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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264 - You Create Your Opportunities By Asking For Them
May 23, 2017 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.02 MBWe have learned this the hard way recently just because we simply didn't ask. We missed out on opportunities to help great people with their health. Whatever business you are in, whatever dreams you have and goals you want to pursue remember do not forget to ask. Asking is your vehicle for receiving. It does not mean begging, it does not indicate that you are selfish. Quit lying to yourself about asking because you think asking means you're a bad person. You have something of value to offer w...
263 - Dale Carnegie: Make Others Seem Happy About the Thing You Suggest
May 22, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBThe final key to being a leader and changing people without arousing resentment is to make the person happy about doing what we want them to do. The final installment of this series on Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
262 - Dale Carnegie: Make The Fault Seem Easy To Correct
May 19, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.59 MBBe liberal with your encouragement, make the thing seem easy to do, let the other person know that you have faith in his ability to do it, that he has an undeveloped flair for it - and he will practice until the dawn comes in the window in order to excel. More great wisdom from Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
261 - Dale Carnegie: Give Others a Fine Reputation To Live Up To
May 18, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.07 MBWhen you’re trying to change someone’s mind, give them a reputation to live up to. More great wisdom from Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People"
260 - Dale Carnegie: Praise Every Improvement
May 17, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.81 MBOne of the most powerful abilities we have is helping others realize their potential. We can do this by praising their strengths. Yet, this is something we do so infrequently. It's much easier to point out someone's faults. Even when it's tough to find things to praise, try hard to find something. More timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
259 - Dale Carnegie: Let the Other Person Save Face
May 16, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.48 MBWhen we disagree with someone, even if we are right and he is definitely wrong, we only destroy his ego by causing him to lose face. Why not let the other person save face? More timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
258 - Dale Carnegie: Ask Questions Instead of Giving Direct Orders
May 15, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.96 MBWhat if, instead of telling people what to do, we gave them the opportunity to do things themselves, to learn from their own mistakes? More timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
257 - Dale Carnegie: Talk About Your Own Mistakes Before Criticizing Others
May 12, 2017 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.24 MBIt is much easier to listen to a description of our own faults when the person criticizing begins by humbly saying that he is also far from perfect. More timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and his book "How To Win Friends and Influence People."
256 - Dale Carnegie: Call Attention To Mistakes Indirectly
May 11, 2017 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.13 MBMost of us respond bitterly to direct criticism. When we’re looking to change people without offending them or arousing resentment, simply changing one three-letter word can be our key to success. We talk about that three-letter word in this episode. Principle 2: Call Attention to People's Mistakes Indirectly. More timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People.
255 - Dale Carnegie: Begin with Praise and Honest Appreciation
May 10, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.78 MBIt’s much easier to listen to unpleasant things after we’ve been praised for our good points. That’s why the first step to changing people without offending them is to begin with appreciation for their strengths. Leadership wisdom from Dale Carnegie's "How To Win Friends and Influence People"
254 - Your Lack of Dedication is an Insult to Those Who Believe in You
May 09, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.26 MBIf you choose to give up and quit, what does that say to those who are counting on you? Your lack of dedication is an insult to those who believe in you. What comes up for you when you read that? Who do you think of? What are you committed to in your life?
253 - 10 Ways To Increase Your Talent
May 08, 2017 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.19 MBWhether you were gifted exceptional talent or mediocre talent, you can always multiply your talent by taking on these traits.
I Need Your Feedback
May 05, 2017 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.6 MBToday, I am asking you for feedback on how we can improve this podcast. I share my thinking process up until now, share some statistics about the podcast and the reasoning behind why I'm considering making changes. I would not want to do that without your feedback - my listeners. Please visit CourageousCommunity.com and join the conversation in the Facebook group or simply email me your thoughts at [email protected]
252 - Hector Belardo: 5% Body Fat at 50
May 04, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBMy good friend Hector Belardo shares his nutrition and exercise tips with me and how he maintains 5% Body Fat as he approaches 50! “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31
251 - No Pain No Gain
May 03, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.11 MBYou want growth...but you won't get it without embracing the pain.
