Inspired Stewardship

This is part 2 of a 5 part sermon series.  Part 2, 3, 4 will all be posted on this feed.  The others are available at the link in the show notes.  This part is on Expand the Circle.  How we are called to draw our circle as wide as possible when deciding who is worthy of God's love.  The sermon is based on "Reckless Love" by Tom Berlin.    Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about investing in others through stewarding your treasures, I talk with you about why who you surround yourself with is often more wealth than money in more ways than one.  I share why we often fail to look at our community the right way.  I also talk with you about how this view can cause us to fail to really diversify our community.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about investing in others through stewarding your talent, I talk with you about the difference between confidence, competence, and comfort. I share why we should not seek comfort but should seek confidence in all we do.  I also talk with you about why confidence doesn't always lead to comfort…   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about investing in others by stewarding your time, I talk with you about why just do it is great advice in many cases.  I also talk with you about why just do it is terrible advice as well.  I also talk with you about how you can just do it if you recognize the reality (at least sometimes.)   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's spiritual foundation episode about investing in others, I talk with you about why serving is not despite of the differences in people but because of those very differences. I talk with you about why true serving is about two way actions. I also share why all too often we look at serving in a selfish way.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's interview with Michael Flynn about investing in others, Mike and I talk with you about why personal story makes an impact in others.  Mike and I share with you why community is a vital piece of mastering the key.  Mike and I also talk with you about how mentorship and community fit together and lots more.   Show Notes and Resources.

Tonight my friend Marvin Penick decided to turn the tables and interview me for my Saturday Night Special episode.  Marvin asks me about who I really am.  Marvin also asks me to share about why Stewardship is so important to me.  I also share some of my strengths and why mastery is such a slippery word.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about investing in yourself through stewarding your treasures, I talk with you about our one core purpose of giving our gifts of all types.  I also share why giving is more than money but we are made in God's image as a giver, and why asking what you get stifles your freedom to give.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about investing in yourself through stewarding your talent, I talk with you about why your purpose must be expressed even when you don't think it can be.  I also talk with you about why that expression may not be the same at all times.  I also share why even if you don't express it you can choose to express it.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about investing in yourself by stewarding your time, I talk with you about why you have plenty of time to work on your calling despite what you may think.  I also share with you why you have way too much time to work on your calling and that's holding you back.  I also talk with you about why you will only work on your calling if you do it with purpose and intentionality.   Show...

In today's spiritual foundation episode about investing in yourself, I talk with you about the difference of being worthy of something and deserving of it.  I talk with you about why you are worthy of living a life of love.  I also share with you why this doesn't mean you can have everything you want.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's interview with Michael Flynn about investing in yourself, Mike and I talk about answering the really big questions in life like "who am I and why am I here" by recognizing that you are worthy of a calling.  Mike shares with you what the Key is in  Master the Key .  Mike and I talk with you about some of the top resources that Mike suggests you use to invest in yourself and lots more.  ...

Matt Ham is an author, speaker, and small business owner who I've interviewed early on in the podcast.  In tonight's Saturday Night Special I catch up with Matt and ask him to share some of the things that have happened since we last talked. Matt shares how his mission hasn't changed but the way he executes it has.  Matt and I talk with you about some of the struggles that entrepreneurs face in th...

In today's episode about impacting the world through stewarding your treasures, I talk with you about the difference between success and significance when it comes to wealth.  I share  why wealth is about more than money.  I talk with you about why true wealth requires a focus on significance not success.   Show notes and Resources.

In today's episode about impacting the world through stewarding your talent, I talk with you about why humility isn't the same as ignoring your skills and strengths and in fact can keep you from developing them.  I also talk with you about why false humility is born of a sense of pride.  I also share what the right answer is when someone recognizes your gifts.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about impacting the world by stewarding your time, I talk with you about focusing on the little things matters but only if they are the right little things.  I talk about how ignoring the little things that don't matter matters as well.  And I talk with you about how together that leads to greater impact.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's spiritual foundation episode about impacting the world, I talk with you about Philippians 2:3-7.  I share why humility is so often hard to achieve but such a key to success.  I also talk with you about why a true focus on God allows you to find real humility.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's interview with Julie Tofilon about impacting the world, Julie shares with you her tips on keeping your focus on where it belongs when you want to make an impact.  Julie and I also talk with you about her top tips on how to make a dent in the universe and Julie shares with you her hopes for the future and lots more.   Show Notes and Resources.

Ryan Englestad is the host of PopPsych101 a podcast where they talk mental health through popular culture.  Ryan and I talk about what it's like to be a therapist and creator.  We share with you how coaching and counseling can work together to help people deal with addiction and mental health.  Ryan also talks with you about how mental health and finances can be tied together and lots more.   Show...

In today's episode about developing your influence through stewarding your treasures, I talk with you about making a plan or a budget. I share why tracking isn't planning no matter what you think.  I also talk with you about why planning matters even if you don't follow it perfectly.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about developing your influence through stewarding your talent, I talk with you about why leadership is not about only leading those who follow.  I also share why I believe that true leadership goes in all directions.  I also share why 360 degree leadership is key to growth regardless of your position.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's episode about developing your influence by stewarding your time, I talk with you about why results are important when it comes to time.  I also share why results are also not important.  I talk with you about what's more important than the results when it comes to your time.   Show Notes and Resources.

In today's spiritual foundation episode about developing your influence, I talk with you about James and Proverbs and what they say about the power of the tongue.  I also share with you why your tongue shows your spirit in both what you say and what you don't say.  I also talk about why this matters. Show Notes and Resources

In today's interview with Julie Taufalan about developing your influence, I ask Julie to share with you what her definition of leadership is.  Julie and I also talk with you about the secret to good communication.  I also ask Julie to share her top tips on public speaking and lots more.   Show Notes and Resources.

In tonight's Saturday Night Special I talk with Robert Farrington from The College Investor.com.  Robert and I talk about making extra income to prevent college debt.  We talk with you about what to do if you have college debt.  Robert and I also share why student loans can be confusing and dangerous but they don't have to be.   Show Notes and Resources.