How Giving Leads to a Healthier & Happier Life- My Top Podcasters Podcasthon on Charity Episode

 I’m thrilled to be here with you as we explore how something as simple as giving can lead to a healthier, happier life. We’ll be diving into the ancient Irish tradition of generosity, the wisdom of St. Patrick’s Day, and how these timeless ideas tie into our physical and emotional health.Now, I know we all hear the saying, “It's better to give than to receive,” but have you ever thought about why that is? Today, we’ll explore how the act of giving can not only lift the spirits of others, but can also improve your own health in ways you might not expect.www.gettingbettershow.com

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Robert Smith, CEO of SWORD, warns us and informs us about what we know about Congress passing of The Corporate Transparency Act and what small businesses must do to fight it.  Listen in to hear what you can do and what you must do.Required Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act is NearWe are less than 2 months from the January 1, 2025 date of required compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) for corporate entities created prior to January 1, 2024.  (If required to make disclosures under the CTA, Entities created in 2024 are required to make their disclosure within 90 days of formation.)  The penalties for failing to comply with CTA beneficial ownership reporting can be significant.  The law provides that any person that willfully fails to comply or willfully provides false information may be subject to civil penalties of up to $500 per day and criminal penalties of up to $10,000 and two years in prison. Contact Robert Smith at WWW.SWORDUSA.ORGAbout Robert in his own words:Over the past 11 months, I have developed a plan to inform, educate and warrior against the CTA, Corporate Transparency Act, a potential legislation that will greatly harm and/or eliminate small US businesses. I believe I am one of the modern-day Paul Revere(s): I am just the guy warning the other warriors that the enemy is coming for small businesses. My Biblical heroes are Sampson and David. These two men ran toward the fight or battle and not from it. Both men had great courage and feared no one. They both had great faith, loved the Lord, and had a serious prayer life. I have tried to pattern my life with the Lord: Having faith in Jesus since I was 5, studying the Word as often as I could, and I have always sought God’s will. I have read the entire Bible over 25 times during my lifetime. I spent many hours in prayer. God has opened so many doors for me to bring me to this crusade for small businesses. As I reflect on my life, God has created me for serious battle with the deep state dragon that has lorded our brothers by using fear (IRS). My battles with IRS and other government agencies have been numerous and the successes, significant. Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

Author and Pastor, David L. Johnson, is our guest to discuss and highlight the importance of women and to introduce you to his book, A Virtuous Women.Throughout history, woman have often been marginalized. Yet this has never been God’s design. In today’s modern society, the woman who seeks to balance career, family, community service, and self fulfillment can find it all a bit overwhelming. This book, following the passages of Scripture found in Proverbs 31, reveals how God can help a woman excel in all of these areas in a productive and peaceful way.This book is both inspiring and practical. It encourages women to excel in all phases of life and even provides a "How-to" section that offers helpful recommendations for a woman who wishes to improve her life as a wife, mother and spiritual example of Christian character.In a world that often points out our failures and flaws, take this opportunity to celebrate the worth of womenThis richly illustrated, hardback book is the perfect way to honor and encourage the woman in your life. Order at http://NothingButTheTruth.orgDAVID L. JOHNSTON is a truth teller and explainer with a knack for making Bible truths understandable and applicable. He has authored seven books and has ministered in America as well as abroad. In addition to pastoring he leads a non-profit ministry which can be found online.-----I was raised in a pastor’s home and dedicated my life to the Lord at age 18. I have spent my life for the cause of Christ reaching and teaching people to both embrace and live according to the truth of God’s Word. I have explained the truth in Jacksonville, Florida for more than two decades. Over 300 teaching videos are available on our website and our YouTube channel. My teachings are known for being tough with truth but gentle with people. I have spent most of my life developing “Life Management Systems” for individuals from many walks of life. I believe that life lived properly can only be done when we understand the Creator has made us with divine intention and purpose. No matter what challenging, hurtful or difficult circumstances we may have faced, no matter how many poor choices we’ve made, everyone has the potential to experience and achieve a higher purpose. I have no agenda but your highest good.After graduating from seminary, I entered an itinerant ministry going from town to town and church to church. For five years, I spoke in high schools, university campuses, churches and open-air events. I served as a national youth director for 1,200 churches and published a youth magazine that was sent to about 10,000 teens.I’ve done mission work from the Arctic Circle to Central America. In addition, I spent three years in the former Soviet Union establishing new churches.I now teach at King of Kings Christian Church. I am married to Judith, a gifted interior designer, have two grown daughters and six grandchildren all of whom I love dearly. https://nothingbutthetruth.org/virtuous-woman/Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

