Shows
Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING the Up-Side of SELFLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-04-2127 minCan I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING the Down-Side of SELFLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-04-1724 minCan I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING EXPECTATIONS PART 3: EXPECTAIONS OF GODUnpacking the powerful impact of our expectations of God (and God of us)
Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-04-0819 minCan I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING EXPECTATIONS PART 2: EXPECTATIONS of OTHERSLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-04-0222 minCan I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING EXPECTATIONS PART 1: EXPECTATIONS OF OURSELVESLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-04-0119 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NOWHERE (Now Here)Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-03-2620 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NOTEWORTHY (vs. NotWorthy)Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-03-1921 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SIMPLIFYLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-03-1320 min
Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONNECTIONThe powerful impacts of CONNECTION
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-03-0524 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MASSIVEThe powerful impact of MASSIVE
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-02-2818 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONTENTMENTThe powerful impact of CONTENTMENT
Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-02-2122 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SURRENDERUnpacking the powerful impact of SURRENDER
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-02-1419 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CHANGEDiscover the powerful impact of CHANGE
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-02-0624 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking COMFORTUnpacking the powerful impact of COMFORT
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-01-3120 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STRIVEThe powerful impact of STRIVE
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-01-2417 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking COMPARISIONThe powerful impact of COMPARISON
Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
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2024-01-1724 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONTROLThe powerful impact of CONTROL
Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2024-01-1118 min
Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NOT SO FAST (when we want things faster)Some times life is going too fast for us. We an feel overwhelmed and unable to manage what is coming at us. Ever feel that way? What about he opposite? When what we want won't come fast enough. The wait, the agony of uncertainty. Well Heather and Bruce break down the phrase "NOT SO FAST" as a way to deal with the "lull" or the period where we want things faster.
NOT SO FAST
Next is on its way
Oh it’s patience I need
To...
2023-12-2625 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking HUMAN in HUMAN RELATIONSUnpacking HUMAN
Life is fast. Just like learning to drive a car, we are often told to keep our eyes on the road (the prize, the goal, our dreams.) This focus can often come at the cost of building good solid encouraging interaction with others. Real relationships.
Recently, Bruce was invited to speak with the PGA of America and their Tennessee chapter about bringing HUMAN back into HUMAN Relations in the world and business of golf. This podcast summarizes to key challenges and offers some real action steps to creating a HUMAN...
2023-12-1918 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RoUTine (does our Routine have a RUT?)Unpacking ROUTINE.
Routines are encouraged, right? I solid Morning Routine, Our sleep, diet, exercise, spiritual, financial and more. But in our RoUTines could there be a RUT or two. In this episode we unpack ways to evaluate our routine and ensure we are align our daily routine with goals and intentions.
ROUTINE
Reassess what's in it
open up to changes
Unleash the time drags
Time only for the good
insert what's of value
now reset and adjust
2023-12-1219 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking DEPRESSION (I + PRESSED + ON)Unpacking DEPRESSION by rearranging the letters to become I PRESSED ON. (Same letters just in a different order).
When we are dealing with DEPRESSION, can we start by taking a different look to move incrementally to a different place?
I PRESSED ON
I have been struggling
Problems persisting
Rough times repeating
Energy evaporating
Sorrow swelling
So what can I do
Express help is needed
Decide I never, e...
2023-12-1210 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CHOSENJoin Heather and Amanda as they unpack the powerful word CHOSEN.
Christ
Has
Openly
Spoken
Everlasting
New-life
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Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about
Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://w...
2023-11-2824 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking GIVINGUnpacking GIVING
What are we giving? Grief, a hard time, trouble or grace, compliments, thanks, appreciation, or something else that lifts others with encouragement?
Romans 15 v 4 And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by GIVING us hope.
GIVING
Gets to the heart of life
Invites us to share self
Valid, whatever is given
Is uniquely your GIFT
Nurture & watch grow
Give from a Joyful place
Learn more...
