Every second week Jake Khym and I produce a new Podcast. It’s called The Way of the Heart. It’s a Podcast about the journey through life with a heart fully alive. It’s intended for men who are engaged and committed to leadership where it matters most – the home. Although it’s recorded for men, anyone can benefit.
We heard a lot of great feedback this week. The latest episode is the second session on “maturity” within the five-part series on Security, Maturity, Purity. You can find the latest episode here.
Thanks to everyone for writing reviews and engaging with us online. What we see the Lord doing through the Podcast is deeply encouraging.
As for me, I listened this week with my youngest son, Benjamin (11) driving in the mini-van. In addition to the usual pooking fun at his dad, he said, “Wow, that was 30 minutes, it felt like you guys were talking for only 5 minutes.” Thanks Ben!
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Key Points form the Latest Episode:
– We can’t seek validation while attempting to grow in maturity
– Asking for help in the everyday situations of life helps us learn and mature
– Humility is essential to a mature the masculine heart
– A key aspect of maturation is learning to rely on the capacity and goodness of God
– To depend on God requires me to let go of my expected outcomes
– The story of Joseph in the Old Testament reminds us that we can trust that God is writing on a much bigger canvas
– Jesus is brilliant and relevant
– The interactions between Abba Father and Jesus in the Paschal mystery (Jesus’ passion, death, resurrection, ascension) offer important insights into trust and relationship in adversity
– God the Father will ask something to die in us so something much greater can come to life
– If we want new life, there’s no detour around the cross
– Although it’s hard to see in the moment, the truth is that adversity is actually a gift
– God has a kingdom for us to rule but we can’t rush to rule
– “The primary work of God is finding men in whom He can entrust His Power” (Dallas Willard)
– We are called to have influence with people, not power over people.
– Leadership is not about more power or privilege, it’s about having more feet to wash
– It is dangerous to grasp after power
– Take heart. The adversity is an important part of the process of maturity.
Enjoy the Podcast and please consider leaving a review.
And MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!