In each "Inside Saddleback" Group Talk Podcast episode, we feature 4 unique segments:  Saddleback Scoop, Network Nugget, Leadership Learning and the Trending Topic. In this exciting new episode, we cover the following insightful topics:   Saddleback Scoop: Get ready for 2022--DiscipleMAKING   Group Launch (onramp)—DiscipleMAKING - Is it small group or discipleship? - Cost of DiscipleMaking CL Launch--Retreat SGPP Vision—focus TRUST—Truth, resilience, Unity, Stewardship, Teachability   Network Nugget: Lobby Gathering 2022   Our personal look back of the SGN this year Physical Lobby Gathering February 22 to 24, 2022 - 15 Year Anniversary - New Format: Tracks—New, Veterans, church size - 2 challenge talks for groups you aren’t thinking about ATTAIN (for small group leaders)  launching 2022 in DC, Nashville, Dallas and Hawaii SGN Ideas Book   Leadership Learning: 6 questions to survive attackers (within and outside) - What do you do when supporters are your enemies? - 6 questions to ask to survive attackers—2022 will bring tons! - Who am I looking to for support?  - Have I prayed about the problem?  - Have I thanked God for the solution?    Trending Topic: 2 acts of Leadership   2 Duties of Leadership—Clarify Purpose and Saying Thank You - Why Gratitude is important? - How to show Gratitude   Shownotes: 2022 Lobby Gathering   BOTH SCRIPTURE & SCIENTIFIC STUDIES SHOW HAVING A MINDSET OF GRATITUDE YIELDS GREAT BLESSINGS   Gratitude improves your brain and physical health Gratitude creates happiness Gratitude helps you sleep better Gratitude is the antidote to toxic emotions Gratitude improves relationships Gratitude opens the door to people and opportunities Gratitude is the evidence of maturity Gratitude pleases God and brings his blessing   How to show Gratitude Be Specific Using a name says you are important. 48 times Nehemiah uses a personal name. You are important. Focus on the details of what they have done. What you did was important. Be Sensitive Move past the surface and the heart. Recognize the heart when you notice their character. Humility, generosity Be searching Reminder to do it. We get too busy. We think more about how I should be appreciated. If you are unappreciated, appreciate someone. Studies show you get new energy and happiness when you appreciate someone!    

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