Discover You

Disappointment is the place between our expectation and our experience. What we expect, intend or plan will often fall short. People, especially our loved ones, will disappoint us. We will let people down. Don't allow the enemy to lie to you in those times of disillusionment. In this episode, you'll learn how to handle the hard times of disappointment in your life.  HOPE SCRIPTURES --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Being a super intelligent kid from Oklahoma has it's own set of problems. Wayne Braudrick learned early in life what it was like to have a gift. However, having so many options when it came to a career choice made it more difficult to find his calling. Listen to this episode to see how he ended up following the path that he never wanted to take yet has found the most fulfillment possible. allthedifference.us Wayne's teaching ministry. friscobible.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Robin Steele is the Senior Pastor of PromiseLand Church in San Marcos Texas. In this interview Robin gives a brief overview of his early life growing up in Central Texas. Then he leads us through the process of receiving and pursuing the calling into ministry. A large part of Robin's life story involves parenting a special needs child along with his wife Erica. Unexpected turns in your journey can alter your direction but more importantly it alters you. Robin and Erica are a prime example of people that embrace what life hands you and carry it with the grace, strength and determination that God provides. Robin and Erica blog about their journey on the "Made Meaningful" website. NOTE: I, James, experienced equipment issues through the first 7 minutes of the interview but it was resolved at around the 8th minute. My apologies. PromiseLand San Marcos Made Meaningful Blog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Sarah grew up in a very small town being surrounded by strong women. She achieved her way to recognition and received a full ride scholarship into a pre-med program. How did she get from studying to be a doctor to running a very successful digital marketing agency? Listen to this episode and understand that you aren't bound to the dreams of your youth. You'll also learn how things that happen in your life can lead you to your calling. BuzzHustle.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Everyone has a purpose! Did you get that? Everyone has a purpose. My question to you is, why are you here? Nobody was ever born to just exist. No baby brought into this world lacked potential. God wants so desperately to talk to you about your destiny. Since He created it before He formed you in your mothers belly, He is so invested in you finding out who he made you to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

We can all say we've made some poor choices in our lives. Often those decisions can hold us captive. In this episode I interview my friend Lisa Caldwell about a choice she made at 17 years old that stayed with her for another 17 years. She ultimately found freedom and forgiveness for herself and all involved. Listen as she is honest and transparent about how she came to know this freedom and how her life has been transformed as she helps others through the healing process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Jerry Edmon serves as Senior Pastor at Family Worship Center in Elgin Texas. Jerry also is a sought after conference speaker, writer and podcaster. He is a long time friend and one of my personal advisers.  Jerry is the epitome of the encourager. So much so that I used him as an example in the chapter entitled Encourager in my book. In this thought provoking and emotional interview you will hear of his experiences in pursuing being the person he has become. Jerry's Contact Info: Facebook Twitter Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Several weeks ago I was asked to be the keynote speaker at a leadership luncheon for pastors and church workers. In this recording of that speech, you will learn how to get a personal, professional and ministry vision. I cover the importance of having a vision to pursue on a daily basis. Using my own extravagant vision and purpose as an example, we walk through the steps I have taken in accomplishing my goals. Be ready to experience a paradigm shift in your way of thinking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Four years ago I was introduced to a man that has changed the trajectory of my life. Honestly, at first, I couldn't stand the guy. I perceived him as arrogant and a know-it-all. When that was the farthest thing from the truth.  God worked me over and told me to ask him for forgiveness. Ever since I humbled myself and asked Brandon to forgive me for my attitude about him, God has knit us and our wives together. He is much younger than me but he has been instrumental in mentoring us in the faith journey that Sharon and I are on. He and LaDonna have become some our dearest friends. I shutter to think were I would be right now if I hadn't been willing to reconcile.  Brandon and LaDonna have a phenomenal ministry to children, Captain Rex International, that takes them around the globe "Changing the World One Life at a Time." I caught up with him at the Sherwood Forest Faire Renaissance Festival where they perform a kid's show.  Plus, at their own expense, they feed and minister to all of the cast an

Growing up in a strict traditional Christian home, Bob Jayne was ill prepared for life in the military. When he was stationed in England he tried to attend church but eventually walked away from God. Through a chain of events Bob found himself back home serving God but having to endure judgment and condemnation from the religious folks because of who he married. This interview chronicles the many circumstances and situations that brought Bob from being miserable in Pennsylvania to Pastoring then becoming a District Bishop in Texas. He is proof if you let God lead you during the most difficult times in your life He can get you to your purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

All throughout our lives there comes a time for things to change. We change jobs. Sometimes we move to a new city. Other times it's a relationship change. There are always changes going on in our lives. Well, the Discover You Podcast is beginning a new season. Next week we will begin Season Two. We are re-imaging the open and close plus restructuring the content. Listen to this episode as I set things up to move forward into the new things coming our way.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

Rejection is a part of life that never goes away. We will experience it as long as we are alive. The secret to dealing with rejection is moving in and through the healthy stages and avoiding the unhealthy ones. In this episode I go into detail about each stage. I cover the benefits and pitfalls of each level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

This is one of the most misunderstood gifts of the seven.  This person is usually empathetic to the issues that people are facing.  They want to hear about someone's difficulty.  We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this person in this episode. Take the assessment at discoveryou-book.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

With the gift of leadership you have a tendency to take charge when there is no leadership present.  This doesn't mean you will always be the leader but you will know what to do in most situations. Learn more at discoveryou-book.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discover-you/support

If you feel compelled to help people financially, or your first thought when someone is in trouble is what does it cost, giving my be one of your stronger motivational gifts. Discover if you have this gift by listening to the traits in this episode. Maybe it's you maybe it's someone you know.  discoveryou-book.com is where you can order the book. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnaroundchurch/support

Everyone needs someone with the gift of encouraging in their lives. These people help you make it through difficult times and are always there for you. Listen to this episode to see if you resonate with any of the traits discussed. The assessment is on the website. discoveryou-book.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnaroundchurch/support

The person with the motivational gift of teaching is usually a lifetime learner. They love to learn and they love to share what they've learned. Teacher's want to make sure people get the details right.  Listen to learn more about this gift.  As a reminder the assessment is on the website, discoveryou-book.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnaroundchurch/support

Do you love to help people make events successful? Are you the only one that ever notices the trash needs to be emptied? Do you find yourself pitching in to help when no one else does? More than likely the gift of serving is strong in your giftings. Be sure to visit the website, discoveryou-book.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnaroundchurch/support

Have you ever had the tendency to be cynical or critical? Have you ever had the feeling that something isn't quite right with a person or situation? You may have the gift of perceiving in your top three or four gifts. I you haven't taken the assessment, please go to discoveryou-book.com and download it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnaroundchurch/support

Over the next several weeks I will be replaying the episodes covering the motivational gifts as a refresher of the reason I started the podcast. If you haven't taken the assessment go to the website, discoveryou-book.com and download it.  On the website there is a link to order the book.  Also you can download the first chapter for free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnaroundchurch/support