2023-11-2119 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking THANK YOUUnpacking THANK YOU
These are the two perfect words when getting a compliment for doing something someone appreciates. Nothing more, nothing less. not to diminish and not to accept with any overconfidence or gloating.
Also, two great words when showing appreciation for the effort seen by someone else that impacts our day.
Ephesians 5 v 4 Don't use dirty or filthy or foolish words. Instead, say how thankful you are.
Unpacking THANK YOU might look like this. Let's break it down.
2023-11-1423 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking INSPIRATIONALUnpacking INSPIRATIONAL
Bruce goes solo in this episode sharing his recent experience seeing INSPIRATIONAL friends completing a workout milestone and attending the Georgia State Golf Association's Adaptive Golf Championship this weekend.
What is INSPIRATIONAL to you? The underdog winning? The total domination of your team against an opponent. Overcoming adversity and a setback. Determination and resilience? Consistency?
Unpacking INSPIRATIONAL might look like this. Let's break it down.
INSPIRATIONAL
In action with intention
Not notoriety seeking
Steadily moving ahead
Put setbacks...
2023-11-0717 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SELFIE
Sneak Peak at Heather's upcoming Conference. Let her know if you would like her to come to your church or event to share more of the same!
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Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset...
2023-10-3127 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking WONDERUnpacking WONDER
Do we WONDER why me? How about why not or why are we not getting what we want or desire right away or even after exhaustive work? Do we wonder what others are thinking about us? their opinion or perception?
Can we look at our God and Christ in complete WONDER of their greatness? WONDER, what a great word
We break it down this way and have a conversation about the many ways to look at WONDER.
Be full of WONDER
...
2023-10-2423 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FREEZE vs FREESAre we doing things that FREEZE us? Let's do something that FREES us. Are we stuck at times? FROZEN. Yes, we certainly can all be. What can we do that will help FREE us up and move forward? Especially in difficult times and struggles that might instead bring in Worry, Anxiety, and Stress.
Also, as Christ followers, who FREES us and can we always learn to turn to Jesus?
Bruce landed on Psalm 46 v 10. Be STILL and know that I am GOD. Wow be still for a moment, turn to him, and let him work...
2023-10-1724 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ExampleWhat is the EXAMPLE we are setting and where does the light shine?
Bruce and Heather unpack their perspective on this topic. Bruce draws on Daniel 6 v 26 where after Daniel refused King Dorius' decree to only worship him and was thrown into the lion's den for his "disobedience". Acting by faith, Daniel did not fear this fate. King Darius rushed to the den after a restless and distraught night only to find Daniel unafraid and unhurt. This caused Darius to reverse his decree and command all to worship Daniel's God, the eternal God. All glory went to...
2023-10-1020 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VICTORYWhat is being VICTORY? The big prize? Winning it all? The trophy and the accolades? Well, if that is the only picture of a "WIN", life can be pretty disappointing, right?
In this episode, Heather and Bruce look at VICTORY in different ways so that we can gain some momentum, get on track, and start or eliminate certain behaviors or actions that can build as little victories that might just change the trajectory of our lives.
We looked at the book of 1 John chapter 5 and verse 4 which says "Every child of God...
2023-10-0928 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VISION with Matt Johnson (Radical Manhood and Leader's Edge)Matt Johnson joins Bruce Pulver in this Episode to unpack Matt's word VISION.
We linked to 2 Corinthians 4 v 18 to expand on VISION beyond a dictionary meaning alone. "Things that are seen don't last forever but things that are not even seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on things that cannot be seen". CEV
Matt's Unpacking of VISION
Value others
Imagine the Possibilities
Seek Growth and Results
Invest in others
Opportunistic attitude to serve
Never doubt the...
2023-10-0326 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking COMMIT (round 2 getting to the WHY?)A few episodes back, we unpacked COMMIT and looked at the WHAT and the HOW.
In this Episode we revisit COMMIT but look at a focus on WHY would we commit to an improvement or a change in our lives.
Why is this she important in working to archive a change in our lives?
