28/07/2024
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In a world that can lean towards “what about me” look at ways think “what about them”
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24/07/2024
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE ⏰
TIME… Our most valuable resource that we so often forget.
It’s very easy to fall into the trap of saying “I WILL DO IT WHEN X HAPPENS”.
God gives each one of us the opportunity to wake up every day and CHOOSE his purpose.
Choose to live with an abundant mindset and God will honor that.
04/06/2024
I could use your help.
If you could take just a second, it would mean a lot to me if you could go LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE to any of these platforms it would help me out tremendously.
I am trying to build my podcast audience. I am really passionate about having conversations about mental health and helping share stories about how we all struggle.
I know through this podcast, I have had multiple people share with me how it has impacted them.
I just want to maximize my impact I feel I have been called to share, I am really bad at asking for help, but this is something that would mean a lot.
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07/03/2024
We have a guy in our men’s group that is in the US on a Visa. Under circum out of his control, he has been put in a very hard situation where me needs to raise money to help him renew his visa.
PABEL and his wife are truly amazing humans. If you feel led, check out the link and consider donating to PABEL.
Our Christian men's group has been moved by Pabel and his family. He has a tremendous influence o… John Yingling needs your support for Pabel's Visa Extension
24/12/2023
Merry Christmas From Me & My Mini
If you ever wondered what my why is besides God, this little girl is the answer.
I don’t know what changes inside of you when you become a father, but it’s truly remarkable how much my daughter has changed me as a man. I thank God for her every day and can’t wait to see what the next year has to UNPACK.
21/11/2023
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03/06/2023
Life is a beautiful catastrophe.
The movements we try to control, in relation to others, become one large boulder unmovable by our own strength.
The only real strength required is that control in relation to ourselves and our relationship, and surrender.
The more we attempt to believe in the fact that we have control over things God has not placed in our realm of responsibility, the larger, harder the beautiful catastrophe becomes.
Allowing His power and substantial peace to overwhelm the attempt of natural control becomes a beautiful remedy to that thing we wish we had, which is that of control.
The reason the catastrophe is beautiful is not of our own acts, but only through the God that has given the ability to make a seeming catastrophe into something beautiful through His forgiveness and grace.
Death of ego, death of control, death of insecurities, death of failure, death of us. Life through Christ.
The beautiful catastrophe.
20/05/2023
I have reached 400 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉
05/02/2023
On this episode we are having Kris Murray as our guest. Kris is an entrepreneur in Oklahoma City that currently has a project he just started called Content Gym that concentrates on giving leaders a voice through content creation. I have known Kris personally for over a decade and we have seen some....
18/01/2023
Once upon a time there was an ancient forest. In this ancient forest there were tens of thousands of trees and living things. On the bottom of the forest floor there was a small sprout growing out of the forest bed. The sprout was the beginning of a small tree.
The small tree felt so small being around off of these massive trees that had been around for decades. As the tree grew it started wondering what it’s purpose was. The tree knew it wanted to grow as big and tall as possible so it could be like all the other trees.
One day the tree was in deep thought and noticed the weather changing fast. As the weather changed a storm blew in. The larger trees normally took the brunt of the storms, but all the leaves had fallen for the season and there was no cover. Out of nowhere a strike of lighting came down and struck the young tree! At first all the tree could feel was pain, then it felt a burning feeling it had never felt before. The tree was on fire from the lighting strike. Fires were common to the forest, but the young tree has never been close.
As the fire burned all the young tree could do was think why me? Why did the lightning strike me? Why not any of the other trees? Am I going to ever be the same? Is this where it all ends?
Just as the tree through there was no hope, a powerful downpour came and doused the tree from it’s fire and the cool mist brought the end to the fire spreading. Even though the rain came and the damage stopped spreading the lighting strike had left it’s mark. The tree would never be the same.
Over the years the tree slowly healed from the lighting strike, however, it’s growth had ben stunned immensely. The tree lost hope of ever being one of the strong and powerful trees because of the amount of damage the fire had caused. Because it had damage it also drew insects and disease that grew on trees that were not healthy. The tree was hopeless and thought, I will never be of any value to the forest.
