Your gifts and strengths, while a great asset to you, may not always give you the direction you are looking for in life. There can be so much fulfillment and joy found when you are participating in God's work and connecting with his people, but it can be hard to know where to start. In this episode, Mary and Jay discuss how you can find the direction and fulfillment you're looking for through the PLACE Assessment. They discuss… • How gifts and strengths don't always provide clear direction • How your abilities, passions, or life experiences can point you in the right direction • Discovering what will energize you and fuel your passions

What happens when you're not passionate about your passions anymore? Could it be you're still passionate, but not able to use your gifts to pursue those passions - causing you to feel out of place?

In this episode, Mary and Jay discuss how your spiritual gifts often tell you how you will serve, not necessarily where you will serve. Inspired by a recent coaching session Jay had at his church, he shares real life insight on how this understanding can be used in your own life or the lives of those you lead.

At the start of a new year, many of us are thinking about goals, growth, and the resolutions we hope to keep. After exploring the history of New Year's resolutions last week, this episode turns to a deeper question: why are we wired to grow—and what does Scripture say about it? In this conversation, we explore biblical calls to spiritual growth, the role of spiritual gifts in a believer's life, and how discovering and using those gifts can draw us closer to God. We'll also discuss the difference between identifying your gifts and actually living them out, whether people may be using their gifts without realizing it, and how our new study - Discover Your Spiritual Gifts - is designed to help believers pursue growth and spiritual maturity.

If you've ever wondered why your New Year's resolutions don't stick, this episode is for you. We dive into how different personality styles approach goals, why some struggle more than others, and how the type of resolution you set really matters. Walking through the DISC framework, we uncover common pitfalls—and the unique strengths you can lean on to make this year different.

Have you ever received a gift that has left an eternal impact on your life? Join us for a conversation that celebrates both the gifts we cherish and the gifts that shape who we become. From meaningful moments to spiritual blessings, we explore the kinds of gifts God gives and why they matter far beyond a holiday season. AND stay tuned for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT that we can't wait to share with you.

What if understanding personality could deepen not only your relationships with others, but also your relationship with God? In this episode, we explore how knowing how someone is "wired" shapes the way we perceive, interpret, and connect with them. Can we view the people of Scripture through a personality lens? And if so… what about Jesus Himself? Fully God and fully man, He interacted with people in profoundly personal ways. Could understanding His personality help us better understand His heart and better follow His example?

Why do you do what you do? Why should you say yes to something new? Why should you keep going when things get tough? In this episode, Mary and Jay look at the importance of knowing your why: how it strengthens our effectiveness, fuels longevity, and aligns us with the motivations given to us in Scripture. From passion to purpose to personal experience, this conversation unpacks how clarity in calling shapes how we live, lead, and serve.

How do comparisons and misconceptions impede upon your gratitude toward God and your attitude about who you are? In this episode Mary and Jay explore why many people struggle to feel content with themselves and how comparison, misunderstanding our spiritual gifts, and overlooking the Giver of every good gift can hinder true gratitude. If you long to find contentment in who you are and what you have, this conversation will be an encouragement to you.

With the holidays approaching, many of us look forward to family gatherings — but along with the joy can come stress, busyness, and even conflict. In this episode, we explore how understanding personality differences can transform tension into connection. From biblical examples like Moses and Aaron, Mary and Martha, and even Paul and Barnabas, we'll look at how God uses unique personalities to complement rather than collide. Join us as we unpack practical ways to guard your heart, extend grace, and navigate relationships with wisdom this holiday season.

In this episode, Mary and Jay sit down with Mike Robertson to discuss business, basketball, mission trips to Bolivia and more. After going through PLACE for the first time with Mary last year, Mike shares how that experience has deepened and even changed his approach to leadership and given him a new lens to see people - both in ministry and everyday life. This is both a powerful and encouraging conversation about what God can do in and through you when you are obedient and faithful to give Him your yes!