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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Becoming Ourselves Podcast</title><link>http://www.juliwenger.com/podcast</link><description><![CDATA[BOLD FAITH. UNAPOLOGETIC AUTHENTICITY. FEARLESS COURAGE.We are stepping through fear to walk out our callings together. This podcast is all about understanding who and whose you are, why God put you on this earth, and walking the path He is busy straightening for you. Whether you're a Jesus-follower, Christianity-curious, or just looking for how to make your life more meaningful, we're here to build and equip you to live your most Fired-up, Fulfilled and Free life!]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6075200/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Christianity</category><copyright>Julian Wenger</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg</url><title>The Becoming Ourselves Podcast</title><link>http://www.juliwenger.com/podcast</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:03:58 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Juli Wenger</itunes:name><itunes:email>juli@juliwenger.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>BOLD FAITH. UNAPOLOGETIC AUTHENTICITY. FEARLESS COURAGE.We are stepping through fear to walk out our callings together. This podcast is all about understanding who and whose you are, why God put you on this earth, and walking the path He is busy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[BOLD FAITH. UNAPOLOGETIC AUTHENTICITY. FEARLESS COURAGE.We are stepping through fear to walk out our callings together. This podcast is all about understanding who and whose you are, why God put you on this earth, and walking the path He is busy straightening for you. Whether you're a Jesus-follower, Christianity-curious, or just looking for how to make your life more meaningful, we're here to build and equip you to live your most Fired-up, Fulfilled and Free life!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>The 9 Saboteurs &amp; The 9 Enneagram Types with Laurie Hillis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-9-saboteurs-the-9-enneagram-types-with-laurie-hillis--58495116</link><description><![CDATA[We are diving into the world of positive intelligence and looking at something called Saboteurs. Saboteurs are a lot like defense mechanisms or self protective patterns and I wanted to bring in an expert. And when I say I'm bringing in an expert, I don't take that lightly.<br />Laurie coaches and facilitates entrepreneurial leaders and their teams, at all levels and industries to move past their “not enoughness tendencies” to a live a self-actualized life by providing creative and practical solutions.<br /><br /><b>Note from Laurie:</b><br />One of the reasons I (Laurie) love the Positive Intelligence work is that it integrates so well with my Dare to LeadTM work from Brené Brown. I’ll be running another workshop in the spring so if you are interested please send me a note, I’d love to help you change your life by partnering with you to explore your courage arena!<br /><br /><b>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</b> <br />Megatrain website: https://megatrain.net/<br />Laurie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hillis-5301a44/<br />Saboteurs Positive Intelligence Assessment: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495116</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:48:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495116/17_the_9_saboteurs_the_9_enneagram_types_with_laurie_hillis.mp3" length="32389662" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are diving into the world of positive intelligence and looking at something called Saboteurs. Saboteurs are a lot like defense mechanisms or self protective patterns and I wanted to bring in an expert. And when I say I'm bringing in an expert, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are diving into the world of positive intelligence and looking at something called Saboteurs. Saboteurs are a lot like defense mechanisms or self protective patterns and I wanted to bring in an expert. And when I say I'm bringing in an expert, I don't take that lightly.<br />Laurie coaches and facilitates entrepreneurial leaders and their teams, at all levels and industries to move past their “not enoughness tendencies” to a live a self-actualized life by providing creative and practical solutions.<br /><br /><b>Note from Laurie:</b><br />One of the reasons I (Laurie) love the Positive Intelligence work is that it integrates so well with my Dare to LeadTM work from Brené Brown. I’ll be running another workshop in the spring so if you are interested please send me a note, I’d love to help you change your life by partnering with you to explore your courage arena!<br /><br /><b>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</b> <br />Megatrain website: https://megatrain.net/<br />Laurie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hillis-5301a44/<br />Saboteurs Positive Intelligence Assessment: https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2696</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enneagram,growth,personality,positiveintelligence,selfsabotage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Toxic Abundance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-abundance--58495132</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is about abundance, not financial abundance, necessarily, but having an abundance mindset. When we try to have an abundance mindset from a place of pressure or force, we end up in the land of what I'm going to call toxic abundance. Kinda like toxic positivity. This is a sort of pretending, telling yourself and others all good and amazing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:02:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495132/18_toxic_abundance.mp3" length="15170566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is about abundance, not financial abundance, necessarily, but having an abundance mindset. When we try to have an abundance mindset from a place of pressure or force, we end up in the land of what I'm going to call toxic abundance. Kinda...