Have you ever wanted something so badly only to have God say "no" to your prayers?

Today I'll talk about two things to remember that will help you embrace God's answer and grow stronger in your faith as well.

Scriptures referenced:

• Proverbs 3:5-6
• 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10

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How can you make sure to never miss your daily quiet times? By training your brain.

Today I'll explain the science behind morning routines and identify what should be in every Christian's morning routine.

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What separates great preachers from poor ones? What are the things you can imitate to become a more effective communicator?

Today I'll talk three things you can incorporate to preach the gospel effectively.

Scriptures referenced:

• 2 Timothy 2:15
• Luke 17:7-10

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Today I get to sit down with Rodrigo Acosta. He creates videos that both advance the kingdom of God and bring the Bible to life with his ministry, Ether.

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Some things you'll hear us discuss on this episode:

• The importance of finding your sweet spot in the kingdom of God
• Why the internet is such a powerful tool for spreading the gospel
• The highs and lows of being a content creator

Stuff we mention in this episode:

• "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis
• "unChristian" by The Barna Group
• "Work and the Life of the Spirit" by Douglas Thorpe

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Are you considering full-time ministry? If so, you need to listen to this episode.

Today I'll talk about the pros and cons of traditional ministry versus self-supported ministry.

Scripture referenced:

• 1 Corinthians 9:4-7

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What is the sweet spot for meetings of the body?

Today I'll walk you through 3 questions every leader should ask to decide how often their ministry should meet during the week.

Grab a copy of Small Group Leader Secrets to learn how to lead a thriving small group without doing everything yourself.

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Have you ever encountered a situation where you asked yourself, "What does God want me to do?"

Today I'll teach you how to discern the will of God in any situation you face.

Scriptures referenced:

• Romans 12:2
• Genesis 24:12-14

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If you are a volunteer leader in your church, there's a good chance you've thought about throwing in the towel and just being another person in the pews.

Today I'll talk about the 3 most common reasons why leaders quit and how you can fix those problems and continue to serve.

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Today I get to sit down with Sandy Jacoby, who has spent the last 6 years serving the poor in Central America alongside her husband Steve.

Purchase a Baby Blanket to support women in Central America:

• Available on Etsy
• Available at sheepnotgoats.org/sheepdreamzzz

Some things you'll hear us discuss on this episode:

• What prompted them to move from Florida to Nicaragua
• Why employment is so important to people in need
• Opportunities for you to get involved with their ongoing efforts to serve the poor

Stuff we mention in this episode:

• "How to Stop the Pain" by James B. Richards

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Being generous goes far beyond just dropping a check in the tray on Sunday.

Today I'll give you three creative ways to be generous this week.

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