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Andy Storch’s Moving Story of Fighting Cancer and Staying Positive

No one knows what the future holds, but we can all hope for the best. For Andy Storch, that meant surviving cancer. Here's his story.Andy Storch was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. He had surgery to remove the tumor, followed by months of chemotherapy and radiation. Throughout his treatment, Andy remained positive and hopeful. And fight he did. Andy is now declared cancer-free and in remission. Since then, he's been busy speaking about his experience and sharing his message of hope with others. In This EpisodeAndy Storch - Talent Management DevelopmentGetting the diagnosis of cancer and facing the fearPublishing a book at the same time fighting testicular cancerThe battle with cancerThe need for men to accept help from others - we don’t have to go through life aloneLetting people help you is a way of helping others - don’t rob givers of the joy to helpChange and the future of work3 Tips on how to prepare yourself for a career change - networking and relationshipsAndy StorchAndy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same.He is the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures.Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat; Own Your Career; and My NFT Journey. He is the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community as well as the host of the Talent Development Virtual Summit.Andy has consulted and taught strategy, sales, leadership, finance, and innovation to business leaders all over the world including companies like Salesforce.com, Oracle, Google, Toyota,, State Farm, Red Bull, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HP, Sony, Cisco, Tiffany & Co and others.Andy holds an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business where he served as President of the MBA program and a BS from the University of Florida (Go Gators!)His purpose is to love and support his family and to impact the world by inspiring people to stop drifting, take control and live life with Intention. He is a husband and father of two kids and lives in Orlando, Florida, USA.Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Be a Mentor A Letter to the Church

Author and retired pastor, Robin T. Jennings, writes A Letter to the Church to encourage Christians to live the Word of God and be a mentor to the next generation.In This EpisodeThe siblings of JesusJames, the underrated early leader of The Church/The WayLetting transformation happen within you, because you may be the only Bible someone readsBeing a mentor to the younger generationWe have access to a lot of information, critical media literacy and critical thinking are importantHow to prepare yourself to be a mentor to the younger generationBeing able to discern what is true and what is notBalancing dichotomies in faithGo to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Restored Becoming Better Not Bitter with Pastor Chris Brown

In his book, Restored: Transforming the Sting of Your Past into Purpose for Today, author and pastor Chris Brown tells readers that pain is a part of life, but it can make us better not bitter.Becoming Better Not BitterNo one escapes pain. We all experience it at some point in our lives. And while it’s true that pain can leave us feeling broken and lost, it doesn’t have to define us.Pastor Chris Brown shares his own story of overcoming a painful childhood to find hope and healing. Brown offers readers practical ways to deal with their own pain, including journaling, prayer, and self-care. He also encourages readers to use their pain to help others who are going through similar struggles. By sharing his own story and offering helpful advice, Brown shows readers that it is possible to find hope and healing after experiencing pain.In This EpisodeOur tragic pasts can be rocket fuel to be better than where we came fromLuke 6:31 - What would you have wanted from a stable set of parents?No one intentionally says they want to live a life worse than their parents - compassionJesus has fingerprints throughout our lives lifting us upGood friends can be a rock for you in hard times, “Be a Danny”Ministry to help restore pastors (with accountability) who have been shunned from the churchStewardship of resources and relationships in the time we havePastor Chris BrownChris Brown 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.Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Your Testimony in Jesus - Someone Somewhere Desperately Needs to Hear It

Pastor Chad Harms shares how your testimony about the impact Jesus Christ has had in your life can help others.Your Testimony is Your Story in Jesus ChristYour testimony is your story in Jesus Christ. It is a story of hope, renewal, and a new life. When you share your testimony, you lift up others who may not even know you. You testify to the power of Jesus Christ in your life, and you give hope to those who need it. So don't be afraid to share your story. It is a powerful tool that can change livesIn This EpisodeWe all have a story worth telling for someone else to be encouraged to keep goingThe start of Testimony podcastChad Harms sharing his testimony for the first time in inner-city San DiegoOther people are inspired and encouraged by your unique storyYour testimony told in a loving and thoughtful way helps others gain insight into lifeThe enemy of Christ would love for you not to tell your storyChad HarmsChad Harms is married to Brynn and they have two children (Hazel and Hudson). He is a graduate of Corban University in Salem and Gateway Seminary in Los Angeles. He grew up in Keizer, Oregon, played college baseball, loves the Blazers, and likes weird independent films.Currently, Chad is known as Pastor Chad and leads Creekside Bible Church in Wilsonville, Oregon just miles outside of Portland, Oregon.His hope through the Testimony podcast is to share stories from everyday Christians on how they started their relationship with Jesus Christ so that others may be inspired to do the same.See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/319.Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Achieving Your Best Life After Catastrophe with Jolyn Armstrong

