Andy and AT bring special guest Julie Borlaug, granddaughter of Norman Borlaug (whom The Butterfly Effect and The Boy Who Changed the World is about), on the podcast to discuss the legacy of her grandfather’s life-changing work. Norman Borlaug hybridized corn and wheat for arid climates, which ultimately saved the lives of over 2 billion people across the world from famine. · Andy reverse engineered Norman Borlaug’s life in multiple books to show that everything we do matters. · He absolutely ch...
Mar 08, 2013•39 min
Andy and AT share a message from a listener about an amazing moment the listener created in a restaurant by honoring a friendly waiter. When you honor people and give them a “standing ovation,” amazing things happen. · Everyone involved will end up paying it forward. · It will change the way they interact with everyone for at least the rest of the way. · It will create an immeasurable ripple effect. We’re very quick to tell someone when things aren’t done properly. · Why don’t we point out when ...
Mar 02, 2013•12 min
Andy and AT discuss what we need to do to make days like Valentine’s Day special. Andy shares a funny story of what he recently did to make just an average night with his family a special occasion. Is it important to make Valentine’s Day special, or is it just a dumb holiday? · Yes, it is a dumb holiday…and yes, we DO need to make it special. · At one point, Andy was just having his assistant order flowers to send his wife, Polly, for him. · Eventually, Polly told him that flowers he had his ass...
Feb 23, 2013•24 min
A few weeks ago, Andy had the opportunity to speak in front of a large number of members of the U.S. Congress and their spouses. Before he spoke to them, he and A.T. discussed what the talk would be about. What king of message should someone share when speaking to leaders, influencers, and decision-makers? You should always go in with a humble attitude. Show gratefulness for their service and their influence. All leaders face criticism, so you have to take that into account. You may be thinking ...
Feb 09, 2013•21 min
On today’s podcast, professional drummer Jeff Jones, formerly of the band Big Daddy Weave, joins Andy and A.T. to talk about transitioning your life and career. After reading The Traveler’s Gift and listening to the podcast, Jeff decided it was time to transition from being a drummer to becoming a speaker. He had been the drummer for Big Daddy Weave, touring all over the country and the world, for 13 years. He had been gone about 140 days per year for his family’s entire life. Jeff came up with ...
Feb 02, 2013•18 min
On today’s podcast, Andy and A.T. discuss how to teach children to persevere through difficulties and struggles. Listener question: How do you influence your boys in a positive way in regard to what they want to be when they grow up? It’s important to connect what someone wants to do with the things they have to do to get there. You want to encourage while also keeping in mind that their mind can easily change, especially when they are younger. Whatever your children are trying to do or learn, y...
Jan 26, 2013•21 min
On today’s podcast, Andy and A.T. discuss the techniques that are necessary to mastering goal setting. Andy’s tip for goal-setting is to be honest with yourself If Moses had spent a little more time up on the mountain, he would have come down with an 11th Commandment: Thou shalt not kid thyself. Don’t set yourself up for defeat by trying to do something crazy. As opposed to saying, “I’m never eating brownies for the rest of my life,” try to not eat brownies for a week. Accomplish your goals in s...
Jan 19, 2013•17 min
On today’s podcast, Andy discusses how the ability to work through confusion is what separates the great from the average. God has created you with a will that is stronger than your emotions People often say “That’s just the way I am” and use it as a crutch for bad behavior But you can use your will to overcome your feelings and emotions You have to use your will to overcome the tendency to ignore your health If what you are currently doing is not getting the results you want, you need to: Begin...
Jan 12, 2013•37 min
On today’s episode of In the Loop , Andy and A.T. discuss the epidemic of business, government, and community leaders being unfaithful in marriage and what we can do about it. What are the sources of infidelity? · One is the fact that we live in a fallen world—the nature of man is a source of it · Our affections rule every part of our life, so we must guard them carefully · Even if you’ve been married for a long time, you still need to constantly guard yourself · You have to live an open life—a ...
Dec 14, 2012•30 min
On today’s episode of In the Loop , a veteran writes in and tells an amazing story of losing and regaining hope in her life. You have to be an honest person to overcome the loss of hope and control in your life. · Andy says if there had been an 11th Commandment, it would have been, “Thou shalt not kid thy self” · Being honest with ourselves is extremely important and allows us to understand so much more about our lives Principles exist and are at work in our lives whether we know about them or n...
