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The Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar152: Catching upSo I said in my mind initially that this episode was going to be about Starbucks, but I decided to save that segment in my drafts folder until I learn more. But anyway, I have been doing some other things lately that I want to catch you up on.
2018-04-1623 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar151: Do the work first!When you’re striving to create your own opportunities instead of merely waiting for someone to give you an opportunity, there are often extra things you have to do to prove your value in the marketplace.
2018-04-0506 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar150: Will Facebook swagger jack Anchor?Anchor could be in trouble if FB decided to get serious. Hope I'm wrong. (Note: I've had this episode sitting in my drafts folder for almost a month. I need to ship a lot quicker and stip waiting for perfection.)
2018-04-0522 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar149: Why Twitter is still valuableTwitter is getting the little things right these days, which is why I believe the platform is more useful and valuable than ever.
2018-03-0818 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar148: A really good leadership podcastIn this episode, I discuss four personal takeaways from this week’s Carey Nieuwhof’s incredible podcast conversation with former Popeye’s CEO, Cheryl Batchelder.
2018-03-0626 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar147: Devotional & Black PantherFive minutes. That’s all I had time for today, so I reflected upon the verse of the day and the movie of a lifetime. It was that good. #WakandaForever
2018-02-1706 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar146: Identifying root causesOne benefit of an extended period of struggle is that you are forced to have a greater perspective about your situation. Prolonged trials cause you to look deeper within and realize that perhaps it’s not your circumstances, or other people, or that opportunity you just didn’t get, or God just not looking out for you, but it’s YOU. It’s a root cause, something deep within you that you haven’t identified yet that has you losing. The quicker you can identify that root cause, the quicker you can grow and finally start winning.
2018-02-1627 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar145: Corny Spirituality...The way we often try to encourage those who are single or have relationship conflicts on Valentine’s Day is laughable. Sometimes, it’s better to just not say anything and pray in private. I promise you, you’re still saved.
2018-02-1516 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar144: I’m greatly encouraged!I’m encouraged—by the feedback I’ve gotten about the #50SocialMediaTips; by the growth potential this fledgling platform; by some of the subtle, under-the-hood improvements to Anchor while I was away; and by how this podcast sounds. Things are not better yet, not by any means, but I am encouraged by how I’m better able to encourage myself these days in spite of that.
2018-02-1423 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar143: #CanYouHearMeNow?Real-time reactions and reflections from my “Can You Hear Me Now?” social media ministry workshop at Ecumenical Theological Seminary over the past weekend. Getting back in the teaching saddle and doing something I haven’t been able to do for a long time was incredible, and I’m so thankful. Perhaps this workshop will be the inflection point for my career post-pastoral ministry; I have no clue. If it is, great, but if not, I will keep on trucking because I believe in myself and I know church communications is what I’m called to do at a high level. I’m just g...
2018-02-1323 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar142: I’m back!It’s been so long...wanted to come back sooner with some new branding and some bonus episodes of content I’ve produced over the past couple months since I’ve been gone, but I haven’t had a chance to do it. But I couldn’t wait any longer until the time was right; I had to move forward now and put out a quick episode...especially considering that my social media ministry workshop starts TODAY and I’ll be talking about the great opportunity podcasting can provide pastors. Anyway, don’t wait for perfection; you’ll be waiting forever. Just ge...
