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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410 - Tasha Smith: The Emergence of a Direct Sales Coaching Rockstar
March 04, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBWho's coaching you? Tasha Smith first realized she had a gift for sales training when she was cutting her chops training new recruits at Cutco Knives. It was that experience, and countless others, that would lead her to found Emerge Sales Training. Since the launch, her company has taken network marketing companies by storm - initially within the DoTERRA community and now countless others. Tasha shares her journey, her love for hoodies and tacos, and how you can benefit from her coach...
409 - Tim Mahoney: The Moses Controversy
February 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBThe trailer for this documentary film honestly scared the living crap out of me when I first saw it. It caused me to question all that my faith in Christ was built upon. What if the foundational texts - the Torah - of the bible weren't actually written by Moses? Well, filmmaker, Tim Mahoney heard this growing popular theory was sprouting up in colleges and university professors across the country...and he decided to investigate it. And, this film is the story of what he discovered.....
408 - Kyle Idleman: The Three Words We All Need To Hear
February 21, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBKyle Idleman is a teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY - one of the largest churches in America, where he speaks to more than 25,000 people each weekend! He is the bestselling and award-winning author of NOT A FAN, among many other books. He came on the podcast to talk about the topic of his new book DON'T GIVE UP: Faith that gives you the confidence to keep believing and the courage to keep going. Kyle discusses the 4 core beliefs we need to let go in order t...
407 - Reid Besch and His Courageous Fight To Defeat Cancer
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBReid Besch and I go a long way back...he was the older neighbor boy that played with my boys when they were little. It's been 15 years since he was throwing footballs in our connected backyards. In the last 2 years, he's been fighting for his life. He shares his story about being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - and fighting to kill this disease out of his body. Since he was cleared of cancer, just a few short months ago, he's been asked t...
406 - What I'm Learning About Marketing
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBI've been studying how to be a better marketer in my businesses recently and here's what I've learned so far: 1. Marketing is not about promoting what your thing is, marketing is about promoting valuable information that would attract the kind of person who would want or need what your thing is. 2. A sale isn't made until a conversation is started. Marketers need to focus on creating conversations, NOT leads. Conversations create revenue!
405- People of a Different Spirit
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 5.43 MBI want to thank Pastor Dale Evrist of New Song Nashville for the inspiration behind this faith-filled message – a powerful one for anyone in business, doing great things - if you are influencers, creating value for others, this message is for you! I reference bible scripture in this episode - Numbers 13-14. People of a different spirit... 1. Are willing to overcome any obstacle in order to obtain every opportunity. 2. Are willing to pay any price in order to possess every promise. 3. Ar...
404 - We Will Reap The Harvest If We Do Not Give Up
January 14, 2019 06:00 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MBI love the promise of Galatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." This is particularly important for those in business. We must not give up. We must continue to do good in our work and in our efforts. If our motivation is from a heart of giving and doing good in the world, God promises we will reap the harvest if we remain faithful to our work. This is such an encouragement for anyone doing great things in n...
403 - The One Decision That Separates People Who Actually Achieve Success From Those Who Only Dream
January 09, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 3.68 MBIf you aren’t as successful as you’d like to be — if you aren’t as happy as you’d like to be, since success, walks hand in hand with happiness — instead of looking for a new bridge to cross, consider burning a few old ones. Today, I read this article originally published in Inc. Magazine. As always, I hope it inspires you toward great things!
402 - Write Your Own Leadership Magazine Article
January 08, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutes - 1.96 MBLately, I've incorporated reading our company's leadership magazine articles on a daily basis. I've found them to be full of inspiration and motivation to reach my goals in my business. And, I encourage you to do the same. On top of that, what if you wrote your own article for the leadership magazine? What would it say about you? How would you inspire others with your life?
401 - Be a Man of Knowledge and Understanding
January 07, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBI'm humbled by the realization of how unwise I have been in the past as I read Proverbs 17:27. I talk about ways I can improve this area of my life to win more in life.