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is about abundance, not financial abundance, necessarily, but having an abundance mindset. When we try to have an abundance mindset from a place of pressure or force, we end up in the land of what I'm going to call toxic abundance. Kinda like toxic positivity. This is a sort of pretending, telling yourself and others all good and amazing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abundance,christian,empower,equip,faith,growth,hope,toxic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Open Heart, Open Arms, Open Hands</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-heart-open-arms-open-hands--58495103</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is all about CONTROL. I like to be in control. I like to know what's coming. I like to know when it's coming. I like to know what my role in it is, I like to be able to control the outcome. And I've spent a lot of my life attached to outcomes. Lets talk about the power of being OPEN instead.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495103</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:13:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495103/20_open_heart_open_arms_open_hands.mp3" length="11439840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is all about CONTROL. I like to be in control. I like to know what's coming. I like to know when it's coming. I like to know what my role in it is, I like to be able to control the outcome. And I've spent a lot of my life attached to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is all about CONTROL. I like to be in control. I like to know what's coming. I like to know when it's coming. I like to know what my role in it is, I like to be able to control the outcome. And I've spent a lot of my life attached to outcomes. Lets talk about the power of being OPEN instead.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Money Shame &amp; Quitting Careers with Chris Scheele</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/money-shame-quitting-careers-with-chris-scheele--58495124</link><description><![CDATA[Today I am joined by Chris to talk about money, shame that we feel with money, and quitting our careers to pursue our callings. Chris helps his clients to get “unstuck” and remove the stress, anxiety, and unknowns in their relationship with money through heart-centred financial coaching. Empowering others to take control of their financial lives is Chris’s main goal. Staying rooted in faith, unwavering in his values, and filled with joy is what allows him to make an impact!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495124/21_money_shame_and_quitting_careers_with_chris_scheele.mp3" length="28489812" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today I am joined by Chris to talk about money, shame that we feel with money, and quitting our careers to pursue our callings. Chris helps his clients to get “unstuck” and remove the stress, anxiety, and unknowns in their relationship with money...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today I am joined by Chris to talk about money, shame that we feel with money, and quitting our careers to pursue our callings. Chris helps his clients to get “unstuck” and remove the stress, anxiety, and unknowns in their relationship with money through heart-centred financial coaching. Empowering others to take control of their financial lives is Chris’s main goal. Staying rooted in faith, unwavering in his values, and filled with joy is what allows him to make an impact!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2372</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,faith,finances,god,hope,investing,jesus,kingdom,money,stewardship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming a Warrior with Glori Meldrum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-a-warrior-with-glori-meldrum--58495126</link><description><![CDATA[Buckle up today, because I have a dear friend and powerhouse of a human on today! Glori Meldrum is a sexual assault survivor. She is an author of a newly published book "Warrior". She is also the founder of the Be Brave Ranch and Little Warriors, which works to prevent and treat sexual abuse of children. The work that they are doing is phenomenal. It is life-changing. She has won the L'Oreal Paris woman of month award she has won the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal. She has been top 40 Canadians under 40, 50 Most Outstanding Canadians and the list goes on. And I'm gonna stop talking now and let you listen to her story. So let's dive in.<br /><br />MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: <br />Little Warriors Website: https://littlewarriors.ca/<br />Glori's Website https://glorimeldrum.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495126</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495126/27_becoming_a_warrior_with_glori_meldrum.mp3" length="34850659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Buckle up today, because I have a dear friend and powerhouse of a human on today! Glori Meldrum is a sexual assault survivor. She is an author of a newly published book "Warrior". She is also the founder of the Be Brave Ranch and Little Warriors,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Buckle up today, because I have a dear friend and powerhouse of a human on today! Glori Meldrum is a sexual assault survivor. She is an author of a newly published book "Warrior". She is also the founder of the Be Brave Ranch and Little Warriors, which works to prevent and treat sexual abuse of children. The work that they are doing is phenomenal. It is life-changing. She has won the L'Oreal Paris woman of month award she has won the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal. She has been top 40 Canadians under 40, 50 Most Outstanding Canadians and the list goes on. And I'm gonna stop talking now and let you listen to her story. So let's dive in.<br /><br />MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: <br />Little Warriors Website: https://littlewarriors.ca/<br />Glori's Website https://glorimeldrum.