One day along came walking a man with an axe his hand. The tree had seen men like these before and normally they would use the axe to remove trees from the forest. The next thing the tree knew the man was standing at the base of the tree staring at it with a deep gaze. The man slowly ran his hand across the tree and especially seemed interested in the area of the lightning strike. The tree wondered why anyone would ever be interested in it.
The next thing the tree felt was a painful strike at the base of the tree. The man was using the axe to slowly cut the base of the tree. With each blow the tree trembled and thought, “this is it, this is how I die in utter shame”.
After many blows the man moved back as the tree fell to the forest ground with a thunderous BOOM. A big machine drove up to the tree and started cutting the tree into exactly measured slices. After making all the cuts the tree was hauled out of the forest far away.
The tree didn’t understand what the man could possibly want with the ugly and damaged part of itself. Once the man arrived at his destination, he slowly removed the piece of wood. The tree noticed how the man gently ran his hand across the scars of it’s grain. The tree just could not understand why anyone would want the ugliest part of the entire tree.
Through the next few weeks the man slowly removed the exterior bark of the tree, then he took small pieces of sandpaper and slowly removed the layers off of the face of the tree. He took so many pictures and took so much care of the tree and the tree just couldn’t understand why anyone wanted anything to do with it.
The very last day the man put a coating on the tree that felt like armor and then loaded the tree back onto his truck and started another long journey. The tree was so confused at this point that it started to think back over all of the years it had taken to get at this point.
The truck pulled up to a giant gate, it slowly opened. It then followed the longest driveway possible to the largest and most beautiful house imaginable. The tree was then unloaded by 10 men off of the truck and then wrapped cautiously in a soft cloth and slowly moved into the center of the most extravagant and beautiful hall in the entire world. A beautiful steel base was in place to display the piece of wood in the middle of the hall. After the cloth was removed the tree looked up and there was a GIANT mirror on the ceiling. The tree did not want to look because of how terrible the scar had been. But then, it slowly peeked, and what it saw was not anything close to what it remembered.
You see, something happens when trees get scars in the forest, it creates a beautiful and distinctive pattern that can ONLY happen through the process of injury. Because the tree had been struck by lighting the grain of the tree had grown back even stronger and more beautiful than any other tree in the forest.
The man, that had seen the tree, was the worlds most prominent craftsman that had been tasked with finding the most beautiful tree in the forest, to build the most beautiful table ever built in the world. The man picked the injured tree. Not because it was like all the other trees, not because it was symmetrical, not because it it was the tallest tree. He picked the tree because it’s wounds had made it the most unique and beautiful grain ever seen.
In life, we all go through hard times. Sometimes none of it makes sense. It’s really easy to fall into the trap of not having any self worth and not thinking we are of any value. But, the reality is that there is beauty in our scars. Greatness can come from our wounds and our hurts. The choice is ours, we can either wallow and choose to allow our scars to hurt us even more as we progress through a painful life. Or, we can choose to accept our scars and our imperfections and allow God to transform us into the beautiful being that he sees and loves unconditionally.
You are beautiful, just the way you are, NEVER forget that.
15/01/2023
In life we have a decision on if we want to live by Faith. I believe the more faith we invest in, the more God will give us.
27/04/2022
How brilliant was Jeff Bezos. He wanted to start an online company that sold multiple items. So, he decided to start with books because they are all around the same size so they ship easily, they all have similar price points, and book readers are some of the most passionate consumers around. He started with a niche market then expanded. Don't let your giant dreams drown by starting your swim in the middle of the ocean.
22/04/2022
“The way to deal with it is not to wallow in the sadness of it, it’s to deal with it directly,” he continued. “That’s a hard muscle to build because it’s very easy to be taken away by a negative thing that happens and let it affect you the next day. So, you’ve got to figure out some way to build that resilience.”
