THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS, THE TRUTH ABOUT MEN and his new Audible Original IT TAKES A WOMAN, which is a deeply personal look into the tragedy that transformed his family?s life forever. 

DeVon serves the greater Hollywood community at large as Vice-President of the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. DeVon is a graduate of the University of Southern California and lives in Los Angeles.

2022-06-29
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Walker Hayes & Craig Cooper - Glad You're Here

Walker Hayes is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama, signed to Monument Records. Throughout his career, he has released multi-Platinum singles "Fancy Like" and "You Broke Up With Me," performed on national television with Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The TODAY Show, and has been written about in the LA Times, Esquire, Billboard and Rolling Stone. His single "Craig" -- a song about a neighbor who reached out to Hayes in a time of need -- was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 AIMP Nashville Awards and prompted Hayes to start the Be a Craig Fund to help other families during their own times of need. A new version of the track featuring MercyMe is on Hayes' forthcoming album Country Stuff the Album. The song inspired this book. 

Craig Cooper is a gifted storyteller and Bible teacher. For over twenty years, he has spoken at numerous churches, men's retreats, college campuses, and various gatherings. He has traveled across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia with a desire to see and serve the world. An encourager at heart, Craig's passion is to help people perceive the gifts of God in their lives and deploy them for Jesus' glory. Having served as one of the founding pastors of Redeeming Grace Church in Franklin, Tennessee, Craig now resides in the greater Nashville area with his amazing wife, Laura, and their four kids as next-door neighbors to the Hayes family. You can follow Craig on Instagram @craigallencooper and for more information or for speaking inquiries, please visit craigallencooper.com.  

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Check out Bob?s new book ?Undistracted? here

2022-06-22
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Scott Sauls - Beautiful People Don't Just Happen

Scott Sauls is senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, From Weakness to Strength, Irresistible Faith, and A Gentle Answer. Scott also served at New York City's Redeemer Presbyterian Church as a lead and preaching pastor and planted / led two churches in the Midwest. His work has been featured in publications including Christianity Today, Relevant, Qideas, Propel Women, He Reads Truth, Leadership Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, Table Talk, and Made to Flourish. Scott writes weekly at www.scottsauls.com.

Check out Bob?s new book ?Undistracted? here

2022-06-15
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John Eldredge - Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times

John Eldredge is a bestselling author and counselor. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God and recover their own hearts in God?s love. John and his wife, Stasi, live near Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

To learn more, visit WildAtHeart.org

Check out Bob?s new book ?Undistracted? here

2022-06-08
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Sadie Robertson Huff - Who Are You Following

A New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and encourager, Sadie Huff is on a mission to reach her generation with the message of Jesus. Her ministry, Live Original, is a community of sisters and friends inspiring people to find their purpose and live with originality. Huff is the host of the popular podcast WHOA, That?s Good, which continues to reach millions of listeners around the world. She is the creator of LO Sister, an app for women that fosters a space for growing deeper in faith and sisterhood. Sadie recently released her new book Who Are You Following? Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World, and is also the author of Live, Live Fearless, and Live Original. Sadie and her husband Christian live in West Monroe, Louisiana and recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Honey.  

Visit www.liveoriginal.com to learn more!

Check out Bob?s new book ?Undistracted? here

2022-06-01
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Renee Lariviere - Ukraine Refugee Coordinator

Bob Goff is joined by Love Does Executive Director, Jody Luke, as they reflect on their time in Poland and the border of Ukraine. While there, Bob sat down with Renee Lariviere, the State Department Coordinator for the United States stationed in Kyiv. Renee is responsible for refugees fleeing Ukraine, she is kind, humble, smart, and fiercely protective of the millions of people displaced, and the millions more who are trying to escape the war. Tune in as we hear from Renee, and the quietly heroic things her, and her team, do every single day.  

To learn more please visit lovedoes.org/ukraine

Check out Bob?s new book ?Undistracted? here

2022-05-25
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Tim Schurrer - The Secret Society of Success

Tim Schurrer knows what it takes to build a winning team. He spent almost a decade of his career launching two brands? StoryBrand and Business Made Simple?as COO alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. Before that Tim worked at TOMS as well as Apple Inc. He is the host of the Build a Winning Team podcast, where he offers listeners actionable advice as he interviews some of the top leaders in business. Tim lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Katie, and their two kids. 

To connect with Tim and purchase his new book visit SecretSocietyBook.com

Check out Bob?s new book ?Undistracted? here

2022-05-18
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Jeanne Stevens - What's Here Now?

Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. Prior to starting Soul City Church, Stevens was on the pastoral staff at Willow Creek Community Church and North Point Community Church. A sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne's passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jarrett, and their two children. What?s Here Now? will be available nationwide May 17, 2022

To learn more about Jeanne and puchase her new book, please visit jeannestevens.com

2022-05-11
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Paula Faris - Stepping Out In Faith

Paula Faris is an Emmy-Award winning journalist, speaker, best-selling author of ?Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs For A Life Of True Calling? and host of the "Paula Faris Faith & Calling podcast", where she talks to inspirational people about what they're called to do and who they're called to be. 

Faris spent the last 9 years at ABC news, during which she was co-anchor of Good Morning America weekend edition and co-host of The View. While at the network she reported on everything from politics, news and entertainment to sports and faith, interviewing the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Tiger Woods, now-president Joe Biden and Kellyanne Conway. 

In 2022, Faris is launching CARRY Media with the desire to champion, advocate and celebrate working mothers across America. As the founder of CARRY Media, Faris runs her company from South Carolina while enjoying a quiet life with her husband John and their three children. 

To learn more about Paula visit: CarryMedia.com, PaulaFarisOfficial.com

2022-05-04
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Chris Brown - Restored

Chris Brown, author of Restored: Transforming the Sting of Your Past into Purpose for Today, is a highly sought-after pastor, speaker, radio personality, and church leadership expert with more than twenty years of ministry and financial experience. He worked alongside Dave Ramsey for years and was the nationally syndicated radio host for Life, Money, and Hope, which received over ten million downloads and was a regular Top 10 Podcast. A former Ramsey Solutions national media and radio personality, he has been featured on numerous national media outlets, such as Fox & Friends and Life Today with James Robison, and on many conference stages, including Catalyst. He has served as a campus pastor at Elevation Church and executive pastor at Potential Church. In 2021, Chris and his wife, Holly, launched a church called The Well in Columbia, Tennessee. Chris and Holly traded in city life for farm life in Columbia, Tennessee, with their three children. 

To purchase Chris' new book visit chrisbrownonair.com

2022-04-20
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Chad Veach - Leading With Love

Chad Veach is the founder and lead pastor of ZOE Church in Los Angeles, California, a dynamic community in the heart of the Los Angeles. For the past 20 years he has dedicated his life to ministry and preaching the Gospel. In addition to leading ZOE, he is an international speaker; the author of three books, Help! I Work With People, Faith Forward Future and Unreasonable Hope; and the host of Leadership Lean In, a top charting leadership podcast. Chad and his wife reside in Los Angeles with their four children. 

To learn more about Chad visit ChadVeach.org

2022-04-13
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Jordan Dooley - Embrace Your Almost

Jordan Lee Dooley is the national bestselling author of Embrace Your Almost and Own Your Everyday and is the host of the top-rated podcast SHE. She is also the founder of the Own It Academy, a digital education company, and SoulScripts, a words company known for its phrase Your Brokenness Is Welcome Here. She has been featured in outlets such as Hallmark?s Home and Family, Forbes, Relevant Magazine, Thrive Global, That Sounds Fun with Annie Downs, Christy Wright Business Boutique and more. 

A big dreamer, ruthless planner, and ambitious go-getter, Dooley has learned firsthand how setbacks, broken plans, and disrupted dreams provide us an opportunity to clarify and live out what we truly value in a world of overwhelming options and demands. With Embrace Your Almost, she?s on a mission to teach women how to make the most of the middle and pursue meaningful goals that align with what matters most.   

You can learn more about Jordan and purchase her latest book at jordanleedooley.com

2022-04-06
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Bonus Episode - Mark Wahlberg

Listen in to this new episode as Bob and actor, Mark Walhberg, talk about his starring role in Father Stu, releasing exclusively in theaters on Friday, April 13th.

Based on a true story, Father Stu is an unflinchingly honest, funny and ultimately uplifting drama about a lost soul who finds his purpose in a most unexpected place. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) moves to L.A. dreaming of stardom. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), a Catholic Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. But surviving a terrible motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others find their way, leading to the surprising realization that he is meant to be a Catholic priest. Despite a devastating health crisis and the skepticism of Church officials and his estranged parents (Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver), Stu pursues his vocation with courage and compassion, inspiring not only those closest to him but countless others along the way.

Father Stu Movie Trailer

Learn More at FatherStuMovie.com

2022-04-04
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Albert Tate - How We Love Matters

Albert Tate is a pastor, public speaker, podcast host and Mississippi native who accepted a call to ministry at 21 years old. Albert graduated with his Bachelor?s degree from Wesley Bible College and is also working towards a Master?s degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. Raised in the church, Albert began to preach at revivals and lead retreats for people eager to grow closer to Jesus. Albert followed God?s lead to Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California. 

In 2011, Albert left Lake Avenue to found Fellowship Monrovia in Monrovia, California which has a loyal congregation and has 20,000 viewers watching its online services. He often speaks at camps, colleges and revivals. He now serves on the board of Azusa Pacific University and the advisory council of the Fuller Youth Institute. He is also deeply involved in international church planting and is a Co-Catalyst of LA Church Planting. Albert is also the teaching pastor at Willow Creek Church. 

Albert hosts the Albert Tate Podcast and Good News Today, a live weekday morning devotional show with thousands of daily viewers. The Albert Tate Podcast features prominent Christian leaders and voices (such as Leonce Crump, Terrell Owens, David Kinnaman, Phil Vischer, and others). Good News Today was started as an encouraging morning devotional at the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic and has evolved into a space for interactive community and a necessary reminder that God is in control in all seasons and situations, even when He seems disobedient. 

To purchase Alberts new book visit HowWeLoveMatters.com

2022-03-30
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The Joy of Music

Fifteen years into a career that began humbly, writing songs in college and touring the southeast in his Honda Accord, Ben Rector found himself in a place where many artists did at the start of a global pandemic: reassessing his reasoning for a career in music in the first place. The internal prodding organically led to a seat back at the piano in his home studio, where Rector processed his findings with the ornate-but-relatable lyricism fans have come to know and love. The end result is his forthcoming album The Joy of Music, due out March 11. Over the course of 12 tracks, the Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter reaffirms his penchant for evocative, piano-pop anthems that touch on family, fame and friendship. Musically, it?s also full of collaborative surprises, showcasing a breathtaking evolution in sound and spirit - leading to what Rector considers his best work to-date. 

The Joy of Music is ?a good microcosm of what the last couple of years of my life have been, which is trying to find joy and peace where I?m at, and finding it,? Ben says. ?I?m in a deep place of gratitude for where I?m at.? 

Indeed, his career has taken him from the challenging beginnings of every up-and?comer, to one of the most successful independent artists to-date - a gate-keeper, of sorts, and the creator of a highly effective career blueprint that continually leads to win after win. He?s amassed over a billion streams across all platforms; played live on a number of national television shows, including Jimmy Kimmel, Conan, The Today Show, and more; had his music featured in over a hundred TV shows, ads, and films including Pretty Little Liars and Castle (his single ?Brand New? is one of the most licensed songs for television and film in the last five years); hit the number one spot on Billboard?s US Folk chart and the number nine spot on their top 200; was an all-star mentor on ABC hit show American Idol alongside Ryan Tedder, Jewel, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, and Joss Stone (among others); sold out three consecutive nights at the legendary Ryman Auditorium as well as countless other theaters and arenas around the country... and that?s just the start. 

