Rare Faith Blog

Many summers ago on a family trip, we decided to throw together a few free presentations along the way. I had a blast doing them—probably because I’d deliberately left my suits at home, tossed my hair...

Heather Madder and I discuss why some people never succeed big with their talents, and how they can. It takes hope, solutions, and a belief that things can change permanently.

Sometimes we feel li...

Throwback! This is one of my earliest interviews about my book "The Jackrabbit Factor" with Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD. If you are frustrated about the way your life is going, this episode highli...

If you’ve ever driven in snow, you know the car doesn’t always go the way you want it to.

Goal achievement can feel the same way.

You might be doing everything you can to steer toward your goals, on...

Staying in forward motion—even when things feel hopeless—does more to move you toward success than you might realize. (And if you're afraid you'll fall, then fall forward.)

I like to picture it this ...

Amanda van der Gulik interviews me on how to apply the principles of prosperity while raising a young family, and how to teach children about money. Discover how the lessons can be applied as adult...

Two things can get in the way of your ability to find and fulfill your various life missions: Distractions, and Lack of Resources. But there is one thing that can help you clear the fog: knowing wh...

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
~ Arthur Ashe

Action is a key part of achieving goals. But here’s the twist—action might not serve the purpose you think it does.

Let’s walk ...

My husband and I had been working toward a long-term goal for several years. Every so often, when the vision started to fade, we’d sit down to check in with each other. We’d ask: Is this goal still im...

This is one of my brain dumps. It’s not organized with literary brilliance—it’s just a brain dump. But it’s important, and I think it needs to be shared now. I’ll clean it up later. Maybe.

Here we go...

If you're serious about living your purpose, then isn't it time you learned principles that make it possible? Together with my long-time friend and mentor Marnie Pehrson, we come together to help y...

I was invited to speak at an LDS Homeschooler's Conference hosted by Celestia Shumway (treeoflifemothering.com), attended by mothers who wanted to stay at home to raise their children but who somet...

Parenting can be hard!  So when difficult behaviors wreak havoc on the family, you might just need a few more tools in the toolbox. Finding the core principles that govern success in any area of li...

Disclaimer: This audio does not imply a recommendation to invest in real estate. These purchases turned out to be costly mistakes at the height of the real...

In this program, I talk about three reasons we have setbacks, and what to do, so that the hidden benefit contained in every adversity can be realized.

Resources mentioned:

12-week Home Study Prog...

"Leaning into" your problem is less painful than pretending it doesn't exist.

One afternoon, as I was playing with my kids, my sweet little two-year-old stepped on my hair.

The moment I felt the pai...

Here’s a tough question—one that’s easy to answer when life is going well, but much harder in the thick of adversity:
When the challenges feel heavier than you can bear, and the odds seem impossibly s...

A follow-up interview. Christian radio host Marnie Swedberg talks with me on the topic of finding and fulfilling your mission.

Discover:

• Two things that will always try to stop you from finding
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