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2902</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuse,advocate,community,faith,god,healing,hope,impact,jesus,joy,kingdom,littlewarriors,protector,survivor,trauma,warrior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Compassion with Keith Faria</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-compassion-with-keith-faria--58495107</link><description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago had interviewed Glori Meldrum on the podcast. Glori is the founder of little warriors. She is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. And this has been a cause that's been so close to my heart for a long time. It's an absolute epidemic. So as we're leaning into this conversation, it was important to me to bring in a male voice. I've been chatting with my friend Keith Faria. Keith is a spokesperson for little warriors and an ambassador for them. He's also a speaker on men's health and mental health, and the effects of long-term untreated sexual trauma. So I wanted to get his perspective and talk with him about his journey of becoming. It is insightful, it is powerful. And it impacted me deeply.<br /><br /><b>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: </b><br />Little Warriors Website: https://littlewarriors.ca/<br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495107</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:36:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495107/31_the_power_of_compassion_with_keith_faria_a_journey_of_survival.mp3" length="39322628" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A couple of weeks ago had interviewed Glori Meldrum on the podcast. Glori is the founder of little warriors. She is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. And this has been a cause that's been so close to my heart for a long time. It's an absolute...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago had interviewed Glori Meldrum on the podcast. Glori is the founder of little warriors. She is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. And this has been a cause that's been so close to my heart for a long time. It's an absolute epidemic. So as we're leaning into this conversation, it was important to me to bring in a male voice. I've been chatting with my friend Keith Faria. Keith is a spokesperson for little warriors and an ambassador for them. He's also a speaker on men's health and mental health, and the effects of long-term untreated sexual trauma. So I wanted to get his perspective and talk with him about his journey of becoming. It is insightful, it is powerful. And it impacted me deeply.<br /><br /><b>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: </b><br />Little Warriors Website: https://littlewarriors.ca/<br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3274</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuse,compassion,connection,faith,healing,hope,littlewarriors,survivor,trauma,warrior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Community with Layna Haley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-community-with-layna-haley--58495127</link><description><![CDATA[Layna Haley is the founder of Kaleo Collective, a nonprofit charity here in the Edmonton area that serves single moms and their kids. This woman has been an inspiration in my life and the lives of so many others and I wanted to bring her on to inspire you.<br /><br />Kaleo Collective Website: https://kaleocollective.ca/<br />Layna Haley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_layna_/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495127</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 02:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495127/37_the_power_of_community_compassion_with_layna_haley.mp3" length="23925348" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Layna Haley is the founder of Kaleo Collective, a nonprofit charity here in the Edmonton area that serves single moms and their kids. This woman has been an inspiration in my life and the lives of so many others and I wanted to bring her on to inspire...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Layna Haley is the founder of Kaleo Collective, a nonprofit charity here in the Edmonton area that serves single moms and their kids. This woman has been an inspiration in my life and the lives of so many others and I wanted to bring her on to inspire you.<br /><br />Kaleo Collective Website: https://kaleocollective.ca/<br />Layna Haley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_layna_/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1991</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,community,compassion,confidence,connection,faith,god,healing,hope,identity,impact,jesus,joy,kingdom,purpose,support</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Dip</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dip--58495131</link><description><![CDATA[The Dip? I'm not talking spinach, artichoke, or four cheese. I'm talking about uninformed optimism, uninformed pessimism, resistance, and resiliency. 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How do we navigate all of this?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>781</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>confidence,dip,faith,growth,hope,identity,impact,perseverance,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Authentically &amp; Unapologetically Me</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/authentically-unapologetically-me--58495136</link><description><![CDATA[Every now and then I need to remind myself of this: I am not put here to fit in. I'm not here to play small. I am not here to hide my light. I am not here to make everyone else happy. And neither are you. I'm here to be holy, and authentically me. And unapologetically me. And for me to practice what I preach and to be in integrity, this is what it requires.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495136</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495136/43_authentically_unapologetically_me.mp3" length="7656080" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every now and then I need to remind myself of this: I am not put here to fit in. I'm not here to play small. I am not here to hide my light. I am not here to make everyone else happy. And neither are you. I'm here to be holy, and authentically me. And...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every now and then I need to remind myself of this: I am not put here to fit in. I'm not here to play small. I am not here to hide my light. I am not here to make everyone else happy. And neither are you. I'm here to be holy, and authentically me. And unapologetically me. And for me to practice what I preach and to be in integrity, this is what it requires.