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Building Great Lives podcast is a podcast about real life, facing real issues and finding real answers. Our mission… equipping listeners from around the world grow, heal, find and fulfill their life purpose. Have you ever had difficult questions? Are you ready to find answers?Have you ever been hurt?Are you ready to be healed? Have you ever felt like you were just wondering through life?Are you ready to find direction, pursue your passion and fulfill your purpose?The Building Great Lives podcast strives to offers biblical, yet practical solutions to life’s complicated problems.Jesus said… Upon this rock I will build my church… The church is more than the place we gather to worship. We the people are the church. Jesus was telling Peter, “I want to build people! Great lives are not born, they are built one day at a time. Let’s start building!
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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 chapters , yet each chapter was vital. De...
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. Expectation is a key ingredient to the miracu...
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 fulfillment. Through biblical wisdo...
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, ready to rescue and restore us to wholeness....
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 embrace new beginnings. With heartf...
Welcome to episode #95 of the Building Great Lives podcast!This episode, "Nothing Changes, If Nothing Changes" delves into the necessity of making appropriate adjustments to become better versions of ourselves. Drawing from scripture and real-life examples, this episode hopes to inspire listeners to embrace change for spiritual and personal growth. This episode will address common barriers to change and offers practical insights on taking action towards a more fulfilling life. ...
Welcome to episode #94 of the Building Great Lives podcast!This compelling episode, It's Time to Stop Running, delves into the common tendency to avoid problems and the detrimental effects of running away from challenges. Through insightful reflections on biblical stories and practical advice, this episode encourages listeners to confront their problems head-on rather than seeking temporary relief through avoidance behaviors. With actionable steps and inspiring examples, this episod...
Welcome to Episode #93 of the Building Great Lives podcast!This empowering episode titled "How to Keep Pressing On," shares five essential keys to help you maintain determination and resilience, no matter what challenges come your way. Drawing inspiration from biblical examples like Israel, David, and Joseph, this episode illustrates the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals and fulfilling your purpose. With practical advice and heartfelt encouragement, this episode wil...
Welcome to episode #92 of the Building Great Lives podcast!This insightful episode titled "Winning The Private Battle Within," delves into an often overlooked aspect of spiritual warfare—the private battles we face within ourselves. Drawing inspiration from the life of David and the contrasting sides of Thomas, this episode provides a compassionate perspective on the inner struggles each of us face.Through biblical examples and practical advice, this episode encourages listeners to recog...
Welcome to episode #91 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This inspiring episode titled "The Perfect Place to Start," explores the concept of starting anew, whether it's embarking on a new goal, career, personal transformation, or spiritual journey. Drawing from personal experience and biblical narratives like the Prodigal Son and the sinful woman who washed Jesus' feet, this episode emphasizes the importance of starting right where you are, even amid struggles and imperfections.&...
Welcome to episode #90 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This episode, The Promise Is Greater Than The Peril, will discuss the contrast between perilous times and the promises of God. This encouraging episode draws from biblical narratives and personal anecdotes to illustrate how God's promises are greater than the challenges we face. From the perilous times in Egypt to Paul's trials and tribulations, this episode demonstrates how God's faithfulness remains steadfast even in...
Welcome to episode #89 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This insightful episode, How to Walk Through the Valley, explores the metaphorical valleys of life, drawing inspiration from biblical passages and personal experiences to offer practical guidance on navigating life’s most challenging seasons. From the valley of the shadow of death to the depths of despair, this episode shares valuable insights on facing adversity with faith and resilience. With poignant reminders of Go...
Welcome to episode #88 of the Building Great Lives podcast!Life can be unpredictable, one moment it’s going great, the next thing you know, everything can change. Along with all the joys in life, there will also be times of struggle, heartache, disappointment and tears. At times, we can feel so courageous. At other times, we struggle with fear. There are moments of bold faith. And also, times we struggle with doubt. Tears, fears and doubt are all part of being human. With this in mind, i...
Welcome to episode #87 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This episode "Dealing With Distraction", will take a deeper look into the topic of recognizing and overcoming distractions. Distraction is one of Satan's most effective weapons. This episode will proved biblical and practical insights on overcoming spiritual, mental and physical distractions.This episode will help you differentiate between natural and supernatural distractions and gain biblical wisdom on staying focus...
Welcome to episode #86 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This episode, “Gifts From God”, unwraps the timeless significance of God's greatest gifts. Thankfully, as revealed in this episode, God’s gifts are still available for us today. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share this message of hope with others!Let’s keep building!Feel led to partner with our global ministry? 100% of all donations go directly to our global missions and humanitarian efforts. https://venmo.c...
Welcome to episode #85 of the Building Great Lives podcast!Life is full of storms. I don’t mean actual weather, like thunder, lighting, wind and rain. The storms I’m referring to are the many difficulties we face.In Matthew 5:45, the Bible says, the sun rises on the good and bad. The rain falls on the just and on the unjust. In other words, none of us are exempt from these life storms. Since we all face them, learning how to manage these storms is very important. Learning how to stay cal...
Welcome to episode #84 of the Building Great Lives podcast!Change, both good and bad, brings a certain amount of uncertainty with it. We all desire as much certainty as possible. Since we all desire safety, security and predictability, we all experience, to varying degrees, fear of the unknown. Fear of the unknown is essentially the fear of anything beyond our comfort zone. This fear is often caused by the feeling of not being in control. Many may even experience the fear of failure. Fe...
Welcome to episode #83 of the Building Great Lives podcast! The subject of a wounded spirit is an important one, as it affects so many people. Many don’t even understand what it is, or how it affects us. At some point everyone will endure certain sicknesses, possibly suffer from a physical infirmity or decline in health. While sicknesses are difficult, they are often overcome and even tolerable when our spirit is at peace. On the other hand, an infirmity of the spirit, a wounded spi...
Welcome to episode #82 of the Building Great Lives podcast! This special Thanksgiving episode is dedicated to you the listener. We, at the Building Great Lives podcast, would like to thank you for listening to and sharing this podcast. In 1998, when God called my family I to global missions, I could have never imagined podcasting would be part of the global calling. I fully acknowledge we couldn’t do it without your support. Because of you, at the time this episode was rec...
Welcome to episode #81 of the Building Great Lives podcast! There are many things in this life that leave us brokenhearted. Situations and circumstances such as: the death of a loved one, a lost relationship, a broken marriage, broken trust, a loved one struggling with sickness, disappointments and letdowns of life in general and mental, physical and spiritual trauma.All of these things leave us broken. When your heart is broken, healing can feel impossible. But I have good news for you....
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