Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God

St. Augustine is the one who gave the name “Sermon on the Mount” to the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5-7. It's the closest account we have from Jesus on what He wants His disciples to be and do.  The whole sermon contrasts how followers of Jesus live, act and think in comparison to the world around them. In the midst of all of the noise right now, what do we need to be focused on? Let's get back to how Jesus wants us to live.When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

We've spent this season talking about the Leadership Games and the need for discipleship in the various fields where people work.  We talked with believers in government, law and security; business; arts, entertainment & media, health, medicine & wholeness, and we're ending our series talking about the need to disciple people who work in ministry. That may sound strange because it seems like they should be the ones who have discipleship down! But many who work in the church and other para-church organizations will tell you it doesn't always happen there either.  There's a difference between teaching discipleship and practicing it. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

The need to improve our physical and mental health, and the idea of wholeness — these are top of mind for so many people today. Loneliness and anxiety are epidemics, we aren't taking care of our bodies, and people are turning to quick fixes. So it's important to have believers serving and teaching in these fields because they have access to people during times of vulnerability and pain that only God can heal. What challenges do they face, and why is it important to use the Holy Spirit as they work?When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

The fields of arts, entertainment and media have an outsized impact on our culture and society.  Content, as it's called now, affect the way we think about and see the world. That's why it's so important that we need people who work in these industries to see their work as an expression of their faith. Listen to three leaders who are trying to put discipleship principles into practice in their work. What challenges do they face, and why does it matter?When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

Business is the backbone of modern civilization.  It provides goods and services, creates jobs, and drives innovation. Of course, the goal is to make a profit but there are good ways to do business and bad ones as well. It is of great importance that we have godly people leading and running businesses — making money with integrity, treating employees and customers with honor, and being a positive impact on the communicty.  Listen to three leaders who are trying to put discipleship principles into practice in their work. What challenges do they face and why is it important to bring God into financial decisions?When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

There seems to be a lot of hopelessness and cynicism when it comes our institutions - the government, the legal system and law enforcement & security. That's why it is so important to disciple believers who work in these fields to do their work according to godly principles, with humility and a heart of service.  Listen to three leaders who are trying to do just that - what lessons are resonating and have been the most meaningful and the spiritual strongholds they face. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

This season we're going to tell you about Lionshare's latest initiative - The Leadership Games. Why should you care? Because it's an embodiment of what intentional discipleship can look like. Lionshare intentionally gathered older leaders who were interested in discipling younger leaders. They spent a year training and then came to the Leadership Games to meet young leaders who had been invited to take part and expressed a desire to have someone disciple them. They were split up by vocational field - those working in health and mental health professions; business; arts & entertainment; government, law & security; and the church. What happened and is it working?When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

We Americans love our rights. We talk about them, we demand them. It's woven into the fabric of who we are. But as Christians, we need to be aware that relinquishing our personal rights is essential to living in obedience to Jesus. As we approach the end of 2023 and start thinking about 2024, ask yourself – what are the things you are holding onto that hinder you. Do you make deals with God? As the saying goes, if Jesus isn't Lord of all, then he's not Lord at all.Learn more about this topic in Chapter 2 of A Discipleship Journey: A Proven and Practical Tool for Making Disciples available at Lionshare.org/store.  The National Disciple Making Forum takes place May 1-2 in Indianapolis.  You can learn more about it and register at Discipleship.org. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

We are well in the swing of the Christmas season.  For many, that means a daily crush of gift buying, holiday parties, Christmas cards, the end of the school semester and on and on.It's all part of that relentless rush of life, but God intends for us to honor the Sabbath and to trust Him with our time – it's His gift to us. We must allow God to guide us in incorporating rest into our lives intentionally. This includes seeking His presence, rejuvenating relationships, and finding mental and emotional rest. Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring preached this sermon at Northway Christian Community in Pittsburgh on how God wants us to live and lead in peace, joy, and health, with a deep sense of His presence and purpose in our lives.Books mentioned:"Margin" by Dr. Richard Swenson"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark ComerWhen available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

Lionshare held an event this summer called the Leadership Games. It was a different experience for two groups of people - the first, a set of older more seasoned leaders that prepared for a year to disciple a set of younger leaders in the ways of God. They met those young leaders at the Leadership Games in groups divided up by vocational field. Now, they are meeting for the next year to take them through Lionshare's primary discipleship tool called "A Discipleship Journey" and learning how to apply Scriptural principles in their personal and professional lives. Faith Radio's Carmen LaBerge who took part interviewed Dave Buehring about her experience as a leader and one of the hosts of the event. If you'd like to learn more about the Games, email laura@lionshare.orgWhen available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

We all have something.  Something we've prayed about for a very long time.  Waiting is hard, but God does something in the midst of it.  He reveals His goodness through the work He is doing inside of us. God grows our dependence, aligns our hearts, and builds our trust in His timing. Listen to Dave Buehring's teaching on this topic at Northway Christian Community.When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

