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The Lessons from Life PodcastHow Mindfulness Helped me through Cancer - Melissa Burt-GracikHost(s): Brandon Hill and Dustin FentonGuest(s): Melissa Burt Gracik Synopsis of the show:The art and practice of being mindful and finding, peace, joy, and gratitude in the everyday moments. Story parts:[00:00:43] – Tools of the trade[00:01:38] – The diagnosis[00:04:13] – Clarity of legacy[00:05:10] – Clarity of purpose in Legacy[00:07:15] – Most meaningful I do[00:08:20] – How to have a good life[00:09:49] – Perfectionistic becomes egotistical[00:11:31] – Extra effort to do act of kindness[00:13:55] – How to be mindful in...2020-09-2000 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastLessons Learned from a Failed Interview - Brett LyleHost(s): Brandon Hill and Dustin FentonGuest(s): Brett Lyle Synopsis of the show:Brett Lyle shares how her calling was confirmed through an interview where she didn't get the job. Story parts:[00:01:02] – Power of LinkedIn[00:02:55] – Bad year to graduate, 2009[00:03:50] – Life 2.0[00:05:20] – Sick during interview[00:06:41] – “You are an Entrepreneur”[00:07:45] – Seeing something in someone they don’t see in themselves[00:10:14] – Somebody is reading my label[00:11:00] – How discover what lights you up[00:12:10] – Don’t ask...2020-09-1200 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastFinding One's Calling - Fenway ParkSynopsis of the show: Our guest this week has a very unique name and a powerful story. Fenway Park shares his process of finding a calling and choosing a major while facing the various struggles of getting a teacher's license.Story parts:[00:00:50] – Name story[00:02:00] – Choosing a major from one’s passion[00:02:58] – State Tests[00:03:50] – Philippians 4:6[00:04:25] – “Teaching is not for you”[00:05:00] – God doesn’t want me to teach[00:06:04] – I am still teaching[00:06:52] – I am not a test taker[00:08:05] – Two weeks of transformation[00:09...2020-09-0700 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastWalkAbout Part 2 - Jeff Burt-Gracik and Matt WrightSynopsis of the show: Friends continue to reminisce about an epic backpacking trip, a favorite professor, and an encounter with bears.Story parts:[00:01:00] – Remembering a favorite faculty member - Dr Guy Chase[00:01:25] - Unique painting subject matter[00:01:54] - Jeff shares the influence that Dr Chase had on his life[00:04:20] - Matt shares the about the quiet wisdom that Dr Chase was willing to share with others.[00:06:10] - Dr Chase trips and falls down the trail[00:07:38] - An adventure with some bears Quo...2020-08-2300 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastWalkAbout Part 1 - Jeff Burt-Gracik and Matt WrightSynopsis of the show: Friends reminisce about an epic backpacking tripStory parts:[00:01:40] – What is WalkAbout?[00:02:50] – Introductions of Matt and Jeff[00:04:18] – Story 1 – How to interact with strangers[00:05:54] – Story 2 – Butterfly[00:07:07] – Story 3 – Houses with old papers[00:07:48] – Going back in time[00:08:05] – Story 4 – Solo[00:09:44] – Anticipation of time and ideals[00:10:42] – The first day is the longest[00:11:15] – Fear of the night…and all the bumps in the dark[00:12:58] – Reflection of Solo[00:13:32] – Solo Part 2 reflection Quotes from the show:“I somehow mis...2020-08-1500 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastThe Long Journey of a Job Search - Aaron MorrisonSynopsis of the show: A story of encouragement of overcoming less than perfect circumstances.Story parts:[00:00:55] – About Aaron[00:01:52] – First job search story[00:02:40] – Lots of pressures[00:03:20] – Current employer not willing to give a recommendation[00:04:40] – Applied to the first dozen interviews[00:05:20] – Graduated in May 2014[00:06:52] – Got a job offer after 17 first round phone interview, 11 flights, 18 hours of driving, 4 in-person interviews, 203 job applications[00:07:40] – Finding hope and then being disappointment[00:08:48] – What kept you going?