Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career

Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan - Trailer

Life is Too Short to Live Stuck in a RutDo you feel like you’re stuck in a rut in life or in a dead-end job with no progression?Welcome to Beyond the Rut, the podcast that offers you the motivation, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a life worth living. Our show is here to help you break free from those limitations and find a path to success.Join us as we share encouraging stories and actionable advice on how to get out of a rut in life and create a vision for your future. We’ll discuss the importance of mindset, setting goals, and taking actionable steps towards achieving your success.Whether you’re looking for career guidance, personal development tips, or just need a boost of inspiration to get started on your journey, Beyond the Rut is the podcast for you. Join us each week as we help you discover the tools and mindset needed to create a fulfilling life and break free from the limitations holding you back.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

Why Living with Faith Is So Important

As a Christian, I am called to live my life by faith – but what does living by faith really mean? W. Scott Greene from The Llama Lounge Podcast joins us for a discussion on that topic.Living by Faith"Without faith, it is impossible to please God." This verse from Hebrews 11:6 has always been a driving force in my life. As a Christian, I am called to live my life by faith – but what does that really mean? And why is living by faith so important? In this episode, we'll explore what it means to live by faith and why Christian men should aspire to do so. We'll look at how living by faith can impact our career decisions, our relationships, and our role as fathers.So what does it mean to live by faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." In other words, faith is trusting in God even when we can't see the outcome. It's about having confidence in God's character and His promises, even when life doesn't make sense.Living by faith requires us to step out in obedience, even when we don't know what the future holds. It's about living in a way that pleases God, even when it doesn't please us. And it's about trusting God, even when we don't understand His plan.So why is living by faith so important? Here are three reasons Christian men should aspire to live their lives by faith.First, living by faith is important because it allows us to please God. As we saw in Hebrews 11:6, without faith it is impossible to please God. Second, living by faith is important because it helps us impact this generation for good. In 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are told that we are "ambassadors for Christ." Finally, living by faith is important because it sets us up for success in the next generation. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7, we are told to "carefully observe all these commands I am giving you today, so that you may obey them...response with all your heart and soul." So Christian men, let us aspire to live by faith. Let us please God with our lives, impact this generation for good, and set up the next generation for success. As we do, we will experience the blessings of God and find true satisfaction in Him.In This EpisodeLiving by the Five F’s: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Future PossibilityGrowing up in a Christian homeServant leadershipServant leadership applied to marriageServant leadership applied to fatherhoodExamples of living by faith in terms of guiding principles for lifeW. Scott Greene from Llama LeadershipScott is a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader with extensive experience in the health care community.  He is currently the Organizational Development Manager at the City of Corpus Christi and holds several leGo 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

Erik G Allen From the School of Hard Knocks to Graduating with Honors

Erik G Allen is a success story of a man who has overcome the School of Hard Knocks to get to where he is today as a husband, father, and entrepreneur.What is the School of Hard Knocksnounthe experience gained from living, especially from disappointment and hard work, regarded as a means of education - Dictionary.comThe School of Hard Knocks is a term used to describe the experience of learning through life's difficulties and hardships. For Erik G Allen, this has been a reality. He experienced his parents’ divorce at a young age, about 11 years old. The father-figure in his home was replaced by someone who was abusive. At 12 years old, Erik was sleeping in the garage while the rest of the family slept in the house. He saved his mother from an attack from this abuser only to find himself living a life as a couch-surfer while finishing high school.Despite all of the challenges he faced from the School of Hard Knocks, Erik was determined to get an education and make something of himself. He graduated high school, attended college, and met the woman of his dreams.Erik G. AllenErik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down.Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written.Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 16+ years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation.Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. Which he has created the best MMA podcast of the northwest, Top Rated MMA. He believes in giving back and honoring those that have served our country. With his companies Top Rated MMA and The Erik Allen Show he is able to do just that. By lifting others up and giving back to the community and veterans through great organizations like Hire Heroes USA.Another one of the ways Erik is able to give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose. Erik’s natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and poGo 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

A Life Well Lived: Lessons Learned From Hospice Chaplain Bryan Crum

Bryan Crum worked as a hospice chaplain and shares lessons learned on how we are already equipped to have a life well-lived.Inspiration for a Life Well LivedBryan Crum knows a thing or two about living a life well-lived. As a hospice chaplain, he's met many people at the end of their lives and seen what matters most to them.What he's learned is that it's never too late to live a life without regrets. And that the best way to do that is to make the most of what you have with what you have today.So take inspiration from Bryan's story and insights to start living your life to the fullest. You won't regret it.In This EpisodeLife lessons while working as a hospice chaplainWhat are the pieces of equipment within us to be aware of: spark plugs, adapters, Positive statements versus “I’m not” statementsRemoving the “nots” in our livesWe can shoulder problems together - life is not a solo actWe had what we need right now to get to the next levelMultiply with what you haveWhat to get out of reading Eden EquipmentSee the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/312.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

