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Redeeming Time with Lissa Figgins

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Feel frantic because you don’t have enough hours in the day? Time-scaling strategist Lissa Figgins joins us in Episode 140 of Faithful on the Clock to redeem your time.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:51] - Lissa’s bio and background for Redeem Her Time

[07:07] - Busy-ness as a sense of obligation; doing things WITH God

[09:10] - Why busy-ness is the Devil’s #1 distraction tactic

[11:57] - Busy-ness as a superficial mask that interferes with connection; the perception of availability

[13:38] - Why time management is the problem, not the solution

[16:11] - ROI versus ROTI

[18:20] - Time and opportunity costs; advice for those who don’t feel like they can reinvest time elsewhere because of the way they’ve already invested (the four “shuns”)

[21:04] - The importance of Selah pauses and the value of time with God

[25:00] - The practice of time anchoring; the balance of pouring out and taking in

[29:49] - Shifting from managing time to multiplying it; how multiplying time is a testimony that sets believers apart

[39:54] - Scriptures and resources Lissa wanted to share

[44:29] - Prayer/thank you to Lissa

[45:24] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Lissa relates to being a busy-ness owner, having shifted away from always cramming her calendar after her doctor helped her see how her anxiety around time management was influencing her body and health.
• Busy-ness is a tool of Satan because it keeps us distracted from all the good work we might do for God. It prevents people from seeing who we really are, as it can become a superficial mask that hinders real connection.
• Time management is not a solution — it’s the problem. Time management is based on the need to control and maintain, which means it’s not focused on growth. Instead, it’s based in a feeling of lack or fear.
• ROTI — return on time invested — is a spin on the traditional idea of financial ROI (return on investment). It helps people to focus on whether they are getting a good return from the time they are investing, keeping them aware of how they are stewarding their 24 hours. ROTI can include assets, but it also can include intangibles oriented around the fruit of the Spirit.
• Lissa names four “shuns” that get in the way of good time stewarding — expectations, obligations, interruptions, and distractions. She asserts that we CAN pivot away from activities that do not have a good ROTI, just as we pivot away from financial investments that aren’t producing a good yield.
• Selah pauses are intentional breaks we can put into our schedule or day to refresh ourselves, reflect, and spend time with God. They help us to both take in what we need and pour out to others, which connects to Lissa’s larger concept of time anchoring.
• When we multiply time and get good ROTI, others tend to notice. Our ROTI becomes a testimony that opens the door to sharing Jesus.
• 2 Corinthians 9:8 reminds us that God is our multiplier and supplier.
• Lissa’s podcast (Productive and Profitable CEO) and planner are both good resources for those looking to steward time well and get better ROTI.

• Get Back 5 Hrs THIS Week (+ get back more from your time)

CTAs:

• Identify the top 3 things you would like to accomplish with God or what you’d like to improve most in your life by properly stewarding your time.
• Review your calendar and ensure you have included some Selah pauses for rest and reflection.
• Sign up for Lissa’s private podcast to keep learning more time stewarding insights and strategies!

What’s coming up next:

In the Christmas season, we rightly focus on the massive joy held in the birth of Jesus. Episode 141 of Episode reveals how He continuously renews us with joy by a thousand jolts.

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Gratitude, God, and Perceiving Proper Value

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/gratitude-god-and-perceiving-proper-value

Most people consider gratitude during the Thanksgiving holiday. But Episode 139 of Faithful on the Clock asks: Are you grateful for God as He is, or just His blessings?

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:42] - My experience of feeling inferior walking past nice houses; how a sense of material items, gratitude, and the sense of self can get wrapped up together

[03:53] - The futility of trying not to want what you want; the white bear problem

[04:38] - What’s better than the things we covet; the relationship between the value we perceive and the amount of gratitude we have and how it influences our ability where gratitude gets directed

[06:22] - God sees us as the most valuable and is grateful for us, so much that He gave His Son, Jesus

[7:18] - The need to honor the reciprocity in our relationship with God; why we need to be grateful not just for God’s blessings, but for God as He is; how Job’s story shows reciprocal value and gratitude between God and Job and God correcting the Devil about what love is

