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!
Episodes
90 episodes
What Motivates YOU!
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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21:27
How to Motivate your Employees
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 d...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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26:56
Our Week at the International Maxwell Conference 2025
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. Jo...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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All the Clever Plans of Mice and Men: When things don't go as planned
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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Season 5
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Episode 10
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29:10
The Leadership Qualities of Jesus in Matthew 14
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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Season 5
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Episode 9
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25:59
9 Traits to Cultivate a Fruitful Marriage: Joy (Replay)
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 ov...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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26:27
9 Traits to cultivate a fruitful marriage: Love (Replay)
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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Special Episode: How to have a Strong Marriage part 2 Sex and Unity
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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Season 5
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Episode 6
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40:30
Special Episode: How to have a Strong Marriage part 1 Communication
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 i...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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30:45
Living Whole: The Benefits of Personal Development
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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22:14
Special Episode at Podfest 2025 Living Whole: 3 Keys to Personal Growth
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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Season 5
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Episode 3
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22:52
Living Whole: When Personal and Spiritual Development Align Part 1
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? Thi...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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22:22
Personality Tests—Are They Worth It? Becky Takes the DISC Assessment!
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 i...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:14:13
Trusting God with the Process: Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!
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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Season 4
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Episode 44
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29:28
The Christmas Story
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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Season 4
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Episode 43
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6:31
UFO's, Drones and Trusting God
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 ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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20:34
Living an Intentional Life
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 spiritua...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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25:08
What do You do When God Redirects You?
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 t...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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21:09
Thanksgiving
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 w...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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16:45
4 Keys to Good Leadership in the Feeding of the 5000
Join Dan and Becky on this week's episode of Trim the Wick as they explore the multifaceted qualities of leadership through the teachings of Jesus. Discover how compassion, teaching, challenging, and empowering others can transform you into an ...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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29:12
Kenya: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Join Dan and Becky in this heartfelt episode of the Trim the Wick podcast as they explore their passion for the mission work in Kenya. Discover the profound impact of a simple message, "Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life," on the lives o...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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22:03
Simply Parenting: Ep 3 - Love People
Join Dan and Becky in the final installment of their three-part series on "Simply Parenting." This episode dives into the profound connection between Christian living and parenting, emphasizing the importance of modeling godly behavior for chil...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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24:34
Simply Parenting: Ep 2 - Love God
In this week's episode of the Trim the Wick podcast, Dan and Becky continue their series on "Simply Parenting." Dive into a conversation about the importance of loving God and how it forms the foundation for effective and heartfelt parenting.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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57:48
Simply Parenting: Ep 1 - Am I Doing it Right?
In this episode, Dan and Becky kick off a new series called "Simply Parenting," aimed at breaking down the overwhelming expectations placed on parents today. They discuss the pressures from social media, societal norms, and even government regu...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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22:55
Special Episode: Hurricane Milton Weathering the Storm
Join Dan and Becky in a special edition of the Trim the Wick podcast as they navigate life without power after Hurricane Milton. Discover how preparation and faith can help weather life's storms, both physically and spiritually. Li...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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22:03