Yes! You are in! Do you get anxious? Do you have a child that get anxious? That is what we tackle in this episode. Getting real and pursuing Truth. Here is your Play of the Day...

Interesting! Things that make you go hmmmm. We don't shy away from science or math on this podcast. And we don't shy away from secular or even two atheists talking to point to a bigger picture. BTW, that was the Daily Show, published on that 7th of May 2024, you can find the YouTube link in the episode description...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcr0yg7Mvg8&t=718s

As for Jonathan Haidt's book, I bought it. That is called "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

When I hear an atheist talking about Faith, you have my attention.

As for anxiety, and a parent of this generation, all my three kids were born after 1995. I also coached and mentored their classmates. I witness this tsunami of anxiety. We parents would and can still be asking each other, what is going on?!

And if you were born after 1995 and listening to this, I hope this helps set you free. You are not alone. You have to deal with a wave of technology at a formidable age that none of us had to deal with.

So let's tackle what works.

Less phone, screen time and social media works.

Exercise works! Back up one episode to Deep Hikes.

Faith works! Listen to that Atheist. He says it himself. As perplexing it is for them, I am very grateful to Jonathan for not burying that Truth. Why does Faith work?

Hopeless or Hope, that is your choice.

As I've said countless times now, I can't show you God, I can show you results. Math and science above in full effect on the benefits of Faith.

Do not fear, 365 times in the Owners Manual.

Tough times explained in the Owners Manual.

Therapy works...especially a Christian therapist that combines the best

Don't be anxious formula is in the Owners Manual. Phil 4: 6-8

Philippians 4:6-8 NLT

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Ending on a prayer note

Do you get away to pray? Pray for more than an hour straight? Deep Hike? Or prayer walk? Run? The MonDudes are going through Matthew right now. We read Matt 15 and Jesus getting away caught my eye. When times get tough, how often do you get away to pray and reflect? Get away as an adventure, whether that be in a boat or out into the desert, mountains, etc.?

Confession: as for me, definitely not enough. I'm better at SnapChat prayers (at least that's what I call them). I'm in contact throughout the day in bite size pieces. Lifting prayer requests and praises in the moment. Very rare for me to go even an hour in prayer. Even more rare to get away alone somewhere. Yet on a Saturday in May, I was up early, very early with excitement to get on the trail to something called Bear Creek Oasis (La Quinta, CA). Normally, I'm pumping tunes or podcasts through my headphones. Not this round. About 4+ hours of praying and listening and singing to God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.. Yes, even singing out loud. Not normally my vibe. Fortunately, I was alone.

The result. One of my most rewarding hikes ever! Physically, it was a tougher hike. Oh and my first rattle snake encounter! Safe and sound for both of us thanks be to God. 9.1 miles and about 1/2 of it a decent climb (about 2300 feet)...
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bear-creek-oasis-trail

Spiritually, one of the coolest things I've done. 4 hours allows you to lift a lot of people by name. Think family and friends and all the Dude prayer requests. Phil 4: 6-8 while in motion. Eyes to see and ears to hear. Surrounded by some of God's masterpieces of beauty.

Here are a few pictures and observations...
https://www.fridudes.com/post/deep-hikes

Yes! You are in! As promised, more shares, testimonies and interviews. ThursDudesPM Troy is back and telling his deeper story of hopeless to Hope. Is that you? Giving God thanks for this Dude and his courage to share and your willingness to listen. Here you go...