Episodes

I had the great opportunity to speak to Berry Kercheville. Berry has been preaching the gospel for 51 years. In this conversation we discuss: How Berry got into preaching the gospel full-time. A sister in Christ named Bernice who changed Berry's perspective on Evangelism. Note: Take some notes! Enjoying God and what that means and how to do it. What it means to make it our ambition to lead a quiet life (1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12. I was so encouraged with this conversation! Berry is doing gr...

"You shouldn't have to sacrifice your physical and mental wellbeing to have a successful career!" Those are the words of Kim Stone. Kim Stone is a Wellness and Lifestyle Coach who helps busy professionals find ways to have a successful career without sacrificing their physical and mental health. Kim worked in a corporate career for over 15 years and struggled to find balance in her life before she finally burned out. After rediscovering herself through her own wellness journey, she has been able...

I had an absolute blast talking to Robert Cheeke in this epsiode. You will definitely want to take notes. Below is Robert's Bio. I recently decided to follow a plant based lifestyle. The results I've seen in 40 days have been amazing! My health coach Eva Latchem (who is a part of this discussion) sent me Roberts book. It came at the perfect time for me in this journey! I highly recommend you check out his book as well. Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan life...

A few weeks ago, a number of people in my neighborhood woke up with racist material in ziplock bags in their front yards. Racism is still alive in the hearts of many. I share my thoughts as a Black Man, what the Bible has to say, and how we should respond. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

I had a great time talking with my friend Jared Bollman. We discuss his new Podcast called, "Man Up." Be sure you subscribe to it. In this episode we talk a lot about what it means to be a man, fatherhood, life lessons we've learned along the way, and more! Below is Jared's Bio. Jared Bollman is an evangelist, author, blogger, podcaster, and YouTube personality. As a preacher for over 25 years Jared has preached for congregations in Texas before making his home in the Pacific Northwest in 2020...

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...

I've talked before on this Podcast about being a people pleaser. This has been a challenge for me at times along with a number of other people. And yet, there is person who I need to be seeking to please on a daily basis. That's my spouse. Husbands and wives have a great responsibility to please one another. Our marriages deserve each parties investing time, energy, love, compassion, and more into the relationship. Join me as I consider a few passages from the Bible that will help us as we se...

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...

If you were to ask someone what is the KEY to having a great family, what do you think you would hear? I think there would be a ton of responses. I suppose there are a lot of answers which could be given. But what if I were to tell you there's ONE! It's not some kind of physical possession or a certain amount of money. Find out by listening to what it is! You and your family will be blessed for it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor....

Anchor is a great platform for Podcasts. They now have options for videos on Spotify as well. So, I decided to check it out! Check out this episode where my wife Nikki and my son Joshua join me as we discuss new opportunities, potential, and what's to come! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support

Eva Latchem is a Certified Health Coach, Personal trainer and a run coach, and a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 27 years. Here's what she says about herself. "I have a passion for being alongside others and helping them achieve their health goals. My passion for health began when I was 34 years old. I had a major health scare which made me make some lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes have had many health benefits over the last 10 years. Once I gained resources to help my health and ...

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 share something I learned during a lunch I had with a physician. As we think about moving Beyond the Scale, it's important to have the proper mindset. Part of this mindset is viewing Exercise the proper way! Exercise is a blessing. There are numerous health benefits. As I get older, I believe we should view Exercise like taking a daily pill. It's something we need in some shape or form everyday. Yet, sadly it's a medicine that many don't want to take! What about you? Let's kee...

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

As we draw closer to the new year, I thought we could do something a little different! I want to read to you my book, "Life Beyond the Scale." Many are looking to make some healthy changes in 2022. Many often struggle with weight gain especially during the holiday season. It can be easy to get caught in a vicious cycle with the dreaded SCALE! This book is all about helping us to grow in our Faith, in our Fitness, and BEYOND THE SCALE. Each Podcast episode, I will be sharing with you a part of t...

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...

There are numerous books, Podcasts, and You Tube Videos that discuss the Art of saying "No." Many of the suggestions and tips are really good! But, how often do we take these tips to say "No" to ourselves? While we can say "No" to other people and their plans, what about saying "No" to ourselves when we are tempted to deviate from our goals, personal commitments, et.? In this episode, I discuss the importance of saying "No" to ourselves and how to do it. There are 3 questions I share that you ca...

These tips are not your normal tips when it comes to working out! But these tips will help you to ensure that you get your workouts in! These tips are Free! They can easily be implemented! They will change your life! I will give you a hint! They all begin with a "P." Be sure to follow my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--Piwty_hV-UNxyWwuvKNQ Follow me on Instagram @icandowithbenjaminlee Follow me on Facebook @icandowithbenjaminlee Check out my books at www.amazon.com/author/...

During a coaching session, I shared with a client of mine that he didn't need to hit a home run! That resonated with him in the moment. It opened his eyes to see that hitting a single, double, or triple (figuratively speaking) in his business would be just as effective. In life, we often want the big splash! The big hit. The huge amount of weight loss. In this episode I discuss: How other opportunities are just as valuable as a big hit. Why we feel like we have to hit a home run. Appreciating w...