Did God call you or are you just wandering?

Questions This Week: I’ve got a conviction on my record.  How can I possibly get an opportunity? I recently stepped out of doing ministry in the church, and I still feel some sort of guilt about it. Currently, I am approximately $260,000 in debt. I’m struggling in determining where to start and would love some advice and direction. Plus good news and great stories on how 48 Days To the Work You Love is working for you. We are all called to ministry — some as engineers, construction workers, bankers, authors, speakers or coaches. Those are equally sacred opportunities for ministry. Cliff Feightner poem: Now is a time to changeDo not think of it as strangeYou need to adaptYou cannot be trappedIt’s anytime that you can rearrange Quotation: The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Frederick Buechner Show Notes: Episode – 08-25-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses issues surrounding finding the work you love, and finding time to be a part of your church ministry. While many of think the work we do for the ministry is vastly more important than the work we do as lay people, the reality is they’re equally important—the Bible does not distinguish between secular and sacred work. Listen as Dan paints a clearer picture to help us understand this reality. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:20 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Did God call you or are you just wandering?” I’ve got a conviction on my record. How can I possibly get an opportunity? I recently stepped out of doing ministry in the church and I still feel some sort of guilt about it. Currently, I am approximately $260,000 in debt. I’m struggling in determining where to start and would love some advice and direction. The Good News More questions [spp-timestamp time=”02:16″] – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 02:19 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Now is a time to change Do not think of it as strange You need to adapt You cannot be trapped It’s anytime that you can rearrange 02:47 – “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner [spp-timestamp time=”03:44″] – Webinar for next Thursday, August 31st at 7PM CST– Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! https://www.48days.com/48dayswebinar 05:24 – Dan will talk about a systemized process to walk you through finding the work you love [spp-timestamp time=”05:30″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:49 – Good News! The solar eclipse was the one big thing this week [spp-timestamp time=”07:39″] – Other good news – Stacy Hurt was in Nashville for Chemotherapy and was flying back to Pittsburgh when she was offered an earlier flight 07:58 – She took the flight but her luggage – with things necessary for her therapy – had been scheduled to be in the first flight she booked 08:17 – She talked to an attendant name Sarah, and she told her about the dilemma 08:28 – Sarah searched for the luggage in Pittsburgh until 3:00 am and drove it herself to Stacy’s house with a heartwarming note 08:59 – This week, Dan’s 12-year old grandson also flew to Nashville from Colorado 09:07 – It was his first flight and attendants were extremely gracious about helping him [spp-timestamp time=”09:25″] – A group of music executives from Nashville were headed to South Dakota when they came on a semi-truck crash 09:54 – It was a 10-car crash that had people tied up in desperate situations 10:02 – The bikers stopped immediately, called 911 and pulled drivers out of damaged vehicles 10:26 – They got everybody out including a family in an SUV 10:27 – They moved a car out of the way when they had one driver that they couldn’t get out 10:37 – Nobody died in the accident [spp-timestamp time=”10:52″] – A high school teacher from Utah who is getting married asked her guests to send shoes and backpacks for the homeless children in her school 11:17 – Teacher Rickee was shocked to find out there were more than a hundred homeless students attending her school 11:26 – One student told Rickee that her mom was asking how she could get some food they are donating 11:35 – She registered for shoes and backpacks instead of other things in her gift registry 12:07 – Dan feels it’s pointless to give a wedding gift when somebody has everything already [spp-timestamp time=”12:34″] – Last of this week’s good news: A lady lost her engagement ring while weeding her garden 13 years ago 12:45 – Her daughter-in-law who was working in the same garden, pulled up a very misshaped carrot that looked like it has a belt 12:59 – The ‘belt’ was her mother-in-law’s engagement ring [spp-timestamp time=”13:31 “]– An audio message from Ray Matz, the host of the Game Changing Dads Podcast 13:56 – Ray talks about his neighbor Dustin who is 18 years old and just graduated high school [spp-timestamp time=”14:05″] – Dustin came over to seek help for a resume and Ray encouraged him to read the first 2 chapters of 48 Days to the Work You Love 14:16 – Dustin came back and said he has great ideas regarding a small gift card from Starbucks and a handwritten note 14:27 – He walked into the job and gave his resume, gift card and note to the receptionist 14:34 – When the receptionist looked over everything, she said, “You got this” 14:37 – A couple of minutes later Ray got a call from Dustin informing him he got the job 15:13 – It’s really easy to set yourself apart from the crowd 15:40 – Dan received a mug as a small gift as well 16:23 – Josh says, I’ve got a conviction on my record. How can I possibly get an opportunity? 