EP 45: Why Most People Are Building Their Lives Shakey Foundations Without Knowing It

Join us as we share personal stories and insights on what kingdom building truly means from a faith-centered perspective. Discover how surrender, humility, and intentional listening shape a life that reflects God's purpose in everyday moments.

Main Topics & Insights:

• The importance of humility and dependence on God

• How shifting perspective and recalibrating standards aligns us with God's purpose

• Practical ways to hear from and engage with God daily

• The significance of community, accountability, and listening to the Holy Spirit

• The process of building on a biblical foundation versus self-focus or worldly success

• God's blueprint for our lives—putting the pieces together faithfully

• Personal stories of obedience, seasons of change, and trusting God's timing

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to the episode: honest talk about life, kingdom building, and celebrating God's work

01:11 – Reflecting on childhood favorite movies

02:41 – The impact of movies on childhood memories and lessons learned

08:58 – What does kingdom building mean to Danielle? Grounded in seeking God's kingdom first

09:16 – Key verse: Matthew 6:33 — Seeking first His kingdom and righteousness

10:03 – Clinging to what is good—clinging to God with an intimate bond

11:15 – Building on Jesus as the cornerstone—foundation for lasting kingdom work

12:13 – What kingdom building is not: Self-promotion, controlling, or limited to church walls

13:50 – Dying to self and trusting God's plan—examples from community building

14:46 – Dependence on God's strength—how weaknesses become strengths in His power

16:14 – Partnering with God's ongoing work everywhere, not just inside church walls

17:35 – Recognizing God's clarity in seasons of deep work and refining foundations

18:33 – The importance of a strong foundation—comparing Lego structures to our lives

20:21 – Restoring and rebuilding—God's process of tearing down and setting right

22:14 – Demolition vs. remodeling: God's way of resetting our lives for His purpose

23:52 – Listening to the Holy Spirit in every season and community

25:42 – Maintaining community rooted in God's Word and Jesus' love

26:39 – The uniqueness of individual race and community seasons in kingdom building

28:13 – Knowing when to stay or move on in God's timing

29:07 – Embracing change and God's seasons—trusting His flow and divine blueprint

31:11 – Celebrating God's faithfulness

32:30 – The power of gratitude in transition

34:04 – Teaching kids to hear from God—practical steps and fostering spiritual confidence

37:52 – The intentionality behind leading children and listening to the Holy Spirit

44:36 – The significance of relationship-centered kingdom building

50:29 – Trust and obedience in God's timing—working and waiting in faith

55:11 – Trusting God through delays and breakthroughs

58:01 – The beauty of God's plan & purpose over worldly measures

60:58 – Building one nail at a time—God’s blueprint and our participation in His design

62:46 – Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah—building through humility, patience, and community

65:02 – The power of prayer and testimony

67:37 – Overcoming fear and stepping boldly in faith

70:21 – Participating in God's divine puzzle—placing pieces in His perfect design

71:31 – The ultimate guide in building life and kingdom

73:02 – Recalibrating: redefining measurements through God's Word—letting go of worldly narratives

78:39 – Final encouragement: life is ongoing kingdom building—take each day step-by-step

68:35 – Closing prayer

Resources & Links:

• Book: Recalibrate – Shift Your Focus, Revive Your Life

Connect with Danielle:

• ⁠@Danielle.Kazarian⁠

Connect with Schell:

• @flirtingwithmyhusband

Building God's kingdom starts with humility, continual listening, and surrender to His divine blueprint. Each step, no matter how small or slow, is part of His magnificent design—one nailed piece at a time.