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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Episodes
215 - When You're Feeling Stuck and Not Making Any Progress
March 06, 2017 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBI share two stories in this podcast that I've heard recently. The first is the story of bamboo and the second is a biblical story of King David as a boy. They both demonstrate how God is developing you in your seasons of feeling stuck and not making much progress.
214 - Bravery at Hacksaw Ridge
March 02, 2017 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.79 MBThis was Desmond Doss' moment - the moment he had prepared for unknowingly all his life. He would show his greatest courage on the battlefield at Hacksaw Ridge to eventually win the battle at Okinawa in 1945. I share my thoughts after watching "Hacksaw Ridge" with my son.
213 - Mastering The Mundane
March 01, 2017 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.35 MBThe secret to having success long term in any network marketing business is the concept called "Mastering The Mundane". I discuss this in this episode of the Courage Cast.
212 - Take Courage
February 28, 2017 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.36 MBI read from Mark 6 - the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 and the interactions with the disciples. Lord, teach us just as you did your disciples. We need rest. We need courage.
211 - Dale Carnegie: Appeal to Nobler Motives
February 27, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4.02 MBYou will influence more people when you appeal to their nobler motives. More #DaleCarnegie goodness here. "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
210 - Dale Carnegie: Be Sympathetic To Others
February 24, 2017 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.64 MBWhat if there were a magical phrase that would stop arguments, create positive interactions, and make the other person listen to you attentively? Well there is. And I share about it in this episode of Courage Cast. More wisdom from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
209 - Dale Carnegie: Honestly See Things From The Other Person's Point of View
February 23, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.84 MBOne of the fundamental keys to successful human relations is understanding that other people may be totally wrong, but they don’t think they are. Don’t condemn them; try to understand them. More wisdom from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People".
208 - The Year that Changed The Course of My Life
February 22, 2017 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBHave you ever looked back on your life and acknowledged a moment or a season that would change your life forever? Well, 2012 was that year for me. I share what I learned since then that can so easily be applied to everything I do today.
207 - Andrew Mitchell: Cultivating a Culture of Honor
February 20, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBI speak with my longtime friend, Andrew Mitchell, from Edinburgh, Scotland and we talk about Kingdom resources, our royal heritage and cultivating a culture of honor around you - for God's favor.
206 - What Can Man Do To Me
February 14, 2017 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBIn this episode, we discuss what the bible calls the "fear of man". It's when our need for approval of man takes a higher priority than the need for God's approval. We discuss this very important issue and how we overcome it in obedience of Christ.
205 - The Truth About Network Marketing
February 13, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4 MBNetwork marketing (or direct sales) is the best form of personal development if you're looking to be a successful business owner and entrepreneur.
204 - Humility is Not Thinking Less of Yourself
February 10, 2017 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.96 MBWhat words define humility? I share a great quote from a friend about humility also diving into scripture about humility and pride.
203 - Matt Fine: When You Have No Choice But To Slow Down
February 09, 2017 05:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBWhat do you do when you are forced to slow down because of an injury? Nashville Entrepreneur and Hair Stylist, Matt Fine shares his experience with a serious back injury and how God used it to speak new life into him.
202 - The Nashville No
February 08, 2017 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.88 MBThere are few worse business practices than the "Nashville No". I explain what it is and why you should eliminate it.
201 - You Are The Apple of His Eye
February 07, 2017 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBIn Psalm 17, David receives Gods admonition that he is the apple of His eye. We are loved. Soak in the truth of His love for you...no matter what!
200 - Challenge Your Own Self-Doubts
February 06, 2017 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.36 MBYour reality is limited by your self-doubt. If you want to achieve higher goals than you can even dream possible, start by challenging your own self-doubt and trust in the God of possible.
199 - A New Acronym for FEAR
February 03, 2017 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBWe've all heard of the acronym FEAR is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real. Well, in this episode I share a new one I learned on the topic of failure.
198 - You're Going To Make Mistakes, The Best Thing To Do Is Learn From Them
February 01, 2017 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.35 MBI share a personal story of a mistake I made recently, what I learned and why that's important.
197 - With God, All Things Are Possible
January 30, 2017 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.43 MBI read the Parable of the Rich Young Ruler and discuss the context of the famous phrase "With God, All Things Are Possible" - taken from a devotional reading by Nicky Gumbel called "The Bible In One Year".
