Don’t forget: Friday January 27 at Happy State Bank, the training center in downtown Amarillo, we are holding a Growth Conference. This conference will change the way you see the world around you! We will have 10 awesome speakers talking about several interesting topics that you won’t want to miss! We will be talking about finding purpose in your life, the blueprints in your life, getting vision for your life, and the tagline: how to make it happen. Don't forget to sign up right now at http://www.jodyholland.com/

Today’s guest is Jackie Carpenter. Jackie is the author, motivational speaker, and executive producer of a multi-award winning featured film based on her life: Stand Your Ground. She is the author of The Bridge and Georgia Justice. Jackie is also the host and executive producer of The Christian View and publisher for The Christian View online magazine. 

You can read the full show notes at www.areyoureal.org

Dylan Peck grew up in a small town and began fighting at an early age. He contracted spinal meningitis at the age of 3 and had his first brush with death. He ended up recovering and learned to walk and talk again. Years went by and Dylan and his family ended up losing their home and possessions in a flood. Later in life, as he was serving the Lord, he was involved in a motorcycle accident. Dylan went into survival mode and ended up losing his leg as a result of the accident. He was born a fighter and he continues to share the how God has been faithful in delivering him from every trial he has encountered. Today, he travels the world speaking and sharing his testimony of God’s faithfulness.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Dylan’s passion: ministry and people
• Dylan’s work with I’m a Fighter Ministries: He travels, speaks, prays, and fellowships
• Dylan’s business life that helps fund the ministry
• An inspirational scripture: II Corinthians 4:17—“for this light and momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that is beyond all comparison.”
• April 2013: motorcycle accident in which Dylan lost a leg
• The journey to physical and emotional healing
• The 17 year-old driver and Dylan’s forgiveness
• Why Dylan focuses on God’s blessings and the future, not the struggles and the past
• Dylan’s current church ministry in Banning, CA
• Dylan’s gifts: exhortation and encouraging people, his positive attitude and faithfulness
• The importance of faithfulness
• Looking ahead to God’s work in 2017
• Dylan’s weakness: being a people pleaser and being sensitive to what they think
• Dylan’s advice to those who don’t love themselves: “Speak life over yourself and your situations; I do this when I tell myself something good about me each day—in the mirror.”
• What is God stirring in Dylan RIGHT NOW? Missions at home and abroad, and helping others with their spiritual and physical needs
• The power of your presence in someone’s need—just be there for them
• A daily habit that contributes to success? “What doesn’t work is doing it all in your own strength. I start each day with worship music, praise and prayer, and reading.”
• A book that has inspired Dylan? The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero
• Dylan’s advice to his younger self: “I would go back to when I was a young basketball player and instill some confidence in myself.”
• Dylan’s parting advice: “You are able. You are loved. The Father who created heaven and earth loves you right where you are, and He wants the best for you.”

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Have you ever wondered about how God fearing scientists deal with the issue of spirituality vs science? Or the impact that scientific research could have on the faith of such people? If so, listen in and find out, as Jon Fuller interviews today's guest, Dr. Judy Staveley, a multi-talented professor of forensic science and a firm believer in the Lord.

Judy is a forensic science author, a speaker and a tri-athlete, who teaches in the Maryland area. She serves as a spokeswoman and an advocate for several biological, health, medicine and forensic science organizations. She is also the CEO of Platform Magazine. She is a national health and fitness expert, who assists in a number of community programs to initiate health in new sports. She's also part of the USA swimming, USA hockey, USA track and field and the USAT (USA Track Organization) teams. 

Judy's passion is in educating- she enjoys teaching people about how to take care of the body and also about preventative medicine. She's enthusiastic about medicine, health and wellness and also about research into cancer.

You can read the full show notes at www.areyoureal.org.

My good friend Jody Holland is back today for this special episode!

Jody is hosting a Growth Conference in Amarillo, TX on January 27th. It’s going to be a wonderful event with lots of speakers, including me! So Jody is here today to talk about the conference and why you should attend.

Jody and Jon discuss the speakers and topics at the Growth Conference, including:

• Fun with faces and why Jody does it
• How to inspire others to want your idea, rather than selling your idea
• 85% of all problems that exist in business relate to failed or lack of communication
• Listening is the best way to be a great communicator
• Learn the 4 things that make a great listener
• Thinking outside the box and dealing with limitations - Jacob Breeden
• Strategies to deal with high-stress levels - Brady Clark
• The quiet giant - AJ Contreras
• Managing Mannerisms - Byron Taylor
• Being your best self - Drake Davidson
• Authentic leadership - Lisa Blake
• The power of CAN - Mei Lin
• Remodeling your life - Jon Fuller

Resources:

Get details of the events and tickets at: http://www.jodyholland.com/events.html

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