Fans of Ben?s musical stylings and persona will be pleased to find the new project marked by introspection, and this time, the results are more profound than ever. 

?I was so excited to wake up every morning and feel like a kid again, making music,? he explains of the recording process. ?I wanted to make mistakes and take chances, and I was just so stoked to chase whatever sounded fun to me. It wasn?t from any sense of obligation, but just a fun wave to ride.? 

?It?s the best that it has been in a long time,? he croons on the album?s centerpiece, ?Living My Best Life.? 

To learn more visit benrectormusic.com

2022-03-23
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Support for Ukraine

Listen in to our conversation with my good friends and LIFE Church pastors, Steve Gambill and Maciek Liziniewicz, who are on the ground in Poland and Love Does Executive Director, Jody Luke. Steve and Maciek are assisting in providing basic needs to over one million Ukrainian refugees seeking shelter in Poland. Additionally they are supporting the logistics effort in order to help those still in Ukraine. Love Does is working alongside them to care for women and children who are particularly vulnerable during this time.

To provide support and receive updates as the situation evolves, please visit lovedoes.org/ukraine.

2022-03-16
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Mission Possible

Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, and a former professional baseball player. The four-time New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and football analyst is most passionate about his work with the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF), whose mission is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The Tim Tebow Foundation is currently fighting for people who can?t fight for themselves in over 70 countries and counting through 4 primary ministry focuses with 16 initiatives. Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters), a speaker, influencer, entrepreneur, and Miss Universe 2017. Tim and Demi live in Jacksonville, Florida, with their three dogs, Chunk, Kobe, and Paris.

You can grab a copy of his new book, "Mission Possible", at timtebow.com/books.

2022-03-09
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Fully Present

Bill Lokey is a mentor, coach and dear friend of mine. He?s been fighting a courageous battle with cancer and shares some of his insights in today?s episode. 

Together with his wife Laurie, Bill conducts workshops for groups and couple?s intensives. Their passion is to help others whose lives have been broken or impaired find the hope of a tenaciously loving God and the healing that leads them to serve the world. 

More importantly, Bill and Laurie love making memories together and with their children and grandchildren! 

To learn more visit BillandLaurieLokey.com

p.s. My new book, Undistracted, launch yesterday! I hope it will help you cut out the things that are distracting you from who you are and lead you to be more fully present where you are. You can check it out at BobGoffBooks.com

2022-03-02
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Becoming Undistracted

I want to talk with you some more about ways we can become less distracted. We can get distracted so easily because there are so many things that we don't want to miss out on. What if we spent a little more time focusing on one thing at a time rather than many things at once? Undistracted releases March 1, 2022 and I hope it helps you focus more on what matters and less on the things trying to distract you. 

You can preorder your copy now if you'd like to get one and join the Undistracted Launch Team!

I'll be out at The Oaks March 18 - 20 celebrating the launch of Undistracted and you're invited to join me. Learn more and register here.

2022-02-23
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Living Undistracted

Join me in this week's episode of the Dream Big podcast as we talk about living undistracted. I wrote my new book, Undistracted, to help you capture your purpose and rediscover your joy. I hope it feels like a reminder from a friend to filter out the parts that don't matter from the parts that do.

The "Undistracted" book comes out 3.1.22 and you can preorder a copy now if you'd like to get one, click here!

 To join the Undistracted Launch Team, click here!

2022-02-16
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Lisa Sharon Harper - Fortune

Leading Christian activist, author and founder of the consulting group Freedom Road, Lisa Sharon Harper has spent three decades researching ten generations of her family history through DNA research, oral histories, interviews and genealogy. In her new book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World?and How to Repair It All (Brazos Press, February 8, 2022), Harper draws on her lifelong journey to know her family?s history to recover the beauty of her heritage, expose the brokenness that race has wrought in America, and cast a vision for collective repair.

Fortune, the name of Harper?s first non-indigenous ancestor born on American soil, bore the brunt of the nation?s first race, gender and citizenship laws. As Harper traces her family?s story through succeeding generations, she shows how American ideas, customs, and laws robbed her ancestors?and the ancestors of so many others?of their humanity and flourishing. As Harper lights a path through national and religious history, she clarifies exactly how and when the world broke and shows the way to redemption for us all. The book culminates with a vision of truth telling, reparation, and forgiveness that leads to beloved community.

Lisa Sharon Harper (LSMA, Columbia University; MFA, University of Southern California) is the founder of Freedom Road, a consulting group dedicated to shrinking the narrative gap. A sought-after speaker, trainer, and consultant with more than 100,000 social media followers, Harper has written several books, including the critically acclaimed The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right. Her work has been featured in the New Yorker, Relevant, Essence, HuffPost, The National Civic Review, and CNN, and she has appeared on PBS's Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, TV One, Fox News, NPR, and Al Jazeera America. Harper previously served as chief church engagement officer at Sojourners, where she mobilized the church to engage campaigns on immigration reform and racial justice. She has researched her family's origins for three decades and presented on her ancestors' achievements at the African American Civil War Museum. Harper lives in the same Philadelphia neighborhood where three generations of her ancestors lived. 

- Bob

To learn more, visit LisaSharonHarper.com

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2022-02-02
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Zach Windahl - Cutting Out the Distractions

Zach Windahl has helped thousands of people understand the Bible better and grow closer to God. He runs The Brand Sunday and is the author of several books including The Bible Study, The Best Season Planner, and Launch with God. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife Gisela and their mini bernedoodle, Nyla. Be on the lookout for his new book, See the Good, which releases in November.

You can connect with Zach on social media @zachwindahl and learn more about The Brand Sundy by visiting thebrandsunday.com.

