Has something simple ever changed your life? A lunch box note changed mine. A few years ago, my husband wrote a timely message to our son that said: BE STRONG, PROTECT THE WEAK, LOVE EVERYONE. Those six words ignited our family's mission to love others well.
Each week on Be Love. Do Good. podcast, we'll share ideas, encouraging words, and stories that inspire you to love outside your comfort zone.
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Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! On this episode of Be Love. Do Good. Kristi sits down with Toni Collier, author, speaker, and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, to discuss Toni's healing journey, the importance of community, and encountering the living God in the midst of life's trials. Toni doesn't put up a front: She's honest about how this broken world has challenged her. But even the brokenness of this world shows us God's closeness and kindness to us, especially when things look dark. If you're struggling to understand God's plan in your pain, this episode is for you. Be Love. Do Good. is an outreach of Be Strong Story. You can follow Toni on Instagram at @tonijcollier Listen to Toni's podcast, Still Coloring, wherever you get your podcasts. Get Toni's book, Brave Enough to be Broken, on Amazon or from the publisher.
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! In this episode, Kristi sits down with Dr. Charles Fay to discuss his approach to raising mentally strong children through Love and Logic. Dr. Fay shares personal anecdotes and insights on the power of empathy and setting boundaries in parenting. They delve into how fostering a loving relationship and understanding can significantly impact a child's development. Additionally, Dr. Fay talks about his latest book, 'Raising Mentally Strong Kids,' co-authored with Dr. Daniel Amen, offering listeners a peek into the combination of neuroscience and parenting practices. This conversation is packed with practical tips for parents seeking to cultivate resilience and empathy in their children. Be Love. Do Good. is an outreach of Be Strong Story. You can find Dr. Fay's book, Raising Mentally Strong Children, wherever books are sold, or on Amazon. For more information about Dr. Fay, visit his website Love and Logic.
Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes! In today's episode, Kristi and Dr. John Delony dive into the presence of anxiety while juggling parenting, career, and everything else in life. The conversation spans Dr. Delony's journey from anxiety to finding peace, the impact of society's expectations on us (especially women!) and the importance of choosing connection as the path to leading a non-anxious life. If you're ready to ditch your anxious life, today's episode is for you. You can find John's book wherever books are sold, or on Amazon: Building a Non-Anxious Life You can also find John's show on YouTube: The Dr. John Delony Show Be Love. Do Good. is an outreach of Be Strong Story. Episode Highlights 00:00 Navigating Life's Challenges: From Parenting to Personal Growth 00:51 The Journey Back to Texas: A Tale of Change and Rediscovery 02:32 Behind the Scenes of 'Be Love, Do Good' Podcast 04:05 Diving Deep into Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming 15:37 The Cultural Narrative: Women, Work, and Identity 20:13 Finding Balance: A Conversation on Being Driven and Feeling Guilty 22:59 The Impact of Choices on Anxiety and Family Life 23:49 Confronting Reality: The First Step to Healing 25:27 Reimagining Family Dynamics and Priorities 26:41 Choosing What Matters: Letting Go of Societal Expectations 28:08 The Power of Being a Regulated Adult for Your Children 30:35 Embracing Disappointment and Failure as Growth Opportunities 32:09 Exploring the Frantic Life vs. The Non-Anxious Life 34:06 The Journey to a Non-Anxious Life: Personal Reflections 37:48 Starting Points for Overcoming Anxiety 39:12 Connecting with Others: The Path to Healing 40:22 Finding Hope and Building a Non-Anxious Life
Today I am interviewing Andy Stephenson, my brother! He is an author, family therapist, and Northview Campus Pastor. Along with that, he is a loving husband, father, brother, and son. Andy and I share how we have stayed close as siblings, even while being 11 years apart in age. Not only have we lived out these techniques, but we are seeing them work with our children and families as well! I promise in this episode you will gain strategies to implement with your children and your family that bring you closer! You will be inspired to take action to make your family’s bond even stronger!
Today I am interviewing Justin Bane who is featured on the new Magnolia Network show the Fieldhouse and the owner of the Fieldhouse Gym. Justin shares his story of growing up in a small town, overcoming adversities, dreaming big dreams, and how his passion for people rules his day. I promise in this episode you will be inspired to love others well, be courageous to overcome obstacles, and motivated to take a chance on yourself. Justin Bane and the Fieldhouse Gym are going to be featured on the Magnolia Network. His story that he shares with us today will show us that through dedication, staying humble, and being about others anything is possible. Check Out the Trailer for Fieldhouse Instagram: @thefieldhouseabilene Download his show here: