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Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerFaith Beyond Sundays: Week 2Welcome back to Beyond the Rut, the podcast about helping married Christian men create a life worth living in your faith, family, and career. I’m your host, Jerry Dugan, and author of the book titled, Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, and Career. Join me as we dive into Week 2 of the Beyond the Rut Journey with a focus on Faith Beyond Sunday. Grab a notebook and a pen and let’s get started!
For so many of us, faith gets boxed into Sunday mornings—worship, sermons, and community prayer. But wh...2025-01-2032 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerThe One Sentence That Can Improve Your Marriage TodayIn this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Rut, Jerry Dugan returns from a brief hiatus to share personal insights and a powerful piece of marriage advice that he recently gave at his son's wedding. Reflecting on his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, Jerry opens up about the challenges and breakthroughs he experienced while finding his true calling in voiceover work and creative projects.
Listeners will hear about Jerry's emotional experience officiating his son's wedding and the meaningful advice he imparted to the newlyweds. This simple yet profound message is at the heart of building a...2024-10-1430 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerTravel as a Relationship Builder: How Shared Experiences Deepen LoveLyle and Leanne McCabe, hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast, join Jerry Dugan on Beyond the Rut to discuss their adventurous approach to retirement. The couple emphasizes the importance of shared experiences over material possessions, highlighting how their travels have deepened their bond and enriched their lives.
They share practical tips for prioritizing travel, even for those not yet retired, emphasizing the value of consistent planning and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Lyle and Leanne also discuss the transformative power of exploring different cultures and connecting with locals, fostering empathy and broadening perspectives.
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Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerFaith at Work: Practical Strategies for a More Meaningful CareerWe tackle the challenges Christian men face in expressing their faith at work. Host Jerry Dugan delves into the top three concerns: fear of judgment, navigating secular environments, and balancing faith with professionalism.
Jerry offers practical tips drawn from his personal journey and biblical wisdom. Discover how to excel in your job as a testament to your faith, embodying Colossians 3:23. Learn the power of deeds over words, reflecting the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Embrace your secular workplace as a ministry field, just as Jesus did (Luke 5:27-32).
Join us as we explore how...2024-06-1131 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerQuitting with Grace: The Art of Leaving a Job WellHave you ever felt that nagging feeling that it might be time to move on from your job, but weren't quite sure?
Naomi Hattaway is an expert in helping people navigate those tricky workplace transitions.
She'll share her framework for leaving well, which covers everything from recognizing the signs that it's time to go, to ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer, and communicating your decision effectively.
Whether you're an individual contemplating a change or an organization looking to improve your offboarding process, this episode is packed with valuable insights. So stick around!
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Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerThe Art of Balancing Entrepreneurship and ParentingIn this insightful podcast episode, join host Jerry Dugan as he delves into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and parenting with special guest Jason Galicinski.
With a family of ten children, Jason brings a wealth of experience as both an entrepreneur and a dedicated father.
Discover how Jason's journey through homeschooling his children allowed him to be a present dad and also provided unique opportunities to instill valuable life and business skills in his kids.
From navigating the delicate balance between family life and business ventures to extracting parenting lessons from the world...2024-05-0737 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerSisu and Significance: Crafting a Life Worth LivingIn the pursuit of personal fulfillment and resilience, Jon Mayo champions the ethos of Sisu to create a life worth living as both a mantra and a guiding principle.
Shedding Compartmentalization with Relentless Action
Have you heard these myths about unifying all aspects of life?
Myth #1: You have to sacrifice one area of your life for another.
Myth #2: Personal growth is a solo journey.
Myth #3: Intentional living is only for the spiritually inclined.
Jon Mayo will share the truth and help you achieve a unified and fulfilling life.
If you're feeling frustrated and...2024-02-1238 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerMy Wild Ride From Corporate Burnout to Podcast EntrepreneurshipJoin me as I recount my journey from leaving a corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur. From valuable lessons in marketing and networking to the challenges of stretching savings and facing setbacks, my story will inspire and challenge you. But will I be able to make my business thrive and help leaders create thriving cultures? Tune in to find out.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Explore Jerry Dugan's entrepreneurial journey for valuable insights and inspiration.
Discover the importance of aligning work with personal values for career fulfillment and success.
Understand the...2024-01-0938 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerMajor General Gregg Martin’s Journey to Overcoming the Stigma Bipolar DisorderIn a powerful conversation about mental health, retired Major General Gregg Martin shares his struggle with bipolar disorder after serving in Iraq. With the stigma surrounding mental health in the military, he faced challenges and received anonymous letters questioning his mental state. But what happened when General Martin was presented with a choice that could change his life forever? Find out in this gripping episode of Beyond the Rut.
The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder
Have you ever heard these myths about mental health in veterans? Myth #1: Only veterans with combat experience...2023-11-2332 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerLeadership Lessons from a Disney Mom and Manager Valerie CockerellUnlock the profound wisdom of a Disney mom and former Walt Disney Company retail leader, Valerie Cockerell, as she unveils the remarkable leadership lessons from motherhood and her career.
In a recent episode of the podcast "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," Jerry had an insightful conversation with Valerie Cockerell, a former Disney leader and author of the book Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom.
Valerie shared her experiences and wisdom gained from both her time at Disney and her journey as a mother. This post provides a summary...2023-10-1241 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerUnmasking Silent Wounds to Heal from Trauma with Danielle BernockWhat happens when the wounds of the past leave us feeling lost and broken? Brace yourself for a story that will show how the power of love and self-worth makes it possible to heal from our silent wounds and define on our own terms living a life worth living beyond the rut.
