Garlic Vrs Starter: Having Balance in Your Life with Bold Hope Ministry and Engagement Lead Joel Novick

Send us Fan MailElizabeth Norton Gray speaks with Joel Novick about the importance of balance in life, particularly in the context of family, work, and faith. They explore the metaphor of everything bagels to illustrate how different aspects of life can work against each other, requiring patience and time to rise. Joel shares his personal practices for maintaining balance, including morning devotions, the prayer of examen, and the significance of community. They also discuss the cultural influences in Joel's marriage and wedding day and the mission of Bold Hope, emphasizing the importance of empowerment over dependency in mission work.00:00Introduction to Balance in Life03:24The Metaphor of Everything Bagels05:47Defining Balance in Family and Work08:21Spiritual Practices for Grounding10:54Cultural Fusion in Marriage13:41Practical Rhythms for Staying Grounded16:03The Impact of Fatherhood on Perspective18:07The Transformative Journey of Parenthood19:28Balancing Life's Experiences20:57Navigating Life's Transitions23:17Finding Community and Support24:35Coping with Stress and Anxiety26:47The Impact of Mission Trips27:30Understanding Bold Hope's Mission31:54Living with Purpose and ServiceCheck Out Bold Hope on their: Website: https://boldhope.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bold.hope/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boldH0PE/ Email: [email protected] Call Bold Hope: 833-265-3467Did you know that VineWorks.gives sells fair trade merch from artisians who live in countries such as Haiti.  When you purchase from Vineworks it can double bless a family.  Once when you buy an item and then again when Vineworks.gives donates 50% of their profits back to initiatives like small business loans, school supplies and tuition for children, or medical care for those in need from that country.  Visit VineWorks.gives today. This podcast has been made possible with help from Thomsons Bakery 1947.  Visit ThomsonsBakery1947.comwww.ElizabethNorton.com