The verse we landed on to frame the discussion is Psalm 37 verse 5.
Commit thy way unto the Lord. Trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass. (KJV)
COMMIT (Why)
2023-09-1924 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CHANGE with Guest Stacey SiekamCHANGE for a dollar? | Can make us holler | How do we deal with it make the most of change? It’s easier when we WANT it, but what about when it is imposed on us or if we don’t think we have what it takes to embrace it and become a better person as we go through it? Stacey Siekman joins Heather and Bruce to unpack CHANGE, her experiences, and perspective will help us all when facing wanted and unwanted CHANGE.
Stacey breaks it down like this. Let’s dive in!
CHANGE
2023-09-1224 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking LABOR DAYIn this episode, Bruce goes solo and unpacks the September Holiday of LABOR DAY. We are often going so fast in life that we feel hurried, too busy, worried about the outcomes, anxious about the process and stressed about everything. We too often compare ourselves to others which is never a good idea because God made each of us unique and with our own GIFTS and TALENTS. Can we keep up the pace? Do we have what it takes? WAIT. Take time often to focus on our work and the contributions we are making. Here is one way as...
2023-09-0513 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RELUCTANTWhat is being reluctant? Why are we reluctant? What causes it? Most importantly what can we do to diminish, overcome it and thrive in our purpose? How can we learn to take action despite the situation and circumstances? Not easy to solve but Bruce and Heather discuss what they have learned through the struggle of moving from being reluctant to taking action.
Looking at 1 Corinthians 15 v 34 and 58 with Bruce's men's Global men's ministry called In His Grip Ministry (www.inhisgripgolf.com) he speaks of the two verses as inspiration to remove his reluctance because,
1) There...
2023-08-2924 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking HELP with Dave MacDonald (Bucket Ministry)In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the word HELP with Dave MacDonald who is an Ambassador and "Storyteller" with Bucket Ministries. Over 750,00,000 people on the planet do not have access to clean water and close to 800,000 die each year due in part to this lack of clean drinking water. 300,000 of these deaths are of children under the age of 5 years old. Dave (who Bruce and Heather met a few years ago as separate guests on his podcast called "Exercise Your Faith" ) has retired from his teaching career in California and joined forces with Bucket Ministries, an organization combining...
2023-08-2221 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RESOLVETo RESOLVE could be to settle "We RESOLVED the issue" or "I RESOLVE to let it go". We an feel like we have thrown in the towel. That may be a good thing and at times okay!
But what happens when the going gets really tough and we need fortitude, persistence, or resilience? We RESOLVE to stay committed
Heather and Bruce discuss ways to develop RESOLVE, a determination to see things through and commit to stretching, growing, and at times feeling pain and soreness. Give a listen and share your comments
2023-08-1521 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STURDYWhat is considered STURDY? A fence post, deeply rooted and secured with footers of stone and concrete? How do we build a STURDY life foundation? We discuss our faith and its test and growth by challenges. A sturdy faith is like a sturdy foundation.
Heather references her bible verse Hebrews 6:19 "This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place" CEV
For Bruce, Proverbs 3: 5-6 With all your heart you must trust in the Lord and not...
2023-08-0821 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SHERPAUnpacking SHERPA. Have you ever needed a guide to help you get somewhere? Maybe to a new place, maybe out of trouble, maybe to elevate your performance at work in a sport or activity, Do you remember the experience? was it good? hard to ask? If the guide said yes, how did they make you feel during the "Guidance"? Safe, accepted, free to learn, or belittled, as you should already know. Did you feel embarrassed for asking? I bet one thing for certain, you remember how you felt. Am I right?
Now flip the...
2023-08-0116 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONFIDENCEIn this Episode Heather and Bruce unpack CONFIDENCE. It's Illusiveness, some reasons why. Reflecting on 1 Samual 17 v45 when David proclaims to Goliath that has come to find not with spears and daggers but instead in the name of the LORD ALL Powerful. How about that for CONFIDENCE?
