Brandon and Darci explore the difference between performative religious practices and transformative spiritual experiences, reflecting on their personal journeys since leaving organized religion.

• Defining spirituality as the practice of love and deep connection
• Community as both the benefit and shadow side of religious participation
• Moving from viewing oneself as broken to recognizing inherent wholeness
• The body as an altar and spiritual guide that never lies
• Meditation as a tool for excavation rather than escape
• The danger of spiritual outsourcing and abandoning one's inner knowing
• Finding spirituality in everyday moments and human connections
• Intimate relationships as the ultimate spiritual training ground
• The sacred nature of suffering and its role in transformation
• Presence as the core of spiritual practice

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[00:00:00] Performative vs. Transformative Spirituality
[00:03:42] What We Miss About Religion
[00:11:33] Community and Confirmation Bias
[00:21:45] Defining Modern Spirituality
[00:31:00] From Broken to Whole: Shifting Paradigms
[00:38:44] Body as Altar: Meditation and Self-Discovery
[00:47:49] Avoiding Spiritual Outsourcing
[00:54:47] Living Authentically as Spiritual Practice
[01:04:27] Finding Spirituality in Human Connection

Ashley Baird shares her incredible journey as a breast cancer survivor, mother of five, and community builder who transformed her diagnosis into a mission to help others.

• Diagnosed at age 36 with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer after finding a lump the day after Christmas
• Given only a 20% chance of successful treatment and a prognosis of approximately two years to live
• Fought through aggressive chemotherapy while parenting five children, including a three-year-old daughter
• Experienced what she describes as miracles throughout her treatment journey, including access to life-saving medications
• Created the nonprofit "Battle of the Breasts" to support women fighting breast cancer in her community
• Found deepened faith and spirituality through her cancer journey, learning to "nestle, not wrestle" with her circumstances
• Discovered that allowing herself to be vulnerable and accept help from others was one of the greatest challenges
• Transformed her perspective on parenting and life priorities, focusing on meaningful moments with her family
• Defied all medical odds to survive more than ten years after her initial diagnosis
• Continues to use her experience to bring hope and support to others facing similar battles

Join us at Battle of the Breasts on September 27th to support women currently fighting breast cancer. Visit battleofthebreasts.org to sign up a team, become a sponsor, or make a donation.

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Find Battle Of The Breasts here:
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Instagram: @battle.of.the.breasts
Email: ashley@battleofthebreasts.org

[00:00:00] Introduction to Ashley's Journey
[00:09:15] The Moment Everything Changed
[00:20:32] The Diagnosis and Breaking News
[00:33:16] Finding Purpose in the Battle
[00:46:35] When Family Becomes Your Why
[01:00:20] The Spiritual Journey Through Cancer
[01:14:15] Changing Perspectives on Parenting
[01:28:30] The Medical Battle Against All Odds
[01:45:05] Battle of the Breasts: Creating Legacy

Former NFL quarterback John Beck shares his remarkable journey from undersized, late-developing young athlete to BYU football star and NFL draft pick, revealing the psychological dimensions of high performance and resilience through life's inevitable challenges.

• The importance of having a clear vision and unwavering belief from a young age
• How parental influence shaped Beck's work ethic and mindset for success
• Experiencing the underdog mindset and using it as motivation rather than limitation
• The psychological balancing act of caring deeply while letting go of outcomes
• Why comparing yourself to others at young ages is counterproductive
• Beck's experience as BYU quarterback, including the famous "answered prayer" play
• The unexpected adversity and disappointment of his NFL career

Remember, it's not about that—it's about conditioning yourself to be willing to do what it takes and to love it.

Join us for our couples retreat "More Than Love" on September 19-21 in Brian Head, Utah, where you'll learn to heal unconscious patterns, regulate your nervous system, and step into your divine masculine and feminine energy. Visit the link in our show notes to apply.

Guided meditation:
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[00:00:00] Finding Purpose Through Adversity
[00:13:34] Growing Up in Mesa: Family Influences
[00:24:20] Performance Mindset and Youth Athletics
[00:39:17] The BYU Quarterback Experience
[00:55:29] NFL Career: Challenges and Disappointments
[01:11:47] Finding Balance: Faith in Professional Sports
[01:22:15] Life Lessons from Football
[01:31:40] Parenting and Perspective
[01:39:46] What Truly Matters in Life