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>635</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>authentic,bold,christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose,unapologetic</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Integration &amp; Building New Frames of Reference</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/integration-building-new-frames-of-reference--58495134</link><description><![CDATA[This week we are diving into what that space is after you've done a bunch of growth and self work. Is it a plateau? Is it useful? 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It's actually vital and I'll tell you why.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1144</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,frameofreference,god,growth,hope,identity,impact,integration,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fortified with Jason Davis (Part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fortified-with-jason-davis-part-1--58495130</link><description><![CDATA[We're talking about PILLARS! Love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!Bio:Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br /><br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br /><b>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</b><br />Book - Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business<br />Clubhouse - @jaynayday<br />Insta - @jason.n.davis<br />Website - https://www.jerichoforce.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495130</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495130/53_fortify_with_jason_davis_episode_1.mp3" length="29262553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're talking about PILLARS! Love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!Bio:Jason helps Christian business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're talking about PILLARS! Love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!Bio:Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br /><br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br /><b>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</b><br />Book - Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business<br />Clubhouse - @jaynayday<br />Insta - @jason.n.davis<br />Website - https://www.jerichoforce.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2436</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose,stewardship</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fortified with Jason Davis (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fortified-with-jason-davis-part-2--58495117</link><description><![CDATA[Join me as we continue this conversation about PILLARS! Love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! We're diving back into this conversation with author Jason Davis!<br /><br />MEET JASON:<br />Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br /><br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br />MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:<br />Book - Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495117</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:22:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495117/54_fortify_with_jason_davis_episode_2.mp3" length="23738135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join me as we continue this conversation about PILLARS! Love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! We're diving back into this conversation with author Jason Davis!

MEET JASON:
Jason helps...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join me as we continue this conversation about PILLARS! Love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! We're diving back into this conversation with author Jason Davis!<br /><br />MEET JASON:<br />Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br /><br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br />MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:<br />Book - Fortify: Being Rooted in God's Plan for Work and Business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1976</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don't Let Your Ego Drive the Bus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-let-your-ego-drive-the-bus--58495141</link><description><![CDATA[We're exploring taking your power back this week with... wait for it... a story from a Children's book. Because growth can be playful, and "Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus" is the perfect story to explore our EGO with. Stop letting your ego drive the bus.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495141</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495141/60_don_t_let_your_ego_drive_the_bus.mp3" length="9173050" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're exploring taking your power back this week with... wait for it... a story from a Children's book. Because growth can be playful, and "Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus" is the perfect story to explore our EGO with. Stop letting your ego drive...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're exploring taking your power back this week with... wait for it... a story from a Children's book. Because growth can be playful, and "Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus" is the perfect story to explore our EGO with. Stop letting your ego drive the bus.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Fighting with Yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-fighting-with-yourself--58495138</link><description><![CDATA[We're talking about "stuckness" this week and the energy we give to fighting with ourselves.<br />Hello imposter syndrome! Hello triggered triggers! Hey there ego - we see you!<br />It's time to choose change.<br />It's time to get clarity about what you're REALLY afraid of.<br />And then lets put on the boxing gloves and fight back.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495138</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495138/63_stop_fighting_with_yourself.mp3" length="14834285" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're talking about "stuckness" this week and the energy we give to fighting with ourselves.
Hello imposter syndrome! Hello triggered triggers! Hey there ego - we see you!
It's time to choose change.
