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Life will give us reasons to feel discouraged, disheartened and broken. We choose to take from these moments reasons to find courage, hope and wholeness. When life tries to crack us, we choose to crack up. When we are too weary, we seek strength. When life feels too dark, we remind ourselves from words in the Hebrews “we are not of them who draw back.” Rather we choose to move forward Together. Cydni and Sher discuss stories from the scriptures, history and their own experiences finding a co ...
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge this week comes from Billy Graham, who said, “If you really want to build discipline in your life, take time to read the Word of God every day.” Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the firs…
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Send us a text Have you ever considered why the Pilgrims needed discipline to succeed on their journey? Neither did Cydni and Sher—until this conversation. Join us today as we explore what motivational self-help goat yoga gurus say about self-discipline and apply it to our spirituality. Is there more freedom in following God’s law, or does it make …
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to take time every day in November to recognize and be grateful for seomthing in your life. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free…
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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Cydni and Sher discuss the inspiring journey of the Pilgrims in celebration of Thanksgiving. They explore the Pilgrims' resilience, faith, and gratitude despite numerous hardships, including persecution, a harrowing Atlantic crossing, and a brutal first winter. Sher sets sail on the history of the Pilgrims, whi…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge this week is to pick one of the four Beatitudes we did not cover in depth: “Blessed are the pure in heart,” “Blessed are the merciful,” “Blessed are the peacemakers,” or “Blessed are those who are persecuted for my name’s sake.” Study it as if you were preparing t…
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Send us a text Cydni and Sher wrap up October’s Beatitudes theme. Naturally, they chose the topic closest to eating and drinking, given their passion for both. They really love water! Sher explains what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, drawing insights from the Declaration of Independence and George Washington. Together, they summar…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to actively seek out the spiritual gift of meekness. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sur…
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Send us a text With a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, Cydni and Sher examine meekness as a Christ-like attribute characterized by strength, teachability, and self-restraint. The discussion features historical and real-life examples, including Moses Malangu's story, the leadership of George Washington, and Cyd’s near-perfect egolessness. We…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you this week to spend time reflecting on moments when you have been in a state of mourning and felt comfort. Journal about it, pray about it, and spend time pondering it. Your experience of mourning can be used to lift others and glorify God. Sponsor: Finley Law F…
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Send us a text When discussing mourning from the Beatitudes, it’s common to note that mourning means more than just grieving. Have you considered exactly what else it entails? Today, Cydni and Sher explore deeper meanings such as regret, sorrow, and longing. Sher quotes Brother Hirst, who teaches us that our Lord comes to us in our deepest and dark…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge comes from Sister Browning: to get on your knees and pour your heart out to God, with the hope that He cares about you and your problems. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step …
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Send us a text Being poor in cash or athletic abilities won’t land you a six-figure income, but being poor in spirit will inherit you the Kingdom of God. In this episode, hosts Cydni and Sher discuss the first of the Beatitudes: "Blessed are the poor in spirit." Cydni and Sher have a conversation about various interpretations of humility and its ro…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you this week to read the Sermon on the Mount, which is found in Matthew, chapters five through seven. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for…
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Send us a text This Week's Challenge We challenge you this week to read the Sermon on the Mount, which is found in Matthew, chapters five through seven. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation with Chris Fin…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge this week is to give one percent more of yourself to anything that you are working on right now. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a fr…
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Send us a text We live in a world full of conveniences, quick delivery, and instant rewards. Has actual work become a lost art? In today’s episode, Cydni and Sher roll up their sleeves to discuss the benefits of hard work. The conversation includes stories from Jamestown, the Nephites' preparation for siege, and the brother of Jared from the Book o…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to be more patient. When you're about to lose your cool—whether in the carpool line, with a stranger, or with a family member—we encourage you to practice the pause and choose patience. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for th…
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Send us a text Sher has now patiently put up with Cydni as a podcast co-host for over a year. Today, she draws on all that real-life experience as they both discuss the topic of patience. Sher shares insights from a talk she loved, offering valuable perspectives and ideas. Meanwhile, Cydni contributes some playful nonsense, giving Sher the opportun…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge this week is for you to amplify the joy in your life. We encourage you to sit down and write every little thing you're grateful for, without stopping, until you feel that gratitude throughout your entire being. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Plann…
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Send us a text September is close enough to Christmas for Sher, apparently. That’s why, in this week’s episode, you'll find Christmas carols and holiday advice. Cydni shares insightful advice from author Rhonda Byrne, reminding us that while you can’t be 100% positive all the time, you can strive to be at least 51% positive. This was especially hel…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to connect with history. Learn something about world history or your family history that will deepen your roots and instill a love for where you come from. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.…
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Send us a text We all have the ingredients in our lives to either view it as a nightmare or witness real miracles. We can look back on personal and world history and choose to grow bitter, deepen our fears, and allow anger to overtake us—or we can choose to learn and appreciate what has been accomplished before us. Sher discusses just how important…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge This week, take a moment to sit in silence and recall a time when the Savior showed up for you. Reflect on it, feel it again, and remember—it’s on the rock of our Redeemer that we must build. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected …
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Send us a text Cydni and Sher discuss the importance of building a solid spiritual foundation, reminding us that we're all God's children and He loves us—no exceptions! Through personal stories and scripture, they explore the strength and peace that come from rooting our lives in God's love. They also tackle overcoming doubts, experiencing God's un…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge this week is to focus on faith over fear. There are many reasons to feel fear in our world, but there are also many reasons to find the good. We challenge you to partner with God and move forward in faith, knowing that He loves you. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comp…
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Send us a text When we are consumed with fear, doubt, and worry, we leave little room to trust God. Cydni is reminded by her 8-year-old daughter that although we often feel fear, we can take action anyway. Cydni also learns how not to do a spray tan. Sher brings to life one of her favorites, "Man in the Arena." We are reminded that being in the are…