If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of self-blame and shame, constantly replaying the traumatic events in your mind, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to move forward, the wounds of your past continue to haunt you, preventing you from finding the h...2023-10-0938 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerGenerational Healing and the Gift of Self-AwarenessA mother's journey of self-discovery and self-awareness becomes the catalyst for generational healing, as Wendy Jones breaks negative cycles to create stronger families and communities.
Do you want to create a positive and thriving family legacy that breaks free from negative patterns? Ready to build stronger bonds and foster healthier relationships within your family and community? Join us as we unveil the key solution to achieving generational healing, empowering parents and caregivers to cultivate lasting change. Discover the path to transforming your family's story and creating a legacy of resilience, love, and growth.
In...2023-10-0237 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career8 Powerful Lessons Learned from 8 Years of PodcastingBeyond the Rut turned 8 years old! Join me as we reflect on eight years’ of experiences, uncovering eight powerful lessons that help create a life worth living in your faith, family, and career.
Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to break free from the rut.
In this special episode of "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," we are celebrating the eighth birthday of the podcast by reflecting on eight lessons learned over the years.
Special guests and I will share eight valuable lessons that have helped us create a li...2023-08-1730 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerEmpowering Asian-American Leaders to Navigate Conflict - Jerry FuThe pain of feeling unheard and misunderstood as an Asian American leader is real, and it's time for a new strategy.
Join us as we explore proven techniques to enhance cross-cultural communication and effective conflict resolution, empowering you to break through those cultural barriers and thrive as a respected leader.
Does this sound familiar? You've been told that in order to overcome cultural barriers in leadership, you just need to work harder and blend in. But deep down, you know that this approach isn't working.
In this episode, you will be able to...2023-08-1436 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJERRY’S SHORT: Setting Goals with Employees to Help Them Get Out of a RutSetting goals with employees can be the key to unlocking growth opportunities for them to get out of a rut in their careers.
We all want to move up in our careers whether it’s a promotion or increased salary or deepened satisfaction with meaningful work. You, as a leader, can help propel your employees toward success in the workplace. Setting goals and writing them down provides your team members with tangible proof they are moving forward in their careers.
In this episode of "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," we delve into the power of...2023-08-0312 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerUnlocking the Secrets to a Whole-Person Approach to Fitness and LeadershipDiscover the transformative power of a whole-person approach to fitness and leadership as we unlock the secrets with fitness coach and CEO Bryce Henson.
Whole-Person Approach to Fitness
Bryce Henson grew up with a single mother. Life had its struggles in his youth. He found himself with low self-esteem, poor fitness, and little direction for a life worth living.
In this episode of "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," fitness coach and CEO Bryce Henson shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding a whole-person approach to fitness and leadership.
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Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJERRY’S SHORT: H.A.L.T. and Trigger Awareness for Effective LeadershipDiscover the power of self-awareness and emotional intelligence as Jerry Dugan delves into the impact of triggers on effective leadership in "JERRY'S SHORT: H.A.L.T., and Trigger Awareness for Effective Leadership."
In this episode, you will be able to:
Identify your emotional triggers
Reflect on your current emotional state using the H.A.L.T. acronym
Manage your response to emotional triggers
Create and maintain trust and self-esteem in tough conversations.
Chapters
00:00:00 Tools For Self-management And Emotional Intelligence: H.A.L.T. And Knowing...2023-06-1508 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerUnlocking Effective Solutions by Mastering the Art of Diverse PerspectivesWhat happens when you're a successful engineer but lack the leadership skills to take your career to the next level? Jeremy Doran joins Jerry Dugan on Beyond the Rut to discuss the power of delegation, brainstorming, and seeing things from different perspectives. But what happens when communication styles clash and finding compromises seems impossible? Tune in to find out and be left on the edge of your seat.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Delve into the benefits of diverse opinions for crafting success-driven solutions.
Unearth the connection between delegation and the...2023-05-1536 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerOvercoming Limiting Beliefs and Reaching Next-Level SuccessHave you ever felt like your limiting beliefs are holding you back from achieving next-level success? If so, then join Kevin Palmieri and I as we uncover practical strategies to help you overcome your limiting beliefs and create the success that you desire.
“I can't guarantee that everything is possible for you. But I can guarantee if you don't believe in it, and you don't pour into it, it won't happen. So you at least got to give it a shot.”
“Jerry, I didn’t have a mid-life crisis. I was faced with a quarte...2023-04-0336 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJERRY’S SHORT: 2 Powerful Journaling Prompts to Unlock Your PotentialAre you ready to delve deep into your thoughts and emotions to unlock your potential? Join me on this episode of Beyond the Rut: Jerry’s Short as I discuss the benefits of how these two journaling prompts can unlock the power of self-reflection and personal growth in your life and career.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The benefits of journaling every day.
2. Two journaling prompts that will help you reflect on the day and look forward to a better tomorrow.
See the full show notes at...2023-01-1907 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJERRY’S SHORT: Take Your Leap of Faith...With a PlanDo you want to take the plunge and follow your dreams? Before you do, discover why having a plan is essential for success when making a leap of faith!
We’ve all heard the old adage “Leap of faith”, but what many don’t know is that taking a leap of faith requires follow-through and commitment. That is where some planning and foresight will come in handy.