[10:47] - Prayer

[11:43] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• When I was walking my dog, seeing expensive houses made me feel inferior and sad, despite what I know about God’s provision and instruction not to store up treasures on Earth. My sense of worth was jumbled up with the worth of material items and perceived blessings.
• Gurus will tell you to learn to be more grateful for what you have, but the best way to abandon something is to find something better to replace it with. Because gratitude is proportional to the value we place on something, we have to learn to put value on the right things to be grateful for them. This includes God!
• Our relationship with God is reciprocal. He sees value in and is grateful for us. In return, we should see value in and be grateful for Him, not just the blessings He might offer to us. God doesn’t want to be appreciated just for what He gives, but rather, for Who He is.
• This Thanksgiving, challenge yourself to tell the Devil that your love and gratitude is for God, not just stuff or conveniences. This replays the story of Job, where Job put the Devil in His place by loving and appreciating God even when all of the blessings God had given to him were stolen.

• Grace in the Grind: 52 Devotions for Thriving in the Workplace by Wanda M Thibodeaux | Amazon
• Grace in the Grind: 52 Devotions for Thriving in the Workplace by Wanda M Thibodeaux | Barnes & Noble®
• Wanda Thibodeaux on LinkedIn -- Being Grateful for God as He Is

CTAs:

• If you identify specific blessings God has given to you, express gratitude, but then also identify the points of His character behind that blessing you can appreciate.

What’s coming up next:

Most of us never feel like we have enough time. But in Episode 140 of Faithful on the Clock Lissa Figgins explains why stewarding our hours is better than managing them.

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Announcing Grace in the Grind, the Faithful on the Clock Devotional

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/announcing-grace-in-the-grind-the-faithful-on-the-clock-devotional

Need a resource to connect more deeply to God each week of the year? Episode 138 of Faithful on the Clock shares the Grace in the Grind devotional for Christian professionals.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:33] - Grace in the Grind origin in weekly Faithful on the Clock challenges

[02:04] - Review #1: Jeff Meyer

[03:15] - Review #2: Peggy Bodde

[04:07] - The intentionality of the devotional offering both hope and an encouragement toward repentance 

[07:15] - Version options available

[08:30] - Official launch date, preorder, and extra value within endnotes 

[10:16] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Grace in the Grind is a devotional that expands the weekly challenges available each week from Faithful on the Clock. It’s designed to help professionals truly take action in addition to improving their mindfulness around God.
• Initial reviews from Pastor Jeff Meyer and Sacred Work founder Peggy Bodde point out the practicality, honesty, and warmth of the devotional.
• The goal of the devotional is to encourage, but also to reveal where you can change your life, in the spirit of Jesus’ call to repentance.
• Grace in the Grind will be available in all major formats — softcover, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Thibodeaux recorded the audiobook herself to ensure the book felt personal to listeners.
• The official launch date for Grace in the Grind on Amazon and Ingram Spark is November 5, 2025. The book is priced to reflect the additional value and uniqueness of the more than 50 endnotes included.

• Grace in the Grind: 52 Devotions for the Workplace | Amazon
• Grace in the Grind: 52 Devotions for Thriving in the Workplace | Barnes & Noble®

CTAs:

• Place your order for Grace in the Grind now, for yourself, a friend, or both! 
• Share the purchase page links with anyone you think might benefit from the devotional and help get the word out.
• Leave a review once you’ve had a chance to get your copy of Grace in the Grind!

What’s coming up next:

In the Thanksgiving season, Episode 139 of Faithful on the Clock invites you to explore the relationship between gratitude, God, and perceiving proper value.