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Our challenge this week is to pray for courage in your life. Pray you will have the strength to stand for your beliefs and your faith in Christ. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peac…
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Send us a text In this episode, Cydni and Sher discuss the importance of standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s difficult. They explore historical and biblical examples, including Martha Washington, Esther, Ruth, and Mary, highlighting how their faith and courage brought about positive change. Through personal anecdotes and insightful …
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to spend time asking the questions, Is God real? Are you His? Also, feel free to go back and answer each of the questions from the professionals. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the …
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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Cydni and Sher share an uplifting message of hope and discuss the importance of building a strong foundation based on core beliefs. They explore personal stories and experiences that highlight how foundational beliefs shape our lives, influence our decisions, and provide stability during challenging times. They…
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Send us a text Welcome to our 2024 Summer Special! In the month of July, we have the opportunity to learn from Sher in the way she taught in her classroom. For the next five weeks, we will dive into her students' favorite topics from American history. We will study the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, the Boston Massacre, the Battle …
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Send us a text Welcome to our 2024 Summer Special! In the month of July, we have the opportunity to learn from Sher in the way she taught in her classroom. For the next five weeks, we will dive into her students' favorite topics from American history. We will study the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, the Boston Massacre, the Battle …
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Send us a text Welcome to our 2024 Summer Special! In the month of July, we have the opportunity to learn from Sher in the way she taught in her classroom. For the next five weeks, we will dive into her students' favorite topics from American history. We will study the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, the Boston Massacre, the Battle …
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Send us a text Welcome to our 2024 Summer Special! In the month of July, we have the opportunity to learn from Sher in the way she taught in her classroom. For the next five weeks, we will dive into her students' favorite topics from American history. We will study the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, the Boston Massacre, the Battle …
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Send us a text Welcome to our 2024 Summer Special! In the month of July, we have the opportunity to learn from Sher in the way she taught in her classroom. For the next five weeks, we will dive into her students' favorite topics from American history. We will study the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, the Boston Massacre, the Battle …
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to actively and deliberately have more fun. Experience more joy right now, no matter your circumstances. Come up with your own idea to encourage others to have fun, or leave an anonymous positive note for someone to find that will brighten their day. Sponsor: F…
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Send us a text Who would have thought that the years of all-day bike riding, drinking from the garden hose, and crawdad fishing could be as important as they actually were? In a very serious world, we learn how important it is to take time to play. Cydni discusses Peter Gray's research findings on how mammals must play in order to survive. That is …
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Send us a text Welcome to our Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Be the best liar in your neighborhood. Okay, just kidding. We challenge you to be more open-minded and to seek more truth. When you pray, we encourage you to pray for an open mind and an open heart that will allow you to accept more truth into your life. Sponsor: Finley Law Fir…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why people lie? This episode dives into the motivations behind our everyday deceptions, from self-protection to social niceties. We discuss how limited perspectives can lead to partial truths, supported by a fascinating study that reveals just how frequently we fib. Cydni shares how a lie led to a happy marriage, and Sh…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge This week, we challenge you to take some time to write something down. Write in a journal, or write a nice note or text to someone. If something has been causing you grief, we challenge you to write it down with the intention of tearing it up. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Compreh…
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Send us a text Today is a battle between what science says about journaling and what Cydni and Sher’s lived experiences of reading journals from their past felt like. Science and psychology suggest that you will be less stressed, more reflective, and happier if you write things down. Cydni argues that her body is now in a complete state of cringe a…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge If our challenge for you to write a poem that changes the course of history doesn’t sit well with you, we offer you a second option. We challenge you to write a note, text, or email to someone this week. It is true that words can destroy someone’s day, but they can also make so…
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Send us a text It is often said that words can be more powerful than any weapon. Today, Cydni and Sher take a deeper look into this truth. Sher teaches us this lesson by using the history of John Brown and Frederick Douglass. Throughout history, people have used words to uplift and tear down, heal and harm, and spread love and hate. Our words can a…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge Write down three sentences as if they were for your own eulogy. Write down three statements you hope people would use to describe you and the life you lived. Do those statements match the kind of life you are living now? Do you need to make any changes? Reflect on your sentence…
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Send us a text We have spent the last few weeks discussing heroes in our own lives and hidden heroes throughout history. Today, Cydni and Sher talk about the importance of being your own hero. Venture into the dragon’s cave with us as we explore the steps of the Hero’s Journey. You will likely find yourself in one of the 12 steps, or maybe even rep…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to find your own hidden hero! This hero may be found in your own family line or might take some research to discover. We encourage you to uncover a new hero worth knowing. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and…
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Send us a text It is easy to recognize names like Oprah, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk. But what about names like Mammy Kate, Prince Whipple, and Helmut Hueber? Today, Cydni and Sher share some exciting and courageous stories of lesser-known heroes. Learn about people who took on the real heroic role of becoming their best selves to help others. Today’…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge We challenge you to perform a simple act of kindness this week. A small gesture could mean so much to someone's day, and you'll never know the impact you could have on them. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected…
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Send us a text How far could a simple act of kindness go? Could a normal everyday person influence someone else deeply enough to stand the test of time, or do you need lots of social media followers to have that role? Cydni and Sher prove just how much a good person can do. This conversation is a tribute to unsung heroes: Ms. Scholl, Welles, and th…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Challenge Check-In! This Week's Challenge In honor of Sher’s mom, we challenge you to serve someone this week because we ought to do it! Sponsor: Finley Law Firm - Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected. Take the first step to peace of mind now. Click here for a free consultation …
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