Podcast Episode 304 – The Secret Ingredient That Binds Growth and Success Together

Podcast Episode 304 – The Secret Ingredient That Binds Growth and Success Together

In this episode, Heather Bunch, the Courageous Coach, explores the necessity of cultivating a support system of like-minded people to help you navigate toward fulfilling your dreams and goals without losing momentum. She navigates through the importance of fostering accountability, finding mentors, embracing the nourishment community offers and cherishing true friendships.

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Podcast Episode 202 - 5 Lessons I Learned From My Cat

Podcast Episode 202 - 5 Lessons I Learned From My Cat

Have you ever encountered a problem because you didn’t stop to think about it before you jumped into something?

Are you struggling to find a solution to a big problem you have?

Would you like to know how to become smarter?

Continuing our series on lessons I learned from my pets. You can find wisdom in the darnedest places. It’s time for 5 Lessons I Learned From My Cat.

Today is for you if…

  • If you desire more wisdom, know how to navigate life’s sticky situations.

  • If you struggle with acting first and then thinking later.

  • If you’re ready to apply what you’re learning so you can enjoy life more.

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Podcast Episode 145 - Overcoming Fear pt 5 - You can't be courageous alone

Podcast Episode 145 - Overcoming Fear pt 5 - You can't be courageous alone

Have you been working on developing your mindset, discipline and courage, but you still feel like something's missing?

Do you want to fulfill your dreams and goals but still find yourself hiding?

Do you ever feel alone on your journey?

Today we're talking about the final key that binds together everything that we've learned over the last four episodes so we can overcome fear, so we can stop hiding, show up fully ourselves and fulfill our God-given purpose.

Today is for you if:

  • If you're ready to stop hiding.

  • If you need accountability to get done what you want to do for yourself.

  • If you are tired of doing this journeying alone and need support and encouragement to keep going.

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Podcast Episode 122 - What can the Grinch Who Stole Christmas teach you about your relationships

Podcast Episode 122 - What can the Grinch Who Stole Christmas teach you about your relationships

Do you hate Christmas, and you don’t know quite the reason?

Or do you obsess about the Christmas season going overboard, over budget and over-stressed?

Or maybe you go with the flow to avoid the Christmas conflict?

Today we’re continuing our Christmas movie series and talking about what the Grinch Who Stole Christmas can teach us about our relationships.

So, I’m talking to you today if:

  • If you’re ready to discover the true joy of Christmas…and life.

  • If you’re ready to let go of the stress and strains of the Christmas seasons…and life.

  • If you want to enjoy life for yourself.

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Podcast Episode 120 - Who else wants close friends?

Podcast Episode 120 - Who else wants close friends?

Do you struggle with believing in yourself?

Do you have a friend who sticks closer than a “brother,” or do you feel like a lone wolf?

Do you have a dream but going nowhere fast?

Today is for you:

  • If you desire to live life to the full!

  • If you need help believing in yourself.

  • If you feel alone and need a friend…or two or three.

Friends, we all need them…

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How To Be The Friend You Need – To Yourself


How To Be The Friend You Need – To Yourself


Last post, we talked about how we can encourage others. But, you know, there’s one more person that needs encouraging…You.

We all have moments of discouragement, trouble, and hopelessness. Who’s there for you when you are going through the muck? Even if you answer no one, you can still find the encouragement you need.

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How To Be The Friend You Need

How To Be The Friend You Need

God created us for deep, nourishing friendships. But, do you ever shy away from these relationships? How do you even have life-giving friendships? Today, I’d like to share one way to develop how we can be “a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24) 


Hebrews 10:25 NLT

And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

This scripture doesn't just remind you to go to church. It’s also about encouraging other believers.

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Are Close Friendships Worth The Effort? Or, Is The Pain Not Worth It? Part 2

Are Close Friendships Worth The Effort? Or, Is The Pain Not Worth It? Part 2

Have you ever struggled with developing friendships? Last post we talked about whether it was worth it to develop close friendships.

We need quality, healthy friendships. We were built for it.

Proverbs 27:17 NIV

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Our own faith blossoms as we witness another's life in Christ.

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Are Close Friendships Worth The Effort? Or, Is The Pain Not Worth It? Part 1

Are Close Friendships Worth The Effort? Or, Is The Pain Not Worth It? Part 1

What do you think of when you hear the word friendship?

Does it bring a smile to your face? Or, does it remind you of pains from the past?

Can you say that you have a “friend that sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24)? Or, do you struggle to think of anyone in your life like that?

Friendships have been a hard thing for me for decades.

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