Having a plan will give you the confidence to leap and continue once the initial rush and excitement have passed.
I recently attended The Brunch and Brilliance...2023-01-1209 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJERRY’S SHORT: Building Beyond The Rut, Launching BtR Impact and Reaching Strategic GoalsIn this Jerry's Short episode of Beyond the Rut, I'll talk about the launch of BtR Impact, the training and consulting arm of Beyond the Rut. I will be able to help servant leaders through books, speaking engagements, training workshops, and consulting projects.
I will also talk about one of my goals to be a guest on 120 podcasts as a guest to encourage listeners to create their success as servant leaders while thriving in their faith, family, and career or business.
If you know of anyone who has a podcast similar to Beyond the Rut...2022-12-2908 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerThe 3 E’s of Career Magic with Lee CockerellIn this episode of Beyond the Rut, Jerry Dugan interviews Lee Cockerell, a retired Walt Disney World executive, about his book Career Magic and the 3 E's that are important for somebody's career to thrive: education, experience, and exposure.
You will learn:
1. What made Lee Cockerell successful was not just his education, but also his exposure to different people and experiences.
2. Career growth happens when you get out of your comfort zone and learn new things.
3. Everyone has the ability to change and grow, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Go to...2022-11-0739 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerThe Four Voices with Man in the Mirror Founder Patrick MorleyPatrick Morley, the author of The Four Voices, discusses how you can build your sense of self-worth, improve relationships, and grow by mastering your thoughts.
The Four Voices
You have four distinct voices competing for attention over your life. There's the voice of the world, the flesh, the devil, and the Holy Spirit. So how do you discern among the four to let the Holy Spirit lead you in a life worth living?
Man in the Mirror Founder Patrick Morley has some answers. He says that the key is to learn...2022-07-2546 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBeyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan - TrailerLife is Too Short to Live Stuck in a Rut
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut in life or in a dead-end job with no progression?
Welcome to Beyond the Rut, the podcast that offers you the motivation, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a life worth living. Our show is here to help you break free from those limitations and find a path to success.
Join us as we share encouraging stories and actionable advice on how to get out of a ru...2022-07-2300 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerWhat Happens When the Host Gets Interviewed?Guest host, Ken Carfagno, leads a conversation with Jerry Dugan to share his own ruts in life, and the inspiration behind Beyond the Rut podcast.
Why this Episode?
It started as a dare from a guest I met at Podcast Movement 2021. Ken Carfagno asked me in mid-interview, “Hey! Have you ever shared your story with your own audience?” That’s when it was decided that this milestone episode needed to be one where the microphones were turned.
Hopefully, no one listens to Beyond the Rut and thinks this host has it all tog...2022-03-281h 04Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerOvercoming Limiting Beliefs Cobra Kai Lessons for Life Johnny LawrenceJerry Dugan discusses lessons learned from the Netflix series Cobra Kai. Part 1 covers overcoming limiting beliefs from the perspective of Johnny Lawrence.
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Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https...2022-01-1730 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Achieve Your Goals in 2022 and BeyondJerry Dugan shares his passion behind Beyond the Rut, and walks you through how to achieve your goals in 2022 and beyond using the "Measure It to Make It" tool from Beyond the Rut.
Go to the show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/288 for related episodes and to download the Measure It to Make It tool for yourself.
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Click on B...2022-01-0337 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerMr. Pit-T the Fool Without a Positive Attitude - Sterling Andre HunterSterling Andre Hunter, aka Mr. Pit-T, shares the benefits of having a positive attitude amidst a layoff during the COVID-19 pandemic and taking on a Mr. T persona.
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Host, Editing, and Production...2021-05-0345 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerMeg Glesener on the Secret to 31 Years of a Healthy MarriagePodcaster Meg Glesener of Letters from Home shares her insights on 31 years of a happy, healthy marriage.
About Meg Glesener from Letters from Home Podcast
Meg is a mother of eight children living in the state of Washington where she is married to her husband, Mike. Their 31 years of marriage can be chalked up as happy years. They have had their ups and downs as anyone else does, but they have also held firm to some guidelines or principles that have kept them going strong all these years. If you think raising one or...2020-10-1352 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerLessons We Can Learn from the COVID-19 PandemicBrandon and Jerry share their insights on the COVID-19 Pandemic as it relates to living life Beyond the Rut.
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2020-03-2432 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerComplacency Versus Contentment and the Value of FeedbackBrandon and Jerry discuss the differences between complacency and contentment and how to apply feedback to achieving your dreams.
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Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU2020-01-2835 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerThe Power of Faith and Discernment a Chat with Sister Lou Ella Hickman - BtR 203Sister Lou Ella Hickman joins Jerry at Word Fest 2019 for a conversation about writing, the power of faith and how to have discernment in new ventures.
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Hopeful Camping Folk...2019-12-1030 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Get Unstuck When You Start with Your People - Brian Dixon - BtR 192If you want to learn how to get unstuck and make the dream happen, entrepreneur Brian Dixon has a message for you: Start with Your People.
How to Get Unstuck
The truth on how to get unstuck is simple. If you start with helping your people get unstuck, you will also find yourself getting unstuck.
Brandon and Jerry have a conversation with entrepreneur and business coach Brian Dixon on how we repeatedly got himself unstuck in life by living that same philosophy.
