The PowerBreak Podcast

Program 190 – SHOW NOTES (2022 – 12)

Show date – 3/22/22

THE Q&A FORMAT

1. OPEN with Tease

(Bob) “This is the PowerBreak Podcast, number 190 titled:

Exceedingly

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– I’m Bob Brubaker along with JT as we hope you will stay tuned as we seek to give you a little power in this break to help you succeed in the race of life.”

2. (JT) This is the – PowerBreak Podcast – with a focus on the spiritual, the mental, and the physical aspects – all to help you succeed in the race of life. For show notes from today’s podcast go to bobbrubaker.com and follow the link for the PowerBreak podcast.

3. Welcome – Bob and JT – chit chat about life, walk with God, training, etc.

BB&JT: Plea and thank you for ratings and review & for spreading the word via social media and word of mouth…

BB –  We are talking today about … “Exceedingly”…

So JT What does your mind bring up when I say the word, “Exceedingly?”

JT answers and ask Bob the same question

4. Bob – POINT: Sometimes people over use superlatives … but when it comes to God, you can’t go wrong to be reminded that even superlatives are still too small…

Ephesians 3:20–21 (KJV) — 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

5. JT ------ OK THEN LET’S TALK SOME MORE ABOUT THAT as we bring up… WHAT’S NEW –  as we open Bob’s recent blog from bobbrubaker.com …

Exceedingly

6. Presentation and discussion of Bob’s published article,

• Bob and JT discuss highlights of the PowerBreak blog

Exceedingly

Bob concludes with “The PowerBreak blog is found at bobbrubaker.com”             ((((:03 PAUSE))))

7. JT – What’s happening Bob? What would you like our listeners to know about this week?

8. Bob – Relief In Suffering –… & Sermon link on the website.

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9. JT – This is the PowerBreak Podcast, I’m JT along with Bob Brubaker and this is the  –– time for some questions and answers. Feel free to submit your questions by EMAIL TO JT@bobbrubaker.com and we’ll get to the answer on an upcoming PowerBreak. Podcast…

10. JT – Question ONE - FROM THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF LIFE….

Were you recommending we drop modern translations and go back to the KJV?

11. Bob

No. I was just demonstrating the more colorful language in the KJV, especially when it comes to superlatives when it comes to God and His work. Superlatives that seem to draw us up to new heights of understanding…

Ephesians 3:20–21 (KJV) — 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

2 Corinthians 4:17 (KJV) — 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

2 Peter 1:3–4 (KJV) — 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Anytime you are talking about God, His word or promises, as well as His work then superlatives are NOT wrong … you soon realize most super superlative is NOT enough …. And it just so happens that the KJV’s use of exceeding or exceedingly seems to kick it up a few notches more than other translations.

12. JT – Question Two… “FROM THE MENTAL ASPECT”

How do these superlatives help us mentally?

13. Bob

We all get stuck in a rut… and if we aren’t careful we focus on the negative so much that we begin to spiral down in our thinking… and mentally we need a good swift kick in the backside to get us out of the rut in our thought life.

Superlatives help us to climb out of the pit and refocus upon God, His work,. And His promises.

Romans 12:2 (ESV) — 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

14. (JT) Third Question …. Turning to the physical aspect of life….

Let’s talk about training in the dark, and let’s focus on running. With the time change happening that means early morning training SUCH AS running will probably be in the dark for a number of weeks… so what are some safety precautions and other tips for training in the dark?

BB & JT discuss ---

1. Multiple lights and reflectors or reflective clothing. Assume people will NOT see you.
2. Know your course and stick to it. It’s not time to explore in the dark. ((viz. dogs, rough pavement, etc.))
3. If possible DO NOT RUN ALONE… you are more likely to be seen and you are less likely to be a victim…
4. Change your routes from your normal daytime routes if they are safer … with street lights, etc.
5. Do not rely upon your watch information. Looking down at your watch takes your eyes off the surface and you may trip.
6. Maximize your exposure to sun sometime during the day… you need it for melatonin production and other benefits
7. Don’t feel bad about supplementing or substituting with a treadmill or running in the pool.

• How about you JT

Bob’s final comment – It takes discipline ….

Point: DISCIPLINE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE --- in all aspects of life

Closing statement Bob…. “check out today’s show notes at bobbrubaker.com and click on the PowerBreak podcast – today’s show is 190.

15. JT – Submit your questions by EMAIL to JT@bobbrubaker.com and listen for OUR answer on an upcoming PowerBreak Podcast (((:03 pause)))

16. (((commercial by Bob))) --- Relief In Suffering

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