Lack of Courage: The Essence of having a Sanctuary Do you have a sanctuary? What’s your sanctuary routine? We all need a sanctuary and a routine that works for us. A sanctuary gives us room to get vulnerable, cleansed, and refreshed. When Jesus was on earth, He always took time to retreat and soak in the presence of God. We live in a world where so many things happen, and if we do not take spare time to be in our sanctuaries, things may get so difficult, and we might end up feeling overwhelmed. When you learn to retreat, it gives you room to learn more about yourself, gets close to God, gets refreshed and arms you with the courage you need to show up to the world. As we continue our courage talks today, we will look at the essence of having a sanctuary and a consistent sanctuary routine. Listen in to learn more. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [04:04] You have to create your sanctuary [14:34] Why do we sometimes lack a sanctuary and fail to spend time in the sanctuary? [21:13] Donovan’s sanctuary routine [25:21] Kevin’s sanctuary routine Magical Quotes from the Episode: “Unless you have internal discernment about yourself, and that you’re being honest with yourself, you won’t be able to tell when it’s time to come inside.” - [11:45] “In that quiet place with God, there is healing, development, alignment, and power that you’re associated with. So now when you go into the valley of the shadow of death, you can fear no evil, because you’ve been in that quiet space with God.”- [15:34] “Spending time with God allows you to do the things that God calls you to do in the areas of life where they’re not commonly done.”- [17:20] “We need that compound on interest from heaven, to be able to speak life into the world, and lead and be in our workplaces and to lead our families. If I don’t have that compound interest that I’m that’s dripping from the rain of heaven. How in the world am I going to salt the earth?”- [19:59] “The less shame I have about my relationship with God the more courage I will have out there in the world.”- [24:40] “Every sanctuary doesn’t have to look the same.”- [25:29] “Commitment is an emotional connection to what you’re called to do, so that when the challenges of life come in your leadership and your performance in your parenting, and in your workplace, you have that much more tools to fight.”- [30:48] Scriptures Mentioned in the Episode: Matthew 6:34 Proverbs 21:5 Luke 5:15-16 Mark 1:35 Colossians 3:1-2 Ephesians 4:22-24 Challenge of the Week: If you don’t have a sanctuary, create your sanctuary space. Create a place where you and God meet and get aligned so that you can occupy courage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Have you ever found yourself minimizing your uniqueness, and you end up not being successful? It is time to demolish that. God made you unique for you to achieve a particular purpose. Trying to be who you are not extremely tiring while walking on the path of who you are, is energizing and encouraging. As humans, we tend to view our weaknesses as our liabilities, but God doesn’t want us to see them that way. He wants us to look at our weaknesses as assets to bring honor and glory to His name. For instance, look at Kevin. God gave him a unique voice. He thought his voice was weak because he couldn’t sing like other people. God’s plan for him was to use his voice to encourage other people to embrace their uniqueness and bring praise to God. Every weakness, every disadvantage that you were born with. Maybe this is exactly what God is going to use as a testimony so that He can receive the glory when you conquer the weakness. This episode will give you the courage to deal with your threats and give you the motivation require. Listen in and learn. Check out this book Kevin mentioned: https://amzn.to/3zm7FRB : Paul David Tripp: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family  Key Talking Points of the Episode: [0:35] Why do we meditate and think about success? [02:25] Minimizing our uniqueness [13:26] You need to stay on the path [18:50] Seeing your uniqueness as your liability [29:54] How to have courage when you feel like you are at a disadvantage [32:15] Who motivates Kevin to embrace his uniqueness? [34:09] Forgetting the why Magical Quotes from the Episode: “Your uniqueness is the specific path assigned to you, whatever industry that you may be in or whatever group of people you may be assigned to.”- [02:56] “It’s exhausting to try to pretend to be something that you’re not. And it’s invigorating to walk in the fullness of who you are.”- [03:41] “Comparison is the killer of optimization. “- [10:21] “We’re not rooted by accident. It is intentional, and that our gifts can only flow through the path of our uniqueness.”- [13:48] “Every day, there’s going to be an opportunity to abandon your uniqueness.”- [17:00] “Never determine the value of who you are and how you’ve been made based on the circumstances that are presently around you.”- [17:17] “When I understood that God had reserved certain things for me, I stopped exhausting myself in chasing after everything that looked like it would get me to the next level, and understood that I already noticed for me, if I continue to stay the path, I’m going to run right into it.”