In our last OpaZao podcast of 2018 we challenge anyone to set NEW LIFE RESOLUTIONS and not new years resolutions, because new years resolutions are too short sighted and often don't last. Listen to change that works and lasts as Mike and TC share how to make a lasting difference in your identity, mindset and lifestyle in 2019.
OpaZao 2018 Top 7 Podcasts
Mike and TC select their favorite TOP 7 Podcasts episodes of 2018 and talk about why they were their favorites. Listen and see if you agree.
Are We Voting Christmas Off the Island?
Mike and TC talk Christmas and how we can value our Christmas traditions and beat the New Year's "resolutions" by giving to others.
Attached2expectations
Mike Bearden and TC Stefani expose the challenges of being unable to grow your identity while remaining stuck and dependent on the expectations of others.
Where Did All The Christmas Carols Go?
On today's OpaZao podcast, Mike Bearden raises the question, "Where did all those Christmas Carols Go?" And He poses a challenge to everyone on bringing them back. Respond to the challenge.
When It's Time to Change
Mike Bearden and TC Stefani put out the challenge during this holiday season to take next steps in deciding how to make the change needed to move forward with your life. Recognizing where you are at is where it starts. This podcast is definitely one to pass on to your friends.
We Salute You
Mike and TC dedicate this podcast to those who have or are currently serving our country as we SALUTE them on this Veteran's Day weekend.
Keepin' it Stupid
Mike and TC talk about the need for not staying stuck. The key is "Simple relationships can help you from staying stuck." there is a huge and growing need for an Energy Shift in society. We know how to fix it. Take a listen and let us know how we can help.
Money or Listening... You Choose
Mike and TC explore the question, "What is the #1 issue/need people face today?" Thayne Mahler joins us to give us his thoughts as well. We came down to the choice of focus; Money or Listening.
What's it like to date one of Mike Bearden's daughters
Mike Bearden interviews Kamal Hindi only weeks after he begins dating his youngest daughter and asks him, "What is it like to date his youngest daughter?" You don't want to miss this conversation.
Let's Build in the Dominican Republic
Mike Bearden flies solo today as he challenges you to come together and empower others through building a community center in the Dominican Republic. Hit us up @next_opazao if interested.
Let's Build in the Dominican Republic
Mike Bearden flies solo today as he challenges you to come together and empower others through building a community center in the Dominican Republic. Hit us up @next_opazao if interested.
Get Paid to Listen
Mike and TC enter the Holiday Season with putting out the challenge to LISTEN to others during these next three months. They also discovered a way to get paid for listening.
Find Your Worth
TC and Mike have a special guest @beckbexx who shares her story of Identity discovery through failure. She shares the wisdom she has gained through her life experiences and discoveries. Listen to this 24 year old and her thoughts her life choices.
I Didn't Choose This
Mike Bearden and TC share stories and call random people as they share past life stories as life just happened to them and how they chose to respond. Funny and yet serious all at once. Check it out.
Thayne Mahler... Part 2
TC and Mike talk once again with THE THAYNE MAHLER about his life story his formula for being so darn nice.
Transition with Chewy
This podcast episode has a surprise guest who helps Mike and TC talk about their life transitions and how they prepare ahead of time for them.
Life Sucks and I am tired of it!
TC shares his story and Mike cries. The scar tissue of unresolved anger and frustration will eventually catch up and force you to decide on your Next Steps with your life.
Suicide Doesn't Just Happen
Mike Bearden hits the growing issue of suicide and the need to understand that it doesn't just happen all of a sudden on this OpaZao Podcast. Suicide is the result of many circumstances over a long period of time. Help out others and be the healing.
Communication in GenZ Relationships
TC and Mike are honored with their guest Samantha Lucero as they discuss not only TC and Sam's relationship, but what relational elements have blessed them early in their relationship growth. Giving is Getting. Feminism Identity. Proper loving of self allows for a stronger relationship. Wisdom. These and other thoughts dominate our podcast discussion in the hopes that you or someone you know is blessed from it.