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Following God's Call with Matthew Terry

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/following-gods-call-with-matthew-terry

Feeling a little scared to answer God’s call? In Episode 137 of Faithful on the Clock, special guest Matthew Terry offers encouragement through his story of being called to teach in China.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:45] - Welcome and Matthew’s background

[04:27] - Matthew’s initial feelings entering his new job in China

[08:37] - How Matthew’s reception assisted his transition into the classroom, recount of breaking the ice with the students

[13:32] - Matthew’s advice on entering situations where you don’t know what’s going to happen

[16:56] - Matthew’s experience of getting to know the students and being open to teach more than English; seeing beyond your role title to serve God

[24:02] - Matthew’s advice on how to handle people who put you on guard

[25:58] - Matthew’s largest takeaway from his China experience; the importance of trusting in God and accepting that He knows the “why” behind everything that happens

[32:10] - Discussion of “English Corner” and Matthew’s creative projects

[36:14] - Matthew’s advice for people who feel called but who have a mentality that they are x, y, and z, maybe not having the skills necessary; trusting God to sell you

[41:13] - How to find about more and connect with Matthew

[42:44] - Matthew’s guiding scripture and relevant student teaching story

[44:47] - Matthew’s advice to people on keeping your work, calling, and relationships going for the long haul

[47:00] - Prayer

[47:57] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Matthew received the call to go to China after being laid off and serving as a substitute teacher. After his time in China, he continued to serve, teaching in the United States as a special education classroom assistant (SECA).
• Matthew felt some initial nerves when first arriving in China, but seeing a familiar beer brand, having no wait at the airport, and being warmly welcome helped put him at ease.
• As Matthew tried to break the ice, he used play acting about himself and how he met his wife to get an initial connection with students. Simply asking God “What’s next?” got him through the rough moment and demonstrates what can happen when we surrender and trust God.
• Matthew used scripture to clarify with his students that he was going to be a helper and counselor for them. This helped the students feel he truly cared for them. It began Matthew’s unintended journey of teaching the students about God, not just English. In the same way, we can try to see beyond the role title we are given to see how else we can serve.
• Matthew did get some pushback from fellow teachers, and a particular student put him on guard. But Matthew trusted that God would deal with it all, even as he didn’t necessarily get answers about what God’s purpose was. He advises based on the experience not to be anxious about anything, even though he acknowledges that’s not easy. Trust in God was not wasted, and He always answers prayer in one way or another.
• Matthew is using his time in China to fuel creative projects, including “English Corner,” which is being developed into a mini-series. His goal is to use the project to bring more people to believe in God. If you have the mentality that you are x, y, and z and maybe shouldn’t respond to what God is asking, be prepared for God to show you some wonderful things!
• We need to have discernment around language and how we represent the scenes in our stories.
• Matthew’s guiding verse is Psalm 91:11 —  “God will command his angels concerning you to watch over you and guard you in all your ways.” Take heart that God is using his angels to take care of you.
• Accepting God’s call and nurturing others for God is a long-term effort.

• Peas and Carrots – All for the King
• Children of God – All for the King
• Fundraiser by Matthew Terry : "English Corner": A Short Film Bringing People Closer to God
• “English Corner” Pitch Deck – All for the King

CTAs:

• Consider some alternative pathways you have been curious about for your career. Note why you feel drawn to them and how they might reflect a new calling from God for your life.
• Imagine yourself in at least three different regions or careers that are totally different than what you do now. Talk with a friend, family mentor or counselor about the feelings those regions or careers bring up for you. Why do you have those feelings?

What’s coming up next:

Faithful on the Clock is releasing a brand new devotional, Grace in the Grind. Episode 138 of the podcast highlights the publication of the book.

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• exclusive videos
• exclusive audio
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Jacob, Leah, and Rachel: Laboring for Worth

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/jacob-leah-and-rachel-laboring-for-worth

Do you attach what you produce to your worth? Episode 136 of Faithful on the Clock uses the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel to expose if you might be.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:48] - Summary of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel’s story

[01:31] - The fact Jacob, Leah, and Rachel didn’t want or plan the kind of life they lived; how we also can be thrown into undesirable circumstances we have to deal with

[02:04] - The sexual dynamics and competition between Leah and Rachel in the context of how important motherhood was

[03:56] - How Leah and Rachel attached worth to output, and how we still do — particularly in Western cultures; the importance of attaching worth to our identity in Christ rather than to what we produce or do

[07:24] - Leah and Rachel’s scarcity mindset; how scarcity mindset influences teams today to be more competitive and self-protective and the role of leaders in conveying that dignity is a given

