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272: Brian Sexton and Being Prepared to Serve


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Brian Sexton is the host of The Intentional Encourager Podcast and author of People Buy From People: 10 Powerful People Lessons From the Ultimate People Person, My Dad. Today, Brian shares how prayer influenced his life early, his dad’s profound influence, and how he stopped running from a call to preach. He also shares an interesting connection between his family and his wife’s family that he never saw coming. Brian’s story reminds us that with a little intionality, we can all encourage someone every day.

Listen to Brian’s story now!

Stories Brian shared:

  • Growing up in Ohio in an influential area
  • The blister that prayer removed as a baby
  • His dad’s encouragement to know God
  • Why he always tries to live in repentance
  • Meeting his wife and how God provided
  • How his mother-in-law knew his grandfather
  • Sensing a call to preach during a revival
  • Learning the value of intentionality
  • How losing his dad sent him into the spiritual desert
  • The dream he had about his father
  • Learning to be his own man
  • The three points of encouragement
  • Great quotes from Brian:

    People who want to be liberated will do just about anything to be set free.

    God is the ultimate connector.

    I was trying to reason with God about things he already knew.

    If you have a cell phone, you can be an encourager.

    Encouraged people, empower people.

    Resources we mentioned:

    • The Intentional Encourager Podcast
    • Eric’s episode on Brian’s show
  • People Buy From People: 10 Powerful People Lessons from the Ultimate People Person–My Dad by Brian Sexton
  • Related episodes:

    • Vicki Proffit and the Encouragement of God
  • Blake Brewer and a Father’s Legacy
  • Sue Donaldson and the Welcoming Heart of God
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