This Topical Life

Beauty in the Struggle (Part 1)

Joining us today is the one and only, Kevin Shaw --- who also happens to be my brother.  Kevin shares with us his life journey and gives us a complete picture of what it means to find beauty in the struggle of life. Topics include: career path, mental health issues, eating addiction, spiritual journey, and the amazing story of meeting his wife. This is a two part series. ENJOY!

Coffee Shop Talk

Rachel Payne joins us again for another riveting conversation on, you guessed it, LIFE! 

 

Topics include: kid stuff, Ukraine, faith, heartache, purpose, and so much more. Honestly, it was like we were catching up in a coffee shop, only we weren’t the only ones there --- you were too. Enjoy!

 

Introducing Rachel Payne

In this episode I introduce you to the magnificent Rachel Payne. She’s an awesome addition to “This Topical Life,” and when you listen to her you will probably agree. We recorded this episode before the Ukraine news and wasn’t sure if we should release it quite yet. But, as it turns out after listening, I can’t think of a better time than now. We hope you find encouragement and comfort as Rachel and I dive head first in life’s hard stuff.

Lo-fi Living

Yes! Your eyes aren't seeing things! Season 3 is back in the game.  This episode I pick up with where we left off with "Selah" (15 months ago!), and dive right into talking about a Lo-fi approach to life and to this podcast. If you have never listened to a single episode this is a great place to start.  I am inviting you to journey with me as we continue to explore life in the NOW.  That's not all! I hope you enjoy hearing my heart's mission and the updates about what is to come. If you are reading this maybe being a part of this  community is for you. If there is anything I could say about the 15 months of not podcasting, we are not meant to journey alone. God Bless

Selah Session 7

The last Selah session has arrived, yes, but our Selah (pause) continues.  That's if we take all we have learned and keep going and growing. In this episode I cover all the main points of all the Selah sessions. As well as what the sessions have meant to me personally.  I say it in the episode and I will say it again.  I can honestly say I am experiencing more peace now than I was at the beginning of recording these sessions.  My life isn't any easier, but I do have peace. I'm calling that a huge win! Selah is putting your hope in action.  It's yours for the taking.  Season 3 will continue I just don't know when or how yet but I do know I will be having some "pop up" episodes.  I will give you plenty of warning.  I hope these sessions have challenged you to take a courageous step in letting go of life's crap and taking in all the good stuff we often overlook.  I hope you have an awesome week. Please reach out to me anytime. SELAH

Selah Session 6

This episode starts with a reading of one of my favorite stories, "The Legend of the Three Trees," by Catherine McCafferty.  Who doesn't love a story read to them, right? Find a quiet mental space for yourself because there is a message for you.  Things in your life might not seem like the success you have been hoping for or working so hard for, BUT there is more to your story.  It's not done yet. If you feel the way I feel than you are with me when I say this is good news.  I share a few tears with you and mention my next step in my personal Selah process.  Next week will be the last Selah session for now.  It's time for me to pause in my pause. Have a wonderful week.

Selah Session 5

This session boils down to this. In your process and journey what does success look like for you?  In this episode I challenge us to define what success means to you and also what the world presents success to be.  What do you want to accomplish in this life? No greater time than the present to think about what you want your legacy to look like after your time on this earth.  Is it having all the money in the world? Is it having a certain image you want the world to see? I doubt it. Our tomorrow isn't promised.

Shortly after recording this episode I found out someone I admire for his courageous outlook on life tragically died.  He leaves behind four children, a beautiful wife and thousands of changed lives. This episode is dedicated Collin Kartchner and his #SAVETHEKIDS campaign.  

Selah Session 4

Has it been four weeks of Selah sessions already? Wow!  Time flies and sometimes time doesn't fly fast enough.  Which leads me to my next thought, the idea of process.  We also talk about patience. So, what do you get when you put process and patience together? Well, you will just have to listen in this episode to find out. Hope you have a fantastic week!

Selah Session 3

It's that time of the week where we sit down and figure out what this "Selah" time is all about.  This episode we focus more on the word "Resiliency" as it relates to our time in Selah.  I come clean with some of my ups and downs of the week but overall I think this time of pause is really opening my eyes to a few things. Have an awesome week! I will see you in 2 WEEKS. I'm taking a week off to turn the big 40! 

Selah Session 2

How is the word, "Selah" setting into your soul?  Listen in on this LIVE recording as I guide us through the beginning steps of experiencing our, PAUSE. Have a wonderful week and I hope this message lightens your load and gives you some freedom.  I know for myself, I will need to re-listen and let the words soak in a little more.