[08:53] - How culture delivers a sense of where worth comes from

[12:25] - God’s use of the overlooked and his elevation of Leah; identifying what we’re still trying to earn

[14:14] - What we name our work exposes hidden wounds or desires; the importance of naming from faith rather than pain

[16:56] - Prayer

[17:40] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Jacob, Leah, and Rachel didn’t have a relationship they wanted or planned on. Like them, many of us are thrown into work or personal circumstances we didn’t expect and don’t enjoy.
• Jacob was physically intimate with both wives for complex legal and cultural reasons. But when God saw Leah wasn’t loved, he opened her womb. But both sisters were desperate to prove their worth through childbearing — that is, by producing what the culture considered to be of value.
• Many women in the world still use childbearing to gain a sense of internal and community worth. But in the corporate space, many woman also have simply transferred their sense of worth to different modes of production. Instead of building your values based on what you can do, build them based on who you are, because what you can do is not static.
• Workers can have a scarcity mindset around pay, opportunity, etc., just as Leah and Rachel had a scarcity mindset around love. And just as it did for them, a scarcity mindset can lead to conflict. Leaders can step in to stop this undercurrent of fear and communicate that dignity is a given.
• Cultural norms are not neutral. They can shape our concept that production and worth are connected and dictate what to produce to matter. It’s better to chase what God values instead of what the culture preaches. What the world needs most is often what the world values the least.
• God doesn’t just choose the top performers. He picks the outcasts and those who are second-class. Asking what we’re still trying to earn can reveal where God needs to work in our lives.
• The way we name things often exposes hidden wounds or desires. Leah named her first sons based on hurt, but she eventually pivoted to naming things based on faith. We can pivot this way, too.

CTAs:

• Have a conversation with a trusted friend, mentor, or family about how you would feel if you couldn’t produce anymore. Would you still feel confident in your worth? Why or why not?
• Conduct a survey in your workplace through the appropriate channels to assess whether people feel like dignity is a given regardless of their production.
• If you have to name something — e.g., a new project — give it a name that honors God and shows a positive perspective, rather than a name that simply characterizes the project

What’s coming up next:

Episode 137 of Faithful on the Clock welcomes guest Matthew Terry for a discussion about courageously stepping into a new calling.

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• exclusive videos
• exclusive audio
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Mastering Meaningful Storytelling with David Alford and Joseph Stam

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/mastering-meaningful-storytelling-with-david-alford-and-joseph-stam

Storytelling is central to success and connection, but how can you do it with heart, power, and influence? Episode 135 welcomes David Alford and Joseph Stam for insights.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:44] - Guest introductions

[02:05] - Background and start of Cross Purposes Productions

[09:36] - Business lessons David and Joseph learned from the process of starting the studio

[11:11] - Thoughts on the surge of Christian films, genres, and the direction of the Christian of the film industry

[17:04] - What David and Joseph look for in stories they choose to pursue

[18:53] - Summary of Searching for the Elephant

[22:38] - Advice about taking time, being authentic, and embracing life’s messiness in storytelling in a rushed world

[25:19] - Balancing authenticity against formulas and patterns for marketing

[31:37] - Being authentic while producing from the subconscious; the subjectivity in art

[34:10] - The role of the audience in helping artists discover who they are and what their calling is

