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So What Do You Want Your Next Decade to Look Like?

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, we are joined by Kellie Thompson, who is a friend of Kim’s who has become quite the expert on functional medicine. She is going to share her journey along with some tips we can use as we advocate for ourselves and work together with our own doctors to achieve optimal health and lifestyle. We do want to point out that we aren’t doctors, much like we have also said we aren’t theologians - just sharing some things we’ve learned along the way. Thanks for joining us! We reference: PROVERBS 4:7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, get understanding [https://www.bible.com/bible/compare/ECC.5.19]. Your Turn... What do you want your next decade to look like? What small step will you take to start focusing on YOU? Things we mentioned: * Books we’ve read: Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Here One Moment by Liane Moriarity, Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, For Love of Country by Tulsi Gabbard, From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough * Shows we’ve watched: Back in Action (Netflix) Resources: Dr. Thompson’s Facebook group: ‘Your Next Decade’ Podcast: The Dr. Hyman Show [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show/id1382804627]

So Be Rooted and Grounded, But Don’t Stress About It!

IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to episode 23 of the rooted and grounded podcast. In this episode, we enjoyed recapping 2024, as well as looking ahead to the coming year. Our big takeaway: Be rooted and grounded, but don’t stress out about it! We also take quite a while sharing things that have been bringing us joy. Hope all of our listeners have had some joy in your lives as well. Thanks for joining us! We reference: JEREMIAH 17:7-8 But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. They do not fear when heat comes; their leaves are always green. They have no worries in a year of drought and never fail to bear fruit. Your Turn... We want to encourage you as you go about your day to day busy life to be planted, grow, and bear fruit. Don’t try to be who others Just remember WHO you are and WHOSE you are. Book Club Launch Since we connect with so many of you about the books we all read, we’re launching a book club! Join the Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/rootedandgroundedpodcastbookclub/ (Rooted + Grounded Podcast Book Club). Our first book is “What in the World?” by Leanne Morgan. This will be easy and fun! Just read the book and chat about it in the group. Tune in next episode and we’ll chat about the book and things that stood out to us. We haven’t talked about it together yet either. Things we mentioned: * Books we’ve read: The Wedding People by Alison Espach, The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles, One True Loves & Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid * Shows we’ve watched: The Forge (Netflix), No Good Deed (Netflix), Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (Netflix), The Six Triple Eight (Netflix) * Games we’ve played: Codenames

So We’re Back! An Update Since Hurricane Helene

N THIS EPISODE: Since it’s been about two months since our last podcast, we have a lot of life to talk about. Kim had a joyous wedding to attend in Alaska at the same time our beloved North Carolina was being hit with Hurricane Helene. So sorry it’s taken us so long to get back to the podcast, but we’re excited to share about all that’s gone on! We missed you!!! We reference: ISAIAH 54:10 “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” [https://www.bible.com/bible/compare/ECC.5.19] says the Lord, who has compassion on you. [https://www.bible.com/bible/compare/ECC.5.19] Your Turn... Continue to pray for the people of Western North Carolina. Recovery will be a long road for many communities. If you want to give, find an organization or individual, ask what current needs are, and funnel your support to and through your connections. Things we mentioned: * Books we’ve read: Healing Wounds by Diane Carlson Evans (companion to The Women), The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers, Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love by Carole Radziwell * Shows we’ve watched: “The Undercovers” (Eli Manning & Baker Mayfield) on Prime, “Martha” on Netflix, “Monsters” on Netflix (mixed reviews from us)

So How Do You Shine Where You Are?

