Courage Cast - Build Your Belief
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEncouragement builds belief. Belief makes the impossible, possible. This podcast exists to encourage others so that more people will believe in themselves. Listeners will find the courage to face their fears and commit to taking action, so they will be unstoppable. Host, Eric Nordhoff, is on a mission to encourage business owners, entrepreneurs, and creative people. This podcast features faith-based motivational messages and interviews with overcomers who have inspirational stories. Find out what it means to live your most courageous life by joining the Courageous Community. Live a life with purpose and intention. Make the impossible, possible in your life and business. "With God all things are possible." - Mark 10:27
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115 - Why Is Living Below Your Means Courageous?
September 15, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MBI read a social media post by Jim Riley, the drummer of Rascal Flatts. His inspiring post, which is going viral, demonstrates his desire to serve His Master more than serving to impress man. We channel some good old fashioned Dave Ramsey advice in this episode!
114 - How To Break Through Procrastination
September 14, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.92 MBIf you struggle with procrastination, this episode is for you. I share a personal story of procrastination in my life and how I overcame it. The solution is simple - it's comes down to deciding.
113 - Waiting before Working
September 13, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.61 MBI read a portion of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young in this episode - only after several different people sent me the same post. How does the thought of going to God before acting on a decision make you feel? Trapped or freed up?
112 - It's Convention Week!
September 12, 2016 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.6 MBWhat is your mindset before heading into a busy convention or industry trade show event? I share my focus for this week - during my annual network marketing convention.
111 - The Go-Giver with Author Bob Burg (Part 4)
September 09, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.59 MBI speak with Bob Burg, co-author of "The Go-Giver" book. He shares unique insights into the ideation, writing and motivation behind writing the book. He adds some color and gives clarity to some of our listeners questions. Part 4 of 4.
110 - The Go-Giver with Author Bob Burg (Part 3)
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.37 MBI speak with Bob Burg, co-author of "The Go-Giver" book. He shares unique insights into the ideation, writing and motivation behind writing the book. He adds some color and gives clarity to some of our listeners questions. Part 3 of 4.
109 - The Go-Giver with Author Bob Burg (Part 2)
September 07, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.92 MBI speak with Bob Burg, co-author of "The Go-Giver" book. He shares unique insights into the ideation, writing and motivation behind writing the book. He adds some color and gives clarity to some of our listeners questions. Part 2 of 4.
108 - The Go-Giver with Author Bob Burg (Part 1)
September 06, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MBI speak with Bob Burg, co-author of "The Go-Giver" book. He shares unique insights into the ideation, writing and motivation behind writing the book. He adds some color and gives clarity to some of our listeners questions. Part 1 of 4.
107 - Dealing with Disappointment
September 02, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MBI share a personal story of recent disappointment and how I'm overcoming that taking the lessons learned from this week's episodes featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Lysa Terkeurst's "Unglued".
106 - Elizabeth Taylor: Not Without Hope
September 01, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.7 MBIn the final part of my conversation with Elizabeth Taylor, we discuss her future plans to bring hope to the hopeless facing similar chronic diseases.
105 - Elizabeth Taylor: The Antidote for Despair
August 31, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.97 MBIn part 2 of my 3 part conversation with Elizabeth Taylor shares how she best overcomes Multiple Sclerosis symptoms today with her antidote for despair: gratefulness!
104 - Elizabeth Taylor: Courage Through a Chronic Illness
August 30, 2016 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBI start a conversation with Elizabeth Taylor, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after the birth of her first baby. In part 1 of this 3 part interview, Elizabeth shares how she first heard of the disease, experienced denial and found encouragement through community.
103 - When You're Coming Unglued
August 29, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MBYou know that moment when you come against a stress or a challenge or someone does you wrong? How do you handle it? Lysa Terkeurst wrote a book about this called "Unglued". I take inspiration from this in today's episode.
102 - Don't Be Dwight Schrute: You Don't Always Have To Have All The Answers
August 26, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.53 MBAs a leader, don't feel like you have to have all the answers. Your followers are not subordinates and they aren't impressed. Look at Dwight Schrute for a great example of how not to lead!