Here are some ways we looked at CONFIDENCE
Comes from action
Often buried in our self-limits
Never being tested so it grows
Fed by little wins
Incremental movement
Digging into doubt
2023-07-2526 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VIGILANTIn this episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Getting and Staying VIGILANT. We picked the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Keep alert, be firm in your faith, stay brave and strong!" Contemporary English Version.
How do become and remain VIGILANT in our faith but also in the responsibilities and situations in our lives? Here are some triggers just using the letters in VIGILANT
Voraciously engaged
Intensely alert
Gratefully growing
Increasingly investing
Longingly loyal
Always attentive
...
2023-07-1820 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking PATHIn this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Finding, Getting on and Staying our our PATH Proverbs 3 v 5-6. Will it be easy? Do we have a role and responsibility?
What is our path (unique to us)
How do we get on it (prayer, studying and reading the Bible, seeking a personal relationship with God, Seeking his purpose and using our GIFTS
How do we stay in our path? Align with a group of believers who will encourage, support, and...
2023-07-1118 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MENDEDIn this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of being MENDED. Physically, Spiritually and Mentally.
Wounds are a part of life. Bruce shares the recent opportunity to speak at the Mended Hearts organization and share his mother's Medical Miracle of her heart emergency during her labor with him many years ago and how God used every possible resource to save and mend her completely from a condition that no other mother had ever survived.
MENDED
Made whole from...
2023-07-0418 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MIRRORIn this Episode, Bruce and Heather unpack and discuss the word MIRROR. What are the first thoughts/emotions when we think about looking in the MIRROR?
Frightening, difficult? Opportunity, evaluation? What is it reflecting? Do we like what we see, not just physically but also, who we see?
Do we compare? Do we say WOW I'm unique? How does this change our emotions and our confidence? Are we excited or disappointed?
Can a MIRROR be a figurative Reflection point? Can we take inventory of where we are and use the response as a...
2023-06-2722 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking IMPACTThis episode is dedicated to my father-in-law Ron Carter. He passed from Esophageal Cancer 2 years ago today. June 19th at 11:08. Please check out my blog entitled "Where's Ron" ( https://heathercarterwrites.com/2021/07/12/wheres-ron/ ) to hear more of the story. I hope you will find this episode helpful as you also navigate life's array of trauma and drama.
"We go through what we go through so we can help others get through what we went through."
Be IMPACTFUL
Influence through steady action
Make your mark to make a mark
Pay attention & ease the tension
Add and uplift w/encouragement
Count on being...
2023-06-2018 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking IMPULSE with guest Julio SotoIn this episode, we speak with Julio Soto, a dear friend from Puerto Rico. Julio and I met during the pandemic virtually via Zoom gatherings. First through In His Grip Golf Ministries, then the Rise and Grind community. Quickly Julio's selfless passion for helping people attracted and inspired me. You know, we are on our journey and God puts others on our path for HIS reasons and then gives us the opportunity to link and grow together. Wow, what amazing growth I have experienced by being around Julio Soto for three short years. In the Fall of 2022, we had...
2023-06-1338 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking HOPE MAKER with guest Jenny Mulks founder of Along Comes HopeIn this Episode, we welcome Jenny Mulks, Founder of "Along Comes Hope" a non-profit organization serving Children and Families thrust into the battle of child cancer. Her organization provides much-needed but often overlooked resources such as transportation assistance to treatments, emotional and spiritual support, education, and more.
Jenny has created the title of being herself a Cancer SurTHRIVer, Jenny has turned her Cancer into the unstoppable mantra of "CAN SERVE". Of course, we love her and her way with her own words.
Today we unpack ways to become a HOPE MAKER. How can we bring...
2023-06-0633 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FORGIVEWhat does it mean? What does it take? Who is forgiving who? Is it a one-and-done deal? Who is hurt if it doesn't happen? Who is helped if it does?
Why is it so hard?
