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LYH26: A More Truthful Approach to Christian Parenting [PODCAST]

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Featured Presentation: #IBNO: A More Truthful Approach to Christian Parenting

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You can find the full blog post on this topic at haroldarnold.com/ibno

 IBNO: A Fresh Perspective on Christian Parenting

“It is the nature of man to pursue greatness if that is what is expected of him.” – John Steinbeck

“I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.” (John 17:14-18)

It is from this passage that we Christians have culled the often heard phrase to be “in the world, but not of the world”. I capture this thought as “IBNO“.

In obedience to this John 17 passage, I’ve developed five lessons that I believe we Christian parents are responsible for demonstrating and transmitting to our young and even adult children. As in most parenting lessons, these are habits that are better caught than taught. In other words, we parents have to consistently show them to our children.

  • Lesson #1: Believe in something bigger than yourself (v18)
  • Lesson #2: Be true to yourself and if everyone likes you, something is wrong (v14)
  • Lesson #3: Your real adversary is not of this world (v15)
  • Lesson #4: There is a such thing as absolute Truth (v17)
  • Lesson #5: They have a supernatural mission

So, there you have my five IBNO parenting lessons.  I pray that it starts a movement #IBNO. Use that hashtag on all of your social media channels. Tell your friends.

Be #IBNO.

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LYH25: Why Everyone Needs a Role Model [PODCAST]

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Featured Presentation: Why Everyone Needs a Role Model

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Ministry-development rubric: “Be a Barnabas. Train a Timothy. Pursue a Paul.”

Here are five fail-proof tips when choosing who your Paul (role model) will be.

Choose someone who:

  1. Makes you feel comfortable (you would enjoy sitting with them and chatting in a coffee shop)
  2. Is transparent and authentic (shares his/her successes and failures as a learning experience)
  3. Has measurable success in your area of interest
  4. Is consistently generous in offering valuable content
  5. Prioritizes your needs and success over his/her income generation

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LYH24: 10 Habits for Raising Academically Successful Kids [Podcast]

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Featured Presentation: 10 Habits for Raising Academically Successful Kids

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The 10 Habits

  • #1: Set academic expectations 
  • #2: Communicate directly with the teachers 
  • #3: Escalate issues above the teacher, when necessary
  • #4: Regularly monitor academic performance 
  • #5: Scrutinize core subjects 
  • #6: Understand it’s a Competition
  • #7: Create a positive, stable atmosphere
  • #8: Monitor with whom they spend their time
  • #9: Reward performance
  • #10: Be Consistent and Prayerful

I hope that these 10 habits are helpful to you as we embark on yet another school year. Please let me know what other habits you’ve found successful or if any of these don’t make sense for you. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

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LYH23: Elevate Your Life with a Smarter Yes [Podcast]

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Featured Presentation: Elevating Your Life With a Smarter Yes

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When presented with a decision, we often fall into the trap of thinking that our only option is to say “Yes” or “No”.

Saying “no” often feels like we are closing a door of opportunity or making us feel like we aren’t a team player.

Saying “yes” often burdens us with additional responsibilities for which we don’t have an answer.

For many situations, the better choice is to give a “smarter yes”.

What is a “smarter yes”?

A “smart yes” is an engaging and helpful response to one’s core problem or question.  Rather than the dismissiveness often implied with a “No” or the obligation connoted by a “Yes” response, a “smart yes” does four things:

  • Prioritizes engagement (says that this relationship matters to me)
  • Seeks understanding (listens for the core problem or need)
  • Takes ownership (seeks to be solution-oriented)
  • Offers options (leverages resources to give viable direction)

Click HERE to see some practical examples of using a “smarter yes” at work and at home.

When presented with a question or concern, (rather than simply saying “yes” or “no”) here are three tips on how to take your life to the next level with a “smarter yes”

  • Listen carefully to discern the fundamental problem that is behind the question (what does this person need?) – remember that the need may be psychological and/or physical
  • Look for effective solutions that empower the person
  • List 2-3 options, if at all possible (while identifying which one you recommend and why)

Leave a comment and give me some examples of how you have successfully used the “smarter yes” in your own journey. What makes it difficult?

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LYH22: My Vegetarian Breakthrough: 12 Months, 12 Lessons, 1 Answer (Part 2) [PODCAST]

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  • Featured Presentation: My Vegetarian Breakthrough  – Part 2

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In Part I, I outlined the six lessons I learned for my own personal development.

In Part II, I address the final final six lessons as well as some spiritual insights I’ve gained.

My big lesson is that “Breakthrough is an attitude.” So, in a very real way my 12 months as a vegetarian was really about my own attitude adjustment.

This adjustment started with three spiritual insights that I have to internalize into my core fabric, not just head knowledge. I’m still working on these. But, I’m trying.

Spiritual Insights for Breakthrough Influence

  • Trust wholeheartedly that God is working everything together on my behalf even when I can’t see or feel it
  • God is not impressed (or moved) by many of the things that impress me
  • The more I do, the less room I leave for God

Resources referenced in this Episode

  • John Quincy Adams quote “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
  • Zig Ziglar quote, “You can get everything you want in life if you help enough others get what they want.”
  • Ancient Chinese proverb, “when the student is ready, the teacher will come”.
  • Michael Hyatt book, Platform: How to get noticed in a noisy word (affiliate link)

The Final Six Lessons For Breakthrough

  • Lesson #7: Expand Your Platform
  • Lesson #8: Give More Away
  • Lesson #9: Offer Exceptional Value
  • Lesson #10: Follow the Experts
  • Lesson #11: Think Like a Business
  • Lesson #12: Be the Breakthrough

Blessings on your own efforts to “Be the Breakthrough”. I look forward to hearing about your journey and successes.

I would love to hear your thoughts about these 12 steps. Which one best resonates with you? 

How can I pray for your breakthrough?

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