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  Release Date: 10.2.23 The Invaluable Laws of Growth John C. Maxwell Episode 95: CH. 11 & 12 What’s Up, Crew? What’s good? Welcome to the podcast where I read the books you should read but don’t have the time to.    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is!     Chapter 11: The Law of Trade-offs “You have to give up Grow.” ·      Pg. 176 ·      Pg. 186 Trade-offs Worth Making 1.    I am willing to give up financial security Today for potential tomorrow. 2.    I am willing to give up immediate gratification for personal growth. 3.    I am willing to give up the fast life for the good life. 4.    I am willing to give up security for significance. 5.    I am willing to give up addition for multiplication.   Chapter 12: The Law of Curiosity ·      How to cultivate Curiosity 1.    Believe you can be curious. 2.    Have a beginner mindset. 3.    Make why your favorite word. 4.    Spend time with other curious people. 5.    Learn something new every day. 6.    Partake in the fruit of failure. 7.    Stop looking for the right answer. 8.    Get over yourself. 9.    Get out of the box. 10.  Enjoy your life. The challenge of the week: ·      Pg. 191 #2  "It's just as important for you to know what you are not willing to give up as it is to identify what you are willing to give. Think through the things that are non-negotiable in your life and list them. Then for each, identify its greatest potential threat and what safety measures you need to put into place to protect it."   Quote of the week: Pg. 203 “The best way to make a sluggish mind active is to disturb its routine. Getting outside the box does that for a person.” Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3KZY0oH   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:  https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Visit Website: https://www.thecrewbookclub.com   Listen to Full Episode: anywhere you get podcast or-   https://traffic.libsyn.com/thecrewbookclub/YouNeedToCutIt.mp3        

Hey there, Crew! Welcome back to The Crew Book Club Podcast, your go-to destination for the books you need to read but never seem to find the time for. In this episode, we dive deep into Chapters 9 and 10 of our current book, and trust us, you won't want to miss it!       Who Gon’ Check Me Boo? God is!  We kick things off with a reflection on the life-changing experience at "Woman Evolve" and how it's filled us up in unexpected ways.      Chapter 9: The Law of the Ladder In Chapter 9, we explore the profound principle that "character growth determines the height of your personal growth." Join us as we discuss the value of character development on page 144 and take a journey up the rungs of the character ladder from pages 145 to 152. You'll gain invaluable insights into how your character can impact your personal growth and success.     Chapter 10: The Law of the Rubber Band Chapter 10 introduces us to "The Law of the Rubber Band" and the incredible benefits of tension, detailed on pages 160 to 169. Discover how embracing tension in your life can lead to personal growth, and hear real-life stories that illustrate the power of stretching beyond your limits.     Challenge of the Week Our challenge this week is on page 172, challenge #2: "Be strategic to maintain…" Tune in to learn more about this thought-provoking challenge and join us as we explore its significance.   Quote of the Week We leave you with an inspiring quote to ponder: "It's never too late to be what you might have been." - George Elliot. Reflect on these words and let them guide you on your journey of personal growth and self-discovery.       Thank you for being part of the Crew Book Club Podcast community. We can't wait to dive into these chapters with you. So, grab your book, your favorite beverage, and let's get started!       Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3KZY0oH   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:  https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Visit Website: https://www.thecrewbookclub.com   Listen to Full Episode: anywhere you get podcast or-   https://traffic.libsyn.com/thecrewbookclub/YouNeedToCutIt.mp3

In Episode 93 of the Crew Book Club Podcast, the featured book is "The Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John C. Maxwell, focusing on Chapters 7 and 8.    The episode starts with Who Gon Check Me Boo? God is!  with a discussion on obedience and its importance in following God's will. The host emphasizes the idea that partial compliance still amounts to disobedience. They reference Deuteronomy 28:1-2 to highlight the benefits of obeying God's commands.     Chapter 7, "The Law of Design," emphasizes the significance of strategizing for maximum growth. Life lessons include the simplicity of life, the priority of designing one's life over their career, and the idea that life is not a dress rehearsal. The chapter also touches on effective systems and their key components.      Chapter 8, "The Law of Pain," the episode explores how effectively managing difficult experiences can lead to substantial personal growth. The host shares personal reflections on their own pain experiences and discusses the valuable lessons learned from them. The chapter also provides practical steps to turn pain into gain, emphasizing the importance of a positive life stance, creativity, and responsibility for one's life.   The week's challenge involves developing or refining personal systems, with specific criteria provided for assessment. The episode wraps up with insightful quotes from Fred Allen and Michael Gerber, emphasizing the value of living life purposefully and the power of systems in achieving extraordinary results.     Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3KZY0oH   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:  https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Visit Website: https://www.thecrewbookclub.com

