When we "try" we're really just giving ourselves permission to postpone success, is the message from Carla Ondrasik, author of "Stop Trying: The life-transforming power of trying less and doing more."  Carla's book, which hits shelves today, outlines the steps and strategies to train your brain to filter out the noise, make choices, and step into the activity you've decided upon to meet a goal. 

A successful music executive who discovered and signed her now-famous husband, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, Carla knows what she's talking about. She's been putting it into practice for a very long time hitting her targets in business, in her marathon running days, in parenting, and as the president of her HOA. Now she can add "author" to the list of accomplishments her philosophy has led her to.

We had a delightful conversation. Come on in! 

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In these crazy times we are all living in it can be very easy to question your faith. We all at one time or another thought where is God in all this? Sometimes we even blame God for these horrific tragedies that we see everyday. God is not causing those things, people are. 

There’s a wonderful verse in the Bible that says “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, but in all ways acknowledge God and he will make your path straight”.

God doesn’t cause harm. He loves us. He never walks away from us, but we do walk away from him. This is a time to cling to God. In today’s episode I want to share some thoughts and conversations about the importance of that.

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Have you ever said or done something you wish that you didn’t? Do you stay awake at night trying to figure out how to fix it?

I don't think there is a single  person among us who doesn't wish they could take back something that they did, or something they said…

There's an expression in recovery we use and it is simply HALT. That stands for hungry, angry, lonely or tired.

When you're emotionally exhausted, or frustrated it is easy to say things that you can't take back. So please recognize when you're feeling those things, just think about it as we listen to this very vulnerable conversation.

 

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It's been a minute since I was able to sit down and talk with the inimitable Sarah McLachlan, but today I got my chance! Sarah is in a new chapter of her life and releasing new music that reflects the experiences that have shaped her and her dreams for the future.

BETTER BROKEN, releases on September 19th and it is as soulfully beautiful as anything we expect from this three-time GRAMMY winner, an uncompromising but radically illuminating truth about the state of the human condition.

Grab a cup of tea, cozy in, and join us for this intimate chat.

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Hello my friends and welcome to have a little faith with Delilah. Today we’re gonna talk about motherhood. I think motherhood is sacred. In fact I know motherhood is sacred…It is a really hard job.

A mom raising kids is the closest thing to doing God‘s job. Unconditional love, showing up through any storm, forgiving anything and everything…but mostly being there.

God loves mama’s. God loves blessing us, he loves healing us. He loves empowering us. God loves coming alongside of us, and sometimes he loves challenging us…

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In today’s episode I want to share and explore a scripture with you. I know you’ve heard this so many times, probably at a wedding or an event. These are very important words.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It does not dishonor others. Love is never self seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongdoing. It doesn’t delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, and always hopes. It always perseveres. Love never fails…

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This episode of “Have A Little Faith” is about taking chances. Taking chances is where growth begins. Have you ever heard that saying that boats are only safe when they’re in the harbor? Boats weren’t built to stay in the harbor, it’s a safe place to rest, but it’s not where a boat belongs. A boat belongs out at sea, it belongs in the water. Its purpose is to sail, is to go out into the unknown and the same is true for you and I. Taking chances is where growth begins. It’s where our faith grows. Stepping out into the unknown without a guarantee is difficult. Be brave and remember that with God at the helm you can do anything.

 

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In relationship God tells us how we are to treat one another. He gives us so many words and so many directives on how to love one another….

In relationship, especially in marriage, God tells us to be honest, to be faithful, to be kind and to be present. He asks us to put our partners needs above our own.

In this episode we are going to talk to some folks who embraced that wisdom. They are people who let God take the wheel so to speak. They let God orchestrate the situation. They let him guide and bring them their person. When God knits it together is going to last.

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Anxiety is a normal human emotion that involves feelings of worry, fear or unease. It is often triggered by things that we can’t control, things that have not happened yet. The fight or flight response is a God given response that kicks in to your mind and body for survival. However, if you get stuck in that mode it can be a a trap and it can make situations much worse. It will interfere with day to day life. In this episode we are going to talk about anxiety and also some ways to deal with it.

 

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