Some are chained to the 1st quadrant. Others are mired in the 3rd and 4th quadrants. But the most effective people discover life in the 2nd quadrant. Paul Richardson and Mike O'Quin talk about thinking strategically, reflecting with purpose, nurturing self awareness, and advancing with vision beyond our typical New Year's resolutions. 2012 can be your best year ever. Find out how by listening to this short podast.
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The writer of Hebrews encourages us to "be diligent to enter that rest" (Hebrews 4:11). In this audio podcast Paul Richardson and Mike O'Quin discuss that paradox and why it's so important for our frenzied souls to find some real rest, especially before and after seasons of advance. God has a sane rhythm of life for us and we can learn how to savor each season.
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Want to know the secret of happiness….right here, right now? In this audio podcast, Paul Richardson and Mike O'Quin have a fun discussion about how to exercise our gratitude muscles to get to new place of perspective in life.
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In this audio podcast, friends Paul Richardson and MJ Perry talk about an innovative and dynamic conference they attended in Singapore recently which focused on how to reach, resource and release the "4/14 Window." This is a phrase coined by Louis Bush, best explained in the movement's website:
MJ leads a team of graphic artists that made a stirring video for this international conference. Click here to watch.
To learn more about MJ's ministry to bring discipleship and education to the ends of the earth, and how you can be involved or support it, see his website or contact him directly.
Click here to listen to the podcast: The 4/14 Window Podcast, or find us on iTunes by searching for "Faith Activators."
Thanks for listening and may God stir you with His heart for children.
Please comment by clicking "comments" above or the comment box may appear below. We would love to hear how God is stirring you too!
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The premise of the blockbuster movie “Inception” is that a thought planted deep enough in someone’s subconscious will completely change the way he or she lives. What ideas from books have been planted deep enough into your soul to influence the way you live your life? In this part two conversation of a special podcast, Paul Richardson and Mike O’Quin talk some books that have shaped their lives and thinking.
Specifically they touch on some key concepts and stirring stories from books such as “Peace Child” by Don Richardson, “How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci” by Michael Gelb, “The New Brain” by Richard Restak, “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell, “Chasing the Dragon” by Jackie Pullinger, “Bruchko” by Bruce Olson, “Run Baby Run” by Nicky Cruz, “Through the Gates of Splendor” by Elizabeth Elliot, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom, and “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
What books, old or new, are shaping your paradigms and stirring your hearts? We’d love to hear about them in the comment section below.
Also, you can subscribe to this audio podcast by searching for “Faith Activators” in the iTunes store.
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In this audio podcast Paul Richardson and Mike O'Quin talk about some books that have shaped their thinking, shifted their paradigms and stirred their hearts. In this first of two recorded conversations, they talk about the importance of finding good books and absorbing them to develop as leaders. Specifically they discuss key concepts from the books of Bill Johnson ("Dreaming with God"), Steven Covey ("The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"), Jim Collins ("Good to Great", "Built to Last" and "Good to Great and the Social Sector"), Malcolm Gladwell ("The Tipping Point"), David McCullough ("John Adams"), David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates ("Please Understand Me"), John Eldredge ("Wild at Heart"), and Paul's own book "A Certain Risk." Click here to listen or you can find us on iTunes by searching for the podcast, "Faith Activators":
Books That Have Shaped Us (Part One)
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Paul and Mike have an honest discussion about how lugging around the big rocks of our reputations, bitterness and just plain old pettiness deadens our hearts and steals our joy.
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Triangulation is the term we use to describe an activated faith that incorporates three essential elements. When you survey your own life, which corner would you like to strengthen?
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Paul and Mike talk about assimilating God’s word into our lives.
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Paul and Mike talk about the struggle between faith and paralysis.