In Episode 92 of the Crew Book Club Podcast, hosted by the engaging Sade Hill, listeners dive into Chapters 5 and 6 of a compelling book, exploring key themes and offering practical insights for personal growth. Here's a breakdown of what to expect: Introduction: Sade Hill welcomes listeners to the podcast, promising to uncover the books you should read when time is scarce. Segment 1: "Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is!" Sade starts with a powerful reflection on overcoming generational challenges, drawing parallels with the Israelites' journey. She encourages embracing God's power to break free from negativity, doubt, and fear, emphasizing trust in Him. Sermon: "Power To Stop" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl4okICup5U   Segment 2: "Let's Discuss"  Chapter 5: "The Law of Consistency" Sade delves into this chapter's essence, emphasizing that motivation initiates progress, but discipline sustains it. Key takeaways: Identifying areas for improvement. Aligning motivation with personality. Starting with small steps. Embracing patience and valuing the journey. Understanding the 'why' behind improvement. Reevaluating the concept of goal-setting for consistent productivity. Chapter 6: "The Law of Environment" Sade explores the significance of environmental factors in personal growth. 6 Choices for fostering growth: Assessing the current environment. Initiating change in oneself and the environment. Choosing the right company. Challenging oneself within the environment. Focusing on the present moment. Moving forward despite criticism. Segment 3: The Challenge of the Week "The Why Test" Sade presents a thought-provoking challenge centered on self-reflection and motivation, helping listeners identify their 'why' for continued growth. Segment 4: Quote of the Week: Sade shares a quote by Les Brown, reminding listeners that others' opinions should not define their reality. Throughout this insightful episode, Sade Hill provides valuable guidance on personal development, encouraging listeners to take practical steps toward consistency and growth while weaving in relevant anecdotes and engaging content. Check out the Crew Book Club Podcast for the full episode!   Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3KZY0oH Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with Audible. https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:  https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove Visit Website: https://www.thecrewbookclub.com            

What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?    Welcome to Episode 91: You Need To Cut It   Book Discussed: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" book by John C. Maxwell,    In this episode, we start with a powerful reminder that God is on our side as we explore the creative power of faith through a combination of scriptures. This spiritual insight sets the tone for a transformative discussion on self-improvement.   Chapter 3, "The Law of the Mirror,"  Takes us deep into the importance of self-esteem in personal growth. We uncover the main reason people fail to reach their potential: low self-esteem. Learn valuable steps to build a positive self-image and boost your self-worth.   Chapter 4, "The Law of Reflection,"  Underscores the significance of pausing and reflecting on our journey. Discover how reflection turns experience into insight, and explore the power of the pause through the "I'S" - Investigation, Incubation, Illumination, and Illustration.     Our challenge of the week, inspired by page 47, asks you to choose one word that describes yourself, offering a profound opportunity for self-discovery.   We leave you with a thought-provoking quote from page 55, emphasizing the importance of pausing and reflecting on turning life markers into life makers.   Join us on this episode as we explore the invaluable laws of growth and embark on a journey of self-improvement and self-discovery with your host, Sade’ Hill.          CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:  https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3KZY0oH Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

