I Can Do with Benjamin Lee

You might be wondering how the CIA and the Bible are connected! Be prepared to go a journey. I was recently in Richmond Virginia preaching at the Courthouse Church of Christ. I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. with my friend Nathan Morrison. Nathan preaches at the Courthouse Church of Christ and is also one of the elders. He shared with me the story of Hushai the Archite in the Old Testament. The CIA has known for a long time about Hushai and how he helped King David defeat Absalom. The CIA describes Hushai as the first Influence Agent. The CIA declassified how they broke down the story of Hushai and used it to train their agents to be influence agents. Find out the significance of all of this in this episode. You can find where Nathan preaches in the link below and also the declassified PDF document the CIA released as well! http://courthousechurchofchrist.com/about https://www.cia.gov/static/3b34be4ce32250aa89131cc5b12142f4/The-Tale-of-Hushai.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

When was the last time you heard someone request a sermon on hell?  When was the last time you heard a sermon on hell?  Hell is a topic that Jesus discussed often and in detail. And yet, many don't want to hear about it. Sadly, many don't believe what Jesus taught about hell.  In this lesson, we look at the word of God and why many don't want to hear this kind of sermon. The reasons as to why are the very reasons we need to hear about it!  Visit www.benjaminlee.blog for the outline of this lesson.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

I had the great opportunity to speak to Berry Kercheville. Berry has been preaching the gospel for 51 years.  In this conversation we discuss: How Berry got into preaching the gospel full-time.  A sister in Christ named Bernice who changed Berry's perspective on Evangelism. Note: Take some notes!  Enjoying God and what that means and how to do it.  What it means to make it our ambition to lead a quiet life (1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12.  I was so encouraged with this conversation! Berry is doing great work.  A special thanks to Melanie Kilgore Hill who recommended I reach out to Berry. I had Melanie on the Podcast on January 31st, 2022.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

"You shouldn't have to sacrifice your physical and mental wellbeing to have a successful career!"  Those are the words of Kim Stone.  Kim Stone is a Wellness and Lifestyle Coach who helps busy professionals find ways to have a successful career without sacrificing their physical and mental health. Kim worked in a corporate career for over 15 years and struggled to find balance in her life before she finally burned out. After rediscovering herself through her own wellness journey, she has been able to heal from burnout and chronic stress so that she can enjoy a career and life she loves. Kim is the President and Founder of Live Well by Kim Stone which provides companies and individuals with wellness and lifestyle solutions that are focused on improving physical, mental, and career well-being. You can find out more about Kim Stone at www.livewellbykimstone.com. In this Podcast Episode, we discuss: 1. What exactly is burnout? 2. Warning signs of burnout? 3. How can we create boundaries to avoid burnout.  4. Finding more balance in our lives.  5. Listening to our bodies when it comes to stress.  6. Recognizing negative patterns and stopping them. 7. When stress is good.  In the episode Kim mentions one of her planners she currently uses. She also provided me with this link if you wanted to check out another planner she recommends and has used in the past. https://kellythornegore.com/2022-ibloom-planner/ Books we discuss in this episode: 1. Life Force by Tony Robbins: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09KY7ZXV6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_42FDJM9NQWNEM7DHHNEY 2. Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00G1J1D28&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_WRZXTZHJ00PJ4DZJYWVY 3. The Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01IQJ4BUG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_4CNNBVTBCRPM542R2161 4. Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00X47ZVXM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ER41DZWDKWQXYZRSJJXK 5. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07DBRBP7G&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_66BFEH0WB4MDQVBQ533W I Can Do...So Can You! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

I had an absolute blast talking to Robert Cheeke in this episode. You will definitely want to take notes. Below is Robert's Bio.  I recently decided to follow a plant based lifestyle. The results I've seen in 40 days have been amazing! My health coach Eva Latchem (who is a part of this discussion) sent me Roberts book. It came at the perfect time for me in this journey! I highly recommend you check out his book as well.  Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15, weighing just 120 pounds. Today he is the author of the books, Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, and the New York Times Bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding,” growing the industry from infancy in 2002, to where it is today. As a two-time natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of VegNews magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours around the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. Robert is the founder and president of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and maintains the popular website, VeganBodybuilding.com. He is a regular contributor to No Meat Athlete, Forks Over Knives, and Vegan Strong, is a multi-sport athlete, entrepreneur, and has followed a plant-based diet for more than 25 years. Robert lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

A few weeks ago, a number of people in my neighborhood woke up with racist material in ziplock bags in their front yards. Racism is still alive in the hearts of many. I share my thoughts as a Black Man, what the Bible has to say, and how we should respond. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