Jesus did not have a warring mentality except when it came to the devil. He was ready with Scripture. Are you ready for spiritual warfare? Listen as Dave Buehring explains the concept of "playing fast" and how you can anticipate the tactics that will be used against you.Check out our episode notes for Scripture verses related to this episode at Lionshare.org/podcast.  You can also check out Chapter 8 in Lionshare's primary discipleship resource – A Discipleship Journey.  And get a copy of the e-book “Spiritual Warfare in the Workplace” by going to Lionshare.org/free-e-books.  All these links are in the episode description on your phone or in the Lionshare Leadership Group app.  When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

We can't possibly sift through all the information that is available to us .  There is an overwhelming and constant flow of studies, data, ads and reels that claim they can transform our minds, bodies and eating habits. When it comes to our spiritual lives, there is an endless stream of sermons, teaching clips, soundbites and podcasts that promise life change. But how do you know if any of it is true? Which ones should we trust? Which voice do we listen to? Check out the False Jesus podcast and newsletter at falsejesus.substack.com or wherever your listen to podcasts.  Learn more about Kent and Erica Chevalier's ministry with Athletes in Action and the Pittsburgh Steelers here.When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals.

Did you know that God wars on your behalf? Sometimes we forget that, even when we are in the midst of wrestling through challenging and difficult times. He is your warrior so take courage today. He always wins!Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

There are aspects of God's character that we don't fully understand. One of those is the description of God as Consuming Fire. That sounds a bit scary, something or someone to be feared. But what does this name of God tell us about Him and what He wants for us? Episode notes available here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.orgEpisode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

Jealousy is bad, right? We are jealous when something we have is threatened by someone else.  We envy when we wish we had something someone else has. So why is God jealous?. God doesn't need anything from us. The key comes from understanding that God isn't jealous of us, he's jealous for us. Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

It's been a little over a month since the shooting in Nashville where six people were killed. We know we live in a world of injustice, but something like this often leaves us wondering where is God's justice?  Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

When it comes to God and healing, there are so many unanswered questions and often we as Christians get in the way by trying to answer them ourselves. God declares that He is Jehovah Rapha - the God who heals. What do we get right and wrong about this attribute of God?You can learn more about the character of God by watching Dave's Devotionals for free on the Lionshare Leadership Group app. Just download it from the app store and click on that month's devotionals. Two minutes a day reflecting on 101 attributes of God over the course of a year.  And graduation season is upon us. Consider giving Dave's book The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation as a gift to the graduate in your life. It challenges Christians to connect their work to their calling and look at that work through the grid of the Great Commission.  Check it out at Lionshare.org/store.Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

This season, we are focusing on how God is misrepresented and misunderstood by the Church and by non-believers. First up, God's anger and wrath. Nobody wants to talk about an angry God. We want to talk about HIs love and kindness, but we see many references to His anger in the Scriptures. Why is God angry and is He angry at me? You can learn more about the character of God by watching Dave's Devotionals for free on the Lionshare Leadership Group app. Just download it from the app store and click on that month's devotionals. Two minutes a day reflecting on 101 attributes of God over the course of a year.  Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring concludes his sermon on the Transformed Life. God transforms us not only for our benefit but so we can make an impact by advancing HIs Kingdom and bringing glory to His name. Advancing the Kingdom is the mission of the Church. It's why we are here on Earth. We should be telling people about Jesus, making disciples and living in such a way that enhances the reputation of God in the eyes of others.Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring continues his sermon series on the Transformed Life. The way that we love others is how we and the world around us can show that we have been transformed by Jesus. 1st Corinthians 13 is our guide.Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring continues his sermon series on the Transformed Life. Our Heavenly Father wants to reconcile you to Himself, shower you with His love and forgiveness, and welcome you into His heavenly family. But he also wants to form you to look more like His Son. God is more concerned with developing your character than He is with your comfort. He is the God of all comfort, but His priority is to transform us to look more like Jesus!Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring kicks off a 4-part sermon series called "The Transformed Life," diving into what it means to live a life being transformed by Jesus. It's not just about knowledge of the Bible. If there's no application, transformation doesn't happen. It's obeying what God is revealing that brings about transformation.Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

Most people pray for the children in our lives, but do we really seek God on their behalf? There's a difference between bedtime prayers, prayers for safety and good outcomes vs. intentionally spending time with God to see what He wants to say to you about your kids. In this episode, we discuss how you can seek God on behalf of the children in your lives.  Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

One of the things that stands out about Jesus is the way he related to people. He spoke to the weak and vulnerable. He dined with the "enemy." He called His disciples his friends. God cares how we treat others. How do we teach children to be good "relaters?"Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

