Overcoming Challenges Episodes

Happy Valentines Day! Love is in the air! But, what about tomorrow? And the next day? In this episode, I share 5 things every wife needs to hear from her husband, and five things every husband needs to hear from her wife! Words are powerful, Proverbs 18:21. They can make all the difference. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anch...

Melanie Hill is a healthcare journalist. She graduated with a bachelor's in journalism and public relations from the University of Arkansas, and has specialized in healthcare PR and media work, interviewing physicians and writing for magazines, newspapers and websites for more than 20 years. For the past decade she's also served the senior writer for Nashville Medical News and a number of other healthcare publishers and public relations firms in Nashville, which she called home for 15 years. Mel...

We’re taking a quick break from our Life Beyond the Scale Reading. I read an article that really caught my attention today from a member of my fitness group on Facebook. This is where these thoughts came from. One Better than nothing is a great way to maintain your habits year round! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

Happy New Year! I hope you are off to a great New Year! The best is yet to come. As we move into a New Year, it's important to have an optimistic mindset. Let's get after it. In this episode, I share with you the period in my life when I met my wife Nikki, our wedding, and my diagnosis with HCM. Getting this diagnosis was a real game changer! I'm thankful I'm still here. When life throws us curve balls, it's important that we respond the right way. How we respond will make all the difference. ...

In this episode, I read to your Chapter 3 of my book, "Life Beyond the Scale." If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to the previous chapters, go back and check them out! It's interesting how a meeting, a conversation, or a cup of coffee with someone can change your life. I believe in the Providence of God! I believe God is working. This cup of coffee would take me a path that I couldn't imagine. Have you ever had an experience like this? I've created a new community over at Mighty Netw...

In this Chapter, I discuss some of the family dynamics in my upbringing. Growing up, my father was not around that much. When I look back, I can see the huge gaping hole it left in me and the family. Dads, we need to be in the picture. I also discuss how we want to go about learning in life. We can LIVE and LEARN or we can LEARN and Live! This becomes important as men and especially with our health. If you haven't haven't listen to the Introduction and Chapter one, please hit the pause butt...

This episode I read to you chapter one from my book Life Beyond the Scale! I discuss my love affair with exercise! Is a gift we can enjoy everyday! Be sure to get yours in today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

Sometimes people say, "I have to figure out the right algorithm for such and such social media platform!" People study the algorithm's, they will tailor their posts, what they say, how they say what they say, for the purpose of pleasing the powerful Algorithms. But what if we had that same kind of mindset toward God? "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth!" God Almighty is the one we should fear and submit to. He is the one we should follow and seek to be pleasing too! In this e...

In this episode, I talk about the Christian and Depression. I discuss: 1. Defining Depression. 2. Examining the life of Elijah from 1 Kings 19, and the experience he had with depression. 3. A Biblical perspective with respect to causes of Depression. 4. How to respond to depression according to the scriptures. Please know, that you are not alone. God is with you! This Podcast is sponsored by Anchor. Anchor is the easiest way to make a Podcast! Check them out. This Podcast is sponsored by The Sti...

Everyone wants their dream career! Is it possible to really find your dream job or career? Some say "Yes" and some say "No!" How does one go about identifying work that will be suitable for them? How can one put themselves in the best possible position to excel in a particular career? In this episode, I share with you a test I took earlier in the year that was really eye-opening for me. It solidified some things for me about what I'm currently doing. It's a great tool high school graduates and o...

“No, but thank you!” What a powerful statement. I heard this on another podcast. It’s something good to remember when saying no. If you’re struggled being a people pleaser, then check it this episode! I share some valuable tips I learned in a recent phone conversation I had. Todays show is sponsored by The Still Waters Counseling with Julie Adams. You need a counselor with life experience who cares for you. --------------------------- An RN for over 40 years, her experiences and a love for pe...

In our family devos we’ve been discussing and reading the book of Proverbs. We read Proverbs 31 and had a great discussion as we listened to instructions from King Lemuel’s mother. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

Too often we approach line with an all or nothing mindset. While that can be good at times, it can also turn into a trap. Take a listen as I share a better approach to facing our day to day tasks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

In life, it’s good to take a break for rest and recovery. I will be taking a break from creating new episodes from now until the end of August. Thank you so much for your support. Lord willing, new episodes will begin Monday September 6th, 2021! I Can Do…So Can You --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/suppo...

A Quiet Place! It’s pretty scary! Have you experienced the fear that creeps in while in a quiet place? Tune in to find out while a quiet place can be so scary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

It's sunny today where I live in Texas. Except for a few patches of snow, one would not know we just experienced a major storm. I'm calling it the Texas Winter Storm of 2021. It's easy and tempting to just continue on with life like nothing has happened. But there's danger doing that. Part of having an I Can Do mindset is being sure we address and acknowledge things the proper way. I discuss that in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt...

There are always lessons to learn in the middle of storms --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

We all can be victorious and win our Super Bowl! Listen to find out how. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

The Kung Fu Panda is more than just a great kids movie! It's a movie about what so many people experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

Wherever you may find yourself in life, it will be important to keep moving forward. That's easier said than done, right? In Jeremiah chapter 29, the Israelites found themselves in captivity. As exiles in a foreign land, they would have to make a choice. Do nothing or keep moving forward. Give up on God or trust in Him. It feels like we're in a foreign land with what's happening in 2020. Maybe you have lost your job. Maybe you've lost some of your possessions. Maybe you have lost a whole lot mor...

In life, it can be easy to stay in the shallow end where it is safe, predictable, and low risk. But to truly growth, we will have to dive into the deep. That's often scary, but well worth it. Have you been spending a lot of time in the shallow end? Have you stopped or quit altogether with what you've been trying to accomplish? If so, I have good news. It's time to get back in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a vo...

Racism and its impact among Christians and in the church --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

Overcoming Racism: More Than One Sermon Is Necessary --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

To build upon your current success, you must continue to stay hungry and full! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support