The Invaluable Laws of Growth John C. Maxwell Episode 90:  Get Out the Trap   What’d Up, Crew? What’s good? Welcome to the podcast where I read the books you should read and don’t have time.     Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! Colossians 4:6 “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”   Chapter 1: The Law of Intentionality ·      Pg. 1 Growth Doesn’t Just Happen ·      Growth Traps pgs.3-6 1.     The Assumption Gap-“I assume that I will automatically grow.” 2.     The Knowledge Gap- “I don’t know how to grow.” 3.     The Timing Gap- “It’s not the right time to begin.” 4.     The Mistake Gap – “I’m afraid of making mistakes.” 5.     The Perfection Gap- “I have to find the best way before I start.” 6.     The Inspiration Gap- “I don’t feel like doing it.” 7.     The Comparison Gap- “Others are better than I am.” 8.     The Expectation Gap- “I thought it would be easier than this.”   Chapter 2: The Law of Awareness ·      Pg. 17 Do you have a sense of direction? 3 Kinds of people when it comes to having direction in life? 1.     People who don’t know what they would like to do. 2.     People who know what they would like to do but don’t do it. 3.     People who know what they would like to do and do it.   ·      Pg. 25-27 Create a game plan. Awareness. Action. Accountability. Attraction.     The challenge of the week Pg.  11 Do it Now! “The greatest danger you face in this moment is the idea that you will make intentional growth later.”   Quote of the week: Pg. 2 “If you focus on goals, you may hit goals, but that doesn’t guarantee growth. If you focus on growth, you will grow and always hit goals.   CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:  https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3KZY0oH   Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast            

What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?  Episode 89: Step In Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! Day 100: Step In  Joshua 3:4 You have yet to pass this way before. “How will you commit to believing bigger, living bolder, and fully stepping into what God has destined you to be and do?"       Chapter 15, "Slaying Self-Doubt," emphasizes the concept of believing in God's promises. A biblical reference from Luke 1:45 is used to illustrate this point.   Chapter 16: "Let the Miracles Begin" is discussed, focusing on facing challenges and embracing personal growth. Quotes and passages from specific pages in the book are mentioned to underscore key concepts.   "What Would Crew Do?!" segment invites listeners to seek advice. A new mom seeks guidance on balancing responsibilities with her newborn and addresses the challenges of single parenthood.   The week’s challenge is embracing disruption and expressing gratitude for its impact.   A quote of the week highlights the distinction between those called and chosen, underscoring the importance of responding to one's calling.   The episode concludes by reaffirming the belief in the listeners and encouraging them to believe bigger in themselves. Overall, the episode emphasizes the themes of faith, personal growth, and overcoming self-doubt through scriptural references, personal anecdotes, and practical advice.     Book: Believe Bigger  Author: Marshawn Evans  Episode 89:  Step In     CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57   Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast  

  Episode 88:  Expecting More.  Book: Believe Bigger  Chapter 13 & 14  Author: Marshawn Evans    What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! Day 95 Expect More  Matthew 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.    Chapter 13: Stage Five Influence  PG. 227 “A message is no good if it stays in a bottle.”  ·      Pg. 231 “We don’t get to script it. We can only surrender to it.”  ·      Pg. 250-253 Influence is about being available.  Key Lessons: 1.     Influence is about presence.  2.     Influence is actively speaking up. 3.     Influence requires surrender. Influence is unlimited.   Chapter 14:  Clarifying Your Life Mission  ·      pg. 256 “Say yes to what’s in front of you.” This made me think of the man drowning and not taking the things God sent him.  ·      Pg. 257-258 Courage Comes with Clarity   ·      Pg. 259 “…the worst question we can ask God is why?  ·      Purpose Prayers- Questions 1.     God, what are you already doing? 2.     God, where do you need me?  ·        What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub    Why do I feel I am losing all my friends?  I started getting back closer to God recently, and it has been rewarding but challenging all at the same time. I invite my friends to church, bible study, etc., and they don’t come or support me.  How do I stay friends with them but be triggered by their behavior it bothers me because I am changing. Do you have any suggestions on how to move forward?    The challenge of the week Pg. 269-270 “What is God saying to you about your life mission?” 1.     What type of calling do I have? 2.     Who needs my voice? My story? My insight?  3.     How am I uniquely gifted to impact those I’m assigned to?  4.     Where am I prewired to lead others? 5.     Why has God chosen me to participate in His plan? What outcomes does my presence facilitate?   My life mission is to be an _______________(1) by using_________________(3) an sharing these with_______________________(2) by showing them how to ____________________(4). My journey ________________________(5) is why I’m passionate about __________________(your motivation).     Quote of the week: Pg. 266 “The recurring dreams, visions, and ideas bubbling inside of you to create something new or change lives or the status quo are clues as to what it is God might be calling you to do.          CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