Dec 07, 2012•33 min
On today’s episode, Andy and A.T. discuss the power of the individual and how to channel it through discovering your passion. A listener named Sheryl writes in about her experience with breast cancer. Her story prompted A.T. to wonder how people who aren’t writers or speakers or someone with a large audience can have a big, lasting impact on the world. Andy brings up the butterfly effect story that he often tells on stage The story illustrates how great moments or accomplishments all go back to ...
Nov 30, 2012•32 min
A new friend of Andy’s joins us on the show today, and shares how principles from Andy’s book The Butterfly Effect are being implemented into her school and the effect that it’s having. The Butterfly Effect teaches the kids how to think and prepares them for the real world Kids are caught doing something good Their choices are what matter They can change their future Teachers get more chances to have conversations with children and give them guidance Kids are being told how important they are Ho...
Nov 23, 2012•35 min
On today’s episode, a listener writes in with the question: How do you apply the principle of “Today I choose to be happy”? Andy’s simple answer is: · No one wants to follow a grouch · You have to become someone whom others want to follow · Choose to be grateful · Most people exist in life without anyone telling them how great they are · Learn how to vocalize the things we are grateful for having in our lives For those who think that living life this way may be hokey, Andy comments: · What kind ...
Nov 16, 2012•35 min
We all want to go beyond the average in certain areas of our lives. But how do we begin to do that? Andy and A.T. discuss how living a life of gratitude produces shockingly different results. What are the practical things you can do that change you life from ordinary to extraordinary? One of the keys is understanding that you can choose to live an extraordinary life It is very seldom that an extraordinary life is just granted upon someone If you choose an extraordinary life, you must understand ...
Nov 09, 2012•21 min
A listener calls in with a story of how The Traveler’s Gift has changed his lifeA.T. asks Andy what people say his books have done for them: The importance of choosing with whom you associate Finding a love for reading that they didn't know they had Seeing a need to change something in their life Andy talks about association and the affect it has on our lives: You tend to live the average of your closest associations So, you have to choose who you're going to be around If you don't want to live ...
Oct 26, 2012•23 min
Andy and AT discuss how to develop good reading habits and how they will change every aspect of your life for the better. The role books have played in Andy's past, present, and future While living under a pier not long after his parents died, an old man names Jones introduced biographies to Andy Biographies became the basis for the rest of Andy's life and writing Andy then identified the 7 decisions/principles based off the 200+ biographies that he read What about people who don’t like to read ...
Oct 19, 2012•29 min
Do your actions match your intentions? Find out on today’s episode of In the Loop!A.T. brings up a blog post Andy recently wrote called “An Important Announcement for Men Everywhere.” The post is about why we need to remember that watching football (or anything on TV, really) is not what this time of the year is all about Andy explains that he really does love watching the game of football, regardless of who is playing, and he can tend to get wrapped up in it His boys love watching it with him, ...
Oct 12, 2012•23 min
Andy and A.T. discuss the movies that Andy enjoys watching with his boys, his wife, and by himself.What are some movies that really shaped Andy growing up? Andy saw a ton of Disney movies as a kid He loved the animal ones They gave him a great love for the outdoors He loved John Wayne movies and other Westerns He hated—and still does—horror movies What movies did Polly and Andy enjoy when they were dating? Polly does not like to go see movies…in fact, she’s never even seen Star Wars! What movies...
Oct 05, 2012•33 min
This week, A.T. and Andy introduce a new segment called “Finish This Phrase,” where Andy takes listener-submitted phrases and finishes them on the spot. Parents should always ________ Andy says, “Discipline their kids.” If parents don’t discipline their kids now, life will discipline them later…and it probably won’t be pretty. When you go to work ________ Andy says, “Go in a good mood, because no one wants to be around someone who is whining and complaining.” Husbands should never ________ Andy ...
Sep 28, 2012•12 min
Is there a secret to becoming “extraordinary”? What’s the difference between extraordinary and ordinary?Define an extraordinary life. An extraordinary life means a lot of different things to different people. But there are several characteristics that they have in common. Being debt-free. It’s hard to live a life of freedom when you’re living with debt. A track record of wise decisions leads to an extraordinary life. Wise decisions lead people to places of influence. Influence is essential becau...
