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In Matthew 8:26 Jesus asks, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” (NKJV). That’s a good question. Sometimes fear is healthy. Fear can keep a child from running across a busy road. It’s the appropriate reaction to a burning building or a growling dog.

Fear itself is not a sin.  But it can lead to sin. If we medicate fear with angry outbursts, sullen withdrawals, or viselike control, we exclude God from the solution. Fear may fill our world, but it doesn’t have to fill our hearts. It will always knock on the door.  Just don’t invite it in for dinner. The promise of Jesus is simple: we can fear less tomorrow than we do today.

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What defines the world you create with your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the ten guiding principles that have anchored his life and success for more than four decades!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-life strategies that help you put John's principles to work in your own leadership journey.

Key takeaways:

• Your attitude is a daily choice that sets the ceiling for your potential.

• Personal growth always precedes professional advancement; who you are determines how far you can go.

• Helping others succeed opens doors for your own success and builds lasting, meaningful relationships.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Principles that Guide Your Life Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Principles and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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What if the reason your art feels heavy isn’t skill, time, or tools—but the story you believe about your worth? We explore how a subtle “orphan mindset” drives perfectionism and fear, and how a renewed mind frees you to create from love rather than grinding for approval. The goal isn’t hype or hustle. It’s a grounded identity that makes room for joy, risk, and real growth in the studio.

We start by naming the gap: many artists trust that God is Creator and giver of gifts, yet sit down to paint or write and feel pressure instead of peace. That mismatch reveals an inner script—if the art fails, I’m a failure—that sabotages confidence. We unpack Romans 12:2 as a practical roadmap to change the script, moving from working for love to working from love. From there, we show how identity reshapes craft: you take bolder risks, experiment with curiosity, and price your work with clarity because you’re offering a gift, not begging for validation.

You’ll learn a simple alignment check to use the moment pressure rises: step back, breathe, ask God what He says about you and your piece, and speak that truth aloud. This small practice breaks perfectionism in real time and restores focus. We also map a larger reset—think of it like upgrading your creative operating system—so your defaults become peace, presence, and freedom rather than anxiety and comparison. Along the way, we share personal lessons, practical reframes, and a gentle invitation to a nine-week foundations course designed to help you renew your mind, dismantle lies, and build a thriving artist identity.

If this resonates, hit play, try the alignment check, and share your experience. For a deeper reset, follow the link to the foundations course and start building on bedrock. Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this to an artist who needs a lighter, freer way to create.

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Jules Kendall’s journey reaches a powerful crossroads in “Crossing the Line” and “On the Edge.” In this spoiler-filled conversation, Shona Rodman talks about portraying anger, desperation, fear, and faith in a huge step in Jules’s journey.