  Episode 87: I'm Your Pusher  Believe Bigger  Chapter 12: Finding Your Voice By: Marshawn Evans  What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! 100 DAYS OF BELIEVING BIGGER DAY 85 Advancing the Kingdom Matthew 5:15-16  “Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see so that they will praise your heavenly Father.”    Chapter 12: Finding Your Voice ·      Pg. 209 “Our voice is the ultimate threat to the enemy.” ·      “When God speaks, the enemy must flee. If the enemy can keep us intimidated by our circumstances and afraid of our light, then he can keep us silent.”  ·      Pg. 219 What kind of voice are you? Personality Type 1- The Puller. Voice to help others overcome some area of hurt or pain.  Personality Type 2- The Planner.  Wired for strategy…voice to show others a road map for accomplishing desire, objective, or goal.  Personality Type 3- The Pusher.  Motivator and an encourager…voice to inspire others to believe in new possibilities and potential. Big thinker, dreamer, creator, catalyst, and visionary.    The challenge of the week Ask yourself what God is doing.  ·      Pg. 217 “…what is the larger message God might be using your life to convey?” 1.     What life lessons do you now know? Business wisdom? Skills that you can teach others. 2.     What do you wish someone had told you back then? 3.     What impact would you like to have on others now? 4.     What do you believe at your core to be true? 5.     What is the one thing you want others to know- one thing that would give them hope, confidence, or clarity?      What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  I am in a dilemma. I applied for a new job out of town without my husband knowing about it. Honestly, I was not expecting to get the job. I was just filling out a bunch of applications at once and didn’t realize this one was not local or remote until in the interview they mention will I be willing to move. I said , yes because the income to change our family dynamic. Fast forward. They offered me the job, but my husband doesn’t want to move. I want to take the job and then we can visit each other until he is ready to move.  Its fair to say he doesn’t want to move because he is heavily involved in his nieces and nephews lives because their father is not in their lives.  Any advice for me?     Quote of the week: Pg. 253  “Don’t let you limit you either. If you shrink, you’ll be nothing.”                  CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qas4Zqc25GQ FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Believe Bigger  By: Marshawn Evans  Episode 86: There Are Clues to Your Calling What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! 100 Days of Believing Bigger  Day 62 Inner Assurance   Psalm 46:10  “Surrender your anxiety! Be silent and stop your striving. You will see that I am God. I am the God above all the nations and will be exalted throughout the earth.    CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. And visit our website. Some videos are exclusively accessible on the websiteTheCrewBookClub.com   Chapter 10: Entering the Glory Zone “When we do something we’ve never done, we find something inside we never knew we had.”  ·      Calling Signs pg. 183-184 ·      Teacher- the core of our identity  ·      Calling- our mission and specific assignment  ·      Voice- our voice unlocks the voice in others.  ·      Inner Vault- intentional about something we don’t realize we have.  ·      Mentorship – sharing what we learned.   Chapter 11: Stage 4: Gifts “Gifts are those deposits within you that bring the best out of you and improve the lives of those around you.”    ·      Pg. 190 What are gifts?  ·      Fulfill God’s game plan. ·      Move others forward. ·      Improve others’ lives.    ·      Pg. 199 Simple Clues  ·      Joy                 -Passion                -Impact ·      Ease              - Proficiency         BETTER HELP AD: ·          It’s affordable and convenient, don’t forget Crew; I’ve partnered up with Better Help and a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners; you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy at BetterHelp.com/CrewLove.  That’s Better H-E-L-P .com slash Crew Love. THE LINK WILL BE IN THE SHOW NOTES   The challenge of the week Sit, Seek & Find   What is it you’re afraid will not work out in your favor? And what’s the truth that fear doesn’t want you to know?    Have you accepted the gifts God has put in you?   Do you even realize the Gifts that are in you?  Have you given yourself time to hear what God wants you to do?      What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub    I’ve been divorced for three years, and the dating pool is horrible.  My ex-husband has been dating, but in between him dating, we tend to sleep with each other.  I’ve only slept with him since we were married and divorced. I tend to justify that he is what I know and it’s easier to do it with him than someone new, but I have a hard time moving on. 1st pray for me and give me advice on what to do because I feel like I am stuck and used all at the same time.      