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Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You won’t find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux.
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Faithful on the Clock is a podcast meant to get your Christian faith and work aligned. You won’t find mantras or hacks here--just scripture-based insights to help you grow yourself, your company, and your relationship with God. If you want out of the worldly hamster wheel and want to work with purpose, then this is the show for you. Hosted by freelance business writer Wanda Thibodeaux.
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×Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Shattering Negative Thoughts With Biblical Truths https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/shattering-negative-thoughts-with-biblical-truths We all have negative thoughts, but if you don’t want them to hold back your success, you have to learn how to control them. Episode 117 of Faithful on the Clock offers strategies and Biblical concepts to help. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:47] - You don’t have to be ashamed of the negative thoughts you have. There’s nothing that could scare God off or stop Him from wanting to heal you. [02:07] - What negative thoughts sound like [03:38] - Understanding where negative thoughts originate — or, at a minimum, acknowledging they always have a source — can help you appropriately assign responsibility for the thoughts you’re having and take appropriate action. [05:47] - One of the main concepts from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) — that more than one thing can simultaneously be true at the same time — means you can leave room for “also” and get out of the black-and-white thinking that’s common with negative thought patterns. [08:38] - Many negative thoughts revolve around your identity. It’s critical to center yourself around who God knows you to be, rather than to accept what the Devil whispers you are. [12:21] - Because human beings are flawed and imperfect, our thoughts include biases and gaps. We can lean on God’s complete understanding of who we are instead of leaning on our own understanding. [14:11] - Negative thoughts often are anticipatory. But remember that the future is God’s and focus on staying present in the moment. [16:26] - Making changes to your environment can be incredibly helpful in stopping negative thoughts because it makes it easier to have different experiences, which changes what you focus on and prevents you from playing the usual mental scripts that are familiar. [17:38] - Prayer [18:18] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Negative thoughts often bring shame, but there’s nothing you could think that God doesn’t know or that would scare Him off. You won’t be trapped in your negative thoughts forever. Negative thoughts can take a lot of tones, being both explicit or subtle. Negative thoughts always have a source. If you can figure out where the thoughts originate, you often can take more appropriate responsibility and let go of the shame you might be carrying. Negative thoughts typically tend to involve black and white or absolute thinking. Concepts from DBT therapy might help you learn to accept that multiple elements can be true at the same time. Looking for the alternatives in this way can ensure that your negative thoughts have proper counterweights. Many negative thoughts distort your sense of identity. Reassuring yourself of who God says you are can keep you from accepting that you don’t have high worth. When trying to combat negative thoughts, remember that your perception and understanding is flawed. God’s is perfect. So, seek to gain His understanding, based on Proverbs 3:5. Many negative thoughts are anticipatory. Reminding yourself that the future belongs to God thus is helpful. Try to stay present by conversing with God and using other grounding strategies. Changing up your environment can make it easier to break the mental patterns you have. Living Free From Anxiety | Louie Giglio CTAs: Keep a journal to note the negative thoughts you have through the day. Continue this for at least a week. Then review the journal and look for patterns that might offer clues about changes you can make that would help your mental state. What’s coming up next: Our brains have an incredible capacity to change over time. Episode 118 discusses why it’s critical to direct our neuroplasticity through our use of time to serve God effectively. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Finding New Leadership Power in the Old Testament With Sandra Richter https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/finding-new-leadership-power-with-the-old-testament-with-sandra-richter We don’t always associate the leaders of the Old Testament with excelling in our modern careers or businesses. But in Episode 116 of Faithful on the Clock, Old Testament scholar Sandra Richter makes the connection clear. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:46] - Sandra Richter’s biography and welcome [01:44] - What sparked Richter’s interest in the Old Testament [04:54] - Rejecting “stuffy” and reclaiming the energy of the Old Testament [12:36] - How Richter’s studies have influenced her view of the world, what we need, and what we’re going through [17:00] - Richter’s biggest Old Testament leadership takeaways [26:24] - How leaders should respond when they want to repent as David did but the cancel-culture world won’t let them [33:53] - Richter’s recounting of the story of Deborah and why she is so significant as a leadership model [43:53] - How to find Richter and her work [45:05] - Prayer/Interview close [46:09] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Richter did not intend to study or get a degree in the Old Testament. But after encountering pushback within her denomination and taking advantage of academic opportunities, she fell in love with the first half of the Bible and decided to specialize in it. Richter describes the Old Testament as the “unfortunate preface” to the New Testament. But she gets people reenergized for it by comparing it to reading Harry Potter — if you start in book five, you won’t have any sense of the story. She notes that it is illogical to ignore two thirds of God’s self-revelation of character. But she also impresses on others that they are part of Israel’s epic story as heirs of Abraham. Acknowledging the state of the world, Richter recounts a story involving some of her former students and asserts that God’s people have always suffered. We should not be surprised by the wrongness in the world, and we should expect to have difficulties as Christ’s followers. One of the key places to study leadership in the