It's time to get clarity about what you're REALLY...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're talking about "stuckness" this week and the energy we give to fighting with ourselves.<br />Hello imposter syndrome! Hello triggered triggers! Hey there ego - we see you!<br />It's time to choose change.<br />It's time to get clarity about what you're REALLY afraid of.<br />And then lets put on the boxing gloves and fight back.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1233</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming Hope-Filled with Keith Faria</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-hope-filled-with-keith-faria--58495135</link><description><![CDATA[I'm welcoming Keith back to the studio. Why? Because our first conversation was SO important and we want YOU to be empowered in your journey to healing and wholeness. This conversation is raw, open, vulnerable, and powerful. You will leave changed.<br /><br /><b>MEET KEITH</b><br />Keith Faria is an advocate for trauma survivors as a Little Warrior’s Foundation spokesperson and ambassador. Keith is a survivor of complex childhood traumas including sexual and physical abuse, as well as pervasive familial drug and alcohol addiction.With two young boys of his own, Keith is proof that it is possible to end cycles of abuse and to redefine personal and family narratives to allow healing to begin. And it all starts with a conversation.<br />With his trademark wit and boundless compassion, Keith inspires fellow Warriors to stop surviving and start healing - by encouraging children to talk, and adults to listen.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495135</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 02:34:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495135/68_becoming_hope_filled_with_keith_faria.mp3" length="37641172" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm welcoming Keith back to the studio. Why? Because our first conversation was SO important and we want YOU to be empowered in your journey to healing and wholeness. This conversation is raw, open, vulnerable, and powerful. You will leave changed....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm welcoming Keith back to the studio. Why? Because our first conversation was SO important and we want YOU to be empowered in your journey to healing and wholeness. This conversation is raw, open, vulnerable, and powerful. You will leave changed.<br /><br /><b>MEET KEITH</b><br />Keith Faria is an advocate for trauma survivors as a Little Warrior’s Foundation spokesperson and ambassador. Keith is a survivor of complex childhood traumas including sexual and physical abuse, as well as pervasive familial drug and alcohol addiction.With two young boys of his own, Keith is proof that it is possible to end cycles of abuse and to redefine personal and family narratives to allow healing to begin. And it all starts with a conversation.<br />With his trademark wit and boundless compassion, Keith inspires fellow Warriors to stop surviving and start healing - by encouraging children to talk, and adults to listen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3134</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abuse,faith,healing,hope,joy,littlewarriors,survivor,trauma,warrior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming Fortified with Jason Davis (Part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-fortified-with-jason-davis-part-1--58495129</link><description><![CDATA[We're welcoming Jason Davis back to the podcast to talk not only ego but also love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!<br />Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br /><b>PUBLICATIONS</b><br />Fortify: Being Rooted in God’s Plan For Work And Business (#1 New Release – Christian Stewardship 3/31/21)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495129</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495129/69_becoming_fortified_with_jason_davis_part_1.mp3" length="27308291" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're welcoming Jason Davis back to the podcast to talk not only ego but also love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're welcoming Jason Davis back to the podcast to talk not only ego but also love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!<br />Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br /><b>PUBLICATIONS</b><br />Fortify: Being Rooted in God’s Plan For Work And Business (#1 New Release – Christian Stewardship 3/31/21)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2273</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming Fortified with Jason Davis (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-fortified-with-jason-davis-part-2--58495118</link><description><![CDATA[We're welcoming Jason Davis back to the podcast to talk not only ego but also love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!<br />Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br /><br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br /><b>PUBLICATIONS</b><br />Fortify: Being Rooted in God’s Plan For Work And Business (#1 New Release – Christian Stewardship 3/31/21)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495118</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495118/70_becoming_fortified_with_jason_davis_part_2.mp3" length="26721390" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're welcoming Jason Davis back to the podcast to talk not only ego but also love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're welcoming Jason Davis back to the podcast to talk not only ego but also love, joy, strength... and all things kindness and fierceness. Cause running a business is no joke! Join me for this joyful conversation with author Jason Davis, a man of many talents!<br />Jason helps Christian business owners fortify all their tomorrows, so they can live in the purpose God has called them to.<br /><br />Jason is a husband, author, speaker, teacher, encourager, and Stewardship Coach. By the leading of the Holy Spirit, he founded Jericho Force Enterprises in Fall 2017. Jericho Force helps business owners grow so they can reach their full potential in 3 primary areas: business growth, personal growth, and spiritual growth.<br /><br />Jason has helped lead people out of over $310,000 of debt and set aside upwards of $100,000 in savings. His impact extends to the organizational level, having trained over 1000 individuals (and counting) on the concepts of leadership development and teamwork.<br /><br />Jason is a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach, a DISCflex Certified Coach, a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coach Master Training, and a Kanban Management Professional.