The Connected Life

As humans, we have an immense capacity to do damage to ourselves and the ones we love. The darkness of our decisions can leave our lives bankrupt and seemingly beyond redemption. With no where to run, and no one to run to, it’s easy to understand why many people give up all together. But, what happens when a miracle working Creator graciously intervenes in the most seemingly hopeless circumstances?  In this episode, Justin sits down at a Wyoming Men’s retreat for an awe-inspiring interview with a very special guest named Mike. Mike shares candidly about his history riddled with abuse, violence, and drugs. He opens up about the scandalous love of his Creator that met him at the brink of death and the undeserved grace that left him living in one of the most expensive zip codes in all of America. This episode is a hope filled reminder that the most broken situations can be turned into beautiful stories of restoration and redemption. No matter how much we’ve messed up, none of us are too far gone that we can’t find our way to an abundant life through grace. If you only listen to one episode this year, let this be the one! Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

What if it was possible to experience happiness and deep connection to yourself and others in the midst of illness? If we’ve been alive long enough, there’s a good chance that we, or a loved one, have been affected by some form of sickness. For many of us, the battle with health complications can take a toll not only our bodies, but on our emotions and the emotions of the ones we love. Sickness can leave people feeling disconnected and broken in many ways, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode Jonny and Pietze join the conversation to discuss their process of navigating Pietze’s chronic health issues. They shine a light on the power of being honest about the circumstances, how triggers can intensify the trauma surrounding sickness, and how finding compassion for yourself and the person you love is vital to creating connection and hope in difficult times.  If you’re wanting a dose of encouragement and wisdom on how to navigate circumstances that are beyond your control, while deepening the connection with the people you love the most, this episode is just what you’re looking for! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is open now until August 20th! Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

What if it’s possible to experience and express life in a way that leaves a fulfilling impact on us and the ones we love the most? For many of us, life can feel like a painful and mundane prison sentence that we’re forced to survive. Along the way we lose our spark of innocence and joy. It’s easy to believe that this is just the way life is, but what if it’s meant to be so much more? In this episode Justin and Abi dive into a vision casting conversation about the future of The Connected Life. They discuss the hope they have for all listeners to break free from apathy and experience a life filled with repair and redemption. They explore the possibilities of what a connected life could truly yield. Together they cast vision for the miraculous ways the knowledge of a loving creator can ignite adventure and create a beautiful story out of the messiest parts of our humanity. If you’re wanting a dose of encouragement that will help shatter limitations, while igniting a spark of hope for a for an engaging and fulfilled life, this episode is just what you’re looking for! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is open now until August 16th! Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

Fostering an environment of love and connection within a community isn't easy. Creating a culture of authentic and powerful people requires a commitment to humility that can leave room for misunderstandings, judgments, and loss, leaving us wondering if it’s even worth it. But what happens when emotional healing paves the way for miraculous experiences that change the course of our lives forever? In one of the most inspiring episodes to date, Tiffany Matthews, co-senior leader of The Gate Church, joins the conversation to share the story of her emotional health revival and the impact it had on her community as a spiritual leader. She opens up about the difficulties of finding her voice in her marriage and as a leader, the pains of stewarding an evolving culture, and how emotional health is a foundational spiritual practice that sets the stage for literal miracles that create compounding healing and freedom. If you’re wanting to hear a story that shatters the boxes of mundane living, this episode is an invitation to a miraculous lifestyle that blows the ceiling off what you thought was possible. You definitely won’t want to miss this conversation! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is open now until August 16th! Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

What if our resistance to the inevitable was a root of unnecessary suffering and trauma? Often life has a way of delivering us circumstances that are different than we imagined. It’s easy to attempt to resist the reality in front of us in hopes of things changing, but they rarely do. Finding our power in all situations is possible and highly likely if we're willing to make simple adjustments to our approach.   In this episode Jonny and Pietze join the conversation once again to discuss the ways our circumstances are working for us if we’re willing to embrace the truth of what is. They talk about the process of learning to make peace with and participate powerfully in situations that aren’t ideal. They examine how a denial of reality perpetuates problems, creates chaos, and limits resolution, while acknowledging reality creates a sense of safety in our bodies and clarity in our minds. If you’re wanting more peace, hope, and joy as you navigate and overcome the obstacles in your life, this episode is just what you need to make that a reality! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is now open. Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