Bible is 1 and 2 Samuel, which holds the story of Saul and David. Saul represents the paradigm of foolish leadership, while David represents Kingdom leadership. David’s three call narratives — Samuel anointing David as king, David serving as a musician and man of worship for Saul, and David and Goliath — all offer lessons in faith-oriented leadership. But the story of Bathsheba is also important, showing how foundational it is to simply repent — not rationalize — when you’ve sinned. The pathway to success is honest repentance. Psalmists communicated two main sources of suffering — physical suffering, such as disease or injury, and slander. In other words, what others have to say has always caused heartache. When a person has to step forward today and admit they failed, it’s going to result in a social feeding frenzy just as it did in Biblical times. But the Old Testament leaders who found success despite their difficulties are the ones who repeatedly chose integrity. David’s years in exile are a good example that we can thrive after trouble. Deborah stands as one of the key matriarchs of Israel, serving as both prophet and judge. In her early years, she can be likened to the modern, busy career woman juggling her job and a baby. In her seasoned years, she’s more like Margaret Thatcher. She exemplifies challenging the status quo, using her exceptional earned credibility to defend God and Israel against outrageous worldly odds. Like other key Biblical leaders, she was able to go into battle with courage because she did it for God’s honor rather than her own. Differentiating whether we’re working for ourselves or God is powerful. People can find Richter on Facebook and Instagram, as well as on Amazon. The Epic of Eden - Seedbed Resources Sandra L. Richter, Ph.D - HarperChristian Resources Deborah Epic of Eden Bible study by Dr. Sandy Richter | S1: Setting the Stage in Real Time & Space CTAs: Choose at least one chapter from the Old Testament to read each day for at least a week. Select a well-known Old Testament story. Use Bible footnotes or other references to find where that story can connect to other scriptures, particularly scriptures in the New Testament. Reflect on an Old Testament story you’re not familiar with or don’t know very well. What’s coming up next: We’re often our biggest enemies, with our own negative thoughts cheating us out of our potential success. Episode 117 of Faithful on the Clock highlights some of the most common negative thoughts professionals fight and shows the Biblical counter-psychology for each. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
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Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Ethics, Innovation, and Controversies: The Line Between Can and Should https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/ethics-innovation-and-controversies-the-line-between-can-and-should Businesses are innovating today in ways that are more controversial than ever before. Episode 115 of Faithful on the Clock explores some of the ethical issues surrounding ventures and shows how to ensure you break the rules in a God-honoring way. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:41] - People in business accept the idea that big change usually requires changing what people expect entirely — that is, you have to push limits. [01:16] - Technological advances mean that more concepts are feasible than in the past. People think about innovation differently and don’t automatically dismiss ideas anymore as a result. [02:24] - Despite the positive connotations of being more willing to try challenging things, we’re reaching a point where we’re challenging ethics and having difficulty slowing down before proceeding. [03:23] - SpaceX is an example of a controversial company for the way it dismisses our obligation to steward the planet. [04:24] - Bio is another example of a controversial company. Based on reanimating the human body, it distorts the sacrifice and miracle of the cross. [06:52] - We are asking ourselves whether we can, but we ought to ask whether we should. [07:44] - Humility is the key to innovating ethically. [09:52] - When you have to explain why you are or are not pursuing a venture, that’s an opportunity to share the Good News, even if that’s a process rather than a one-time interaction. [10:55] - Prayer [11:43] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: The idea of pushing limits is foundational to modern business. We are entering an age where, especially due to technology, we can do more and not reject concepts as quickly. But we also are approaching and crossing ethical lines, with more startups pursuing more controversial ideas. SpaceX and Bio are companies that demonstrate ethical dilemmas within innovation. They call into question areas like stewardship and distort some of the most critical elements of Scripture. The big question around innovation isn’t whether you can, but rather whether you should. Humility is a key to ethical innovation. Humility ensures that your ventures keep God at the fore and that you don’t innovate just to build your own fame or reputation. Ethically innovating is a challenge. But it also presents an opportunity to minister and spread the Good News. Company will freeze your dead body until can be 'reanimated' years later — for a hefty price Peter Thiel confirms he’s signed up to be cryogenically frozen after death but says it’s more of an ‘ideological statement’ CTAs: When you have the opportunity to pursue a new innovation, seek counsel from other Christians to stay grounded. Let them help you weigh the Scripture-based pros and cons and come to a conclusion about whether the innovation is something that honors God. Practice saying no more often in small, everyday ways when it is appropriate. This will help you hold your integrity when you must make a bigger decision related to a venture. What’s coming up next: Ever wonder how the Old Testament can help you propel your career or company? Biblical scholar Sandra Richter shows you why the Old Testament matters to modern business and chats about her latest work in Episode 115 of Faithful on the Clock. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Godly Marketing in an UnGodly World https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/godly-marketing-in-an-ungodly-world Intro teaser paragraph: Marketing is essential for personal or company brands. Faithful on the Clock Episode 114 guides you through doing it in a Godly way. Timestamps: [00:05] - Intro [00:44] - The need for good marketing [01:16] - Don’t chase trends, as those are often world-focused rather than God-focused. You’ll stand out by NOT getting on the bandwagon. [03:05] - Be authentic. This means CLAIMING the identity you already have, not crafting one. [05:12] - Cling to truth. Be mindful of what’s actually in your claims, images, etc. Spin has consequences. [08:15] - Serve others and God, not yourself. Don’t use tactics that simply appeal to ego, greed, etc. [11:03] - Summary [11:27] - Prayer [12:18] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Marketing is essential for both personal and company brands. Tip #1 — Don’t chase trends. Trends often reflect what is popular in the world, not what is right according to God. Tip #2 — Lean into your authenticity. Instead of copying others or trying to create an identity according to trends, claim the identity you already have and don’t muddy your calling by expanding into too many areas. Tip #3 — Stay truthful. Consider whether you are exaggerating, misleading, spinning, overpromising, omitting, etc. Tip #4 — Ask yourself who you are truly serving; keep others and God as the priority. CTAs: Review your current marketing practices. Identify which of them adhere to the character of God and which ones do not. What’s coming up next: Entrepreneurs and innovators are pushing limits — and ethics in the process. Episode 115 of Faithful on the Clock looks at some of the most controversial ventures and practices in the Christian context. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... 10 Christian Books and Podcasts to Grow Your Leadership https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/10-christian-books-and-podcasts-to-grow-your-leadership Looking to grow your leadership? These books and podcasts offer some of the best insights for Christian professionals. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:36] - Book Recommendation #1 — God Is My CEO , Larry Julian. [01:41] - Book Recommendation #2 — The Wounded Healer , Henri Nouwen. [03:55] - Book Recommendation #3 — Holy Habits , Noah Herrin. [04:41] - Book Recommendation #4 — Boundaries for Leaders , Henry Cloud . [06:04] - Book Recommendation #5 — Great Commission Companies , Steve Rundle and Tom Steffen. [07:28] - Podcast Recommendation #1 — The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast [08:57] - Podcast Recommendation #2 — Don’t Mom Alone , Heather MacFayden. [10:10] - Podcast Recommendation #3 — The Bible for Normal People , Pete Enns and Jared Byas. [10:56] - Podcast Recommendation #4 — Christianity in Business , Archie Dunham. [11:51] - Podcast Recommendation #5 — Faith Driven Entrepreneur , Faith Driven Movements. [12:33] - Call to support the authors and podcasters [13:09] Prayer [13:42] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Book Recommendation #1 — God Is My CEO , Larry Julian. Connects Biblical principles to some of the most common but difficult issues facing Christian leaders. Book Recommendation #2 — The Wounded Healer , Henri Nouwen. Explains the role of Christian ministers as taking their suffering and using it as a jumping off point for helping others; conveys the idea that people need at least one person to persist and succeed through challenges. Book Recommendation #3 — Holy Habits , Noah Herrin. Identifies 10 practical, small habits that can make a big difference in being able to live in a Godly way. Book Recommendation #4 — Boundaries for Leaders , Henry Cloud . Explains why boundaries help organizational operations and how to establish them. Book Recommendation #5 — Great Commission Companies , Steve Rundle and Tom Steffen. Examines case examples of companies serving in less-developed regions to show how business can both serve God and make a positive economic influence. Podcast Recommendation #1 — The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast , Craig Groeshel. Shares real-world, practical anecdotes and analogies about leadership. Leans on Groeshel’s marketing background and extensive time as a pastoral leader of a national church network. Podcast Recommendation #2 — Don’t Mom Alone , Heather MacFayden. Directed at moms, but applicable to everyone. Features highly relatable interviews that demonstrate Christian growth, leadership, and support. Podcast Recommendation #3 — The Bible for Normal People , Pete Enns and Jared Byas. Helps decode scriptures to be more understandable for the modern world, which can help when applying the Word to your business, career, and everyday decision-making. Podcast Recommendation #4 — Christianity in Business , Archie Dunham. Interviews with real-life leaders who share what they’ve learned about God and running a business. Podcast Recommendation #5 — Faith Driven Entrepreneur , Faith Driven Movements. Similar to Christianity in Business , but focused on innovators and founders. Helps clarify how entrepreneurship can be an extension of service in the mission of God. Podcast Inventory - Faith Driven Entrepreneur — Faith Driven Entrepreneur Christianity in Business Podcast | Houston Christian University PODCAST - The Bible For Normal People Don’t Mom Alone Podcast | Heather MacFadyen Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast | Life.Church Great Commission Companies – Business as Mission Boundaries for Leaders Holy Habits The Wounded Healer God Is My CEO CTAs: Pick one book and one podcast from today’s show and get started taking in the messages! Take notes if desired as you go through the text or episodes. If you find the book or episode helpful, share it with someone you know. What’s coming up next: The world tends not to operate on Godly principles. So, how do you market to it as a Christian business leader or professional in a way that will resonate? Episode 113 of Faithful on the Clock has tips. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... 7 Massive Misconceptions About Bosses (and God) https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/7-massive-misconceptions-about-bosses-and-god Bosses all stink, right? Episode 112 of Faithful on the Clock debunks this idea by confronting the biggest misconceptions people have about managers — including THE manager, God. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:40] - God is the boss of everything, including businesses [02:09] - God Misunderstanding #1: God is angry [03:07] - God Misunderstanding #2: God doesn’t care [05:57] - World Boss Misunderstanding #1: Bosses don’t have imposter syndrome/are always confident [07:16] - World Boss Misunderstanding #2: Bosses aren’t concerned with their workers [09:20] - World Boss Misunderstanding #3: If people leave, it’s because the boss is bad [10:27] - World Boss Misunderstanding #4: Good bosses don’t manipulate you [12:53] - World Boss Misunderstanding #5: Bosses are always experts [15:08] - Prayer [15:49] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: God is the ultimate sovereign boss, overseeing everything in the world, including the businesses and successes we have. God is often seen as angry. But He is a God of joy and sent Jesus to ensure He could always love on you and have peace. People often think God doesn’t care. But the stories of both Job and Jesus show that it’s the Devil who tests us. God allows it so that the Devil can’t gain ground. But like a war general who loses soldiers or sees them in pain, that doesn’t mean He enjoys the battle or the hurt we have. Bosses often are far less confident than people think they are. They feel just as unprepared for their jobs and have to figure things out along the way as much as the rest of us do. Good bosses care deeply about their teams. But it can be hard to deliver due to lack of resources, roadblocks from others, and the general way work is structured. People don’t leave jobs just because bosses are bad. They leave bosses for a myriad of other reasons, such as financial opportunity or curiosity. Good bosses manipulate the people on their team, but they do it in the right way at the right time for the right reason. Their intent with this positive manipulation is to guide you to your best, not to gain for themselves. Good bosses often are not experts. But they are exceptional at directing and encouraging the people who are. They can see components and grasp where those parts need to be and move in the larger strategy. Percent Who Feel Employer Cares About Their Wellbeing Plummets Horrible Bosses: Are American Workers Quitting Their Jobs Or Quitting Their Managers? Survey: 68% of CEOs Admit They Weren’t Fully Prepared for the Job CTAs: Invite your boss for an informal lunch or walk to unpack some of the perceptions you’ve had about them. Use the conversation to clear the air and welcome more open communications for the future. If they share their perceptions of you, be open-minded and honest in your responses. What’s coming up next: Faithful on the Clock isn’t the only great resource out there for Christian professionals. Episode 113 shares books and other podcasts that can inspire you as you get your faith and work aligned. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... David and Goliath: Not an Underdog Story https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/david-and-goliath-not-an-underdog-story Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:31] - David and Goliath summary [02:41] - How most pastors preach David and Goliath [03:25] - We are not David, as we like to portray ourselves, but rather Israel, which needed a savior; the David and Goliath story parallels Jesus’ selfless defense of all of us [04:52] - Takeaway #1: Don’t think you’re the savior when you’re the one who needs rescuing. [05:43] - Takeaway #2: Remember God is merciful and don’t get so caught up in shame that you become ineffective for Him. [07:41] - Prayer [08:18] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: David and Goliath is a story in which a teenage boy uses only a slingshot to defeat a much more experienced, larger warrior. Most pastors preach it as an underdog story, emphasizing how God gave David the victory in battle despite the incredible odds. Pastor Peter Wotkowski proposes that there is a parallel between the championship of David for Israel and the championship of Jesus for all of us. In other words, David and Goliath is a story about intercession. Just as David made Goliath his problem and fought on behalf of Israel, Jesus made our sin his problem and defeated it for us. Wotkowski’s interpretation of David and Goliath encourages you first to avoid seeing yourself as a savior when, in fact, you’re the one who needs saving. Wotkowski’s interpretation also allows you to remember God’s mercy. Even though you cannot fight sin alone and win, you don’t need to be overwhelmed by shame. You still are loved and can do good things to glorify God. Why You Got David and Goliath Wrong – Witkowski Blog CTAs: Reread the story of David and Goliath. What additional parallels can you see between this story and the story of Jesus? What’s coming up next: Think you know what’s on your boss’ mind? Episode 112 covers some of the biggest boss misconceptions and how they influence workplace interactions. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... The 5 Ws of Servant Leadership https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/the-5-ws-of-servant-leadership Servant leadership has become increasingly popular, but it’s still rare and misunderstood. Episode 110 of Faithful on the Clock gives you the 5 Ws of servant leadership to help you get it right. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:33] - What servant leadership is (and isn’t) [02:18] - Who and what — where your stewardship gets directed [02:51] - When and where — identifying your timeline and locations for action [03:51] - How — the nitty-gritty logistics of what your stewardship [05:10] - Why — the reason someone or something deserves your stewardship and the anticipated outcomes of your protection and service; clarifies your values, which enables integrity and consistency [06:24] - Learning and growing might demand you change your stewardship over time. [08:00] - Prayer [08:30] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Servant leadership isn’t about giving others autonomy or whatever they want and, as a result, losing control. It’s about maintaining control when it’s necessary to ensure people get what they need. Servant leadership and stewardship are connected — if you’re not stewarding something or someone, you’re not serving. The first two Ws of servant leadership are who and what. They identify where you’re going to direct your stewardship. The third and fourth Ws are when and where. They allow you to pinpoint the timeline and location for your stewardship. Both take significant discernment due to market variables. The fifth “bonus” W is how. It tackles the logistics of what you need to do, including design, innovation, and task assignment. Whenever possible, choose the how that does the least damage, so as to love as Jesus loved. The last W is why. In servant leadership, why is external, not internal. It identifies the reason whoever or whatever you’re stewarding deserves your stewardship, and it clarifies the anticipated or desired result of your protection and service. All of this lays out your values, which helps you maintain integrity. As you learn and grow with God’s help, you might find that your why and corresponding values shift. That is normal, and it is acceptable to move on when God says you are ready to do so. CTAs: Identify one person, group, or asset you feel it is important to steward at this point in your life. Pinpoint each of the Ws involved for the person, group, or asset you’ve identified in the first step. What’s coming up next: Traditionally, David and Goliath is the story of an underdog who wins. But Episode 111 of Faithful on the Clock helps you yourself not as David, but as Israel, connecting it to the sacrifice of Jesus. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... The Hidden Lesson of the Good Samaritan https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/the-hidden-lesson-of-the-good-samaritan The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us that love can come from those we don’t expect it to come from. But as Episode 109 of Faithful on the Clock shows, it’s also about continuing care for as long as healing takes. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:31] - Summary of the Good Samaritan story [02:25] - Most preaching on the Good Samaritan focuses on expectations around who is going to help/who is our neighbor. That’s still highly relevant today given how many conflicts there are. [03:19] - The last part of the Good Samaritan shows that the Good Samaritan was willing to let being a help to someone else derail his plans. This detail is important for professionals, who place high importance on control and planning. [04:29] - The last thing the Good Samaritan does is come back to the inn to check on the man he helped and take care of his bill. Like him, we need to return to check on others who are in need. [05:48] - In the work context, consistently checking on people over and over builds trust, which is essential to relationships that support success. [06:36] - In The Wounded Healer , Henri Nouwen makes a point about being willing to wait for people as they heal to give them hope. We need to be willing to wait and keep coming back for those who need us. [07:59] - Assaults can be many types of things. There’s carryover from work to personal life, and boundaries around helping and the time healing takes are messy. [08:53] - The idea of checking in on people is not new in business — we have heard it many times in the context of following up on prospects. But following up out of love is selfless. [10:00] - Helping others can be disruptive, but it can earn a priceless loyalty. Showing up over and over to check in on what people need is the core of servant leadership. To ensure you do not suffer burnout, however, you must teach others to follow up in love, too. [11:21] - Prayer [12:00] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Most people teach the story of the Good Samaritan as a lesson in loving your enemies. It is that, but the end of the story also teaches a lesson in what good care looks like. The Good Samaritan pivoted his plans to help the man on the side of the road. Similarly, you should be willing to pivot your plans to care for others. The concepts of planning and control that are common in the professional world can make this challenging. Just as the Good Samaritan stayed with the injured man and came back to the inn later to make sure He was okay, our care of others needs to be a long game. Don’t just swoop in once, leave, and then assume everything is fine. Extended, consistent care builds trust that fosters strong relationships, which then facilitate success. Henri Nouwen hits on the responsibility we have to keep waiting for others in his classic book, The Wounded Healer . Because work life and personal life affect one another, don’t assume that your responsibility is in only one of those areas. There are no nice, neat boundaries to good care. The concept of follow-up is familiar in the business world. But in the office, it’s usually self-centered for your own gain. When you truly follow-up in love, it’s self-centered and might gain you nothing financially at all Good servant leadership is essentially the ability to show good extended care. But because no one can help everyone, good servant leaders must tap others they trust to go out and serve in the same way they do. What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan? | GotQuestions.org CTAs: Carefully observe those in your workplace. Take whatever opportunities you can to see what they need, and follow up through text, email, or just stopping by their desk at an appropriate time. If you don’t get an initial response, persist within respectful boundaries. What’s coming up next: What’s really involved in servant leadership? Episode 110 of Faithful on the Clock breaks down the five Ws. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Debunking the Prosperity Gospel https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/debunking-the-prosperity-gospel All that “name it and claim it” stuff? Run away from it. Fast. Episode 108 of Faithful on the Clock explains why the prosperity gospel is a dangerous movement. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:39] - The prosperity gospel definition and origins [02:48] - Problem #1: The give to get concept perverts the purpose of Jesus. [03:44] - Problem #2: Verses used to support the prosperity gospel are misinterpreted to mean that God can’t say no because He wants good things for us. [05:19] - Problem #3: The prosperity gospel neglects the context in which Jesus was speaking to people about the new relationship with God that was coming through Him. [06:50] - Problem #4: The prosperity gospel allows people to focus on living their best life in the world, turning God into a vending machine. People can say that the poor are poor because they don’t have enough faith, which causes division in the church and lets the rich say they are favored by God. [08:13] - How the prosperity gospel connects to the manifestation by mindset ideology [08:56] - How the prosperity gospel connects to toxic positivity [10:09] - If a person is prone to one mindset (prosperity gospel, manifestation by mindset, or toxic positivity, they likely are prone to the others. [10:57] - How to prevent yourself from slipping into the prosperity gospel and related ideologies [12:49] - Prayer [13:28] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: With roots in Pentecostalism, the prosperity gospel originated in the Healing Revival movement following WWII. Oral Roberts was the individual who first connected the concepts of blessing and investment in the church. His influence appears today in leaders like Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer. A main belief of the prosperity gospel is giving to get — blessing is dependent on how much you give to the church. This warps the purpose of Jesus, who eliminated the need for any kind of material payment for God’s blessing or attention. Prosperity gospel follows often distort scripture. The end result of the poor interpretation is that people believe God can’t say no to what they ask because He desires good things for them. It causes people to forget the context of Jesus’ teaching, which was intended to show that the people could have a different type of relationship with God going forward. The prosperity gospel is problematic in that it paints God as a path to all the material pleasures of the world. It causes people to focus more on enjoying life on Earth than on serving, and it can divide the church by painting the poor as causing their own plight through insufficient faith. The prosperity gospel ties closely to both the manifestation by mindset and toxic positivity. If you’re prone to one, you’re at risk for the others. You can keep yourself grounded against the prosperity gospel by asking God what He wants, reflecting whether you love the gift or the Giver, and reminding yourself that money is always the means rather than the goal. The Prosperity Gospel What Is the Prosperity Gospel? 