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This is the final part of our series of presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, he wraps up the ideas presented in the previous episodes and reminds listeners that their life is a part of God’s grand story. Benjamin encourages each of us to embrace discomfort and step into the unknown, knowing that we are not the heroes of the story, but that we all have a unique role to play in shining the spotlight on Jesus.

Connect with Benjamin

Benjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Identity Statements PDFGet access to a list of Biblical truths and let God speak into your life on a daily basis. Print it out and take a moment every day to write out one of these truths about who you are and Whose you are in your journal.Get Access Now!

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This is part four of our five-part series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, Benjamin helps listeners work through the difficult question of what one should do with their life, exploring the intersection of one’s calling and career. He identifies the two callings that are placed on each of us and then uses the Biblical story of Nehemiah to illustrate the importance of following God’s calling and seeking His favour.

Connect with Benjamin

Benjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Identity Statements PDFGet access to a list of Biblical truths and let God speak into your life on a daily basis. Print it out and take a moment every day to write out one of these truths about who you are and Whose you are in your journal.Get Access Now!

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This is part three of our five-part series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, Benjamin continues where we left him last week, giving us a five-step process for bringing about significant personal and relational growth in your own life. He explores the importance of casting a new vision for your life and building a system of habits to support the vision. His practical steps will help you make progress in the areas of your life that matter most.

Connect with Benjamin

Benjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Resources Mentioned

The Andy Stanley Leadership PodcastMaxwell Leadership PodcastCraig Groeschel Leadership PodcastCarey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Identity Statements PDFGet access to a list of Biblical truths and let God speak into your life on a daily basis. Print it out and take a moment every day to write out one of these truths about who you are and Whose you are in your journal.Get Access Now!

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This is part two of our five-part series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, Benjamin explains that leading oneself well is not about trying to achieve value, but recognising that we are already valuable. It involves stewarding different aspects of our lives, such as finances, relationships, opportunities, and even our inner-most thoughts. He shares three practical take-aways and five self-assessment questions for leading oneself well so that we can serve others in a healthy way and live an overflowing life.

Connect with Benjamin

Benjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Resources Mentioned

The following resource was mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing using these affiliate links help support the podcast in a small way.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Identity Statements PDFGet access to a list of Biblical truths and let God speak into your life on a daily basis. Print it out and take a moment every day to write out one of these truths about who you are and Whose you are in your journal.Get Access Now!

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This is part one of a short series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist. In this episode, Benjamin shares his thoughts on the power of knowing one’s true identity. He talks about how easy it is for people to forget who they are because of what others have spoken over their lives and emphasizes that there is only one person who has the right to name us, determine our worth and value, and give us our identity. And that is God. He encourages listeners to claim their identity and worth as reality over their own lives, even if they don’t feel it. Benjamin also shares his own experience of how he has anchored his identity over the years, going back again and again to what God has said about him.

Connect with Benjamin

Benjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Identity Statements PDFGet access to a list of Biblical truths and let God speak into your life on a daily basis. Print it out and take a moment every day to write out one of these truths about who you are and Whose you are in your journal.Get Access Now!

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We can’t believe that Christmas is just around the corner and that the year is almost over. In this short bonus update, Karl and Filip sat down for a look back at the last 8 episodes and a quick look ahead into our plans for 2022 and where we’re headed.

We’d love to hear about your favourite episodes and how they have got you thinking over the last few months, so please message us on Instagram @choosetooverflow or drop us an email at [email protected].

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Carson Blair, a former player for the Boston Red Sox, navigated many awkward locker room conversations about why he was saving himself for marriage. He had no way of knowing that his future wife, Angela, was also navigating similar conversations on a dating show! Now happily married, Carson and Angela describe their journeys towards purity despite the pressure from today’s culture. They discuss myths about sex with Karl and Filip, and highlight how grace factors in to purity as a practice.

Resource Mentioned

Self Authoring from Dr Jordan Peterson

Connect with Angela & Carson

Carson, originally from Texas, played baseball professionally for over a decade for teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland A’s. Angela, also from Texas, has worked in media as a TV personality on Fox Sports, NBC, CBS, and other networks and was a contestant on NBC’s dating show, Ready for Love, where her decision to wait was a hot topic. She enjoys covering stories with an intersection of faith and entertainment, and now has her own podcast, All Strings Attached, discussing sex, marriage, relationships, and other things much too sacred to leave to chance or our appetites alone. You can follow her on Instagram @officalablair or TikTok @officalablair find her podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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When it comes to the engagement season, most of us probably think about planning “the big day” but it’s important to be preparing for marriage, not just a wedding celebration. On this episode we’re back with our friends, Jo and Laia, recent newlyweds. Karl has a conversation with them to discover the process they took in preparing for the beginning of their marriage. They share some myths and mindsets they had to overcome, conversations to have and questions to ask, and healthy ways to feel supported through the process. They also talk about wedding stresses, gender roles, learning to share a space, and who should pick up the dirty socks!

Resources Mentioned

The following resource was mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing using these affiliate links help support the podcast in a small way.

The Man Enough PodcastTherapy and Theology podcast series from Proverbs 31 Ministries

Connect with our Guests

Jo and Laia just recently got married and have taken on the challenge of living an overflowing life seriously. Jo has a ministry background, and is currently using his creative talents in the media production at Loma Linda University Church. Laia just graduated with a Masters in Social Work and brings those skills to her relationships and to this conversation. You can find Jo on Instagram at @jo_amaya and Laia at @laiabamaya.

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Sometimes Christians focus only on sexual boundaries in dating, while neglecting the many other types of boundaries. Our guests this week, Jo Amaya and Laia Burgos-Amaya, newlyweds, discuss the learning curve they both had with boundaries and share some of the ones they have implemented to keep each other safe. We also talk about “pressing reset”, healing, and forgiving ourselves when it comes to boundary violations.

Resources Mentioned

The following resource was mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing using these affiliate links help support the podcast in a small way.

Choosing God’s Best by Dr Don Raunikar

Connect with our Guests

Jo and Laia just recently got married and have taken on the challenge of living an overflowing life seriously. Jo has a ministry background, and is currently using his creative talents in the media production at Loma Linda University Church. Laia just graduated with a Masters in Social Work and brings those skills to her relationships and to this conversation. You can find Jo on Instagram at @jo_amaya and Laia at @laiabamaya.

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As much as we hate it, every relationship has conflict. For this episode, Karl and Filip are joined by Communication Professor, Dr Heather Thompson Day to discuss how to handle those “crucial conversations” that inevitably come up in romantic relationships. She shares practical ways to prepare your mindset before going into a difficult conversation along with some ways to keep communication open while you’re in the thick of things. Heather also shared some stories behind her book, It’s Not Your Turn, and how taking on a patient mindset has helped to shape her relationships.

Resources Mentioned

The following resources were mentioned during this episode. Please click the title to see more details or purchase them from Amazon. Purchasing using these affiliate links help support the podcast in a small way.

It’s Not Your Turn by Dr Heather Thompson DayNever Split the Difference by Chris VossWords Can Change Your Brain by Dr Andrew Newberg & Mark Waldman

Connect with Heather

Dr Heather Thompson Day is a communication expert, author, and an associate professor at Andrews University. She has been a contributor for, among others, Christianity Today and the Barna Group, and has written 7 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, and Confessions of a Christian Wife. Heather runs an online community for women called I’m That Wife and hosts a new podcast with Christianity Today called Viral Jesus. You can learn more at her website or follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

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