2018-02-0906 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar141: Special episode - ConsistencyIn this special episode, I briefly explain why there’s both a spiritual and natural reason the Bible says “Pray without ceasing.” | Podcast ID 2 • Day 148: Welcome to The Journey! • Praying without ceasing: The importance of consistency • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2906 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar140: You need that ONE personWe all need to be encouraged as much as possible, so Romans 8 ought to be required devotional reading every morning, in addition to whatever other scriptures you read. Plus, we all need at least one person we can lean on when we get weak, or else we will die holding everything inside. Even Jesus had an inner circle. | Podcast ID 2 • Day 145: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171125 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Romans 8:31 • I pray you find that ONE...so you can stay encouraged • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2616 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar139: Black Friday: Keeping perspective, staying encouragedPodcast ID 2 • Day 144: Welcome to The Journey! • [1/2] My daily gratefulness 20171124 • [2/2] My daily gratefulness 20171124 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Romans 15:5-6 • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2515 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar138: Thanksgiving: Different points of emphasisPodcast ID 2 • Day 143: Welcome to The Journey! • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Psalm 100:4 • Things have changed regarding Black Friday • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2511 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar137: Thankful for the simple thingsPodcast ID 2 • Day 142: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171122 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Psalm 9:1 • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2512 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar136: A new church perspective (for me)Podcast ID 2 • Day 141: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171121 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Isaiah 25:1 • UnSeminary and why I listen to so many podcasts • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2217 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar135: Holidays can be toughPodcast ID 2 • Day 140: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171120 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Psalm 63:3-4 • Early morning thoughts (the next day): Sleep, holidays, outlasting the pain • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2116 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar134: Patience and accountabilityPodcast ID 2 • My daily gratefulness 20171118 • Podcast ID 2 • Day 139: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171118 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 9:15 • Patience and accountability are NOT mutually exclusive! • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-2026 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar133: The ubiquity of podcastingPodcast ID 2 • Day 136: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171115 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Titus 2:11-12 • [1/2] The ubiquity of podcasting—get yourself a some good wired headphones • [2/2] The ubiquity of podcasting—get yourself a some good wired headphones • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1621 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar132: The power of partnershipsPodcast ID 2 • Day 135: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171114 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Galatians 6:7-8 • [1/2] Marketing segment: The cell phone game has changed dramatically over time • [2/2] Marketing segment: The cell phone game has changed dramatically over time • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1622 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar131: Get out of your own head!You can never go wrong when you seek that which is eternal. Plus, get out of your own head—talk things out (so you won’t be bottled up) and write things down (so you won’t forget what’s important). Sounds basic enough, but the first things we always neglect are the basics. | Podcast ID 2 • Day 134: Welcome to The Journey! • [1/2] My daily gratefulness 20171113 • [2/2] My daily gratefulness 20171113 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: 1 Peter 1:24-25 • The basics: Speak. Get stuff out of your head. Write. Record what comes to you. • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1421 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar130: All I had time for todayWhen you start the day’s podcast the NEXT day, like at 12:45am, you only have time to squeeze everything into a single, five-minute, all-in-one segment with the gratefulness, devotional, and commentary (b/c it’s late)...this is what it looks like. Podcast ID 2 • Day 133: Welcome to The Journey! • An all-in-one segment: Gratefulness, devotional, and commentary (b/c it’s late) • ✌🏾 (Whew...) • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1307 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar129: The power of incentivePodcast ID 2 • Day 132: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171111 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: 3 John 1:2 • Keeping a new car clean and a relationship fresh • Miami’s turnover chain: The power of incentive! • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1321 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar128: The right perspectiveIf we remain focused on inward improvement, we will stay encouraged. It’s all a matter of perspective. | Podcast ID 2 • Day 131: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171110 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 4:16 • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1212 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar127: The art of improvementThe uniform we wear lets people know our affiliation. Love is our uniform to let people know we serve Christ. There’s no more telling characteristic than the love we have for one another. | Podcast ID 2 • Day 130: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171109 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: John 13:34-35 • [1/2] Michigan Football: Focusing on the right things for improvement • [2/2] Michigan Football: Focusing on the right things for improvement • ✌🏾 • *Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-1021 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar126: Shoot better, live betterHow we treat people we don’t know speaks volumes of our relationship with Christ. Plus, we discuss how Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond improved the biggest weakness in his game by changing everything in his life. Also, we talk about when happens when your hit a snag on your journey of improvement. | Podcast ID 2 • Day 129: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171108 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Colossians 4:5-6 • Andre Drummond's free throw shooting and what it means for us • More Drummond: Will a bad night derail you, or will you keep moving forward? • Thank you for joining me...until nex
2017-11-0921 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar125: Halladay dies, Snap fallsDon’t run your mouth, but also don’t run your mouth about people who run theirs. Plus, the tragic death of future Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay reminds us that we must, to the best of our ability, give people their roses while they’re living. Also, we have several takeaways from Snap, Inc’s woeful Q3 earnings call. | Day 128: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171107 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: Proverbs 13:3 • Future Hall of Famer Roy Halladay dead at age 40 😪 • Gotta give people their roses while they are yet alive • Stock of Snap, Inc. drops BIG time after Q3 ear...