- [17:41] “If you judge me based on my cover, you will not uncover who I really am.”- [32:03] “Don’t just show everything that makes you look good. Show the things that show how good He really is.”- [41:17] Scriptures Mentioned in the Episode: Luke 22:42 John 3:16 John 9:1-3 2nd Corinthians 5:9-10 1st Peter 2:9 1st Samuel 16:6-7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & Imagine Faith Talk! Today we have a special bonus episode to share with you celebrating dads & all we love about them. In this episode, hosts from all different That Sounds Fun Network shows -- including us -- share what we love about our dads/and advice about being a dad. ALSO! Our friends over at Storyworth are giving away TWO free subscriptions for our TSF Network listeners! To enter: visit thatsoundsfunnetwork.com & enter your email in the pop-up. That's it! Good luck & Happy Father's Day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Have you ever been in a car with someone who is just a bad driver? You’re in the passenger seat, but you’re incredibly exhausted once you get to your destination. Do you ever wonder why you get that tired? You get tired because you were trying to manage all the emotions, thoughts, and fear. This is a simple analogy of how exhausting it is to not have God as your final authority. Often, we allow our emotions to get in our way. We find ourselves in fear, doubt, and pain. But once we allow ourselves to be in partnership with God, we become courageous. We allow ourselves not to be independent but be dependent on God. Today, we will be talking about lack of courage and how it affects our lives. Listen in and learn. Check out this Book: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family- Paul David Tripp Here you can leave us a voice message: Who knows? It may get played in a later episode https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message Key Talking Points of the Episode: [03:03] What makes success tiring to us? [05:57] Being in a partnership with God [08:39] The essence of courage in our lives [13:07] Contextualising fear, doubt, and pain when it comes to God Magical Quotes from the Episode: “For me, when the Bible says commit your ways to the Lord, you will find success. I think that it all starts with understanding of getting the biblical or divine definition of success before I decided that I'm going to pursue it” [03:21] “If you’re going to be successful, you need more courage.” [06:07] “One of the reasons we’re tired of success is that we lack the necessary courage to do what God has called us to do.” [06:15] “Fear tries to make you think that you can’t do it. Even though God equipped you to do it.” [09:45] “Every time you feel fear, identify it is trying to separate you from truth, an understanding about yourself, or your relationship with God. The only way you can solidify what you know is to move by faith on it.” [12:19] “So many times, I have let other things creep into the environment of courage to knock courage from its rightful place.” [13:07] “Fear is simply letting you know where you would be stuck if you did not have a relationship with God.” [14:49] “God calls unable people to do important things because ultimately, what He’s working on is not your immediate success. But that you would come to know Him, love him to rest in His grace, and live for His glory.” [24:12] “It’s easy for me to find the motivation to do what I want to do. But it may be a little more challenging to find the motivation to do what I need to do. This is why discipline will get you further than skill.” [29:18] Scriptures Mentioned in the Episode: Ephesians 4:14 Mark 4:35-41 Joshua 1:5-9 Ecclesiastes 10:10 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Welcome to Imagine Faith Talk, the podcast where we believe that faith in God is the key to unlocking everything you've been called to be. In this episode we dive even deeper into how tiring success can be. We explore how you could be tired of success because you are out of pace with God. Additionally, we discuss how neither worry nor doubt has to have any part of your journey. Mainly because God has called so much for you and when you trust in Him you become filled with His love and Joy. Fun Links: This podcast is sponsored by Anchor. If you haven’t heard about Anchor it’s the easiest way to make a podcast. Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Here you can leave us a voice message: Who knows? It may get played in a later episode https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message Key Talking Points of the Episode: [1:22] What is Donovan’s struggle? [4:02] Definition of ‘Prosperous’ in Hebrew [6:07] God is purposeful in His pace [8:32] What is required to be sharpened [12:56] Why do we as high performers get out of pace? [17:33] “Says who?” [19:25] God’s will for you. [19:59] How Faith in God got Kevin to where he is today. [24:44] Donovan’s Mantra. [25:29] Why does worrying cause us to be out of pace with God? [30:23] How to deal with worry. Magical Quotes from the Episode: “We’re entrepreneurs, young professionals, creatives trying to do things that God has called us to do on this earth that might be uncanny. How do we do that and not get drained?” [0:56] “When we’re out of alignment with pace and we’re not seeing pace properly, it can be very destructive.” [2:00] “How important is it to meditate, saturate, fill yourself with His presence, with His Word, with His promises and then He will make your way prosperous?” [4:56] When God says, “Go, and work hard and get it done,” efficiency is going to be key.” [8:07] When we do this by God’s grace, our cup is overflowing and now everybody else gets the overflow of that cup being filled and that overflow is beautiful. [11:48] “If you stay your path, you will receive everything that I (God) has reserved for you.” [13:55] “I memorized portions of God’s love letter to me as a father so that I wouldn’t forget whose I was and what I’ve been called to do.” [25:01] “Jesus never ran anywhere.” [28:32] “God has set a pace for you to move at.” [29:17] Scriptures Mentioned in the Episode: Joshua 1:8 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Ecclesiastes 10:10 James 1:2-4 James 1:6-8 Genesis 18:10 Galatians 4:4 Matthew 6:31 Psalm 46:10 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Welcome to Imagine Faith Talk, the podcast where we believe that faith in God is the key to unlocking everything you've been called to be. Are you a high achiever who is tired of success? Do you feel like your success is draining you? This episode is for you. Often, we feel exhausted and drained because we are not in line with God’s purpose for our lives. We may be successful, but there is no contentment. One of the most challenging questions we should be asking ourselves right now is if we are in the territories that God set for us. For instance, you could be on a career path that God has wanted you to step out, but you have been reluctant. Now you are tired and feeling out of place. In this episode, we will discuss why we are tired of success, being in the territories that God set for us, committing to God’s will, and how we can occupy a higher level of responsibility. Are you ready to enjoy your success? Listen to this episode. This podcast is sponsored by Anchor. If you haven’t heard about Anchor it’s the easiest way to make a podcast. Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Here you can leave us a voice message: Who knows? It may get played in a later episode https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message Key Talking Points of the Episode: [00:14] I’m tired of success [03:54] What God says we are going to accomplish and the place we are going to accomplish it in [04:40] Are you stepping into the suitable territories? [09:29] Giving yourself entirely to the will of God [15:19] The essence of being fully committed to God [18:12] Why we may go outside the territory that God has called for us [20:17] How do we occupy the higher level of responsibility? [26:19] Deciding based on God’s command Magical Quotes from the Episode: “What God is imagining for us to do for His glory can only be accomplished through our wiring.” “Obedience to God is the greatest life hack.”- [04:37] “One of the reasons we go outside of the territory that God may have for us is because we truly don’t trust God and trust ourselves.” - [07:37] “Going after what God has for us is the thing that’s going to give us the greatest amount of joy. It’s also going to bless others because He gets to work through us.” [07:54] “That to whom much is given, much is required.”-[19:23] “Meditating on God’s word is nourishment to our soul.” [21:29] “If you’re going to be strong and courageous, you’re not entertaining the devil.” [25:12] “God gives you a command, and then you have to give your situation a decision.” [26:01] Scriptures Mentioned in the Episode: Joshua 1:3-4 Proverbs 14:12 Psalm 77:19 1st Corinthians 15:5-8 Matthew 16:24-27 Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 Joshua 1:7-9 John 14:21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Welcome to Imagine Faith Talk: The podcast where we believe that faith in God is key to unlocking everything you are called to be. In this episode we continue discussing the five things you haven't been told about your imagination.   For us to weaponize our imagination, we have to know where we got it from and what was its intended purpose from the onset. Sometimes we get imaginations from God, and other times from our flesh. How are we supposed to tell the difference? Donovan has the secret sauce, and he will be sharing it in this episode. Today we will be continuing with a conversation from our last episode. Have you listened to it? We talked about things you haven’t been told about your imagination you haven’t been told. Listen to this episode to learn more.  Fun Links: Kevin mentioned Viktor Frankl: Man's Search for Meaning which you can pick up here: https://amzn.to/3lCrVGI  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and they are offering 10% off your first month to Imagine Faith Talk listeners.  