Janet Perez Eckles, Author, Speaker, Florida Senior Ms. America, Dancer, Joyful SoulAdversity gets in our way and can often cause us to give up on our dreams. Janet shares her incredible journey and expresses her commitment to you to prove how adversity doesn’t have to stop you and situations out of your control don’t have to slow you down. "While the rest of the world is sinking in fear, together we’ll find that unique path that allows you to soar to personal triumph and professional success." You will love listening to her!Listen in to hear Janet share about how she was able to do amazing things, never give up and believe that she was bound for great things. All shared in her new book, Now I See.https://janetperezeckles.com/viewproduct/5"I’ll teach you the same path that took me from fear to faith, to success and confidence. Initially, I feared that blindness at 30 would stop me from a full life of abundance. I worried that the tragic loss of my son to violence would erase hope of happiness and joy. I dreaded living a life with injustice when the man responsible for his death was acquitted. And when my husband left me, I fought anxious moments that rejection brought.My life might seem one of adversity. But through God, my story shines with victory and joy. That’s why for 20 years, I’ve dedicated my life to show you, no matter what setback you’re facing, how victory is won, how fear is overcome and how true richness in life is found. I believe your own success, victory, and triumphant life are only as close as your determination and faith.Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

Paul Renfro, Author of The Unseen Series (Book 1 Nobody Sees This You: How to Live as a Spirit in the Unseen Realm, Book 2 Nobody Sees This Unseen Realm: How to Unlock Bible Mysteries)In our days, a burgeoning number of people worldwide are perceiving unseen realities. The gap between seen and unseen, between natural and spirit, is narrowing. You were magnetized to this book and the Unseen series because you also feel the nearing of the invisible. You are not alone in this. I wrote this series to equip you and your friends for holy perception of that world. Normal questions arise. How can you interpret what you are faintly perceiving? Are there rules? Guidelines? What’s causing your growing awareness of the hidden world? Why you? Can you make your perception clearer? Can you make it stop?Respected as a great explainer, Paul Refroe’s grasp of the truths in the Bible is praised by many. With practice hearing God’s voice in specific situations, he has sharp discernment and effective suggestions for what people wrestle with. His publications condense this depth and breadth for you to go even further. May God bless you like Paul—with lifelong hunger for intimacy with Him. The Renfroes love waking people to life as functioning spirits. All their books and products serve this purpose. https://paradigmlighthouse.com/books-and-products/Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

Allen Parr - As an author, national transformational speaker and Christian YouTuber, Allen helps millions of people worldwide discover God’s unique calling on their lives through practical and engaging Bible teaching. "As Christians, we are called to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Whether through writing, creating engaging online content, online courses, or speaking from the stage, my goal remains the same. I exist to equip disciples to be disciple makers. SO, ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE MAKER? IF SO, LET’S GO ON THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER."But First: DON'T BE MISLEDFalse teachings are rampant even in the church.God calls us to exercise discernment and to test every spirit. But this can be difficult at times when there is so much false teaching circulating throughout the church. How can we be sure that we are not being deceived by false teachings and false teachers? Allen's book Misled: 7 Lies That Distort The Gospel (And How You Can Discern The Truth) will help safeguard you from destructive false teachings that take you further away from the gospel and from Christ. Buy it on www.AllenParr.comBe sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

Rising Star Filmmaker Tobias Elvhage of Fenix FilmCEO of Fenix Film, Tobias Elvhage is an award-winning producer and director with a passion for engaging and touching stories. He has studied at Berghs School of Communication and Stockholm Media School. His most recent productions range from the “haute cuisine” docuseries Taste of France, to historical and contemporary documentaries, to docuseries with re-enactments. His film Pure Life was voted Best Short Film at the LA Documentary Film Festival and was named winner at the European Cinematography Awards. The short is an official selection of the upcoming Toronto Beaches Film Festival. His latest film is the docudrama Gender Transformation: The Untold Realities that debuted on EpochTV on Jun 29,2023.Tobias saw an investigative reportage by the Swedish Television about the severe side effects of puberty blockers and cross sex hormones — these are given to young people of today in order for them to start changing to the opposite sex. After watching, he felt that it’s a very important matter that is in need of exploration — how can children be influenced to destroy their bodies and become sterile?Initially, I thought it would be quite an ordinary documentary but when I started to interview people in the United States, I came across a woman named Abigail Martinez, who had lost custody of one of her daughters because she didn’t agree on her changing her gender at a very early age. The whole team felt it was such a heart-gripping story and we decided to make it into a docudrama, following Abigail and her daughter, and at the same time, we had experts and people who’ve regretted their sex change to speak out to give a picture of how and why this is happening, and also who is profiting from this.Be sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