250 - Run Your Race...Don't Quit
May 02, 2017 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.15 MBSometimes the goals we set for ourselves don't happen the way we plan...what do we do then? For one thing, we don't quit. We do whatever we have to do to move forward. This podcast was recorded after finishing the Nashville Rock N Roll 5K with my friends.
249 - Take The Right Next Step
May 01, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MBDon't concern yourself with the big picture if you feel hopeless and overwhelmed. Focus on taking the right next step toward your big picture vision.
248 - If You Struggle With Self-Worth
April 27, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.61 MBIf you struggle with self-worth or understanding your value, Read Isaiah 43:1-4. But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel:“Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine.When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down.When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end—Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy...
247 - The Path To Abundant Life
April 25, 2017 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBComing back from a retreat we hosted, I realize (once again) that real, full life comes when I give myself away.
246 - Jaime Lara: Growing From Tragedy
April 21, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBMy friend Jaime Lara joins me to share his deeply personal story of the loss of his newborn child and how he has grown from that loss since then.
245 - Chase The Lion: The Lions Den
April 20, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.79 MBCourage is shown not coming out of a tough situation, it is shown when you choose to enter in.
244 - The Crab and Grab Mentality
April 19, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.33 MBHow to avoid other people who have a mindset of lack in their lives. And, if you can't avoid them, how to limit and reverse the effect it has on your life and work.
243 - Be What You Need
April 18, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MBIf you aren't getting what you want, go be what you need. And watch what comes back to you.
242 - 7 Characteristics of a Good Leader
April 17, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBNicky and Pippa Gumbel have put out a great resource for all of us to travel through the bible in one year at BibleInOneYear.org. Today I read some pretty tough words from Jesus from Matthew 23:1-39 and the corresponding devotion. If you'd like to become a person worth following, you have to put these 7 characteristics into practice and live them out. You'll spend the rest of your life mastering them, I promise.
241 - Death Has Died, Love Has Won!
April 16, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.5 MBHappy Easter Everyone! Today, we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I share how the meaning of Easter has changed for me personally over the years.
240 - Is It Vain To Rise Up Early?
April 14, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MBAs I process some of my past decisions, I recognize that my source for my strength was derived from my own vanity. Taking inspiration from Psalm 127, I speak about obedience being the only thing that can produce success in this world and the world to come.
239 - Will You Trust Me?
April 13, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MBTaking action is what builds self-confidence and healthy pride. I recognize that my own inaction when faced with self-doubt, fear and uncomfortable moments are why I struggled with confidence throughout the years. Every moment of action towards my goal when faced with those same feelings is what built the confidence that I have today. My greatest regrets have come from not taking the actions I know I should have taken in the past.
238 - Neal Anderson: The Fundamentals of Success
April 12, 2017 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBI speak with Being The Starfish author and BeingTheStarfish.com Neal Anderson. We discuss the fundamentals of sales and life success. Be a salesperson driven with purpose beyond your self gain.
237 - Chase The Lion: On The Spot
April 11, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.5 MBIf you dare to dream big, you better think long. And an opportunity isn't an opportunity if you have to compromise your integrity. Your integrity is your destiny. Encouragement from Chapter 9 of the book "Chase The Lion" by author and pastor Mark Batterson.
236 - Dustin Smith: Leading a Pride of Lions
April 10, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBWorship Leader and Songwriter Dustin Smith joins me for an honest conversation about leading teams, being a man of character, obedience is success and speaking hope in the midst of what seems hopeless.
235 - Kyle Saylors: The Director of Dreamers
April 07, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBI talk with a film director and an amazing connector of people, Kyle Saylors, as he shares the fascinating story behind Dinner with Dreamers.
234 - The 5 Second Rule
April 06, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.92 MBToday, I discuss "The 5 Second Rule" - a book that recently caught my attention by author Mel Robbins.
233 - One Word Change Changes Everything
April 05, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.19 MBWhat would happen if you ever time instead of saying "I Can't", you changed it to "I Won't"? I take inspiration from Dustin Smith.
232 - Do Not Quickly Assume
April 04, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.89 MBWe often quickly assume we know who our enemy is and why they are our enemy. But what if we are the enemy? What if we seek to understand our enemy before we judge them. What if they're just as scared as us and their fear turns them into an enemy? I take inspiration from a portion of a book called "The Pocket Thomas Merton".
