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What is your life's story and why do you do what you do? This episode will briefly explore a psychological phenomenon that occurs around us daily and aim to bring to light the followership of Christ as a beacon toward identity. One of the biggest questions on the world stage for ion is "Who am I" and "What is my purpose"? This talk brings us close to that answer and forces us to ask what is my highest belief rooted in? References Book: Nudge Bible Ref: Gen 1:26-27; Gal 2:20; Eph 2:10; 2 Cor 5:17; 1 Pet 2:9; 1 Cor 3:16; Prov 27:19; John 1:12; Rom 8:17
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"- Jim Elliot. Do you give it all for Jesus? We will explore how growing into our salvation is a reflection of our faith in practice. Join us as we lean into the urgency of leaving it on the field for God and how by doing so we open the door for others to cross the threshold of salvation to sanctification. Key Concepts: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 8:34-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 28, Matthew 22, Deuteronomy 6, 1 Peter 2:1-3, Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, Romans 5, Leviticus 19, Matthew 7:13-14
Ever wonder how you can truly seize the day and maximize each moment in your life? Sydney Sullivan, the motivational host of the Maximize the Moment Podcast, joins us for an exhilarating discussion about his philosophy of life. He shares his personal journey, the importance of building partnerships, and his passion for personal growth. Sydney's unique perspective on generational wealth, not just in terms of finance but also personal development, will make you rethink your own strategies towards growth. The conversation with Sydney doesn't stop there. We delve deeper into the concept of personal improvement, discussing the significance of learning from others, ruthlessly prioritizing and maintaining a work-life balance. Sydney shares an interesting approach to finding out life's real values and a secret to starting the day before it begins. As we wrap up the episode, we explore the impact of small decisions on our lives, supported by a captivating analogy of dominoes and a heartening story about a man saving starfish. Prepare to be inspired and motivated to make the most of each moment in your life. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 02:54 Discussing Maximize The Moment 04:58 Importance of pouring into the cup of others 08:04 Creating an empowered inner dialogue 13:00 Actions to take when feeling unfocused 13:25 Embracing Growth and Personal Improvement 18:25 Celebration one year later 20:16 Random Questions to strangers 21:02 Random Questions, Dominoes, and Inspiring Messages 21:15 New beliefs and habits 26:30 Billboard message for everyone to see and read Full AUDIO episode with topics, and CHAPTER MARKERS: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946508/ep... My Links Podcast: https://www.passingthetorchpod.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC04s... Twitter: https://twitter.com/pttorch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torchmartin/ More info about the guest: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sydneysulli... Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/sydneysullivan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaximizeTheM... Podcast: https://maximizethemoment.podbean.com/ Book and People mentioned in this episode: Kevin Hill Evelyn Hernandez Danny Cox Chris Nikic Josh White from @HeroFrontPodcast Dwight Eisenhower Jim Collins - Good to Great Key Takeaway: The podcast episode was a treasure trove of inspiration and motivation. It shed light on the importance of personal growth, generational wealth, and seizing each moment. Sydney's words of wisdom offered a fresh perspective and are sure to inspire listeners to reevaluate their strategies towards growth and personal improvement. Whether it's understanding the value of partnerships, recognizing the power of small decisions, or learning to start the day before it begins, the insights shared by Sydney Sullivan in this episode are invaluable. Get inspired, and get ready to seize the day and maximize every moment of your life.
