Ever felt like there's an untapped potential within you, just waiting to be unleashed? In this episode of the Faithful Servant we explore why uncovering and pursuing your passion is absolutely essential for living a life full of joy and fulfillment. Eric talks about what could be holding you back from unlocking that inner power God has for you. So don't miss it!

Original release date: Jul 06, 2022

Have you ever loved someone so much that, in the depths of your heart, you'd give anything to make sure they succeed? Sacrificial love is an emotion that goes beyond anything else in its power to motivate and drive you. It's so strong, it can make you feel like you would move mountains just to see the person you care about reach their goals and fulfill their dreams.

In this episode, Eric explores the beauty of sacrificial love lies in the courage it takes even with the knowledge that loving fully means risking hurt. Those who experience sacrificial love know how painful yet incredibly meaningful it is, and although most will never truly understand it, they can still appreciate its power through God.

Are you hoping to find peace in life in 2023? Are you faced with challenges time after time and it seems chaotic? If you find yourself struggling with the chaos and uncertainty of life in 2023, you are not alone. Many of us long for peace in our lives, but often don't know how to find it. Fortunately, God is with us even in times of chaos and as highlighted in this episode of The Faithful Servant, peace can be found through the chaos. Eric explores how even when things seem completely out of control, God can guide us to peace with His steadfast care and love.

What good can come from pushing ourselves to the brink of failure? What can we learn about ourselves when we face our fears and let go of the doubt and worry of failure? This episode of the Faithful Servant explores the good that can come from failing–how being open to failure can also open up so many other beautiful opportunities. Though it's not easy to accept failing as an option, once we do, we begin to discover something far more truthful about ourselves.

What is Christmas really about? Gifts? Family? End-of-Year projections and goals? Or is it about finding your thin place where you can experience God? This episode focuses on the struggles we often find ourselves having around this time of year, and the contradiction of it being on the one hand the most joyous time of year and on the other hand the most stressful time of year. Eric explains that is why this is the time to seek God. To quiet your voice and listen for His word. Look for those thin places where God has given you the opportunity to hear Him, and you will find peace.

Eric mentions the book Thin Places by Tim Bohlke. Check out the book here!

The end of the year brings many things: joy, quality time with family, the hope for a new beginning. But perhaps the most valuable gift this time of year gives us is the opportunity for reflection. To look back on the last 12 months and contemplate what went right, what went wrong, what were my successes, and what were my failures. This episode of The Faithful Servant explores the power of reflection, and how through that consideration we can find hope for the future.

Can relationships help us overcome adversity? If so, who should we be building these relationships with? When it comes to growing up, it's hard to find someone more influential than our moms. For most of us, they teach compassion, patience, and love – three of the most important qualities in overcoming the challenges we face. In this episode, Eric sits down with not only his biological mom but his adoptive mom as well. They have a conversation about love, abandonment, and healing through conversation.

Can abandonment lead to healing? In this very special episode, Eric sits down with his biological mom as they discuss Eric's journey in understanding his adoption and why his biological mom decided to give him up. Through love, patience, and understanding they discover the experiences they've shared and how this abandonment has made their relationship even stronger through the healing process.

Do you know what you're really thankful for? When we let our negative thoughts take up most of our headspace, it can be difficult to remember the aspects of our lives, both big and small, that we're thankful for. Even in our negative spaces there are things to be thankful for, and this episode talks about how we can step back and recognize those moments. Through God, through patience, through understanding we can find peace and truly be thankful.

Have you ever had your need to solve a problem prevent you from actually solving it? Sometimes when we recognize what's wrong or how to fix something, we can act too quickly or voice our opinions too loudly. This episode dives into how sometimes, even when you know you're right, patience is needed before a solution is presented. From talking with our kids to listening to our coworkers, sometimes what people need most is just someone to listen to rather than solve.