Leaning Toward Wisdom

Leaning Toward Wisdom

Modern Tales Of An Ancient Pursuit

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May 20, 2026 39 mins

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There comes a point in life when too many people decide improvement is behind them. But growth, wisdom, curiosity, and meaningful change are still available — no matter your age. In this episode of Leaning Toward Wisdom, I explore why staying teachable, engaged, and willing to improve may be one of the greatest advantages of growing older.

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April 20, 2026 43 mins

People. They’re the problem. 😉

Not all people, but most people.

Then there’s ME. Maybe the biggest problem of all.

Forever, my wife has urged me to lower my expectations, accusing me of expecting too much. Most often, the context is somebody’s behavior or performance. I’ll remark, “I think he could have done better.” To which she’ll reply, “I’m not sure he could have.” Sh...

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Thank you. For watching. For listening. For being part of the small band of folks who give their time and attention. It’s not a small thing to me. I hope it serves you in some way, too!

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March 3, 2026 36 mins

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February 13, 2026 36 mins

Sacrifice.

Self-control.

Self-discipline.

Temperance.

Repentance.

They’re all part of a life devoted to deprivation – a life devoted to not serving self, but a life devoted to improving self.

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February 5, 2026 62 mins

An important link: https://www.youtube.com/c/LetthebiblespeakTv

Spiritual, professional, and personal – those are the areas of life. And I need to put in the work to improve them all.

Because I don’t want another year, I want a new, better year!

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• My central digital hub: RandyCantrell.com

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December 31, 2025 68 mins

As we close out the final day of 2025, it seems fitting to engage in two of my favorite activities: reflection and anticipation.

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My other shows are GrowGreat.com (a city government leadership show) and HotSpringsVillageInsideOut.com (a show about retiring, living, and thriving inside Hot Springs Village, Arkansas).

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December 29, 2025 23 mins

Happy New Year!

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December 15, 2025 31 mins

Today’s topic has preoccupied (and occupied) my thoughts for decades. Boys. Girls. Men. Women. Our differences. Our wants, needs and desires. Those things we crave most. From one another, as husbands and wives. Our duties and opportunities to serve each other. To make a difference for this person we love most.

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October 31, 2025 68 mins

Once we were young.

Now, we’re old. Okay, older.

Being older is good. Often, it’s great!

She was always gorgeous. I was always smitten. Madly in love.

The love affair began on Wednesday night, July 2, 1975. During a church camp meeting in Oklahoma. I asked her out on a date following church services that night. She said yes.

That orange car in the picture was our chariot. We drove around a bit. Talked a lot. Probably w...

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October 9, 2025 25 mins

Let’s discuss some important words:

Regrets
Wondering
Wholesome
Sacrifice
Restraint
Self-Control
Struggle
Discipline

They all can help us understand and practice wholesomeness.

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Show notes? Nah. You don’t need ’em. Not for this episode.

Enjoy!

Randy

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August 21, 2025 27 mins

Today’s episode is about something we’ve all experienced, often without realizing it at the time: not knowing you’re in trouble.

Not because you didn’t see the warning signs—but because you couldn’t, or maybe you wouldn’t. Pride, foolishness, selfishness—they can all blind us. And sometimes, the most dangerous trouble is the kind we don’t know we’re in.

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Your Story Is Their Inheritance

Why documenting your life may be the most powerful gift you leave behind

“When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” – African proverb

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Are you overwhelmed, overloaded, and constantly feeling behind? You’re not alone. Let’s explore the anxiety that comes from having too many responsibilities, too many projects, and too little clarity. Okay, more precisely, I’ll share with you my recurring sense of overwhelm in hopes it can help you with yours.

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July 24, 2025 29 mins

I know, I’ve been a dog on a bone with this. Some might say, “You’re beating a dead horse!” Maybe. And maybe that’s the method to my madness in the past few episodes.

Do you know about the dead horse theory?

It’s had a long-standing place in management lore. It goes like this, according to the Internet.

The “Dead Horse Theory” is a satirical metaphor that il...

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July 9, 2025 41 mins

No notes today. No excuse. I’m just lazy today.

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June 23, 2025 54 mins

When we learn that our behavior and choices belong entirely to us and are independent of what others do, it’s the road less traveled to becoming a better person. Rare are the people who have made up their minds to behave like that, likely because it demands a willingness to suffer wrong and move on to do what’s right. No matter what.

Self-discipline is at the heart of enduring suffering, sacrificing, exercising grace an...

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