Lacking Life Skills?: Episode 922
Description
Things your grandma and grandpa should have taught you, plus having patience for God’s plan, and what “soft” skills do you need to succeed?
Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens
Roundtable: Adulting Know-How You Should Learn
Do you know how to sew a button? Change a tire? Cook a roast? Make a budget? Sure, you’ve mastered Instagram and Monster Hunter Wilds, but those skills won’t help you when you have to host a dinner party, write a thank-you note or negotiate a car sale. Some life skills seem to be relics of the past, but there are useful things that our grandparents and parents learned that perhaps got lost in translation when they came to us. Our “seasoned” guests share some basic life skills that have proved immensely useful in adulthood — and how you can learn them yourself. Get ready to take notes, because things are about to get real.
Culture: Why Waiting’s Not a Waste
After being in 12 weddings, Rebecca George wondered when it would be her turn. In singleness, job transitions, moves and more, Rebecca has learned a lot about waiting. She shares advice and encouragement for those of us wondering if we’ve been left behind or if trusting God is worth the effort.
You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World
Inbox: The Value of “Soft” Skills
We’re all trying to grow in EQ and people skills, but we rarely think about how crucial they actually are to our interpersonal and career success. What are these “soft” skills, and how do we get them? Career expert Ken Lane weighs in.
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