2017-11-0832 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar124: When motivations changeAll scripture is inspired by God is and sufficient for teaching; it’s when we misread and misapply it that we get in trouble. Also, it’s difficult to get started again when your motivations change, but it simply serves as a reminder that your primary motivations must always be intrinsic. - - - Podcast ID 2 • Day 127: Welcome to The Journey! • My daily gratefulness 20171106 • YouVersion Bible verse of the day: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Going to the gym for he first time in a week: A shift in motivation • ✌🏾 • Thank you for joining me...until next time!
2017-11-0716 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar123: TX massacre thoughts soonI try not to post too much commentary on controversial and/or tragic current events anymore, but I’ve got a LOT to say because the body of Christ has missed the mark yet again with this #TexasChurchMassacre. Just not today. Let me gather my thoughts together so I say it clearly and correctly.
2017-11-0613 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar122: Introducing “Wingcast”We’ve got to stay focused on this journey; it’s the only way we’re going to get through all life throws at us. Plus, learning how to lose the right way is the epitome of character.
2017-11-0516 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar121: A short one today, sorrySuper brief today, sorry. I pray you’re blessed by the gratefulness moment and devotional.
2017-11-0411 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar120: The comparison trapBe confident? Yes! But thinking TOO highly of ourselves blocks us from the self awareness we need for change. Plus, why can’t we appreciate Cal Ripken’s and Joe Thomas’ streaks separately and equally?
2017-11-0316 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar119: Zuckerberg for President?The weapons of warfare may not be carnal, but its manifestations are. Plus, if Mark Zuckerberg has real presidential aspirations, he’s missed out on a golden opportunity to show leadership in crisis.
2017-11-0221 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar118: Is this THE moment?Even before deliverance, God will sometimes remind you you’re still God’s child and God has not forgotten about you. Plus, I’m prepping for a February church comm workshop. Is this finally THE moment?
2017-11-0116 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar117: Next level thankfulnessPeople without relationship focus on condemnation avoidance. Those who truly love God know there’s no condemnation. It always takes something catastrophic to remind your to be thankful for the basics.
2017-10-3121 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar116: Trunk or TreatThank God God is with those who are brokenhearted because if not, I don’t know where I’d be today. Plus, the “Trunk or Treat” phenomenon is super recent and an example of how quickly things catch on.
2017-10-3016 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar115: Self awareness in sportsDiscipline never tastes good going down, but once it’s down, it blesses you from the inside out and makes you better. Also, the concept of self awareness is ubiquitous, even in sports scheduling.
2017-10-2917 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar114: Disney talks homosexualityThe fight of faith is the most difficult fight there is, but it’s the greatest fight you can fight. Plus, Disney handles homosexuality is a super mature way. Controversial? Yes. Much needed? YES.
2017-10-2836 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar113: 25 Nikes and a MercedesDon’t be discouraged about people’s inability to value you because of your age or because of any limitation people place on you. Plus, something GaryVee said today really resonated with me.
2017-10-2723 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar112: Playoffs. Sleep or stay up?Position yourself for blessing by sitting under (and following) good teaching. Plus, fall is a difficult season for working sports fans, fraught with tough weeknight decisions. Sleep or stay up?
2017-10-2611 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar111: Priorities and gapsGod’s manifesting God’s self in the person of Jesus is the greatest love ever shown. What’s the greatest love you’ve ever shown? Plus, I was late in buying emergency water but smart in finding it.
2017-10-2511 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar110: After 13yrs and 205K...We fall short of God’s glory daily. Don’t ever think so highly of yourself that you forget that. Plus, I got a new car yesterday. Haven’t processed it enough yet to find the value in it. Just sharing.
