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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for October 8, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers.
So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

I Love This New Laptop Riser: 3M Laptop Stand

If you work with a tablet or laptop you’ll love this inexpensive, yet brilliant little gadget!

A FASCINATING PODCAST from CHRISTIANITY TODAY: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

This brutally truthful series shines a light on one of the early mega-churches that went completely off the rails. Heartbreaking and eye-opening, this docu-cast is almost unbelievable.

A Book That Was So So Good! Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business

From Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and his coauthors, a follow-up to groundbreaking bestseller  Conscious Capitalism — revealing what it takes to lead a purpose-driven, sustainable business.

An Awesome Bible App from DWELL: Listen to the Bible

Pick your version and your voice, then select your plan. This is the simplest way to get the Word in you daily!

A Powerful Quote from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for October 1, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers.
So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

A Seriously Great Read: Like War; The Weaponization of Social Media

Through the weaponization of social media, the internet is changing war and politics, just as war and politics are changing the internet. Terrorists livestream their attacks, “Twitter wars” produce real‑world casualties, and viral misinformation alters not just the result of battles, but the very fate of nations. War, tech, and politics have blurred into a new kind of battlespace that plays out on our smartphones.

A VERY GOOD PODCAST: Positive Talk Podcast: What Do You Do When the Church Hurts You?

Religious Trauma is very real. Often unintentionally, the church can hurt the very people that she is designed to serve and love. Sometimes it’s a result of human error, pride, and control. Sometimes, it’s as simple as ceasing to grow and not allow for questions or disagreements. Any way you look at it, the church is designed to heal, not hurt.

Guys, You’ll Love These Joggers from Costco

Glacier Performance Men’s Joggers – For $14.99, they are the most comfortable sweats you will ever wear!

I’m Hooked on The Ryen Russillo Podcast

It’s football season, so I am locked on to several sports podcasts, including The Ryen Russillo Podcast. Yes, I did spell his name correctly!

A Powerful Quote from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for September 24, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers.
So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

A Great Article from WIRED Magazine: Psychologists Are Learning What Religion Has Known for Years

Thoughtful, encouraging, and helpful. This is a great read. Here’s a brief excerpt. “Science and religion have often been at odds. But if we remove the theology—views about the nature of God, the creation of the universe, and the like—from the day-to-day practice of religious faith,
the animosity in the debate evaporates.

An Eye-Opening Article from NPR:
“Lawmakers Push Facebook To Abandon Instagram For Kids,
Citing Mental Health Concerns”

This seems to resonate with so many parents. Here’s a brief excerpt: “ Although you have publicly told Congress that ‘the research [I have] seen is that using social apps to connect with other people can have positive mental-health benefits,’ your own company’s research points to disturbing relationships between Instagram use and young people’s mental health challenges.”

A Show that I Really Enjoyed but was Shocked that I Did: “Growing Floret”

We watched this show on Discovery+ and I loved it. The story focuses on a couple in Washington State as they start growing flowers and the hobby becomes a multi-million dollar business.
This is worth watching if only for the videography.

A Fresh Look at Space and Space Travel: SpaceX Launches All Civilian Crew.

I’ve been a space junkie since watching Apollo 11 land on the moon and I watched it with my Pop sitting in his Florida room in Daytona Beach. I am fascinated by watching all of the new exploration and
potential of space travel. This is worth a watch.

A Powerful Quote from John Shelby Spong

“If God is the ground of being, then the only way I can worship God i
s by having the courage to be all that I can be.
The more deeply I can be all that I can be,
the more I can make God visible.”

THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

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4forFRIDAY September 17, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

A Great News Source: THE MORNING BREW

I’ve been using this simple news source for a few weeks now. I greatly appreciate the simplicity of a daily email and a clean, intelligent format.

A Show that Every American Should Watch: 60 Minutes Episode from Sept. 12, 2021

I was so moved by the stories of the men and women of the FDNY as this episode of 60 Minutes so wonderfully portrayed. I promise you that you’ll love it.

An Awesome Article from The Christian Post: A Chaplain at Ground Zero

This is a well written and motivating read. I really encourage you to invest six-minutes in reading this story.

A Kitchen Gadget I Use Every Day: Cuisanart Airfryer and Convection Toaster Oven.

This is an all in one unit. It’s our toaster, oven, fryer, all in one, handy kitchen tool.

A Powerful Quote from Ronald Reagan: “Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess we’re in”

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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for September 10, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings,
and Reviews, for your enjoyment.

A Great Novel: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

When my wife, Jenny suggested that I read this book, I thought “nope, no way.” This is not my typical read, but it is so funny, quirky, and easy that I found it complex, simple, funny, sad and any other paradox that you can come up with. An instant number-one New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel…. Wry, wise and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People).

A Sandwich Snack that is So Stinking Good: Sandwich Bros Chicken Melts Flatbread Pocket Sandwiched

We purchased these as we went out of town for Labor Day and loved them. Just one quick minute in the microwave and your family will be digging these great snacks!

An Awesome List of 100 Simple Truths

Simplicity is a gift. Not everybody can speak or write simply enough for all to understand. When I read through this simple list of 100 simple truths, I was amazed at how many of them sparked something within me.

A TravelZoo Article that I Cannot Wait to Experience

I cannot think of a more fun trip than eating my way through the state of Alabama. This Travelzoo article will be a fun resource if you, like me, enjoy travel and southern food!

A Powerful Quote from Nick Wignall

“Whatever caused your low self-esteem in the past, it’s your present habits that are maintaining it.“

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday. WeekdayPodcast.com

 THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

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READ, LISTENS, LEARNING & REVIEWS

Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for July 23, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings,
and Reviews, for your enjoyment.

A Music Video You MUST WATCH! Over and Over from Influence Music, REBEL

If you need a song to get ready to in the morning, or to get you ready for the day, or simply to sit and worship with – this is it! Thank you, Valerie Williams, for introducing me to this impactful and deeply worshipful music!

An Incredible Article from Minimalist Focus: How to Get Better Results by Doing Less

Are you adding more to your schedule without improving your results? Are you focusing on advancing toward your goals by concentrating on the things that matter? And finally, are you making value-driven decisions, or are other people in control?  Here’s a quote from this article: “When you don’t purposefully and deliberately choose where to focus your energy and time, other people will choose for you, and before long, you’ll have lost sight of everything meaningful and important to you.” 

A Great Business Book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

This is a solid read if you lead anything or anyone! This is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller A thought-provoking, accessible, and essential exploration of why some leaders (“Diminishers”) drain capability and intelligence from their teams, while others (“Multipliers”) amplify it to produce better results. Including a foreword by Stephen R. Covey, as well the five key disciplines that turn smart leaders into genius makers, Multipliers is a must-read for everyone from first-time managers to world leaders.

A Movie We Loved: State of Play

Somehow we missed watching this movie when it came out several years ago. Jenny and I watched it while she was recovering from her hip replacement surgery this past week. Starring Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck, State of Play will keep you in suspense from start to finish. It’s a classic,
“I never saw that coming” kind of film. Enjoy!

A Powerful Quote from Diane Ackerman

We can’t enchant the world, which makes its own magic;
but we can enchant ourselves by paying deep attention.

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com

Coming August 9, 2021 – THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST –
with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format! More to come!!

Coming August 9 – Positive Talk Podcast

Go in Peace, Chuck