In this episode, Bruce and Heather discuss the messiness of FORGIVE along with the ways we can often struggle with it.
FORGIVE
First response, Why should I?
Oh they hurt me SO much!
Really, isn't that too weak?
Go ahead give...
2023-05-3029 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking AWESOME with Guest Steve Beecham, Author, Speaker and Business OwnerThis episode reveals the AWESOMEness of Steve Beecham as a person and with the ways he has successfully built his businesses through developing deep, meaningful and lasting relationships. He shares the value of creating "Two WOW's". the concept of DIRECT CONNECT pushing passed just helping others and diving into helping others "do what?" Steve is a dear friend, speaking colleague, and mentor. His books Bass Ackwards Business, What's Your Buzz", and "The Tapes We Play In Our Head" are great reads that breakdown business development, sales, customer service into the basics of relationships and having a can do attitude...
2023-05-2327 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MINISTER with Marcus EllisIn this Episode we unpack what it means to Marcus Ellis to Minister (verb)
Marcus is the creator of "Hey Guess What, I Love You!" He is on a mission to touch lives with encouragement, positivity, hope and to shine a light on those who may not feel they are seen. Man of God, Husband, Father, Author, Musician, and more, Marcus joins the podcast today to share his passion and purpose to MINSTER to others in everyday life.
MINSTER (Marcus' version)
M ake a difference
I n other’s...
2023-05-1628 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking INCLUDEDUnpacking INCLUDED (being included and then reaching out to help others feel INCLUDED)
Based on Matthew 14 v 25. "Any Kingdom where people fight each other will end up ruined. And a town or family that fights will soon destroy itself"
Let's make others feel INCLUDED
INCLUDED
Invited to jump right in
Never judged in any way
Cared about right away
Let in with kindness
Unconditionally gave a shot
Didn’t have to, did anyway
Embraced from the sta...
2023-05-0913 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking BUCKLEUnpacking BUCKLE to crumble or to BUCKLE down
Based on Matthew 14 v 26-33 when Jesus called Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him.
Be timid
Unconsolable
Cautious and stifled
Keep seeing problems
Let circumstances control us
Expecting the worse
Being bold
Using strengths
Controlling emotions
Know moving to greatness
Look only to GOD
Expect the best and do the work
...
2023-05-0213 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CARELESS versus CARE LESSWhile we don't ever want to be CARELESS, are there times when we should CARE LESS about certain things? What others think about us? Being too focused on the outcome? Instead focusing on the process, the impact, where we are right now with the relationship, conversation, and our growth? In this Episode Bruce and Heather compare and contrast CARELESS versus CARE LESS
CARELESS
Cutting corners
Attention distracted
Risk of preventable errors
Extremely dangerous
Lack focus
Emergency reactions
Se...
2023-04-2524 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking GRANTEDWhen you think of GRANTED what comes to mind? Maybe being taking or taken for? Or maybe received as a gift?
In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the two ways this word can impact our lives.
GRANTED
Greedy | Grateful
Regardless | Respected
Assumed | Appreciated
Narcissistic | Not but for Grace
Taken as owed | Thankful
Expected | Embraced
Demanded | Deeply Moved
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2023-04-1819 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MINUTIAEHeather and Bruce back together again to unpack MINUTIAE. The small stuff. Really. Maybe the day to day mundane can bring us great joy if we pay attention and use the time in these tasks to connect with others and make an impact. Drive through lines, Grocery store check outs, Elevators, etc. Just a simple engagement can make a huge difference.
Many intricate details
In the big picture do they matter?
Not always but should know they are part of life
Unimportant or critical?
Take a...
2023-04-1121 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STUCK (can't move or with it?)This week Bruce goes solo to unpack the word STUCK. Simple word but can have two different meanings. How can we come through something where we are STUCK to find a way to get moving again and through a tough time?
STUCK can make us feel:
Stifled
Terrified
Unsettled
Caustic
Kept back
Not a good place to be right.
But as we push and work to move forward, how about looking...
