The Strategic Living Podcast with Brian Holmes

It is an honor for me to have my dear friend and colleague,  Ray Edwards , back on the program this week. I have been following Ray and his work for over 18 months, and have come to not only respect him as a business leader, but truly honor him as a man of God. Ray and I met last year at the Platform Conference, and we both knew immediately that our meeting was a divinely inspired connection. As w...

Are you STUCK in a cycle of grieving over something that has happened to you? Are you holding on to anger, resentment, or bitterness over a wrong that was committed in your life? Are you ready to be FREE of what has been holding you back? As we are all about living life strategically, we must know that that requires us to live our life HONESTLY. We must be willing to grapple with those issues of t...

The ‘SOUL’ of man is a vital part of our lives. In fact, as the soul goes, so goes every area of our life. The soul is where the will, the mind, the emotions, the memories, our beliefs, and so much more is held. It is literally the ‘womb’ that carries our potential. In order for our lives to manifest our full potential, our souls must be healed. In this episode, I share an overview of this concept...

There is a great need in our culture for agents of cultural transformation. Every segment of society is under the influence of someone’s leadership and agenda. Our challenge is that the sons of God have been AWOL. We have not been engaged in the place of our assignment. In this episode, we are going to introduce you to the concept of the 7 Mountains of Cultural Influence, and how YOU can become ac...

It is an honor for me to introduce you to my dear friend and colleague,  Dan Miller . I met Dan originally in Atlanta in May of 2012. Since that time, I have been reading his books and blogs, listening to his podcast, and participating in his 48Days Community on a regular basis. Dan is one of the most genuine people I know, and I have come to respect him a great deal. In this interview, Dan and I...

On April 29th, 1989, Sabrina and I walked down the aisle in Mesquite, Texas. Although we had no idea what we were in for, God had great plans for our future. He knew that out of our brokenness, we would bring healing to thousands. He knew that out of our commitment to each other, and the covenant we made with Him, we would raise and send out two amazing children that in time, would change the worl...

When God escorts you into a season of change and transition, it always involves the opportunity for growth. Are you currently experiencing the upheaval of change and transition? Do you feel as though God is moving you towards something new, even though you are not completely clear on what that is? On this episode, I want to talk about the 10 Things I’ve Learned In The Process Of Personal Transitio...

Every one of us are wired to dream and to have vision. Without VISION (some idea where you are going), we literally begin to die or perish. There is this idea that ‘if you don’t aim at some target, you are sure to hit it. In other words, if there is not a visually and emotionally compelling focus or GOAL for which I am directing my energy, my heart, my mind, my work, my efforts, my LIFE, I am rele...

It is an honor for me to introduce you to my dear friend,  John Morgan  (a.k.a., President George W. Bush). I met John in 2013 at the Platform Conference in Nashville, TN, over the course of that year, we became close friends. John travels the world encouraging, challenging, and uplifting the hearts of men and women, and we are privileged to have him on the program. This show is different than any...

The following story by Anthony de Mello captures what can happen if we don’t embrace our destiny and we lose our freedom to be eagles. A man found an eagle’s egg and put it in a nest of a barnyard hen. The eaglet hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them. All his life the eagle did what the barnyard chicks did, thinking he was a barnyard chicken. He scratched the earth for worms and i...

• What does a healthy relationship look like? • How can you gauge which relationships are good for you, and which ones are not? • Are there certain characteristics to look for? Today on the program, we will be looking at ‘The 7 Quality Characteristic of a Healthy, Life Giving Relationships” Scriptural Principle   Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools wi...

In this episode, we continue talking about RELATIONSHIPS. How do we navigate changes in relationships? Are all relationships meant to last for a lifetime? What do you do when a relationship is TESTED? What do you do when a relationship’s season has come to an end How do we steward the transitions in relationships from one level to another. Today on the program, we will be looking at these kinds of...