Jolyn Armstrong discovered that when an idyllic life is turned upside down by catastrophe you can still achieve your best life.Organizing Your Best Life After Catastrophe StrikesNo one ever expects their life to be turned upside down by a family catastrophe. But when it happens, it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. If you're struggling to cope with what has happened, this episode will help you regroup and start moving forward.In This EpisodeFreedom and independence - a redefining of the American DreamEmpty nester livingRunning a successful marketing business and mastermind group/workshopGetting that collect phone call that your son is in jailShuffling around everything in your life to be present for those who need youOrganizing your life around its new normalJolyn ArmstrongJolyn, along with her husband, Jim, owns a successful marketing company that also provides business coaching to service-based business owners. They were preparing to host a 2-day intensive for a small group of their top coaching clients when out of the blue, one of Jolyn’s adult sons was arrested, and their lives would never be the same. Jolyn’s son went from being a respected military soldier to an accused felon overnight.Catastrophe negatively impacted Jolyn’s business, her relationships, and nearly every other aspect of her life. It wasn’t until going through this experience herself that she discovered how destructive this kind of intense trauma can be. And how, through the support of a compassionate and skilled counselor, peace can be achieved, and the negative experience can be transformed into a growing experience.That’s why she took her training and skills in business coaching and combined it with the methods she learned for overcoming catastrophe and launched Grapevine Mindware. GVM is a coaching and counseling program aimed at helping those facing a personal catastrophe to ‘find the eye of the storm’ and find peace in spite of outside circumstances. Jolyn’s compassionate, calming approach is paired with her practical methodology for healing bringing peace to the lives of her clients.Jolyn works with people facing many kinds of catastrophes, including the upheaval and stress caused by COVID-19, loss of career or business, death of a spouse or loved one, major illness or injury, etc. She helps them find healing from a past inGo to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

6 Ways to Immediately Boost Your Energy When You’re Recognizing Burnout

Jonah Larkin helps leaders and entrepreneurs with recognizing burnout and self-mastery through principles of habits.Recognizing BurnoutBurnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion. It occurs when you feel like you're giving more than you can physically or emotionally handle.Burnout is often caused by working in a high-stress environment. It can also be caused by caring for someone who is ill, caring for a young child, or dealing with a major life change.How much are you laughing?How well-rounded is your life?What role do substances have in providing an escape from your day?What are some signs of burnout?There are many signs of burnout, but some common ones include feeling overwhelmed, feeling exhausted all the time, having difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to take a step back and assess your situation. Are you taking on too much? Do you need to simplify your life? Are you getting enough rest and relaxation? Answering these questions can help you start to make changes that will reduce your stress and improve your well-being.It helps to ask others to give you perspective on how you’re doingHow to Recover from BurnoutIf you're reading this, it's likely that you're feeling burned out. You might be feeling exhausted, cynical, and disconnected from what once gave you joy. If so, you're not alone. According to a recent study, nearly one in five Americans report feeling burned out at work "often" or "very often.If you're feeling burned out, it's important to take action. Left unchecked, burnout can lead to serious health problems, including depression, anxiety, and even heart disease.Fortunately, there are steps you can take to recover from burnout. Three Steps to Recover from BurnoutTake time to reflect on your life (and get help if needed)Create meaningful goalsTake daily actions towards your goalsListen to the full interview with Jonah Larkin for 6 Principles of Habit that will help you when recognizing and overcoming burnout.In This EpisodeHow Jonah started a successful click-and-mortar business selling skateboardsDespite the success, Jonah Larkin was not doing well and recognizing burnout in his lifeLooking for the root cause of what troubles your lifeThe money is never worth itTaking the time for yourself - reflect, create goals in life, action on daily habitsThink beyond the realm of the possible - go for that impossible dreamQuestions to ask yourself to design the life you want to liveFiguring out the root cause of our troublesTake action to Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Jerry’s Short: Setting and Achieving Audacious Goals Using the SMART System

We're talking about how to use the SMART system on how to write your goals in a way that will help you achieve audacious goals in your personal and professional life.You can learn more at BeyondTheRut.com/goals and also download the FREE workbook Measure It to Make It to walk you through the process.My microphone: Electro-Voice RE320 - https://amzn.to/3JpahRIMy headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x - https://amzn.to/3PVfgMiRecorded on the Zoom Podtrak P4 - https://amzn.to/3cZrjJQHosted on Buzzsprout: Qualify for a $20 Amazon Gift Card when you start or move your hosting with them (sent after 2nd paid invoice) https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=487177Support the show with a cup of coffee! https://beyondtherut.com/coffeeGo to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Mental Health and Christianity Responding with Empathy

