It is remarkable how small random decisions you make can take you to the most unexpected places that define a lifetime vocation. Take, for example, saying yes, albeit reluctantly, to an invitation to a trip to an unfamiliar country in an unexplored continent. Who knew that even an unenthusiastic “yes” could forever change one’s life?
Today, let’s listen to the story of a life changed by saying yes to God. Doug Cobb, managing partner at the Finishing Fund, joins us to talk about the journeys he’s taken in his life - from finding great success setting up tech startup companies and selling them at gainful margins to leveraging business success to advance God’s work in the world. His most epiphanic journey, however, took him to Africa. Click now and listen to why this trip changed his understanding of himself and the world and defined the trajectory of his life.
Key Points From This Episode:
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“Lives only make sense in retrospect”
“I'm really thankful for the times when I said yes to God and stepped out.”
“I have seen how God has over and over again, answered my prayers, provided what we've needed, introduced me to people, build relationships, have money show up that I hadn't even asked for.”
“It's not enough to just declare, “yes, this will work”. You have to take the leap.”
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Douglas Cobb's 1-2-3 Handbook Release 2.3
And Then The End Will Come by Douglas Cobb
About Doug Cobb
Doug Cobb is the managing partner of the Finishing Fund, whose mission is to “make disciples of every nation”. He has been working with Finishing the Task and the Issachar Initiative for a decade. Doug and his wife, Gena, are members of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky where he teaches the Word by Word Sunday school class and serves as an elder.
