The Shep Show!

If you think about it, the changing seasons are a reminder that life is a constant balancing act and sometimes It’s easy to lose your balance when you’re faced with changes. The last 2 years have been particularly challenging for all of us and the future seems as uncertain as ever. So, how do we find and maintain our balance during times like these?  #intentionalfaith #mondaymorningmoment #staystrong #keepthefaith   Gold Nugget Bible verses: Ecclesiastes 3:1 & Hebrews 13:8

Tell me: how do you know who you can trust anymore? Over the past 18 or so months it's become increasingly more difficult to answer that question. Recent events from the past 10 days aren't helping. But, if you think things like this are something new, let me take you back 2000 years to a time where cancel culture and censorship were common. Don't think there's anything you can do about it? Four words will change everything!  #intentionalfaith #mondaymorningmoment #staystrong #keepthefaith #whodoyoutrust #trust #ephesus #apostlepaul #timothy #cancelculture #censored #itrustyoujesus Gold Nugget Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

What's your response when someone tells you they want to quit? How about if it's someone you serve as a role model for?  Too often these days, we are sending the wrong message, which begs the question: what if Jesus had quit?

How do you generally greet someone when you start a conversation? You probably say, "how are you doing." Maybe you listen to the response, maybe not.  But, how do you respond when someone asks you the same question? I'll bet its not like this...

Do you intend to always do the right thing and yet sometimes find yourself falling short? You're in good company. Even the Apostle Paul didn't measure up. What should you do about it? Take some advice from a legendary sports writer.

What's the most overlooked reason for many of the problems we face these days? Would you believe its education? Or, more specifically lack of education. It's got everything to do with many of the problems and today we unpack what that means for us. "The Purpose of Education" by Martin Luther King, Jr. https://lnkd.in/dPjp6JsD #intentionalfaithpodcast #intentionalfaith #education #lackofeducation #commonsense #wisdom #martinlutherekingjr #martinlutherking #morehousecollege #cicero #pewresearchcenter #animalhouse #davidrubenstein #constitution #johnadams #thomasjefferson 

We get so consumed with every day life that we forget that we're engaged in a battle thats been raging since the beginning of time. Want to know what a world without God looks like? Watch this movie and then decide, will you be a Carnegie or will you be an Eli? #intentionalfaith #intentonalfaithpodcast #staystrong #keepthefaith #thebookofeli #denzelwashington #garyoldham #milakunis #shepjordan

Are you at all concerned about the quality of leadership on display these days? I'm not just talking about the upper levels of our culture, I'm talking about every level from the top down to the leader of the local book club. In Part 1, we take a hard look at what's happened.

With all the uncertainty we are now facing, here's 3 things you CAN control in the days ahead.

Mondays can be a real challenge for many folks. I know they can be for me! Here's a quick solution to help you break out of the Monday funk; it might even help you the rest of the week! From November of 2018.  #mondaymorningmoment #intentionalfaith #staystrong #keepthefaith #faith #shepjordan

How many times have you wondered: "where is God when I need Him the most?" Odds are you might be asking that question these days as things continue to be a challenge. Here's some thoughts and a peek at the answer with a comforting gold nugget Bible verse.   #intentionalfaith #mondaymorningmoment #staystrong #keepthefaith #faith    Gold nugget Bible verse: Matthew 28:20

We are living in a time when words we thought we knew take on a whole new meaning. In this MMM video from the archives, I take a look at two such words: religious and disciple. Do you know what they mean? "Why I'm Not Religious" from July 13, 2020.  #mondaymorningmoment #intentionalfaith #staystrong #keepthefaith #faith #religious #disciple #discipleship    Gold nugget Bible verse: Matthew 28:18-19

What does it mean when you're asked how do you identify? It's getting really confusing out there folks but this MMM from August 31, 2020 provides crystal clear clarity. Enjoy!  #mondaymorningmoment #intentionalfaith #staystrong #keepthefaith #faith #authenticself #thelegendofbaggervance #mattdamon #willsmith #ptsd    Gold nugget Bible verse: Romans 12:2

You might be struggling a bit right now trying to make sense of all the craziness in the world. It can be exhausting. Today, I want to share with you six very quick stories that will help put everything in perspective and give you a sense of peace.  #intentionalfaith #mondaymorningmoment #staystrong #keepthefaith #faith #hope #trust #confidence #love #attitude  How to connect: shep@shepjordan.com website: shepjordan.com YouTube:  youtube.com/user/SlappCreekInstagram:  instagram.com/shepjordan/ Facebook:  facebook.com/shep.jordan LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/shepjordan/ Rumble: rumble.com/user/IntentionalFaith Locals: locals.com/member/ShepJordan

When was the last time someone gave you a word of encouragement? And do you make a habit of encouraging others? If you do, then you're a Barnabas. Who was Barnabas and why it matters?   #intentionalfaith #mondaymorningmoment #staystrong #keepthefaith #barnabas #apostlepaul #encourager #encouragement #encourage #medevac #apostles  How to connect: shep@shepjordan.com website: shepjordan.com YouTube: youtube.com/user/SlappCreek Instagram:  instagram.com/shepjordan/ Facebook: facebook.com/shep.jordan LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shepjordan/ Rumble: rumble.com/user/ IntentionalFaith Locals: locals.com/member/ShepJordan