1947-1958 Healing Revival - BEAUTIFUL FEETBEAUTIFUL FEET CTAs: Read or watch some material by prosperity gospel leaders. Note their key points and search for scriptural support or contradictions. If church leaders ask you for money, assess whether they directly or indirectly appeal to your own desire for blessing. Do they stay focused on what you can help achieve and how it aligns with the character and instruction of God? Or do they talk more about the return you’ll personally get? What’s coming up next: The story of the Good Samaritan reveals that we ought to love and help everyone. But Episode 109 of Faithful on the Clock shows it also teaches an important lesson about how risk increases for people the more time passes without help. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... How to Avoid Cat-Poster Christianity https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-avoid-cat-poster-christianity Relaxing, inspiring images coupled with Scripture — cat-poster Christianity — is everywhere. Episode 107 of Faithful on the Clock explains why it’s harmful and how to get past it on your journey to success. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:27] - Cat-poster Christianity definition [01:38] - Cat-poster Christianity Problem #1 — removal of context [02:33] - Cat-poster Christianity Problem #2 — facilitation of toxic positivity [05:51] - The big question — how to stay grounded and avoid toxic positivity when cat-poster Christianity is everywhere [06:14] - Tip #1 — Go get context for the scripture. [07:07] - Tip #2 — Look at as many translations as you can. [08:14] - Tip #3 — Ask yourself why you are attracted to the verse’s promise or concept (i.e., “What need does this verse trigger for me?” [09:58] - Tip #4 — Ask yourself how many times you’ve heard the verse in many different contexts. Look for verses that are more specific to your situation. [13:17] - Summary [14:31] - Prayer [15:09] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Cat-poster Christianity combines inspiring or beautiful images with Scripture as a motivational tool. The first problem with cat-poster Christianity is that it makes it difficult to understand the context of the selected Scripture. People do not see the big picture that is necessary to make good choices and behave well consistently. The second problem with cat-poster Christianity is that it plays into the toxic positivity mindset where people ignore and brush negative points of life under the rug. It ignores that Jesus didn’t just preach what was warm and fuzzy — He preached repentance and was clear that being His follower would bring suffering. Tip #1 — Go after context. Read the full chapter around a verse. Seek commentaries, read blogs, etc. to see how others interpret the verse you’ve read. Tip #2 — Look at many translations that can help you understand the scripture in a more holistic way. This includes looking at original languages and the culture of the time/region. Tip #3 — Ask yourself why you are attracted to the cat-poster verse you see. Try to identify the unmet need in you that it speaks to. Tip #4 — Ask yourself how many times you’ve heard the verse in completely different situations. Then find other verses that are more direct to the situation you currently are in. This doesn’t just confirm God’s character. It gives you proof of why the popular cat-poster verse is true. It also gives you clear advice on how to move forward logistically and in your heart. We don’t pick out only the small, feel-good parts of other books and say that’s good enough, so we shouldn’t do it with the Bible, either. CTAs: When you see cat-poster Christianity all by itself online, ask the person who posted it for context or their own insights. If you would like to post a popular Scripture verse, share why it’s meaningful to you or how others might apply it. Summarize the story around the verse so people who might not have heard it can be sure to understand. What’s coming up next: What’s the prosperity gospel? Episode 108 of Faithful on the Clock offers a working definition and explains why it’s so dangerous for professionals seeking ethical, God-oriented success. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Goals, Expertise, and Huge Hauls of Fish https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/goals-expertise-and-huge-hauls-of-fish Trust a lot in your own goals and expertise? Episode 106 of Faithful on the Clock uses the miraculous catches of fish to put your trust back in the provision and understanding of God. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:34] - Luke 5 tells how Jesus got into Simon Peter’s boat and provided a haul of fish so big they could barely handle it. The catch helped Simon Peter recognize Jesus as Lord. [02:57] - There was something about Jesus that made Simon Peter set aside his own expertise and trust Him. One lesson from Luke 5 is that you can trust God to have you start using new expertise you might not even realize you have. [05:21] - In the second miraculous catch story in John 21, which happens after the crucifixion, Simon Peter tells the other disciples he’s going to go fish. [05:52] - Simon Peter might have gone fishing after the crucifixion to provide a meal, but also because in the chaos, he needed a familiar job to feel calm. Be careful that in trying moments, you still move forward if needed, rather than defaulting back to what you know. [07:50] - Jesus appears to the disciples as they fish on the Sea of Galilee and provides another miraculous catch. The number of fish might be significant, indicating who Jesus is. But the catch helped the disciples realize it was Jesus on the shore. [09:53] - Jesus prepared a meal for the disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in advance. He might have been trying to send a message not just about His identity, but also about trusting in His provision. [10:58] - We often trust our own expertise and provision rather than God’s. But God is very clear we do not need to do this and that we