101 - Follow One Course Until Successful
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.62 MBA previous coach first introduced me to this acronym for F.O.C.U.S. - Follow One Course Until Successful. And it's proven itself to be more than helpful in my entrepreneurial journey in giving me direction and narrow vision for what I chose to do in my work life.
100 - Go Big!
August 24, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MBNo better topic for our 100th episode than the topic of going big. This is the core of what this podcast is all about - encouraging you to walk in the you that God created and intended you to be - your true self in Christ!
099 - When You've Let It Go, But It Hasn't Left
August 23, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.63 MBWhat do you do when you've tried everything in your power to release a hurt or wound and it just keeps reminding you over and over again? Shannon Suzanne Scott (ShannonSuzanneScott.com) wrote a blog post about this and I couldn't have said it better myself, so I just had to read it!
098 - Sinned Against Again?
August 22, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBHow should we respond when we feel sinned against? It's natural and instinctive for us to respond with all sorts of emotions, but what is the response that leads to the most freedom, life and healing for you and your relationships? In this episode, I read an article written by Paul Tripp (PaulTripp.com)
097 - Leadership and the Law of the Inner Circle
August 19, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.03 MBJohn Maxwell Team Coach, Rebekah Joy, joins for a 5-part series on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. On this final day of this series, we talk about Leadership and the Law of the Inner Circle. Connect with Rebekah for individual or team coaching at www.JohnMaxwellGroup.com/RebekahJoy
096 - Leadership and the Law of Magnetism
August 18, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.39 MBJohn Maxwell Team Coach, Rebekah Joy, joins for a 5-part series on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. In this episode, we discuss the Law of Magnetism. Connect with Rebekah for individual or team coaching at www.JohnMaxwellGroup.com/RebekahJoy
095 - Leadership and the Law of the Big Mo
August 17, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.12 MBJohn Maxwell Team Coach, Rebekah Joy, joins for a 5-part series on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. In this episode, we discuss momentum and the Law of the Big Mo. Connect with Rebekah for individual or team coaching at [email protected].
094 - Leadership and the Law of Influence
August 16, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.56 MBJohn Maxwell Team Coach, Rebekah Joy, joins for a 5-part series on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Today, we talk about the Law of Influence. For individual or team coaching, contact Rebekah at [email protected].
093 - Leadership and the Law of the Lid
August 14, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBJohn Maxwell Team Coach, Rebekah Joy, joins for a 5-part series on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. The first is The Law of the Lid. For individual or team coaching, contact Rebekah at [email protected].
092 - The Best Cure For Breaking Out of a Rut
August 12, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.33 MBI'm not beating around the bush in this one. Straight talk about what it takes to move forward in your business today! You'll be surprised at what getting to work will do for your mood! qcjhnnt7
091 - Scott MacIntyre: Lighthouse
August 11, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.73 MBThis is part 3 of my 3 part interview with Scott MacIntyre - American Idol Top 8 Finalist. The importance of God and relationships to overcome trials and challenges in your life.
090 - Scott MacIntyre: Fifty Second Chances
August 10, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.56 MBThis is part 2 of my 3 part conversation with American Idol Top 8 Finalist Scott MacIntyre. We diver further into his story of receiving two kidney transplants.
089 - Scott MacIntyre: By Faith, Not By Sight
August 09, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.12 MBBlind from birth and a two-time kidney transplant recipient, Scott MacIntyre's journey has been anything but easy. This is part 1 of 3 of my conversation with singer Scott MacIntyre.
088 - When You're Feeling Extremely Unmotivated
August 08, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.54 MBI take inspiration from Derek Sivers (CD Baby Founder) and article he wrote about not feeling motivated to do anything...what do you do then? Go back to bed? NO!
087 - Interrupting Interruptions and the Art of Refusal
August 05, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.04 MBThe final step in the process of elimination in your work and life is learning to minimize interruptions. We take motivation and inspiration from the book The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss to conquer the most common interrupters in our work and life.
086 - Go on a Low-Information Diet
August 04, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.16 MBMore from the book The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss. This time we talk about the low-information diet, the concept of avoiding mass media, news, and information that isn't timely, important and useful for us in our business and life. Thereby freeing us up to do more of what we are called to do!