Have you ever try to change someone's mind and no matter what evidence you show them, they don't budge? We all have. David Richardson studied this topic at Oxford and explains why this happens and how to change that person by first understanding their underlying assumptions.David Richardson, Author, Oxford ScholarTransparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control YouAssumptions are the most potent of ideas, but also the least understood. Transparent reveals what assumptions we make, how they control us, and how they are all inherently religious. Even atheists are religious at the level of their assumptions. Some assumptions are true and most are not. How can you tell without being an intellectual? Transparent introduces the Transparent App, an innovative and creative tool that helps people quickly see through the messages they encounter daily in the things they read, watch, and hear using the power of assumptions. The Transparent App is simple enough for a student to use, but powerful enough for adults to find God and engage with Him in their areas of interest, expertise, and leadership. How can someone bring God with them to work or school? How does God give us knowledge and guidance in the things that matter in real life? At the level of assumptions God is everywhere. Transparent is not just a theoretical theological exercise for intellectuals. It “translates” the complex ideologies of the intellectuals into everyday language for everyday people. Written more like an adventure than a textbook, Transparent is a refreshing departure from the usual books about apologetics, theology, and culture. Students, parents, pastors, and professionals will all love Transparent.Dave Richardson is also the President of the Assumptions Institute, an educational organization that helps individuals and groups find God and engage with Him in their areas of interest, expertise, and leadership. We do that with resources and strategies that use the power of assumptions to discover what is true and align our public lives with that truth.Contact Dave on his website www.daverichardson.orgBe sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/

“If God can use a woman with a political resume for His glory - He can use anyone.”Bunni Pounds: President & Founder of Christians EngagedBunni Pounds is a woman with a passion. She is the President of Christians Engaged. This national non-partisan ministry awakens, motivates, educates, and empowers believers in Jesus Christ: to pray for their nation and elected officials regularly, to vote in every election to impact their culture, and to engage their hearts in some form of civic education or engagement for the wellbeing of America.In just three years – the Christians Engaged team served over 125 churches, built the only 501(c)3 get out the vote system for the Body of Christ in all 50 states and produced four major curriculum projects to activate the Church– On-Ramp to Civic Engagement, Salt & Light: How to Impact our Local Communities, Austin 101 (for the state of Texas), and Nehemiah: How to Rebuild the Walls of a Nation. They have also produced tons of free content in the form of articles,prayer calls, and a weekly show to educate the Body of Christ on the importance of their biblical call to America. Their goal is to reach 1 million Christians by the 2024 general election.On May 18, 2021, after 18 months of operation – Christians Engaged was denied by the IRS their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status because the IRS noted in writing – “biblical teachings” are “typically affiliated with the Republican Party.” Bunni appealed this decision for not only Christians Engaged but all Christian organizations that this would affect in the nation. With the help of First Liberty Institute, they won a reversal in 21 days after 3 Fox News appearances, a letter from Members of Congress, and huge national attention on the case.As a political consultant by profession – Bunni spent over sixteen years running the campaigns of Members of Congress around Texas. She started her career as the campaign manager for U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling then launched her own firm, Bunni Pounds & Associates building a top Texas consulting firm with nine associates and thirty-one clients.Her life radically changed in 2018 - when out of the blue - Bunni felt called to run for her former bosses’ seat for Congress. In the end – she made it through a field of eight primary candidates into the Republican Primary runoff but came up slightly short.During the 2018 primary season, she raised more money than any GOP open seat candidate inthe State of Texas, became the only person in the entire United States who gained the endorsement of Vice President Mike Pence, and out of 46 candidates became the only Texas Republican woman to make the runoff election.Bunni’s experience doesn’t just stop at politics. She has been bi-vocational and active in Christian ministry since shewas 16. Bunni is a Bible teacher and motivational speaker who has authored 8 books, published worship songs, and church-planted with her husband Tim for over 10 years. Speaking to the church and the culture, she is a regular contributor to The Stream and has also been published in the Wall Street Journal, Christian Post, and CharismaMagazine among others.She has a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences degree in Political Science from Dallas Baptist University and an associate degree in theology from Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas.Married for 27 years to Tim Pounds, they have 2 young adult sons, Israel and Ben, two daughters-in-law, and a new grandbaby.Bunni loves to motivate people to pray, vote, and engage their hearts to impact America and the world. Contact Bunni at [email protected] or on her Website: christiansengaged.orgContact: [email protected]: christiansengaged.orgthat people are called to walk in intimacy with Jesus and be salt and light to a dying world.Contact: [email protected]: christiansengaged.orgBe sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.gettingbettershow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/