Imagine Faith Talk

Let's get personal with Kevin and Donovan as they share their incredibly personal and intimate 2023 intentions!

Welcome to Imagine Faith Talk, the podcast where we believe that faith in God is the key to unlocking everything you are called to be!

THIS is our mini-series to set off 2023 right with Kev & Don. In this episode we're trying to look at who we are, where we've been and where we're trying to go.

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Magical Quotes:

"Purpose, identity and value are the lenses in which we look at life."

Bible Verses:

Proverbs 11:25

1 Corinthians 13:13

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.

How often do you trust God?

How well do you rely on his promises to you and act accordingly?

It is natural for us to want control over everything that concerns our affairs, and we forget that the ways of God are not that of man. No wonder we fail to actualize God's plan and purpose for our lives even after demonstrating all levels of faith.

God's spirit dwells in us, so there is no way we can navigate through life trusting our abilities even when they are God-given.

While walking in faith, recognizing that God is partnering with us goes a long way in helping us clear doubts whenever it comes up.

In today's episode, Kevin and Donovan talked about the threats to making our faith kinetic and why we need to allow God to help us move in faith. In Donovan's words, "perfect is obedience. If God says move, the perfect thing you do is to move."

Listen to this episode packed with messages from God and be inspired.

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Key talking points.

[00:45] Recap of episode 18

[08:09] You are focused too hard on the future

[13:42] Kevin shares his testimony about trusting God and moving in faith during the pandemic

[16:43] You are trying to understand everything

[24:39] You doubt your moves

Notable Quotes

[01:49] God wants us to be able to endure the things he has called us to do.

[02:20] When you carry extra weight, it slows you down from getting to your goals

[03:30] Your potential isn't a potential until you give it away

[09:23] If I wait on my logic and for it to make sense, I will never plant, but if I wait for God to move, I will have success.

[17:25] God plays a very significant role in your holistic success, and you don't have to micromanage him

[19:25] Not knowing everything is a fact of life

[32:54] You don't have to doubt your move because God does not doubt you

Scriptures mentioned

Proverbs 3: 5-6

Ecclesiastes 11:4

Ecclesiastes 11:5

Romans 5: 3-5

James 1: 5 -8

We would like you to take on the challenge for this week:

Try to identify the areas in your life where you currently demonstrate potential faith and where you are sitting down comfortably waiting for the perfect weather. Bring God into your affairs, be ready to let him partner with you, take that leap of faith and start moving!

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

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 explore the reasons you don’t take a break.

Listen to Kevin and Donovan talk about visualization, Donovan debunks ‘everything needs balance’ and other people’s agendas, Kevin talks about being comfortable with the love of saying ‘no,’ the precious use of time, and knowing the biggest moves that will actually move the needle forward in your life.

And then, once you have taken that pitstop and you are rejuvenated, what are some practical steps to make sure you are executing the mission? How do you not get distracted from the work at hand?

Kevin mentioned The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People that you can pick up here: https://amzn.to/3vwoO8v

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Key talking Points of the Episode:

[1:37] To be a sluggard means that you probably missed the moment that would have helped you to maximize your effort.

[2:41] Distraction is the enemy of greatness.

[4:10] Kevin shares how he feels when he thinks about what God has called him to do.

[4:40] A visualization technique for achieving success.

[9:45] “Do not let other people’s thing become your thing.”

[13:07] What to do with your phone when you sleep.

[15:28] Donovan’s morning routine.

[18:22] What stewardship looks like.

[19:54] Kevin shares his challenges becoming a father.

[22:28] Give your work clear intention.

[24:48] How Kevin enters the studio.

[25:55] The Release Technique.

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

“God gave the wise men a direction, not a bunch of instructions. It wasn't a business trip; it was an adventure.” [5:00]

“You can receive awards for all you have done, but if you haven’t done what you have been called to do, what have you really done? Don’t let the accolades fool you to think that you are in alignment.” [3:37]

“Prioritize your essentials, but balance your pursuits.” [6:31]

“We have to keep our time sacred as unto God.” [22:04]

“If everything is priority, then nothing is priority.” [22:09]

“I must do the work of he that sent me while it’s day because night is coming where I can not work.” [23:13]

Scriptures Mentioned in the Episode:

• Proverbs 20:4
• Ecclesiastes 3:1
• Nehemiah 6:2-4
• Galatians 1:10
• Ecclesiastes 9:10
• Hebrews 6:11-12

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.

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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