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You can make a difference in the life of a child! Captured in the book, The Lucky Few, Josh and Heather Avis share on the pain and heartache that several years of infertility had on their marriage. They then share how God began to prompt their hearts to adopt, and then adopt a child with Down syndrome. They also share on their other two adopted children and shine a positive light on Down syndrome reminding all of us that even if we feel fear we need to step out in faith to what God is calling us to.

Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.

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Are you “rich in this present age?” Almost half the world lives on less than $2.50 a day. So, if your income is higher, then you are rich, and your affluence demands double vigilance.

How can a person survive prosperity? Well first, do not be haughty. Do not think for a moment that you had anything to do with your accumulation. Money is an untrustworthy foundation.  The United States economy endured ten recessions between 1948 and 2001. 

Don’t trust money. Trust God. He owns everything and gives us all things to enjoy. Move from the fear of scarcity to the comfort of provision. “Do good … be rich in good works, ready to give, and willing to share” (1 Timothy 6:18 NKJV).

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Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week's episode — the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John Maxwell joins Mark Cole for a glimpse into John's upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure, and a perspective-shifting discussion on how you can invest failure to fuel resilience, sharpen your judgment, and accelerate your impact.

Key takeaways:

• Your response to failure determines whether it becomes an asset or a liability.

• Success and failure must be kept together; embracing both builds resilience and humility for lasting leadership.

• Progress isn't about avoiding mistakes—it's about learning, improving, and moving on with greater wisdom each time.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/400 and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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