We only see what we attend to! What has got your ATTENTION? What has your focus? Attention "is the taking possession by the mind…It implies withdrawal from some things in order to deal effectively with others. Distraction is the great nemesis to destiny. Join this podcast episode as we explore the gateway of attention and how that is the gateway to all that calls out to us! Key Concepts Acts 8:9-10, Matthew 4, Luke 22, Job 33:14, Exodus 3, Exodus 15:25-26, Proverbs 2
How do we recognize others? How are we recognized? Can we recognize God beyond ourselves? Main points we will explore on this episode of Recognize the Real"! We will use the premise of Exodus 3:1-4 and needle away at the importance of how recognition could be a harbinger of what is to come or cognitive prison for some. If our thinking at its foundation is fractured we fail to discern (recognize) the normality's of God and we will forever see God's movements as abnormal, obtuse, and coincidental instead of realizing His omnipresence. Key Concepts Exodus 3:1-4 NKJV Mark 6:4-6 NIV Matthew 7:21-23 Mark 11:12-14 1 Kings 4:24 Micah 4:4 Jeremiah 17:10 NIV Luke 13:6-9 NIV Matthew 23:27-28 NIV Galatians 5
If Jesus did not call us to be inferior to one another, what does that mean for me? Join us as we explore fundamentally through the word of God what brings us together! Can anyone's gift be more special than the other? Let's together drive at this root of diversity and what it means for the Kingdom! Let's get it! QUOTE: "Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together"- Corrie Boom. Key Points 1 Corinthians 12: 4-14 Romans 12:3-8 Exodus 29:29: Leviticus 4:3 Galatians 2:20 Ephesians 2:10
There's a lot to be said about our genetic makeup as well as our leadership DNA! Have you thought about what is the genetic code of your community, organization, culture and life? How it can change and adapt? Let's explore principles within our leadership DNA that affect our vision within the ever changing environment around us and ultimately our relationship with God. Key Concepts Matthew 5 Matthew 6 Matthew 22 Matthew 28 Galatians 5
Leaders do not just lead just from legacy, they lead into legacy! Has our ability to excavate the past (benchmarks, successes, cultural traditions) kicked up proverbial dust that has fogged our vision for what we want to achieve now within our organizations? Join us as we explore how God draws upon us to renewal and an insatiable progressive mindset within our leadership journey! Let's get it! Key Concepts John 20. Mark 16:1-2, MT 27:60; John 19:38-42, Mark 12:27, MT 22:29-33, Romans 12:1-2, 2Cor 5:17, Romans 2:20, Galatians 2:20, 1 Cor 15:58
We are called towards an eternal God while living in a finite reality! It is important as leaders to know the difference between when things end and how to lead & live an enduring principled life with an eternal mindset. Join us as we explore briefly the contrast between the finite and the infinite and what that means within our leadership schema! Key Concepts Simon Sinek Infinite Games Psalm 136,33:5, 143:8, Exodus 15:13, Ephesians 3:16-19 Psalm 90:12 Revelations 12:12 James 4:14 Matthew 6 Ephesians 2:10 Mark 8:36
Today, we encounter and engage numerous people virtually & physically. Are we conscious of the core ideologies we leave with people that reflect our beliefs? What are the things we should consider when influencing others in our organizations, communities, and those who we directly/indirectly disciple; affecting both their worldview and daily decision making? Join us as we explore leadership through the lens of leaving our mark on others! Key Concepts John 5:19 Matthew 20:25-28; Mark 10:45; John 13:1-17 Matthew 28:18-19 James 1:27 Galatians 6:10
We open our Leadership Table Talk Series with dialing into the "moments" and how does that infringe on our legacy. Is there a right way to be visionary? How do we build for eternal Kingdom causes and where does my vision fit in? Where does leadership come to play in all this? Join us as we explore how following the ultimate "time teller" with get us closer to building the purpose God has for our lives! Let's get it! Key Concepts Romans 12:4-6 Proverbs 16:9 Ecclesiastes 3:11
2 Kings 6:16 NIV “Don't be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:17 KJVS And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
We can think we are hearing clearly, but are we really listening? James has some words we would do well to LISTEN to! James 1:19-26
Often what we see is not what God sees, here in lies a major problem. We have to shift our perspective. Isaiah 55:6-9
Sometimes the old song “don't worry, be happy” isn't being played on our life's radio. Are you worried about something? Let's talk! Matthew 6:25-34
