Inspired Stewardship

In this episode, we talk about how we can really mess up the ideas of providing for our household.  Even the definition of household can be different than you may think.  As well, we talk about how being both a good provider or struggling to provide can really mess with the head and heart of a man and how walking in faith can be an answer.   Show Notes and Resources.

Nick Pavlidis is a close friend and marketer extraordinaire. He focuses on helping Attorneys become better at marketing so that they can have a long career without burning out. He's also focused on being a strong leader and someone who is a better husband under the Confessions of a Terrible Husband brand. He's also a fantastic and successful ghostwriter of content and books for many people. Nick i...

In this episode, we cover what to do if you simply have no money (or too much debt) to make a transition to living out your calling.  We talk about some specific things to do and how to deal with this issue while still providing security and safety for yourself and your family.  This episode covers both sides of the money equation and how to address them. Show Notes and Resources.

In this episode, we cover the ideas that though you may be good at lots of things and may even enjoy doing lots of things odds are good that none of those things is your call.  In fact, by using that list and adding in other things you've done that you didn't enjoy and asking a few key questions you can begin to identify the calling behind the things you do.  Because your call is not what you do,...

In this episode, we cover a common issue if you begin to try to find time to grow your calling.  The idea that it steals time from those you love.  I talk with you about how you can find balance and the key thing that you must do if you don't want to have a conflict with those you love about your use of time.    Show Notes and Resources.

In this episode, we cover the need to love others unconditionally despite the difficulty in doing that. We also talk about why the very things we often see as wrong with others are things we need to fix in ourselves and how "fixing" others is always a waste of energy compared to improving yourself.  We also talk about how that is often an excuse that just holds us back from success. Show Notes and...

Nick Pavlidis is a close friend and marketer extraordinaire.  He focuses on helping Attorneys become better at marketing so that they can have a long career without burning out.  He's also focused on being a strong leader and someone who is a better husband under the Confessions of a Terrible Husband brand.  He's also a fantastic and successful ghostwriter of content and books for many people.  Ni...

In this episode, we cover starting with WHY when it comes to making an impact on the world through your relationship with money. Developing an answer to "why" becomes a filter through which all your decisions with money can be examined to clearly establish your priorities. Why the simple answer (but not an easy answer) to WHY is the place to start when dealing with money... How answers to "What" a...

In this episode, we cover the four suggestions that Brene Brown outlines in her book Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone and we talk about a  Podcast episode from You are Not So Smart  about tribal identity.  We discuss how these ideas can impact for good or ill depending on your own self-confidence.   Show Notes and Resources.

In this episode, we unpack the book the Power of Moments and talk about how the ideas of elevation, insight, pride, and connection can be used to impact you and others. We also talk about how you can work to make those moments with care. We talk about how the time to make an impact is always now... We dive into the book and unpack it. We also talk about how not acting on the calls in your life bri...

In this episode, we cover how an unexamined life leads to a poor legacy but how you can actively work to change who you are to affect the legacy you leave. We talk about some questions that will help you focus on the legacy you want to leave. We talk about how focusing on those close to you help you to build a larger legacy and a couple of questions you should answer to begin building your legacy....

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Brown about how you can impact the world. Jeff shares his thoughts on a quote from Seth Godin that Seth shared on Jeff's podcast, "Act first, Believe second." As well, Jeff talks about principles he follows that he believes will help you make a dent in the universe. Also, Jeff shares his dream for the impact he hopes he leaves to the world, and lots more.   Show N...

In this episode, we cover how with a consistent income it's important to focus on being consistent with your investment and savings regardless of your income to build your influence. It's also important to do this if you have a variable income.  We also talk about how getting hung up on appearances can lead to consistent debt instead of consistent growth.   Show Notes and Resources.

Today's episode is focused on how both the Bible and lots of research show you that becoming both consistent and clear bring you success. In this episode, we cover how consistency and clarity can both be a way that will hold you back from living your calling and building your influence. We also discuss how clarity is often the thing that really holds you back but there are some steps you can take...

In this episode, we focus on the difference between consistency and complacency when using your time. We also discuss the need to focus on your cans and wills not your cant's and nots. We challenge you to find even 15 minutes a day to do things that influence others positively. Show notes and resources here.

Today's episode is focused on the story of Jonah and how he illustrates a very real fear that holds many of us back, myself included, from really living out our calling. In this episode, we cover how a fear of success can often hold you back even more than a fear of failure. We focus on not only identifying the sources of this fear but how you can begin to break free from the fear to move ahead wi...

In this episode, Jeff Brown and I discuss developing your Influence. We talk about how Jeff has gone about developing his influence both online and off. I also ask Jeff about his personal definition of leadership. Jeff and I also discuss how the "no more gatekeepers" message has two sides to the coin and lots more...   Full Show Notes and Resources here.

In this episode, we cover how a financial coach and a financial adviser both should have your best interest at heart, but how they serve very different roles in many cases. I talk about how there are times you may want a coach, times you may want an adviser, and times you may want both. Regardless of which you seek out I also discuss some of the things you should look for from a good one. How fina...

In this episode, we talk about how I was challenged about being mad all the time, even though I wasn't and how this may apply to your life. We talk about the big communication styles and how they break out and what that means in your communication. We talk about how way more people are influenced by emotions and people than by data and tasks. I also share a story about how me not smiling made me a...

In this episode, I talk with you about how hard it can be to manage your time unless you have the emotional maturity to recognize the way you can self-sabotage and allow others to sabotage your ability to manage your time well. I also talk with you about how resolutions and time management often have a "your eyes are bigger than your stomach" issue. And how emotions are often at the root of our in...

In this episode, I talk with you about how hard it is to really be open to advice. The four types of advice we may seek out and how to identify trusted advisers to give you such advice. I talk with you about How Proverbs 15:22 is really obvious but something we don't really do enough of in our lives. And the four types of advice that you could seek. I also talk with you about how to challenge your...

In this, the second part of a four-part interview with Jeff Brown, I speak with Jeff about Investing in others. We talk about how you can only invest in others after you've invested in yourself. I ask Jeff about how to best go about investing in others and how to believe that you have something worthy of pouring into others. Jeff and I also discuss masterminds and being a mentor. Show notes and Re...

In this episode, we cover how money problems really are more often about outgo than about income.  I talk with you about how even if your income is small you have to focus on action to improve over time.  As well, I talk about how often it's not income that's our downfall but expenses.  Death by 1000 cuts. Full Show Notes and Resources here.

In this episode, we talk about things like how a belief in something bigger than you can motivate you to actions but how a belief inside of you is always too small to move you to action. We talk about identifying your Why and how discovering it and refining it over time is a strong motivator to action.   Show Notes and Resources are here.

In this episode, I talk with you about how you really don't have a time management issue. Instead, you've allowed things to enter your life that really aren't a priority to you. Things that distract you and pull you away from where you SHOULD focus your time. I also talk with you about how the reality of today's complex world helps create that frustrating feelings of have many priorities when in r...