What If the Greatest Tragedy Isn’t Dying… But Never Truly Living?
One message can change the way you see your entire life. I recently listened to a sermon titled Don’t Waste Your Life, and it forced me to ask a difficult question: Am I appreciating the gifts I’ve already been given, or am I constantly chasing what’s next? We take so much for granted. Another sunrise. […]
Harland Merriam Interview
Harland and Barbara live in DeLand, Florida in the restored home in which Barbara grew up. They both lived in DeLand in the 1950s and 1960s, and have known each other since Kindergarten. They lived down the block from each other during their childhood and youth. While at Stetson University, they developed a deep friendship. […]
What If Being Last Is Exactly Where You Need to Be The Kentucky Derby Lesson Every Podcaster Needs to Hear?
The Kentucky Derby reminded us of something most people forget. The horse that crossed the finish line first wasn’t leading the race. It was dead last before making one of the greatest comebacks in Derby history. Podcasting feels the same way. You scroll through charts, compare download numbers, and wonder if you’re too late. You […]
Make Them Love It First… and They’ll Pay for the Value
Motivation: Stop Selling. Start Creating Something People Can’t Stop Talking About. Too many people focus on the sale before they’ve created something worth falling in love with. The truth is simple: people rarely buy because they’re pressured. They buy because they’re convinced. When your message solves a real problem, when your service creates a genuine […]
One Bad Decision Can Cost You More Than Money
Motivation: Not Everyone Who Smiles at You Wants the Best for You. When you’re excited about a dream, your guard naturally comes down. You want to believe the promises. The shortcuts. The guarantees. The person who says they can get you there faster. But here’s a hard truth: not everyone in your corner is on […]
Dreams Don’t Grow Like Weeds. They Grow Where You Water Them.
Motivation: Your Purpose Needs a Garden, Not Good Intentions. Walk outside and you’ll notice something interesting. Weeds don’t ask for permission. They don’t need encouragement. They don’t require attention. Left alone, they take over. Dreams are different. Purpose doesn’t grow by accident. It grows through intention. It grows when you invest your time, protect your […]
Motivation: Podcasts Are About One Thing… Human Connection
Motivation: Your Podcast Isn’t About Perfect Content. It’s About Human Connection. At their core, podcasts have never been about microphones, downloads, algorithms, or fancy editing. They’re about connection. Every person longs to be seen, heard, understood, and reminded they aren’t walking through life alone. That’s why stories matter. That’s why voices matter. That’s why your […]
What If Everything in Your Life Was Preparing You for This Moment?
Motivation: What If Everything You’ve Been Through Was Preparing You for This Moment? The victories weren’t random. The failures weren’t pointless. The heartbreak wasn’t wasted. The setbacks weren’t the end of your story. Every lesson, every disappointment, every unexpected detour has been shaping you into the person you are today. What once felt like pain […]
Steve Barton – Game of Ten Interview
Steve Spencer Barton is a native to Maine. He is a resident of Westbrook. Steve was born on Labor Day, September 2, 1956. After receiving his BA in business management from The University of Southern Maine, Steve went into the family flower business, Barton’s Flowers of Westbrook. In 1979, When Steve was twenty-three, his father […]
Can You Have a Saved Soul and a Wasted Life?
Can You Have a Saved Soul and a Wasted Life? It’s a question that deserves an honest answer. What if you’ve accepted God’s gift of salvation, but you’ve buried the gifts He entrusted to you? What if you’ve spent years playing it safe instead of living on purpose? Salvation secures your eternity. Obedience shapes your […]