About this episode

The episode discusses how our choices are often predetermined by our preparation and experiences in life.

The path we choose is often chosen before we get to the moment of choice. Preparation concerning who we are, whose we are and what we choose to be remove the debate in a critical or uncomfortable moment. Life lived is life learned. Every experience has facts, concepts and applications. These arestories from the eclectic life of Lonnie Jones, Licensed ProfessionalCounselor, Minister, SWAT Team Chaplain, Outdoor Enthusiast, Quixotic Jedi andholder of an honorary doctorate from the University of Adversity. To Support this podcast projectplease send gifts via Venmo @Lonnie-Jones-19 or use Cash App$Lonniejones3006. Please follow us and share. Want lonnie to speak at yourevent? Contact: lonjones@bellsouth.net Check out YouTube for thelive eye view while the episode was being recorded. Also look for archived lessons, Skits, and videosshowing/explaining some of the rope stuff we talk about. YouTube.com/@LonnieJones Visit www.lonniejones.org to find links tooriginal art, swag, 550guys and the following books: "Cognitive SpiritualDevelopment: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem";"Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space";"Pedagogue&quot…

People in this episode

Host: Lonnie Jones

Topics covered

• choice
• preparation
• life experiences
• spirituality
• personal development

Keywords

• predetermined paths
• life choices
• spiritual growth
• Lonnie Jones
• personal experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Adversity

Books & works: Cognitive Spiritual Development: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem, Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space, Pedagogue, If I Were a Mouse, The Selfish Rill, a story about a decision

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