[36:30] - Being passionate about what you do and being fulfilled

[41:23] - David and Joseph’s biggest takeaways

[44:21] - Advice on asking for help against a culture of independence and grit

[47:39] - What’s ahead for Cross Purposes

[49:40] - Prayer

[50:30] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Cross Purposes got its start with submissions to multiple film festivals, which led to the production of initial feature-length films and allowed David and Joseph to start collaborating professionally.
• Working in something like film means the work is speculative — you don’t know if a project is going to hit or not, but you hope it will.
• “Christian” film isn’t just inspirational stories. It can include all genres (e.g., mystery, thriller, comedy) and be challenging in many positive ways. This means there’s a huge spectrum of creative possibility in it, reflecting God, and that we should be careful not to allow “Christian” film not to become a caricature. 
• Cross Purposes Productions looks for stories that take people places they’ve never been with people they want to travel with.
• Searching for the Elephant, Cross Purposes Production’s latest release, is a neo-Western story about addiction. But it is also a messy story of familial estrangement and relationship repair. 
• Searching for the Elephant demonstrates that real life isn’t neat and perfect. In telling our own stories, honoring this imperfection and slowing down to be more authentic is beneficial. People can spot stories that manufactured or formulaic and respond better to stories that are jagged around the edges.
• Authenticity connects to the way you market your story. It’s okay to appeal to a niche rather than to everyone. If you listen to your audience’s initial feedback well, they can help you figure out what direction to take in your next marketing steps.
• People can integrate elements into stories subconsciously. Audience feedback can reveal where those integrations are and the influence they have.
• Feedback in film doesn’t come right away, which means you have to rely more on your experience and instinct. Many other businesses are the exact same way. But a good rule of thumb is to make something you’d want to have yourself.
• Passion plays a big role in being satisfied in work. Aim for something you love but would also suffer for.
• It’s never too late to pursue your passion — if you feel like God is calling you, go for it. Be brave and talk to people without allowing bias and superficialities to get in the way, because you never know what you can get if you just ask. It takes community and sharing your vision to make it reality.
• Cross Purposes Productions has multiple films in the works. You can learn more and stay updated on social media or crosspurposes.productions.

• Searching for the Elephant - Instagram
• Searching for the Elephant - Facebook
• Searching for the Elephant - Amazon Prime
• Searching for the Elephant - Tubi
• Cross Purposes Productions

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Bleeding Need: The Woman with the Hemorrhage

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/bleeding-need-the-woman-with-the-hemorrhage

Ever felt like you couldn’t ask for what you really needed? Episode 134 of Faithful on the Clock uses the story of the woman with the hemorrhage to show how leaders can be compassionate even with quiet asks.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:47] - Summary of the story of the woman with the hemorrhage (based on Matthew)

[01:56] - Expansion of the story based on the gospels of Mark and Luke and Levitical law

[04:27] - The significance of Jesus asking who touched Him and the pain of the woman’s full confession

[06:40] - Most of us are like the woman with the hemorrhage, afraid to ask for what we really need — how it shows up in the work context

[07:49] - Example from personal friendship

[09:02] - Why the story of the woman with the hemorrhage holds personal meaning for me in terms of healing and leadership effectiveness

[09:55] - Challenge #1: Ask yourself what invisible needs are reaching for you and whether you’re willing to stop the crowd to find them — slowing down doesn’t have to cost you

[12:12] - How to show down your culture to create safety and trust

[13:15] - Challenge #2: Instead of just stopping the bleeding (the small fish), look for the deeper needs people have and restore the whole person (the big fish)

[14:45] - Prayer

[15:30] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Through multiple accounts of the story of the woman with the hemorrhage in the gospels, we can see that the woman didn’t need just physical healing — she needed to be fully seen and reconnected to God and others.
• Many of us — in our personal lives or work — are like the woman with the hemorrhage. We try to “make do” and take the bare minimum because we are too scared to come forward with direct asks for help. I lived that way for many years but have learned that the boundaries we often imagine around God don’t have to be there.
• As leaders, we can ask what invisible needs are reaching for us. We can make sure we are willing to stop the crowd to find them, and we don’t have to assume that one person deserves mercy any more than anyone else.
• Part of bringing this into everyday operations is addressing culture — slow things down, really notice people, and make space for people to feel safe enough to come forward.
• As leaders, we need to go after the big fish — that is, instead of meeting small needs, our job is to restore the whole person.

CTAs:

• In your next meeting, allow extra time for more relaxed, intimate conversation where people can be more open.
• Look for signals that people have deeper needs they might not be asking for (e.g., sudden withdrawal or decreased engagement, reacting intensely to minor stressors, deflecting, drop in work quality). Ask open, non-pressuring questions with those you sense might be in distress.

What’s coming up next:

Episode 135 of Faithful on the Clock welcomes David Alford and Joseph Stam of Cross Purposes Productions. Learn about their latest film and how to make your personal and professional storytelling more effective as you serve God.