It’s all about helping other people an...2019-09-1738 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerWhat is the Rut You Help People Get Out Of? BtR 191Brandon and Jerry hear from podcasters fro Podcast Movement 2019 share what they do to help people get out of their ruts. What is the rut you help people get out of?
People Are Stuck in a Rut? You Can Help Them.
We all face a rut of some kind, and we all can use a helping hand to get out of it. That’s where you come in. You are uniquely gifted and talented to help people make their own paths towards the lives they always dreamed of living.
Jerry had a c...2019-09-1031 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBONUS - Join Us at Thunderdash 2019 - A 5K Mud Run in TexasBrandon and Jerry invite you to join them in Comfort, Texas for a 5K mud run in Texas called Thunderdash. The race will be on September 28, 2019.
What is a 5K Mud Run?
A 5K mud run is a five-kilometer race or event that has obstacles throughout the course. A good one will have a lot of mud obstacles to get you bogged down and feeling like you just ran through a combat zone, but without all the dying.
Why? Because just running three miles for 30 to 45 minutes can b...2019-09-0817 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerAuthentic Manhood, Sexual Brokenness and Other Struggles of a Christian Man - Traylor Lovvorn - BtR 190Traylor Lovvorn and Jerry discuss the struggles of a Christian man including sexual brokenness and how it all connects with authentic manhood.
Authentic Manhood - Struggles of a Christian Man
Pornography and lust are part of the struggles of a Christian man. Society tells us that manly men must have sexual conquests. What we really desire is connection and permission to have an identity of authentic manhood.
Christian men are not immune to divorce. We are not even immune to sexual addiction. Jerry has shared that he was exposed to pornography at...2019-09-0327 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career7 Simple Hacks from Podcast Movement 2019 to Boost Your Business or Career - BtR 189Jerry shares with Brandon the top seven takeaways from Podcast Movement 2019 that will boost your business or career.
An Orlando Podcast Conference
Not being able to attend Podcast Movement 2018 was a painful moment. Jerry had desired to attend this gathering of 3000 podcasters since the first event in 2014 by founders Jared Easley and Dan Franks.
It was Podcast Movement 2019 or bust for Jerry, and he made it happen. The experience was worth every penny. The networking, the sessions, and the vendor booths gave him insights on h...2019-08-2744 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJimbo Clark on When In the Box Thinking Makes Sense – BtR 188In the box thinking may have its purpose after all according to training and consultant Jimbo Clark.What is the Box?"Sometimes we need to be in the rut."We often hear entrepreneur innovation advice in idioms like “seize the day,” “make it happen,” and “thinking outside the box.” Well, what is this box everyone talks about?In short, the box is all things of normal convention. It is the stuff that comes with the phrase, “That is the way we always do it.” Thinking outside of the box means thinking beyond those conventions to overcome a problem, beat the competition, or...2019-08-2035 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career3 Crucial Must Haves Before Leaving a Job and Living in Asia – Jimbo Clark BtR 187Brandon and Jerry chat with Jimbo Clark about living in Asia and three crucial must-haves before leaving a job to run a lifestyle business. Leaving a Job“My soul wants to do something bigger!” - You (It was really Brandon who said it, but imagine it was you.)Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I need to quit my job, but I need the money?” Leaving a job, especially one you hate may be daunting, scary. It calls for leaping into what feels like the unknown. Sixty-eight percent of employees are disengaged from their employment with fifty-one percent doing just enough to...2019-08-1325 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerPodcast Movement 2019 – 2 Great Reasons to Attend a Professional Conference BtR 186Brandon and Jerry discuss plans for attending Podcast Movement 2019 and two great reasons why you should attend a professional conference.Podcast Movement 2019Podcast Movement is a conference founded by Jared Easley and Dan Franks in 2014 to bring together thousands of podcasters and share about their craft. The event is designed for those who have been involved in podcasting since the first iPod as well as those who are just getting started.Some attend to learn more about the technical aspects of creating a podcast. Others come for marketing tips and tricks, and others are on the lookout for ideas to...2019-08-0616 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJerry’s Sci-Fi Keto Diet, the Importance of Rest, and Goal Management BtR 185Brandon and Jerry discuss the keto diet Jerry’s been on as well as the importance of rest and measuring your goals.The Importance of Getting RestRest plays a major role in our performance whether at home or at work. The Bible talks about working for six days then resting on the seventh. It even talks about vacations and sabbaticals, sorta. Don’t believe us? It’s in Leviticus 25, the Sabbath Year. Before you run off to tell your boss and your family you’re taking an entire year off from work, take a listen to this episode. Think about the ways...2019-07-3030 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerTake Your Career to the Nth Degree and Build Employee Loyalty – BtR 182Do you struggle with building employee loyalty on the teams you lead? Brandon and Jerry continue their conversation with Tracy Timm, a career catalyst and coach who helps people take their careers to the Nth degree.How Do You Take Your Career to the Nth Degree?From a place of career clarity, you can capitalize on your gifts and talents to help your career soar to higher levels. The "Nth Degree" is about heights you never imagined possible in a sustainable way.If you have awareness of your current circumstances, you will have an easier time deciding where your purpose...2019-07-0231 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerFind Career Clarity with Career Catalyst Tracy Timm – BtR 181Finding career clarity can help you consistently choose work that brings you joy. Brandon and Jerry chat with career coach and catalyst, Tracy Timm, about how she discovered her “why” in helping people find.Why Career Clarity?