God has designed us with a purpose and a desire for purpose. It's innate to the human DNA to want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. Research finds that this is especially true of younger generations, and it's something that even children long for. How do we teach and invest in children so that they can be on mission with Jesus?Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

We know we're supposed to disciple our children, but it feels overwhelming. Even though there are countless devotionals, Bible studies and books for teaching children about Jesus, where do we start? Episode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

The Scriptures say the Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts so we can help each other, but do children receive them too? Kids do have a role on God's team. We discuss how to help them figure out their gifts and how they manifest when they are young. Episode notes available here. Purchase A Discipleship Journey Kids at the Lionshare store.Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.orgEpisode notes available at Lionshare.org/podcastPurchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/storeDownload the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals

God speaks to us but do we hear him? Learning to hear His voice is something we all should do. In “A Discipleship Journey Kids,” we learn that you are never too young to hear the voice of God.  Episode notes are available here. Order your copy of "A Discipleship Journey Kids" here. Learn more about Lionshare's ministry here.

To truly prepare our children for faith-filled adulthood, we need to consider reframing “children's ministry” as something closer to “child discipleship.” That's the conclusion of a new study from the Barna Group and Awana. But how do we disciple the children in our lives? Check out episode notes here. Order "A Discipleship Journey Kids" and subscribe to the animated video series here. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

The image of God you carry around in your heart and mind affects the way you live your daily life.  For too many of us, that image is flawed,  Scripture refers to God as our Father.  That can be a source of comfort if you have a good relationship with your dad.  But if you didn't, it's an obstacle that is hard to overcome.  Listen as we discuss how our Heavenly Father desires to “re-parent” us.  Episode notes here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org  Learn more about Pastor Sean Holland here. 

You're familiar with 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind, yada, yada, yada. But often, familiarity leads us to skip or gloss over important Scriptures. In the days we are living, it is very important that we understand what love is and what it is not. Episode notes here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org. 

How do we practice the way of Jesus when we're bumping into people that hard to love, and people that we disagree with? What does love require of us? The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to love regardless, and we do that by practicing the spiritual discipline of seeing, engaging people's mess, and showing compassion even when it's risky.  Episode notes here.  Heather Zempel's book about navigating small group dynamics  "Community is Messy" is available here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

Leadership isn't just about being confident, getting the most out of people and achieving success.  It's about leading the way God wants us to lead.  That includes truly examining ourselves, stopping behaviors that hinder us and making choices that help us thrive. We will only lead in a godly way when we follow what the Scriptures tell us about ourselves and our image of God. Episode notes available here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

God often uses our life circumstances to bring us to the end of ourselves, leaving us completely yielded and dependent on Him.  That's easier to accept in theory than in practice.  In the midst of the pandemic, Lionshare board member Kent Chevalier lost his brother to Covid, lost the primary way of doing his job and had to deal with bitterness and anger in his family of origin.  It all led to brokenness. None of it was taken care of by Christian platitudes and his wife had to dig deep to support him.  Hear their story and know that God is a friend to the broken. Episode notes available here.  Learn more about brokenness in Chapter 2 of  A Discipleship Journey: A Proven and Practical Tool for Making Disciples available at Lionshare.org/store and subscribe to the teaching videos that accompany the book. Learn more about Kent & Erica Chevalier's ministry with the Pittsburgh Steelers here.  Subscribe to Kent's newsletter “False Jesus” here.  

Are all words relative or neutral in meaning? Does our standard of word choice always come down to intent or just what we're personally convicted by? John 1:1-2 says that from the beginning, there was the Word and the Word was God. Ultimately, it's God that puts a premium on words. God has much to say about how we live our lives and that includeshow we exercise the power and choice of our words. Our words matter to God and they should matter to us. Episode notes at Lionshare.org/podcast Blog referenced in the episode: Is Cussing Or Cursing A Sin?  Learn more about ministry at Lionshare.org

It's one thing to surrender your rights so you can better serve God and others, but it's another thing to die to self.  We die to self-will to do God's will.  We die to self-pleasing in order to please God.  We die to relying only on ourselves to put our full trust in God.  How do we do that? Episode notes available here. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

We Americans love our rights. Our country was built on them.  We love to proclaim them, any time we feel someone has infringed on them.  But God calls us to servanthood and that means surrendering a lot of things we think we have a right to. Are you willing to lay down your rights to better serve God and others and be available to Him for His purposes? Episode notes available here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

Wisdom says that we're permitted to speak into others' lives only to the degree they allow us. But not all friendships are equal and not all require the same commitment. So, what are the different spheres (or levels) of friendships in our lives and how do we prioritize them within healthy boundaries? In this episode, we discuss the characteristics and responsibilities of four spheres of friendships and how God has called us to tend to those and love people well there. Find episode notes here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org Follow Mel Mills here. 

