Episode 14 - Encouragement Pt 2: Verbal Affirmation

Today’s episode is a little different - it’s a heart-to-heart. A real, honest conversation with someone  who knows me better than anyone else = my wife, Tammy. If you’ve ever struggled to encourage others… If the words don’t come easily, or you feel like you’re not good at saying the “right thing”… this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into the power of verbal affirmation - not as a performance, but as a practice of love, leadership, and spiritual connection. You don’t have to be poetic. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present - and willing to speak life. Let’s talk about what it means to encourage the people closest to us… especially when it doesn’t come naturally. This episode is all about verbal affirmation - how to speak life with clarity, intention, and truth in a world full of noise and negativity. Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, mentoring a friend, or trying to believe in yourself again, these practical insights and phrases will help you build courage in others - without hype, flattery, or false praise. You'll learn: • Why affirmation shapes identity more than correction ever could • How to give specific, situational, and future-focused encouragement • What to say to someone who’s struggling, showing growth, or feeling unseen • How to affirm people without sounding cheesy or cliché • A full Verbal Affirmation Cheat Sheet with sentence starters you can use today You don’t need a stage or a title to be influential - you just need to speak what’s true at the right time. 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start using your voice to build others back up—one word at a time.