Trim the Wick

Trim the Wick

Join Dan and Becky James on Trim the Wick, the podcast that's igniting hearts and strengthening relationships. With over 25 years of ministry experience and a passion for helping believers thrive, Dan and Becky share biblically sound advice on marriage, family, relationships, and life. Tune in for practical insights, inspiring stories, and tips to keep your flame burning bright. Don't miss out - subscribe now and trim away the distractions to focus on what truly matters!

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May 5, 2026 9 mins

This is the first of our new series called "quick hits." These podcast will be 5-10 mins focusing on different quick hit topics and ideas. We will be continuing our long form soon.

You have a goal, now you need to get there. You do your research, you make your plans and start on your path and miss your goal. Why because of lack of execution. We talk about what we can do to make sure we execute our plans to reach our goals....

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 The podcast episode, "DISC: What Motivates You," hosted by Dan James, marks the show's return with a new focus on leadership, personal development, and motivation, often featuring solo hosting. The core of the episode is a talk Dan delivered using the DISC model—developed by Dr. William Moulton Marston—to explain how different personality styles are motivated, arguing that people leave jobs due to poor interpersonal...

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November 11, 2025 26 mins

The podcast, hosted by Dan, marks the relaunch of the show after a break, announcing that future episodes will feature solo content, interviews with business leaders, and segments with "Becky," focusing on business growth, professional development, and leadership. The core belief driving the show is that everyone is a leader with a purpose, even if they don't realize it. The show is also expanding from audio to full ...

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Have you ever done something or been a part of something that just blows you away? This week we share our experience at the International Maxwell Conference 2025. This was a time of challenge and inspiration that changed Becky and I forever. Join us as we share and hopefully will inspire you.

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This week Dan and Becky share about the struggles of dealing with disappointment when this go awry. Sometimes you just got to be honest in sweat paints and slippers. They share about what helps them through the tough times.

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This we have a special episode of the Trim the Wick podcast. Dan is teaching at Connection Church Clermont FL. The Leadership Qualities of Jesus in Matthew 14 the feeding of the 5000.

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Is there more than just striving after happiness? Is my marriage supposed to hit that dopamine button over and over again? What do I do when times are bad and I'm in a place of desperation? This is where Joy steps in and gives us strength to overcome even in the worst of situations. This week Becky and I talk about having Joy in your marriage and why it is essential. 

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Welcome back the the Trim the Wick podcast. This week we replaying our series on marriage. Becky and I have been married for over 33 years and have a lot of experience of doing marriage right and wrong. We have four children who are all adults and a list of life's ups and downs, from military, college moving across country to being homeless we have experienced a lot. In this series we what to share with you the things that we ...

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Happy Valentines Days everyone! This week is part 2 of our series how to have a Strong Marriage. This week we talk about the importance of intimacy and sex, and how to build unity in your decision making process. 

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Welcome to the season of LOVE, Becky & Dan wanted to help you start this season off right. We have a 2 part series on how to have a Strong Marriage. This week we are focusing in the importance of communication in your marriage. Everything in a relationship lives and dies with communication but so many couples don't take the time to really connect in their communication. We hope this is a lesson for you to foster better com...

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This week Becky and Dan finish their series on Living Whole. They discuss the surprises and benefits of personal development. From increased confidence to being prepared for the things of life, focusing on personal development will be your key to better living.

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Becky and Dan are live from Podfest 2025. They share insights and lessons learned about the importance of personal growth. Join us as they stories of what they saw at Podfest 2025.

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Would you like to life as a whole person? Being able to balance your Personal and Spiritual Development or should you only focus on your Spiritual Development and everything else will fall in line. Also isn't it sinful to focus on yourself? This week Dan and Becky start a 3 part series on Living Whole. We dispel some myths, give encouragement and share practical helps to move forward.

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Have you ever taken a personality assessment? This week, Becky dives into the Maxwell DISC Assessment, and we unpack the results together. Was it accurate? What surprising insights did she uncover? Did it leave her pulling her hair out—or was it totally worth the time? Tune in as we explore Becky’s experience and discuss whether the DISC Assessment might be a game-changer for you too!

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This week Dan and Becky look at the lesson learned from 2024. Over the course of a year the you understand that God has a plan and He has a process. They share some insight to what 2025 will be bringing.

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December 24, 2024 6 mins

Welcome to our home as we celebrate Christmas. Sit around the Christmas tree with us as we read the Christmas Story from Luke chapter 2.

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December 17, 2024 20 mins

This week Dan and Becky do a podcast ripped from the today's headlines!!! Are we safe? Are we seeing an alien invasion? Probably NOT! but do we see the small things and miracles that God performs around us everyday? Dan and Becky talks about how God proves to us on a daily how we can trust Him.

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December 10, 2024 25 mins

In this episode of the Trim the Wick podcast, hosts Dan and Becky discuss the importance of intentional living. As they reflect on the rapid passage of time, they emphasize the need to prioritize tasks that align with one's purpose and spiritual calling. 

Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, they explore how to manage life's demands while focusing on what truly matters. Don't miss this insightful...

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December 3, 2024 21 mins

You might have your plans made. You prayed, considered, and asked friends for advice, but God redirects you. What do you do? How do you deal with the embarrassment and frustration. Over the last few months Dan and Becky have been dealing with this issue. In this episode they share what they did and how a redirect from God is for our good.

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November 26, 2024 16 mins

This week Dan and Becky sit down and talk about Thanksgiving and how to focus on the blessings of your life. There is so much noise out there about how to stick it to your family members or avoiding fights around the "Thanksgiving" table that we sometimes forget the the joy of being thankful. Our prayer is that you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.

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