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Joel and a church planter in South America discuss the challenges and rewards of new leadership roles, focusing on balancing authority with humility and identifying necessary skills for future growth. Misael Lucano shares insights from planting a church in Asuncion, Paraguay, and navigating the complexities of leadership transitions.

In This Episode:

00:00 New Season of Leadership

02:06 Leadership Evolution: Rural to City

05:44 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Delegation

11:54 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership

19:01 Seeking the Right People and Avoiding ‘Sheep Stealing’

25:12 Trusting Experience and Holy Spirit

Key Takeaways:

- Lead with an accurate perception of reality, acknowledging strengths and weaknesses.

- Focus on your unique contributions; delegate tasks that others can excel at.

- Embrace seasons of leadership, understanding when to be the plumber and when to lead.

- Build the foundation of a new venture by intentionally leaving gaps for gifted individuals to fill.

- Trust your experience and the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you grow into leadership.

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In this episode, Joël talks about the two stages of faith: the first half focused on receiving blessings and the second half on deeper trust. He shares insights from his new book, “Hiking the Clouds,” exploring spiritual growth beyond initial awakenings. Learn how to mature in your faith journey.

In this episode, he talks about:

• The difference between the first and second halves of faith.
• How to move beyond a transactional relationship with God.
• The importance of surrender and humility in spiritual maturity.
• Developing a quiet confidence that transcends certainty.

00:00 Introduction to Hiking the Clouds
01:22 First Half of Faith: Jacob’s Story
03:40 Second Half of Faith: Deeper Surrender
06:16 Maturity Through Stages of Faith
08:18 Quiet Confidence and Perpetual Ascent

Ready to deepen your spiritual walk? Purchase “Hiking the Clouds” today and continue your journey of mature faith!

#FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianFaith #MatureFaith

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Joël and Rick discuss the complex topic of divorce and remarriage within a Christian context, examining scripture and the meaning of “hardness of heart.” They challenge traditional views, offering perspectives on God’s grace and the journey of spiritual growth through relationships. This conversation navigates the messiness of life with biblical insights. (They even talk about how God is divorced.)

In This Episode:

00:00 Is Divorce a Sin?

02:00 Matthew 19 and Hard Hearts

05:30 Remarriage and Sexual Immorality

07:37 Internalizing the Law and Marriage’s Value

09:22 God, Divorce, and Redemption

12:26 Perpetual Sin and Complexities

15:24 Marriage Advice and Unequal Yokes

18:07 Grace, Forgiveness, and Maturity

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