- Bob

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2022-01-19
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Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O?Neal is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter, producer and composer who makes music under the name of Sleeping at Last. His music is often heard on TV and Film (Grey's Anatomy, The Twilight Saga, Ellen, The Fault In Our Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Criminal Minds, Bones, Ads for Budweiser, Mercedes and more). After many years of making full-length albums and touring, Sleeping At Last began writing long-form series of songs. 

He is currently working on the final chapter of his Atlas project, ?Atlas: III? (25+ songs inspired by voluntary human development - what we do with all that we?re given). ?Atlas: I? contained 30 songs inspired by the origins of the Universe. "Atlas: II" explored the theme of involuntary human development throughout 25 songs, including 9 inspired by The Enneagram of personality. 

In 2016, The Sleeping At Last Podcast began, in which Ryan explains the process and inspiration behind his music, one song at a time. 

Visit SleepingAtLast.com to learn more!

2022-01-12
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Becca Stevens - Practically Divine

This week on the Dream Big Podcast I am joined by my dear friend Becca Stevens. Becca is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice initiatives, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Drawing from 25 years of leadership in mission-driven work, Becca leads important conversations across the country with an inspiring message that love is the strongest force for change in the world. Her newest book is Practically Divine, published by Harper Horizons, and is available to order now.

You can learn more about Becca Stevens by visiting www.beccastevens.org.

-Bob

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

2022-01-05
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Returning Civil Dialogue to Your Family & Friends

It would be hard to find a church community, group of friends, or family who haven't suffered from the breakdown of dialogue over the past couple of years. All across the country, family members are refusing to speak to one another, friends have blocked each other on social media, and people refuse to return to their churches. 

It's hard to dream for peace, reconciliation, or redemption when there's so much conflict and misunderstanding. As we head into the holidays, when so many people are carrying the burden of fractured relationships, we wanted to bring someone who could help guide us through difficult relationships and bring empathy and dialogue back where it belongs.

Christy Vines is the President & CEO of Ideos, a Christian organization focused on engaging empathy and empathic intelligence in spaces of conflict, division and polarization. She is a California-based expert on issues at the intersection of faith, social/cultural polarization, and conflict transformation. 

In addition to holding various leadership roles with the RAND Corporation, Institute for Global Engagement, and the American Security Project, her published articles and op-eds have appeared in outlets like the Washington Post, Religion News Service, Capital Commentary, and Christianity Today. She has a Master?s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University?s Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. in Sociology with a quantitative analysis emphasis.

On January 5th, Christy and her team at the Ideos Institute are releasing a new documentary film, Dialogue Lab: America. What happens when twelve Americans with wildly opposing viewpoints gather together to engage in empathy and dialogue? Go to nationdaldayofdialogue.com to sign up to view the film, and bring a film screening event to your family room, church, or small group of friends. 

- Bob

 P.S. We'd also like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks January 10-12 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. 

The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen.

The recipe for success pairs Bob?s expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get focused attention and a tangible action plan. As a result, space is limited so reserve your spot today.

We can?t wait to Dream Big with you at The Oaks!

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2021-12-22
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Ellie Holcomb - Fighting Words

There?s no escaping hardships in life. Nobody gets a hall pass on setbacks, conflict, heartache, or disappointment. How you respond, though, is a choice- it?s up to you. Certainly worrying and feeling overwhelmed are normal responses, but you don?t need to get stuck there. 

Maybe you?ve been blessed to have some amazing role models who taught you how to turn your heart towards God with vulnerability, prayer, and faith. If not, that?s okay- it?s never too late to learn how. That?s why I?m always so encouraged to spend time with friends who mentor me in their understanding of God and faith, and why I love sharing them with you, too. This week, we?re bringing the bright light of Ellie Holcomb to the Dream Big Podcast to talk about her new book, a devotional called Fighting Words, that will be a gift to your life.  

For eight years, Ellie Holcomb recorded and toured full-time with her husband's band, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, before stepping off the road when her first child was born. Her solo debut, As Sure As The Sun (2014), landed her a Top 10 hit on Christian radio with "The Broken Beautiful" and a GMA Dove Award for "New Artist of the Year." Her critically-acclaimed sophomore LP, Red Sea Road, followed in 2017. In subsequent years, Holcomb has released two children's books - each with a companion EP of original music written specifically for kids, the second of which earned her a Dove Award for "Children's Album of the Year," in 2020. This summer she released her third full-length solo project, Canyon, to much acclaim. "A deeper sorrow, a higher hope; to be broken is to be human," Ellie Holcomb says to sum up the content of her latest album. Holcomb most recently performed and interviewed on The TODAY Show with Amy Grant for the special FAITHFUL Project. She and her husband Drew Holcomb have also partnered with Tennessee Tourism for a campaign where they've also released two songs earlier this year. Last year, the Holcombs invited their fans into their home virtually nightly for their now-famed Kitchen Covers during the height of the pandemic.

Ellie announces the release of her first devotional book: Fighting Words - 100 Days of Speaking Truth into the Darkness (B&H Publishing), on October 15, 2021. Named after one of her hit songs, "Fighting Words," Holcomb has penned a journaling devotional book filled with encouraging, honest reflections and questions to help you process scripture. Fighting Words is a place where you can wrestle, respond to, and take hold of precious truths in God's Word to help you push back the lies that so often consume, distract, and destroy us.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

Come to Dream Big with Bob Goff at the Oaks

Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks January 10-12 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. 

The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen.

The recipe for success pairs Bob?s...

2021-12-15
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Danielle Walker - Finding Health and Hope

When you?re going through something awful and tragic, it?s impossible to imagine the good parts that will come. You can?t see the resilience you?re building, the faith that you?re constructing, or the wrestling that turns into confident hope someday. But that?s how life works, especially when we choose to lean towards God during those difficult seasons. 

