Travis Talks

I'm so grateful the Lord captured my heart when I was young! Here's an update on life, specifically about summer, and some of the cool stuff I got to be a part of. I also share my Jesus story, how you can share your Jesus story, and the importance of leaders speaking up in times of uncertainty. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Hey hey gang! Travis here. Wanted to take a moment to update you guys on life as well as talk about a few things that are interesting to me at the moment. We have way more dreamers than visionaries, and I think if we take a moment to be honest we'll realize we're simply just focused on the wrong things or unable to identify and execute on the clear steps in front of us. Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

As I've grown on my leadership journey I realize how much courage it takes to get help when you're going through something on an emotional, mental, spiritual, or moral level. First you have to deal with the embarrassment of going through whatever it is, and if you're in a word of faith community, you automatically feel like your level of faith is being audited. After your faith is attacked it can go one of two ways: 1. “Maybe I need to have more faith… Did I have it in the first place?” 2. “If I can't understand this faith stuff then what's the point in having faith at all?”. If you're in a leadership position opening up becomes even more awkward because you know some of your status is on the line. Things we try to hide eventually surface (Luke 12:2-3) and what may have been solved with some counsel and a brief hiatus can become the end of your career. We're taking the stigma off professional counseling in the faith community. It's my belief that the Church is in a “health revival” in all areas (spirit, soul, body). We must be intentional in these areas to continue to represent Jesus well as we serve Him. Michelle Gonzalez Segundo is a 3rd year student with Regent University pursuing a PhD in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Ecclesial Leadership. She is certified with the Texas Dept of family & Protective Services in Trauma Care, Sexual Abuse, Aggressive Behavior Management, and Human Trafficking. She's also a TX licensed foster parent to at risk teenage boys and an ordained minister. Michelle and her husband of 19 years reside in South Texas with their two children. She enjoys coffee, music, Texas football, family, and all things cooking and baking! Lacey Henderson is a Texas native. She has a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington as well as a Music Therapy degree from Sam Houston State University. She has over 10 years experience working in mental health. She currently resides in New York City where she works full time as a social worker and counselor. In addition she is involved with her local church in NYC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Brotherhood (and sisterhood we ain't discriminating) is so important to our personal growth and mental health. Enjoy this conversation with Aaron Hentges! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

It's no secret: if you want to have a good life you need to have the right people around you. In Galatians 6:2 we read about bearing one another's burdens and in James 5:16 we read about how confessing our sins to trusted people can bring healing to us. Enjoy this conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

BYE SUMMER! Yep, summer is over. We just have to say it, accept it, and move on... Lest we 'fall into fall'. Here's a life update I think you'll enjoy. I have a few cool collaborations on the way I think will be valuable to you. The main thing is this: keep loving Jesus and others. Party on. -Travis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Are you weird? Probably! Today we're talking about how we're all wired a particular way. You don't have to be a "Breakfast Club Christian". Find your fit in the body of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

You can't hide what's inside ❤️ In this episode we talk about creativity, inspiration, motives, and oaths. Reading from Matthew 5:33-37. Hope you're ready to go deep! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Life update: getting into fragrances, health, auto paint and body work! In this episode we tackle the topic of contentment as well as touch on the power of what I call the "60-day sprint". Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

What a week! Snow in Houston is a rare event, but a Winter Storm? C'mon son! Let's talk about life, faith in Jesus, and a cool miracle that happened to me recently. Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Hebrews 4:15 The Passion Translation “15 [Jesus] understands humanity, for as a Man, our magnificent King-Priest was tempted in every way just as we are, and conquered sin.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Culture says "Be a man", but doesn't show us how to be a man. Being a man doesn't come from external validation; it comes from an internal decision. When we see and experience what true masculinity is from Father God we can model that for our children as well. Happy Fathers Day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Imagine this... You're doing your thing and all of a sudden Jesus calls you. You leave everything and follow Him. Everything is fine until Jesus rebukes you... You think "It's not like it was my original idea to follow this Jesus guy, and now He's criticizing me?". The call to full-time ministry is an interesting one. I'm turning 27 and i've learned a lot! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Who are you?... But really. Some people like chocolate and some like vanilla. When you recognize they're different you can appreciate the difference. People are the same way. You don't need to have an identity crisis or reinvent yourself for others acceptance. Embrace the things that make you distinct because those are the things that make you "you". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Don't hate your job: love your life! People complain about work, but when you have a life that's on purpose you recognize where you're called and what you're supposed to do in that place. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Things happen ok! Sometimes we look for God or blame God for situations that we got ourselves into. God is up to good even when you can't see it. In this episode we talk about how to stay out, get out, and learn from our "messes" by seeing the "message" God has for us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

Your goals come from your priorities, and your priorities come from your purpose. Here's a few thoughts to keep things in the right perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support

What I would tell the 18-20 year old me. I've learned so much about life and now I'm documenting my journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travisphillips/support