2017-10-2412 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar109: Be honest with yourselfJesus didn’t have to do it, but he did, and I’m grateful. Plus, I’m disappointed that more of us Michigan fans aren’t being honest about where our team is right now. Realization is step #1 to growth.
2017-10-2223 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar108: Gentleness is also underratedGentleness, like God’s word and God’s peace, is underrated. Also, spend time with those who gas you up and focus only on your strengths—concepts you don’t hear too often but have much merit to them.
2017-10-2117 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar107: Biz success w/o passion?Rid yourself of anything that separates you from God, yes, but don’t think you need to have it all together before you come back to God. That’s a fallacy. Plus, your “why” can supersede your passion.
2017-10-2014 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar106: Showing your battle scarsSometimes, we have to be willing to reveal our war wounds to put the power of God on display. Plus, this Rick Pitino thing illustrates the importance of—what we talk about all the time—self awareness.
2017-10-1914 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar105: Life comes at you fastWhen we think about Whom we’re doing everything in the name of, it ought to impact everything we do. Plus, Gordon Hayward’s gruesome injury and what happens when your plans change in an instant.
2017-10-1811 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar104: Affirm yourself firstWe’ve already talked about how God’s peace is underrated; so, too, is God’s word. Plus, if you seek affirmation, if you’re starving for positivity, affirm yourself first.
2017-10-1714 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar103: Focusing on the right thingsIn good times and in bad, God is still God and still worthy of our praise. Plus, I don’t care about Michigan’s AP ranking. It doesn’t matter. Winners focus on the right things and adjust accordingly.
2017-10-1626 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar102: Only losers have schadenfreudeWe have to stop worshiping our feelings; we don’t HAVE to be quick to anger in almost any situation. Plus, if you’re happy about someone else’s misfortunes, chances are you’re losing at life.
2017-10-1511 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar101: Peace is underratedThere’s not much harder than not repaying evil for evil, but it’s necessary. Plus, I went to a midday movie; need a break sometimes. Also, peace is underrated. Integrity enables restful sleep.
2017-10-1416 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar100: But you were supposed to win...The word of God doesn’t bind us; it frees us. Plus, USA Soccer has some soul searching to do after not qualifying for the World Cup. Have you ever not lived up to expectations? What did you do?
2017-10-1114 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar099: Making good on my promiseUntil we pray and operate completely in the name of Jesus, we can’t expect success. Plus, I did what I said I was going to do. Also, sometimes, you have to look back to the music that got you over.
2017-10-1016 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar098 Holding myself accountableHow much can we truly question the one who created everything? Plus, I’m making a promise to you here on the podcast because that’s the only way I’ll be able to hold myself accountable on this.
2017-10-0913 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar097: The honeymoon is now overRighteousness gets a bad rap because of so many who pretend to have it, but the peace that comes with authentic righteousness is unmatched. Plus, the honeymoon in Ann Arbor is now over for Harbaugh.
2017-10-0821 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar096: Self-perception is everythingShowing your work is required not just in elementary math, but also in godly living. Plus, if greatness is remembering in the dark what God told you in the light, self-perception is everything.
2017-10-0721 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar095: The REAL shortest episodeI’m sorry, just a devotional today. I did this at an ungodly hour, and it’s all I had time for. I’ll do better tomorrow.
2017-10-0607 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar094: Learn from your historyDoing good for good’s sake is not good enough. Plus, this latest Cam Newton controversy with the media is a case study in lacking self awareness. Don’t you want to learn from your past mistakes?
2017-10-0615 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar093: Walking in your callingIt’s a wise thing to not speak on things you’re not well versed in. I don’t know why we don’t do it more often. Plus, when I speak on #churchcomm, I know I’m in my gift. Just need more bread from it.
2017-10-0411 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar092: “No” is just “not yet”Sometimes, a “no” is just a “not yet” that eventually becomes a “yes”. I’m praying that “eventually” is now...
2017-10-0315 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar091: Control your own narrativeA life with Christ requires confession and belief; you need both. Also, remembering Kaep, control your own narrative or else people will say whatever they want about you, true or not.