231 - Mary Hyatt: Raising Up Independent Resourceful Leaders
April 03, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MB@Marygracehyatt on raising up independent resourceful leaders. Listen to my latest Courage Cast interview with this Presidential Diamond in DoTERRA.
230 - Chase The Lion: Field of Dreams
March 31, 2017 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.96 MBIf you build it, He will come. I digest Chapter 8 - Field of Dreams from "Chase The Lion" by Mark Batterson
229 - Chase The Lion: Frozen
March 30, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.65 MBThis could be the greatest year of your life, your dream year, but you have to WIN THE DAY! That's how you win the week, the month, the year. No one achieves her or her dream without daily disciplines. Listen to my review of Chapter 7 "Frozen" from the Mark Batterson book "Chase The Lion".
228 - Teach Them To Control Themselves
March 29, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.69 MBSocial media posts usually prompt me with a thought or a message I'd like to encourage you with. Today it was a quote by Dr. Henry Cloud (author of Boundaries) about how to raise children.
227 - Chase The Lion: The Decisive Moment
March 28, 2017 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBI continue highlighting "Chase The Lion" by Mark Batterson. Don't get overwhelmed by the size of the lion. Focus on the first step. We discuss Chapter 6 - The Decisive Moment.
226 - Chase The Lion: The Game of Inches
March 27, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.46 MBWe continue highlighting "Chase The Lion" by Mark Batterson. Destiny doesn't make appointments. It usually shows up at the door unannounced. We discuss Chapter 5 - The Game of Inches
225 - Chase The Lion: The Door To The Future
March 24, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.4 MBI continue highlighting "Chase The Lion" by Mark Batterson. When was the last time you attempted something that was destined to fail without divine intervention? We discuss Chapter 4 - The Door To The Future.
224 - Chase The Lion: The Ripple Effect
March 23, 2017 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.18 MBIn this podcast episode I review chapter 3 of the book "Chase The Lion" called The Ripple Effect. Author Mark Batterson shares stories that cover the theme of encounters or instances that effect our lives in our history and how one act can dramatically turn the course of your future.
223 - Chase The Lion: A Dream Within A Dream
March 22, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBI dive into Chapter 2 of the Mark Batterson book "Chase The Lion" titled "A Dream Within A Dream".
222 - Chase The Lion: Chapter 1
March 21, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.32 MBI start a series of podcast episodes taking inspiration from the book by Mark Batterson, "Chase The Lion".
221 - Tamara Fyke: Love in a Big World
March 20, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBTamara Fyke joins the Courage Cast to discuss Love in a Big World - a character development initiative she developed over 20 years! She shares the amazing backstory with me and we talk how you can give involved. She also answers my Rapid Fire Questions - great answers!
220 - Daoud Abudiab and Nahed Zehr: Get To Know Your Muslim Neighbor
March 17, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBI sit down with my Muslim neighbor to discuss coexisting with other people of faith, countering the negative narrative of Islam and Muslims in America and promoting a culture of honor in our communities. Listen to my conversation with Founder, Daoud Abudiab, and Executive Director of the Faith & Culture Center Nashville, Nahed Zehr.
219 - Faithful in the Little Things
March 15, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.22 MBHow being "faithful in the little things" opens up even greater possibilities for you. I read from Luke 16 and the Parable of the Shrewd Master.
218 - Develop a Close Relationship with Failure
March 13, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.02 MBHave you ever thought about failure as a relationship you have? Are you close with failure or do you keep your distance from failure? Listen to today's Courage Cast podcast episode and learn why developing a close relationship with failure can be a great personal development tool and lead you to greater success in life and work.
217 - Dale Carnegie- Throw Down A Challenge
March 08, 2017 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MBWhat do you do when nothing else works? You add a competitive element to your team environment. I share my thoughts on this chapter from the Dale Carnegie book "How To Win Friends and Influence People."
216 - Dale Carnegie: Dramatize Your Ideas
March 07, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4.06 MBHow do you influence your team, your family or your organization. In this episode we discuss how appealing to the senses can get your point across much better than just verbal. We continue our discussion of the popular human relations book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.