The Connected Life

Life has a way of passing us by if we'll let it. In the end, many people find themselves feeling regretful for what they didn't do and what they didn't say, especially in connection to the relationships they care about the most. In this episode, Justin and Abi are joined once again by their good friend Jenna as they talk about how to get present with life and express it to the fullest. Jenna shares many of the powerful ways she's chosen to intentionally cultivate experiences and create a culture that leaves a lifelong impact on her and all the people she loves. If you're tired of sitting on the sidelines of your life, get in the game and start making decisions that leave you with stories worth telling. You won't regret it!

New Year's resolutions are often about making a change, but rarely are they about simply desiring more freedom. Our need for change can often be rooted in shame and only further exacerbate the problems we're experiencing. A desire for freedom, however, can inspire a shame-free exploration of our lives, where we can get honest about the reality of our humanity. In this Episode Abi and Justin explore how getting honest with the messy things in life is the first step to self-acceptance. This opens up a world of possibilities. Through a lifestyle of acceptance, compassion, and ownership each of us have the opportunity to experience greater measures of love and healing, without all the pressure to perform. If you're looking to create a vibrant and healthy life, it's time to reflect on your circumstances through a patient and gentle understanding of how you got here, while compassionately taking ownership for your role in creating your experience. Get ready for a giant dose of freedom inducing truth as this episode hands you baby steps into a 2021 filled with hope and endless possibilities!

2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for the entire world. It's been a year that has shaken many to the core. In all the craziness, some times it's hard to see the light. Often times it's not until we look back that we can see with clarity the goodness that is sprinkled throughout even the hardest seasons of life. In this episode Justin and Abi share about their Christmas miracle while taking an honest look back at their 2020. They talk about the beauty of the suddenly's happening that have been years in the making and how our hardest seasons hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. If you're needing a dose of hope and clarity moving into 2021 this FINAL episode of 2020 is just what the doctor ordered.

Granting access to the parts of our lives that feel too painful or messy to look at can be incredibly difficult. It's easy to feel scared and powerless to what's hiding behind locked doors within our hearts. However, these hidden rooms hold the keys to creating a lifestyle of hope, joy, peace, and love. In this episode, Justin and Abi discuss how they've dissociated from pieces of their own story and the ripple affects of that in their emotional health as well as their relationships. Together they layout a roadmap to taking the steps necessary to experience a vibrant and healthy life. If you're wanting to shake off the heavy weights bogging you down, this is a MUST listen to episode. The FINAL DAYS for our Living Fully Alive 2021 Course are here. Head to www.justinandabi.com/livingfullyalive to sign up NOW before enrollment closes on December 31st, 2020.

Sexuality is often a subject shrouded in shame or minimized into absolute irrelevance. As a formative part of the human condition our views and expressions of sexuality have a deep impact on our relational connection to ourselves, others, and God. Because of this, open conversations about our sexuality are a vital component to creating a fulfilling, healthy life. In this episode Abi and Justin dive into a deep conversation with their dear friend Paul Young, author of The Shack, about his childhood laced with shattered sexuality. He vulnerably shares about the long term repercussions of his painful beginnings and how the exposure of his affair as an adult led to the restoration, and redemption, of his battered soul. Truth, love, and redemption diligently stand at the door of our hearts knocking and waiting for us to open. If you're wanting understanding, hope, healing, or so much more around the issue of sexuality, this episode can't be missed! Looking for a pathway to freedom in your sexuality? Head to justinandabi.com to sign up for Living Fully Alive to get the help you need before sign ups end!

It's time to celebrate. The Connected Life is 100 episodes old! We're like an expensive fine wine, aged to perfection. We're here to answer questions live as we dive into a discussion directly about connecting to ourselves, others, and God. In this episode we're joined by an enormous number of our Connected Life family as we chose to record this episode, in it's entirety, live. Join us as we laugh, reminisce, and explore deeper aspects of connection. And if you want to celebrate our efforts over the last 100 episodes, please rate, review, subscribe and share! And be sure to head to justinandabi.com/livingfullyalive to join us in for our 2021 transformational class!

Holidays have a way of evoking a lot of emotions for the good and the bad. 2020 has been a unique year like none other in our nation's history. Some people have spent a large portion of this year separated from the people they care about the most. At the epicenter of this shaky year are political divisions to last a life time. In this episode Justin and Abi explore ideas to help people navigate potentially politically charged holiday hangouts in successful ways. They give tools on how you can be proactively powerful in a way that establishes peace and joy, regardless of how your loved ones express themselves during this season of celebration. After a tumultuous year, the highest priority for the holidays is love and connection. If you're wanting to have the best holiday experience possible, this is a MUST listen to episode!

Life is full of obstacles, and some of them can feel daunting and impossible to overcome. It's easy to feel powerless to the pursuits set before us. But, even the most outlandish goals can be tackled one step at a time. In this episode, Justin and Abi are joined by their good friend Bryant Ellis, Co-owner of The Adventure Challenge. Bryant shares about the can-do attitude that he developed in his youth and how this empowered approach led to the outcome of a multimillion dollar company. He addresses how prematurely giving up is sign of victimhood standing in the way of your destiny. Together they highlight how the answers you need aren't available until you're willing to become powerful and ask the relevant questions to the problems set before you. If you're ready to shatter the glass ceiling limiting your life, this episode is a must!

For many people, hopes and dreams can feel more like a fantasy than a reality. Often times, the things we long to do and experience can feel lofty and unrealistic. If we do pursue goals that have significance to us, it's easy to get defeated when they don't look the way we want them to in the time we want them. In this episode Justin sits down with his good friend Topher, the DJ known as King Arthur. Topher shares about the dreams that became a reality, only to have them fall flat. He explores what life had to offer on the other side of being signed to one of the biggest record labels in the world as he accepted this new trajectory and all the gifts it had to offer. With persistence, perseverance, and hope, Topher is making the most out of the one life he's been given and so can you. Get ready to be inspired as Topher challenges everyone to dream like royalty!

We've all had our moments of believing the worst about someone and building a laundry list of complaints about them. These unspoken judgements are often riddled with misunderstandings that, given enough time and offenses, can collapse relationships all together. In this episode, Justin and Abi are joined by their friend, and co-owner of The Adventure Challenge, Ben Day. Ben shares how his company was in jeopardy over a series of misunderstandings. He breaks down his two foundational principles of short accounts and giving the benefit of the doubt, and shares how they are vital to the health and success of every relationship. If you're tired of having fall outs and break ups, this episode may just hold the principles you've been lacking to maintain the connection you desire. And head two justinandabi.com now to enroll in on our once a year, life-changing program, Living Fully Alive