Maybe you?re going through one of those difficult moments right now. If not, perhaps you?ll find yourself there at some point in the future. Regardless, we know how helpful it can be to hear someone else?s journey of pain, loss, and recovery, and how it can spur on hope inside of us. That?s why we wanted to hear about bestselling cookbook author Danielle Walker?s life. 

Danielle Walker is a New York Times bestselling author (Against All Grain, Meals Made Simple, Celebrations, Eat What You Love, Food Saved Me) health advocate and self-trained chef. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at age 22 and suffering for many years, Danielle found health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Inspired by her own health journey, Danielle shares her gluten-free recipes on her blog as a beacon of hope for others. Her latest book, Food Saved Me: My Journey of Finding Health and Hope through the Power of Food, is now available. 

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

Come to Dream Big with Bob Goff at the Oaks

Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks January 10-12 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. 

The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen.

The recipe for success pairs Bob?s expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get focused attention and a tangible action plan. As a result, space is limited so reserve your spot today.

We can?t wait to Dream Big with you at The Oaks!

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2021-12-08
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Michael Todd - Crazy Faith

Anything bold you do in life requires an element of risk. People might not understand what you?re doing, or openly disagree. You might not know if it?s all going to work out- there?s risk involved. 

But anything worth doing is worth taking those risks. The question is, what will you do with the uncertainty? Where will you put your trust and faith?

As pastor and author Mike Todd says, ?That dream God has given you might seem crazy right now, but what seems crazy in one season will be counted as faith in another.?

This week we invited Mike Todd, the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK on to the Dream Big Podcast. Mike and his wife, Natalie, are highly sought after speakers and leaders that have ministered and spoken in many churches and events, both domestically and internationally, all while leading Transformation Church where they reach over 5,000 people in physical attendance and over 20,000 people live online every week. Pastor Michael and Natalie live in Tulsa with four beautiful children?Isabella, Michael Jr., Ava, and Gia Todd.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

It's always difficult this time of year to grasp how quickly the days move along. It seems like just a few weeks ago summer was winding down and school was starting. Now, we find ourselves suddenly thrust into a fast-paced race to the finish line. 

But, there's another reality happening just under the surface. It's the season of Advent, and we can easily miss it.

What is Advent all about? With the temptation to get wrapped up in gift-buying, relatives to visit, and year-end work responsibilities, the primary invitation God gives us is to recognize and interact with his presence. He is doing something new, right now, in your everyday life.

INTRODUCING ADVENT WITH BOB GOFF

So, this year, we put together a unique digital course called Advent with Bob Goff. What is it?

Nine teaching videos with Bob through two themes: Expectant and Presence

Guided meditations and reflection questions you can use for personal reflection or as a discussion guide with your friends or family

Lifetime access to the content

P.S. If you're already signed up for Bob Weekly, you'll receive these videos there- so no need to sign up for this! ]

Come to Dream Big with Bob Goff at the Oaks

Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks December 6-8 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. 

The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen.

The recipe for success pairs Bob?s expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get focused attention and a tangible action plan. As a result, space is limited so reserve your spot...

2021-12-01
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Allison Trowbridge - Writing the Stories of Your Life

If you're like me, then you want the story of your life to make a big splash- a meaningful impact in the world. The most important part of that, of course, is the way you live your life. The other part is how you reflect on the life that you're living. I try to do that through the stories I tell. 

If you want to make an impact with your words, then you're going to want to listen to today's new podcast episode and take a load of notes. 

Allison Trowbridge is the founder and CEO of Copper (https://copperbooks.com), a platform using curated content to help people gather in meaningful community. She's also the host of the "Pub Date" podcast, where she interviews authors launching their books to market and gets the story behind the story they are sharing with the world. Allison published her book, ?Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning? in 2017 with HarperCollins while completing her MBA at Oxford?s Said Business School. She became obsessed with publishing after witnessing a handful of books ignite the global anti-slavery movement, where she worked for nearly a decade leading marketing, fundraising, and international campaigns. 

- Bob 

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Become a Certified Dream Big Coach

There are people who are one coaching session away from radically changing the trajectory of their lives. We all dream about making a difference in other people's lives. Some of us are called to make a deliberate, focused impact through the work of coaching.

It's what we're all wired for- to make a real difference. More than just the desire, though, affecting change in other people's lives is serious business, with core competencies and tools you can learn and implement. There are people close to you who...

Feel like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

Were hoping that it would've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Wondering if this life is as good as it gets. 

Who will intervene and guide them to a different reality?

Become a Certified Dream Big Coach

Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks December 6-8 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. 

The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen.

The recipe for success pairs Bob?s expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get...

2021-11-24
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Shauna Niequist - Discovering New Ways of Living

It's normal to be resistant about stepping out of your comfort zone and into something you aren't familiar with. Why wouldn't you be hesitant? That's where the unknown is and where the danger lies. But, as we talk about on the episode today, "You don't have to know everything about something in order to walk into it."

This week we're thrilled to have our good friend, Shauna Niequist on the Dream Big Podcast.  

Shauna Niequist is the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor, Present Over Perfect and the new Present Over Perfect Guided Journal. She is married to Aaron, and they live in New York City with their sons, Henry and Mac. Shauna is a bookworm, a storyteller, and a passionate gatherer of people, especially around the table.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

Also on the episode:

Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

Become a Certified Dream Big Coach

There are people who are one coaching session away from radically changing the trajectory of their lives. We all dream about making a difference in other people's lives. Some of us are called to make a deliberate, focused impact through the work of coaching.

It's what we're all wired for- to make a real difference. More than just the desire, though, affecting change in other people's lives is serious business, with core competencies and tools you can learn and implement. There are people close to you who...

Feel like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

Were hoping that it would've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Wondering if this life is as good as it gets. 

Who will intervene and guide them to a different reality?

Become a Certified Dream Big Coach

Also, we have two Dream Big live workshops coming up in December and January. Join Bob Goff at The Oaks December 6-8 for a three-day experience and bring your dreams along! What better way to prepare for the new year than to prioritize your dreams, set some goals, and make them a reality. Your dream might seem ridiculous, but not here. The bigger your dreams are, the better. 

