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In Luke 24:49 (TLB) Jesus said, “And now I will send the Holy Spirit upon you, just as my Father promised.” Who is the Holy Spirit? God as Father? We comprehend that image. God as Jesus, the Son? That idea is manageable as well. But God as Spirit? That word itself is mystical.

One day, I read the words Jesus used to describe the Holy Spirit: comforter and friend. I know that Person. That was three decades ago. I no longer think of the Holy Spirit as “the Holy Who?” I now call him our Heaven-Sent Helper.  He is our champion, our advocate, our guide. He comforts and directs us. He indwells, transforms, sustains, and will someday deliver us into our heavenly home.

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In this powerful episode, Dustin shares his raw and redemptive story of transformation—from despair to freedom and purpose. You’ll hear how his journey through darkness led to a life rooted in faith, restoration, and thriving.

Dustin discuss the realities of rock bottom, the importance of community, and the role of spiritual surrender in true recovery. This is a testimony you won’t want to miss—real, honest, and full of hope.

Key Themes:

• Hitting rock bottom—and finding the way up

• The role of faith and mentorship in recovery

• How vulnerability opens the door to healing

• From surviving to thriving: Dustin’s message to others still struggling

Takeaway Quote:
“There’s nothing too broken that God can’t restore. You just have to be willing to step into the light.” – Dustin

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• Learn2Live.org – Tools and support for your journey

In this powerful episode, Dustin shares his raw and redemptive story of transformation—from despair to freedom and purpose. You’ll hear how his journey through darkness led to a life rooted in faith, restoration, and thriving.

Dustin discuss the realities of rock bottom, the importance of community, and the role of spiritual surrender in true recovery. This is a testimony you won’t want to miss—real, honest, and full of hope.

Key Themes:

Hitting rock bottom—and finding the way up

The role of faith and mentorship in recovery

How vulnerability opens the door to healing

From surviving to thriving: Dustin’s message to others still struggling

Takeaway Quote: “There’s nothing too broken that God can’t restore. You just have to be willing to step into the light.” – Dustin

Resources & Mentions:

⁠Learn2Live.org⁠ – Tools and support for your journey

“I don’t know where I’d be today if my mom hadn’t prayed for me. I don’t think I’d even be alive,” my friend Rahim related. He was a former addict who’d spent time in prison for drug distribution. Over coffee one day, he shared the difference his mother’s prayers had made in his life. “Even when I disappointed her so badly, she kept loving me with her prayers. I was in a lot of trouble, but if she hadn’t prayed for me, I know it would have been worse.”

The Old Testament account of Samuel tells another story of someone who showed faithfulness to God and others through prayer. On the day Saul was coronated as king at Mizpah, the prophet Samuel was also disappointed. The people had placed their faith and hope for their future in a monarchy instead of in God.

As the people gathered, God displayed His displeasure through an unseasonable storm that terrified them and made them regret their decision (1 Samuel 12:16-18). When they pleaded with Samuel to intercede for them, he replied, “Far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you” (v. 23).

Samuel’s response reminds us that praying for others is a way of keeping God first in our hearts and lives. When we love others by praying for them, we open the door to witness what only He can do. And we never want to miss that.

Anne shares about a relationship with Jesus and knowing God from John 4:4.

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•             A woman wondering when it’s time to disclose the business’s revenue with her son

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When you’re building a personal brand, the biggest mistake you can make is being too broad. The world doesn’t need another generalist. It needs someone who owns a clear, specific problem and solves it consistently. That’s the magic of niching down. A focused message not only grabs attention, it builds trust and traction faster than trying to be everything to everyone. So what does it look like to get hyper-specific, and how do you know if your niche is tight enough?

In this week's episode, hosts Donald Miller and Kyle Reed break down the personal brand of Dan Go, also known as @FitFounder. They unpack why his brand name works, how his bio instantly communicates value, and how his disciplined content strategy made him a go-to voice for entrepreneurs who want to get healthy. You’ll learn what makes a personal brand succeed, how to build authority, and why clarity beats cleverness. Tune in to get the secrets to building a personal brand that actually works.

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What if the most effective, transformative workplaces in the world were led by Christians? In this final episode as host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, Al Lopus reflects on over a decade of powerful conversations with Christian leaders who have turned that vision into reality—through intentional leadership, culture change, and the redemptive work of Christ in the workplace.

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How do you handle your tough times? When you’re tired of trying, tired of forgiving, tired of hard weeks, or hard-headed people—how do you manage your dark days? With a bottle of pills? Alcohol? A day at the spa? Many opt for such treatments. So many, in fact, we assume they reenergize the sad life. But do they? They numb the pain, but do they remove it?

We like sheep follow each other off the ledge, falling headlong into bars and binges and beds. Is there a better solution? Indeed, there is. Be quick to pray. Talk to Christ who invites, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life.” Jesus says, “I will show you how to take a real rest” (Matthew 11:28-29 MSG).

God, who is never downcast, never tires of your down days. Just go to him.

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