Seeing…yeah, signs and wonders. Luke 5:24-26
How you see it will be how it is…to you. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
In everything around us, God has created movement. Today, we and God use movement to change the process in how we place, posture, and position ourselves here in life. Join us, we take a look how movement of our faith, catalyzes the movement of our God. Key Concepts Judges 6 & 7
Change is definitely a challenge we face and one we must come to embrace. We won't change unless we are challenged to do so. Key Principles: Exodus 3 Philippians 2 Romans 12
Life becomes a dichotomy of sorts. What are we crucifying and what are we imitating in our daily decisions? As we enter into 2022, how will your conscious autonomy pay dividends toward your eternal resting place. Today we will explore deeper into Genesis four and take a look at how two brothers can open our eyes to the choices we have in our emulation of Christ! Take a listen now! Key Principles Genesis 4:1-8 Genesis 22 1 Corinthians 10:13 Genesis 1:26
Ever been close to a promise but never receive it? Listen with us as we explore our association with God and how the lack of our decision making can affect our destiny at the Kingdom gates. Key Concept Luke 13:22-28 Matthew 10:32-39 Matthew 12:48 Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45
There are a multitude of things that surround us daily that make up our lives holistically, but are we analyzing these things (thoughts, decisions, relationships, consumption) to the point of bringing us closer to God...or are slowly drifting away from the shoreline of our kinship with Christ. Join us today as we dialogue about about what's grabbing our attention, and challenge our discernment in challenging the details we embrace daily. Key Concepts 1 Kings 11 Psalms 90 Matthew 4:1-11 Genesis 2 James 4:14
Trust in the process can be difficult. But it is the process that highlights the separation that is needed for us to grow, learn, and understand the direction God has in store for us. Being vulnerable to the unknown can be daunting. What perhaps is more daunting may be the detriment as a result of not developing. Listen in as we talk about throwing our lives on the threshing floor before God. Key Concepts Genesis 50:10 Judges 6:36-38 Ruth 3 John 3 Matthew 3
God prepares to prepare us. Today we will discuss God's cultivation and what we should do as children of God to allow that growth to manifest. Let's explore what God's word has instore for us and how we can us that to foster the growth we seek through the glory of God. Key Concepts Genesis 2:4-15 Matthew 13 Team of Teams
Everyone can relate to investing there time, efforts, and passions into habits, elements, and lifestyles that prove unfruitful and unfulfilling. Today we will talk conceptual about the nature of insatiable Key Concepts Matthew 25:26 2 Thessalonians 1:9 Matthew 13:50 2 Peter 2 Genesis 1:1-4 John 6:25-35 John 4
How do we navigate the ever increasing mirages of truth in todays world? Living our lives at the roots of where God is will allow us to decipher the difference between when God is moving and what is outside of God's calling. Join us as we look generally at the importance of attaching ourselves to the realness of who God is. Key Concepts Acts 8:9-13 Matthew 24:3-4 Colossians 2:8
Maybe GOD trying to get your attention so you be attentive to HIM...just saying. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12
Searching for purpose has always been a theme within humanity. From our personal lives to gurus to the movie screens it is a resounding touch point that we all can relate to globally. What is our purpose and what are we destined for. A the sense of fulfilling our cosmic callings is a questions that seems to weigh on everyone. Today we will explore that concept and see what the word says about this longing conundrum. Let's get it! Key Concepts Colossians 2:1-9 Matthew 5:14-15 Acts 9::13-15 1 Samuel 17:45-46
Are you hearing the word? Can you discern the voice of God amongst the global dissonance? We will explore broadly the dichotomy of knowing and relational intimacy when it comes to the word of God. And the inspiring faith that can be yielded from knowing Christ. Let's get it! Key Concepts Acts 9:1-19 Romans 10:17
Too many times we place our hopes, values, and dependence on things, people, and systems that will eventual pass away. Join us as we look at setting our lives on the bedrock of Gods word. Let's Get it. Key Concepts Luke 6:46-49
We can honor, or put emphasis on, so many things and leave GOD out, let's talk about that. Verse: 1 Samuel 2:29-30
