In this episode, Brad sits down for a one on one with Rachel Rudwall—explorer, world traveler, and storyteller. Rachel takes listeners on a journey through her adventurous life, starting from her free-spirited childhood in the Midwest. She discusses her passion for exploring new places, sharing remarkable stories from her travels, including life-changing experiences in Antarctica and diving with bull sharks.

• Adventurous Beginnings: Rachel's early love for travel and exploration, shaped by a childhood filled with freedom.
• High School Challenges: Her drive for perfectionism and involvement in various activities during her teen years.
• Exploration and Growth: Insights on how new experiences foster personal growth and her affinity for Utah's landscapes.
• Antarctica and Bull Sharks: Highlights of facing fears and the profound impact of exploring remote destinations.
• The Explorers Club: Rachel’s pride in being part of this prestigious group.
• Traveling in India: Unique challenges and cultural experiences that tested her resilience.
• Climbing Kilimanjaro: Symbolic of partnership and growth in her marriage, showcasing the importance of shared experiences.

Throughout the episode, Rachel underscores the value of storytelling, the importance of pushing boundaries, and the transformative power of new adventures. This conversation is an inspiring look into the life of a modern-day explorer, encouraging listeners to embrace the unknown and create meaningful stories of their own.

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In this episode of Your Weekly Calling, Brad delves into the powerful themes of contentment and godliness, inspired by 1 Timothy 6:6-12. He reflects on how true contentment comes not from material possessions, but from a deeper spiritual fulfillment. Through heartfelt personal stories and biblical insights, Brad encourages listeners to evaluate their own lives and question what they are enduring for.

Key Takeaways:

• Godliness with Contentment: Pursuing godliness alongside contentment is a valuable and fulfilling endeavor.
• Spiritual Fulfillment vs. Material Wealth: Genuine contentment is rooted in spiritual growth, not in accumulating wealth or possessions.
• Reflect on Contentment: Consider what contentment looks like in your own life and where it truly comes from.
• Endurance in Faith: Staying strong in your faith is crucial for spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.
• Eternal Perspective: Material things are left behind after death, but a godly life holds lasting value.
• Focus on Godly Pursuits: Redirect your energy from earthly desires to pursuing a closer connection with God.
• Personal Insights: Brad’s experiences offer a fresh perspective on the meaning of true contentment.
• Enduring for a Greater Purpose: By enduring hardships for God, we find a more meaningful and purpose-driven life.

Brad wraps up the episode by challenging listeners to evaluate where they place their faith and encourages them to seek a deeper relationship with God for true and lasting contentment.

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On this week's episode the gang welcomes Ashley to the show as they take on the crapper of a movie "The Eye" and they quickly start talking about how bad of an actress Jessica Alba is and Ashley totally disagrees which leads to a discussion about top 5's in marriage and Brad explains how he likes humor in his actresses. Ashley tells Brad that when he talks about his kids she begins to rethink being a mom. Plus they wonder which would be better to be blind or deaf and they do talk about how bonkers this movie actually is and if it should even be considered a horror movie.

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