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    In today’s episode, Pastor Joe talks about how to approach this new year and his top 5 books of 2022 that will help you and begin your 2023 journey with.

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    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Intro
    00:36 - This Year on the Joe Suro Podcast
    01:54 - New Family Member of the Suro Family
    03:01 - “New Year New Me” or Maintaining Habits
    05:06 - Celebrate Your Wins
    07:12 - Top 5 Books I’ve Read in 2022
    07:34 - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Scazzero)
    08:08 - The Sabbath (Heschel)
    09:14 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Comer)
    10:09 - Killer Church (Finocchio)
    11:33 - The 5AM Club (Sharma)
    13:27 - My Other Reads of 2022
    14:50 - Closing Remarks, How I’m Approaching 2023

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    JOE SURO
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tvvs6wg38EkK3gDktj1yA
    On my channel, you will find videos about personal development through implementing new habits. Come alongside my journey of pursuing self-discipline and a healthier lifestyle.


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    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Intro
    00:36 - This Year on the Joe Suro Podcast
    01:54 - New Family Member of the Suro Family
    03:01 - “New Year New Me” or Maintaining Habits
    05:06 - Celebrate Your Wins
    07:12 - Top 5 Books I’ve Read in 2022
    07:34 - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Scazzero)
    08:08 - The Sabbath (Heschel)
    09:14 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Comer)
    10:09 - Killer Church (Finocchio)
    11:33 - The 5AM Club (Sharma)
    13:27 - My Other Reads of 2022
    14:50 - Closing Remarks, How I’m Approaching 2023

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    CONNECT @PJOESURO
    Instagram | https://instagram/com/pjoesuro
    Twitter | https://twitter.com/pjoesuro
    Email | pjoesuro@gmail.com

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    JOE SURO
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2tvvs6wg38EkK3gDktj1yA
    On my channel, you will find videos about personal development through implementing new habits. Come alongside my journey of pursuing self-discipline and a healthier lifestyle.


    Is the Bible Progressive??

    Is the Bible Progressive??

    Is the Bible progressive??

    Listen to learn more! 

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    On my channel, you will find videos about personal development through implementing new habits.
    Come alongside my journey of pursuing self-discipline and a healthier lifestyle.

    // EDITING & DESIGN
    All editing and design is by Jenna Wieckhorst

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