Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #115 of the Building Great Lives podcast! Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share this message of hope with others! While in many aspects God’s will is unique for each of us, there are some truths that apply to all of us. An example of this is found in Hosea 14:7. “They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine.” Revive in this text means to recover, repair, rejuvenate, a...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #114 of the Building Great Lives podcast! Have you ever wondered why some prayers go unanswered? In this week’s episode we’re going to answer this challenging question. God doesn’t say no to hurt us. His “no” is a setup for greater things. Through the biblical examples of the Apostle Paul, Joseph and personal reflection, we’ll uncover the truth behind unanswered prayers and how they shape our faith. Some of God’s greatest gifts ...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #113 of the Building Great Lives podcast! A study from Cornell University reveals that we make nearly 35,000 decisions each day. Thankfully, most of them are routine. However, some choices have a significant impact on various areas of our lives. In this episode, we’re discussing the decision to choose joy. In Psalm 51:12, David asked God to restore his joy. Now, more than ever, we need to reclaim our joy. Often, we mistake happiness for ...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #112 of the Building Great Lives podcast! When we think of ministry, images of preachers, missionaries, and the "five-fold ministry" often come to mind. But ministry is not limited to these roles. In this episode, we explore a powerful and often overlooked calling—the ministry of encouragement. Through the story of Barnabas, the "Son of Encouragement," we'll uncover the divine impact of uplifting others, even without standing behind a...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #111 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about overcoming offense. In my opinion, learning to overcome offense is one of the most important lessons we need to learn, especially if we want to continue growing in God while maintaining healthy relationships. Truth be told, we’ve all been offended. Jesus told His disciples that offenses will come. Since completely avoiding offense is impossible, learning...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #110 of the Building Great Lives podcast! Have you ever faced a difficult situation and found yourself asking, “Why is this happening to me?” You’re not alone. In todays episode, we discuss the age- old question of “why,” exploring the reasons behind life’s toughest moments from a Biblical perspective. We’ll look at stories like Joseph’s betrayal and imprisonment, Job’s profound suffering, and the man born blind, to uncover how God’s ...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #109 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In today’s episode we’re going to talk about how God measures success. While society often measures success by wealth, fame, and material possessions, God's definition is significantly different. We discuss how the pervasive "influencer effect" shapes modern views of success, leading many to chase validation through likes and views, only to find themselves unfulfilled and feeling disappo...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #108 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode, we discuss the crucial topic of recognizing and breaking destructive cycles in our lives. A cycle is a recurring pattern of events that can influence every aspect of our lives. While some cycles are natural parts of our daily routines, others are harmful and need to be broken. Proverbs 26:11 says, "A fool repeats his folly," highlighting the danger of repeating destructive behaviors...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #107 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode of the Building Great Lives podcast, we delve into the profound impact of self-perception. The wise man Solomon, in Proverbs 23:7, wrote about how our thoughts shape our identity and destiny. Think of self-perception like the steering wheel of a car; it has the power to guide our lives either towards or away from the purpose God has designed for us. We’ll explore the importance of...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #106 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this important episode, we delve into the concept of biblical wholeness, exploring how God can restore your heart and mind, and bring peace to your life. We start by understanding that biblical wholeness doesn’t mean forgetting past pain, but rather being completely restored. We then discuss the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Here, Jesus heals ten men afflicted by leprosy, a pa...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #105 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode, we're going to discuss how to find and follow the will of God. God's will is His sovereign plan and individualized purpose for your life. You were created for a reason, and I believe God has a specific will designed just for you. Many people often see the will of God as mysterious and hard to find. However, I believe God wants us to know and follow His will. We can divide G...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #104 of the Building Great Lives podcast! Emotions are a critical component of our daily lives, shaping how we live and interact with others. Psychologists have identified five core emotions. Of the five, anger, if not managed properly, can destroy relationships, reputations and lives. In Ephesians 4:26, the Apostle Paul wrote, Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath. This verse highlights two critica...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #103 of the Building Great Lives podcast! As followers of Jesus, we are called to overcome the barriers that divide us, recognizing that we were all created in the image of God. Throughout the Bible, God’s message is clear: we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. Jesus’ ministry was one of inclusion and compassion. He broke social norms, reaching out to Samaritans, tax collectors, Gentiles and sinners. His parable of the Good Sama...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #102 of the Building Great Lives podcast! I had no intention of recording back-to-back episodes about trust. However, after wrapping up the previous episode about how we can trust God, something happened that I felt led of the Lord to share. While in prayer, I felt the Lord gently speak in my spirit. He said, you can trust me, but can I trust you”? I was immediately moved to tears and responded, "Lord, I want you to be able to...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #101 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that resonates with everyone at some point: How to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. We’ll explore what it truly means to trust in the Lord with all our hearts, as highlighted in Proverbs 3:5 and Psalm 56:3. Life’s unpredictability can shake our faith, making it challenging to trust God. Thankfully, the Bible is filled with powerful examples of u...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #100 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode, we delve into the comforting truth that your story is still being written by God. Drawing this revelation from Hebrews 12:2, we’ll explore the concept of Jesus as the "author of our life story," emphasizing how God, not your difficulties, owns the rights to your story. We’ll also reflect on the life of David, a man whose story was filled with many power and painful ch...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #99 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode we’ll answer the intriguing question, what does God expect from us? Does He expect us to do the impossible. We begin by exploring the significance of expectation in spiritual growth by drawing from Acts 3 and the miraculous healing of a lame man. Expectation is learned by our past experiences with God's faithfulness. Because He has in the past, we expect He will again. Expecta...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #98 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode we’ll discuss how to survive the between places. You may be wondering, what do I mean by “between places”? The between places are the times between God giving a promise and it coming to pass. Unfortunately, not every promise from God comes to pass immediately. The goal of this episode is to help you navigate the challenging times between God's promises and their ful...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #97 of the Building Great Lives podcast! In this episode, Mercy Is Not Afraid, we talk a closer look into the transformative power of God's mercy. With poignant illustrations like the woman caught in adultery and the prodigal son, this episode reveals how mercy intervenes in life's messiest moments, offering redemption and restoration. Mercy isn't deterred by our mistakes or messes; instead, it actively pursues us, read...
Send a text message to the show! Welcome to episode #96 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This episode, Some Bridges Should Be Burned, explores the delicate balance between restoration and necessary endings, focusing on the bridges in our lives that should be burned. Drawing from biblical examples like Elisha's decisive choice to leave his plows behind and Peter's struggle with returning to fishing, this episode offers insights into the importance of closing certain chapters to em...