2023-04-0411 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking PRESSUREUNPACKING PRESSURE:
Put there we get to respond
Really is that really true Everyone has a perspective
Seen as a performance test
Subtle ways to step into it
Untie situation & outcome
Relax and seek your CALM
Envision the tire w/o air
Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.
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2023-03-2827 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STAGNANTEver feel stuck, not moving forward, in a holding pattern that seems to be going nowhere? Kind of like a pond that has no movement. It can be piling up with sediment and algae forming. Late at night mosquitoes can appear. Just seems stopped and clogged; not moving and feels stifling. We can feel this way as well, An uncomfortable feeling that can create anxiety, angst, fear, and nervousness. Even though we are not moving, all can feel out of control.
When STAGNANT the feeling can be :
Something
Awful
2023-03-2126 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking Bruce's Mindset MessagesThree years and 780-weekday posts ago today, Bruce began posting a daily Mindset Message to stay connected to his friends, clients, and family when the Covid 19 epidemic closed off personal in-person contact. He has written and shared a message of encouragement each weekday morning. Through his social posts, emails and private text groups, his inspired messages have made 5.85 Million touches across the globe. When asked about this Bruce merely says, "if we impact just one person with a positive message, the effort is worth every moment of work."
In this episode Heather pushes Bruce to go deep on t...
2023-03-1431 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking BATTLE with Guest Dr Jeffery P. Jacobs, MD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of FloridaIn this Episode, Bruce is joined by lifelong friend Dr. Jeffery P. Jacobs MD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Florida. We discuss BATTLE, this time through the lens of Jeff's world his work, and his perspective on life and faith. We all face battles and Jeff's perspective comes from his work operating on small babies with severe heart challenges. He also deals with transplantation that has an impact on both the recipient as well as the donor's. Different but difficult BATTLEs. We trust you will find a nugget of wisdom from our conversation to take on your BATTLE...
2023-02-2820 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VALENTINES 10 Small Acts that Make a Huge ImpactIn this Episode, Bruce unpacks VALENTINES - each letter can give us a small but impactful nudge to uplift others year-round.
Pick one today and give it a try when interacting with others.
Reflection. How can I implement one or more of these small acts on VALENTINES to make an impact on others in my life? Anyone from a spouse or significant other, family member, child, student, co-worker, or team member? Anyone? Can I pause, pay a little more attention, step back, and offer any one of these VALENTINES thoughts?
VALE...
2023-02-2113 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking OVEROn Top. Who is in charge of your life? Who are you in charge of?
Very done. "I am over it!"
Everything is complete. It's over now. You can move on.
Reflection. Look back. What did you learn. How did you grow? How can you do it different in the future? How did you see God show up? Where did you miss His hand or blessings? Who do you need to make an amends to?
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2023-02-1415 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking PAUSEOften we don't realize how fast we are going. Often we can be overwhelmed without knowing how or why.
Let's take a moment and PAUSE. It's not easy but oh so important and can change and even save a life.
How? Try this.
Unpacking PAUSE
Push that button every so often
Acknowledge we are WORTHY
Unleash the pressure of our own grip
Step back and give ourselves a break
Embrace the life we have with Joy!
B...
2023-02-0722 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking DISTURBEDIt's easy to become DISTURBED in life. Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons. Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired?
Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | Moment
Unpacking DISTURBED.
Doubting Everything
It's YOU, not ME
Say it isn't So (can't I catch a break)
Testing our FAITH (Facing Anything Insurmountable Trust Him
Undercurrent of the "BAD" guy
Reset with a pause
Be grateful for just one thing
Escape the Anger and Exhale
Directionally get with GOD
...
2023-01-3120 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ALWAYSTwo ways to look at ALWAYS (negative or positive). We can choose!
ALWAYS (falling short)
A failure all ready to happen
Leads to the path of disappointment
Wash away possibilities
A no win set up
You might as well not start
Sets the mind to fail
OR
ALWAYS (willing to give my best effort)
Approach with possibilities
Let's give it a go
Winds of Momentum come out to blow
A w...