Kathryn Burmeister on Defining Success for Yourself

Kathryn Burmeister, The Happiness LawyerTM, shares with us her journey to live apart from the status quo and helps you in defining success for yourself.Defining Success for YourselfIt's easy to get caught up in what society tells us we should be doing in order to be successful. We're told that we need to get good grades, go to college, get a job, and so on. But what if that's not what makes you happy?Success is different for everyone. So don't let anyone else tell you what it looks like for you. Find what makes you happy and go after it. Don't settle for a life that doesn't make you happy just because it's the "normal" thing to do.Find your own definition of success and go after it with everything you've got. You'll be much happier in the long run.In This EpisodeWhat is an Ahimsa House?What is an addiction to the status quo? What is the implication on our lives?Life was driven by a checklist of accomplishmentsSuicide of a business partner was a wake-up callCreating boundaries or guardrails for your life by defining success for yourselfHow do you get out of the addiction to the status quo and startThe negative impact of “participation trophies”Don’t believe in failure in terms of your self-worthFailure is a chance to learn, grow, and succeed later Kathryn BurmeisterKathryn Burmeister makes a point to live every day. As a human being, she channels her passion for others into animal rescue, charities, and other causes. She is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, speaker, and guide to high-level service professionals.Though she never anticipated having her own business, after a number of tumultuous events, Kathryn started her own law firm, Burmeister Law Firm, LLC, in October of 2018 and focuses exclusively on personal injury by giving a voice to those that have been hurt because of someone else.She formed her personally branded business, Kathryn F. Burmeister, LLC in 2020. Known as The Happiness Lawyer™, she speaks, writes, and guides high-level service professionals towards living a full life (both personally and professional) of happiness. She wrote her first book, “Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo,” in 2020, which tells the story of her journey hitting her rock bottom, mental health, self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and overcoming adversity as a high-level service professional.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

Overcome Burnout and Get Your Family Back - Paul Hastings

Paul Hastings lost mobility in his arm from the stress of burnout at 29 years old. He shares the decision to overcome burnout and how to get your family back as a priority.Overcome Burnout Before It Costs You an Arm or LegIf you're like many Americans, you're juggling a lot. You've got work, family, and social obligations, and it can be tough to keep everything going. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, things can get overwhelming. You might start feeling irritable and resentful, and you may find yourself snapping at your loved ones. You might even start to feel like you're failing at everything.If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can be caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It's important to recognize the signs of burnout so you can take steps to address them before it gets worse.Paul Hastings was a hard-working family man running a business that supported his family. The work was rewarding, purpose-driven, and he felt that there was significance in his work. That began to change at 29 years old when he felt numbness in his arm that eventually led to paralysis of that arm. In This EpisodeMeeting at Spark Christian Podcasters ConferenceLife as a campaign marketing manager and the burnout that came with itContemplating work-life balance for healthThe first stories of Compelled gathering remarkable stories from peopleYour stories can impact and teach othersBiggest challenge about podcasting while working full-timeGoing full-time in podcasting with a production teamInterviewing Hannah Overton, wrongfully sentenced to life in prison Paralysis at 29 years old from overworkPutting God and family back as a priorityOur wives as sounding boards and partners in our livesPaul HastingsPaul Hastings is a podcaster and entrepreneur. He has consulted extensively in the film, marketing, and political arenas. He is the host of "Compelled", a podcast telling unique stories about God working through people's lives.He has also produced several award-winning short films and industrial pieces.His work has been featured by Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, World Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, American Family Association, TheBlaze, CBN News, WND, and more.Paul, his wife, and their three children live near Austin, Texas and attend Redemption Hill Church.See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/310.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

How to be a Father with EksAyn Anderson

EksAyn Anderson discusses insights on how to be a father who leaves an impact with this practical mindset on life. 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

The Secret Society of Success with Tim Schurrer

Tim Schurrer, the author of The Secret Society of Success, introduces a new way to define success that’s counter to what culture is selling.In This EpisodeStorybrand - helping customers be the hero by helping their customers be the heroGiving up on the comparison game What is a spotlight mindset and how it can hurt youWhat happens when you give up the spotlight mindset?How to redefine success that does not require a spotlightThe special role of Michael Collins?What would our lives look like if we gave up our focus on the results and put it instead on the process of building relationships?Why do you want the spotlight? What are you really looking for?Tim SchurrerTim 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 alongsideNew York Times bestselling author Donald Miller.In that time, Tim and the team accomplished the following:– Grew the business from $250K to $16.5M in annual revenue.– Generated more than 20 million podcast downloads.– Launched multiple bestselling books and on-demand video courses.– Produced dozens of events, from a 2,400-person conference to a 5,500-person livestream.– And, most importantly, built a culture where people loved their work and would do whatever it took to help one another and their customers win.Before his time at StoryBrand and Business Made Simple, 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.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

Finding Joy in Life - Yvette Walker

Most of us are looking for happiness. What if we focused on finding joy in life instead? Finding Joy in Life versus HappinessYvette firmly believes that joy is not a feeling but a state of mind, a way of living your life every day. Many of us may seek moments of happiness, feeling happy without a care in the world. Joy is getting into a state of contentment where you know you’re in your groove making an impact on life, that there are hardships we go through, and that we can turn those downturns in life into our moments of crucibles that create a stronger, flourishing version of ourselves.Pursuits of happiness often deform into a life of experiences where we escape from reality to find a state of being “comfortably numb” to life. We want to be entertained with bigger and more amazing shows. It often reminds us of The Capitol from The Hunger Games where the citizens of Panem were so caught up in their own pleasures rather than meeting the needs of the greater society. The dystopian novel Brave New World also plays on this theme.Joy is when you plug your purpose into your life. You put the oxygen mask on yourself first, breathe deeply, and then put your time and efforts into making the world a better place from a sense of hope that it can be a better place.In This EpisodeShoutout to Oklahoma, especially Norman, OklahomaWhy the podcast Positively Joy was createdFacing the conflict of personal beliefs when you see the world through the lens of Jesus When you feel called to do a thing, go do that thingLearning that her faith as a Christian could combine with her careerThe toll of being married to someone who had unmanaged bipolar disorderGoing through life “comfortably numb” as Pink Floyd would sayRelationship priorities in marriage: God, then spouse, then the children (and why)The topics tackled by Positively Joy, and the power of connectionGo 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

The Wealth of Connection with Vincent Pugliese

Vincent Pugliese’s new book talks about building a Wealth of Connection and shares practical tips to do it right.See the full show notes at beyondtherut.com/306Go 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