Time For a Difference

The podcast episode discusses the impact of indecision on life and the importance of faith-based decision-making. It explores three faith perspective changes to break indecision and make powerful life decisions. Takeaways Faith perspective is crucial for making powerful life decisions Indecision is costly and can be broken by faith perspective changes Chapters 00:00 Recap and Faith Perspective Cha...

The podcast explores the challenges of understanding God's purpose and the growth process template. It delves into the struggle of putting off the old life, sacrificing the old life, and putting on the new life in Christ. The conversation emphasizes the importance of surrender, sacrifice, and embracing a new attitude for spiritual growth. Takeaways Understanding God's purpose involves surrender an...

The podcast episode explores the power of surrender in overcoming grief and loss. It delves into the six steps of surrender using the story of King David as an illustration. The episode emphasizes the importance of accepting what cannot be changed, refocusing on God, and finding new things to love. Takeaways Power of surrender Acceptance and refocusing on God Finding new things to love Chapters 00...

The podcast explores the struggles of life, the concept of wrestling with God, and the discovery of a new identity through lamenting prayer and surrendering to God. It provides insights into coaching others through their struggles and the importance of embracing a new identity in Christ. Takeaways Life is filled with struggles with others, ourselves, and God. Lamenting prayer and surrendering to G...

The podcast discusses the realities of grief, the importance of community support, and the healing process of grief. It emphasizes the role of God in grief and provides practical advice for dealing with grief and supporting others through it. Takeaways Loss is unavoidable, but grief is a choice Grief is a healthy response and a tool for healing Chapters 00:00 Understanding Loss and Grief 13:44 Gri...

Title: How to Help Others and Strengthen Yourself During Crisis and Shock In this episode, we explore the vital role of difference makers in supporting individuals experiencing shock from unexpected crises. Discover practical steps for helping others effectively, while also nurturing your own resilience and spiritual strength to withstand life's inevitable shocks. Key topics: Understanding what sh...

Summary   This episode explores the profound truths about God's love, His presence in life's challenges, and how to maintain hope and peace through faith. Discover how knowing the Father personally can transform your response to pain, confusion, and brokenness.   Keywords   God's love, hope, peace, faith, life's challenges, spiritual growth, biblical promises, God's presence, suffering, eternity  ...

#17 Difference Makers Compassion for the Overlooked   Content type: Discussion   Primary Goal: Educational   Summary   This podcast explores the transformative power of Christ-hearted compassion, focusing on how it can help us see and value overlooked , unseen, un-noticed and unconsidered people in our communities. Through personal stories and biblical examples, we see the importance of compassion...

#16 DIFFERENCE MAKERS COMPASSION FOR COMPLAINING   Keywords   Christ-hearted compassion, political divide, healing, difference makers, biblical compassion, love, conflict compassion, empathy, community, social change   Summary   This conversation explores the theme of Christ-hearted compassion as a vital tool for addressing pain, conflict, and political division in society. The speakers emphasize...

Keywords   Divine assignment, sacred purpose, life transformation, commitment, alignment, sacrifice, refinement, spiritual growth, difference-making, faith   Summary   In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the concept of a divine assignment, emphasizing its sacred nature and the importance of understanding one's purpose. They explore the alignment of decisions must match up with God's will...

Keywords life transformation, living forward, faith, motivation, mindset, sacrifice, readiness, spiritual growth, difference maker, personal development   Summary   This podcast episode explores the concept of living forward as a mindset for life transformation. The speakers discuss three key motivations: living by faith, living ready for challenges, and making sacrifices for growth. They emphasiz...

Keywords   difference making, relational challenges, life transformation, emotional quicksand, pride, personal growth, trust, relationships, emotional struggles, spiritual discipline   Summary In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by difference makers in their relationships while helping others through life transformations. They introduce the concept of 'relational quicks...

Keywords   difference making, character disciplines, patience, endurance, faithfulness, life transformation, overcoming storms, real-life testimony, Christian values, personal growth   Summary   In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the essential character disciplines that difference makers need to practice in order to overcome life's storms. They emphasize the importance of patience, enduran...

Summary   This episode of 'Time for a Difference' explores the lifestyle of being a Christ-hearted servant, emphasizing the importance of nurturing others for life transformation. The hosts discuss three key attributes of a Jesus servant: having eyes on the future, being a servant rather than a guru, and embodying a Jesus touch. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, they illustrate h...

#10 DIFFERENCE MAKERS FIGHT THE “RETURN”     Keywords life transformation, difference makers, self-deception, prayer, personal growth, overcoming struggles, faith, commitment, mental picture, cost of transformation   Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges faced by difference makers in their journey of life transformation, particularly the tendency to revert to old habits and lif...

#9  DIFFERENCE MAKERS PURSUE DECISIONS Keywords   #difference making#life transformation#decisions#Holy Spirit#God as Father#suffering#glory#podcast#differencemakers   Summary   In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the concept of difference making and how it relates to life transformation. They emphasize the importance of making life transformational decisions and illustrate this through a s...

#8 DIFFERENCE MAKERS ARE TRUST BUILDERS   Key Words Keywords trust, difference makers, heart motivations, integrity, commitment, spiritual warfare, relationships, influence, love, humility   Summary   In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the essential role of trust in making a difference in people's lives. They emphasize that trust is built through the heart motivations of Christ such as...

Keywords   stumbling, preventative measures, difference makers, societal impact, healing, obstructions, economy, mindset   Summary   The conversation focuses on the importance of adopting preventative measures to avoid stumbling in life, rather than merely addressing the consequences after they occur. It emphasizes the role of difference makers in guiding others to navigate obstructions proactivel...

#6 COMPASSION THE HEART OF A DIFFERENCE MAKER   Keywords: compassion, difference maker, Christ, love, suffering, community, outreach, heart, determination   Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the essential role of compassion in being a difference maker. They explore how true compassion involves suffering alongside others and how it is rooted in Christ's love. Through personal stories and...

Keywords: Christian life, heart change, personal struggle, transformation,   Summary: This conversation explores the subject of difference making through 3 transformative  heart changes with God, emphasizing how to prepare people for heart change by talking about what their life could look like “After” they make a decision with God. Takeaways ·      There are three important “AFTERS” with God that...

Keywords difference making, confrontation, core values, loving confrontation,  heart change, prayer, community, outreach Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of confrontation in the context of difference making. They share personal stories and biblical references to illustrate how loving confrontation can lead to heart change and influence in people's lives. The conversation e...

Keywords encouragement, difference-making, faith, God's love, Barnabas, spiritual growth, community support, personal stories, transformation, hope Summary In this episode, the speakers discuss the transformative power of encouragement in making a difference in people's lives. They share personal stories, particularly focusing on a woman named Dawn, who found hope and healing through encouragement...

Keywords difference making, heart, divine appointments, compassion, life change, Jesus, outreach, community, prayer, transformation Summary In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the importance of being watchful for opportunities to make a difference in people's lives through compassion and divine appointments. They share personal stories and biblical references to illustrate how to recogni...

In this episode of 'Time for a Difference', hosts David and Joy Skelton explore the profound impact of being a difference maker in the community. They discuss the costs associated with making a difference, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and the sacrifices involved. The conversation highlights the parable of the Good Samaritan as a model for compassion and the necessity...