“There is a difference between sustainable success and success at any cost.” - Tracy TimmMany career exploration websites may tell you the answer to, “What are good paying careers?” They may not be the best sources to tell you what you would enjoy doing for the long run.With all the different career choices in the world, how do you find the field that will br...2019-06-1826 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBecome the Noticer and Collaborate Towards Success with Jared Easley – BtR 179Jared Easley from Starve the Doubts podcast and founder of Podcast Movement shares his insights on getting out of the rut by being the noticer.Noticing the work of others and helping them is his secret to being noticed.Topics discussed: How Jared is often misnamed as "Jerry" and Jerry is often misnamed as "Jeremy," "Jeffrey", or "Steve" #DoYouEvenNutellaBro Getting Out of the Rut Can Be Simpler Than We Think Collaborating towards success by noticing others in a genuine way Who would play Brandon if a movie were made about his life...and Jerry, tooWho Is Jared Easley? (Bio)Jared E...2019-05-2844 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerAdopt an Attitude of Gratitude and Change Your World – BtR 175Brandon and Jerry discuss how to adopt an attitude of gratitude and the power it has to change the world around you.Benefits of Gratitude“Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.” ― Germany KentAn attitude of gratitude can mean the difference between you getting the most out of your day, or trudging through another day in the rut.The Shawn Achor book, The Happiness Advantage, describes how having gratitude can bring you happiness and that it is happiness that attracts successful outcomes.Some of the happiness or gratitud...2019-04-2422 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBest Explanation of Love in a Fast-Food Relationship World – BtR 172Brandon and Jerry continue the discussion with author and pastor, Mike Bullock, on the best explanation of love in a world that has cheapened the word.What is Love - Baby Don’t Hurt Me?You may have heard the 1993 hit song “What is Love?” by Haddaway. The lyrics open like this.What is love?Baby don’t hurt meDon’t hurt meNo moreThe majority of the song repeats combinations of that phrase. It is a dance tune after all. Mike shares how our world seems to have cheapened the word “love.” We use it to describe a food we like, “I love...2019-04-0220 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerWhat the Covington Catholic High School Fiasco Taught Us About Emotional Triggers – BtR 163Brandon and Jerry discuss the impact that our unchecked emotional triggers in the world, in our relationships and in the workplace. Emotional Triggers Can Ignite a Furious Mob MentalityJerry’s heart sank on January 19 when his wife shared with him a news story about a group of high school students who taunted a Native American at the Lincoln Memorial. The students were reported wearing that famous red “Make America Great Again” hat.The short clip showed white teens surrounding a smaller group of Native Americans, and everything about that clip was infuriating. An image circulated across social media like wildfire showin...2019-03-3021 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Keep Your Marriage Alive with This Missing Ingredient – BtR 171Brandon and Jerry discuss with author and pastor, Mike Bullock, how to keep your marriage alive with a certain missing ingredient.How to Improve Marriage IntimacyYou may know someone who is desperately in a marriage without passion and intimacy. That person may be you. In Jerry’s years volunteering in a marriage ministry, plus Brandon’s and Mike’s experiences as pastors, have introduced them to many men who desperately want to know how to keep their marriages alive. If you’re trying to figure out what makes a woman happy in marriage, this may be an episode worth your time. Th...2019-03-2733 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow Creating Disney Magic Changed the Life of Jody Maberry – BtR 170Brandon and Jerry talk with podcast producer Jody Maberry as he reflects on how working with Lee Cockerell to produce the podcast Creating Disney Magic changed his life. Meeting Lee CockerellReaching out to Lee Cockerell may have been the biggest leap of faith Jody Maberry had taken early in his podcaster career. At the time, Jody was finding traction and success with the Park Leaders Show influencing park rangers to improve how they led in our nation’s parks. He served as a co-host on the Starve the Doubts podcast for a few episodes, and left shortly after a Nutella in...2019-03-2025 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerJody Maberry Reflects on Being a Small Business Owner in Podcasting – BtR 169Brandon and Jerry talk with podcast producer and marketing consultant Jody Maberry as he reflects on being a small business owner.Pin this!How to Run a PodcastYou may wonder how to run a podcast. Jody Maberry shares with us insights on how he has eight active podcasts at the time of this recording.The key is having a routine that works. It has to be fluid enough to allow you to live life, and structured enough to so that you’re meeting your deadlines and delivering a quality product to your consumers. Sounds a lot like being a small bu...2019-03-1327 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow Leaders Overcoming Adversity Builds Authentic Leadership – BtR 168Brandon and Jerry discuss with author and professor Dr. James Kelley his research with executive leaders on how leaders overcoming adversity builds authentic leadership characteristics.Leaders Overcoming Adversity – The Crucible’s GiftThe Crucible’s Gift is Dr. James Kelley’s first book on authentic leadership. His work interviewing C-Suite executives showcased the person behind the title. It is through that work that he discovered a common thread among those he interviewed. They were shaped by facing a defining challenge in their careers or their lives.Leaders overcoming adversity is a process that hones the best, and sometimes the worst, in who we a...2019-03-0531 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBehind the Scenes 73 Vogue-Style Questions with Jerry Dugan – BtR 167Brandon and Jerry having fun with 73 questions during some downtime. This is why our guests shouldn't stand us up during our recording sessions.Why 73 Vogue-Style Questions?We batch record our show. That means we come together once a month with interviews and topics lined up and spend the