The war against lust is rarely loud—it's fought silently, often in shame. Many believe lust is strictly sexual, but biblically, lust is any desire that drives you to move impulsively outside the will of God to satisfy your body. We think we're supposed to fight lust… but Scripture reveals something different:

👉 You will never win the fight against your lust. You must flee from it.

Your body craves what it lusts after the way hunger craves food. The more you try to fight it, the stronger it gets. Victory comes not through wrestling but by creating distance between you and the triggers that give life to desire.

• The silent, shame-filled battle most Christians face regarding lust

• Why lust is not just sexual, but any desire that pulls you away from God's will

• The difference between fighting lust and fleeing from it

• The mistake David made in 2 Samuel 11:2—when he gave life to a single look

• How impulsive desires grow when entertained

• Why your body's craving isn't demonic—it's biological and spiritual

• Modern triggers that fuel lust:

  • Social media (IG, TikTok, Snap)

  • Environments (clubs, parties, gyms)

  • People (friends, family, influencers)

  • Music, movies, apps

• How 2 Timothy 2:22 gives the actual biblical battle plan:

  "Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace…"

• Lust grows where there is attention. Starve it through separation.

• Distance is stronger than discipline.

• You are not commanded to defeat lust—but to escape it.

• Victory over lust begins not with willpower, but with wise positioning.

• 2 Samuel 11:2 – David's dangerous decision to give life to a look

• 2 Timothy 2:22 (NASB1995) – "Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness…"

• Believers struggling with private temptation

• Leaders who feel pressure to appear strong while battling silently

• Anyone who wants practical, biblical strategies to protect their purity

• Those ready to replace willpower with wisdom and worship

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The voice you choose to value is shaping the person you'll become. Influence is not passive—every voice you listen to is carving your future. In this episode, we uncover why what you believe gives you value determines whose voice you value, and how that can either release your purpose or chain you to insecurity.

We dive into:

• Which voices help and which destroy?

• How Saul's insecurity made him sabotage his calling (1 Samuel 18:6–9)

• Why jealousy keeps people stuck in cycles and seasons they should've left years ago

• Why attention feels good, but becomes dangerous if received from the wrong sources

• How to choose voices that speak life, truth, and growth into your destiny

• Why God's approval must matter more than public applause

• The voice you value reveals the future you're aligning with.

• What you think gives you value will control who you listen to.

• Saul protected insecurity more than calling—don't make the same trade.

• You wouldn't let just anyone in your house or your car. Why let just anyone in your mind?

• Favor, applause, and attention feel good—but they're not all safe.

• "Everybody who knows God may not want to see you win. And everybody who wants to see you win may not know God."

• Listen most to people who want you to win AND know God.

1 Samuel 18:6–9 Saul became jealous when David received praise. → Insecurity turned celebration into competition. → He made enemies out of friends and hurt people who meant him no harm.

1. Who am I currently allowing to define my worth?

2. Which voices feed my purpose, and which feed my insecurity?

3. Do I value God's opinion more than people's approval?

• Seeking validation from toxic sources (e.g. street life, unhealthy praise culture, online comparisons)

• Settling for any attention instead of healthy attention

• Ignoring wise correction because encouragement feels easier

Take control over the one thing God allows—your ear. Decide today to give it to voices that speak truth, growth, and vision into your future.

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In this episode of the Larger Than Logic Podcast, we dive deep into Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) —

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."

Avery opens up about his personal journey from suppressed anger and frustration to finding inner peace through trusting God's direction. Growing up around women and girls taught him to internalize his emotions — but what started as quiet endurance eventually turned into explosiveness and rage.

It wasn't until he began to focus on God's Word more than his own thoughts that peace became real and lasting. This episode breaks down how what has your mind will always have your heart, and how to practically redirect your focus toward Christ to overcome rage, fear, and anxiety.

You'll learn:

• The hidden link between focus, trust, and sustained peace.

• How your mind is like a car — it can't go two directions at once.

• Why internal focus determines whether you live in worry or worship.