196 - Neal Anderson: The Shortest Path to Building Belief and Confidence
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBNeal Anderson (BeingTheStarfish.com) joins me for a one-hour podcast episode to discussing the most common reason people don't have confidence in themselves when building their network marketing businesses. And he provides the simple solution to building belief and confidence in the quickest way possible.
195 - Fathers: Spend Time With Your Children
January 24, 2017 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MBA Facebook friend wrote a profound quote that inspired this message: "This world would be a more peaceful, loving place if FATHERS would spend TIME with their children. Your physical PRESENCE communicates that you love them. Combine that with WORDS of affirmation and your kids can walk into adulthood with a confidence that will empower them to love and serve OTHERS, not just themselves."
194 - Dale Carnegie: Let The Other Person Think It's Their Idea
January 14, 2017 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.49 MBWe continue with Dale Carnegie's book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" and the important principle of letting the other person believe it's their idea.
193 - Dale Carnegie: Be Quick To Listen
January 14, 2017 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBWe continue our discussion of the book "How To Win Friends And Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Today's principles is "Let The Other Person Do Most of the Talking".
192 - James Frazier: The Lion Chaser
January 13, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIf there's one thing I know about my former podcast partner and friend, it's that he goes after his passion with 100% abandon. That's what I wanted to capture in our conversation today. What drives this convention promoter and entrepreneur to achieve his dreams while still maintaining a healthy family life and keeping it all in perspective? What a way to finish the week! Enjoy this sit-down with my friend, James Frazier - who I call "The Lion Chaser".
191 - Lisa and Ridley Barron: Taking Personal Tragedy and Using It For Good
January 12, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBAfter the death of his wife and his 17-month old son, Ridley Barron chose to forgive those that caused them to die. After two broken marriages, Lisa now ministers hope to other women. The Barrons have taken personal tragedy and use it for good - and they share their life-giving story with me in this podcast. Learn more at RidleyBarron.com
190 - Dale Carnegie: You'll Have More Success If You Start Out Getting a "Yes"
January 11, 2017 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.49 MBAnother valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" Getting the other person to give you a yes will always help your disagreement go better.
189 - Dale Carnegie: How To Come Out Stronger With Others Even When You Disagree
January 10, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4.13 MBAnother valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People" - Begin any disagreement in a friendly way.
188 - Dale Carnegie: Be The First To Admit You're Wrong
January 09, 2017 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.19 MBIf you very quickly and emphatically admit you're wrong, the person you wronged will be more likely to give you the grace you ultimately want to move forward in the relationship. Another valuable principle to put into practice from Dale Carnegie and the book "How To Win Friends and Influence People"
187 - The Fruit of Sowing Division and Gossip
January 05, 2017 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.68 MBOn this episode, I share two social media posts that prompted discussion of gossip and sowing division. Use 3 filters when deciding whether to listen or share information. I share inspirational scripture and relate this all to the Buzzfeed article about Chip and Joanna Gaines "Fixer Upper" stars.
186 - How To Make The Toughest Decisions
January 03, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBI take inspiration from an article I read by Frank Sonnenberg at FrankSonnenbergOnline.com discussing the topic of making tough decisions. A tough decision that usually involves one or more of these things: it's highly visible, or critical importance to you and your business AND it's usually not going to be popular.
185 - The Only Personal Growth Habits I Really Need
January 01, 2017 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBI talk about forming better habits in 2017. One of those habits is reading the bible regularly. I'm share a little bit about the Bible App I'll be using, which can be found at bibleinoneyear.org.
184 - Chase The Lion: If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small
December 29, 2016 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.76 MBI read a short passage called "The Lion Chaser's Manifesto" from the book by Mark Batterson called "Chase The Lion". I'm adopting it as our manifesto for the Courageous Community. It's like the book was written for every one of us! Get the book here: http://amzn.to/2igibjM
183 - 3 Exercises That Will Make 2017 The Best Year Ever!
December 28, 2016 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.57 MBIt's almost 2017 and it's time to reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly of 2016. In this episode, I share why that's so important and how to do it so that next year will be the best year ever!