This podcast is sponsored by Anchor. If you haven’t heard about Anchor it’s the easiest way to make a podcast. Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started.  Here you can leave us a voice message: Who knows? It may get played in a later episode https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message Key Talking Point of the Episode: [01:05] Recap of the previous episode. [02:24] Just because your imagination comes from God doesn’t mean that every thought is. [07:14] How do you know when a thought comes from God or flesh? [09:15] How do you know when you’re taking scripture, and I’m making it for God, but you’re probably making it for you? [14:04] Your imagination can save your life. [22:14] Which point impacted Donovan the most. [22:59] Which points impacted Kevin the most? Magical Quotes from the Episode: “If I can’t find it in God’s word, then not from him. God confirms what he’s already said to me through His Word.” [08:01]  “If ever you find yourself going down a path that causes you or requires you to diminish your uniqueness, it’s fair to question Is this from God.” [11:55]  “I don’t think you can maximize the beauty of the imagination that God had manufactured for you from a state of anxiety.” [12:43]  “Don’t let the enemy convince you to believe that it’s your end when God said, this is the beginning. Don’t allow the enemy to make you believe that you can’t do it in this place. When God said, this is exactly where I called you to.” [17:47]  This Week’s Homework: Look through the inventory of your mind and ask yourself, have I allowed every single thought to be captive to God? Am I allowing myself to affirm the creators in my DNA? Am I planning the work so that my imagination has a plan to work out of thinking about those things and then put a plan in motion so that I can tackle the enemy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

In this episode, we will be busting some myths around imagination and providing you with our tools and tricks for high performers! Close your eyes. I want you to imagine a pink elephant in a room. Do you see the pink elephant in a white room? Now, notice that pink elephant jumping up and down on your bed in your white room? Could you picture that whole thing? Then that means you’re a creator. It means you’re imaginative. Just because you’re not in a creative industry does not mean you don’t have that gift. We all have the DNA of being creators. Maybe your gift is supposed to be used in a nonprofit space. Perhaps your imaginative gift is for you to think of and solve world problems. Maybe you imagine that a gift is to serve people in your community in a way that they have never been served before. You have to use it within the sphere of influence and the uniqueness God put inside of you. That’s the only way you’re able to use it. This podcast is sponsored by FAITHFUL. On the FAITHFUL Podcast, you will hear poets, songwriters, authors, and storytellers dive into these ancient stories to learn more and share about their own stories in the process This podcast is also sponsored by Anchor. If you haven’t heard about Anchor it’s the easiest way to make a podcast. Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [01:09] Creator is in your DNA [00:26] The essence of today’s conversation [04:39] What is imagination? [05:30] Donovan’s thoughts on the definition of imagination [13:12] Your imaginative gift was given to you so that God’s will be done, not your own [16:25] How we wrestle freshly desires [21:44] which is sometimes imagining just isn’t enough Magical Quotes from the Episode: “Imagination is literally at the heart of who God is.” [01:13] “God knows the beginning from the end, and He has planted ideas that He wants us to meditate on with our imagination and start to form a picture.” [03:26] “Every single personal testimony is for the betterment of others.” [03:58] “If you don’t know the thing's purpose, misuse is inevitable.” [07:59] “Just because you’re not in a creative industry does not mean you’re not a creator.” [09:05] “I have come to learn and understand that often when we’re saying, God, give me the desires of my heart. Your word says you’ll give me the desires of my heart. We’re subconsciously hoping that God will give us the desires of our flesh.” [14:26] “We say love transforms us because our whole goal is to take away our hearts and align ourselves with how God thinks, feels, and understands.” [15:38] “I feel like in times of stress, that is when your imagination literally cannot work because you let the world's culture make you cave in, in a way where God’s boundless, abundant energy and life cannot be sought after in your imagination.” [19:12] Scriptures mentioned in the Episode: 1st Corinthians 13:11 James 2:14-26 Psalms 37:4-5 Matthew 6:10 Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:26 https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Have you listened to Part 1 of this episode? We shared tips on how you can embrace faith in your uniqueness. Today we’ll be sharing more tips, and hopefully, by the end of the episode, you will be in a position to fully embrace who you are.  