Student of Life

Tapping into what is a narcissist and why it doesn’t mix well in day to day life especially in leadership. The Bible addresses the issues related to narcissism as part of our sinful natural self (Romans 7:5). In this episode, I asked a good friend Willie (Trey) to unpack this topic on a deeper level.  In addition, we will unpack some notes directly from Chad Veach.  Note: We apologize fo...

We live in a world that all about self but Christ told us we must die to it in proper context. Do you live a life that satisfies your flesh more than it does the Holy Spirit? If so, this episode will be for you for sure as we unpack how to live a life that Jesus called us to live. 

How many times have you said, “I was going to do it today,” "I really needed to do this,” "I didn’t have enough time." I remember reading that if the devil can't make you sin, he'll make you busy because both have similar objectives in the context of distance from God. In this episode, we unpack that a little by answering are you too distracted for God. 

When I was in seminary school, Dr. Virginia D. stated that the worse deception is self-deception because you don’t believe that you are deceived. James 1: 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. That being said, in your heart, do you really love God? Do your actions support your words? That's what we will take on in this episode, to see if we are deceiving...

The mind is the key to the Christian life. We are kicking off our first part of the "Good Christian Bad Habits" series. Romans 12:2 (ESV): 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. In this one, we unpack what renewing the mind is vital to a successful Christi...

I'm sure you've heard the quote to each is his/her own. In this episode, I wanted to unpack that a little through how I see that and why I believe understanding each person has the right to their personal preferences as long as it doesn't contradict scripture of course.  Your end game and season of life is vital to respecting and understanding how we can walk away or move forward with what Go...

What's the real reason you do what you do? A motive is defined as the underlying reason for any action. Many times we believe that because we have the right words and actions, we think it's pleasing to God.  In this episode, we will examine how God is interested in our motives more than he is our words and actions.  

It's no shortage of great leaders out there such as Toure Roberts, Danielle Strickland, Sarah Jakes-Roberts  John C. Maxwell, Michael Todd, Dharius Daniels, John Gray, Craig Groeschel, Chad Veach, Bob Iger, T.D. Jakes and so many more that I didn't mention. With so many books and podcasts out there I'm sure you're probably like why should I listen to another take on leadership. That's one maj...

There is no shortage of information in the world today. It's not scarce as it used to be because everything is right at our fingertips. With that comes information overload, meaning the wealth of information can lead to poverty of focus.  In other words, "focusing on everything is focusing on nothing" - Michel Hyatt. Let's explore this topic together by discussing what it truly means to Focus.

Andy Stanly said it best "Direction, not intention, determines the destination." I believe most of us have intentions for being great in life.  However, many of us lack the preparation that usually drives the direction we need in order to move towards our destination. This episode will unpack this concept and help you understand that intention is simply the starting point but you need more in...

You have to be willing to develop throughout your career and life in general. Within this episode, we will focus on 3 areas that will help you develop and excel within your career or purpose itself. 

Choosing a career can be difficult especially without prayer. Therefore we must seek God and do our due diligence because only what God has declared over us is what's guaranteed to take place. As you listen to this episode, you will gain the insight you need to pick, change, or go forward with your career. Remember there is a purpose in your career. 

In this episode letting listeners what's coming and the decision to extend Season 3.  We will dive into things that of course cover faith, career, making decisions, and staying faithful to what God called us to in the midst of this COVID-19. 

As we conclude the Stewardship series, we dive into what this term means and echo some of the things we went over within the first 3 episodes.  Dr. Tony Evans teaches a lot on this Kingdom concept so it's only right that we start it off by highlighting some of his notes. 

Wealth is morally neutral; there is nothing wrong with money, in and of itself, or the possession of money. However, when money begins to control us, that’s when trouble starts.  In other words, money takes on the characteristics of the individual and that's why perspective is key. 

You can't serve/advance the kingdom of God with the wrong poverty mindset.  Proper financial stewardship is more than being frugal but recognizing and understanding the basics of personal finance and planning to help us reach life goals.  A lot of times it's not that we need more money but needs to understand the importance of managing God's money his way, not our way.

Dave Ramsey and Robert Morris have influenced me a lot on how I now understand stewardship. It helped me a great deal because many people don't have a proper understanding of stewardship but it's one of our primary callings in life. Within this episode, we will kick off our stewardship series and explain what stewardship actually is. 

How we spend our time determines how we spend our lives and both are limited. This is why we must learn to live each day with an eternal perspective that we gain a heart of wisdom to be better stewards of our time.

Discipleship is the process by which disciples grow in the Lord Jesus Christ and are equipped by the Holy Spirit, who resides in our hearts, to overcome the pressures and trials of this present life and become more and more Christlike. This process requires believers to respond to the Holy Spirit’s prompting to examine their thoughts, words, and actions and compare them with the Word of God. This...

A quote I read within Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell read as "you're not made in a crisis, you're revealed.  Within this episode, I want to unpack why this is more relevant than ever giving coronavirus (COVID-19).  Using Michael Hyatt said, "draw a different frame around the same set of circumstances and new pathways come into view."  We will come to understand...

Are you applying what you're learning? Through application is where the deeper learning comes from.  Within this episode, we will use James 1: 23-25 as our foundational text and unpack the statement "You can't improve on the day to day living if you aren't applying it." 

Pandemic diseases may or may not be tied to God’s specific judgment of sin with the goal of repentance and restoration or it could be the result of living in a broken world. God is in control. Be wise. Look for opportunities for ministry by being bold and compassionate as you share the gospel speaking the truth in love.

YOU spend a lot of time at work and honestly probably spend more time at work than you spend with family and etc…..  I believe God took this into consideration and that's why your work matters to Him! Many times we can feel that God only cares about the work we do outside of our day to day job or what we only do in the context of the local church. That being said, let's dive into what Colossi...

Contentment isn't a lack of ambition or action or intensity, it's the condition of our hearts while we are pursuing those things.  Within this episode, we will dive into what contentment is and what it is not and most importantly how it's vital to us in our pursuit of success. 

Seasons change with time, cycles change when we do. Many of us want to spend our entire life reaping a harvest put fail to realize that our harvest is only as strong as our seed planting, cultivating, and trusting in God to bring the rain. If we don't respect the season of life we are in we automatically operate within a deficiency.