182 - Adrian Koehler: How To Coach High Performing People
December 27, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBLeadership Coach, Adrian Koehler, shares insights he's learned in his dozen years as a transformational coach of executives and leaders today. He says there are common traits that all high performing leaders have and he shares many of them in this inspiring conversation.
181 - He Has Come To Save Us
December 23, 2016 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.28 MBDay 5 of "Majesty in a Manger" 5-day Christmas devotional. "He Has Come To Save Us" from Integrity Music Christmas CD "Majesty in a Manger".
180 - Forever Amen (Glory To God)
December 22, 2016 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.23 MBDay 4 of "Majesty in a Manger" 5-day Christmas devotional. "Forever Amen (Glory to God)" from Integrity Music Christmas CD "Majesty in a Manger"
179 - Gloria (Our Savior Found Us)
December 21, 2016 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.32 MBDay 3 reading from the "Majesty in a Manger" devotional. "Gloria (Our Savior Found Us)" from the Integrity Music Christmas project "Majesty in a Manger".
178 - Son of God, Son of Man
December 20, 2016 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.67 MBDay 2 Devotional Reading from "Majesty in a Manger". "Son of God, Son of Man" from the Integrity Christmas project, "Majesty in a Manger".
177 - Majesty in a Manger
December 19, 2016 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.83 MBThe first of 5 devotional readings to prepare us for Christmas. "Majesty in a Manger" from the Integrity Music Christmas project "Majesty in a Manger".
176 - Under The Influence: Allowing Others To Determine Our Destiny
December 16, 2016 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.77 MBI share the advice I gave my teenage son about the risk he takes if he allows others to determine his decisions.
175 - Total Forgiveness Is A Process
December 15, 2016 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBGod doesn't say to forgive once, he calls us to always be forgiving. In this podcast, I share a personal story that reminded me that total forgiveness is most often a process that for some takes years to complete.
174 - Just Say No To Participation Trophies
December 14, 2016 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.38 MBI don't know about you, but I don't think getting or giving a trophy for merely participating is doing anyone any good - except maybe a short feel good. But what are we teaching our kids? Are we still doing this to adults today?
173 - Phil Mason: Living an Abundant Life in Christ
December 13, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBI talk with Phil Mason, of Safe Place Ministries, about God's true intention for us to live an abundant life, just as Jesus promises in John 10:10.
172 - Surrender is the Heart of Worship
December 12, 2016 05:00 - 10 minutes - 5.05 MBWhen you're having a good day and when you're having a bad day, we may fool ourselves into believing that we are in control, but the truth is we never are. The solution is always surrender.
171 - Danny Bryant: Healing From a Religious Cult
December 09, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBMy friend, Father Danny Bryant shares his personal story of growing up in a religious cult, his journey to forgiveness, healing and pastoring his Anglican Parish, St. Mary of Bethany in Nashville, TN.
170 - How to Achieve Your Big Scary Goal
December 08, 2016 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.76 MBToday, I pick apart a big scary goal we personally have set for ourselves and break down into smaller bite-sized chunks. Then, you can see how simple it really is. Just add effort, drive, focus and consistency and you have the recipe for achieving your big scary goals!
169 - The 10X Rule: Eat Your Fear
December 06, 2016 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.83 MBWhat if experiencing fear was a signal to you that you need to do that very thing? What if you didn't feed your fear with time to grow and just did it without hesitation? That's the very thing I discuss as I read from Grant Cardone's book "The 10X Rule".
168 - What is God Saying to You About the Year Ahead?
December 05, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MB2017 is only 26 days away. Have you been listening to what God has been saying to you over the last few weeks? Are your goals big enough to meet His dreams for you? This podcast episode might challenge you to dream bigger.
167 - Dale Carnegie: Always Respect Others Opinions
December 02, 2016 05:00 - 10 minutes - 5.05 MBAlong similar lines of not engaging in arguments, we should also avoid telling someone that they’re plain wrong. If we begin by announcing that we’re going to prove something to someone, we’re essentially telling them that we are smarter than they are and we’re going to teach them a thing or two. In this podcast we discuss what you should do instead.
166 - What Has The Power To Change Lives, Situations and Even Communities?
December 01, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBIn this episode, I share a personal story about a shift Krissy and I made recently that has the power to change lives, situations and communities!!