Quote of the week: ·      Pg.182 “You don’t find your calling on the sidelines. You find it once you’re in it. It’s not something to be explained…it’s something to be explored. Destiny is not an intellectual exercise. It’s experiential. God reveals your brilliance while building the bridge…not once you’ve gotten to the other side.”      CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Believe Bigger  By: Marshawn Evans  Episode 85: Get Out Of The Gap   What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! 100 Days of Believing Bigger Devotional Journal Day 54 Indecision Ecclesiastes 11:4 “If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.” Let’s talk about it…   CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. And visit our website. Some videos are exclusively accessible on the websiteTheCrewBookClub.com   Chapter 8: Stage 3 The Gap Embracing In-Between The big mission inside of you is seeking expression. When God calls you to something that is not on your radar, embrace it.” Pg. 124-125 Pg. 126- 127  “The Gap, it means you have outgrown your comfort zone.”    One of my Gap Stories:  The 1st time my husband left me.    Chapter 9: Making The Shift  “God calls us to shift us. The interruptions is the invitation.” Pg. 148 After my husband left, it took me about three months to go with God’s shift.  What is blocking your shift? Pg. 156-158  Blessing Blockers:  1.    Self-Doubt              5. Facts 2.     Isolation                  6. Hoarding 3.    Comparison            7. Distraction 4.    Indecision pg. 159                 BETTER HELP AD: ·          It’s affordable and convenient, don’t forget Crew; I’ve partnered up with Better Help and a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners; you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy at BetterHelp.com/CrewLove. That’s Better H-E-L-P .com slash Crew Love. THE LINK WILL BE IN THE SHOW NOTES   The challenge of the week Get out of the Gap.  Pg. 164-167 Steps: 1.    Get a Bigger Vision 2.    Let Go of the Past  3.    Speak What You Seek. 4.    Invest in It     What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub    Quote of the week: Pg. 162 “Opportunity can be a distraction disguised as destiny.”        CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast five stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp, sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Believe Bigger  By: Marshawn Evans  Episode 84:  Uncover Your Talent    What’d Up, Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! Believing Bigger Devotional Journal  Embracing You    Romans 12:6-7  “Let’s just go ahead and be what we were made to be without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other or trying to be something we aren’t.”    “God won’t bless who you pretend to be. So, let’s stop conforming, shrinking, dimming your light, and running from who and what you were always meant to be, say, create, and do.”    “How have you been chipping away at who you are by trying to be what everyone else needs? What is God now showing you about yourself that needs to come out of hiding?”    Post: Stop comparing yourself to someone who has been doing it for ten years     Chapter 6:  Stage Two Talent  “When you don’t have a clear vision, any vision will do.”   ·      Pg. 99 Stage Two: where success guides our steps and approval paves our path. This is where we turn our beliefs about where we think we belong into choices that set us on a particular path… who did YOU decide to be?  ·      WHAT IS THE RIGHT LANE? Pg. 104  -       EXAMPLE- going to college for me was not my choice. It guided me to have the best experience of attending one of the Baddest in the land of HBCUs in the country, and I don’t regret it. It taught me about my history.  ·      SETTLING vs. MATURING PG. 105  -       I met my husband in college. Model in college. I learned to be on my own. Had my first daughter. Even though I was guided that way because my mom wanted the best for me, God still used it for my good. FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Believe Bigger  By: Marshawn Evans  Ep. 83 Who Am I?  What'd Up, Crew? What's good?    Who Gon' Check Me Boo?! God is! Believing Bigger Devotional Journal  Day 6: The Faithfulness of God 1 Thessalonians 5:24 He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.  I want to use this in the context of today's topic.    CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. And visit our website. Some videos are exclusively accessible on the websiteTheCrewBookClub.com   Buy MERCH on website promo code? 15% OFF FOR MY PODCAST LISTENERS    Chapter 4 Stage One: Discovery Stage The discovery stage is where the foundation of our identity. Pg. 72 As an adult, I had to discover myself to establish my values, boundaries, self-image, and beliefs.  I remember being raised to go to church or else...   Chapter 5: Identify Your Rule Makers  Pg. 86 Primary drivers that most shape the rules we adopt and live by.     The challenge of the week Release the label that was stuck on you.    What Would Crew Do?! (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub     Quote of the week: "God's truth always trumps tradition. We just have to be willing to see old things in a new way and release what God is trying to reinvent." Pg. 94    CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with Audible.  