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What if one of the greatest sources of confidence, purpose, and momentum in your life is understanding how Jesus sees you? In this episode of Take Care & Live!, Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks a powerful passage from Matthew 4:18-19 and explores five transformative things Jesus does for every person who chooses to walk in relationship with Him. Jesus doesn't simply call people—He sees them,...

In this episode of the Take Care and Live podcast, Dr. Stephen explores what it means to navigate sharp disagreement without destroying relationships. Drawing from the story of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark, Dr. Peters unpacks how wisdom, discernment, and maturity shape the way we view people beyond their past failures. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they handle conflict, pa...

In this episode of Take Care and Live , we explore the pressure many people feel to move faster in their careers, relationships, and personal growth—and why that pressure can sometimes lead you in the wrong direction. Not all acceleration is progress. Sometimes what feels like falling behind is actually a signal that you’re not in the right lane, or that an opportunity isn’t aligned with your time...

Passivity doesn’t always look like doing nothing. Sometimes it looks like being busy, but never executing on what actually matters. This is part 4 of the Interest vs. Enhancements series. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Peters defines P.A.S.S.I.V.E as: Pressure to Assimilate while Someone or Something else Intercepts your Vision and Execution. Then he walks through three simple actions to help you mo...

When you get clear about your interests, you will attract both resistance and results. In this part 3 episode of the Interests vs. Enhancements Series on the Take Care & Live Podcast, Dr. Stephen V. Peters explores the risks of taking on interests that were never truly your own—interests shaped by the expectations of others rather than your values, priorities, or calling. In this episode, you’...

Doing what truly matters often feels harder—not because it’s wrong, but because it asks more of your focus, priorities, and energy. This is part 2  of the Interests vs. Enhancements Series. In this follow-up to Are You Busy — or Are You Building? , we unpack the hidden mental cost of living in accordance with your values instead of chasing what’s easy or distracting. When you commit to the work th...

Not everything that captures your interest improves your life. In this kick-off to the  Interests vs. Enhancements Series, Dr. Stephen Peters explores the difference between interests and enhancements —and why passive engagement quietly drains time, energy, and focus. Through personal stories and practical frameworks, Stephen explains how work, rest, and even entertainment shift from helpful to ha...

In this episode, Stephen breaks down how values, vision, and velocity help you focus your time, energy, and tangible resources so you move beyond scattered interests and begin building a life that truly enhances you—and positively impacts those around you. 📚 Book Available Now The Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It 🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch...

On this special birthday episode, Stephen challenges listeners to stop seeking approval, embrace their God-given assignments, and focus on finishing what they start. Filled with practical guidance, encouragement, and scripture, this episode is for anyone ready to take bold action and make the impact they were created for. 📚 Book Available Now The Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight...

Sometimes what slows momentum isn’t resistance—it’s overattachment to our preferences or way of doing things. In this episode, I reflect on how releasing personal preference, protecting trust, and adjusting perspective can remove roadblocks for the people who are relying on you. Influence isn’t about getting your way; it’s about creating conditions where progress and people can thrive. When people...

In this episode of Take Care & Live , Dr. Stephen Peters asks a defining question: What are you doing with God’s turn? Where your direction comes from matters. In this episode of Take Care & Live, Dr. Stephen Peters invites you to examine the source shaping your ambition and decisions, and why alignment with God—not cultural pressure—keeps you grounded in purpose. This conversation is abou...

 In this episode of the Take Care & Live! podcast, Dr. Stephen disrupts the idea that effective coaching is built on titles, certifications, courses, or status. Real coaching is forged through lived experience, failure, humility, and accountability. It requires discomfort, reciprocity, and a willingness to grow while helping others grow. We explore why failure is often the best qualification,...

Your impact isn’t limited to the people you intend to reach. In this episode, Dr. Stephen dives into peripheral influence—how those on the sidelines or margins can experience real change if timing, context, and readiness align. Discover how your actions and presence can transform lives you didn’t even plan to reach. * This episode originally aired in February 29, 2024 but contains timeless insight...

