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From the Archive — Listener Revisit

This week we’re revisiting a past episode that pairs directly with our newest release, Begin With the End in Mind.

Planning the destination is important — but planning alone doesn’t produce results. At some point, action has to follow vision.

In this episode, what started as a small task that could have been handled immediately turned into a bigger, more unpleasant problem simply because it was avoided.

And that’s where the lesson lands.

Many of us carry things in our lives that we know need to be addressed — habits, behaviors, sins, difficult conversations, neglected responsibilities. We tell ourselves we’ll deal with them later. But what we ignore doesn’t stay contained. It spreads, affects other areas of life, and can even impact the people around us.

This re-release serves as a practical companion to Begin With the End in Mind:

• Vision shows us where we need to go.
• Discipline and obedience guide us.
• But action is what moves us forward.

If there’s something you’ve been putting off — spiritually, personally, or relationally — this episode is your reminder:

Don’t let it sit.

Don’t let it spread.

Just get it done.

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Good intentions aren’t enough without preparation. In this episode of Five Minutes & Coffee, we reflect on a simple mistake—starting a project without planning for the outcome—and how that same mindset often shows up in our spiritual lives, relationships, and personal goals.

Drawing from Luke 14:28–30, this episode challenges listeners to think beyond the desire for results and instead consider the discipline, habits, and direction required to reach them. Whether it’s faith, career growth, marriage, health, or personal development, beginning with the end in mind means understanding both where you want to go and how long you intend to stay there.

This episode is an encouragement to pray, plan wisely, seek counsel, and pursue growth intentionally—leaving room for adjustments while remaining faithful to the process.

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Love doesn’t prove itself in the rush of a feeling; it shows up when we choose God’s way over our will. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation, where we unpack John 14:15 and the everyday tension between emotions that surge and obedience that holds steady. We walk through the highs that make us forget God, the lows that tempt us to leave Him, and the quiet discipline that keeps our faith grounded when life swings hard.

Together we connect the words disciple and discipline and get honest about the costs. We revisit hard lessons from Jonah’s detour, David’s desire, and Israel’s wandering to show how unchecked feelings mislead even the strongest among us. From road rage to revenge, from flashy purchases to risky relationships, we lay out simple, Scriptural tests that put reactions under the light: would I want God to treat me as I’m about to treat this person? Does this choice grow the fruit of the Spirit or feed the impulse of the moment?

You’ll hear practical steps to move emotions from the driver’s seat to the back seat without denying them. We talk about setting boundaries that protect your soul like a sturdy front door—limits that keep out what harms so real blessings can come in on God’s timing. If you’ve been tempted to equate spontaneity with freedom, this is an invitation to try a different path: steady, joyful, and free because it’s disciplined. Press play to reset your reflexes toward mercy, courage, and self-control—and share it with someone who’s battling the same pull between feeling and faith.

If this helped you reset your compass, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so others can find it. What’s one moment today where you’ll choose obedience over impulse?

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Prayer is more than a phrase we say or a response we offer—it is our direct line to God. In this episode of Five Minutes and Coffee, we reflect on how prayer has slowly become casual and commercialized in today’s culture, even though it should be a powerful and consistent part of everyday life.

Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider how seriously we take prayer and whether we truly follow through when we say, “I’ll pray for you.” 

This episode is a call to remember the power of prayer, to use it intentionally, and to become the generation that prays with faith, persistence, and trust in God’s ability to act.

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Every day, thoughts enter our minds—some helpful, some harmful, and some that quietly pull us away from truth if we let them stay. In this episode let's be encouraged to be intentional about examining every thought that comes in.

This week’s encouragement is simple: notice your thoughts, challenge them with truth, and refuse to let them take hold. 

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We often say we don’t have time to study, pray, or grow spiritually—but the issue usually isn’t time. It’s how complicated we’ve made the process.

In this episode of Five Minutes & Coffee, let's talk about why spiritual growth doesn’t require perfect schedules, long study sessions, or ideal conditions. It starts with recognizing the time you already have and choosing to use it intentionally.

Faith isn’t built by waiting for more time—it’s built by being faithful with the time God has already given you.

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We all have moments when we don’t feel as strong spiritually as we think we should—moments when our faith feels off, our confidence feels shaken, and our expectations don’t match our reality. Whether you’re a new Christian wondering when maturity will show up, or a seasoned believer facing unexpected struggles, this episode is for you.

Let's explore why spiritual growth is a lifelong process, why every season carries a lesson you haven’t learned yet, and how easily our compass can drift when we take our eyes off Scripture—even by one degree. 

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We all pray for success, for doors to open, for God to “confirm” the path we think makes the most sense. But what happens when the journey doesn’t go where we expected? What if the red carpet God rolls out isn’t leading to the place we pictured — but to the place He knows is best?

In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable, honest moments when God answers differently than we hoped. Through scripture, real-life examples, and the reminder that God sees far beyond our goals, we ask a simple but powerful question:

What if God’s plan is better — even when it feels like ours was working?

Let’s learn to trust the God who leads us for our good, protects us from unseen harm, and guides us toward the kind of success that lasts into eternity.

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Some prayers are loud, some are whispered… and some, like Hannah’s, never make a sound. Yet God hears every one of them. This week, we begin a simple but intentional challenge: seven days, seven words — one word a day, prayed three times daily with focus and faith.

Instead of carrying our burdens alone, we’re bringing them to the One who already knows, already cares, and already has the power to fix what we cannot.

Join me as we slow down, think deeply, and pray with purpose — not on autopilot, but with intention. And if you want me praying alongside you, send your words through the link in the episode description.

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The end of the year brings reflection — not just on what we did, but how we lived. ☕️ Were our habits godly? Did our lives show the fruit of the Spirit?

Let’s look back together and ask some hard questions.

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