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Believe Bigger  By: Marshawn Evans  Episode 82:  Take Several Seats What’d Up Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! 100 Days of Believing Bigger Devotional Journal  Day 2: Seeing the Unseen   Hebrews 11:7  “Faith led Noah to listen when God warned him about the things in the future that he could not see. He obeyed God and built a ship to save his family. Through faith Noah condemned the world and received God’s approval that comes through faith.”    “What would have become of Noah and his family if he’d ignored the message and instead decided it was the right time to step out? “     Chapter Two: Split Rock Moments  ·      “Unmaking decisions is way harder than making decisions.” ·      Chapter 3: Stinking, shrinking Thinking. Let’s start with these lessons she dropped: ·      Pg. 40 Lesson 1: If you allow yourself to settle for less, no one is obligated to stop you.   ·      Pg. 41-42 Lesson 2: No matter how much you try to hide, bigger will do what it takes to find you.  ·      Pg.42-43 Lesson 3: You’ll never boldly pursue what you don’t feel you deserve. What you expect determines what you accept. ·      Pg. 43-44 Lesson 4: Bigger decisions birth a bigger life.     The challenge of the week Have Several Seats Pg. 25    What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG. @thecrewbookclub  absolutely love your podcast. I just discovered it from friend, and I can’t get enough. Love it. I heard you mentioned that you have had the same friends for a long time, and I have a similar relationship with 3 friends. We have known each other since childhood. Two of us are successful and our other friend always in and out of work. During those times she is not working she ask us to help with her. But she never pays us back. Now we have discussed this with her multiple times. That we wouldn’t help, but we keep doing it. Should we stop being her friend or what should we do?    Quote of the week: Pg. 46  “If you don’t learn to celebrate yourself, you’ll settle for a life where you simply tolerate      CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book:https: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Believe Bigger  By: Marshawn Evans  Episode 81:  These are my confessions.    What’d Up Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! Believing Bigger Devotional journal  Trust Made Simple  JOHN 13:7  “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”   “How has trusting GOD’S timing been a struggle for you? What might God be trying to teach you in the process?     CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. And visit our website some videos are exclusively accessible on the website: www.TheCrewBookClub.com   Buy MERCH on website promo code CrewLove   Introduction: Confessions  ·      God wants you to know what your purpose is.  ·      Pg. x God is a God of impeccable order.  ·      Entering your purpose will first require an exit.   Part 1: AWAKEN: Disruption is the invitation.   Chapter 1: Countdown to chaos    ·      Pg. 3. “I was the good girl… ·      Pg.4 “I was living in what often felt like a … ·      Pg. 5 “I loved being bonus mom… ·      Then pg. 8-13 That Monday Morning    The challenge of the week Take the mask off pg. 25.     What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  How do you stay strong in a season when you feel like everything is falling apart?    My thoughts: What is it to be strong?  Strong to me is letting go.    Quote of the week: Pg. x of the introduction “To fulfill your true life mission, you will have to unlearn who you have been, and muster the courage to discover who you really are, what you possess, and how God designed you.”        CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book: https://amzn.to/3rgVO57 Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

The Mountain Is You: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. By: Brianna Wiest Episode 80: Becoming Mentally Strong   What’d Up Crew? What’s good?  How are you feeling?    Celebrate Juneteenth!      Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! James 4:13-17 Boasting About Tomorrow (NIV) “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”      CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. And visit our website some videos are exclusively accessible on the websiteTheCrewBookClub.com   Chapter 7: From Self-Sabotage to Self- Mastery    ·      Pg.208-210 Suppressing your emotions vs. controlling them.  ·      Pg. 216 Finding Your Own Peace  ·      Pg.220-229 Becoming Mentally Strong   The challenge of the week PG. 230 Stop Trying to Be Happy      What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  What does “being” submissive mean to you? Should that term be updated with the times we live in our does it remain the same no matter the generation?  Ephesians 5:22-33 MEV Wives, be submissive to your own husbands as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head and Savior of the church, which is His body. But as the church submits to Christ, so also let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it, that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, and that He might present to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish. In this way men ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself…   Quote of the week: pg. 237 “A true master knows that it is not what happens, but the way one responds, that determines the outcome.”      CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove  Order Book:https://amzn.to/3LXbktO Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

