Face Life’s Chaos

I talk with David about the liberating power of forgiveness. Do you remember Nelson Mandella?

I talk with David about the ongoing chaotic violence in our world. Does war ever really make sense?

I talk with David about setting and holding to personal standards. Set them well; living with high standards rises above chaos.

I talk with David about the “roar” of the crowd. Peer pressure can be powerful. Learning to resist it can save your life.

I talk with David about the real value of money. If it can't buy you love, as the song goes, what good is it?

I talk with David about the need to get involved. It takes more than being shocked or disgusted; If you wanna make a difference, you gotta step up.

I share ideas with David about how reading the Bible regularly will make our society better. Everybody wants a social climate of love and respect. Here's how.

I share with David two solid reasons why I accept the Creator and His Bible. His proven ability to see what lies ahead makes Him a reliable source for great decision making.

I talk with David about the biggest gamble in life: whether or not I choose to follow the Creator. Many of life's decisions are relatively inconsequential; but not this one.

I talk with David about the devastating erosion of hatred. It poisons everything. Life is miserable when it revolves around hatred. Find a better way!

I talk with David about the power of commitment. Fear makes us normal, commitment makes us excellent. Following through all the way takes you to your goal!

I talk with David about how to detect and avoid self-deception. We hate being lied to by others; it worse when we do it to ourselves. Always tell yourself the brutal truth and watch your world blossom.

I talk with David about achieving goals by getting and staying motivated; kinda like a do-it-yourself podcast for success! If anybody who wants to can succeed, why not me?

I talk with David about being able to envision the person he wants to become and how to get there.Take hold of your future now so that when you get there you'll like who you became!

I talk with David about helping or serving others. Why should he do that instead of looking out for himself? Actually, it's prolly the best thing he could do for himself.

I talk with David about an unspoken reality: We're all gonna die! The only question is: How does that impact my choices today? Making better choices and informed ones is the best way to ensure a great future.

I talk with David and answer a burning question: "Why should he listen to me?" I give him five reasons. Are they good ones? Listen and decide.

I talk with David about what my favorite motivational speaker said about goals. You will become the person you constantly see in your heart.

I talk with David about personal experiences with self-talk. You'll be amazed at how powerful your inner voice is.

In which I begin to talk with David about self-talk strategies. You can use that little inner voice to set the course of your life.

I begin a talk with David about the power of self-talk. That little voice in your head sets the course of your life

I talk with David about the life-enriching capability of mindfulness.Being acutely aware means better living, by far.

I talk more with David about forgiveness; the cure and reversal of hatred.Gratitude and forgiveness make this world better.

I talk with David about the self-inflicting, society-crippling power of hatred, and it's cure. We don't need more hatred; it's man's worst enemy.

I talk with David about the place of faith in everyday living. Is it a crutch or a useful tool?Without faith it is impossible to move ahead.

I talk with David about the power of persistence. Sticking with an effort spells success. Overcoming obstacles through perseverance feels good.

I talk with David about the summer of 2020, the “Summer of Love,” and the attitudes that made it devastating. Contentment, gratitude, and drive make life enjoyable.

I talk with David about the “haves” and the “have nots.” Happiness is in the mind, not in ownership. Both contempt and self-pity will make your life miserable!

I talk with David about money, specifically how to make money interesting. The longer you wait to spend your money, the more of it you'll be able to spend!

I talk with David about the people in his life. Who are you gonna trust? How do you know? It's good to have trustworthy friends, don't you think?

I talk with David using even more mottoes to live by. Self-talk is powerful, and repeating memorable mottos sets a positive path. I help define his success.

In this episode I talk with David about power-packed one liners. Self-talk is powerful, and repeating memorable mottoes sets a positive path. It's good to define your success.

I talk with David about cruising through life effectively by setting and pursuing goals, ones that fill your heart. Aim high and see where you go!

I'm gonna talk with David about why I pivoted after my junior year of college. I was preparing to become a chemical engineer. What provoked me to change?

I talk with David about the choices one makes after graduating from high school. What's next for the graduate? Consider King Solomon's guidance.

Today I'm gonna talk with David about the power of peaceful protest. The in-your-face approach of our culture is divisive and ineffective. Dr. King showed a better way.

Today I'm gonna talk with David about the blessing of obstacles. Do they stop me, slow me down, or show me a better way? Don't let them stop you, use them to get ahead!

I talk with David about bullying and its corrosive malignance. It damages everyone involved, even the bully. Don't be like him, rise above.

I talk with David about the disaster of shutting out dialog. No matter who we want to blame; the one who refuses to talk about it is responsible for divisiveness. Dialog is always a two-way street.

Today I'm gonna to talk with David about the dangers friends can introduce. Good ones inspire; but bad ones can lead you astray. Pick wisely and avoid dark places.

I talk with David about how my best friend showed me true loyalty and friendship; and what it cost. Good friends will fill your heart.

Today I talk with David about how my salmon fishing experience can help him overcome chaos when it happens. Watching the waves makes you “talk to Ralph,” look at the horizon instead. Stay focused and stay sane.

Today I talk with David about selfish greed. Stealing is a scourge on society. It costs everyone a lot of money and hurts a lot of people. But what does it do to the thief? Have I got an apple of a story for you!

Today I'm gonna to talk with David about weaknesses. We all have'em, but how do we treat'em; as excuses for failure, or as opportunities to become stronger? Stronger is better. So get in the game and get strong.

Rod talks with David about last week's school shooting in Tennessee. What a heartbreak. He tries to help him focus on the only workable solution to further tragedies.

I talk with David about taking responsibility for choices and actions. Responsibility-ducking, finger-pointing, and blame-shifting never fixed anything. Stand up and man-up. Own it and move on.

Don't confuse sadness or discouragement with depression. That's like comparing molehills to mountains. Many years ago I was in a deep depression; I searched for and found a way out. Let me share it with you.

Instead of being a “book of rules” for Christians, the Bible has answers. Did you know that any relationship question you might have is answered in the Bible? It's like your personal GPS through life.

Did you know that most people who reject the Bible don't really know what it is? That's like turning down a pot of gold because someone else said the old pot was worthless! I tell you, there's gold inside; It's worth looking into.

Advice! Everybody wants to give you advice. Whatcha gonna do? Listen to everyone? Listen to no one? listen to some? Good choosing makes for good long-term results and outcomes.