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If you're like me you find yourself being more annoyed with the people around you instead of being appreciative. When I agreed to have Dr. Satia on the show I don't think I expected to have such a shift in my thinking of what I can do to combat that. If you can relate then please join us in this inspiring episode of Rise and Climb as I chat with Dr. Satia, the visionary behind the Thank You Project. Over 52 weeks, she took on the challenge of sending a heartfelt thank you note to a different coworker each week. Satia opens up about her journey, sharing the life-changing lessons she learned along the way and how expressing gratitude can transform lives. Discover the profound impact of uplifting others and the personal rewards that come from recognizing the contributions of those around you. Tune in to explore how gratitude can elevate both personal and professional relationships! Check out this YouTube video Dr. Satia shared with me that puts a nice end cap to the conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg Feeling inspired? Check out these thank you cards that I am using to spread the gratitude: https://amzn.to/3L6RzUg (commissions may be earned) Podcast Anna referenced on becoming husband's cheerleader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i6TLy5ly9s

In this episode of the Rise & Climb Podcast, I sit down with author, Tammy Borden, to talk about her book Waltraud - the true story of her mother's childhood growing up in Nazi Germany. Tammy shares what inspired her to put her mother's story into words, how the process deepend her own understanding of resilience and faith, and what she discovered along the journe of self-publishing. Whther you're curious about writing, history, or simply the strength it takes to rise about hard circumstances, this conversation will leave you both challenged and encouraged! Get the book here Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ngPbHZ Get it here on Tiktok for a personalized message and autograph: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BwToW3/ Follow Tammy: https://www.facebook.com/tammyborden TikTok: @tammybordenauthor Follow Me: TT: @riseandclimbfamily IG: @riseandclimbfamily YT: @riseandclimbfamily FB: https://www.facebook.com/anna.tennessen.5/

Do you want to grow in your relationship with God or grow in your faith? Do you want to learn how to read the bible and study it with your spouse? This episode is all about honest reflection. We’re walking through Mark 14 and Philippians 3, asking: Are we really following Jesus, or just living a safe, polished Christian life? From altar calls to personal convictions—like Michael writing a book and Anna stepping into church ministry—we’re processing it all out loud and inviting you to do the same.We talk about convictions, and what it means to move beyond just ‘being a good Christian' and actually live a Christian life or impact! Check out Not Today Satan Tee's here: https://riseandclimb.myshopify.com/ Watch Our Marriage Fight Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__8lhx0Aq1Q&t=3s Follow us on 📲socials: YT: @riseandclimbfamily 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@riseandclimbfamily IG: 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/riseandclimbfamily?igsh=MWtyOW9jam9yamt2NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TT: 🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/@riseandclimbfamily?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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Continue the unfolding of what God is up to in the mountains of Appalachia as one former Wisconsinite talks with another Wisconsinite about how God has moved in our hearts to love on the people of WNC and Hurricane Helene relief work. To donate building supplies check out: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1PBGBF52BHETG?ref=gr_search_page_result

Per usual, don't mind the audio...you may have to adjust. I assure you, when Michael and I sleep more in 10 years, we will be able to better tackle this. 🤪 Join us as we re-cap our trip back from WNC. To watch a video that recaps our trip check this out: https://youtu.be/ua1DxeDFHEs If you would like to donate to any of the causes we talked about here are the links: Where people can donate: https://www.highpastures.org/ For donating for relief workers lodging. From Nov-Jan and potentially future. Select “Calvary chapel” in drop down. Camp High Pasture has canceled all reservations for the rest of the year to open up the camp to workers. https://www.wncsupplies.com/ To ensure supplies continue to come to these areas when they need them in the future after current stock runs low.For Camp Miller, My Church Calvary Chapel Lake Norman’s relief ministry non profit is what the camp is operating under. https://www.calvarychapelrelief.com/ We are planning on starting a few funds to help with a few projects: 1. Food ministry (to continue providing hot meals for relief workers) 2. Thanksgiving meals 3. Christmas gifts for kids 4. Propane/Gas exchange 5. House rebuilding

6 days before Michael and I were supposed to head to UT for our first anniversary trip in 3 years the Lord had something else in mind. Within 12 hours of getting the idea of changing our anniversary plans to going to WNC to help with the hurricane relief efforts God had opened all the doors and even started gently guiding our hearts to accept the call. We did NOT want to cancel our trip, BUT GOD. Come along as we journey to WNC. Literally. We are on the road, driving down to serve the wonderful people of Pensacola, NC. Michael shares how the Lord convicted him and my nephew shares how God led him down as well. Stay tuned because the next episode is debriefing on the way home!

A few months ago I was re-reading 1 Corinthians 12 and decided it was time to have author of Navigate and co-author of Walk In Your Gift, Ben Lenz back on the show. What always stands out is the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses and how this can be huge in helping us not compare ourselves to others or feel shame about who we are. Pardon the mmhmmm's from me, this season of life has been a bit busy and my interviewing skills got a bit rusty. Stick along, I promise it is worth it! Check out Ben's books here: https://www.navigatemygift.com/

Ok, I'm biased, I am completely a journaler (I think that's a made up adjective) so when my friend Callie decided to venture out and create her own journaling business I knew I had to have her on. Not only do we cover journaling and what we appreciate about it, we also follow along as Callie shares HOW she went from the world of Occupational Therapy to founding this company! We both reminisce on how we overcame our disordered eating and how journaling has helped us overcome some of our deepest inner conflicts! Check Callie out: https://www.thirtydaysjournals.com/ IG: @thirtydaysjournals