  The Mountain Is You: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. By: Brianna Wiest Episode 79:    What’d Up Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! Sermon by my Pastor Tim Timberlake the message from last Sunday called Disruptions on the road to destiny    Philips translation James 1:2-6  “Greetings! When all kinds of trials crowd into your lives, don’t resent them as intruders but welcome them as friends! Realize they come to test your faith and to produce in you the quality of endurance. But let the process go on until that endurance is fully developed and you will become a person of mature character and integrity with no weak spots.”   3 purposes of your faith 1.    Test Your Faith 2.    Develop My Endurance 3.    Mature Your Character   How should I respond to disruption?  1.    Rejoice  ·      “Your giant indicates you are ready to fight and God has prepared you.” 2.    Request ·      Ask God for the necessary wisdom for knowledge to be revealed.  3.    Relax  ·      It will be what it will be. Goes back to the part of scripture that says let the process go on until that endurance is fully developed. God Got You!      Chapter 6: Building A New Future Last week we discussed and practiced releasing the past now let’s get into building a new future.  Pg. 175    Step 1: Fact the Fear First pg. 176 Step 2: Notice How Your Future Self Looks pg. 177 Step 3: Ask for Guidance pg.177   I asked my future self; my future self said…   ·      Becoming the most powerful version of yourself pg. 183 Becoming your most powerful self-start by… 1.    Envision that person  2.    Beware of your weakness  3.    Be willing to be disliked  4.    Act on purpose 5.    Do your inner work   I thought this was a big deal  ·      Learning to Validate your feelings pg. 188-192 ·      Adopting Your Own Principles pg. 194- 199 ·      Figuring out what you want to do with your life pg.203   The challenge of the week Pg. 199  ·      How do I start developing my own principles?    What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  perception versus reality… why are most men intimidated by women who are successful?  The perception is a successful woman doesn’t need a man and is labeled as this strong independent woman who got it all together. But in reality, we don’t!!! We are longing for the soft girl era to let our hair down in a safe space and become vulnerable.    Quote of the week: Pg. 205  “At the end of your life, your purpose will be defined not by how you struggle, what circumstances you were in, or what you were supposed to do, but how you responded in the face of adversity, who you were to the people in your life, and what you did each day that slowly, n its own unique way, changed the course of humanity.”  -Brianna Wiest        Hey CREW!  CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove     Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    Order Book:https://amzn.to/3LXbktO   Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast

Hey CREW!    CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    Order Book:https://amzn.to/3LXbktO     Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast   The Mountain Is You: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. By: Brianna Wiest Episode 78: It’s In Your Body    What’d Up Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is! If you follow our Instagram page you all know what this week’s check is  Lock In; by Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts.  The whole message was a CHECK ME BOO MOMENT!  The sermon focuses on scripture as Acts 19:11-20 Pauls’  When is the last time you checked in with your body?    Chapter 5: Releasing The Past “Over time, we are meant to change, and we are designed to evolve. Our bodies show us this as we eliminate and replace cells to the point that some argue we are essentially completely made “new” again every seven years.”  Pg. 137-140   The Psychological Trick to release old experiences.  Pg. 141-145 Letting go of unrealistic expectations  Pg. 147-149 Recovering from Emotional Trauma Pg. 154-157  Releasing Emotional Backlog Pg. 158-162    Moving Forward isn’t about getting revenge.  Pg. 170-173  Do it for you, not anyone else.      The challenge of the week Strategies Your emotional release Pg. 161-163 Stop meditating to feel calm; start meditation to just feel Use breath scans to find residual tension in the body.  Sweat, Move, Cry     What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  I’m 21 years old and I feel like I am not doing enough. I have a podcast, but I am not consistent, and I have an admin job that is pretty simple, and my boyfriend and I are flipping a house, but I feel like I should be doing more. What more should I do to be successful?    Quote of the week: “Instead of longing for what we didn’t get then, we have to release ourselves from the past and start putting our energy into building that experiences right now.” Pg. 143       Thanks for hanging with The Crew  