Sep 21, 2012•31 min
One of Andy’s favorite musicians and good friends, Jason Crabb, is on the show this week. Jason won Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at last year’s Dove Awards. He and Andy discuss everything from music to the importance of practicing what you preach.Andy asks: How did you get started in the business? • His dad was a pastor, so he grew up in the church and learned how to communicate to people and play music • Eventually, people started to take an interest in him and his family an...
Sep 14, 2012•31 min
Andy offers an encouraging perspective on the approaching presidential election and gives listeners bits of wisdom they can apply in political conversations. He also tackles the all-important question—for whom should we vote? One thing that everyone agrees with, everyone should be told the truth. The next question is, what is the truth? What’s your truth, my truth, his or her truth? There is a variation on the theme of truth. There is only one truth, and the truth defines itself. The truth will ...
Sep 07, 2012•29 min
This week’s episode is short, but laughter is guaranteed! Hear Andy sing the three “alternate” versions of everyone’s favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace.” This has become something audiences across the country request from him. Questions for Listeners How do you discipline your children when they misbehave? What problems have you encountered? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDYo E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.como Facebook.com/AndyAndrewso Twitter.com/AndyAndrews...
Aug 31, 2012•8 min
What legacy are you leaving? Andy and A.T. discuss this subject as well as some great listener feedback. Most people never get a standing ovation. By helping others and adding value to other people we, in a sense, are giving them a “standing ovation.” The ripple effect of your actions will impact others in ways that you may never know. How do we create a legacy? Know that everyone leaves a legacy, but not every legacy is a good one You start right now You need to read material that adds value St...
Aug 24, 2012•26 min
This week, special guest Dan Miller discusses the bold claims he has made about wisdom, passion, and finances in his new book, Wisdom Meets Passion, with Andy and AT. Dan’s new book is a “different kind of book”• Dan is known as a “career guy,” but this book falls under a different category• This book is about finding your passion and building a career around it• It compares and contrasts Dan’s perspective with his son’s, who lives in KenyaThe crux of the book is wisdom meets passion• They are t...
Aug 17, 2012•25 min
This week, AT shares some good news and asks Andy to answer the most difficult listener question they’ve ever received. Andy and AT share some good news: You can get seven free letters from Andy’s previously unavailable Storms of Perfection book by signing up for the free e-mail list on AndyAndrews.com. AT shares what he calls the “toughest question ever asked on the podcast.” Rebecca writes: Andy, the area of parenting I have trouble with the most is making more quality time with my children. I...
Aug 10, 2012•22 min
After listening to the Father’s Day podcast a reader responded with an idea she does with her children: She writes letters to her kids each year that will be given to them at a later date. It’s a way of adding value to children before they are aware of anything being done. Knowing that they will go through tough times in the future, having a way to say, "I love you and I have always loved you," can have a lasting impact. Another listener question: What makes you (Andy) most satisfied in life? Pe...
Aug 03, 2012•27 min
This week, Andy highlights the lessons we can take away from the Olympics and apply to our own lives. Why are we so compelled to watch the Olympics? · They give us more than normal sports do the rest of the other four years. · They mark times in our lives. Everyone has memories connected to the Olympics. · The Olympics give us a glimpse into the private lives of those who have amazing discipline . Nothing great happens without discipline. · Business · Raising children · Sports · Writing · Anytim...
Jul 27, 2012•27 min
This week’s special guest, Melinda Leake, is a middle school English teacher from Tennessee who has integrated Andy’s books into her classroom. She discusses the potential that the books can unlock in young people. Three summers ago, Melinda had an emergency appendectomy and was hospitalized for 10 days. · Around day seven, she was in a state of depression. · She was looking out a window and realized that her perspective was totally wrong. She saw all the people in the hospital who were worse of...
Jul 20, 2012•23 min
In honor of Andy Griffith’s passing, Andy and A.T. discuss The Andy Griffith Show and what it can teach modern families. How did The Andy Griffith Show have an impact on Andy growing up? · He watched the show with his family. They would laugh and be entertained and have a good time while they watched. · At the end of the show, Andy’s dad would always say, “Now what was the moral of that show?” · There was always a bit of wisdom or a lesson in every episode, and those lessons still hold up to thi...
Jul 13, 2012•22 min
