Next Stage Ep 08 The School Of Hard Knocks 201

The Next Stage Podcast by Sherpa 5280

Episode 8: The School of Hard Knocks 201

Wednesday, April 17, 2024. In a fallen world, hard knocks are the rule, not the exception, and in today’s podcast, Rob Stout presents the second in a series of shows focusing on overcoming the hard knocks of life. Today, Rob walks through the big question: Now What?

Now What #1: When you get knocked down, REACH OUT. Don’t medicate with isolation, drugs, alcohol, porn, food, or anything else. “Medicate” on God, because *he* is the ultimate medication that your body and soul needs in this moment. And/or, REACH OUT to a fellow man and go through this hard knock with somebody besides yourself.

Now What #2: When a friend gets knocked down, JUMP IN. Be the man who jumps into the pit with other men, and just be there. In this immediate moment, it’s less about diagnosing, diagramming, solving, or preaching, and more just about being there. If there is funny moment, laugh with. If there is a sad moment, cry with. If there is a wry or odd moment, ponder with. Whatever the moment needs, Jump In, and be with.

Now What #3: When you get knocked down, REACH UP. Reaching for an honest relationship with God is not religious Kleenex. Get real with God and take him at his offer – He really does want to be in relationship with you both during the great times on the beach and the painful times in the hospital, in the morgue, in the courtroom, with the pink slip….

Lean into what God says about your hard knock:

“Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trouble… so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%201&version=ESV

“God heals the brokenhearted. He binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20147&version=ESV.

“I will never leave you or forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2013&version=ESV

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Rob earned his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and masters degree from Denver Seminary where he specialized in leadership and organizational transformation. He is a Certified Life Coach and has certification from Life Coach Institute, accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

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About Getting Even: Countering Life’s Hard Knocks, by Rob Stout.

What do you do when life punches you in the gut and you’re faced with the hard knocks of life? Some men cower in the corner and medicate with drugs, sex, gaming, food, or diversions of choice. Others blame it all on someone or something.

Getting Even: Countering Life’s Hard Knocks (LifeRich, 2020) meets a man in the middle of life’s hard knocks and embarks on a journey to fight back, reflect, recalibrate, and move forward. Whether you did or didn’t do anything wrong to trigger this hard knock, Getting Even helps identify the critically important lessons to strategize a way forward.

Author Rob Stout has lived through some of his own hard knocks and transparently shares his journey of recovery.

Getting Even is available in hard cover, paper back, and Kindle on Amazon.com and wherever books are sold.

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• “…because of the helpful questions for reflection after each chapter, Getting Even lends itself to be used to mentor other individuals or groups.” – Tom Rode.
• “Great ideas for moving forward and discussing with friends or mentees.” – Robert Kois.
• “Getting Even is a fantastic read. Rob has blended his personal experiences with some great storytelling.” – Brennan Wilkins
• “Great book in difficult times. Honest, conversational read. I like the worksheet questions at the end of the chapters that I can apply to my life.” – G. Thomas.
• “At last! Getting Even could be used to develop yourself but also, because of the helpful questions for reflection after each chapter, lends itself to be used to mentor other individuals or groups. You will like the book; you'll love the results!” – Todd Pastor.
• “Rob Stout has a passion for ministering to men—especially those who’ve gotten the stuffing kicked out of them by life. This book has great, practical steps for fighting back and winning.” -- DK