What is life outside of relationships? How do we classify or categorize our relationships? Do relationships change in seasons of our lives? How do we navigate relationships when conflict or tests come? Today, we’re going to be looking at these questions, and talking about ‘Understanding  and Navigating the 5 Levels of Relationships’ Spiritual Principle He who walks with wise men will be wise, but...

What does it mean to be a Lifestyle Learner? How can you gain the knowledge and expertise in an area of interest? Is learning a VALUE, a DISCIPLINE, or both? Is it possible to gain a world class education outside of a university or college setting? Today, we’re going to be looking at these questions, and talking about 7 Ways You Can Become A Lifestyle Learner. Spiritual Principle “Let the wise hea...

We talk often about the fact that God has specific PLANS for each of our lives – (Jeremiah 29:11). We also believe that every one of us were born for, and with, a purpose; a unique assignment – (Jeremiah 1). We further understand that each of us are given unique GIFTS, graces, talents, skills, abilities; and that our unique gifts are intended to FIT TOGETHER with other’s uniqueness’s to form ONE B...

It is an honor for me to introduce you to my dear friend and colleague,  Dan Miller . I met Dan originally in Atlanta in May of 2012. Since that time, I have been reading his books and blogs, listening to his podcast, and participating in his 48Days Community on a regular basis. Dan is one of the most genuine people I know, and I have come to respect him a great deal. Recently, Sabrina and I were...

In this episode, we continue talking about your DREAMS. I recently conducted a seminar in which we focused a great deal on truly engaging the passions, dreams, and desires that God has put in one’s heart. Your destiny is tied directly to your dreams; your dreams originate with God; your success is totally depended on you fulfilling those dreams. As you embark on a New Beginning, let’s Discover, En...

Over the past several weeks, we have been sharing with you concepts about New Beginnings. This includes dealing with past hurts and disappointments, awakening dormant dreams, and becoming active in pursuing the NEW things God desires to bring us into. On this episode, I want to tell you that Nothing Changes Until Something Changes.  The truth is, what once moved you forward is now holding you back...

At the onset of every ‘ New Beginning ‘, there is the realization that in order to have what you’ve never had, you have to di what you’ve never done. In order to do things you’ve never done before, it often requires us to face fears that in the past, we have not been willing to do. On this episode, I want to talk to you about THREE KINDS OF FEAR THAT YOU MUST OVERCOME if you want to experience the...

Every person has the capacity to DREAM, and to see their dream become a reality. In fact, I believe that God Himself puts these dreams and desires in our hearts, and that they are actually there to serve our greater purpose and destiny. I dreamed about flying throughout my childhood. I was obsessed with aviation, and knew that one day I would fly. There was a season in my life, however, where I lo...

Happy New Year to you and yours! Over the next several weeks, I’m going to be sharing with you some concepts about  New Beginnings . We’ll be talking about putting the past behind you; getting in touch with the dreams that are in your heart; how to confidently pursue the passions and interests that you have; how to set GOALS that matter and goals that are meaningful. On this episode, I want to tal...

Another year is swiftly coming to an end. We are all busy about the business of Christmas, and thinking of turkey and dressing, honey baked hams, pumpkin pies, chocolate pies, parades, shopping, and big family gatherings. On this episode, I want to do something a little different. I want us to pause, consider WHY we celebrate this season, and look at God’s blessings, His Promises, and Our Future a...

It is an honor for me to introduce you to my dear friend and colleague,  Ray Edwards . I have been following Ray and his work for over 18 months, and have come to not only respect him as a business leader, but truly honor him as a man of God. Ray and I met recently at the Platform Conference, and we both knew immediately that our meeting was a divinely inspired connection. As we shared our hearts...

Are you happy with the results you’ve experienced in 2013? Did you accomplish the goals you set this time last year? Are you satisfied with the relationships you have in your life? Do you feel like you just can’t escape the past? Are you ready for a fresh start? A RE-BOOT? Can you see the future that God sees for you? On this episode, we will be talking about Preparing for the New Year: ‘5 Steps Y...