<br /><br /><b>PUBLICATIONS</b><br />Fortify: Being Rooted in God’s Plan For Work And Business (#1 New Release – Christian Stewardship 3/31/21)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2224</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Becoming Purposed with Matt Baxter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-purposed-with-matt-baxter--58495137</link><description><![CDATA[We're having a casual, fireside chat with my buddy Matt about all things purpose and lots of other randomness. We talk about all my favourite topics today!<br /><br />MEET MATT<br />Matt Baxter, CEO at Wedge, is a serial entrepreneur. He started his first business at the<br />age of 15, owning and operating Stony Pointe Lawn care for over six years, before selling<br />the company in July 2015. Stemming from his experience while recruiting and hiring<br />employees for his business, Matt created Wedge. The modern recruiting platform is<br />turning video screening into a competitive advantage. Matt’s focus is on removing<br />inefficiencies and enhancing the recruiting function overall to make hiring easier.<br />Given recent conditions, from the overnight move to remote hiring to the current shift<br />towards a hybrid workforce model, recruiting keeps evolving. As a result, traditional hiring<br />methods won’t cut it in the here and now. Wedge is built for the demands of modern<br />recruiting. Wedge, the video screening solution, helps companies make authentic<br />connections with candidates – anytime, anywhere, on any device. Under Matt’s<br />leadership, Wedge serves as a stress-free filter to identify top talent. To provide<br />customers with richer capabilities, Matt has led the development and growth of Wedge’s<br />partner program with leading ATS integrations.<br />Most recently, Matt led Wedge’s funding round with $1.6M in additional finding with<br />participation form new and existing investors to support its accelerated journey to make<br />hiring faster and easier. The funding is well-timed as industry analysts predict that the<br />U.S. is entering one of the hottest job markets in a decade. By helping meet the<br />challenges of remote hiring, Wedge has become an essential solution for many<br />companies under Matt’s leadership.<br />Matt hosts "The Matt Baxter Show," dedicated to people finding their purpose. The show<br />is an opportunity to have conversations spanning purpose-related topics with people who<br />love what they do every day. He is also the co-author of “The Hiring Knot,” a practical<br />informative look at modern recruiting. The book will be published early 2022.<br />Matt was most recently included in the Grand Rapids Business Journal 2021 40 Under<br />40. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Center for Economic<br />Innovation, Yornest, a social media app, and the NextGen Board for Wedgewood<br />Christian Services.<br />Matt is the co-founder of Hopper Popper: https://hopperpopper.co/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495137</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 01:27:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495137/71_becoming_purposed_with_matt_baxter.mp3" length="33851555" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're having a casual, fireside chat with my buddy Matt about all things purpose and lots of other randomness. We talk about all my favourite topics today!

MEET MATT
Matt Baxter, CEO at Wedge, is a serial entrepreneur. He started his first business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're having a casual, fireside chat with my buddy Matt about all things purpose and lots of other randomness. We talk about all my favourite topics today!<br /><br />MEET MATT<br />Matt Baxter, CEO at Wedge, is a serial entrepreneur. He started his first business at the<br />age of 15, owning and operating Stony Pointe Lawn care for over six years, before selling<br />the company in July 2015. Stemming from his experience while recruiting and hiring<br />employees for his business, Matt created Wedge. The modern recruiting platform is<br />turning video screening into a competitive advantage. Matt’s focus is on removing<br />inefficiencies and enhancing the recruiting function overall to make hiring easier.<br />Given recent conditions, from the overnight move to remote hiring to the current shift<br />towards a hybrid workforce model, recruiting keeps evolving. As a result, traditional hiring<br />methods won’t cut it in the here and now. Wedge is built for the demands of modern<br />recruiting. Wedge, the video screening solution, helps companies make authentic<br />connections with candidates – anytime, anywhere, on any device. Under Matt’s<br />leadership, Wedge serves as a stress-free filter to identify top talent. To provide<br />customers with richer capabilities, Matt has led the development and growth of Wedge’s<br />partner program with leading ATS integrations.<br />Most recently, Matt led Wedge’s funding round with $1.6M in additional finding with<br />participation form new and existing investors to support its accelerated journey to make<br />hiring faster and easier. The funding is well-timed as industry analysts predict that the<br />U.S. is entering one of the hottest job markets in a decade. By helping meet the<br />challenges of remote hiring, Wedge has become an essential solution for many<br />companies under Matt’s leadership.<br />Matt hosts "The Matt Baxter Show," dedicated to people finding their purpose. The show<br />is an opportunity to have conversations spanning purpose-related topics with people who<br />love what they do every day. He is also the co-author of “The Hiring Knot,” a practical<br />informative look at modern recruiting. The book will be published early 2022.<br />Matt was most recently included in the Grand Rapids Business Journal 2021 40 Under<br />40. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Center for Economic<br />Innovation, Yornest, a social media app, and the NextGen Board for Wedgewood<br />Christian Services.<br />Matt is the co-founder of Hopper Popper: https://hopperpopper.co/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2818</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ditching the Need for Validation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ditching-the-need-for-validation--58495133</link><description><![CDATA[This episode takes a magnifying glass to what's on Juli's heart today. The hard truth she's facing head-on. <br />"How do I let go and move past the need for validation?"<br />What is old thinking versus new thinking? <br />It's time to uplevel our thinking and shift the frame of reference for what we need to operate on a daily basis.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495133</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495133/73_ditching_the_need_for_validation.mp3" length="10750635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode takes a magnifying glass to what's on Juli's heart today. The hard truth she's facing head-on. 