2023-01-2418 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NEVERNEVER (two ways to look at it). NEVER could do that or NEVER give up. - We get to choose.
NEVER (negative)
Not today or ever
Expecting failure
Visualizing loss
Energy-less
Re-enforcing limits
NEVER (positive)
No one will stop me from my dreams
Expecting to outlast the opponent
Visualizing success
Engaged and Empowered
Re-enforcing possibilities
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2023-01-1721 min
Strike a Chord Live PodcastCollaboration - You can't go it alone! with Heather Carter and Bruce PulverWhat if I told you that you that you can’t go it alone?
What if I also told you that your story can change someone’s life?
In today’s session we discuss the necessity of collaboration and working with others to achieve your superman/superwoman status! We show how you can actually get more done when working together with someone.
We also discuss how learning and developing your story can help others. ALL stories are flawed and messy. Keep that in mind when looking for ways to help others.
2023-01-1635 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking "EVEN IF"Today we unpack EVEN IF. EVEN IF all isn't going our way, EVEN IF we feel alone, EVEN IF all feels lost we must stay close to God.
EVEN IF
Embraced for life
Versus "what's in it for me?"
Even when it hurts
Never a deal
I know he is always there
Following the Father no matter what
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2023-01-1019 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ALLListen in as Heather and packs the word ALL and how it relates to her journey through her sons hit-and-run accident. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. If we “take care of the things that are important to God, he will take care of the things that are important to us.” Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2023-01-0522 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking Making the changes you want in the New Year using the the "CIA method"Committing to what it takes to achieve the changes we want in our life is a key step to getting started. But we can COMMIT then often stop before we start if we allow old thinking to keep driving our actions. ACTION is a cool word because it contains its meaning within its letters. ACTION = I + ACT + ON. Co-Host Bruce Pulver flies solo in this episode and unpacks the process he has used to make and sustain transformational life changes. Learn how to go from making Resolutions to finding ReAL solutions to developing Habits that drive Lifestyle impact. Bruce uses an...
2022-12-2721 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FAITH with guest AJ SherrillToday we unpack the word FAITH. Facing Anything Insurmountable Trust Him. AJ Sherrill pours into us his perspective on FAITH and gives us some perspective on ways to find, develop, grow and share it. AJ is the pastor at St. Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With Over 20 years of pastoral experience, my appreciation for this man began when he and his wife, moved into the home next door to our family over 10 years ago. We formed a friendship while he lived here that included our love of music, cooking, and deepening our faith (well mine at least, his was al...
2022-12-2021 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking POSITIVE with guest Sylvia Marusyk, Author of "Testing Positive, 365 Days of Calm through Chaos"This episode we are thrilled to have Industry Wellness Professional, International Speaker and Author of "Testing Positive 365 of Calm through Chaos", Sylvia Marusyk as our guest. We discuss the path to living life with a Positive perspective. We UNPACK Positive and discuss ways to get started through our thoughts and then our actions.
Sylvia can be reached at her website: www.mindbodyworks.ca
2022-12-1332 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FRIENDSOur first guest-host! The one and only Master Connector (How Bruce and I met!)....Bill Schomberg. Also happens to be the one to have the only picture in my Soul-Selfie#NoFilter book. WE LOVE BILL!
Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
2022-12-0641 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking OBEYLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
2022-11-2924 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking EGOLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
2022-11-2219 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking GO FIRSTLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-11-1523 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking REBOUNDLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-11-0820 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking WORST and BESTLearn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/
Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
2022-11-0120 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ACCEPTLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-10-2422 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RELAXLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-10-1919 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking LEISURELearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-10-1121 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking EXHAUSTIONLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-10-0420 minCan I have a WORD with you?Unpacking REGRETLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-09-2724 minCan I have a WORD with you?Getting to know HeatherLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-09-2025 minCan I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING BruceHear Bruce's full story!
Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/
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2022-09-1325 min