Often, we try to fit into the mold so hard that we miss out on everything God has already reserved specifically for us. God made each of us unique, and we have to embrace that uniqueness.  Listen to this episode to learn more, and don't forget to complete the Challenge of the Week!  This podcast is sponsored by Anchor. If you haven’t heard about Anchor it’s the easiest way to make a podcast. Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started.  Key Talking Points of the Episode:  [01:57] You’re an indispensable part of the bigger movement  [06:24] What’s the great movement?  [10:59] Affirm what God has said about you  [18:11] How we affirm ourselves  [22:48] Focus solely on your lane  Magical Quotes from the Episode:  “Don’t worry about comparing yourself. Just be the best you that you can be in this moment and continue to commit yourself to self-development” [06:17]  “You are an indispensable part. If you don’t play your part, the whole body suffers. You are beautiful.” [10:21]  “One thing you need to remember as a called person is that God plans to partner with you because it’s more than you can do by yourself.” [16:16]  “All things assigned to you on your path are possible. Whenever you’re facing something that seems impossible, you’re like, Oh, this must be what my uniqueness was made for.” [24:53]  “If God’s put the uniqueness inside you to do your race, He’s got to pay for that race, and you can only do it with the capacity that He’s given you.” [25:54]  Scriptures mentioned in the Episode:  • Hebrews 11  • Joshua 1:7  • Matthew 14:29-31  • James 1:23-25  • Judges 6:12, 15-16  • 1 Corinthians 12:18-26  This Episode's Challenge: Write down the vision of all the things that are unique about you. Make it plain, and then affirm those things to God. https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message

Did you know that God created you as a unique being, and He looks at you and thinks you are the best piece of art He ever made? Unfortunately, the human race tends to forget too fast. We forget the Uniqueness God put in us, and we allow ourselves to be corrupted by the cultures around us. We need to set aside time for sanitation and purification. Also, we need to learn how to spend time with God and soak in His presence to best replenish our uniqueness. In this episode, we’ll discuss two ways to have Faith in your uniqueness. They include identifying the origins of your uniqueness and purifying your definition of success. Listen to this episode to learn more. Key Talking Points of the Episode: [00:40] Why is Faith in uniqueness relevant to high performers with higher values operating in their higher nature? [02:01] Do we ever feel like God gave us the wrong gift? [07:14] What is uniqueness? [13:09] Why do we run away from who God made us be? [18:56] Purify the definition of your success [19:48] What is success to God? [20:22] Having a system of purification and sanitation within us [25:34] Giving versus delivering [26:59] success in culture’s eye Magical Quotes from the Episode: “God spends meticulous detail on the remembrance because he knows that we humans forget so easily.” “If we do not take what God has for us as a definition of success, we will let everybody else cloud our mind and our judgment.” “I have to spend time with my Creator, to remember that I come from our Creator and that He is empowering me to do exactly what He did and that is create.” “We have to fall in love with who we authentically are.” “I’m not fighting for victory. I’m fighting from victory. I’m not fighting to be who I am. I’m fighting to preserve who I am.” “God is literally the greatest artist in the universe, and He thinks that we are one of His most beautiful creations.” Scriptures Mentioned in the Bible: Psalms 139:13-14 Ephesians 2:10 Romans 12 Micah 6:8 James 12:7 Quotes for Audiograms: “If I only set out to do all that I can do, I will reach as far as I can reach, and that will be the limit. But when I set out to partner with God, I’m going beyond what I can see, and I’m not walking by sight. I’m walking by Faith. That’s where I begin to experience the exceedingly abundantly above what I may ask or think. Because my ability is so limited.” [28:24] “We were never made to handle it all. Jesus said, why are you worrying? And why are you taking all of this yoke that is mine to take. The only way you’re going to be able to be free in your Uniqueness and not feel the burden is if you restfully in me. It’s the only way because I’m the one that puts that Uniqueness inside of you. I’m also the one that created your character and your personality. I know how you operate. I know I’m God.” [27:38] “Somebody slapped me in the face so hard, it said, the reason that you have this pedigree, the reason you have this opportunity to network with these types of people, is so that now you have the greatest tools to serve the world and add value to other people’s lives. That’s it. So don’t look to you. Look to how you can add value.” [23:59] https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imaginefaithtalk/message