Are we perceiving God for what He totally is? Although we may not completely understand the vastness of God's entirety, we have the fortunate opportunity to have a relationship with all that God is. Venture with us as we briefly look at God's absoluteness and current perspective. Key Concept Exodus 3:13-14
How are you recognized? What ideologies are you apparently reflecting? As believers we should understand where we are rooted and who supports us since we were once separated from God's goodness. Today we will explore what you are partaking of, how you are recognized, and what you are giving to others. Be aware of how you conduct yourself under the commonwealth of God and join us today as we grow closer to the word. Let's get it! Key Concepts Luke 6:44-45 Ephesians 2:11-13 Romans 11:17-34 Acts 22 Mark 7:14-23 Proverbs 18:21 Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 13.3 1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 12:36 James 1:9 Proverbs 17:28
As believers we are called to many things and Jesus teaches us a hard lesson found here in Luke 6:27-36. Are we being consistent in the way we love in Christ? Can we really have love for our enemies? Today I challenge your response and your perspective as you grow in perseverance daily through the love of Christ. Key Concepts Luke 6:27-36 Leviticus 19:18 Mark 12:30-31 Luke 10:27 Matthew 22:37-39 Matthew 5:43-48 Mark 2:15-17 Luke 14:34-35
In a VUCA world, what is your best way to navigate and fight back. Jesus provides us a very foundational truth that encapsulates our path forward in victory. Join me in the Christian Development segment "VUCA for the Believer" as we dialogue and fellowship together. Let's Get it! Key Concepts VUCA- Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity VUCA- Vision, Understanding, Clarity, Agility John 14:6 John 14:1-7 Psalm 73:26 John 14:27 Isaiah 41:10 John 10:7-9 Matthew 7:13 Matthew 24:35 Genesis 2:1-2 Colossians 1:16 John 1:3 Colassians 2:10 Romans 5:18 John 6:51 1 Corinthians 15:22 Matthew 7:7-12
Do you have 5 minutes? I know you do...and this 5 minutes could change your life forever! Chaplain Danny talks about the dichotomy of the present and eternity. Where are you treasures stored? Has the present taken more precedence over the will of God for your life. "The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil"(Proverbs 19:23). Is satisfaction greater that salvation of the soul? Come discuss with us on today's Gimme 5! Key Concepts Luke 12:16-21 Matthew 10:28 Proverbs 1:7 Revelation 20:12
How casual has the dice been rolled in your life? As believers, do we truly understand the gravity of what has been opened to us? And if we don't full understand it, how can we convey that glory to the world? Join us today as we discuss the wager in our lives and why it is important to choose Christ daily! Let's get it!Key ConceptsPascal's WagerMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsMark 8:35Philippians 1:21Mark 8:36-37Luke 16:19-31
Let's deal with our weakness so we can receive GOD's strength in relation to time.
This Life Principle is one we all need to do, but we just don't.
Don't let the darkness direct you while in the light...
You got it, I got, but how do we handle it...time to deal with TIME.
Adversity has a way of leading us to a place that may not be where we need to go, time to see more from our adversity.
The concept of authority has been expressed throughout the Bible on many levels. And it best to understand where authority began, what that authority means to us today, and how that shapes the parameters of our relationship with God. Let's get it.Key ConceptsEphesians 6:12Mark 11John 5:26-27Romans 13:1Matthew 28:18
Could it be that the meaning of Life lies in the relationship? With all going on, how should we view all that we are connected to and how important God is above the midst of everything that challenges us daily?Key ConceptsGenesis 1Genesis 2Ephesians 5:25Colossians 3:18-19Matthew 5:27-30Matthew 5:43Matthew 22:34-40
In the midst of scarcity God can provide the substance to sustain. Have you been pointing to your circumstance or allowing God to point the direction to the provision the is needed in your life?Key Concepts1 Kings 17
Wednesday Word, we know we reap what we sow, but what are we sowing?
Have you humbled your heart to the gift that is given daily? The unmerited gift that extends beyond holidays, beyond tradition, and beyond law. A gift given and governed from God's divine position and has been given since the birth of Humanity....have you recognized the grace of God.Key ConceptsGenesis 6:5-8Luke 1:26-30Isaiah 61Luke 4:14-21Ephesians 2:8*
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