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Face Life’s Chaos

by Rod MacArthur

Life comes at you fast. Chaos happens. You want to handle life's hot mess express; who doesn't? “Face Life's Chaos” is for you.It's me, grampa Rod, sharing insights with my 25-year-old grandson, David. It's about living with no regrets. Gotcha covered, D.I've seen my share of ups & downs—similar to the ones you're gonna face. On Mondays I relate new, interesting episodes applying Biblical insights to life's decisions. I invite you to listen in.

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Episodes

  1. Keep on Growin'

    I talk with David about the natural process of growth and accomplishment. Your life will bear beautiful fruit, naturally.

  2. As your life changes

    I talk with David about the unrelenting reality of change. Choose your response to change and you choose your happiness level.

  3. Why does life seem so hard?

    I talk with David about 3 things that make life seem hard. But, adopting the right mindset will lessen the sting.

  4. What are you afraid of?

    Today I talk with David about fear, False Evidence Appearing Real. Don't let fear stop you from accomplishing good things or fulfilling your dreams. Confident living is always better than angst.

  5. Wow! That was hard

    I talk with David about things in life that are hard. It's usually the hard things that give the best results.

  6. Don’t let Brutal Truth stop you

    I talk with David about the brutal, unyielding nature of truth. It might be inconvenient, but it's better than being betrayed by falsehood.

  7. Riding Failure to Success

    I talk with David about the power of tenacity over failure. If you let failure get you down, well, you're down.

  8. You might lie to yourself, but it won't be true.

    I talk about how to detect and avoid self-deception. We hate being lied to by others; it worse when we do it to ourselves. Always tell yourself the brutal truth and watch your world blossom.

  9. A Strategy for Recovery

    I talk with David about recovering from loss. It's a process toward a brighter tomorrow.

  10. Let's Celebrate Freedom!

    I talk with David about his birthday…the 4th of July. Freedom ain't free, but it is worth dying for.

  11. I read it in the news today, oh boy

    I talk with David about my favorite current headlines. A lot of things happened last week. Let's talk think about'em.

  12. How to Decide using God's Advice

    I talk with David about how to make great decisions. For no-fail decision-making, always consult God.

  13. Ben Franklin made Great Decisions

    I talk with David about how to make good decisions. When he uses his superpowers, it'll all be good.

  14. What's Your Superpower?

    Today, I shift gears and talk with David about how to use his superpowers. We all have'em. Do you use yours?

  15. Wanna know what love is?

    I talk with David about how to know what love is; the quality of one's heart that makes life better for others.

  16. Rise above Hatred; it hurts your heart

    I talk about how to view and deal with hatred. It can destroy you; or you can turn it around.

  17. Don't let failure stop you

    How can you turn apparent failure into an escalator? Tripping stones or steppingstones; it's your choice

  18. Headlines that Interested Me

    I talk about a couple of current news items and how to cope with life. It's easy when your heart is good.

  19. Three Stories of Courage

    Here are three moving stories of courage I share with David. It wasn't easy for these heroes, but they got the job done.

  20. Courage, even when it aint easy

    I talk with David about about how courage is an everyday essential to a good life. Standing up isn't always easy, but it is always right.

  21. You don't have to stay stuck

    I talk with David about how to overcome felling stuck. Santa isn't the only one who should make a list!

  22. Ghosting and other abuses

    I talk with David about the ugliness of ghosting. Not only is it rude and inconsiderate, it destroys relationships.

  23. Use Unwanted Changes to Propel & Lift

    I talk to David about how he can use life changes to get ahead...they become the wind in his sails.

  24. Can you believe what we found?

    I talk to David about how Nuggets from nature prove that God cares. Clues to life-enhancing products come from unexpected sources.

  25. SOTU: Why not disagree agreeably?

    I talk to David about my observations concerning the SOTU address. Treating officials with dignity and respect is better than what we saw that night.