"How do I let go and move past the need for validation?"
What is old thinking versus new thinking? 
It's time to uplevel our thinking and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode takes a magnifying glass to what's on Juli's heart today. The hard truth she's facing head-on. <br />"How do I let go and move past the need for validation?"<br />What is old thinking versus new thinking? <br />It's time to uplevel our thinking and shift the frame of reference for what we need to operate on a daily basis.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>893</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>affirmation,christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,growth,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose,validation,worthy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Faith is Fun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-is-fun--58495119</link><description><![CDATA[What's on Juli's mind this week? Let's find out in this raw solo episode. She'll tackle the topic of how faith can be a rollercoaster journey. How do you manage yours?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495119</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:59:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495119/75_faith_is_fun.mp3" length="10825487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What's on Juli's mind this week? Let's find out in this raw solo episode. She'll tackle the topic of how faith can be a rollercoaster journey. How do you manage yours?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What's on Juli's mind this week? Let's find out in this raw solo episode. She'll tackle the topic of how faith can be a rollercoaster journey. How do you manage yours?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>899</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,impact,jesus,kingdom,perseverance,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is it OK to Start the Year Without a Plan?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-ok-to-start-the-year-without-a-plan--58495143</link><description><![CDATA[This year, I knew that stepping into planning with a particular structure was not going to serve me. So instead, I need to sit and I need to be available. I need to dream. And I need to step out of the structure. There's an important language shift happening here. Come along for the ride!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495143</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495143/77_is_it_okay_to_start_2022_without_a_plan.mp3" length="13226368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This year, I knew that stepping into planning with a particular structure was not going to serve me. So instead, I need to sit and I need to be available. I need to dream. And I need to step out of the structure. There's an important language shift...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This year, I knew that stepping into planning with a particular structure was not going to serve me. So instead, I need to sit and I need to be available. I need to dream. And I need to step out of the structure. There's an important language shift happening here. Come along for the ride!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1099</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>I'm Not Ready But It's Already Done</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-not-ready-but-it-s-already-done--58495142</link><description><![CDATA[Often we're more ready for things than we think we are. We need to figure out how to step through the fear and overwhelm and do the hard things anyway. We can accomplish more than we ever thought!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495142</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:54:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495142/72_i_m_not_ready_but_it_s_already_done.mp3" length="13938606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Often we're more ready for things than we think we are. We need to figure out how to step through the fear and overwhelm and do the hard things anyway. We can accomplish more than we ever thought!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Often we're more ready for things than we think we are. We need to figure out how to step through the fear and overwhelm and do the hard things anyway. We can accomplish more than we ever thought!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1159</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,kingdom,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The 4 Types of People You Do and Don't Need in Your Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-4-types-of-people-you-do-and-don-t-need-in-your-life--58495139</link><description><![CDATA[Are you being intentional about who you're spending time with? On who you're allowing to determine the direction and quality of your life? If you aren't, it's time. The wrong people will kill your calling and pull you from purpose. The right ones will propel you. This episode is all about how to tell the difference.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495139</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:38:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495139/112_the_4_types_of_people_you_do_and_don_t_need_in_your_life.mp3" length="24897204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you being intentional about who you're spending time with? On who you're allowing to determine the direction and quality of your life? If you aren't, it's time. The wrong people will kill your calling and pull you from purpose. The right ones will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you being intentional about who you're spending time with? On who you're allowing to determine the direction and quality of your life? If you aren't, it's time. The wrong people will kill your calling and pull you from purpose. The right ones will propel you. This episode is all about how to tell the difference.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2072</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,encounter,faith,god,grow,hope,identity,impact,jesus,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Being Here</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-here--58495121</link><description><![CDATA[Are you so busy reaching for "next" and "there" that you can't be here? Or present? Do you struggle to take a break, sit still, or rest? If you do, then this one is just for you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495121</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:36:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495121/114_being_here.mp3" length="12673245" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you so busy reaching for "next" and "there" that you can't be here? Or present? Do you struggle to take a break, sit still, or rest? If you do, then this one is just for you.