085 - Accomplish MORE While Working LESS
August 03, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.11 MBWe dive further into the 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris and the elimination process. Realize much of it is psychological. We can actually shift the way we work when we apply the 80/20 Pareto Principle combined with Parkinson's Law.
084 - How To Gain 80% of Your Life Back
August 02, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MBI explain the Pareto Principle as part of a focus on freeing up more time in your life. My inspiration comes from the book "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Timothy Ferriss.
083 - Big Harvest, Big Mess
August 01, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.1 MBIf you're not dealing with a mess, maybe what you're working on isn't big enough?! Listen to today's episode all about what it sometimes takes to grow a strong harvest! Don't be afraid of the mess, you might be on the right track! Proverbs 14:4
082 - New Bodies For Greater Purpose
July 29, 2016 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.51 MB2 Corinthians 5:1 says, "For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down, we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands." Join me today as I explore this passage and unpack the full hope of the glorious inheritance that awaits us.
081 - Listen For Understanding
July 28, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.94 MBOne of the biggest barriers we can experience while communicating with others is not listening to understand; we listen to reply. Today, I explore the concept of listening for understanding and how that can open the door to allow our relationships to blossom.
080 - Abandon The Coward's Way
July 27, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.25 MBOn this episode, I dive into a blog post by Winn Collier called "A Word for Cowards".
079 - Anthem on Leadership, Roadmaps and Mentors
July 26, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.91 MBMy daughter, Anthem, joins me on this episode of Courage Cast. She shares her thoughts on leadership and more.
078 - Dare to be Different in Order to Make a Difference
July 25, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBWe all want our lives to count for something—to live for a greater purpose and meaning. Join me today as we explore the concept of daring to be different and how that enables us to a make profound impact on this world.
077 - Build from the Bottom Up
July 22, 2016 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.21 MBThe concept of Tap Rooting is discussed and outlined as a business building strategy.
076 - Busy Work vs Income Producing Activity
July 21, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.31 MBHow can we focus on the income producing activity in our businesses and cut the busy work to a minimum? I share more from the book "Making the First Circle Work" by Randy Gage.
075 - Pump Up the Volume
July 20, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.19 MBThe key to higher income is personal product use, how often and how much you sample and how much you nurture your customer-base through education and empowerment!
074 - The Man in the Glass
July 19, 2016 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.01 MBI read an inspiring and challenging poem written in the 1930's by Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr. called "The Man in the Glass".
073 - Lessons from Nice
July 18, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.06 MBThe terror that hit Nice, France last week is the subject of today's episode. Scriptures of hope and encouragement are spoken in the midst of the sadness.
072 - Setting the Standard of Integrity
July 15, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.66 MBYou are responsible for setting the standard of integrity by which you will operate personally in your business. By doing this you will begin to create a culture that can be caught. It's important to communicate and remind your organization of these standards...but most importantly live by them yourself!
071 - The Attitude Experiment
July 14, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.84 MBWe conduct an attitude experiment together and see how often we think, say, do or surround ourselves with positive and negative things and people. And we discuss the key to attitude in this podcast episode.
070 - How To Lead Your Volunteer Army
July 13, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 4.11 MBHave you ever complained that others aren’t doing what you’d like them to do? It’s easier to blame others than take responsibility for the problems in your organization. But, it all starts with you. Here's a bit of encouragement for you today as you lead your all-volunteer army!
069 - From the Mouth of Babes: The Kids Tell Me How To Overcome Fear
July 12, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.8 MBI interview my 7-year old daughter and my nephew about fear and how to overcome it. This is what they said - almost unedited. :)
068 - It's a New Day
July 11, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.84 MBWake up, sunshine. It's a new day! What are you going to do with it?
067 - Blessing and Cursing
July 08, 2016 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.75 MBThe human soul feels it's worth when it receives a blessing. This is the last day I share from "Soul Keeping" by John Ortberg.
066 - Arrange Your Days
July 07, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.67 MBDallas Willard continues to share goldmines with John Ortberg in his book "Soul Keeping". This one about what to arrange our days for is peace-giving.