day recording all our raw audio. Our guests are great, and we appreciate the time they have committed to be on our show to share their insights with you.There are times when something comes up and a guest needs to postpone. No big deal. The solution is to pull a topic...2019-02-2614 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBehind the Scenes 73 Vogue-Style Questions with Brandon Cunningham – BtR 166Brandon and Jerry having fun with 73 questions during some downtime. This is why our guests shouldn't stand us up during our recording sessions.Why 73 Vogue-Style Questions?We batch record our show. That means we come together once a month with interviews and topics lined up and spend the day recording all our raw audio. Our guests are great, and we appreciate the time they have committed to be on our show to share their insights with you.There are times when something comes up and a guest needs to postpone. No big deal. The solution is to pull a topic...2019-02-2016 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Develop Skills and Knowledge for Any Area of Your Life – BtR 165Brandon and Jerry share insights from ultralight backpacking on how to develop skills and knowledge in any area of your life.“Don’t get caught up in being the expert. Be caught up in being a student.” – Brandon CunninghamHow Did Jerry Build Up Skills for Ultralight BackpackingBackpacking is not an activity to be taken lightly. People are rescued from the wilderness every year because of poor planning, such as running out of water, not having the right clothing for the weather, and miscalculating the time needed to hike a trail. Some people, unfortunately, die in the process.Becoming one of those st...2019-02-1215 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerDeclutter Your Mind with These Lessons from Ultralight BackpackingBrandon and Jerry share lessons learned from ultralight backpacking on how to declutter your mind."Tomorrow isn't guaranteed. You only have today. So, what are you going to do with it?" - JerryWhat will you do with today?Lessons from Ultralight Backpacking to Declutter Your MindWhat is Ultralight BackpackingMany long-trail hikers, like those who hike the Appalachian Trail, enjoy going “ultralight.” To be considered an ultralight backpacker, one’s gear “base weight” (food, water, and cooking fuel are not included) is under ten pounds. The idea behind going ultralight is about carrying the lightest load possible to be able to hike as fa...2019-02-0614 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerWhat the Covington Catholic High School Fiasco Taught Us About Emotional Triggers – BtR 163Brandon and Jerry discuss the impact that our unchecked emotional triggers in the world, in our relationships and in the workplace. Emotional Triggers Can Ignite a Furious Mob MentalityJerry’s heart sank on January 19 when his wife shared with him a news story about a group of high school students who taunted a Native American at the Lincoln Memorial. The students were reported wearing that famous red “Make America Great Again” hat.The short clip showed white teens surrounding a smaller group of Native Americans, and everything about that clip was infuriating. An image circulated across social media like wildfire showin...2019-01-2921 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerParesh Shah on How to Be a Better Leader through Lifter Leadership – BtR 162TEDx Speaker Paresh Shah shares why being a “lifter” is the new way for a new era on how to be a better leader.How to Be a Better LeaderTake a moment to reflect the qualities of a bad manager. The manager may have talked down to you, rarely communicated expectations clearly, and blamed you for everything that went wrong. You may even still have nightmares at night.Now, shift gears and think about the qualities of a good manager. What comes to mind? Is it someone who listens to your ideas? Maybe that leader created an environment where it was...2019-01-2249 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Improve Effectiveness at Work Through the Outward Mindset – BtR 161Jim McNeal from The Arbinger Institute shares how to improve effectiveness at work through the outward mindset. It’s a different approach to how we perceive the people around us, and as a result, accomplish more by serving more.The Outward Mindset Helped JerryJerry discusses how he was able to increase his own personal effectiveness at work. After receiving a copy of The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves while on a swag hunt at a recent conference, he devoured just about every word on the flight home. That is a rare feat for Jerry. He’s a slow reader.By the...2019-01-1546 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerThe Revolve One Story and the Importance of Creativity – BtR 159Brother and sister duo, Rudy and Crystal Garcia, share their story about starting Revolve One podcast and the importance of creativity.The Importance of CreativityRudy first reached out to his sister Crystal with the idea of a podcast that talked about marginalized topics. They wanted to discuss the types of things that were important to their inner circles that are often not covered by mainstream media because they don't fit the traditional news cycles.Since starting Revolve One, they have covered areas related to the legalization of marijuana, entrepreneurial startups, dying of cancer, and more!The endeavor turned out to...2018-12-1839 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerYour Dissatisfaction with Life Now Is Your Fuel to Build a Better Tomorrow – BtR 158Your dissatisfaction with life right now is your fuel to build a better tomorrow. Tap into it!We often equate dissatisfaction with life as a source of depression, sadness, and hopelessness. What if you turned that dissatisfaction with life into your motivation to create satisfaction in life? How would life be different for you?Dissatisfaction with Life is Not Just About Hopelessness“Living in dissatisfaction today is the price we pay for the obligation to improve things tomorrow.” – Seth GodinSeth Godin’s article titled “Living in Dissatisfaction” is the inspiration for this week’s episode. Brandon and Jerry will discuss how whether you...2018-12-1119 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerMorning Fitness Routines and Personal Quiet Time – BtR 146There are two things most important to Brandon and Jerry in their daily morning routines, their quiet time alone with God and their fitness routines.Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.
