Episodios

  • 782 - Not Sunshine and Rainbows: The Truth Behind Dream Jobs
    Aug 1 2025

    In this deeply personal episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I reconnect with longtime listener and creative soul Boone Langston, whose journey from uncertainty to alignment took him all the way to Denmark—where he now designs official LEGO sets.

    What begins as a moment of appreciation quickly unfolds into a rich, multi-layered conversation about purpose, provision, creative calling, and the nonlinear path that leads us home.

    Boone vulnerably shares the ups and downs of his journey: the years of not knowing, the pressure of finding “the thing,” the courage to pivot, and even a moment when he and his wife nearly lost their home. You’ll hear how saying yes to resonance—whether through LEGO, video, or teaching—eventually led to a wild ride of opportunities, including a spot on LEGO Masters and a full-circle moment working with the LEGO Group itself.

    We explore:

    • The difference between faith and knowing
    • What it means to live in alignment with your values
    • Why the path often requires letting go of old success stories
    • How love, family, and creativity can guide your decisions more than certainty ever could

    This is more than a conversation about career. It’s a conversation about remembering who you are and choosing the next right step, even when you can’t see the whole map.

    At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com

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    40 m
  • 781 - Love Beyond Time: Grandfatherhood, Spirit, and Soul Memory
    Jul 31 2025

    In this episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I sit down with my dear friend James Foster for a deeply moving, unscripted conversation that begins with the joy of new grandfatherhood—and unfolds into an exploration of soul, spirit, time, and legacy.

    James shares how becoming a grandfather to Jackson has awakened something in him that defies logic. We talk about the difference between soul and spirit, how DNA might store more than just biology, and how the love of our ancestors may be living and active in our cells.

    I open up about a personal experience from my childhood—an encounter across time with my future self—and how moments like that have led me to believe that we can send love backward and forward in time through intention and presence.

    This conversation goes beyond theology and theory. It’s an invitation to remember who we are, to trust the divine orchestration unfolding within and around us, and to honor the sacred threads that connect generations in ways we’re only beginning to understand.

    If you’ve ever felt the presence of someone long gone, or had a “knowing” you couldn’t explain… this episode is for you.

    At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com

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    34 m
  • 780 - From Feeding the Soul to Expressing the Soul
    Jul 30 2025

    In this unscripted, heartfelt conversation, I reconnect with Gwen Schiada—a dear friend whose journey has included building and selling a business, navigating the loss of her brother and father, and now, reawakening to the quiet voice of creativity stirring within her again.

    What began as a spontaneous drop-in turned into one of the most soul-nourishing dialogues I’ve had in a long time.

    Together, we explore:

    • What it means to reemerge after a long pause—not with pressure, but with presence.
    • The difference between feeding your soul and expressing it.
    • How grief can become a doorway to remembering who you really are.
    • Why joy, peace, and emotional resonance are your best business strategy.
    • The illusion of being “behind” and how to follow what’s truly aligned, without needing a plan.

    If you've ever found yourself questioning your purpose, wondering whether your desire to create is ego or essence, or feeling like you're starting over after a season of loss… this episode is for you.

    And at the end, I’ll share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com

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    37 m
  • 779 - Am I Self-Employed or a Business Owner? Releasing the False Dichotomy
    Jul 29 2025

    In this episode, I reconnect with my longtime friend Colin Yearwood for a deep, soul-level conversation about identity, control, and redefining success.

    Colin vulnerably shares the tension he’s been holding around the question, “Am I a business owner or just self-employed?” After nearly a decade of serving powerfully inside other people’s coaching programs, he finds himself wrestling with whether he’s built what he once dreamed of—or something even better.

    Together, we unpack the illusion of control, the inherited beliefs we carry from entrepreneurial culture, and the freedom that comes from choosing fulfillment over formulas. I share some of my own journey of walking away from scalable income streams, and we explore the truth that alignment, not outside approval, is the highest form of success.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether your business “counts” because it doesn’t match someone else’s blueprint, this conversation is for you. There is deep peace waiting on the other side of self-acceptance.

    At the end, I share more about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30, a two-day experience to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived. Reserve Your Seat Today at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com

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    33 m
  • 778 - Loving What Is: Releasing the Belief That You Should Be Further Along
    Jul 23 2025

    In this deeply reflective conversation, Michael Jones joins me for a powerful exploration of risk, money, drive, and perception. It began as a question about entrepreneurial risk tolerance, but quickly evolved into something much more profound.

    We explored the illusion of certainty, the myth of control, and how even the belief “I should have more money” can quietly sabotage focus, creativity, and peace. I guided Michael through Byron Katie’s framework called The Work, using his relationship with money as a powerful real-time example. What emerged was a radical reframing: the realization that we always have exactly the amount we should have, because it is what is.