17:19 – Dan appreciates your heart in turning around and moving on 17:48 – Dan doesn’t believe there’s anything that’s stopping you 18:04 – If you want to start your own business, your conviction is not likely to be an issue 18:27 – “Your great work is going to open the door for your great success” 19:29 – Create a plan for your business and be ready to get in the game [spp-timestamp time=”20:33″] – Send your questions to AskDan or [email protected] 20:52 – Tim says, I recently stepped out of doing ministry in the church and I still feel some sort of guilt about it 22:31 – Ministry is not confined to people inside the church or nonprofit 23:14 – “You can’t do something that’s godly in an effective way if it’s not a fit on how God has gifted you.” 23:32 – The Bible does not distinguish secular and sacred work 24:12 – “We’re all called for ministry” 24:39 – “Therefore I advise no one to enter any religious order or the priesthood, indeed, I advise everyone against it —- unless he is forearmed with this knowledge and understands that the works of monks and priests, however holy and arduous they may be, do not differ one whit in the sight of God from the works of the rustic laborer in the field or the woman going about her household tasks, but that all works are measured before God by faith alone……   Martin Luther, upon noting the practical effect of the elevation of those doing “spiritual work” was that it puffs them up; “it greatly tends to hypocrisy, by reason of its outward show and unusual characters, which engenders conceit and a contempt of the common Christian life.” 26:07 – What are those things that make you come alive? 26:14 – “The glory of God is man fully alive.” — Saint Irenaeus 27:13 – Søren Kierkegaard: “And now, with God’s help, I shall become myself.” 27:55 – “When you get to heaven God won’t ask you why you weren’t more like Rick Warren. He may ask you why you weren’t more like you. Get in touch with who you are. Lead with your own unique style. Be yourself and let God use you.” – Brad Johnson 28:06 – Don’t try to pretend like you’re somebody else you’re not 28:10 – “What a man can be, he must be.” Abraham Maslow 28:17 – “A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.” Leonardo da Vinci 29:41 – Dan personally misses singing [spp-timestamp time=”29:59″] – One of this week’s highlights from Dan: The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast 31:30 – “Moving out of ministry in a church don’t feel like moving away from ministry” 32:40 – Dan’s blogs that further address this issue of “leaving ministry.” https://www.48days.com/serve-the-world-and-make-money/ https://www.48days.com/forget-your-talent-just-do-what-god-wants-you-to-do-and-be/ https://www.48days.com/missionary-what/ https://www.48days.com/im-being-forced-out-of-my-calling/ https://www.48days.com/drunk-on-the-job-but-in-church-every-sunday/ 33:41 – Understanding who you are is always the first step 33:53 – A note from Jessica, Currently, I am approximately $260,000 in debt. I’m struggling in determining where to start and would love some advice and direction. 35:37 – An MBA unfortunately doesn’t put you in an elite category 36:23 – Instead of finding an extra job, look for something that can be leveraged 37:35 – Start a side business – an income not dependent on time 37:53 – Dan previously worked with a lady who had a unique PhD who was frustrated to get leverage 38:47 – Positioning yourself online with products that will earn $10/hr will make a big difference [spp-timestamp time=”40:05 “]– Dan will also send you the 48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas [spp-timestamp time=”40:29″] – Dan also recommends to get into The new 48 Days Eagles site 40:43 – Dan shares a couple of ideas you’ll see in the 48 Days Eagles site [spp-timestamp time=”42:31 “]– A note from Pierce Marrs says he got a contract for a half-day workshop on creating a good team culture 44:01 – Carrie Olson does voice overs that allowed her to be a stay-at-home-mom 45:12 – Look at those things – not a job [spp-timestamp time=”45:45″] – Don’t forget the webinar for next Thursday, August 31st – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! https://www.48days.com/48dayswebinar 47:22 – Thank you for being part of this community! 47:56 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: A ministry is not confined to a church setting – you can be in a different field and still lead a ministry. Don’t put yourself in a position where you accumulate debts. The fastest way to pay your loans and debts is not getting another job – it’s finding a way to get leverage in a business. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or [email protected] The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. Webinar for next Thursday, August 31st – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! https://www.48days.com/48dayswebinar CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – Sept 21-23 for all online biz for all online biz (I’ll be there!) 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