I had a great time talking with my friend Jared Bollman. We discuss his new Podcast called, "Man Up." Be sure you subscribe to it.  In this episode we talk a lot about what it means to be a man, fatherhood, life lessons we've learned along the way, and more!  Below is Jared's Bio.  Jared Bollman is an evangelist, author, blogger, podcaster, and YouTube personality. As a preacher for over 25 years Jared has preached for congregations in Texas before making his home in the Pacific Northwest in 2020. He currently hosts the YouTube Program Biblically speaking which focuses on making difficult Bible concepts simple and providing evidence for faith, and a Podcast Man Up! that focuses on helping Christian men rise to their potential. Jared knows that his wife Lauren and son Will are as essential to His kingdom work as they are to his daily life and counts them blessings from God. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

Happy Valentines Day! Love is in the air! But, what about tomorrow? And the next day? In this episode, I share 5 things every wife needs to hear from her husband, and five things every husband needs to hear from her wife! Words are powerful, Proverbs 18:21. They can make all the difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

I've talked before on this Podcast about being a people pleaser. This has been a challenge for me at times along with a number of other people.  And yet, there is person who I need to be seeking to please on a daily basis. That's my spouse.  Husbands and wives have a great responsibility to please one another. Our marriages deserve each parties investing time, energy, love, compassion, and more into the relationship.  Join me as I consider a few passages from the Bible that will help us as we seek to please our spouses.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

Melanie Hill is a healthcare journalist. She graduated with a bachelor's in journalism and public relations from the University of Arkansas, and has specialized in healthcare PR and media work, interviewing physicians and writing for magazines, newspapers and websites for more than 20 years. For the past decade she's also served the senior writer for Nashville Medical News and a number of other healthcare publishers and public relations firms in Nashville, which she called home for 15 years. Melanie and her husband Jason have been married since 1998 and have two sons, Max and Charlie, and a creepy hairless cat named Anubis. I had a great time talking with Melanie Hill. We talk about: The excuses we make as to why we can't exercise. Overcoming those excuses. Simple ways to get your exercise in. The proper way of viewing exercise. Finding time to get our exercise in on a daily basis. How taking time to exercise will impact every aspect of your life. After listening to this conversation, you will feel motivated to get out and to get moving! I Can Do...So Can You! Let's GO!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

If you were to ask someone what is the KEY to having a great family, what do you think you would hear?  I think there would be a ton of responses. I suppose there are a lot of answers which could be given. But what if I were to tell you there's ONE!  It's not some kind of physical possession or a certain amount of money.  Find out by listening to what it is! You and your family will be blessed for it.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

Anchor is a great platform for Podcasts. They now have options for videos on Spotify as well.  So, I decided to check it out! Check out this episode where my wife Nikki and my son Joshua join me as we discuss new opportunities, potential, and what's to come!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

Eva Latchem is a Certified Health Coach, Personal trainer and a run coach, and a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 27 years. Here's what she says about herself.  "I have a passion for being alongside others and helping them achieve their health goals. My passion for health began when I was 34 years old. I had a major health scare which made me make some lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes have had many health benefits over the last 10 years. Once I gained resources to help my health and change my lifestyle it made me want to help others in the same way! In today's world many individuals want to make a lifestyle change but do not know where to begin or have information but do not know where to start. As a Certified Health Coach I help individuals gain the tools needed to make those lifestyle changes and help individuals achieve their goals." Here are some of the topics we discuss in our conversation.  Here's what we discussed.  Motivation and what to do when it begins to decrease.  Responding correctly to health conditions.  New Year's Resolutions The Power of Balance Th Danger of Comparing ourselves with others on social media and MORE!  You can find and work with Eva by going to her Facebook page. Her link is below.  https://www.facebook.com/Health-Coaching-with-Eva-Latchem-102862198069726 Books mentioned in the Podcast. The Lean by Kathy Freston https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Revolutionary-Simple-Healthy-Lasting-ebook/dp/B007H9GUII/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J388MD7HQII8&keywords=the+lean+kathy+freston&qid=1641783484&sprefix=the+lean+by+Kathy++Freston%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 Life Beyond the Scale by Benjamin Lee https://www.amazon.com/Life-Beyond-Scale-Benjamin-Lee/dp/1791665675/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OFZPRBAKM4C9&keywords=life+beyond+the+scale+by+benjamin+lee&qid=1641787939&sprefix=life+beyond+the+scale+by+benjamin+lee%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1 The Caffeine Blues by Stephen Creniske: https://www.amazon.com/Caffeine-Blues-Hidden-Dangers-Americas/dp/0446673919/ref=sr_1_3?crid=GUCHG4UNOCIB&keywords=the+caffeine+blues&qid=1641786493&sprefix=the+caffein%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-3 Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Doesnt-Work-audiobook/dp/B07BH2836Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B3NSEZ9Z1LXW&keywords=willpower+doesn%27t+work+by+benjamin+hardy&qid=1641788064&sprefix=Will+power+doesn%27t%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