should not worry about our lives. This includes elements like getting certifications, landing clients, etc. [12:44] - Recap [13:24] - Prayer [13:49] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: In the first miraculous catch of fish where Jesus calls His first disciples, Simon Peter learned it was OK to leave all of the expertise and investment he had to learn from and do the work of Jesus. He allowed Jesus to take control and reset His path. In the same way, sometimes you might have to let go of the expertise and goals you have for yourself. After the crucifixion, Simon Peter defaulted to his old area of expertise (fishing), likely as a way of finding calm and orienting himself. If you find yourself needing to step into something new, be careful not to let what is familiar hold you back from where you need to go. The second miraculous catch of fish reminded the disciples Who Jesus was. It showed the growth in their faith, as well as the planning and provision God does on our behalf. We do not need to rely only on our own expertise and provision. Rather, we can lean on the expertise and provision of God. The Miraculous Catch of Fish | Angel Studios 153 Fishes = I AM G-D? | Verse By Verse Ministry International CTAs: Name the areas you consider yourself an expert in. What would you feel if those areas suddenly could not be part of your life? Seek at least three experts to talk to. Let your conversations with them increase your humility. Apply your learning in a way that can testify for God. What’s coming up next: Professionals today stress being positive. But Episode 107 of Faithful on the Clock explains how to prevent that advice from lapsing into accepting cat-poster Christianity as you study Scripture. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Learning to Speak Up: The Samaritan Woman at the Well https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/learning-to-speak-up-the-samaritan-woman-at-the-well Ever feel too bound by imposter syndrome or embarrassed by the things you’ve done to speak up? Has it kept you away from opportunities and other people? Episode 105 of Faithful on the Clock uses the story of the Samaritan woman at the well to help you find your voice. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:44] - Because the Pharisees had taken notice of Jesus because of the baptizing his disciples had been doing, He went from Judea back to Galilee. Along the way, He met a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well. The woman came to the well in the heat of the day because she was of ill repute, having had five husbands and being in a relationship with a sixth man. [03:26] - At the well, Jesus tells her about the living water He can provide. She does not fully understand Him but asks for the water so she won’t have to keep coming back to the well. [04:53] - Jesus reveals He knows all about the Samaritan woman. Seeing He is a prophet, she comments about how Jews and Samaritans have different ideas about where to worship. Jesus tells her worshipers must worship in the Spirit and truth. This foreshadowed His death on the cross and the ripping of the curtain in the temple. [07:55] - For the Samaritan woman, Jesus’ promises of peace and the ability to worship anywhere from her heart would have meant everything. [08:41] - Jesus’ disciples meet up with Jesus but do not comment about how He is conversing with the Samaritan woman. You have the same defense. [09:39] - The Samaritan woman is so happy and awed by what Jesus tells her that she suddenly leaves her jar behind and starts testifying about Jesus in the town. Because of her, people begin to have faith in Him. [11:13] - The meeting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman was a divine appointment. It was God’s intention that, through her, people would come to believe. [12:39] - You have a right to speak, especially when it comes to testifying for God. Your voice, like the voice of the Samaritan woman, absolutely matters. [14:15] - Prayer [14:54] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: With Jesus’ preaching gaining the attention of the Pharisees, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. She came in the heat of the day because the other women didn’t want to associate with her due to her history with men. She was used to being ostracized and having no one to talk to. When the Samaritan woman requests that Jesus give her the living water He talks about so she doesn’t have to come to the well every day, she might be looking for peace from the pain she feels from drawing water alone. The Samaritan woman might have simply thought Jesus knew her story because he’d been talking to other people, but she instead recognized Him as a prophet. That recognition prompts her to note the difference between what the Jews and Samaritans believe about worship. Jesus explains to her that God is spirit and that where people worship isn’t going to be a concern — what matters is the heart people have for Him. That message likely would have meant everything to the Samaritan woman, who knew what it was like to feel cut off and bound by rules. When Jesus’ disciples came back, they didn’t challenge Him about the fact He was talking to the Samaritan woman. From that, you can take that Jesus will stand as protection for you, ensuring that God doesn’t see you as people see you. Having been told that Jesus is the Messiah, and having been given His lesson about living water and the ability to come to God wherever you are, the Samaritan woman suddenly finds her voice. She testifies for Him in the town, and because of her lifting her voice, others come to believe in Jesus. Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman was not an accident. He was meant to meet her at the well so she would be able to speak up as an instrument of God. Like the Samaritan woman, you can speak up for God. You can glorify Him through your gifts and by modeling what it’s like to live a redeemed life. Your voice matters. CTAs: Challenge yourself to tell at least one other person about Jesus. This can be indirect, such as leaving a note on someone’s windshield, but communicate His message however and wherever He prompts you. What’s coming up next: When Jesus had his disciples cast their net on the opposite side of the boat, they got a miracle. Episode 106 of Faithful on the Clock connects that experience to how you set goals and trust your expertise. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... Trusting God for Provision https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/trusting-god-for-provision Ever feel like the only one who’s going to provide for you is…you? Episode 104 of Faithful on the Clock reminds you of the importance of trusting in God’s provision rather than your own. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:39] - People get the message they have to provide for themselves from many sources within broken systems, and the message gets delivered extremely early in life. [02:33] - Believing you have to provide for yourself cuts God’s provision out of the picture. It leaves you with a choice between trusting yourself and trusting God. [04:11] - The choice of trusting God over yourself can be especially difficult because the world is good at generating fear around what will happen if you let go of your own control. Fear makes it difficult to use logic and what you know about God to trust Him and make good decisions in faith. [06:12] - If negative emotions can push you away from trusting God, positive emotions might push you toward trusting Him. The way you have a good experience and feel good about what God has done and will do is to look backward at His follow-through. He consistently has done exactly all He has promised, and His plans are clear if you connect the dots of Scriptural stories backward. [09:16] - You are part of God’s ongoing story! Look to see where God is connecting the dots in your own life. You might not recognize those connections in the moment, but they are there. [10:16] - People tend to make some presumptions about how God is or will treat them based on their experiences with people. Trusting in God thus means uncoupling Him from our Earthly experiences so we can understand His perfect love and grace. We might feel anxiety through that process because our brains are trying to protect us against more pain, but with God, the alarms we feel firing are false. [12:41] - Prayer [13:15] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Most people work to provide for themselves and those they love. People usually learn this concept very early in life and learn over time that no one else has their back. Believing you have to provide contradicts what Scripture says God will do. You have to choose whether you will trust yourself or trust Him. The choice about whether to trust yourself or God is difficult because there is so much emotion (mainly fear) around it. The emotion shuts off our ability to be logical about whether God is trustworthy. One of the best ways to learn to trust God for provision is to look backward. Connect the dots about how God’s plans worked out and see how He always follows through. You are part of God’s continuing story and can look for how He is faithful to you, just as you look for how He has been faithful in the Bible. Trusting in God’s provision often requires uncoupling our experiences with people from God. We can run into trouble if we presume that He will disappoint us like people have disappointed us. Life Church Ruth Series, Pastor Craig Groeschel My God Shall Supply, Arr. Larry Nickel Is Fear a Good Motivator? | Regent University CTAs: Identify at least one area where you haven’t been fully trusting God for provision. Set up one new habit that can help you break away from trusting only in yourself. What’s coming up next: Ever get scared to share Jesus at work or elsewhere because of what you’ve done in your past? Episode 105 of Faithful on the Clock uses the story of the Samaritan woman at the well to remind you you’re worthy of sharing the Good News. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! Want to join us on social media? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram LinkedIn YouTube In this episode... How to Handle Disappointment https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-handle-disappointment Ever feel disappointed at work? Yeah, thought so. Episode 103 covers how to handle it when you get less than expected or are betrayed in some way on the job. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:34] - Definition of disappointment [01:54] - Step #1 — Ask if your expectations are appropriate. [03:14] - Step #2 — Understand which of the three areas of disappointment (things/rewards, relationships, values) have been violated and seek scriptural guidance. [05:10] - Scripture reminds us not to store up our treasures here on Earth. Be careful that you don’t try to use things/rewards to feel important. You are already valuable to God. Trust His timing with provision. [07:55] - Scripture is filled with stories of people disappointing others. But remember through the story of Jacob and Esau that reconciliation is possible. Be careful that you do not transfer your expectations around how other people will treat you onto God, because He will not ever leave you. [10:07] - Handling disappointment around your values might be the most difficult because it connects to the core of who you are. But reframing your situation can help you. You have a choice how you interpret what is going on. [12:16] - Practical applications [13:28] - Prayer [14:08] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: Disappointment is what happens when there is a negative gap between what you expect and what you get — i.e., it is a betrayal of expectation. The first step in handling disappointment is assessing whether your expectations were appropriate. Disappointment can be around material things/goals, relationships, or your values. When you face a disappointment around things/goals, remember that you’re not supposed to store up treasures here on Earth, that God will meet any needs you have, and that you already are visible and have worth to God without trying to puff yourself up through assets or accomplishments. The Bible is full of relational disappointments. But reconciliation often is possible. If it isn’t, be careful that you don’t project your disappointments from people onto God. He will never leave you or forsake you. Disappointments around values can be especially difficult because they connect to your core sense of self. But just because you are the “odd man out” in what you believe doesn’t make you wrong. Reframing your experience can help you stay focused on God when the rest of the world is going in a direction different than you. Practical suggestions for disappointment include allowing yourself to grieve what didn’t happen, getting supportive people around you, practicing self care, and using the disappointment as a learning experience. TikTok - Make Your Day (Steven Bartlett on Happiness) CTAs: Pray blessings for someone in your life who has disappointed you. What’s coming up next: The business world is fantastic at telling you that you must provide for yourself (and that you’re a winner if you do). Episode 104 of Faithful on the Clock aims to get you trusting in the provision of God instead, even as you work hard with the gifts He’s given you. Support the show! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock…
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