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In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into the complexities of the problems, obstacles, and challenges we face in our lives and businesses. I aim to help you discern whether these issues stem from spiritual warfare or if they are structural in nature—meaning they require practical solutions rather than spiritual intervention.
I start by sharing a personal anecdote from a recent dinner conversation where a friend suggested that a challenge we were facing in an organization was spiritual. I challenged that notion, asserting that many times, we attribute our struggles to spiritual warfare when, in reality, they are rooted in our leadership skills or structural issues within our organizations. This mislabeling can lead us to abdicate our responsibility for finding solutions, allowing problems to fester and grow.
Throughout the episode, I outline four key steps to assess and address the challenges you may be facing:
Assess the Problem: I emphasize the importance of deep self-awareness and honesty in identifying the root causes of our challenges. This involves asking tough questions about our contributions to the issues at hand and recognizing our blind spots.
Recap Past Solutions: Here, I encourage listeners to reflect on previous attempts to solve the problem. Understanding what has or hasn’t worked in the past is crucial for moving forward effectively.
Identify Hidden Mindsets: I discuss how our subconscious beliefs can drive our actions and decisions, often without our awareness. By identifying these mindsets, we can better understand how they may be interfering with our ability to solve problems.
Create the Solution: Finally, I guide you on how to synthesize the insights gained from the previous steps and take them to the Holy Spirit for direction. This step is about aligning our solutions with God’s guidance, ensuring that we are not just reacting out of fear or insecurity.
I also touch on the importance of recognizing that some challenges require time and thoughtful consideration rather than impulsive decisions. Leadership and business ownership are skills that can be developed, and understanding our strengths and weaknesses is key to growth.
As we wrap up, I invite you to reflect on your current challenges and consider whether they are spiritual or structural. If you find that a structural approach could lead to a solution, I encourage you to take action. Conversely, if you still sense spiritual interference after doing the work, I suggest seeking spiritual solutions, such as prayer and community support.
Join me next week for a new episode, and don’t forget to check the show notes for timestamps that you can share with friends. Thank you for being part of Wisdom's Table, and I hope this episode inspires you to tackle your challenges with clarity and confidence!
00:00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table
00:00:37 - Identifying Problems: Spiritual vs. Structural
00:01:09 - The Danger of Over-Spiritualizing Problems
00:02:23 - Assessing the Problem
00:04:19 - Key 1: Assess the Problem
00:09:44 - Key 2: Recap Past Solutions
00:10:36 - Key 3: Identify Hidden Mindsets
00:14:37 - Key 4: Create the Solution
00:17:04 - Bringing Structure to Spiritual Gifts
00:18:27 - Next Steps and Upcoming Prayers
00:19:51 - Sharing the Podcast
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Want to know what drives me? Jump on my email list and find out (and exit anytime you want). CLICK HERE
In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into the complexities of the problems, obstacles, and challenges we face in our lives and businesses. I aim to help you discern whether these issues stem from spiritual warfare or if they are structural in nature—meaning they require practical solutions rather than spiritual intervention.
I start by sharing a personal anecdote from a recent dinner conversation where a friend suggested that a challenge we were facing in an organization was spiritual. I challenged that notion, asserting that many times, we attribute our struggles to spiritual warfare when, in reality, they are rooted in our leadership skills or structural issues within our organizations. This mislabeling can lead us to abdicate our responsibility for finding solutions, allowing problems to fester and grow.
Throughout the episode, I outline four key steps to assess and address the challenges you may be facing:
Assess the Problem: I emphasize the importance of deep self-awareness and honesty in identifying the root causes of our challenges. This involves asking tough questions about our contributions to the issues at hand and recognizing our blind spots.
Recap Past Solutions: Here, I encourage listeners to reflect on previous attempts to solve the problem. Understanding what has or hasn’t worked in the past is crucial for moving forward effectively.
Identify Hidden Mindsets: I discuss how our subconscious beliefs can drive our actions and decisions, often without our awareness. By identifying these mindsets, we can better understand how they may be interfering with our ability to solve problems.
Create the Solution: Finally, I guide you on how to synthesize the insights gained from the previous steps and take them to the Holy Spirit for direction. This step is about aligning our solutions with God’s guidance, ensuring that we are not just reacting out of fear or insecurity.
I also touch on the importance of recognizing that some challenges require time and thoughtful consideration rather than impulsive decisions. Leadership and business ownership are skills that can be developed, and understanding our strengths and weaknesses is key to growth.
As we wrap up, I invite you to reflect on your current challenges and consider whether they are spiritual or structural. If you find that a structural approach could lead to a solution, I encourage you to take action. Conversely, if you still sense spiritual interference after doing the work, I suggest seeking spiritual solutions, such as prayer and community support.
Join me next week for a new episode, and don’t forget to check the show notes for timestamps that you can share with friends. Thank you for being part of Wisdom's Table, and I hope this episode inspires you to tackle your challenges with clarity and confidence!
00:00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table
00:00:37 - Identifying Problems: Spiritual vs. Structural
00:01:09 - The Danger of Over-Spiritualizing Problems
00:02:23 - Assessing the Problem
00:04:19 - Key 1: Assess the Problem
00:09:44 - Key 2: Recap Past Solutions
00:10:36 - Key 3: Identify Hidden Mindsets
00:14:37 - Key 4: Create the Solution
00:17:04 - Bringing Structure to Spiritual Gifts
00:18:27 - Next Steps and Upcoming Prayers
00:19:51 - Sharing the Podcast
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