• How surrendering your path to God's direction leads to steady peace.

• Why choosing peace is a daily decision rooted in trust, not comfort.

This message is a reminder that peace is not passive — it's chosen. You can choose vengeance or peace, anxiety or assurance. But true peace only comes from focusing your heart and mind on Christ Jesus.

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When negativity creeps in—whether from others' disrespect, gossip, or even your own self-talk—it can slowly drain your motivation and paralyze your progress. In this episode of The Larger Than Logic Podcast, we dive deep into how negativity and anger can quietly become two of the biggest motivation killers in your spiritual and personal life.

Host Avery Taylor shares three powerful biblical truths that will help you navigate emotional heaviness, protect your peace, and move forward with strength and grace instead of frustration and bitterness.

Through the lens of Romans 12:17–20, James 1:19–21, and Proverbs 16:32, we uncover how God calls us to respond—not with vengeance, but with peace.

Because when everyone else goes to war, the one who loses most is the one still fighting after everyone else has gone home.

• Why negativity and anger are some of the biggest motivation killers in your walk with God.

• How to overcome emotional exhaustion caused by gossip, disrespect, and self-doubt.

• The biblical perspective on choosing peace over retaliation.

• How to protect your inner focus when surrounded by negativity.

• Three scriptural truths to help you move forward with faith, clarity, and peace.

• Romans 12:17–20 – "Do not repay anyone evil for evil…"

• James 1:19–21 – "Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry…"

• Proverbs 16:32 – "Better a patient person than a warrior…"

Peace is power. When you stop fighting battles that don't build you, you start winning wars that actually matter.

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In this episode, Avery J. Taylor unpacks Proverbs 3: 3-4 — a timeless call to never let kindness and faithfulness slip from our hearts. Life, people, and disappointment can tempt us to grow cold, detached, or inconsistent, but God calls us to be steadfast in love and dependable in loyalty, especially when the world isn't.

Avery explores how modern believers can embody unconditional love, support, and dependability even when we're overlooked, mistreated, or misunderstood. Learn how to let mercy and truth become permanent marks on your character — not emotions that fade with circumstance.

Through real talk and biblical wisdom, discover how God uses difficult seasons to forge consistency, compassion, and resilience in His people. When others change, you can still remain rooted in love.

• The true meaning of kindness and faithfulness in Proverbs 3: 3-4

• How hardship tests your loyalty and dependability

• Why emotional distance is the enemy of spiritual growth

• Becoming a beacon of love and reliability in a cold world

• God's reward for consistency in character and compassion

Proverbs 3: 3-4 (NIV)

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

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In this episode of the Larger Than Logic Podcast, we dive deep into the true meaning of wisdom — not the kind that comes from books, trends, or human intellect, but the kind that comes directly from God.

We explore what the words for "wisdom" meant in Hebrew ("chokmah") and Greek ("sophia"), revealing that true wisdom means applied knowledge — knowledge that's lived out, embodied, and walked in through obedience to God.

You'll discover:

• 🧠 How wisdom = applied understanding rooted in divine experience.

• ✝️ Why God can give you experience in things you've never seen or done, because He created all things.

• 🔄 How to recenter your thoughts, ambitions, and emotions in God's truth instead of your own logic.

• 💡 The difference between information and transformation — and why only wisdom leads to lasting growth.

• 🙏 Why walking in obedience is the path to walking in wisdom.

This is a message for every believer who feels overwhelmed by their own thoughts, ambitions, or confusion — reminding you that the wisest people seek God first and let His wisdom guide every step.

If you've been relying on your own understanding, this episode will help you recenter, refocus, and realign with the Source of all wisdom.

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In this episode of Larger Than Logic Podcast, we dive deep into a powerful truth — when public opinion becomes your compass for what's right or wrong, you've already lost your way.

Many people chase approval, applause, and "likes," mistaking popularity for purpose. But when validation replaces conviction, destruction always follows. The truth is this: doing things for the glory of God — not for human praise — is the only way to build something that lasts.