2017-10-0211 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar090: The shortest episodeIf your will is in the right place, there will be more grace over your work. Also, I was just chillin today, which is something we all need to do more of when we can, so I didn’t record much today.
2017-10-0107 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar089: Life-giving influencesIf you have the right influences in your life, you’re more likely to go to God and get rest you need in the midst of trial. Also, a podcast I heard today confirmed what I said in the devotional.
2017-10-0121 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar088: Check out my friend’s web showLiving by OPP (Other People’s Perspectives) will cause you to DIE. Plus, when life and values align, your IG feed will lift you up. Also, check out my friend’s new web series: http://cylar.me/2x13DKz.
2017-09-2916 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar087: Going back to the (dry) wellBecause of some recent leadership changes, I’m going back to try again at a place where I’ve been denied opportunities before. You never know—sometimes, your “no” might’ve just been a “Not yet.”
2017-09-2811 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar086: The curse of compromiseMake plans all you want, but be ready to adjust when God steps in. Plus, when you fail to make a firm decision, trying to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one. Let the NFL be your guide here.
2017-09-2711 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar085: A crisis of leadershipLoyalty & integrity go a long way toward making up for your shortcomings. Plus, leadership is direct and always does the right thing. The NFL is and has done neither, and you see the fallout from it.
2017-09-2620 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar084: Oh, so now it’s okay??When the wicked prosper while attacking you, if you’re living right, you can encourage yourself. Your day is coming. Plus, now it’s okay to do the very thing Kaep is now jobless for? Yeah, okay.
2017-09-2511 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar083: Ready in and out of seasonThe scriptures were written to encourage us, so we shouldn’t get frustrated when someone uses scripture to try to encourage us, even if we feel we need more. Also, thank God John O’Korn was ready!
2017-09-2419 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar082: How radio can use AnchorWhere and w/whom are you dwelling? And, by extension, what content are you consuming? It makes all the difference. Plus, I detail how web and terrestrial radio can use Anchor to grow their audiences.
2017-09-2326 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar081: Identifying the gapsWas anybody more qualified to write about the mercy of God than Peter? Nah. Plus, things (on social) aren’t always as they seem. Also, identifying (and filling) gaps means learning love languages.
2017-09-2224 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar080: The autism parent journey“You can get through it because Jesus went through much worse and got through it.” True, but TOUGH to hear when you’re going through. Plus, oh the experiences you have as a parent of an autistic kid.
2017-09-2211 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar079: Football and ExpectationsComplete trust is based on track record. God’s track record is flawless. The Lions and Wolverines are both undefeated, yet the feeling about them is different. Why? Expectations. We must manage them.
2017-09-2130 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar078: Kyrie Irving - Betting on yourselfIn your deepest sorrow, stand firm and don't compromise, and there will be a blessing at the end of it all. Plus, Kyrie Irving is going against conventional wisdom and betting on himself. I LOVE it.
2017-09-1916 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar077: There's purpose in your painWe humans blessed with free will naturally seek understanding, but if we seek wisdom first, we'll get all the understanding we need. Plus, I strive to teach something from every experience.
2017-09-1914 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar076: College FB life lessonsOperating out of love > acting out of obedience. Plus, Rutgers beating Morgan St 65-0 proves anybody can dominate when s/he's in the right place. You should be dominating at least one area in life.
2017-09-1720 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar075: Extended devotional showFor whatever reason, I felt the need to pontificate on today's verse of the day for 15 minutes. I just pray there's a blessing in there for you somewhere...
2017-09-1716 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar074: Create your own opportunitySpiritual traits are called fruits of the Spirit because fruit is sweet and thus pleasing. The indwelling of the Spirit in you should be pleasing to those around you. Plus, a kids book inspired me.
2017-09-1518 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar073: The worst of times, but...Knowing your role, embracing it, and fully operating in it will make you blessed and highly favored by God. Plus, how I respond to this dark season will be the most powerful sermon I will ever preach.