-Josh Tetrick - Just Eat
22/08/2021
Life's hard, there's no question.
It amazes me how a laughter can turn into tears, smiles can turn into hardships, moments of clarity cab be swept away by a wisp of air.
I think God has us in this place where we have moments of peace that helps us build faith for the trials ahead of us.
I know it's hard at times and we want to look back at all our mistakes or choices that lead us to this pleace. But, ultimately, we have to keep pushing forward, we have to keep our faith, and must find the silver lining in those moments of clarity to prepare us for the llan God has in store.
19/08/2021
I had a moment today at the top of a hike to just STOP AND THINK.
We get SO busy and caught up in the business of chasing money, status, appearances, and just life that we miss opportunities to really realize what we have. I mean how awesome is it that God, legit, loves you so much that he wants a relationship with you. Like the creator of the universe loves and has a plan for YOU. Like dude how epic is that??? I am inspired to start loving more and judging less.
02/08/2021
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30/07/2021
28/06/2021
THE BIGGEST LEAP OF FATH IN MY LIFE JUST HAPPENED...
Last Friday was officially my last day with Swift Services.
Timing is never perfect when it comes to taking a jump, but I do believe that this was the time God had planned for me, my wife, and our future child.
We started Swift almost 8 years ago from the ground level when we had 1 carpet cleaning van and we had no idea what we were doing.
I was given an opportunity and runway to help build, in my opinion, one of the most diverse service companies in Oklahoma City. I will be forever grateful for the confidence that was entrusted to me over the years.
I am proud that Swift grew from barely scraping by to a 3 division company with 16 of the most wonderful people I have ever been able to work with.
The amazing thing about the growth over the years is, when I started, I wanted and thought everything Swift did was about ME and how I looked. I found over the years, with a lot of patience from others around me, that growth is absolutely not about 1 person but the effort of a team.
The relationships I built during my time with Swift will forever be embedded in my life and I understand why God had me there.
WHATS NEXT?
I am going to take about 2 weeks just to breath and reflect on the last 8 years of my life.
Some of you have noticed I launched a woodworking business Coined By Coury Designs doing custom luxury pieces out of renewable hardwoods. I am going to slowly build this company and see how far God takes it.
If you want to catch up or have any questions about my future plans please reach out!
In closing, I fully trust that God has closed this door to open another one that is beyond anything I could imagine.
God Bless
19/05/2021
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30/04/2021
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28/04/2021
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Anxiety & Depression S2 E4 Release UNPACKING: Life Unexpected FT @abuchner88 SPOTIFY - APPLE PODCASTS - AMAZON MUSIC - YT On this episode of the Backpack Theory Podcast, host Adam speaks with Alex Buckner. Alex talks about his transition from ministry into therapy, highlighting the life lessons and unexpected shifts he experienced along this journey. They explore the influence of the service industry as a foundation for understanding human psychology and developing interpersonal skills. Both men share personal experiences in this sector, emphasizing its resilience-building aspect. The conversation turns to the importance of genuine community interaction and transparency. It is suggested that such interactions trigger oxytocin release, fostering wellness. Alex also emphasizes valuing individual presence over physical appearances. Alex reflects on his personal experience with grief, particularly following his brother’s loss. He discusses not grappling with grief in solitude but reaching out to others. He commends his wife’s support and kindness during these challenging times. Finally, they delve into the importance of therapy and address the financial barriers that might deter people from it. Alex encourages listeners to embrace unexpected events and seek community during challenging times, underlining the healing power of supportive environments. Instagram: ABuchner88 (private) Email: [email protected] Bio: Alex is an LPC-Candidate who works at Verite Counseling in Edmond, OK. Alex has spent most of his career in service to others through ministry, non-profit work and now in the mental health field. He enjoys meaningful conversations, laughter and chips and dips. Alex has been married for 10 years and has three small children. #mentalhealth #backpacktheorypodcast #adamcoury #menshealth #womenshealth #healing #fear #anxiety #growth #acceptance #faith #fear #depression #overcoming #strength
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