Cydni and Sher

Join us for a hilarious journey through dumpster dives, therapy sessions and moments under a tree where you just need some cake. We all have faced or will face discouragement.  Sometimes by our own doing and sometimes as part of God’s tutoring plan.  The journey of overcoming discouragement requires courage, hope and perseverance. What if we find courage in believing the Lord has placed us in our present challenge on purpose for a purpose. We say it’s an idea worth believing and we're so glad you're here. This Week's Challenge:This week's challenge encourages you to pray for courage in facing your trials and turning to God for assistance.  Additionally, we urge you to pray for hope, fostering the belief that you can overcome challenges with God's help, as He has a plan and everything under control.  Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

Today, Cydni and Sher discuss eating too many beans and drinking powdered lemonade, which, of course, leads to Spiritual Freedom and Responsibilities. It is possible to shed past burdens and embrace the Creator's gift of freedom. Guided by guidelines, commandments, and faith, God wants us to soar to our full potential as His beautiful sons and daughters. Today's episode is  Spiritual Freedom, and we are so glad you are here.This Week's Challenge:Inspired by Pastor Daniel Groves we challenge you today to get your joy back, get in the way of other people’s storms, and change your worry to worship!Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

Today, Cydni and Sher discuss the difference between tender mercies and tender medicines. More importantly, we share our own struggles in finding calm amid the storm. Drawing inspiration from the story of Jesus calming the storm, we recount personal stories of weathering life's tempests and the solace we've found in the Lord. Today's episode is about finding God in the midst of the storm, and we're so glad you're here. This Week's Challenge:Whether you're enduring a storm or savoring the calm, seek out the "personal, individualized" tender mercies that God has specifically crafted for your life.Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

Today Cydni and Sher ponder over the strongly encouraged biblical command to be of good cheer. They ask “But why? Why not be of Good Rage, Good Caffeine Intake, or Good Nap Breaks?” Together they pull from favorite personal stories and recent studies to motivate us to be of good cheer no matter what life is serving up that day. Today’s episode is Be of Good cheer and we are so glad you are here. This Week's Challenge:Study after study is proving the simple act of writing down 3 things you are sincerely grateful for will significantly improve your overall outlook and mood. We challenge you to write down with intention 3 things in your life you are grateful for. Do this for 2 weeks and see if you feel a little more cheer. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

Who would have guessed that an increase of self worth, ability to plan for the future, a sense of self,  and the resistance to illness are all benefits of knowing our family history ? Today Cydni unintentionally gets explicit. Sher reveals her long line of strong women who refuse to back down and are always packing. We invite you to join our journey into the past, and who knows, you might just find the inspiration to explore your own family history. The endless list of benefits may just surprise you!  Today’s episode is Family History and we are so glad you are here. This Week's Challenge:We challenge you to download and sign up for a free family history app. Dig in and find at least one ancestor in your family line. Try to even find a story. Journal how you feel about it. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

“What is it called if a mom gets kidnapped” asked Cydni’s 10 year old, “It’s called a vacation she replied. What do you call it when Sher spends the weekend at the ER? We will also refer to it as a vacation. A very expensive vacation.Cydni and Sher practice the pause this week. You can’t always decide what unexpected event may come your way but you can pause and decide how you will react. Today they address Pearson’s Law “When performance is measured, performance improves.” Together they measure some of their own performances on past challenges. Today’s episode is a Challenge Review and we are so glad you are here. This Week's Challenge:This week we challenge you to measure your own performance. What is something you’ve told yourself you would improve? We challenge you to reflect, measure then adjust as needed  to start seeing real improvements in your life. Recommit to something that is good for your heart and soul. How can you improve your space? Do that. Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

Today Cydni and Sher are talking Greatness. They share stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things because greatness is not reserved for only a select few. No! Greatness is in each and everyone of us. So wake up, make your bed, pour yourself a bowl of Tony the Tiger’s Frosted Flakes and get inspired to make your own circus the great masterpiece it is. Today’s episode is Individual Greatness and we are so glad you are here. This Week's Challenge:Can the process of changing your life really be as simple as starting each day off with a made bed like Admiral McRaven suggests? We challenge you to put his advice to the test. Make your bed at least 7 days in a row. Will accomplishing one small task at a time lead to an accomplished day? Accept the challenge and find out!Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

Remember the first day of school, the nervous anxiety of meeting new classmates, forming friendships, and building relationships? We're taking you back there only applying it to the here and the now. Today we talk about the importance of relationships and the very real epidemic we face of loneliness even in a socially connected world. Cydni tries to say the word statistics and Sher uses the bleep function to keep this PG.  Today’s episode is building better relationships and we are so glad you are here!!This Week's Challenge:Recent studies suggest more than 33% of people experience severe loneliness. This week we challenge you to start up a conversation with someone new. Reach out to a friend and reconnect. Tell a friend how much they mean to you. With just a hello or friendly smile we can close the gap of loneliness.Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

What if you had the power to transform evil into good? In today’s episode Cydni and Sher draw strength from their own stories, from history and from the ever inspiring Maya Angelou to prove time and time again good wins. God wins. We each have the power to choose good over evil, to see God’s hand when it seems we are alone and above all to have another serving of funeral potatoes. This week’s episode is Overcoming Evil with Good and we are so glad you are here!This Week's ChallengeWe challenge you to pick one of the following to feed the good in you!  Choose one and do it today! Work on being healthy. Read the scriptures and other positive books. Ask for a blessing. Seek help from religious leaders. Fast. Be with good friends and family. Listen to good music. Set goals. Spend time in silence. Write down things you are grateful for.Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions

The reason the quote “everyone is fighting their own battles” sticks around through each generation is because it is truth. It’s a reminder for each of us to extend grace to those in our reach. It’s also a reminder to allow grace to be extended in our own lives.Today Sher defines grace from a kindergarten’s handbook to help us adults understand. Cydni shares the humbling experience that helped her to see outside her own battle. Yes we are all fighting our personal battles, but we do not have to do it alone. Today’s topic is Extending Grace and we are so glad you are here. This Weeks Challenge:We challenge you to learn to “Practice the Pause,” a thought by Lori Deschene. Choose to act in a way you can be proud of instead of reacting in a state of emotion. Act in grace. “Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing.” This week before you react, “Practice the Pause.”Sponsor: Finley Law Firm -  Comprehensive Estate Planning Be prepared for the expected and the unexpected.Take the first step to peace of mind now.Click here for a free consultation with Chris Finley. Be sure to ask him how he behaved in Sher's 9th grade class!Show NotesDrip-Drip Drop, Words and  Music by  Matt HoilandClick here© CS Productions