We’re taking a quick break from our Life Beyond the Scale Reading. I read an article that really caught my attention today from a member of my fitness group on Facebook. This is where these thoughts came from. One Better than nothing is a great way to maintain your habits year round! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

Happy New Year! I hope you are off to a great New Year! The best is yet to come. As we move into a New Year, it's important to have an optimistic mindset. Let's get after it.  In this episode, I share with you the period in my life when I met my wife Nikki, our wedding, and my diagnosis with HCM. Getting this diagnosis was a real game changer! I'm thankful I'm still here.  When life throws us curve balls, it's important that we respond the right way. How we respond will make all the difference.  Every day is a blessing. Thanks for listening.  If you are interested in buying my book, "Life Beyond the Scale" click the link below.  www.amazon.com/author/benjaminlee You can find all of my blogs, sermons, free Bible resources, and more at www.benjaminlee.blog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

In this episode, I share something I learned during a lunch I had with a physician.  As we think about moving Beyond the Scale, it's important to have the proper mindset. Part of this mindset is viewing Exercise the proper way! Exercise is a blessing. There are numerous health benefits.  As I get older, I believe we should view Exercise like taking a daily pill. It's something we need in some shape or form everyday. Yet, sadly it's a medicine that many don't want to take! What about you? Let's keep moving Beyond the Scale and enjoy a daily dose of exercise.  To find my blogs, sermons, and more go to www.benjaminlee.blog To find my books, go to www.benjaminlee.blog and www.amazon.com/author/benjaminlee Click the link to follow me on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--Piwty_hV-UNxyWwuvKNQ To join my community on Mighty Networks to grow in your Faith, Family, Fitness, Food, and Finances, click the following link https://icandowithbenjaminlee.mn.co/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

In this episode, I read to your Chapter 3 of my book, "Life Beyond the Scale." If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to the previous chapters, go back and check them out!  It's interesting how a meeting, a conversation, or a cup of coffee with someone can change your life. I believe in the Providence of God! I believe God is working. This cup of coffee would take me a path that I couldn't imagine. Have you ever had an experience like this?  I've created a new community over at Mighty Networks! If you're looking to grow in your Faith, Fitness, Relationships, and more, then the I CAN DO Community is for you! I'm beginning a new fitness challenge in January! Come join me. Click the link below for additional details. https://icandowithbenjaminlee.mn.co/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

In this Chapter, I discuss some of the family dynamics in my upbringing.  Growing up, my father was not around that much. When I look back, I can see the huge gaping hole it left in me and the family.  Dads, we need to be in the picture.  I also discuss how we want to go about learning in life. We can LIVE and LEARN or we can LEARN and Live!  This becomes important as men and especially with our health.  If you haven't haven't listen to the Introduction and Chapter one, please hit the pause button and go back and check them out. You will be glad you did.  Here are the links to those episodes.  Introduction: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/episodes/S6E1-Life-Beyond-the-Scale-Introduction-e1c10l8 Chapter One: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/episodes/S6E2-Life-Beyond-the-Scale-Chapter-One-My-Love-Affair-with-Exercise-e1c2fei I've created a new community over at Mighty Networks! If you're looking to grow in your Faith, Fitness, Relationships, and more, then the I CAN DO Community is for you! I'm beginning a new fitness challenge in January! Come join me. Click the link below for additional details.  https://icandowithbenjaminlee.mn.co/ I CAN DO...SO CAN YOU!  Chapter 3 will be released on Tuesday December 28th!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

This episode I read to you chapter one from my book Life Beyond the Scale! I discuss my love affair with exercise! Is a gift we can enjoy everyday! Be sure to get yours in today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

As we draw closer to the new year, I thought we could do something a little different! I want to read to you my book, "Life Beyond the Scale." Many are looking to make some healthy changes in 2022. Many often struggle with weight gain especially during the holiday season. It can be easy to get caught in a vicious cycle with the dreaded SCALE!  This book is all about helping us to grow in our Faith, in our Fitness, and BEYOND THE SCALE. Each Podcast episode, I will be sharing with you a part of the book. This episode I am reading the introduction. Let's go Beyond the Scale.  Here's where you can find my book on Amazon if you want a paper copy. www.amazon.com/author/benjaminlee  I'm beginning a new I Can Do Coaching Cohort beginning January 1st. If you're looking to improve your health in some way, check it out. Click the link for additional details. https://benjaminlee.blog/i-can-do-cohort-1/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support