Host Avery Taylor breaks down why living for the opinions of others robs you of peace, clarity, and spiritual reward, and how shifting your focus toward honoring God leads to freedom, legacy, and divine favor for you and your family.

Whether you're a leader, creator, or believer navigating the pressures of modern life, this message will remind you that God's glory is the only foundation strong enough to sustain your purpose.

⏱️ Topics Covered:

• Why seeking validation is a spiritual trap

• The hidden cost of letting opinion shape your identity

• Learning to do things for the glory of God

• How to build lasting impact through obedience, not approval

• Practical steps to re-center your motives

📖 Key Scripture:

Matthew Chapter 6

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On this episode of the Larger Than Logic Podcast, Avery and his friend Emari sit down for a candid conversation about what it feels like to walk into workplaces, church communities, and family spaces where the dominant culture or background isn't your own.

When you grow up in one environment—like the DMV, where success, culture, and identity feel normal—and then step into another, it can feel like the rules change overnight. Respect that others receive freely sometimes feels like something you have to perform for, fight for, or over-explain just to earn.

Together, Avery and Emari talk about:

• The tension of feeling misunderstood or mislabeled in professional or faith spaces.

• How people from different backgrounds may compete with or diminish your voice.

• The mental weight of trying to balance authenticity with acceptance.

• Why looking for constant validation is draining—and dangerous.

But this conversation doesn't stop at the challenge. It also offers a way forward:

Drawing from Ryan Leake's book How to Work with Complicated People, Avery and Emari explore:

• Why everyone is complicated to somebody.

• The power of curiosity over defensiveness in building bridges.

• How humility and confidence in Christlike leadership help you thrive in any room.

• Practical ways to find common values, shared goals, and respect across differences.

This isn't a lecture—it's a real dialogue between two friends, wrestling with what it means to lead with love, confidence, and humility in environments that don't always understand where you come from.

If you've ever felt like an outsider in the room, this episode will give you both language and tools to engage those spaces with purpose.

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Episode Summary:

When you decide to grow, level up, or change your life, not everyone will celebrate you. Some will talk down, distance themselves, oppose you, or even rewrite the narrative to make your intentions look negative. That kind of resistance can leave you feeling discouraged, distracted, or even hopeless.

In this episode of the Larger Than Logic Podcast, we unpack:

• Why people resist your growth – the psychology of protecting their comfort and status quo

• How resistance shows up – gossip, opposition, downplaying your wins, withdrawing support

• The mental & spiritual toll – discouragement, defensiveness, and isolation

• Practical steps to overcome it:

  1. Normalize resistance – understand it's natural when you disrupt the "safe zone"

  2. Highlight the benefits – remind others (and yourself) why the change matters

  3. Cheer yourself on – don't wait for outside validation

  4. Communicate clearly & consistently – keep sharing the vision so others can buy in

  5. Anchor in faith – remember, what's rooted in God will grow (Moses' story as proof!)

By the end of this episode, you'll feel equipped to keep moving forward — even when the world around you seems to push back.

• Resistance is normal — it's a sign you're shifting the culture.

• Comfort and growth can't exist in the same environment.

• The key is to stay clear, consistent, and confident about your direction.

• Your faith, focus, and self-approval are non-negotiables.

• Leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators facing pushback

• People trying to grow in faith, business, or relationships

• Anyone feeling misunderstood, resisted, or discouraged while leveling up

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What if the only thing standing between you and real progress is a clear decision?

In this episode of the Larger Than Logic Podcast, we uncover why so many of us get stuck—not because of a lack of resources or opportunity—but because we fail to define what our decisions are supposed to materialize into.

You'll discover:

• Why indecision is the silent thief of time and attention.

• How clarity in decision-making creates momentum.

• A simple framework to define what the end goal should look like.

• How to steward your energy and attention toward meaningful outcomes.

Progress doesn't require perfection—it requires decisiveness. Once you know what your destination looks like, obstacles lose their power, and diligence becomes your greatest ally.

If you've been spinning your wheels, this episode will give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

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