The Moral Support Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Shara and Ginger interview their husbands, Brian and Rob, and discuss their early days in ministry, the importance of faithfulness, and the misconceptions about ministerial success. They also touch on topics like the imagery of Christianity, their favorite ice cream flavors, and strange talents. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humor.

Keywords

ministry, faithfulness, success, Christianity, ice cream, talents

Takeaways

• Ministerial success should be defined by faithfulness to God's call, not by worldly achievements.
• The journey and the process are just as important as the destination.
• It's important to properly understand biblical imagery and not be swayed by misconceptions.
• Enjoying the small things and finding joy in everyday life is essential for resetting our nervous system.
• Ministry is a calling that requires sacrifice and a willingness to go wherever God leads, even if it means facing challenges and hardships.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Exhaustion after Shine

01:24
Introducing the Husbands and Their Background

08:58
Lessons Learned from Difficult Situations

16:04
Defining Ministerial Success and the Importance of Faithfulness

20:23
Finding Joy in Everyday Life

23:02
Discussing Texan Foods and Cultural Differences

25:23
Lightning Round: Strange Talents and Amazon Purchases

29:59
Closing Remarks and Fun Banter

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This episode is the live audio of our shared session on Saturday April 6 at Shine Ladies Conference 2024.

Summary:
In this conversation, Shara and Ginger discuss the concept of walking the path of the righteous. They explore the idea that the path of the righteous is like the morning sun shining ever brighter, while the path of the wicked is like deep darkness. They emphasize that although the path of the righteous may have obstacles and challenges, it is important to be spirit-led and allow the light of God's word to guide the way. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries, removing obstacles, and staying on the right path. The conversation concludes with the reminder that God's grace and mercy are always available to help us stay on the path of righteousness.

Takeaways

• The path of the righteous is like the morning sun shining ever brighter, while the path of the wicked is like deep darkness.
• The path of the righteous may have obstacles and challenges, but it is important to be spirit-led and allow the light of God's word to guide the way.
• Setting boundaries and removing obstacles are essential for staying on the right path.
• God's grace and mercy are always available to help us stay on the path of righteousness.

00:00
Introduction

01:25
The Path of the Righteous

09:07
Being Spirit-Led on the Bright Path

16:07
Setting Boundaries and Removing Obstacles

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Ginger and Shara reminisce about everything from big hair, cabbage patch dolls, rotary phones, cassette tapes, youth camps, and lots of things that are like totally awesome. 

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Seven Valuable Lessons for Success Found in "The Travelers Gift" by Andy Andrews

1. “The buck stops here.” by Harry Truman
2. I will seek wisdom.” by King Solomon
3. “I am a person of action” by Colonel Joshua 
4. “I have a decided heart.” by Christopher Columbus
5. “Today I will choose to be happy.” by Anne Frank
6. “I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit.” by Abraham Lincoln
7. “I will persist without exception.” by Archangel Gabriel

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Two wrongs don't make a right
Don’t count chickens before they hatch
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
The early bird catches the worm
Beggars can’t be choosers
Squeaky wheels get the grease.
Pen is mightier than the sword.
Don’t judge a  book by its cover.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen 
And always listen to the moral support podcast.

Enjoy some cliche, practical, profound, and even hilarious advice from Shara and Ginger. 

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There’s an old saying that if you’ve forgotten the language of gratitude, you’ll never be on speaking terms with happiness.

 It turns out this isn’t just a fluffy idea. Several studies have shown depression to be inversely correlated to gratitude. The more grateful a person is, the less depressed they are. Clinically depressed individuals showed significantly lower gratitude (nearly 50 percent less) than non-depressed controls.

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In every culture, the overwhelming majority of parents (77% in the United States) think that a student’s lowest grades deserve the most time and attention. We don’t need to ignore an F of course but don’t put all of your eggs in that basket!  Parents and teachers reward excellence with apathy instead of investing more time in the areas where a child has the most potential for greatness.

The reality is that a person who has always struggled with numbers is unlikely to be a great accountant or statistician. Quit beating yourself up for what you are not, stop comparing yourselves to others or wearing yourself out trying to be the extrovert people person or the ultimate craft person or the organizing spreadsheet guru, if that’s not what God has gifted you to be!
You don’t need to be a well rounded person, you need a well rounded team. 

The key to human development is building on who you already are.
We all called serve God’s Kingdom purpose, but we serve it in different ways just as each body part serves the body in different ways. 
So this might be a more accurate saying might be, “You cannot be anything you want to be” — but you can be a lot more of who you already are.

This is a revolution in our thinking and our approach to so many things. This is one of the reasons why over 15 million people have taken the  StrengthsFinder assessment. It measures the elements of your personality that are less likely to change — your talents.


In Gallup's research into human potential over the past 30 years - including interviews with more than 2 million people - the evidence is overwhelming: You will be most successful in whatever you do by building your life around your greatest natural abilities rather than your weaknesses. Your talents should be your primary focus! 
The problem is that most people don't even know what their greatest talents are or how to go about discovering ing them.

Even the church is impacted by this revelation. A recent national study by Gallup revealed that most people (53%) do NOT strongly agree with the statement "In my congregation, I regularly have the opportunity to do what I do best." Clearly, too many individuals' talents and strengths are going unrecognized and unappreciated. And this adds up to an enormous loss of human potential that could be tapped for the transformation of society.

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