Student of Life

The Bible isn't meant solely for intellectual examination; rather, it serves as a lens through which we see Jesus. Scriptures themselves don't possess life; they direct us to Jesus, who is the source of life. It's not merely about knowing about Jesus; it's about actively seeking and embracing Him.

Spiritual transformation starts in the mind and heart. A mind dedicated to the world and its concerns will produce a life tossed back and forth by the currents of culture. But a mind dedicated to God’s truth will produce a life that can stand the test of time. We can resist the temptations of our culture by meditating on God’s truth and letting the Holy Spirit guide and shape our thoughts and beha...

Feedback is like a mirror reflecting aspects of ourselves that we might not see clearly. It's natural to feel uneasy about seeking feedback. After all, it requires us to be vulnerable, and the insights it provides can sometimes sting. But embracing feedback is essential because it unveils our blind spots and opens avenues for improvement.

"In its simplest definition, discernment is nothing more than the ability to decide between truth and error, right and wrong. Discernment is the process of making careful distinctions in our thinking about truth. In other words, the ability to think with discernment is synonymous with an ability to think biblically. First Thessalonians 5:21-22  teaches that it is the responsibility of every C...

In this episode, we unravel the vital role of relationships in leadership, emphasizing how understanding precedes influence. Join us as we uncover the essence of authentic leadership—where connecting authentically becomes the cornerstone for guiding meaningful change. Discover why assumptions can hinder progress and how aligning actions with core values shapes genuine leadership. We'll share p...

The distinction between merely attempting something and truly committing lies in one word: 'train'. Don’t say you will try if you won’t train. We will unpack this as we dive into 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. #thepowertochange #craiggroshel #personaldevelopment #selfcontrol #selfdiscipline #leadership #marraige

Proverbs 20:19 says, “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.” Words are powerful. They can build up or destroy James 3 instructs us to control our words, stating in verse 5: “Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.” Spreading “harmless” rumors, then, can cause great destruction. God desires that we use our words to praise Him, to speak wisdom, corr...

I've seen so much material on becoming a Scrum Master for the wrong reasons. In this episode, I will unpack what it's like at its core and why you need to have a motivation other than money. Yes, it's a rewarding position but it comes with challenges. #Scrummaster #agilecoach #agileleader #projectmangement #afrotech #blackintech #technology #leadership #techisthenewblack #thetable

I want to grow into tomorrow's challenges, not just go into them. Why? Times are different and we have to make sure we have adapted our leadership to stay relevant in these times. Within the episode, we talk about why we need to have a leader-shift mindset so we can ensure we are always recalibrating our leadership. #leadership #agileleadership #scrum #ministry #adaptiveleadership

I am talking about what's upcoming for Season 7, sharing my heart on a few things, and giving the Student of Life family a few other updates. #leadership #faith #Jesus #ministry #heartposture #adapting

We are always ready to shift responsibility for our sins such as calling it a sickness, or psychological issue, etc to escape the need to accept we need the Holy Spirit to help expose us to the light of Jesus and the working of salvation. #mentalhealth

We are being influenced day by day. The question is, who's influencing us? We will use Genesis 3 to examine why we need to answer that question in order to make sure we are truly living the way God intended for us to live, or are we living the life our greatest influences say we should live? 

You’ll never outgrow your need for a leadership, business, or development coach. From decision-making to learning the necessary skills to go to the next level is vital and having the right coach is invaluable to any leader. Check out this episode to help you determine if you're ready and how to select a coach. #leadershipcoach #ministry #pastoralleadership #development More information: www.timoth...

When you stop developing leaders, you stop growing. It's very important as a leader that we have the people we are responsible for on a leadership development plan. 

Saul built an altar to the Lord and in the next Chapter he was building an altar to himself. We have to consistently ask ourselves who are we really pointing people to, Self or God? Let us examine when Jesus said many will say they did things for me, but I will say depart from. 

Personal boundaries help to limit our selfish inclination to control or manipulate others. Likewise, boundaries protect us from those who have no self-control and who wish to control us. A person with clear, healthy boundaries communicates to others what is and is not permissible, saying, in effect, “This is my jurisdiction, and you have no right to interfere." #Boundaries 

As a leader, do you take the time to position people well so that they may succeed in the role that they are responsible for?  Many people are out of position due to various reasons and sometimes it's simply a different season in life. This episode will challenge you to look within as a leader by asking yourself do I position people well? #toureroberts #thecalled #chadveach #leadership  

Sometimes prayer is used as an excuse to advocate our responsibility to actually help people who have problems because I can say I'm praying for you and there is no accountability as to whether I actually did that or not. However, I don't want to only pray about problems, I want to be an answer to them. Check out this episode on becoming an answer to problems.

Reconciliation is the spiritual practice of seeking a loving, liberating, and life-giving relationship with God and one another, and striving to heal and transform our lives through what our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did for us. Let's talk about why we should be active in this. 

Why is the heart so important? Because it’s the source of life. What are things being stored up in your heart? Throughout scripture, the heart refers to the center of one being, including the mind, emotions, and will. In this episode we will take it a step deeper and talk about how the word heart means more than our mental and emotional capacity, it also encompasses one’s values. #heart-posture #m...

Many leaders and people within the local church have made it very competitive to the point where you would think God is divided against himself. This has also led to a lot more agendas for self than the Kingdom Agenda. However, we should remember that this is truly about Christ and his love for us rather than it is about us and what we want.  Matthew 16:18 And I also say t...

A lot of times ambition can carry negative connotations, but what about when it's submitted to God? Before Paul was converted, he was considered Saul, but his ambition and zeal never faded. He killed a lot of Christians, but when he got saved due to the encounter with Jesus, he went on to win a lot of souls for Christ. Could your leadership use more ambition? Check out this episode and let me know...

Whether you lead 1 person, 10 people or 1,000+, we all should have a heart posture of developing others to be better than us. Jesus remains our Leadership Model. His leadership was perfectly consistent with what God desired in a leader within the world.  #Kingdomleadership #leadership #developing #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment. 

Holiness is not only a possibility for the Christian; holiness is a requirement. Cultivating a lifestyle of holiness does not mean that we must draft a list of dos and donts to live by.  We will unpack what this looks like in a practical way.  Read and study Hebrews 12 1 Corinthians 6  Romans 8 Romans 12 For more details, check out.  Here is Holy #MichaelTodd #timross #thebasem...

"I've had to learn how to get comfortable with my own "No" and I think this is why the Power of No was one of my favorite chapters in the book Balance. Far too many relationships work only because people say yes most of the time. Trying to avoid conflict by withholding a warranted no doesn't insure peace but increases friction within.