Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by my good friend, bestselling author, and thought leader, Mark Batterson. We'll be diving deep into his latest book, "A Million Little Miracles," an exploration of the everyday wonders that make up our lives and evidence of the extraordinary design behind it all.

In our conversation, Mark shares insightful stories, fascinating scientific tidbits, and profound reflections that remind us of the beauty and miracle of life. He seamlessly weaves together faith and science, highlighting how they complement and illuminate each other. From the miracle of human birth to the mysteries of the universe, Mark invites us all to rediscover the awe and inspiration that surround us.

This episode isn't just about a book—it's about changing the way we see the world and recognizing the divine fingerprints in our everyday experiences. Whether you're walking to the gym or simply reflecting on the intricacies of your own body, Mark's reflections will encourage you to appreciate the miracles that happen each day.

Most of all you’ll be reminded of the walking miracle that you are.

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About Mark,

Mark Batterson is the New York Times bestselling author of two dozen adult and children’s books including his latest, A Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God Who is Bigger Than Big, Closer than Close and Gooder Than Good (Multnomah; on sale 11/19/24). More than four million copies of his books are in print and he He’s also the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. One church with multiple campuses, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the DC Dream Center and the Capital Turnaround—a 100,000-square-foot city block that includes an event venue and child development center. Mark holds a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University. He and his wife, Lora, reside on Capitol Hill. For more information, visit markbatterson.com and https://twitter.com/markbatterson & Instagram.com/markbatterson

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In this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I’m joined by David Jones who shares an incredible story of resilience and love. When Hurricane Helene hit, David was determined to make it to his daughter’s wedding, despite facing impassable roads and challenging conditions.

David’s journey took all night and involved a 17-mile walk on a narrow, unlit road, using only his cell phone light and a makeshift reflector for safety. His story of overcoming obstacles with vision, goal setting, and perseverance is both inspirational and moving.

Join us as we discuss the themes of positivity, persistence, and the powerful role of strong father figures. You’ll be inspired by David’s dedication and his commitment to both his family and his principles in business.

About David,

David is an instructor, consultant, and executive coach with Excellence Advisory. He has over 35 years of experience in the manufacturing, education, and health care sectors. He is passionate about helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential, particularly through the use of the Baldrige Criteria.

Concurrent with his teaching and consulting, David was an engineer and manager with Texas Instruments, Siemens, EPIC Technologies, and Mountain States Health Alliance. His areas of expertise span Management, Leadership, Performance Excellence, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales, ISO 9000, and ISO 13485.

In 2007 he co-founded Edamar, Inc., an award-winning educational products company serving the K-12 science classroom with innovative hands-on teaching tools.

David has over 25 years of hands-on experience with the Baldrige Framework at the state and national levels as an applicant, examiner, examiner training facilitator, judge, and consultant.

He has consulted with numerous state quality award winning organizations and two Malcolm Baldrige Award winning organizations.

He has served on multiple local, national, and international boards. He has also been an adjunct instructor in the College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University and in the MBA program at Milligan College. He is currently an instructor for the American Society for Quality (ASQ) where he earned certifications as a Certified Quality Engineer (1985-2011) and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (1995-2011).

David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (Engineering Management) from the University of Tennessee.

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