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Paul Weigel is a father, a six-time Ironman triathlete, a college professor, and a self-described professional dabbler. A lover of the outdoors and hiking, he spent much of his life in the Pacific Northwest, finishing countless races and climbing many mountains including Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Adams. Now living in Arizona, he is exploring different ventures while checking things off his bucket list with regularity. But his real passion, and his real inspiration, is creating unforgettable memories with his daughter.
LINKS:Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author who specializes in topics of faith, mental health, and relationships. She is known for her insightful writing on emotional and spiritual well-being, blending her clinical expertise with a compassionate, faith-based perspective. Debra's works often explore themes such as dating, marriage, self-care, and personal growth, with a focus on helping readers navigate life's challenges while deepening their faith. She is the author of several popular books, including True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Are You Really OK?, offering practical advice for building healthy, Christ-centered relationships. Debra also hosts a podcast, "Love + Relationships," where she continues to share her wisdom on living a balanced and fulfilling life.
LINKS:You can thrive and live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. And you can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally.
Related Links:I explore the essential yet often overlooked practice of resting, a cornerstone of thriving in all facets of life. Through personal reflection and experiences, I emphasize the multi-dimensional aspects of rest—spiritual, emotional, and physical—that together, support a vibrant and fulfilling existence.
You can thrive and live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. And you can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally.
The closer a courageous, rooted, and thriving woman gets to realizing her life's purpose, the more she understands that abundant living is nothing like what she once thought it was. It's not perfect circumstances; it's perfect peace within those circumstances. Thriving Beyond Belief gives women practical tools to improve every relationship they have by doing the hard work of knowing "the real you" and learning to be vulnerable. Deep satisfaction comes from women knowing who they are, overcoming their fears, facing the difficult stuff of life, and making lasting change. And it all starts with the journey of knowing and understanding who God made them to be.
No matter where you've come from, what you've experienced in the past, or the mistakes you've made—you can learn to thrive the rest of your life. This book shows you how.
Related Links:You can thrive and live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. And you can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally.
The closer a courageous, rooted, and thriving woman gets to realizing her life's purpose, the more she understands that abundant living is nothing like what she once thought it was. It's not perfect circumstances; it's perfect peace within those circumstances. Thriving Beyond Belief gives women practical tools to improve every relationship they have by doing the hard work of knowing "the real you" and learning to be vulnerable. Deep satisfaction comes from women knowing who they are, overcoming their fears, facing the difficult stuff of life, and making lasting change. And it all starts with the journey of knowing and understanding who God made them to be.
No matter where you've come from, what you've experienced in the past, or the mistakes you've made—you can learn to thrive the rest of your life. This book shows you how.
Related Links:No matter where you've come from, what you've experienced in the past, or the mistakes you've made—you can learn to thrive the rest of your life. This book shows you how.
Related Links:I explore the essential yet often overlooked practice of resting, a cornerstone of thriving in all facets of life. Through personal reflection and experiences, I emphasize the multi-dimensional aspects of rest—spiritual, emotional, and physical—that together, support a vibrant and fulfilling existence.
You can thrive and live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. And you can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally.
The closer a courageous, rooted, and thriving woman gets to realizing her life's purpose, the more she understands that abundant living is nothing like what she once thought it was. It's not perfect circumstances; it's perfect peace within those circumstances. Thriving Beyond Belief gives women practical tools to improve every relationship they have by doing the hard work of knowing "the real you" and learning to be vulnerable. Deep satisfaction comes from women knowing who they are, overcoming their fears, facing the difficult stuff of life, and making lasting change. And it all starts with the journey of knowing and understanding who God made them to be.
No matter where you've come from, what you've experienced in the past, or the mistakes you've made—you can learn to thrive the rest of your life. This book shows you how.
Related Links:Jessica and her husband Greg are herald as adoption advocates across New York State. After adopting a sibling group of two from foster care in 2015, they discovered the massive need for foster and adoptive parents.
They founded All 4 One Adoption Awareness, an organization focused on highlighting the 110,000 children in foster care who are freed to be adopted and need a forever family. For three years straight, Jessica has promoted and organized a 110 mile run across St. Lawrence County which is held on National Adoption Day to raise awareness for this need.
Jessica was a contestant on Season 8 of NBC's American Ninja Warrior where she shared her story and passion for adoption. She was featured in Runner's World Magazine in 2018 for attempting to run 110 miles through a snowstorm on National Adoption Day. Jessica has the privilege of presenting a TEDx Talk in November 2020 entitled, "How to Win at the Race Called Life".
When Jessica is not running marathons or after her children, she also loves reading, Tim Hortons, and kayaking with her family.
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