Love Says No to the Moment. Because love that always gives in... doesn't always give what's best. And real love knows the difference.

🎙️ Love Says No to the MomentPodcast: The Childlike Faith Podcast – Something to Smile About SaturdayRuntime: ~20 minutesHosted by: JohnnyJuan Ortiz aka the FuNLiFe Coach In today’s heartfelt episode, JohnnyJuan shares the story of a love that dared to say “no.” Inspired by a real-life moment between Bernie and Elaine Lofts and their son David, who was born with cerebral palsy, this episode unpacks the power of loving discipline, delayed gratification, and future-focused choices.You’ll learn:Why love isn’t always about making others feel good now.How real friends and loving parents prioritize long-term joy over short-term comfort.What Zig Ziglar, Dr. James Dobson, and even neuroscience teach us about the power of restraint.A simple mindset shift to help you make stronger, legacy-driven decisions starting today.💬 Quotes Shared:“Love is doing for others what is best for them, not just what they want.”“The reason most people fail is because they trade what they want most for what they want now.” – Zig Ziglar“Love, never reasons, but profusely gives – gives like a thoughtless prodigal.” – Hannah Moore📖 Scripture Reference:Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control, not just kindness.🧠 Pedro’s Fun Fact:Those who delay gratification (like in the famous marshmallow test) are proven to have greater success and long-term happiness in life. #CoolKidScienceIf this message resonated with you:DM JohnnyJuan the word “LOVE” to explore one-on-one coaching.Unlock the All-Access Cool Kids Training Vault for a treasure chest of growth resources.🔁 Share this episode with a parent, leader, or friend who’s ever had to say a hard “no” out of love.🛝 Ready to live with Childlike Faith and make decisions your future self will smile about?🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.📬 Subscribe at johnnyjuan.substack.com🔗 All links + access at FuNLiFeCoaching.comThanks for reading JohnnyJuan’s Substack Playground! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Thanks for reading JohnnyJuan’s Substack Playground! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyjuan.substack.com