What if...
TC Stefani and Mike Bearden ask each other totally unscripted questions that might just apply to you as well on this week's OpaZao podcast. We introduce a random series topic that we will revisit from time to time.
Losing My Leg Did Not Define Me
Mike Bearden and TC interview Thayne Mahler, a story of losing his leg at 18 while snowboarding off the side of Mt. Hood.
Math Can Solve Your Anxiety
Mike Bearden and Alyssa Guzman chat about anxiety and how a simple math equation can help you breathe your way through an anxious moment; 5+6=11.
Find Your Strong Friend
Mike Bearden and Alyssa Guzman continue our OpaZao discussion on mental health awareness and talk specifically about the need to find a "strong friend."
Dear World
Mike Bearden shares how "Dear World," a song by the group Echosmith, reflects the desire of the Next Listener Program coming this Fall through The Power of Next. Check it out!
Is America Great
Mike Bearden and our guest Mike Ayetiwa talk about Mike's (@officialblackmic) interview with random individuals while cruising the Venice Beach boardwalk. Identity and stuck reveal themselves once again. Let us know what you think.
I'm Entitled to my Rights
Mike Bearden and TC Stefani quickly address a topic that requires further discussion. What we came up with is that this topic is all about placing others before you with each intent, thought and/or action.
I'm Not Crazy
Mike Bearden and TC Stefani tackle the topic of mental illness with their guest "Jane." Jane shares a bit of her story while leaving the audience wanting to hear more. Give us your thoughts at next_opazao on Instagram.
D-Day Father's Day Part 2
Mike Bearden and TC Stefani finish off the two part series for Father's Day. The newly discovered wisdom is dropped left and right on a early morning broadcast to celebrate dads and learn the value of forming your future by living in the moment well.
How to Give Away a Bride
Mike Bearden interviews his own Father-in-law about how it was when he asked for his permission to marry his daughter and how that all came full circle when Mike's own daughter was proposed to recently. A Father's Day Message
Honor Those you Remember
Honoring those we know or "knew" often comes only after that person is no longer a part of our lives. What if we began honoring others as part of our regular DNA Identity? This is how we make this world a little more positive place to live in.
Where's the Positive in Tragedy?
In light of so many recent school tragedies, TC and Mike address this growing need and begin to offer a few next steps in growing the positive before and after tragedy occurs.
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There's a Big Difference Between Image and Identity
We are bombarded with IMAGE Conscious media with every turn. No wonder its increasingly difficult to look beyond the surface and love what's on the inside. Your Identity is directly reflective of what you choose to surrender your life to. The more you surrender to that job, person, substance, etc., the stronger your identity is tied to it. This is not a good or bad judgment. It is just a fact. Often identity can also be formed from the outside. Yet a strong identity is formed from the inside out.
True Identity comes from the inside out and not from the outside in. Image is mostly concerned with the outside appearance towards others. Identity is the inner strength to endure. It is the infrastructure that supports the building and growing of our lives. We all have seasons in our lives where we don't feel like growing. But we all have the same opportunity and time each day to grow. Grow forward with us at The Power of Next. Let Mike Bearden and his team listen with you and help you take your Next Step towards a strong Identity Development.
The BOOK That Started it ALL!
It has always been my hope and prayer that I would be able to come alongside others during their different seasons of life when they might just need someone to listen and maybe even get them unstuck. I consider it the highest privilege for which I was born. It's how I am wired whether I like it or not. In fact, it's my passion. When I am unable to come alongside others, my life becomes less than satisfactory. I have learned much over the years of listening to others. And together we grow. I hope that Mike Bearden and this book The Power of Next can breathe a bit of new life inspiration and challenge into your heartbeat during your life season. I will make time for you.
Mike Bearden
mike@thepowerofnext.org