    We unpacked how clinging to expectations about income, progress, or the “right” business strategy can trap us in stress loops, leading to action that’s busy but unfocused. And we talked about how true sustainability and impact come not from reacting to fear or lack, but from moving with clarity and internal alignment.

    This episode is for anyone who has ever second-guessed themselves, clung to a thought that brought suffering, or wondered whether they were “falling behind.” If you've wrestled with the illusion that there’s only one “right” path, or that your current state isn’t good enough, this is your reminder to love what is… and create from there.

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    1 h y 13 m
  • 777 - Rewriting the Narrative and Breaking Free from the Illusion of Certainty
    Jul 22 2025

    In this episode, I reconnect with Jeff Glauser for a profound and deeply human conversation about the inner conflict so many of us face: the desire to follow our heart while also meeting the expectations of the world around us.

    Jeff shares where he is in his journey, caught between multiple paths, each with its own promise and its own uncertainty. He speaks candidly about the pressure to provide for his family, the pull toward his passions, and the internal voices that ask, “What if this doesn’t work?”

    We dive into what it means to live in a world where nothing is guaranteed, and yet everything is possible. Together, we explore the illusion of certainty, the stories we inherit from society, and the subconscious programming that runs the show until we stop and question it. I share metaphors, personal stories, and reflections on texts like The Untethered Soul, The Four Agreements, Outwitting the Devil, and Man’s Search for Meaning. All of these works point to a deeper truth: that the freedom we seek doesn’t come from guarantees. It comes from the courage to decide and to dream our own dream.

    This conversation is an invitation to tune into a different frequency. To choose one narrative over another. To remember that you don’t need permission to follow what makes your soul come alive, and that even in the unknown, you are far more powerful than you’ve been led to believe.

    If you’re standing at a threshold, wondering whether to take the leap or keep waiting for “the right time,” this episode is for you.

    Below are links to the two books Jeff committed to reading following our conversation.

    • Living Untethered by Michael Singer
    • The Toltec Art of Life and Death by Don Miguel Ruiz

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    1 h y 47 m
  • 776 - From Stadium Dreams to Soulful Simplicity: Why I Chose Depth Over Scale
    Jul 21 2025

    In this episode, I reconnect with Charles Vance, who last saw me at the Free the Dream Conference in 2019. What started as a casual drop-in turned into a profound, winding conversation about identity, purpose, spiritual deconstruction, coaching, artificial intelligence, and what it means to create from deep alignment.

    Charles shares openly about his journey from strict Baptist upbringing, through disillusionment and atheism, into a more ancient understanding of faith and the concept of the "10 Words" (often known as the 10 Commandments). He also describes how he's using AI as a collaborative tool for writing spiritually grounded books.

    I share parts of my own story that I haven’t spoken aloud publicly until now: why I stopped promoting Free the Dream two weeks before the 2019 event, the pivotal conversation I had with Michael Hyatt that made me rethink everything, and the choice to let go of growing a stadium-sized conference to instead focus on deep, transformational work with a few people at a time.

    We talk about the difference between ego-driven ambition and soul-aligned devotion. I share candidly about what my business looks like today. No more mastermind groups, no live events currently on the calendar, and the smallest monthly recurring revenue I’ve had since 2009. Yet, I’ve never felt more aligned, more peaceful, or more sure of my path.

    We also explore what it means to write with AI, the ethics of authorship, and whether the Spirit of God might be present even in our most modern tools.

    This episode is not a marketing message. It’s a real-time expression of where I’m at, what I’m creating, and why I'm choosing to walk forward with faith, not formulas.

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    1 h y 14 m
  • 775 - Deconstructing Personality: Breaking the Habit of Being Who You’re Not
    Jul 20 2025

    In this episode, I reconnect with Mark Weiss, who originally joined me for Episode 772 of the podcast after accepting my challenge to read The Four Agreements and go deep with its wisdom. What follows is an unfiltered, soul-level conversation about the journey of deconstructing personality—of learning to recognize and dismantle the masks we’ve unconsciously worn for years.

    Mark vulnerably shares how he’s been shifting his relationship with judgment, ownership, habit, and personal integrity. He talks about how reading the book helped him respond more calmly in his marriage, honor his word to himself, and begin dismantling the layers of identity shaped by childhood, culture, and survival mechanisms.

    We explore the difference between habits and choices, the power of conscious awareness, and the invitation to see deconstruction not as something “hard,” but as a sacred adventure in returning to the truth of who we are.

    This episode is for anyone who’s ever said, “I want to change, but it’s so hard,” or who’s been caught in cycles of guilt and inertia. It’s a reminder that every time we wake up to a patterned response, we have the power to chisel away another layer that doesn’t belong.

    What if your transformation doesn’t need to be heavy?

    What if it could be a joyful unraveling?

    This conversation is proof that it can.

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    59 m