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Brian Sexton is the host of The Intentional Encourager Podcast and author of People Buy From People: 10 Powerful People Lessons From the Ultimate People Person, My Dad. Today, Brian shares how prayer influenced his life early, his dad’s profound influence, and how he stopped running from a call to preach. He also shares an interesting connection between his family and his wife’s family that he never saw coming. Brian’s story reminds us that with a little intionality, we can all encourage someone every day.

Listen to Brian’s story now!

Stories Brian shared:

• Growing up in Ohio in an influential area
• The blister that prayer removed as a baby
• His dad’s encouragement to know God
• Why he always tries to live in repentance
• Meeting his wife and how God provided
• How his mother-in-law knew his grandfather
• Sensing a call to preach during a revival
• Learning the value of intentionality
• How losing his dad sent him into the spiritual desert
• The dream he had about his father
• Learning to be his own man
• The three points of encouragement

Great quotes from Brian:

People who want to be liberated will do just about anything to be set free.

God is the ultimate connector.

I was trying to reason with God about things he already knew.

If you have a cell phone, you can be an encourager.

Encouraged people, empower people.

Resources we mentioned:

• The Intentional Encourager Podcast
  • Eric’s episode on Brian’s show
• People Buy From People: 10 Powerful People Lessons from the Ultimate People Person–My Dad by Brian Sexton

Related episodes:

• Vicki Proffit and the Encouragement of God
• Blake Brewer and a Father’s Legacy
• Sue Donaldson and the Welcoming Heart of God

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