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Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for...2018-09-0420 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBrandon’s 5 a.m. Daily Morning Routine – BtR 145Same Time Different Daily Morning RoutineIt turns out that Jerry is not the only one on the Beyond the Rut team with a 5 a.m. daily morning routine! Similar to Jerry, Brandon finds time for prayer, journaling, and personal growth every morning starting at 5 a.m.Unlike Jerry, Brandon conducts a lot of his quiet time while running or working out in the morning. You'll have to listen to this episode to see how he pulls that off and how waking up early benefits Brandon by having a consistent 5 a.m. daily morning routine.Maybe you're looking for a healthy...2018-08-2819 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Begin a Journal Writing Habit for Your Success – BtR 144History is filled with men and women who kept a journal for a variety of reasons. Brandon and Jerry discuss how to begin a journal as part of your journey to success.What is Journaling?Journaling is essentially a process of capturing your thoughts down into written form. Some people who keep a journal do so to keep a record of their daily activities. Others use it as a means of writing out their feelings. There is no set way one must keep a journal, but we will share with you why you should, how to begin a journal, and...2018-08-2128 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerLife at 40 and Fired Up from World Domination Summit Sara McDaniel – BtR 142Sara McDaniel (not Sarah McDaniel) returns to Beyond the Rut for a third time to share with us insights on life at 40, how the World Domination Summit is changing the world, and her discovery while renovating a Southern cottage.Life at 40As a woman turning 40, Sara shares the impact of written goals for one’s life, and her 40-at-40 list. Her plan was to accomplish 40 things at the age of 40 years old. Unfortunately, plans have been delayed due to complications shared in this episode. The key thing to remember is that those plans are delayed, and not halted altogether.Men tu...2018-08-0839 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerSolo Hiking – Lessons Learned from My First Solo Backpacking Trip (a Rebroadcast) – BtR 141Solo Hikingby Jerry Every quest has a season where it feels like you are going it alone. That is synonymous with my first solo hiking trip taken last summer. Texas heat scorches during the Summer. We joke about it being a dry heat, but I really don't know why that matters. It's still friggin' hot! With those hot temperatures also came a flurry of you-shouldn't-go comments from friends and family. I heard it all.It's too hot.You don't know what kind of animals are out there.What if you get hurt?What if it gets cold?Similar to what...2018-07-3117 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow the Happiness Advantage Can Change Your World (Part 1) – BtR 138The Happiness AdvantageAt best, it can be said that only 45% of the workforce enjoys their job. That means the majority of us wake up in the morning and dread the commute that puts us in a prison. That is no way to truly live, is it?If we say in the U.S. Constitution that every person has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it makes no sense that we go about the pursuit of happiness all wrong.Happiness is not achieved through milestones, a certain salary, a certain career, or any other external factor to...2018-07-1031 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerRebroadcast – Vacation with Your Children 1-on-1 – BtR 135Rebroadcast from the original Episode 38.Vacation With Your Kids Before It’s Too LateBrandon goes out of his way to connect with his kids with quality one-on-one time. He has to when he has a blended family with five children. It’s easy for any one child to feel left out when we are doing everything we can to provide the best life for them.Whether you have one children or more than five, Brandon and Jerry talk about why you should plan a vacation with each of your children to build memories that will last a lifetime.Can’t Afford...2018-06-1928 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerIf You Are Too Busy to Listen to This Episode, You Need this Episode! BtR 133Busy (by Jerry)You know you're probably too busy when you have a conversation that goes like this.Me: How are you?You: Busy! (or "Crazy busy!" if being just regular busy is not enough.)Over recent years, we seem to have changed the response to "How are you?" from "Fine" to "Busy".Being busy is a strange badge of courage. I just read a Facebook post of a friend who complained about coming down with a cold to kick off the Summer. It caught my attention that she finished the post complaining, or bragging, about how she still needed...2018-06-0525 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerSuzy Rosenstein Woman in the Middle -BtR 131Suzy RosensteinSuzy Rosenstein had what many would call a successful 25-year career in public health. Like many people, she felt stuck in a rut when she turned 50 years old. That mindset led to a downward spiral that ended in her career ending with a layoff.We sometimes need a sudden jolt to get us moving in a direction that blends our passion and need for income into a business and life that thrives. 7:00 - Finding a career in public health for 25 years, earning a Masters Degree in Applied Social Psychology 10:00 - How our mindsets lead to our behaviors. 11:55 - The...2018-05-2234 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Re-Energize at Work – BtR 125In a Rut at Work?Do you feel like you are in a rut at work? Maybe you catch yourself hitting that snooze button on your alarm eight times too many every morning. Many of our episodes have been about people who left their jobs to start a business. That does not have to be the case for everyone. You may like the corporate environment. It's just time to re-energize yourself and your career.Brandon and Jerry came across an article written by Christina Wilson of a blog titled The Charlotte Agenda. Wilson interviews executive recruiter from Lowe's, Courtney Rhodes r...2018-04-0314 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerFrom Desk Potato to Marathon Runner Trevor Spencer – BtR 123Trevor SpencerTrevor Spencer was living the dream. The only problem was that he was living in a physical rut as a desk potato. Lots of work at a desk with very little movement beyond mouse clicks and keyboard strokes.We often say on Beyond the Rut that you already have what you need to pursue a better life, and Trevor was no different. He is married to a marathon runner, Angie Spencer. She gladly put together a running plan for Trevor. He put in the work, because there's just no substitute for doing the work, and has now completed 14 marathons and 15 