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, meet Amy’s husband, BJ, and hear how he has made his work as a teacher, coach, principal, and now FCA rep, his ministry field. We’ll all reminisce about what we miss and don’t miss about our various roles as educators over the years. If you’re a school leader, teacher, or support students in any way, you’ll be encouraged by BJ! (Check the show notes below for the books he’s written.) We reference: MATTHEW 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. [https://www.bible.com/bible/compare/ECC.5.19] Your Turn... When you think about it, every job is a ‘people’ job. Some are great evangelists, some can give money, some of us are nurturers, but all of us can point people to Christ right where He’s placed us. How can you be a light to others where God has placed you? Things we mentioned: * Books by BJ Laughter: Worst to First, [https://www.amazon.com/WORST-FIRST-APPROACH-AMAZING-TURNAROUND/dp/B09W79K7HC] The Athlete’s Challenge [https://www.amazon.com/Athletes-Challenge-Bj-Laughter/dp/163357394X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TLK9WOQSECCS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yQzxlmF1w8ytQZtMkEBigoOuSl7DCU1n1r2FnajTb0c3Wa3y4D-KQ6MZAselxTsQGkofEH2Z-gYkoF2e5uBt29kUV7P3miVRAsnIXnt0K9-DnUejzYMbRAwkGh06zjHEawd_f6bFHxFH8T76sfKTpJFoMM3NUSVIAU4XTTEVLqZjjcOCYB5_9OgHRDhyEyIiV1EHka-3gjPuzVhTd3knRUHVsng57Fq9yAT3a2VcL74.BA5HuIRJM3zRg-ylrIS1XeI9y2r0C-KnUmi_8kQm-ag&dib_tag=se&keywords=BJ+Laughter&qid=1727222198&s=books&sprefix=bj+laughter%2Cstripbooks%2C158&sr=1-3], A Heart for Athletes [https://www.amazon.com/HEART-ATHLETES-BJ-LAUGHTER/dp/B0CLS341SJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TLK9WOQSECCS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yQzxlmF1w8ytQZtMkEBigoOuSl7DCU1n1r2FnajTb0c3Wa3y4D-KQ6MZAselxTsQGkofEH2Z-gYkoF2e5uBt29kUV7P3miVRAsnIXnt0K9-DnUejzYMbRAwkGh06zjHEawd_f6bFHxFH8T76sfKTpJFoMM3NUSVIAU4XTTEVLqZjjcOCYB5_9OgHRDhyEyIiV1EHka-3gjPuzVhTd3knRUHVsng57Fq9yAT3a2VcL74.BA5HuIRJM3zRg-ylrIS1XeI9y2r0C-KnUmi_8kQm-ag&dib_tag=se&keywords=BJ+Laughter&qid=1727222198&s=books&sprefix=bj+laughter%2Cstripbooks%2C158&sr=1-1] * Never Settle: Sports, Family and the American Soul by Marty Smith * The Perfect Couple series on Netflix (and the book it originated from by Elin Hildebrand; SPOILER ALERT: 11 Differences Between the Book and the Show (Town & Country Magazine) [https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a61986581/perfect-couple-book-vs-netflix-show-differences-explained/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_toc_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_17942344289&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo8S3BhDeARIsAFRmkOOeYkIT4XqzE8LGIDCA5nczMZz8W6f6qZcWj-lZysAHE0xI_yJFm5caAsbZEALw_wcB]

So We’ve Been Embracing Life & It’s Time to Catch Up

Welcome to episode 20 of the rooted and grounded podcast.  We’re sorry it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us, so we’re just doing a big catch-up episode about what’s been going on with us.  If you enjoy bouncing all over the place, this is the episode for you!  We will cover everything from selling some goats to solving a mystery to Little House on the Prairie.  Thanks for joining us! We reference: ECCLESIASTES 5:18 After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. It’s useless to brood over how long we might live. [https://www.bible.com/bible/compare/ECC.5.19] (MSG: The Message) Your Turn... What are you doing to enjoy the now? And make the most of it? Things we mentioned: * Books we’ve read: The Water Keeper, The Letter Keeper, & The Record Keeper by Charles Martin (Murphy Shepherd series), The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel * The Bible Recap begins the New Testament on Oct. 1st if you want to jump in! Get more info. at https://www.thebiblerecap.com