The cost of discipleship is more than just about saying “yes,” but also what we're saying “no” to. The ministry of availability is a commitment of discipleship that promises access to your life within healthy boundaries. Are you available to those you want to influence and teach? Lionshare board members Mel Mills and Kent Chevalier discuss the principles of focus, margin, and the ability to say “no” to even good things so that the greater things can be realized. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org.  and order "A Discipleship Journey" at Lionshare.org/store. More about the hosts: You can follow entrepreneur and author Mel Mills  at  twitter.com/theMelMills and Kent Chevalier, the chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers  at teamchevalier.com

No one likes to talk about weakness, but God loves weakness. The Apostle Paul encourages us to see ourselves as needy and powerless, but we live in a culture where we don't want to show any vulnerabilities. That's an opening for attack.  But the Scriptures tell us God's power is made perfect in weakness.  How do we live that way?  Episode notes available here.  Learn more about ministry and purchase "A Discipleship Journey" at Lionshare.org

The new year is a time to reset.  We reflect, we plan and we take action.  But how about starting 2022 with something different — repentance? Taking time for confessions seems like a lost spiritual discipline these days. The heart and act of repentance that should follow takes humility and courage.  It's hard but worth it. Episode notes at Lionshare.org/podcast. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

We've prepared a bonus episode for you featuring a sermon Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring gave last month at Grace Chapel Fairview. He spoke on 1 John chapter 4. In verse 1 it says “Beloved, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” What does it mean to test the spirits? Dave shares three questions we can ask to discern whether teachings and teachers are true and he challenges us to test ourselves as well. To learn more about Lionshare - our ministry and resources, go to Lionshare.org 

During the last episode, we learned that Jesus paced Himself. He was surrounded by needs but he wasn't driven by them.   He obeyed only what God the Father showed Him to do.  He rested with His friends and was restored through life-giving relationships. How do we break from our frenetic pace?  Listen to three guests from three walks of life share small steps they've taken to follow Jesus' pace. Learn more at Lionshare.org

We are six months into the year. For most of us, those resolutions we made at the beginning of the year and some of the lessons we learned during the worst of the pandemic are in the rearview mirror. We’re back to being overly busy.  Can Jesus relate? He spent a short time on Earth.  He had a lot to do.  He was surrounded by need but, He was never in a hurry and always on time.  What can we learn from Jesus and can we do the same?  Episode notes here. Vote for our podcast here. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

You have likely heard about the armor of God and how we can protect ourselves in the midst of spiritual warfare. But have you ever stopped to think which of the devil’s weapons work best against you? The first step is to know what tactics he likes to use.  The second is to realize which ones work the best against you. Find episode notes here.  Learn more about spiritual warfare, by downloading Lionshare’s free e-book here. To learn more about our ministry, go to Lionshare.org Save the Date! On June 1st., you can vote for us as Best Podcast (Co-Hosted) at https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/site/awards

The words “spiritual warfare” can promote a visceral reaction.  Some Christians don’t want to talk about it all.  Some Christians talk about it too much.  And most of us haven’t thought about it in the context of work.  But think about it— taking something that doesn’t belong to me; saying something unkind and untrue about someone so I am the one promoted; undermining my boss out of spite for not giving me the raise I deserve. These represent a handful of the kinds of temptations that face us at work, and the enemy of our soul wants us to make bad choices.  So what can we do? Episode notes available here.  Free e-book on this topic available here.  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

The word "single" seems altogether different than the word "individual."  Individuality and individual rights and freedoms sound strong.  "Single" can feel incomplete, even among single Christians who sometimes feel overlooked by the church because of its emphasis on family, children and marriage.  What are the ways of God when it comes to singleness? Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

When we think of the ways of God, we tend to think about serious matters and lofty ideals.  But since we are made in God's image, we know that He has a sense of humor and loves to celebrate. Celebration, including acts of remembrance and demonstrations of honor, are all over the Scriptures.  In this episode, we celebrate the one year anniversary of the Wisdom Unlocked podcast and answer the question: “Did Dave Buehring have a mustache and what happened when he shaved it off? Episode notes available here.  To learn more about our ministry, go to Lionshare.org

 Most of us will agree that the last 12 months have been hard. As we’ve already witnessed, things did not magically get better when the calendar flipped to January 1, 2021. But three months into 2021, it’s not too late for you to seize your great opportunity. Episode notes available here. The book "The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation" available at your local bookstore or online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org

In the Scriptures, we find God calling people to participate with Him in His purposes. He puts His hand on the life of a man or woman and shapes them into a “polished arrow” in His hands. Isaiah became that polished arrow. He saw God which led to his shaping by God, resulting in his sending by God. But often we miss that middle step. We see God and quickly rush as fast as we can through the shaping part so we can go and do amazing things for Him. But we will regret it if we miss being shaped. Episode notes here. Learn more about ministry at Lionshare.org