Lathan Craft is a pastor and author discussing mental health and Christianity and how responding with empathy should look.In This EpisodeWhat was a leper of the Old Testament of the BibleWhat is The Leper in the Church, Lathan Craft’s book about modern-day lepersTalking about stigmas related to mental healthHow we should go deeper with using scripture for wisdom rather than cough syrupBeing present without the sense we need to solve someone’s problem - pulling up a chair and not a Bible verse or idiomHow to pray for those enduring a tough season, pain, or lossGetting rid of the stigma of modern medicine to treat mental healthActing and responding with compassion for those who are strugglingBecoming aware of having a lack of compassionJesus demonstrated to us how to grieve for othersMeeting people right where they areWhy you should not “prophesy” over someone who is grievingCommunicating with non-Christians in an authentic, compassionate waySacrificing your schedule to meet those in needLathan CraftLathan W. Craft is an International Best-Selling Author and highly-respected speaker. He is the host of the nationally-recognized podcast ‘The Other Side of the Church’ which features regular guests such as Matthew West, Blanca, and Bob Goff - whom Lathan has also worked closely with.Lathan has been featured on various podcasts and radio shows such as The Crappy Christian Podcast, Are You Real? Podcast, and Faith Positive Radio. He is the founder of Made for Purpose, a coaching and consulting business helping people work on their design and description. He is the founder of A Heartbeat From Hope, a non-profit organization giving individualized hope to the most hopeless of places. He is also the founder of After-Words, helping writers write their stories before it’s too late. Lathan has degrees and is highly esteemed in Psychology, Counseling, Leadership, and Ministry. He has been regarded as an expert in belonging, ostracization, and the power of words. Ultimately, Lathan has devoted his life to researching and articulating the importance of belonging, and how words truly can change the world.My microphone: Electro-Voice RE320 - https://amzn.to/3JpahRIMy headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x - https://amzn.to/3PVfgMiRecorded on the Zoom Podtrak P4 - https://amzn.to/3cZrjJQHosted on Buzzsprout: Qualify for a $20 Amazon Gift Card when you start or move your hosting with them (sent after 2nd paid invoice) https://www.buzzsprGo to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Jerry’s Short: How to Get Back on Track with Your Goals

If you're feeling frustrated because you're not seeing results with your goals, then this video is for you. In just 5 minutes, I'm going to show you a simple strategy that will help get you back on track and make progress towards what's important to you.First, take a step back and assess where you are in relation to your goal. How close are you? What progress have you made? This will help you identify what's working and what's not.Then, take a look at your current situation and see if there's anything that's holding you back. Are there any roadblocks in your way? If so, how can you remove them?Once you've identified the problem, it's time to take action. What's the next step you need to take to get closer to your goal? Remember, it doesn't have to be a big step – just something that gets you moving in the right direction.Finally, don't forget to celebrate your progress along the way. Every little victory is something to be proud of and will keep you motivated to keep going.So there you have it – a simple 5-minute strategy to help you get back on track with your goals. Just remember to take things one step at a time and enjoy the journey. Thanks for listening!Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

The Four Voices with Man in the Mirror Founder Patrick Morley

Patrick Morley, the author of The Four Voices, discusses how you can build your sense of self-worth, improve relationships, and grow by mastering your thoughts.The Four VoicesYou have four distinct voices competing for attention over your life. There's the voice of the world, the flesh, the devil, and the Holy Spirit. So how do you discern among the four to let the Holy Spirit lead you in a life worth living?Man in the Mirror Founder Patrick Morley has some answers. He says that the key is to learn to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit and follow His leading. "The voice of the Spirit is always character building, edifying, encouraging, and motivating," Morley says. "It will never lead you into sin or compromise."So if you're wondering which voice to listen to, ask yourself: does this choice build my character, edify others, encourage me, or motivate me to do good? If the answer is yes, then it's probably the voice of the Holy Spirit. Follow His leading and you'll be on the path to a life worth living.We’ve talked about self-talk on Beyond the Rut, but never like this. What if the conversation in your head is more than just self-talk? Is the loudest voice the right voice to guide you?In This EpisodeFaith and science side-track conversationHow Man in the Mirror Ministries beganHow to tackle and conquer imposter syndromeThe Four Voices: Taking Control of the Conversation in Your HeadThe voice of the worldThe voice of the fleshThe voice of the devilThe voice of the Holy SpiritWhat the Christian man can do to build the next generationThe leadership model at Man in the Mirror and books in a boxPatrick Morley, the Founder of Man in the Mirror MinistriesPATRICK MORLEY started a weekly Bible study in a bar in 1986—a study that now reaches thousands of men around the world every week at mimbiblestudy.com. That gave rise to the first of his 22 books, The Man in the Mirror, named one of the 100 most influential Christian books of the last 100 years.Patrick is the founder of Man in the Mirror, an international ministry impacting thousands of churches and millions of men. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has earned a Ph.D. in management, completing postgraduate studies at the Harvard Business School and Oxford University. He lives in Winter Park, Florida with his wife, Patsy.Resources and LinksDo me a favor and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts for this show if you are an Apple Podcasts listener.Episode CreditsHost, Editing, and Production: Jerry DuganGo to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show