The Dream Big framework is Bob's personal outline to dream execution in a straightforward 7-step approach. You'll spend 3 days hearing from Bob's experiences and collaboration with a tight-knit collective of other dreamers like you. During the sessions, Bob will help you stop hitting the wall and repeating the same mistakes when trying to start your dream. He'll come alongside and show you how to make room in your everyday life to make your goals happen.

The recipe for success pairs Bob?s expertise with an intimate, small group setting where your dream will get focused attention and a tangible action plan. As a result, space is limited so reserve your spot today.

We can?t wait to Dream Big with you at The Oaks!

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2021-11-17
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Derwin Gray - Dreaming for Broken Barriers

It?s a uniquely challenging time to imagine a world without barriers, not to mention racial justice and peace. The conflict in our culture seems to get more palpable and explicit every day. 

Let this week?s conversation with pastor, author, and former NFL player Derwin Gray be a seed of hope and a foundation for how we all move forward into compassion and grace. 

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has written several books, most recently the bestselling The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness. Gray and his wife Vicki have been married since 1992 and have two adult children.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. 

Sign up for the Dream Big Academy

2021-11-10
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Kirsten Powers - Saved by Grace

Over the past couple of years, most of us are feeling the negative effects of a world in turmoil. It?s hard to escape, even if you do your best to avoid the news or social media. There?s almost a palpable negative energy in our world these days. 

The question is, how do we learn how to be engaged in the world and yet not overwhelmed by toxicity or conflict? How can we find a way to turn to faith, hope, and love rather than critique or contempt? 

Kirsten Powers is a New York Times bestselling author, USA Today columnist, and senior political analyst for CNN, where she appears regularly on Anderson Cooper 360, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, and The Lead with Jake Tapper. Her writing has been published in The Washington Post, Elle, The Daily Beast, The Wall Street Journal, The Dallas Morning News, The New York Observer, Salon, the New York Post, and The American Prospect online. Raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Powers lives in Washington, D.C, with her fiancé, Robert Draper, and their two fur children, Lucy and Bill.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. 

Sign up for the Dream Big Academy

2021-11-03
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Laura Story - So Long, Normal

It's always tempting to try to live up to the expectations other people have of us. Even if our past is marked by success, it's burdensome to try to keep that up. 

Normally, most of us keep at it- we keep striving the fulfill the expectations we think people have of who we are and what we do. It can feel overwhelming or frightening to imagine dealing with their disappointment with us. 

Fortunately, we don't have to get stuck in normal- we are new creations every day. This week on the podcast we dig into that conversation with my friend, Laura Story. 

About Laura and her Latest Book In the shifting (or even collapsing) of everything familiar in life, you don?t have to wring your hands in fear. Push past the loss of your ?normal? with bestselling author and Bible teacher Laura Story, and step into the new story God is writing for you.

You've been faced with circumstances beyond your control. Your plans are altered. But you have the blessing of a Father who loves you enough to take off the training wheels and place his beloved child in the best possible scenario for your good and growth. So Long, Normal guides you to leave behind the idols of comfort, caution, and routine so you can live strong and well, even when life takes an unwelcome turn.

In her confessional, conversational style, worship leader, Bible teacher, and Christian recording artist Laura Story weaves her own personal stories with examples from Scripture of characters whose lives were upended by unexpected (and undesired) change.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more-

2021-10-27
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Philip Yancey - Putting Faith Back Together

If you?ve participated in a community of faith before, you?ve probably quickly realized what most people eventually discover- it?s filled with a bunch of imperfect people. Whether you go to a megachurch or a local community church, it?s not uncommon for us to have experiences that get us more than a little off-kilter and disoriented about our faith. Sometimes, we can even get the wires all crossed and mistake who God is with what people speaking in His name do. 

The question is, how do we think through our faith and our relationship to the church well? How can we integrate our experiences and rediscover a faith in God that?s marked by love and grace?

I doubt there?s anyone who can speak more wisely about that than Philip Yancey. 

Philip Yancey has authored over 25 books, in which he has wrestled with God, with the Church, and with fellow believers. After surviving a church background of what he now calls ?toxic faith,? he ultimately came to know a God of grace and beauty. With a journalistic, story-telling style, he invites readers to accompany him as he probes the deepest mysteries of the Christian faith, and challenges readers to live as followers of Jesus.

Many have done so. His books have sold more than 15 million copies in English, and have been translated into 40 languages worldwide. Philip?s bestselling titles include What?s So Amazing About Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew. His most recent book is a memoir, Where the Light Fell, released by Convergent Books on October 5th.

Philip Yancey and his wife lived in downtown Chicago before moving to the foothills of Colorado, where they enjoy mountain climbing, skiing, wildlife, and many other delights of the Rocky Mountains.

P.S. We'd like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The...

2021-10-20
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Levi Lusko - Rediscovering Childlike Faith

With all of the serious things happening in the world, it?s easy to feel overwhelmed or even bummed out. It?s hard to go through your normal routines and carry out your obligations while carrying the stress of the world on your shoulders. Sometimes, if you?re like me, you feel a level of anxiety to fix everything, or at least do something heroic to make a big splash and try to change where everything is headed.

But God isn?t asking us to be a hero necessarily, he?s asking us to participate. What?s the best way to jump in? With the same playful, open-hearted attitude a kid would have. To show up, ready to play, willing to say yes to the adventure God has for us. 

This week on the Dream Big Podcast, we invited my friend Levi Lusko to share his recent children?s book and the message behind it we all need to hear.

Levi Lusko is the founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, located in Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah and everywhere online. He is the bestselling author of ?Through the Eyes of a Lion,? ?Swipe Right,? and ?I Declare War.?  