  26. Convictions, Protest, and Accountability

    I talk to David about a recent out-of-control protest. Do my convictions give me the right to trample on your rights?

  27. How Strong is your Love?

    I talk to David about how love both strengths us AND shows up as strength.

  28. Minnesota and other headlines

    I talk to David about some troubling headlines. Biased reporting robs readers of their own conclusions.

  29. Do we really Need Police?

    I talk to David about the role of police in society. Do we really need them? Aren't they the problem?

  30. Watch Your Mouth!

    I talk to David about the dangers of unfiltered speech. As they say, loose lips sink ships!

  31. Irrelevant Objections

    I explain to David why I think objections raised against the Bible don't hold up. Listen along and see what you think.

  32. Does Modern Culture make the Bible Obsolete?

    I ask David the question, “Is the Bible relevant to us today?” Some say yes, others, no. What do you say?

  33. I am Resolved to Keep My Resolutions

    I talk with David about how to guarantee he'll keep his new year's resolutions. The key is to make them seriously.

  34. Can you see your Reflection?

    I talk with David about how learning to pause and reflect can amplify successes and turn mistakes into uplift.

  35. Being alone ain't the same as being lonely

    I talk with David about how being alone is vastly different than being lonely. Value your alone time and overcome loneliness.

  36. Gratitude Trumps Chaos Everytime

    I talk with David about the positive power of gratitude. Rejoicing in the good stuff means you won't dwell on the bad.

  37. You can beat Discouragement

    I talk with David about how to overcome discouragement. Difficulties and setbacks are part of life. Choose to stay positive.

  38. A Heart for the Homeless

    I talk with David about how to see and interact with his homeless neighbors. Compassion and involvement does the heart good.

  39. Cheating isn't ever a good choice

    I talk with David about what Solomon said about cheaters. They might think they're getting ahead, but ultimately, they lose.

  40. Making Fear Afraid of You

    I talk with David about how to handle fear. It can lead to destructive hatred or be a stepping stone to success. You choose.

  41. Should I keep ALL my Promises?

    I talk with David about the value of and cost of keeping promises. The person you become will be a blessing to everyone, especially to yourself.

  42. Will today's choices lead to tomorrow's regrets?

    I talk with David about Keeping life in focus: Wisdom is always better than spontaneity. It's sad what can happen when you chose without thinking!

  43. Gratitude has its Advantages

    I talk with David about how being grateful will improve his quality of life. It's amazing how powerful positive appreciation can be!

  44. Situation Normal: All Fouled Up

    I talk with David about How to take setbacks and turn them into progress. It's amazing how Much you can get done!

  45. Wanna great life? Use Integrity!

    I talk with David about integrity using King Solomon's wisdom. It's amazing how good life can be!

  46. Free Speech ain't always Free

    I talk with David about the need for and value and price of free speech. Sometimes it makes you a target.

  47. Which is healthier, Idealism or Realism?

    I talk with David about some headlines from last week. Wisdom coulda made a difference.

  48. How to make Big Decisions

    big I talk with David about life's big decisions. They demand serious attention. It's important to know what you're choosing before you choose.

  49. Who needs evidence?

    I talk with David about evidence that supports the claims. It's always good to rely on facts. Weighty decisions are more reliable when you use due diligence to gather the facts.

  50. How Much are You willing to Risk?

    I talk with David about The Big Gamble: Living with God in the background. Uninformed decisions can have dire, even fatal, consequences.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life comes at you fast. Chaos happens. You want to handle life's hot mess express; who doesn't? “Face Life's Chaos” is for you.It's me, grampa Rod, sharing insights with my 25-year-old grandson, David. It's about living with no regrets. Gotcha covered, D.I've seen my share of ups & downs—similar to the ones you're gonna face. On Mondays I relate new, interesting episodes applying Biblical insights to life's decisions. I invite you to listen in.

HOSTED BY

Rod MacArthur

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