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David, Saul, and Handling Toxic Leaders

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/david-saul-and-handling-toxic-leaders

Saul was a toxic leader as David rose to the top. Episode 133 of Faithful on the Clock offers takeaways from their relationship to help you be more effective.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:51] - Summary of the story of David and Saul

[06:17] - Anointed but not appointed

[07:43] - What’s motivating the toxic leader under the surface

[09:25] - Don’t compromise your values to match the dysfunction

[10:02] - The importance of allies and advocates

[11:47] - Self-protection as wisdom

[13:07] - Being developed even where you didn’t plan to be

[13:55] - Avoiding “fixing” the leader

[14:57] - Seeing the leader’s humanity despite their mistakes

[16:56] - Prayer

[17:49] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Saul was God’s anointed king, but He disobeyed God and was not respectful to Him. His relationship with David began as Saul sought music to calm and heal his spirit. But once David was anointed himself and started to gain fame as a warrior, Saul’s insecurity tore him apart. He plotted against and tried to kill David for the rest of his life because he feared David would take his kingdom and exceed his own greatness.
• You can be anointed but not yet appointed. Trust God to bring you into authority in His perfect timing.
• Toxic leaders often feel threatened by the gifts of others. Try to understand what’s activating them underneath the surface.
• Don’t compromise your values to match a toxic leader’s dysfunction. David kept his focus on God, rather than playing tit-for-tat games and seeking to harm Saul for his own benefit.
• Find wise advocates and allies. They will protect and affirm you through the chaos a toxic leader creates. You don’t have to survive alone.
• It’s not disloyal to protect yourself. Self-protection is wisdom, not rebellion.
• God can still develop you in the wilderness. Just as David grew in the cave, you can grow wherever God sends you for safety.
• Let God handle vengeance and timing. Your job isn’t justice, but rather humility, obedience, and to be ready for what God asks of you.
• See the humanity the toxic leader has. Grace is emotional maturity.

CTAs:

• Who’s your Jonathan?  Think about who helps you stay grounded when leadership gets hard. Reach out and thank them this week — or intentionally look for someone who can be that kind of support.
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• Reflect with God on your timing. Take 5 minutes today to ask, “God, am I in a cave season like David? Or are You preparing me to step forward?” Write down what you hear or sense.
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• Share your own Saul experience. If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs encouragement in a tough work relationship — or post your own story and tag #FaithfulOnTheClock.

What’s coming up next:

Episode 134 of Faithful on the Clock looks at the woman with the hemorrhage — what she teaches about naming our needs and responding wisely to quiet cries for help at work. 

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How to Have the Hard Conversations You Dread

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-have-the-hard-conversations-you-dread

Not every discussion is easy to have. Episode 132 of Faithful on the Clock combines psychology and Scripture to get you through even the hardest conversations.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:37] - Difficult conversations for redemption and clarification

[02:00] - Speaking the truth ais kindness; the benefit of reframing hard conversations as opportunities

[04:14] - Active listening as a key tool for navigating difficult conversations; giving sufficient space to the conversation and the role of prefrontal cortex load

[06:54] - Anchoring bias as a conversation tone setter

[07:54] - The illusion of transparency and the need to be explicit about our feelings and intentions.

[08:40] - The SCARF model (introduction)

[09:36] - The SCARF model (real-world application)

[11:11] - Kingdom communication and its intentionality defined

[12:48] - Call to action: Pray for your posture.

[13:14] - Prayer

[13:59] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Hard conversations can pave a positive path. — Difficult conversations might challenge us, but they can be redemptive and clarifying.
• Truth is protection and kindness. — Even though you might dread them, honest conversations that deliver truth in love can guard others and everything you’ve built. Reframing transforms hard conversations from moments of confrontation into opportunities to build trust and clarity.
• Regulate the tone early. — Because of anchoring bias, whatever you lead with sets the emotional tone for everything that follows. Lead with compassion and shared purpose.
• Be explicit. — The illusion of transparency means people don’t automatically know your intent. Say what you mean clearly.
• Use active listening with enough space. —  Slow down, ask questions, and allow time for feelings. It helps keep everyone calm and prevents miscommunication. If emotions are running hot, step back. Don’t force a conversation when someone’s prefrontal cortex is offline due to stress.
• Apply the SCARF model. — People resist what doesn’t feel safe. Addressing the core social needs of status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness helps make a tough conversation more digestible. If someone is especially sensitive to one SCARF domain (e.g., fairness), address it early to build trust.
• Be deeply intentional and reflect God’s character. – True Kingdom communication is assertive in humility, balancing truth and compassion. When you choose clarity, gentleness, and righteousness in how you speak, your words witness for God.