401 - Be a Man of Knowledge and Understanding
January 07, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBI'm humbled by the realization of how unwise I have been in the past as I read Proverbs 17:27. I talk about ways I can improve this area of my life to win more in life.
400 - The Luxury of Doing Only One Thing
December 31, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.3 MBWell, it's finally here...400 episodes of this podcast! It's been a joy. It's been an honor. I'm so grateful to have had this journey with you. Today is the last day of 2018. Tomorrow, we begin 2019. A fresh start! It's like God's grace is totally upon on this first day of January 2019. It's almost magical. The truth is there's nothing more special about 1/1/2019 than there was on 12/31/2018. God's grace is always there for us - every day! So, what are some ways I can sabotage this ne...
399 - I am a Network Marketer (Geez, that's hard to admit)
December 27, 2018 06:00 - 4 minutes - 1.86 MBI have decided to be a network marketer. I realize the stigma that can carry with it. And I have been a victim of a poor network marketer and I have also seen how it's possible to do it well. I choose to be a pioneer of what it means to be a servant network marketer. And I embrace that in this episode. How about you? What has been your experience with network marketing? Do you struggle with the stigma like I do?
398 - How Do You Present Yourself?
December 26, 2018 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.13 MBSo, I get a little bit vulnerable here. I share a quote from Rachel Hollis that leads me to discuss something I have done since I was a young boy - present myself larger than I really am. It's all born out of insecurity. I wonder if anyone else can relate to me?
397 - Seth Godin is Brilliant
December 21, 2018 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.49 MBThis week, I began reading THIS IS MARKETING by Seth Godin. I have to stop every couple of minutes and ponder what he just said. For some reason, his writing just fascinates me and stirs my business mind. He discussed something that I tried to describe in a previous episode - 393 - Hear How They Feel. Seth just describes the why behind the why much more clearly that I ever could, I had to share it with you.
396 - Krissy Nordhoff: You Have Every Ingredient You Need
December 20, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.67 MBI don't often get to have my wife join me for a session, but I did today! And boy is it good! I just had to bring Krissy on to share a profound insight she's gotten about bread making. Here's what she wrote on her Facebook page: Yesterday, I stood in front of a nearly empty cupboard. I thought to myself, “Everything in here is ingredients!” As in nothing we can eat immediately😂. I heard God whisper to me....”That’s what I give you. Ingredients. It’s up to you to put them together, and ...
395 - How To Be A Leader of Leaders
December 19, 2018 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBGALILEO said "You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself." And, this is the key to being a leader of leaders. You cannot make someone learn something. You can only inspire and stimulate the why behind their why. And, when this is done with a pure motivation - for their benefit - you are really teaching. You are helping him find it within himself!
394 - Everyone Is Just Making It Up As They Go Along
December 18, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBI'm inspired by a quote from FRANK CHIMERO that says, "I have no idea what I'm doing, and everyone is just making it up as they go along. This about sums up everything I know." What this says to me is I actually need to stop comparing myself to everyone else. Because everyone is just making it up as they go along anyway. A better thing to focus my attention on is how can I find a way to take one step closer to my dream. That's a productive thought. And it's worth focusing on.
393 - Hear How They Feel
December 17, 2018 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBToday's episode is inspired by a quote from BOB CHAPMAN "The art of listening is not to hear what someone says but to hear how they feel." The idea is that when you can hear so closely, so intimately, for how someone else feels, you're listening much more intently and therefore will build a deeper relationship with that person. That is the art of listening.
392 - Rachelle Harwell: Sharing DoTERRA as a Ministry
December 11, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBFollowing God's leading has been vital to Rachelle Harwell's journey in DoTERRA. Starting out in the small town of Peshtigo, WI and now relocating to Nashville, it's always been about serving and being in community with others - getting out of her comfort zone. We catch up after taking a day making cold calls to salons and spas together and how that really opened up something new for Rachelle.
