The Last Time...
From the moment you hold your baby in your arms you will never be the same
You might long for the person you were before
When you had freedom and time
And nothing in particular to worry about
You will know tiredness like you never knew it before
Days will run into days that are exactly the same
Full of feedings and burping
Nappy changes and crying
Whining and fighting
Naps or a lack of naps
It might seem like a never-ending cycle
But don't forget...
There is a last time for everything
There will come a time when you will feed your baby for the very last time
They will fall asleep on you after a long day
And it will be the last time you ever hold your sleeping child
One day you will carry them on your hip then set them down
And never pick them up that way again
You will scrub their hair in the bath for one last time
And from that day on they will want to bathe alone
They will hold your hand to cross the road
Then will never reach for it again
They will creep into your room at midnight for cuddles
And it will be the last night you ever wake to this
One afternoon you will sing "the wheels on the bus" and do all the actions
Then never sing them that song again
They will kiss you goodbye at the school gate
The next day they will ask to walk to the gate alone
You will read a final bedtime story and wipe your last dirty face
They will run to you with arms raised for the very last time.
The thing is, you won't even know it's the last time
Until there are no more times. And even then, it will take you a while to realize.
So while you are living in these times, remember there are only so many of them and when they are gone, you will yearn for just one more day of them.
Retreats - Talks - Workshops - Coaching Programs
Live, Virtual, or Hybrid!
- Set the World on FIRE! - Catherine of Siena said, "Be who God meant you to be... and you will set the world on FIRE." This program has been a favorite in churches across the country. We'll discover 3 questions that change everything.
- Passion & Purpose: Is it possible to have both in this crazy busy world? - What changes when you have more passion in your life? What about a deeper and more consistent sense of purpose? What if there were a recipe for having more of both?
- Arguing with a Monk about God and All of Life's Questions - Based on Jonathan’s forthcoming book and almost 20 years of serious conversations with a Monk, we'll dig in to some of our culture's biggest questions about God, religion, purpose, relationships, etc. Fun & incredibly relevant!
- Who Are You Becoming? - A year from now, you’ll be a better leader, parent, person... or not. More courageous, caring, focused, patient, humble, passionate, effective... or not. Based on Jonathan’s best-selling book, discover the "Simplest and Most Effective Leadership Development Plan!"
- Managing Emotions Under Pressure - Emotions affect everything... and they're contagious. Are yours worth spreading? Discover a powerful framework to take your Emotional Intelligence to the next level.
- They Serve: The Essence of Authentic Leadership, Parenting & Life - Each of us is an agent of change… for better or for worse! What separates those we choose to follow from those we follow simply because we "have" to? 4 Habits that change your world!
- Creativity Unleashed! - Are you and your organization becoming more - or less - creative? Jonathan’s TED Talk on this topic won the best speaker of the conference and the “Innovator’s Equation” is just one of many game-changers we'll explore.
- and more! (We are very flexible with topic/titles as this helps us to meet people where they are and lead them to where God calls them to be!)
Delivery Options / Formats
- Retreat - Immersion. Tremendously engaging & impactful. Attendees will get a field guide and a massive dose of inspiration. Great way to kick off a program at your parish / cluster / school / diocese. Typically 4-5 hours on a Fri, Sat, or Sun. Can be morning or evening.
- Shorter Talk - Specifically designed to reach people where they are. We have many title options and want something that your regulars will gladly invite their friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to attend. Typically 60-90 minutes on a weeknight. an include Q & A.
- Series - This has been an incredibly effective strategy to re-engage significant numbers. We will schedule a series of talks that compliment each other BUT can also stand alone. This makes it easy for attendees to make it to at least one talk and INVITE friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to the next session. A common example: A series on "Who are you BECOMING?" with Session 1) on building clarity/passion/purpose/mission, Session 2) Bootcamp on Building Courage, Session 3)
- Virtual - We can offer several of our programs virtually, often incorporating live Zoom sessions and online discussion sessions.
- Book Discussion Series - There are many options with this and it is has been incredibly effective at helping to launch (and/or grow) small groups.
- Package - We can bundle several programs together over the course of several weeks, months, seasons, or longer.
- Planting seeds that have the potential to bring people closer to God... Let's re-engage your community together!
About Jonathan Fanning
Internationally renowned speaker and leadership expert, Jonathan Fanning, has written several books, including Who are you BECOMING? and I Once Was Lost.
He's been helping organizations (Alvin Ailey, FDNY, Mercedes, Mars Chocolate, McDonald's, Schools, Churches, Non-profits) find and implement game-changers for over 20 years.
Jonathan's TEDx Talk was voted "best of the conference!"
He has also built several successful businesses, including a national children’s fitness franchise and Entrepreneur Adventure, to help young people experience business start-up and ownership.
Jonathan brings his amazing gift of combining story-telling, humor, emotion, and tough questions to his acclaimed keynotes, workshops, retreats, and coaching programs.
