Walking Our Talk

You heard Michael's incredible story, but you didn't get the whole story! In fact, 22 years ago, Michael and his wife had a daughter who they decided to put up for adoption. Now, Maria has become a blessing to them both by becoming an important part of their life. Get the details in this week's podcast!

From foster care to faith, follow Michael Johnson's journey to find faith in God. Through trials and many difficult tribulations, Michael put his life in God’s hands and has never turned back. He talks about how he is able to share his faith at work and with whoever will listen. Learn more about Michael's story in this week's podcast.

How do you find wisdom and why is it so important? Join Alan and Pauly as they dive into Proverbs 3 to explore this question.

Is your partner acting like a porcupine? And, how do you attempt to hug a porcupine?... VERY carefully. What do you do when all the quills are out and they want to be comforted yet, they are prickly? Great question! And one we are going to answer in this week's podcast.

All of us face the need to forgive someone in our lives. Whether you're looking for forgiveness for yourself or need to forgive someone else, it's often easier said than done. Listen to this week's podcast to learn more about how to find forgiveness in all your relationships.

"Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about EVERYTHING." In this week's episode, we talk about something that's burdening more people than ever - anxiety. Anxiety can be overbearing but rather than letting it take over, get some tips from Alan and Pauly about how to cope and manage your anxiety.

What is the true meaning of trust and how do you apply it to your life? In this episode, Alan talks about the definition of trust and the importance of having trust in God and your relationships.

What is love? Valentine’s Day is a time to explore the meaning of love in your relationships. This year, resurface and share your wedding vows with your spouse. Your wedding vows are meant for a lifetime not just a moment on your wedding day. Spend the day refreshing the love for your partner. Listen and WATCH Pauly and Alan share their vows again and discuss how the Lord is at the forefront of everything in their relationship.

You may have tuned into the beginning of Chris Shoenloeb's story and his fight with the deadly disease, ALS. He shared his miraculous healing story with Walking Our Talk. But how does the story end and where is Chris now? Learn more in this week's podcast.

We know we left you hanging with part 1 of Pauly's story. Don't worry! Part 2 is here! She was kicked off the gymnastics team in college, then what happens? Pauly spent time wondering what she wanted to do with her life and who she wanted to be. Learn more in this week's episode of Walking Our Talk.

You've heard from Pauly on many episodes of Walking Our Talk - but do you know her story? This week, you can not only listen to the podcast on Pauly's testimony but also, watch the recording to get up close in personal with the recording of Pauly's story by watching the video!

The holidays are not always easy, and this year, more and more people are grieving the loss of a loved one. It's okay to not be okay, but there are ways to navigate during nostalgia-filled holiday times. Listen to this week's podcast for tips on how to get through this difficult holiday season.

Wakeup Call Wednesday: This year, most of us are making adjustments to our usual holiday plans. Maybe there are fewer seats filled at the table or maybe you're at home instead of traveling. Family stress is a normal part of family gatherings, now complicated by COVID-19 restrictions and anxiety. To help you reduce your stress and make the most of your time and communication with family, listen to this week's podcast.

In last week's podcast, we talked about what fills your cup. But you might also need to ask yourself, what drains your cup? There are often internal and external stresses that cause you to be unhappy or feel down or drained.Learn more about how to fill your cup in this week's podcast.

Is your cup half full or half empty? Rather than asking yourself that question, take some time to figure out ways to fill your cup all the way up. To learn more, listen to this week's podcast where Alan explores ways to fill your cup: mentally, physically, and spiritually.

It’s possible to not burn out at work or n your personal life if you learn to take time for yourself. It’s not always easy, but it’s much better to take a sabbatical when you chose to, rather than when you're forced to. Learn more about how to beat burnout in this week's podcast.Plus, order Alan's booklet, How to Beat Burnout with a Sabbatical, on our website: https://walkandtalk.org/product/how-to-beat-burnout-with-a-sabbatical-book/

How do you organize your life when your usual schedules are completely rewritten by uncontrolled circumstances - like COVID-19? #INSIDERTIP: Journaling can help organize your thoughts, which will translate that organization into your life. For more tips on getting organized, listen to this week's podcast:

Vacations have been canceled, workspaces are turned upside down, kids are schooling from home, through all of this, how do you find contentment? We have some answers in this week's podcast. + Find more free resources on our website: walkandtalk.org

In the midst of troubling times, the application of scripture can be a very useful tool for those who are hurting around you. Because we are told that, “all scripture is inspired by God and profitable for reproof, correction, and training in righteousness," you can help others through applying it at the right moment. Learn how to use the word to bring healing to others this week's podcast.

We all face problems in life. Rather than view them as a curse. Think of them as friends in a spiritual refining process. Hear more about this mindset in this week's podcast.