391 - Amy Biegler: The 3 Phases of Building a DoTERRA Business
December 10, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBDoTERRA Wellness Advocates building a business, this episode is for you! I talked with Amy Biegler from Peshtigo, WI today. She shares with me how she's been building her DoTERRA business. It's evident she's doing something right. Every month since the beginning of 2017, she's enrolled between 3-5 people herself. I'm so impressed with the consistent enrollments. She shares exactly what she does to see those kinds of consistent results. And, she shares her latest personal challenge now i...
390 - The Gray Havens: Waiting for Heaven
December 06, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBDave Radford, of the band The Gray Havens, stops by the Courage Cast to share some new music from their new album: SHE WAITS. We explore the topic of heaven in this discussion. What is it? What will "life" be like in heaven? What should be doing now to prepare for heaven? And everything in between. Dave was a great guest. Lots of insightful and intelligent conversation on this topic. Download or Stream SHE WAITS on Apple Music and Spotify. Follow The Gray Havens on Instagram (but don't e...
389 - What do you do when disagreements lead to disappointment? Try this!
November 28, 2018 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.08 MBOver the last 3 years, I've learned the hard way finally how to interact with my most important relationships. I used to find reasons to disagree with my wife and kids because I wanted to get to the truth. I've found that my truth is less important than what is true for others. I have significantly less disappointments in my relationships when I made this one simple change.
388 - Your Repetition Determines Your Reputation
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 1.78 MBThere's a great saying "Your repetition affects your reputation." Basically, what you repeat over and over again, make a habit, determines what you will be known for. What do you want to be known for? Just do it and make it a habit!
387 - Sit Still and Trust The Driver
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MBCorrie Ten Boom, Holocaust Survivor, once said "When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the driver". What she meant was, how you respond to difficult, challenging or even dangerous times reveals who you really trust for your life. Who is the driver of your life? Who do you choose to be in charge? Is it you? Is it God? It's the great battle of our lives. Are you fighting for control or do you live your life sur...
386 - Reid Hughes: Perseverance Produces
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.93 MBReid Hughes joins me in a conversation over breakfast in Salt Lake City at DoTERRA Convention. We talk about the importance of perseverance in business. Let patience have its perfect work - James 1.
385 - It Matters How You Make People Feel
September 28, 2018 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBI came back from DoTERRA Dream Convention full of thoughts about selling...and the importance of how making others feels plays a role in the process of presenting ideas. People have to know like and trust you before you can sell them anything.
384 - Scale Your Business Launch
September 27, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MBI started a new podcast last week - it's called Scale Your Business. It's a partnership with Shaun Bennett - a fellow entrepreneur. I encourage you to listen at ScaleYourBusiness.com
383 - The Two Dogs Inside of Me
September 26, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBAn old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on...
382 - Chosen Redeemed Sealed
September 24, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.17 MBThis is who you are. Thoughts on the truth of the gospel and how it will affect you in your day to day.
381 - A Man Plans His Way
September 10, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.19 MBIn this episode I begin sharing a new system I've implemented in my life recently. And, I talk about the why behind it. In the next episode I plan to share the details of my plan. But, today, I remember the verse in Proverbs 16:9 that says "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps."
380 - Lessons From My 5k
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.52 MBI decided to run in the Franklin Classic 5k race, which happened this past labor day. I share about my race, where I went wrong, what I did right and how I'm going to adapt going forward.
379 - Jeff Goins: The Secret To Influence
August 24, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBAre you wanting to build and sustain an engaged audience? An audience that knows, likes and trusts you? Are you a creator, blogger, author, artist or podcaster? Pay attention to what Jeff Goins has to say. Goins has been blogging for over 14 years. It wasn't until 10 years into his journey as a blogger that he finally started to experience the kind of success and recognition any creative person would be looking for. And when it happened, it happened fast! With an audience of 10's of thou...
378 - Robin Bertram: Finding Hope at the End of Life's Journey
August 23, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBAt one point or another in this life, we’re all going to face trials and hardships. The CDC estimates the number of people facing long-term and terminal illnesses will increase 80% by 2020. And as those we love age, we’ll walk the road to heaven with them, eventually walking that road ourselves. But there’s good news: God is always good, and there is hope for the journey! Seasoned speaker and author Robin Bertram faced a serious health battle for a year and a half, and during which she wr...
377 - Phillip Andrew - The Difference Between Serving and Pleasing
August 21, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBLike many children, Phillip Andrew grew up feeling anxiety over insecurities and the uncertainties of life. That anxiety led him to abuse alcohol beginning in his pre-teens first getting drunk at the age of 11. When he was 14, his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and during his Sophomore year of High School, exactly 1 week before his 16th birthday, she passed away. That was the fuel being poured on an already burning fire. Today, at 33, living in California, Phillip talks with students...
376 - My Greatest Fear
August 14, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBThis is an entrepreneur's greatest fear.
375 - See Believe Do
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.52 MBThree words that lead to success when we apply them!
374 - Get Back Up
August 09, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.47 MBThis is a repost from @before5am on Instagram. If you're down, you have no other choice but to get back up. Someone needs to hear this today.
373 - Build on your Strengths
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MBAll too often, we focus on what we learn from failure...but what if we focused more on what we learned from our successes; our big wins? That's the topic for today. Inspired by the book "Rework".
372 - No Strain, No Strength
August 07, 2018 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.05 MBIn John 16:33 Jesus says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” That little 3 word sentence - But take heart - but have courage! And that's the theme for today. Have courage, go through the tough things so that you will be stronger coming out of it on the other side!!
371 - Praying Philippians 4
August 06, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.56 MBOne additional thought I like to focus on throughout the day is Philippians 4:6-8. Today, I share that scripture in my daily talk.
Welcome to the Courage Cast
August 04, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.73 MBA short introduction of the Courage Cast Podcast with your host Eric Nordhoff.
370 - My Daily Focus Card
August 03, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 4.04 MBThis is a little productivity hack I learned from Jonathan Milligan. And I've implemented this into my daily routine with great success. This tool is simple and effective. I promise it will make you 10x more productive when you implement this one thing.
369 - Praying the Lord's Prayer
August 02, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBI share one of the habits of my daily morning routine - praying The Lord's Prayer. This is a 15 minute prayer time ritual I make a habit for life.
368 - Take Time To Release Daily
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MBThis is one of my big takeaways from my week long time in Germany with family. In German, the word is "Entspannung".
367 - Matt Hammitt: Building Stronger Marriages
July 23, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBSometimes great success brings greater challenges. For twenty years, Ohio native, Matt Hammitt, was the lead singer and songwriter for Dove Award-winning two time Grammy-nominated band Sanctus Real. During that time, the band released eight albums under Sparrow Records, toured internationally and released 14 Top 5 and #1 singles to Christian radio, making the band a household name among Christian music fans worldwide. Authored by Matt, Sanctus Real's most recognized hit, “Lead Me,” has reso...
366 - I Don't Have Enough Time
July 17, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBThere's a big difference in how we see things, what we think about them and how we outwardly express them. Time is no different.
365 - Bill Williams: Living Naturally Supernatural
July 16, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBMy long-time friend and business partner in Christian music licensing and distribution joins me in the studio during a recent visit from England. Bill and his wife, Liz, have a big heart for the poor. He shares how he lives his life now loving the poor and those in his community who don't know God. It's inspirational and motivational living for all of us Christians.
363 - From Comparison to Celebration
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.87 MBYou've heard the expression "Comparison is the thief of joy". Now, let's talk about what we can do instead that is much more effective.
364 - Worship as Personal Development
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.73 MBThere was more to say after yesterday's podcast episode. What does celebration result in? I contend there's a lot of personal development going on.