Levi also travels the world speaking about Jesus. Through television, online streaming, and Levi and his wife Jennie?s bestselling books, their ministry reaches around the world. They enjoy family days, getting outside, good coffee and sharing new experiences. The Lusko family includes one son: Lennox, and four daughters: Alivia, Daisy, Clover, and Lenya, who is in Heaven.

Learn more about Levi Lusko at:

Website: levilusko.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/levilusko 

Instagram: @levilusko 

Twitter: @levilusko 

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3eLgwRT

Roar Like a Lion: www.roarlikealionbook.com/

We'd also like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for...

2021-10-13
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John Mark Comer - The Flag in the Sand

Sometimes, without realizing it, we can find ourselves off track from the life we?re meant to live. Or, to put it another way, we wake up one day with a sense that we?re living someone else?s life; we?re in the wrong story.

Maybe you might even say it?s a good story- it?s just not the right one for you. Most of us didn?t find a lot of clarity about ourselves- our identity and purpose especially, when we were younger. No one helped us wrestle with the big questions, but we had to make decisions about what to do with our lives nonetheless. So we went down a path hoping it would all work out. 

But what do you do when you discover that the path you?re on doesn?t lead you to the person you?re becoming, or it doesn?t help you express your deepest values? It?s those types of questions that remind me to talk with my wise friend, John Mark Comer. 

John Mark is the founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, a teacher and writer with Practicing the Way, and the author of six books: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, God has a Name, Garden City, Loveology, My Name is Hope, and his newest: Live No Lies.

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar...

2021-10-06
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Max Lucado - Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow

We just returned from a bus tour, visiting with friends from Tulsa to Charlotte. One consistent theme I heard from hundreds of conversations was about finding hope again after nearly two years of what our world has gone through.

In the words of my friend, Max, ?Don?t measure the height of the mountain. Ponder the power of the one who made it. Don?t tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. Your problem is not that your problem is so big, but that your view of God is too small.? Listen in for more of his wise words in this week?s episode.

Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and bestselling author who, in his own words, ?writes books for people who don?t read books.? He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him.

His newest book, You Were Made for This Moment: Courage For Today and Hope for Tomorrow (Thomas Nelson, September 2021), is a relevant and timely release for a society still reeling from racial divides, political strife, and a global pandemic. 

Also on the episode:

Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. 

Sign up for the Dream Big Academy

2021-09-29
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Bob Goff - Transitioning Well

Whether you feel it acutely or not, today marks a new season. As the long, hot summer days wane, and the shorter, crisp days of autumn come upon us, it's a natural moment to pause and pay attention to the transitions of our lives, too.

So, we wanted to put together a special episode this week that can help you take an appropriate pause and reflect on the bigger things that are happening. We're taking a look back, too, as we pull a few excerpts from previous conversations we've had on the podcast.

We'd also like to extend to you a free month of our exclusive Bob Weekly content. All you have to do is click this link and sign up for a month of video teachings and a guided curriculum. 

All my best to you this fall season.

- Bob

 

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Producer & Co-host: Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail.

Sign...

2021-09-22
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Paul Burns - Driven by Identity Not Circumstances

It?s easy to get distracted by our circumstances- whether it?s how our body feels, an urgent problem to solve at work, a house filled with noisy kids, or the latest news headline. Our distractions are just that- distractions from what?s most important. 

So what does it look like to navigate through those distractions? We can?t control the world around us, but we can develop habits that help us stay focused and centered. 

There aren?t many people I?ve run across who do better at living a focused, centered life than my friend, Paul Burns. 

Paul Burns is a believer, builder, maker, dreamer, husband, father and also happens to be a senior executive at Twitter. At Twitter, Paul helps brands, businesses and people see the power of conversation to change the world. Paul believes that when we begin to have more open, healthy and loving conversations (especially about the things we disagree on), we are one step closer to looking more like Jesus. When he's not at Twitter, Paul helps lead a non-profit organization called Matthew House where he helps inspire hope, restore dignity and empower independence for refugees around the world (matthewhouse.ca). Paul lives in Toronto with his wife Olivia and two boys Anderson & Wesley and can be found on Twitter and Instagram @paulburns 

Also on the episode:

Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. 

2021-09-15
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Sheila Walsh - Choosing Authenticity

We all want to be known- it?s a deep need inside of everyone. We want to have people in our lives we can count on to hold onto us even when we lose it a little. But, that gets tricky. 

On one hand, we don?t want to be a bummer to our friends. We don?t want to weigh them down. On the other hand, we want to be people others can count on. We want to build ideas, companies, and lives that are strong and put together. But, when life gets too much, or when we experience loss or trauma, the worst thing possible is to realize you?re on your own. 

Maybe you?re going through something difficult right now. Or, perhaps you have something painful that you?ve been holding onto. If you don?t, you certainly will in the future- there?s no escaping hardship, pain, or loss no matter what path you?re on. So, what will it look like to build the type of authentic connections you really need?

I?m so glad we could have my friend, Sheila Walsh, on the podcast to help us navigate these big ideas. 

??Sheila Walsh grew up in Scotland and has spoken to over six million women around the world. Her passion is being a Bible teacher, making God?s Word practical, and sharing her own story of how God met her when she was at her lowest point and lifted her up again. Sheila loves writing, has sold almost six million books and is a national bestselling author. She is also the cohost of the television program Life Today, airing in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, with almost one billion potential viewers daily. Calling Texas home, Sheila lives in Dallas with her husband, Barry; her son, Christian; and two little dogs, Tink and Maggie, who rule the roost.

Also on the episode:

Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

The Dream Big Academy

Living a focused, engaged life of love, adventure, and impact shouldn't be a mystery.

It's what we're all wired for, it's what we all long for. But, it's not the norm. From all the places I've traveled to and the people I've met, I know that most people don't experience that kind of life. They feel...

Like they're missing out on a different life, a life that others seem to experience.

That it should've all just worked out by now, but it hasn't.