Many of us are unknowingly living in resistance to the healing process, and for good reason. Awakening to the reality of our lives feels uncomfortable and scary. Often times we fear experiences and feelings that we hope to avoid. But what if the things we’re scared of having to face are already happening and denial is simply keeping us from getting out of the hell we’re already living in? In this episode Jonny and Pietze join Justin and Abi to discuss the price we have to pay in order to experience an abundant life. They explore the necessity of vulnerability in relationships and the impact love has on healing. They talk about the power of humble ownership and fostering a culture where it’s safe and normal to be imperfect. They redefine success in the healing journey while dismantling the myth that perfection is the end goal. Together they share how the power of forgiveness is revealed in the acknowledgment of our messiness. As we accept that perfect people don’t need a perfect God, but imperfect people do, radical love restores us to the truth of who we were always created to be. If you’re wanting to gain hope, clarity, and confidence as you’re working through the craziness of life, this episode is just what you need to lower the stakes and get equipped to keep moving forward! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is now open. Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

For most of us, managing our emotions is often the most difficult thing we face in life. We all have tendencies to react in ways that don’t represent our intentions, or our heart towards others. For parents, attempting to guide children through their emotions is especially difficult. But what if there was a way to navigate our feelings well and model behavior that could change the trajectory of a child’s emotional wellbeing? In part 4 of this series Jonny and Pietze return to help foster an understanding of how to develop a deep self-awareness and create clarity on emotional escalation. They lay a practical foundation to help parents and children identify their emotions, while discussing how to get a healthy release from overwhelming feelings. They discuss ways to create safety within ourselves that will help cultivate safety for others.  If you want to create a thriving environment where you better understand yourself, and can communicate your emotions more clearly, this episode will equip young and old alike with practical and empowering steps to do so! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is now open. Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

Anxiety is a universal human experience. Most of us are unequipped to know how to navigate and overcome it. Many of us learn at a young age how to dissociate, stuff the fear, and numb out. The long term affects are disconnection, panic attacks, and destructive coping mechanisms. But, what if families could get equipped with tools to move through anxiety and establish a culture of regulation and peace? In part 3 of this series Jonny and Pietze return to share about their process of tackling anxiety in their home. They look at the affects of their own emotions on their children, the ways they foster safety, and how they found their power as a parent in overwhelming circumstances. They discuss how they’ve compassionately responded to their kids anxiety, while helping them to develop resilience and fortitude to move through difficulties. Together they graciously examine the hurdles we all face as we learn to move through anxiety in the midst of our messiness. If you’ve ever battled with anxiety you’re not alone. This episode will help you to connect with compassion for yourself, your childhood, and others, while highlighting ways to engage the world moving forward. Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is now open. Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

With the overwhelming demands of life, most parents can barely survive their own emotions, let alone navigate their children’s ups and downs. It’s natural to want to train a child to be compliant, but what if the long-term results were emotionally stunted adults who are incapable of processing through emotions? What if there was an approach that could build trust and partnership, while creating lasting success for years to come? In part 2 of this series Jonny and Pietze invite us to join their Disneyland trip from hell, where everything that could go wrong did, but it didn’t cripple the families connection. They share about their failed attempts to manage their emotions, while navigating the kids’ unavoidable meltdowns. They explore the difference between compliance and resilience and how to move through an emotion rather than staying stuck in it. They discuss how resistance to accept the reality of a circumstance only intensifies problems. They give practical examples of taking ownership for their mistakes and how modeling this impacts the family. Lastly, they shine light on how your worst moments can become the greatest keys to developing safety and connection for everyone! If you’re wanting to become a healthy and empowered person that can create a loving and safe environment for your friends and family, this series will give you practical examples and tools necessary to get the process rolling! Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is now open. Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to download your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW

No family is without its messiness. Most homes have their cycles of intensity, silence, disconnection, and chaos. Emotions are either shut down or dominate the culture. But what if there was hope to rewire even the most difficult situations and establish healthy expressions of emotions and ways to relate? In part 1 of this series, Pietze and Jonny join the show. They talk with Justin and Abi about their process of creating a connected family in the midst of chaotic life circumstances that were beyond their control. They discuss how practical steps can empower parents to make a lasting change in themselves and their children, without losing the house to domination or passivity. They cast vision for how regulation techniques can create healing and connection between spouses, while establishing a culture vital to the success of every family. Through hearing what humble ownership, compassion, and loving parenting can look like, this episode is an invitation to a healing experience for every listener. Also, enrollment for The Pathway to Freedom 2023 is now open. Sign up now: https://justinandabi.com/courses/the-pathway-to-freedom/ Don’t forget to watch your FREE Life Consulting MasterClass Validation Session: CLICK HERE TO WATCH NOW