half...2018-03-2033 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerPower Poses, Confidence, and Presence – BtR 117PresenceWhat if the phrase "mind over matter" was wrong? Instead, your mind was influenced by your body? That is what Brandon and Jerry discuss in episode 117 of Beyond the Rut Podcast.What are power poses and how do they influence your feeling of confidence by changes in brain chemistry?There's a science to getting out of your rut of low self-esteem, and Amy Cuddy may have found the answer.Resources and LinksBeyond the Rut Episode 75, Lisa Reynolds on Leading Through RelationshipsBuy your copy from Amazon, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy CuddyConnect with UsEmail: info@b...2018-02-0633 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerGetting Beyond Your Usual Perspective – BtR 116Perspective - It's all about perspectiveBrandon was recovering from the flu a few weeks ago. That left him with little to do except what many people do these days. He binge-watched shows and movies on Netflix.Running out of his usual genres led him to watch documentaries and series that he would not have considered otherwise. The impact surprised him.Jerry and Brandon discuss why it is important to challenge our own perspectives in order to live beyond the rut.Connect with UsEmail: info@beyondtherut.comVoicemail: 361-596-3788Twitter: Twitter.com/beyondtherutFacebook: Beyond the RutGo to BeyondTheRut.com/cap...2018-01-3020 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow to Have Success with Your Goals – BtR 115Goals - Get Some!Most people are demoralized year-after-year by the idea of making goals that won't come to fruition. Many people who achieve success have clear, written goals. Let's talk about how you can make your goals work for your own success.Topics in This Episode Key ingredient success, 1:55 Silver Linings: how you win even if you fail, 6:09 Set smaller steps you can win. How and why, 9:30 It's okay to quit and cross things off your list, 13:28 What's on tap for Beyond the Rut in 2018, 15:50 Jerry's life plan - it's too long, making a one-pager, 17:20Resources and LinksScott Beebe s...2018-01-2325 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerInsights from Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture – BtR 111The Last Lecture by Randy PauschThe Last Lecture, wrote by Randy Pausch in his final days battling metastasized cancer, shares his message to readers about living a full and purposeful life.The sad truth is that the United States population experiences a 100% mortality rate in life. You can actually say this is a global issue. We all die eventually, and there is no stopping it although we will delay its coming as best as possible.What will you do with the time you do have on this Earth?"God intended for you to live a life abundantly." Brandon CunninghamBrandon and J...2017-11-2828 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerTerry Weaver Encourages You to Make Elephants Fly Part 2 – BtR 110Join us as we conclude the Terry Weaver Trilogy in this episode of Beyond the Rut Podcast.Terry Weaver is the author of Making Elephants Fly. This is the book Brandon and Jerry discussed in Episode 108.You can say in a sense that Terry lives a portfolio life, a term coined by Jeff Goins to describe how a life’s work is a portfolio of a variety of works.Terry Weaver is a speaker, author, and “ideapreneur” whose passion is to see others live life alive. He helps others see their dreams become reality traveling around the world challenging students to chang...2017-11-1420 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerTerry Weaver Encourages You to Make Elephants Fly Part 1 – BtR 109Terry Weaver is the author of Making Elephants Fly. This is the book Brandon and Jerry discussed in Episode 108.You can say in a sense that Terry lives a portfolio life, a term coined by Jeff Goins to describe how a life's work is a portfolio of a variety of works.Terry Weaver is a speaker, author, and "ideapreneur" whose passion is to see others live life alive. He helps others see their dreams become reality traveling around the world challenging students to change the world. Terry and his wife Leslie live outside Nashville, Tennessee with their dog Gibson.You...2017-11-0730 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerBenjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for Yourself (Rebroadcast) – BtR 104Defining Your Own Reality to Find Happiness“If Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, and Gary Vaynerchuk had a man-child and unleashed him on Medium, he would be Benjamin Hardy.” – Quote from a haterBenjamin Hardy is a prolific writer and blogger, who at the time of this episode going live has over 31,000 Followers on Medium, talks with Brandon Cunningham and Jerry Dugan about how he came to blogging, handling haters, and defining your own reality to find happiness.Benjamin Hardy is a husband and foster parent to three epic kids. He is the author of the book, Slipstream Time Hacking, which is about acce...2017-09-2637 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerRemoving “I Can’t” and Other Mental Barriers – BtR 097Brandon and Jerry share their trip report from a backpacking trip to Pedernales Falls State Park. A special guest joined them for the trip, Jerry's dad.Being joined by Jerry's dad was a mixed bag. Bruce overcame some ruts to spend time with his son doing what his son enjoys. On the flip side, there were "I can't" statements Bruce placed on himself that made the trip harder than it had to be for himself and others.Listen as Brandon and Jerry talk about the highs and lows from the trip, getting beyond the rut of our comfort in saying "...2017-07-2525 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerFireside Chat with Brandon and Jerry – BtR 092Brandon and Jerry have a fireside chat about their Goliad State Park trip. The trip was intended as a shakedown camping and hiking experience to try out their gear and acclimate to warm Texas weather...without air conditioning.Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself.
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...2017-06-1312 minBeyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHiking Out of the Rut – BtR 090Brandon, Jerry, and friend Steve are doing a day hike to prepare for an upcoming camping trip to Goliad State Park.The camping trip is a shakedown cruise before a bigger backpacking trip.Every dream can be achieved, and it helps to start with smaller milestones and steps. Go for it.Hammock Camping YouTube ChannelsFor Texas Locations SpecificallyKenneth Kramm does a lot of camping in the East Texas area.Spiguyver Backpacking shares a lot of great tips for hammock camping in both warm and cold weather.The State Parkers, a married couple named Parker who tour Texas State Parks as...2017-05-3135 min