[00:10:00] – “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Gretzky[0...2020-08-0800 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastLearning from a big mistake at work - Ben WeesiesLessons from Life Podcast - Episode 16 Host(s): Brandon Hill and Dustin FentonGuest(s): Ben Weesies Synopsis of the show: Guest Ben Weesies shares about a huge mistake that he made at work, and the gracious way in which his boss responded. Story parts:[00:01:50] – Busy life with work[00:02:15] – The Event set up[00:02:36] – Woke up late![00:03:07] - Apology[00:04:50] – Something different for work[00:05:10] – The boss’s point of view[00:06:38] – Importance of Family and empathy for va...2020-07-2600 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastMarriage - Dara BerkhalterLessons From Life - Episode 15 Synopsis of the show:A story of a long journey to marriage and faithfulness. Story parts:[00:01:35] – Prayer for a story[00:02:11] – The guy I am going to marry[00:03:49] – Dating long distance (6 years)[00:05:30] – The fleece of a job in Indiana[00:07:05] – Jason helps me live out God’s plan for my life[00:07:54] – Mutual investment for life[00:08:49] – Later Marriage and what that means for me[00:10:19] – Date outside the bubble[00:10:51] – How to persevere in times...2020-06-0700 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastColdplay Concert - Levi and BrandonLessons From Life - Episode 14 Synopsis of the show:Father and son share about a cool experience that they enjoyed at a surprise Coldplay Concert. Story parts:[00:01:23] – Coldplay tickets for a shared birthday[00:02:32] – First people in and time to explore the concert venue[00:03:17] – Making connects are important[00:04:28] – Front Row!![00:05:29] – A fun souvenir[00:06:39] – Strengths tag team[00:09:02] – Prodding Levi to meet people[00:11:28] – New perspective on an important relationship Quotes from the show:“I need...2020-05-2900 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastCalled to Work with Refugees - Ryan SmithLessons From Life - Episode 13 Synopsis of the show:A lesson in compassion by volunteering in Athens Greece to help refugees coming to Europe. Story parts:[00:01:18] – Praying for refugees[00:02:25] – I didn’t know what we were doing[00:04:06] - Project ELEA first volunteers[00:05:17] – Initial Fears[00:07:28] – How to follow God’s will[00:08:25] – Prayer was the first step[00:09:52] – Called to be informed and to pray[00:11:53] – A ‘refugee’ opportunity at home Quotes from the show:“It sound...2020-05-2300 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastBreaking my leg on a hike trip - Emily AndersonLessons From Life - Episode 12 In this episode Emily Anderson shares an adventure that was more than she bargained for as she relies on friends to bring her to safety. Story parts:[00:01:20] – First backpacking trip adventures[00:02:56] – One top of the world, the greater the risk the bigger the reward[00:04:00] – One more swing![00:05:06] – The Cringe[00:06:56] – The storm the beastly hike[00:08:19] – A Positive X-Ray[00:12:43] – A thought about this unprecedented time we find ourselves in [March 2020][00:14:05] – A call to vulnerability2020-05-1600 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastLiving With Cancer - Will YankLessons From Life - Episode 11 Will Yank shares about his recent battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Story parts:[00:01:52] – Mono?[00:02:39] – ER visit and diagnosis[00:04:05] – Johns Hopkins stay[00:05:47] – A diagnosis and remission journeys[00:07:59] – Early stages of cancer free[00:08:20] – How to stay positive[00:11:00] – The self-development process[00:12:35] – Discipline of Grace[00:14:28] – Famous in England – Daily Mail Quotes from the show:“The discipline of setting a routine has helped keep the sanity, keep that posi...2020-05-0800 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastChanging Jobs - Emily HumpherysLessons From Life - Episode 10 In this episode Emily Humphreys describes her transition from one career field to another while finding herself along the way. Story parts:[00:01:20] – A road trip secret[00:02:07] – Switching career paths in an abrupt way[00:03:14] – New skills needed[00:04:00] – Undercover Resident Director skill activated[00:04:52] – Departure Lunch[00:06:07] – 150 different transactions[00:07:41] – How to ask questions[00:11:33] – Helping in the midst of crisis (COVID-19)[00:12:55] – Applying for job you’re not qualified for Quotes from the show:2020-05-0100 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastMason MetzgerLessons From Life - Episode 9 In this episode Brandon speaks to Mason Metzger, a professional motivational speaker and accessibility consultant who shares a story about his life with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Story parts:[00:01:00] - Mason’s backstory[00:02:40] - Specialized challenge vs Disability[00:07:29] - Mason’s Self Advocacy Award Quotes from the Episode:“The term disability or other terms to describe a disability such as handicapped or impaired have a negative connotation but when you think about a disability as a special...2020-04-2400 