2017-09-1411 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar072: Waiting on your greatnessYou've got to give God your whole life. Plus, You know you have a message to bless the world with, but God hasn't given you the platform to do so yet. How do you handle that? How do you wait?
2017-09-1327 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar071: Turning blogs into videosI talk briefly about a platform called Lumen5 (http://lumen5.com), which turns your blogs into engaging videos (http://cylar.me/2vPVeKn), which is important since we're now video first across social.
2017-09-1211 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar070: How will you handle it?Dr. Eric Thomas often says, "You've come too far to only come this far!" In trials, lean on your faith experience. Plus, we can all be inspired by Alex Smith's response to potentially being replaced.
2017-09-1122 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar069: Pray to be exposed earlySin separates us from God, but condemnation separates us from pursuing God. Plus, I pray you're in a likeminded group. Also, if your ills are exposed now, you can improve before they become punitive.
2017-09-1020 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar068: One opportunity at a timeYou're likely not in position to judge the quality of the opportunity before you. If you rock the opportunity you have now, you'll get the one you truly want later.
2017-09-0916 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar067: Protest how you protestI'm watching the NFL this year. Don't judge me. What's happened to Kaep is wrong, but I'll protest in other ways. People shouldn't have judged his way of protesting, nor should we do it to others.
2017-09-0816 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar066: Outlasting the painThis pain is so real I don't even feel like writing this, but here we are. As painful as it is, though, and as bad as I want this situation turned around, I still have to keep my non-negotiables.
2017-09-0711 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar065: Back to school happiness!SO happy for the girls to be back in school! Our girls are blessed to be in a district that challenges me as a dad to be the best I can. Pursue environments that challenge you to be excellent.
2017-09-0612 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar064: Wisdom without titlesIt doesn't take spiritual titles to dispense spiritual wisdom; it only takes the heart and mind of Christ. Don't miss out on your blessing because you're looking for a "Reverend" to speak into you.
2017-09-0511 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar063: Intimacy over ubiquityI'd rather live the life I'm living now and find out it was all based on a lie than to not live for God and find out otherwise. Plus, small-group intimacy is becoming more important than followers.
2017-09-0428 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar062: Michigan Football is backMy life is in complete shambles right now, but college football is back, and my Michigan Wolverines are in it to win it! It brings new meaning and context to the scripture, "...a way of escape..."
2017-09-0308 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar061: Introducing "Bedcast"I did this entire episode from my bed. What a time to be alive!
2017-09-0232 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar060: Anchor V1 #TBT Part 2This battle is so much more physical than spiritual, so we need the whole armor. I also share the rest of my Anchor version 1 throwbacks (#TBT).
2017-09-0218 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar059: In light of Houston...We should have a brighter outlook on life than many of the OT writers because we know a Savior they just did not know. Plus, to avoid criticism, respond quickly to eliminate all doubt and ambiguity.
2017-08-3117 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar058: All-nighters and deadlinesThe Lord goes before us to make our pathways straight so we can walk into our promise. Let's rest in that as leaders. Also, I was up ALL night last night, and it looks like more of the same tonight.
2017-08-3009 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar057: Jada turns 5!God comforts us because God loves us and wants us to share that love and comfort with someone else. Plus, if you must leave your wife shortly after she gives birth, make it as short a trip as possible
2017-08-3026 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar056: Post-pastoral job painI think Fred Hammond once said love "is not just what you say; it's mostly what you do." Facts. Also, one of the most difficult things about pastoral burnout is finding employment beyond the pulpit.
2017-08-2830 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar055: What it takes to do thisNothing is more vital to the Christian walk than love. Plus, I take you behind the curtain to hear my schedule because I want you to see what it takes to do this even when you're busy and tired.
2017-08-2711 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar054: Growth opportunitiesYou're never too far gone to receive God's grace, nor are you ever too well off to not need more of it.
2017-08-2611 minThe Journey | Dr. Marcus Cylar053: #TBT - AnchorV1 throwbacksI talk about two things more often than anything else: church leadership and church communications. I talked a lot about both in version 1 of Anchor. This week, I focus just on the comms segments.
2017-08-2532 min