How come it is that once we're married it seems like the topic of sex is abandoned? There are so many lies surrounding sex and marriage that Michael and I didn't really blink at the idea of covering it on the Rise & Climb Podcast. While I'm surprised he says some of the things he did, I think this was the funnest interview I've ever had with my man! I hope you enjoy! Need some help addressing stress or functional concerns around sexy time? Check out the supplements that can support your love, life, and libido! Use 15OFFMA for a special 15% off code! https://www.shop.com/mylists/6736406?credituser=C8404641

I didn't really grow up thinking some day I want to be a homeschooling but, yet here we are! This podcast with Michael covers the why and what we do with homeschooling. WARNING: I hit record and didn't realize that even though we were using our new microphones, my computer as defaulted to use the computer microphone, SO THE AUDIO IS NOT GOOD. However I decided to air it anyways and caution you to listen at your own risk. Don't worry, going forward IT SHOULD never be this bad again! Some of the materials mentioned that we use and love: Explode The Code Handwriting Without Tears Learn How To Read In 100 Easy Lessons Reading Eggs Math U See

Our 5th pregnancy, 4th full-term baby kept us on our toes. With contractions starting around 24 weeks I NEVER imagined I'd be overdue, let alone go '8 days overdue'. Michael and I share the story of how his name came to be, what we learned in our time leading up to the birth and dealing with fears, the last month of anticipation, and then the actual birth! As promised, here is the birth video I made: https://youtu.be/0YRvSMPXLiI?si=l3kV4gP_Vchy5qLT Here is the video of the gender reveal: https://youtu.be/ESD2RgMvxcw?si=mtgRhfCCY-7x_7ro

We are back for part 2. We pick up on learning a little more about Tina's journey of discovering their homeschool style as she also explains the different types of styles to us. Then we go into the book Tina wrote; 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers! And finish up with Tina explaining more about her website and tools found on: https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org/ I apologize for the audio changes as I am working on some new strategies to obtain a more fluid sound. Thank you for your patience! TINA HOLLENBECK BIO:Tina and her husband Jeff educated their Irish-Twin daughters from home for the girls' whole lives, graduating them together in Spring 2020. Tina began actively advocating for homeschooling parents in March 2013, with the creation of her free curriculum database, The Homeschool Resource Roadmap. From that foundation, she subsequently created other resources, including a homeschool-parent resource center for home educators in her local area and an online discussion group that connects Christian homeschoolers across the country. She's also written a book, 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers, published by Moody Publishers in August 2021. When not thinking or talking about homeschooling, Tina cheerleads for her husband, daughters, and son-in-law; laughs at her cats' antics; cherishes the opportunity to serve on her church's worship team; and dotes on her first grandchild, born in December 2022. Resources: Tina's website: https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org/ Israel Wayne has several books for homeschoolers, including Education: Does God Have an Opinion? He is a homeschool grad (his mom homeschooled his siblings and him before it was legal as a single mom!) and current homeschool dad himself. The pastor mentioned who strongly advocates for homeschooling is Voddie Baucham. When You Rise Up by RC Sproul Jr. The literature “guide”/book list Honey for a Child’s Heart (by Gladys Hunt) (andHoney for a Teen’s Heart too). The “style quiz” is here: https://eclectic-homeschool.com/homeschool-philosophies-quiz/ Tina's podcast has two versions: 94 episodes of The Homeschool Loftcast and The Homeschool Loftcast 2.0. They’re both available on all the typical platforms, but here are the links from Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homeschool-loftcast/id1570355117 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homeschool-loftcast-2-0/id1691159818.

Today we join Tina Hollenbeck. Author of 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers and creator of The Homeschool Resource Roadmap. This podcast was originally recorded as 1 interview which I split up into 2 parts. The first part covers Tina's story and how she got into homeschooling after being a teacher for many years. Throughout her story we learn that the journey that led her to creating the Homeschool Resource Roadmap actually started off as a 'little' personal project jumpstarted from Common Core making an appearance. Don't stop there though, be sure to stick around for part 2 as we go into the different styles of homeschooling and the book she wrote; 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers! TINA HOLLENBECK BIO:Tina and her husband Jeff educated their Irish-Twin daughters from home for the girls' whole lives, graduating them together in Spring 2020. Tina began actively advocating for homeschooling parents in March 2013, with the creation of her free curriculum database, The Homeschool Resource Roadmap. From that foundation, she subsequently created other resources, including a homeschool-parent resource center for home educators in her local area and an online discussion group that connects Christian homeschoolers across the country. She's also written a book, 8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers, published by Moody Publishers in August 2021. When not thinking or talking about homeschooling, Tina cheerleads for her husband, daughters, and son-in-law; laughs at her cats' antics; cherishes the opportunity to serve on her church's worship team; and dotes on her first grandchild, born in December 2022. Resources: Tina's website: https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org/ Israel Wayne has several books for homeschoolers, including Education: Does God Have an Opinion? He is a homeschool grad (his mom homeschooled his siblings and him before it was legal as a single mom!) and current homeschool dad himself. The pastor mentioned who strongly advocates for homeschooling is Voddie Baucham. When You Rise Up by RC Sproul Jr. The literature “guide”/book list Honey for a Child’s Heart (by Gladys Hunt) (andHoney for a Teen’s Heart too). The “style quiz” is here: https://eclectic-homeschool.com/homeschool-philosophies-quiz/ Tina's podcast has two versions: 94 episodes of The Homeschool Loftcast and The Homeschool Loftcast 2.0. They’re both available on all the typical platforms, but here are the links from Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homeschool-loftcast/id1570355117 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homeschool-loftcast-2-0/id1691159818.

While we are waiting on our 4th baby, due any time now we decided it was the perfect time to highlight some of our parenting philosophies. Learn what Michael thinks of 'country folk vs city folk', what we think of Dr. Spock's sleep philosophies, and more! Check Out Michael's Stroller Suggestions: https://youtube.com/shorts/q4gaY-S9z08?feature=share