  Hey CREW!    CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    Order Book:https://amzn.to/3LXbktO     Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast       The Mountain Is You: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. By: Brianna Wiest Episode 77: Don’t Assume   What’d Up Crew? What’s good?    Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is!   Romans 7:19 “For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do this I keep on doing.”   The frustration of knowing better and not doing better.  We can desire to do better all day. But “Desire without action is a pipe dream.”    2nd Corinthians 12:20  “For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.”  https://www.youtube.com/live/8j8am1gkuyg?feature=share     CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media. And visit our website some videos are exclusively accessible on the websiteTheCrewBookClub.com     Chapter 4: Building Emotional Intelligence “What is emotional intelligence? The Ability to understand, interpret, and respond to your emotions in an enlightened and healthy way.”  Pgs. 103-104 “Your brain is designed to resist what you really want.” Pg.104-106 “You don’t change in breakthroughs you change in micro shifts”  pg.110-113   “New change creates adjustment shock” pg. 117-120 “Worrying is the weakest defense system” pg.132-       The challenge of the week Don’t assume.  Pg. 120-121 “Psychic Thinking isn’t Wisdom”  “…assuming you know what somebody else is thinking or what they intend to do.”      What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice) email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub  My spouse and I decided to move his parents in our home to help me with kids since I decided to go back to work. It's been about 3 months and they are cause more harm then help. We pay them to take care of the kids while we work. But the house is a mess and I still have plenty on my plate when I get home. I still have to cook and clean. Then I feel stuck in our room because I don’t want to have to interact with his parents. Because I feel if I do I will explode on them. What should I do?    Quote of the week: pg.127 “Mental strength is not just hoping that nothing ever goes wrong. It is believing that we have the capacity to handle it if it does.”     Thanks for hanging with The Crew  

Hey CREW!    CREW LOVE:  Leave a written review, give the podcast 5 stars, share the episode, and follow us on social media.   I’ve partnered up with BetterHelp sponsor of this episode; a special offer to The Crew Book Club Podcast listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy:   https://www.betterhelp.com/crewlove   Click the link to get your free 30-day premium plus experience with audible  https://www.audibletrial.com/Crewlove    Order Book:https://amzn.to/3LXbktO     Check Out & Follow  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast FANBASE: https://www.fanbase.app/thecrewbookclub INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrewbookclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrewbookclubpodcast         The Mountain Is You: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery.  By: Brianna Wiest  Episode 76: The Looks of Self-sabotage   What’d Up Crew? What’s good?     Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?! God is!  Psalm 11:7  “For the Lord is righteous, He loves justice; the upright will see His face.”     Doing right is not just for you. It is doing right because we serve and represent God, so Jesus can examine you just as the scripture says in Psalm 11:4-5  11:4 …He observes everyone on earth  11:5 …The Lord examines the righteous       Chapter 2: There’s No Such Thing As Self-Sabotage  Pg.28 “Self-sabotage is not a way we hurt ourselves; it’s a way we try to protect ourselves.”   What does self-sabotage look like?  Pg. 31  Resistance – Hitting Your Upper Limit – Uprooting – Perfectionism – Limited Emotional Processing Skills – Justification – Disorganization- Attachment to what you don’t really want – Judging Others – Pride -  Guilt of Succeeding – Fear of Failing – Downplaying – Unhealthy Habits – Being “Busy” -  Spending time with the wrong people – Worrying about irrational fears and least likely circumstances –         Chapter 3: Your Triggers are the Guides to your freedom  PG. 72 How to interpret negative emotions   Anger pg. 73 Resentment pg.77  Chronic fear pg.79     The challenge of the week  Get Clear When we override an issue inside of facing it head-on; we sabotage ourselves even more.  Pg. 66-67      What Would Crew Do?!  (ask for advice)  email the crew @ thecrewbookclub@gmail.com or DM on IG @thecrewbookclub   Do you believe it is appropriate to split bills with your spouse 50/50?       Quote of the week:  Chapter 3 pg. 95  “You begin experiencing feelings of peace and hoy in your life when you condition yourself to take repeated daily actions that facilitate clarity, calmness, healthfulness, and purposefulness, not the other way around.”