You have influence far beyond the people directly in front of you. In this episode, Dr. Stephen explores the power of peripheral influence —how your words, actions, and presence impact those on the sidelines, the margins, and the outskirts of your world. Learn why the people you don’t see may be the ones most transformed by what you’re saying and doing.  * This episode originally aired in February...

In this episode, Dr. Stephen talks about the value of learning how manage your emotions and keep your positive influence from being hijacked by negative feelings when faced with unexpectedly changes. Practice giving deeply and letting go quickly. That’s how you get to serve more people well. New Book ~The Momentum List:  Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It  &g...

Sometimes what looks like an obstacle is actually an invitation to grow. In this episode, Dr. Stephen shares a moment from the park with his son that reminds us all: the harder path isn’t meant to stop us—it’s meant to strengthen us. And with just a little bit of support along the way, we can take on terrain others avoided.  #Obstacles #Opportunities  #TakeCareAndLive New Book ~The Momentum List: ...

Momentum isn’t just about activity. Momentum needs clarity and direction. In this episode, we unpack why your momentum must be given a “job description” if you want to keep moving toward your vision instead of drifting into someone else’s agenda. Building on our series about momentum thieves, we explore how to move from dream to vision, define clear responsibilities for your goals, and close the l...

In this series finale of Momentum Thieves , Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks why your dream only thrives in the right hands. Using the contrast between Joseph’s premature sharing and Nehemiah’s strategic wisdom about what to share and when to share it, you’ll discover why your dream needs partners, not parasites . Learn how to protect momentum, set the right conditions for vision to grow, and identif...

In this episode of the Take Care and Live podcast, Dr. Stephen V. Peters discusses the concept of momentum thieves, focusing on the importance of discerning when and with whom to share dreams and visions. He emphasizes the difference between a dream, which is an inspirational mental picture, and a vision, which consists of actionable steps to bring that dream to fruition. Using the biblical story...

You’ve heard it before: You can do anything! But what if trying to do everything is exactly what’s draining your time, emotions, and tangiable resources -- stalling your momentum? In this episode of Take Care & Live! , Dr. Stephen tackles Momentum Thief #5 —the myth of limitless potential and reveals to often ignored power of putting boundaries around your potential so you can experience focus...

How often do we delay making a move because we're waiting for someone else to tell us it’s okay? In this episode of Take Care & Live , Dr. Stephen Peters talks about a mindset that quietly steals our progress: waiting for permission we don’t actually need . Through personal stories, spiritual encouragement, and real-life examples, you’ll be reminded that you don’t need to wait for anyone...

In this powerful episode, we tackle a silent momentum thief that’s derailing your progress: the obsession with preparation over execution. Ever find yourself endlessly researching, “just getting ready,” or chasing one more detail before you take action? You may be falling victim to FOMI—Fear of Missing Information. But here’s the truth: you don’t need more data—you need more daring. Dr. Stephen sh...

Overbooked, Undervalued, and Out of Momentum? If your calendar is jammed and your priorities keep falling to the bottom of the list, this episode is your wake-up call. We’ll expose why being overbooked often isn’t about responsibility—but about significance, fear, and misplaced trust. I’ll share hard truths and strategic shifts to help you stop managing your life and start living it. From emotiona...

Have you been holding on to a fear that no longer fits your current reality? In this episode, we explore how fear—while once valid—can quietly overstay its welcome and begin to shape our choices, delay our progress, and drain our energy. You’ll be challenged to evaluate whether your own fears are still rational or simply familiar. Learn how to: Identify fears that may be outdated Disrupt unhelpful...

Momentum—it’s a word that sparks excitement, hope, and sometimes even anxiety. But what if we’ve been defining it all wrong?  In this episode, we take a deep dive into the true meaning of momentum, pulling from research, real-life examples, and insights from my latest book, The Momentum List. We’ll explore how momentum is more than just movement. You’ll learn how to harness the three key forces—ti...