Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God

What does it truly mean to finish your life well, and how do we overcome the hurdles that threaten to derail our purpose? In this episode, we dive into the core principles of lasting leadership, from maintaining an ongoing learning posture to healing untended emotional wounds. We also explore how to recognize "boundaries"—strategic, God-initiated seasons of transition and renewal that pr...

This episode explores what it means to focus on finishing well during the "Sage Stage" of life—the years of 70-ish and beyond. Discover how navigating the transition out of traditional leadership roles can actually expand your relational influence, allowing you to pass down a lifetime of wisdom to younger generations who need it most. By examining the unique frameworks of "ultimate...

In the powerhouse decades of our 50s and 60s, the spiritual journey shifts from discovery to convergence , where years of experience finally meet a refined sense of calling. This episode explores how to move into the epicenter of your calling by deliberately "zeroing in" on what God has fashioned you to do best. We discuss the discipline of letting go of the merely "good" to em...

In the mid-life season of our 40s and 50s, the "trial and error" of youth begins to give way to a more defined sense of life purpose. This episode explores how God uses these years to help us move toward clarity, leaning into the unique spiritual gifts that are finally starting to bear consistent fruit. It’s a pivotal time of alignment where we shift from searching for our place to funct...

Being in your 20s and 30s is a special time of discovery — who you are, what you enjoy, who you want to be around, going different places, trying different things and figuring out what you want to do with your life.  This is also a time when your character is being formed, and even though we often get caught up in activities, remember that it's more important what God is building in you rathe...

What are you doing in terms of calling and purpose in this season of your life? What is the big picture of what God is doing?  When you're in your teens to 20s, God is laying sovereign foundations in your life.  Pay attention to your character, natural abilities, spiritual gifts and what God is trying to teach you. These are the sovereign foundations that will prepare you for your next season...

What are you doing in terms of calling and purpose in this season of your life? What is the big picture of what God is doing? Remember that God is never done working. He’s always up to something. The moment we know what that is, we can join him in that effort. God has a purpose, a call and need for every one of us. Dr. Bobby Clinton's teachings: BobbyClinton.com Additional material: ClintonLe...

We're two weeks into the year, and many of us are back to our regular, busy schedules.  Even though we told ourselves to slow down this year, be more intentional, leave margin in our lives, be more present, and spend more time in Scripture, it's so easy to fall back into our default state — busy.  Can Jesus relate? He spent a short time on Earth.  He had a lot to do.  He was surrounded b...

The new year is a time to reset.  We reflect, we plan and we take action.  But how about starting 2026 with something different — repentance? Taking time for confession seems like a lost spiritual discipline these days. The heart and act of repentance that should follow takes humility and courage.  It's hard but worth it.  When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn mor...

We are well in the swing of the Christmas season.  For many, that means a daily crush of gift buying, holiday parties, Christmas cards, the end of the school semester and on and on. It’s all part of that relentless rush of life, but God intends for us to honor the Sabbath and to trust Him with our time – it’s His gift to us. We must allow God to guide us in incorporating rest into our lives intent...

Being known as a peacemaker is a profound honor in heaven, signifying a threat to evil and earning the proud recognition of God as His son or daughter. We are not supposed to be the cause of conflict. Peacemaking requires a meek, merciful, and pure heart that prioritizes God's glory and the well-being of His people over selfish concerns or earthly prestige. Jesus concludes the Beatitudes by m...

Jesus says the pure in heart will see God, but purity seems like a very high bar. We know God sees into our hearts because it reflects the “real me” and the “real you.” When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org . Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store . Download the Lionsh...

We don’t think much about mercy until we need it.  We don’t want to suffer the consequences when we have wronged someone.  But when the shoe is on the other foot, we realize that it is far more satisfying to default to revenge and displays of strength.  Jesus calls us to be merciful though.  Will we obey? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare'...

If someone asked you what you hunger for, what would be your answer? Happiness? Time? Comfort? Healthy relationships? Financial security? Peace? Jesus tells us that we are blessed if we hunger and thirst for righteousness.  It’s that piece of us that is bothered by injustice, desires strong character and conduct and longs to be in a right relationship with God.  When we pursue those things, we wil...

Meekness conjures the idea of being a doormat, letting others trample over us. In our world, the meek person is not valued.  But Jesus says the meek will inherit the earth.  We must have the wrong idea of what it means to be meek. Theologian RT Kendall says, "It is the opposite of self-righteousness, arrogance, haughtiness, smugness and defensiveness." That sounds like something we all n...

“Happy are the unhappy” is how theologian John Stott explains what Jesus means when he says, “Blessed are those who mourn.” We commonly associate mourning with the death and loss of a loved one, but in the Sermon on the Mount, it’s about mourning our own sin and the consequences that come with our choices. So, how and when will we be comforted? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/po...

Every one of us has felt poor in spirit at one time or another.  You might call it helpless, hopeless, desperate, broken or even just needy.  We might consider that weak or pitiful, but in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is saying, “Congratulations! If you are broken, you are blessed.” What does He mean by that? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare...

St. Augustine is the one who gave the name “Sermon on the Mount” to the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5-7. It’s the closest account we have from Jesus on what He wants His disciples to be and do.  The whole sermon contrasts how followers of Jesus live, act and think in comparison to the world around them. In the midst of all of the noise right now, what do we need to be focused on? Let’s get back t...

We've spent this season talking about the Leadership Games and the need for discipleship in the various fields where people work.  We talked with believers in government, law and security; business; arts, entertainment & media, health, medicine & wholeness, and we're ending our series talking about the need to disciple people who work in ministry. That may sound strange because i...

The need to improve our physical and mental health, and the idea of wholeness — these are top of mind for so many people today. Loneliness and anxiety are epidemics, we aren't taking care of our bodies, and people are turning to quick fixes. So it's important to have believers serving and teaching in these fields because they have access to people during times of vulnerability and pain t...

The fields of arts, entertainment and media have an outsized impact on our culture and society.  Content, as it's called now, affect the way we think about and see the world. That's why it's so important that we need people who work in these industries to see their work as an expression of their faith. Listen to three leaders who are trying to put discipleship principles into practi...

Business is the backbone of modern civilization.  It provides goods and services, creates jobs, and drives innovation. Of course, the goal is to make a profit but there are good ways to do business and bad ones as well. It is of great importance that we have godly people leading and running businesses — making money with integrity, treating employees and customers with honor, and being a positive...

There seems to be a lot of hopelessness and cynicism when it comes our institutions - the government, the legal system and law enforcement & security. That's why it is so important to disciple believers who work in these fields to do their work according to godly principles, with humility and a heart of service.  Listen to three leaders who are trying to do just that - what lessons are re...

This season we're going to tell you about Lionshare's latest initiative - The Leadership Games. Why should you care? Because it's an embodiment of what intentional discipleship can look like. Lionshare intentionally gathered older leaders who were interested in discipling younger leaders. They spent a year training and then came to the Leadership Games to meet young leaders who had...

We Americans love our rights. We talk about them, we demand them. It’s woven into the fabric of who we are. But as Christians, we need to be aware that relinquishing our personal rights is essential to living in obedience to Jesus. As we approach the end of 2023 and start thinking about 2024, ask yourself – what are the things you are holding onto that hinder you. Do you make deals with God? As th...