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastAmbulance Ride - Luca ReichmannLessons From Life - Episode 8 In this episode Brandon speaks to Luca Reichman who shares a story about an Ambulance ride that did not work out as planned, but helped to save someone’s life. Story Parts:[00:01:15] - Beers/Bears in Indiana[00:02:11] - Luca’s Ambulance story[00:08:02] - Life Lessons Quotes from the Episode:“Sometimes things are at the right time at the right place.” [00:08:07]“Sometimes the bad things that happen to us are for a greater purpose.” [00...2020-04-1700 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastLast Minute NFL Game - Jordan UpdikeLessons From Life - Episode 7 In this episode Brandon speaks to Jordan Updike who shares a story about a Last Minute NFL Game. Story Parts:[00:01:10] - The last minute Colts game[00:05:44] - Brandon’s second ever NFL game[00:07:25] - Life Lessons from the story Quotes from the Episode:“Being persistent and requesting can pay out. Take risks more and do unplanned things.” [00:07:39]“You can’t plan life all the way out because l things don’t always work that way...2020-04-1000 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastRotten FruitLessons From Life - Episode 6 In this episode Brandon shares two stories from his childhood in South Africa about rotten fruit, and his experience learning to love avocados. Story Parts:[00:01:26] - Rotten Fruit and banana bread[00:02:30] - Mowing the grass and rotten apricots[00:04:24] - Expired Guacamole Quotes from the Episode:“We can find good in a lot of things and even if something looks used and bad it potentially has the ability to make something really amazing and good if we...2020-04-0400 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastLifeguard Rescue - Carol BrownLessons From Life - Episode 5 In this episode Brandon and Dustin speak to Carol Brown and she recounts her story of being a young lifeguard where she nearly lost her life. Story Parts:[00:00:59] - Carol’s background[00:01:28] - The summer lifeguard story[00:09:38] - The need to act in the moment[00:11:45] - Being prepared, using the tools around us Quotes from the Episode:“Sometimes the problems we have are way too big for us and we need others to be t...2020-03-2700 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastBicycle Accident - Jakob AdamLessons From Life - Episode 4 Lessons Learned from a bicycle accident. In this episode Brandon and Dustin call their friend Jakob Adam who is living in Guatemala and they discuss his cycling story and injury. Story parts:[00:02:23] - Jakob's story[00:06:52] - Lessons learned from bike riding[00:07:45] - When do you need to use cardio vs strength Quotes from the Episode:“Sometimes when those things get hard, when you’re trying to go up a hill, sometimes you have to use your...2020-03-2100 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastCamp StormLessons From Life - Episode 3 In this episode Brandon and Dustin talk about what it means to be a leader during crisis, how to become a good follower and how importance of evaluating information in your decision making. We hope that this episode will encourage you as we all navigate the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis together. Story Parts:[00:02:02] - The Summer Storm[00:06:42] - Leadership means thinking of other people[00:07:34] - The Hiking Trip - Rattlesnake[00:09:04] - Knowing when to look at the information you hav...2020-03-1400 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastThe BeachLessons From Life - Episode 2 In this episode Brandon and Dustin talk about living in the joy of the moment. They talk about how you have to be thankful for where you are at and how brokenness can be beautiful. Story Parts:[00:01:50] - Living in the joy of the moment[00:03:46] - The connection between the two warmth’s in life; the atmosphere and the heart/mind[00:05:20] - The Beach[00:07:07] - Ownership vs Stewardship[00:08:02] - A walk in the woods Quotes from the Episode:2020-03-0700 minThe Lessons from Life PodcastIntroduction to Lessons From LifeLessons from Life podcast - Episode 1 The podcast that gleams profound life lessons from everyday life stories. Host: Brandon Hill and Dustin FentonEpisode: IntroductionIn this inaugural episode we discuss why you should subscribe to our podcast. We talk about lessons you learn can learn from life as you live it and begin the conversation about how you can lead a more fulfilling life. We believe that everyone has a story worth sharing and worth hearing and begin with a story about the blanket game and wh...2020-02-2900 min