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you so busy reaching for "next" and "there" that you can't be here? Or present? Do you struggle to take a break, sit still, or rest? If you do, then this one is just for you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1054</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Addicted to Hope with Drake DeLong Farmer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/addicted-to-hope-with-drake-delong-farmer--58495090</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into the ideas of hope, healing, and living your purposed life. You know - all things walking in your calling. It's a vital conversation in a world of so much hopelessness, settling, and surviving instead of thriving. <br /><br />MEET DRAKE:<br />As a pastor and speaker, Drake De Long-Farmer has been passionate about inviting people into the deeper life with God and creating spaces for people to wrestle with what they believe about themselves, God, and the world around them. His hope is that, in some way, through his words and work, he can inspire people to become #FullOfLove, #FuelledByFaith, and #AddictedToHope. Drake currently serves on the leadership team of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Growing up in a military family, he has moved a lot in his lifetime and has had the privilege to travel across Canada and Europe, but he is most at home when he spends time with his wife and four kids.<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.drakefarmer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.drakefarmer.com</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/drakefarmer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/drakefarmer</a><br />Insta: <a href="http://instagram.com/drakefarmer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/drakefarmer</a><br />Get the Book: <a href="http://getbook.at/addictedtohope?fbclid=IwAR2zjA38tRz8vNobnT_DlkyVZtt99zAufhAWWRogFHEZcuSqVblfKqoKoQ0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://getbook.at/addictedtohope</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495090</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495090/115_addicted_to_hope_with_drake_delong_farmer.mp3" length="32081231" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we dive into the ideas of hope, healing, and living your purposed life. You know - all things walking in your calling. It's a vital conversation in a world of so much hopelessness, settling, and surviving instead of thriving. 

MEET...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we dive into the ideas of hope, healing, and living your purposed life. You know - all things walking in your calling. It's a vital conversation in a world of so much hopelessness, settling, and surviving instead of thriving. <br /><br />MEET DRAKE:<br />As a pastor and speaker, Drake De Long-Farmer has been passionate about inviting people into the deeper life with God and creating spaces for people to wrestle with what they believe about themselves, God, and the world around them. His hope is that, in some way, through his words and work, he can inspire people to become #FullOfLove, #FuelledByFaith, and #AddictedToHope. Drake currently serves on the leadership team of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Growing up in a military family, he has moved a lot in his lifetime and has had the privilege to travel across Canada and Europe, but he is most at home when he spends time with his wife and four kids.<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.drakefarmer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.drakefarmer.com</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/drakefarmer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/drakefarmer</a><br />Insta: <a href="http://instagram.com/drakefarmer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/drakefarmer</a><br />Get the Book: <a href="http://getbook.at/addictedtohope?fbclid=IwAR2zjA38tRz8vNobnT_DlkyVZtt99zAufhAWWRogFHEZcuSqVblfKqoKoQ0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://getbook.at/addictedtohope</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2671</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,confidence,empower,encounter,equip,faith,god,hope,impact,jesus,joy,love,purpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The 3 Keys to Building Healthy Community</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-3-keys-to-building-healthy-community--58495120</link><description><![CDATA[If you're ready to uplevel your people and live your purpose, you're going to need to approach building the circle around you from a place of intentionality. Why? Because nothing takes us out like social tension and friend group or family drama. And you can't afford to be pulled off track! <br />This week, we're covering the 3 keys of building healthy community. Make sure you tune in for this one - it might just save you from yourself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58495120</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:32:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58495120/113_the_3_keys_to_building_healthy_community.mp3" length="16637843" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Juli Wenger</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you're ready to uplevel your people and live your purpose, you're going to need to approach building the circle around you from a place of intentionality. Why? Because nothing takes us out like social tension and friend group or family drama. And...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you're ready to uplevel your people and live your purpose, you're going to need to approach building the circle around you from a place of intentionality. Why? Because nothing takes us out like social tension and friend group or family drama. And you can't afford to be pulled off track! <br />This week, we're covering the 3 keys of building healthy community. Make sure you tune in for this one - it might just save you from yourself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1383</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,community,confidence,empower,equip,faith,god,hope,identity,impact,jesus,kingdom,purpose,together</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9192425e2f2d03e0308720aa9de53a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