Frankly, like they're languishing- and this must be as good as it gets. 

But, there's so much more...

That's why we started putting these digital courses together. I can't travel everywhere, and not everyone can travel to me. But, what if there was a way to share life together and walk through these simple ideas I've been learning?

Before, we've released these courses one at a time. Then we'd close the registration. But through the pandemic, we learned that a LOT of people want to keep growing, and they're looking for a framework they can trust. 

So, we put them all together- 6 interactive digital courses. Two specifically designed to help you identify and unleash your big ambitions. One for budding authors. Another for speakers. A course for your family. A course for your career. With more coming in the future.

And, since we already have Bob Weekly as a monthly subscription for exclusive content, we threw that in there, too. 

The Dream Big Academy is the place to go for people wanting to get serious about the shape of their lives. 

I'd love for you to learn more- maybe even watch a short webinar we put together that goes into more detail. 

Sign up for the Dream Big Academy

2021-09-08
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Richard Rohr - Finding & Living From the Center

In our busy, frenetic world, it?s easy to slip into a mode of living that looks and feels a lot like autopilot. We go through the motions, move through our calendars, and rinse and repeat each day. In so many ways the life we long for and the life we?re designed for remains out of our grasp. 

So, for so many people, we try to shake things up. We sign up for a sprint triathlon. We announce to our friends we?re launching a podcast. We start planning a vacation or a bathroom remodel. For a time, it works. We feel more present, alive, and focused. 

But then the autopilot mode returns. 

What does it look like to find an alternative reality? To lean into a different way of thinking, and a new way of living? I can?t think of anyone who can help us find that way better than Father Richard Rohr.

Father Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher who bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism and traditions of action and contemplation.?He is the founder of the?Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC)?and academic Dean of the Living School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he has lived since 1986. For over fifty years, Father Richard?s personal experience of God?s infinite and transforming love has inspired his lifelong work of helping to remove the barriers that keep people from knowing God?s love for themselves. He teaches how God?s grace guides us to our birthright as beings made of Divine Love. He is the author of numerous books, including?The Universal Christ, The Wisdom Pattern, Everything Belongs, and?Falling Upward.

READ: Universal Christ, by Richard Rohr

Resource page: http://universalchrist.org

Book URL: https://store.cac.org/collections/all/products/the-universal-christ

Description: In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus?s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center.

Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God?s constant, unfolding work in the world. ?God loves things by becoming them,? he writes, and Jesus?s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God?except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator?s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet.

Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.

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2021-09-01
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Taylor Hughes - The Road to Wonder

For some people, it?s a really big deal to feel like they?re in control. When life throws them curveballs (or worse), cue the anxiety or frustration.

For others, they spend quite a bit of energy trying to avoid complexity or surprises. They prefer life to happen in a predictable way, and like it when they can switch into autopilot mode.

But, reality doesn?t work either way.

In the wise words of my pal, Taylor Hughes, "Your life is not a puzzle to be solved, it is a mystery to enjoy!" Sometimes we need to be redirected to be able to see the wonder happening all around us. 

Taylor Hughes fell in love with the art of illusion when his parents bought him a magic kit for his 7th birthday. More than 30 years and 3,000 shows later, Taylor has become known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling. He is a favorite at Hollywood?s famed Magic Castle, a highly sought after Keynote Presenter and has a special on Amazon Prime called '?Chasing Wonder?.

Taylor?s new book, The Road to Wonder: Finding the Extra in Your Ordinary, is now available for pre-order. 

Taylor is married to his high school sweetheart Katie and they live in Southern California with their two daughters Madelyn and Kennedy.

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

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2021-08-25
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Katherine Wolf - Hope That Heals

There?s very little in life that?s predictable or promised- except for the guarantee of the unexpected to happen. Whether it?s a small thing like getting stuck in traffic or a big thing like getting stuck inside for over a year, how do you find yourself responding?

Although we can?t predict or control what happens to us, we can certainly choose how we?ll respond. Nobody more beautifully demonstrates that than my dear friend, Katherine Wolf. 

Katherine is a communicator and advocate. She married her husband Jay in 2004 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Their son, James was born in 2007, and six months later Katherine?s life nearly ended with a catastrophic stroke. Miraculously, she survived and continues her recovery to this day, including having a miracle baby, John in 2015. Katherine and Jay have shared their journey of steadfast hope through their books, Hope Heals and Suffer Strong, and at speaking events both live and online before millions. Together, they founded Hope Heals camp, a community for families with disabilities like them. Katherine, Jay, and their two sons live in the Atlanta area. To connect, visit hopeheals.com or @hopeheals

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2021-08-18
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Charlotte Gambill - Saying Yes to Adventure

One of the most consistent themes we keep returning to is the theme of daring to take great risks. There?s something hardwired in so many of us that want to avoid risks at all costs, so we create lives that are routine, consistent, and safe. 

The problem is, as the famous quote says, we can easily slip into ?leading lives of quiet desperation?, and miss out on who we?re meant to be. 

For me, it often takes seeing a real-life example of what an adventurous life looks like that knocks me out of my self-preservation orientation. Charlotte Gambill is that person for me.

With over 25 years in church leadership, Charlotte has committed her life to teach, train and invest in others with a passion to see each person connect with their God given purpose. Both locally and globally she has become a sought-after speaker and teacher. From training teams to helping bring strategic leadership and discipleship in a variety of church settings across the world.

She is also the founder of Cherish women?s conference, a global gathering of women and has launched We Are One and the Cherish foundation initiatives that are bringing the power of kindness into the most broken of places. Author of 14 books, co-founder of the Dare To Be movement, teaching pastor at Church of the Highlands, USA.

Charlotte also serves alongside her husband Steve leading Life Church with five campuses across Europe. Her deepest joy in all of this is building her family first. Happily married to Steve for over 25 years they have two teenage children Hope Cherish and Noah Brave.

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Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

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2021-08-11
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