CTAs:

• Think of one conversation you’ve been avoiding. This week, take one small step toward having it. Pray over it, script your opening line, or set the time. Just move forward with intention.
• Download your free SCARF checklist PDF.

What’s coming up next:

Ever struggled under toxic leadership? Want to avoid creating that situation for others? Episode 132 of Faithful on the Clock helps you spot the red flags and navigate those dynamics with courage and faith.

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Leadership, Meaning, and Making Space for Questions

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/leadership-meaning-and-making-space-for-questions

Ever feel scared to ask a question? Episode 131 of Faithful on the Clock welcomes Catherine Cowell to help you see the freedom and power of reclaiming inquiry.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:47] - Catherine’s welcome and bio

[01:50] - How Catherine came to work in communication and leadership

[05:54] - Catherine’s involvement with initial question groups

[14:23] - The need for guidelines in groups designed for question facilitation

[18:31] - Types of questions people brought to Catherine’s groups

[20:23] - Confronting the idea that questions mean weak faith or that you’re just starting your Christian journey

[29:28] - The importance of learning to consider your core passions and of asking other people about theirs

[35:50] - Catherine’s definition of leadership; the importance of holding space to help people find their gifts

[46:44] - Catherine’s two guiding philosophies

[49:47] - How to connect with Catherine

[50:38] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• In leadership and communication, how you listen is more key than how you get your message across.
• People can have all kinds of questions they’re afraid to ask. Modeling true vulnerability gives them permission to engage in full, authentic exploration — people are motivated to open up when they know we will sit in the space we create with them.
• As people begin to explore the questions they have, it can be helpful to establish guidelines around values. It reduces the mismatch of expectations — and subsequent uncomfortable situations — that can sometimes happen as people make inquiries.
• Questions can happen at any point of life, not just when you are just beginning your Christian journey. Having them doesn’t mean your faith is weak.
• People often hesitate to ask questions if they feel others will find them lacking for it. There’s a tendency to squash feelings down, believing we ought to be able to bring them under the authority of Scripture. This can leave us stunted, because we never really work through what’s in our hearts.
• God understands we are going to have questions on our faith journey. There’s nothing we could ask that could put us outside of His love.
• Asking questions helps us to become more settled as human beings because we stop hiding ourselves and don’t worry about our image so much.
• People often don’t stop to question what their core passion and calling is. Leaders also often fail to help them discover that God might have gifted them to do. To address this, it’s necessary for us to focus less on what the immediate, perceived needs of the organization are and more on what people could contribute. This allows the organization to see all the resources it truly has available and, as a result, potentially expand and develop beyond its original vision into something even better or greater.
• Helping people to ask questions helps them discover who they are. That enables them to go out and take action for God. People can take action in Christian environments or roles, but many can express themselves well outside of the traditional church. We don’t have to dismiss our gifts just because they aren’t normally associated with spirituality or faith (e.g., math).
• Because we are called to live by the Spirit rather than the law, we have a lot of freedom to be creative. Asking questions and really listening can be more than a tool for productivity — it can be an act of love.

• Loved Called Gifted

Get in touch with Catherine: [email protected] 

CTAs:

• Consider at least one area of your work, faith, or personal life where you’re confused or need more information. Pinpoint the core question you need to ask.
• Find a safe, trustworthy person to ask your core question. Set up an informal time to meet, text, or have a call about the question.

What’s coming up next:

Difficult conversations can be necessary despite how challenging they are. Episode 132 of Faithful on the Clock explores Scripture to form a playbook on how to navigate them well.

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