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Episode 67: 6 Tips for Setting Boundaries Within & Amongst Others

Have you been a victim of offense or maybe even trauma that has caused you to place boundaries in your life? 
Sometimes even those closest to us can hurt us inflicting deep pain, causing mistrust, taking our kindness for granted, or outright violating who we are.  How do we come back from that and is restoration possible?
✅ Sometimes boundaries need to be placed within us and amongst others not only for protection, but so that true healing can take place. Another important part of boundary setting is also knowing when walls or boundaries need to come down.  Don’t miss this important conversation on episode 67.
Have you had to place boundaries in your life and did this process help you gain healing and peace? We would love to hear from you!
Resources:
Christian Counseling Today Vol. 25 No. 4: Boundaries and Restoration: Sin, Safety, and Healing. W Jesse Gill, PSY.D
Book: Boundaries For Your Soul: How To Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings Into Your Greatest Allies. Alison Cook, PhD & Kimberly Miller, MTh, LMFT.
 

Episode 66: 14 Tips To Manage More Effectively

Managing people, at work, at home or school, in friendships, etc. is difficult. But like anything else in life, if it’s worth it, it takes…work. 
Let’s discuss some tips that will help fill your toolbox and enhance your already rocking management and leadership skills. 
Article resource:https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/15-ways-to-be-awesome-at-managing-people/415951
 

Episode 65: 23 Tips To Help You Save Money!

Do you have a hard time sitting down and taking pen to paper or fingers to keyboard with making a BUDGET? Money affects us all because we all need it for everyday living, but we also need help learning how to save some of it, right? 
We are going to look at some practical, simple steps to cutting back on spending and some ways to help you start or increase putting back for emergencies and saving! 
Article Resource: http://Ramseysolutions.com

Episode64: Self Awareness - How Not To Be Clueless About Yourself

Do you really know how self- aware you are? Do you know what self-awareness is? Most of us think we have a good grasp on our internal awareness, but have trouble realizing our external awareness.  Our feelings, attitudes, and behaviors affect others, so how can we grow in this area for ourselves and those around us?  Let's talk about some questions that will help us dig deeper and get answers.
Article Reference: 60 Deep Questions to Ask Yourself if You want to be Self-Aware (bigselfschool.com)

Episode 63: 20 Things To Be Thankful For

🙏🏻 It goes without saying that operating and functioning with a perspective of gratitude has a widespread effect on our overall well-being.  It literally can have lasting benefits to our physical, mental, and emotional/spiritual health.
In this article from lifehack.org (full link below) we discuss the top 20 things to be thankful for.  Of course this list is subjective but it’s a good springboard to begin thinking of all the many ways and things we have to be thankful.
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Full article here! ⬇️
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/60-things-thankful-for-life.html

Episode 62: AI Dating & The Impact On Young Men

I’m reminded of the movie “The 6th Day” with Arnold Schwarzenegger which takes place some time in the future.  I’m probably telling my age if I’m referencing a movie with Arnold but, well, it is what it is. 
This movie takes place sometime in the future and one of the elements that I remember vividly is that Arnold’s best friend in the movie had for a wife a woman that was, well, artificial.  He was able to talk to her as if she was a really person and thanks to technology, he could even simulate touch and we all know what that means.
Like most movies that used to seem outlandish, technology is making what was once considered impossible, indeed, very possible.  In this episode I reference an article by professor of data science at Washington University, Liberty Vittert, title “AI Girlfriends Are Ruining An Entire Generation of Men.” (The Hill).  She gives some staggering stats on how men, specifically young men are being effected by this new phenomenon and how this play into our society as a whole.  In an interview on CNN Liberty goes on to say that we are just in the beginning phases of this AI craze and that it won’t be long before the tech will not only allow someone to chat with an AI girlfriend, but like Arnolds best friend in the movie, it will have the capability to simulate real, physical touch.
As always, we discuss this new epidemic, as described in the article, through the lens of the Christian faith.  
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Episode 61: Who Am I? Talking Humanistic vs. Biblical View of Self

‼️How we form perspectives of self is way more complex than a 30 minute podcast conversation but we hope this conversation can serve as a reminder and encouragement of what it means to view ourselves and others through the lens of being in Christ.  
Talking points taken from Light University Mental Health Coaching curriculum.
 
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Episode 60: Talking The Delta + The Hometown Showdown

🚨 I Had the pleasure of sitting down with Fred Leonard and Grandon Gray for Episode 60 of the Junto Podcast.  It was truly eye opening and inspiring to hear about the legacy of leadership and faith that has led up to a community event held in Crittenden County known as the Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown.  There is no doubt that you will walk away more educated about West Memphis, and more inspired to do your part to make our communities the best they can be!  
There were plenty of laughs too!  
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Episode 59: Suicide, Addiction, & Recovery

I have the privilege of working both in ministry, and higher education and a theme that arises, without fail, is that of mental health, depression, anxiety, along with the question of how can I get relief from this pandemic of the mind and soul.
Ironically, much of the conversation is centered around the pandemic that is to blame for a large increase in depression and anxiety, or at the least, is responsible for bringing the conversation of mental health to the forefront.
September, being National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month allows us to continue the conversation on the importance of maintaining a positive heart and head space while encouraging others to know that they are not alone in this fight.  
*National Suicide Hotline: Dial 988
Video Link: Impact Video Ministries: “How Christians Should Fight Thoughts of Suicide”

Episode 58: Talkin Country! Talkin Life and Follow Up Album with Memphis Country Queen

On Episode 58 I am joined by the Memphis Country Queen, Amber Rae Dunn for the 2nd time to discuss life and her follow up album, “I Guess That’s Life”.  This conversation both lighthearted, and emotional, was an absolute joy.  
Amber talks about how inspiration comes to her in the moments when she is doing mindless activities, such as , well, weed eating.  Join the conversation at
www.juntopodcast.com and follow Amber at www. Amberraedunn.com