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Hope SignalsHow to Rekindle Your FaithHave you felt stuck, stranded or stagnated in your spiritual walk? You know, where the "heavens are as brass?" In this episode, I share an often forgotten way to reignite your zeal for the Lord. Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #leadership #influencer #influence #ChristianPodcast #evangelism #lifeontheverge2025-03-0431 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning Tune Up: PerspectiveWe're all guilty of getting tunnel vision or only seeing something from on angle. Pro 18:17 tells us it's easy to make a premature judgment until we see the big picture. In this episode, I'll give you three ways you try to get the right perspective when making big decisions. Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website...2025-03-0305 min
Hope SignalsYou're Being Followed: Act Like It p2Recent polls show that people really do want to know more about Jesus. At the same time, they are more distrustful than ever of clergy. Here's what we'll get into in this episode:- Why do we need to concern ourselves with the fact that we are always under surveillance?- Why more that ever we need to develop our leadership/influence skills. - We’ll take some time to further diagnose a major problem in the church today. - We’ll get into some ways we can address that problem - and hone our leadership skills/influence skills.Hope...2025-02-2530 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning Tune Up: AuthorityThis week you will encounter people with authority. How you respond to that authority might just determine how people respond to your authority. In this MMTU I specify law-enforcement, but the fact is ALL authority ultimately comes from God, Our default should be honor and respect. Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https...2025-02-2405 min
Hope SignalsYou're Being Followed: Act Like It p1John Maxwell says that leadership is influence. Thus, the reverse is true: influence is leadership. You may not see yourself as a leader but we all influence others by the way we live our lives. In this episode, we'll take a look at a golden opportunity and a serious problem. In part two, we start looking at ways we can hone our leadership (influence) skills so we can be part of the solution to that problem. Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https...2025-02-1834 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning Tune Up: Fit BitIt's normal to feel more fatigued in the winter time. How can we stay energized despite the temptation to get lazy? Could just a short walk most days do the trick?Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #ChasingExcellence #ChristianPodcast #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge2025-02-1705 min
Hope SignalsThe Folly of Locust Logic 03In the final part of this three-part series I'll spend a bit talking
about the future of Hope Signals, do a brief review of part 1 & 2
then discuss how faithlessness and disobedience can have a lasting effect on the people we love the most.
Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries.
To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/
Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders.
The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/
2025-02-1128 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning Tune Up: Chasing ExcellenceExcellence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about going beyond
expectations without falling into the traps of perfectionism or
laziness. In this five-minute Monday Morning Tune-Up, Mark Mason unpacks what it really means to chase excellence and how to stay on the right path. Avoid the ditches. Stay in your lane. And pursue the kind of excellence that actually moves you forward.
#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #ChasingExcellence #ChristianPodcast #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge
2025-02-1005 min
Hope SignalsThe Folly of Locust Logic 02Locust Logic is another way of saying "grasshopper mentality." The Israelites reached the edge of breakthrough and blew it because they failed to see themselves able to seize it. The account was written down so we wouldn't make the same mistakes. In this series, we'll talk about some big truths to help protect us from faithless, small-minded thinking.
Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders.
Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries.
To learn more, visit: https://www...2025-02-0431 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning Tune Up: Isolation is TerminalIsolation is dangerous, but connection is life-giving. In this special five-minute Monday Morning Tune-Up episode of Hope Signals, Mark Mason unpacks Proverbs 18:1 and reveals a simple but powerful truth—there are three types of people you need in your life to thrive. Who are they? Tune in for this quick, motivating pick-me-up and start your week with wisdom that will challenge and inspire you.
#HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #IsolationIsTerminal #Proverbs18 #ChristianPodcast #Wisdom #lifeontheverge
MondayMorning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries.
Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Ve...2025-02-0303 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning tune Up: Hero GoalsLast week we talked about how God gives us intellect, imagination and incentives but leaves the initiative to us. We make the plans. He confirms and directs us. But what kind of plans should we be making?
Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/
Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders.
The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website: https://theplunders.com/
2025-01-2705 min
Hope SignalsFirguring out WHY you're still here p3: Renewing the MindIn part 3 of Figuring Out Why You're Still Here, we're gonna dig deep into "mind renewal" - the third key (or chord in the progression) for being able to discern the good, pleasing and perfect will of God for our lives.
I mention Jim Murphy's book Inner Excellence in this episode. Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/INNER-EXCELLENCE-Extraordinary-Performance-Possible/dp/1734654805
Hope Signals is the podcast of Life on the Verge Ministries.
To learn more, visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/
Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is...2025-01-2130 min
Hope SignalsMonday Morning Tune Up: Are You A Schemer?Proverbs 16:1 says, "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the Lord." God has gifted us with intellect and imagination to achieve great things, yet He has entrusted us with the responsibility to take the initiative.
Monday Morning Tune Up & Hope Signals are part of of Life on the Verge Ministries. To learn more,
visit: https://www.lifeontheverge.com/
Mark & Suzan Mason are the founders of Life on the Verge and The Plunders. The Plunders' music is available on major streaming platforms and on our website:
https://theplunders.com/2025-01-2005 min
Hope SignalsWISDOM WORKS part 1Wisdom answers the question, "What's important now?" We all want to do life well, to spend our time wisely. In this series we'll be digging into the Proverbs so we can grow together in wisdom. 2022-02-1131 min
Hope SignalsSTAYING STEADFAST part3We are called to be "steadfast, immovable in the work of the Lord." What is the work of the Lord? It's anything and everything we do to demonstrate our love for Him and others. Stay steadfast at what God has put before you but fervently pursue new goals!2022-01-3132 min
Hope SignalsSTAYING STEADFAST part 2Paul told the believers in Corinth to stay "steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The work of the Lord is anything you do for His glory. We cannot underestimate the power of Satan and his efforts to steal, kill and destroy our potential.2022-01-2532 min
Hope SignalsSTAYING STEADFAST part 1Dreaming of better days and going after those dreams is important, but faithfulness to the task at hand is even more important. We are called to be "steadfast, immovable in the work of the Lord." What is the work of the Lord? It's anything and everything we do to demonstrate our love for Him and others. Lean into the day! Stay steadfast at what God has put before you. 2022-01-1931 min
Hope SignalsCULTIVATING CONFIDENCE p2Do a search on Amazon and you'll find a million books on developing self-confidence. We definitely need self-confidence and some of those books can be tremendously helpful. That said, it's important to understand that throughout our lives we will have seasons where we lose self-confidence. That's why it's important to have confidence in someone far greater than self. In this episode, we'll talk developing healthy about self-confidence.2022-01-1134 min
Hope SignalsCULTIVATING CONFIDENCE P1Do a search on Amazon and you'll find a million books on developing self-confidence. We definitely need self-confidence and some of those books can be tremendously helpful. That said, it's important to understand that throughout our lives we will have seasons where we lose self-confidence. That's why it's important to have confidence in someone far greater than self. In part two, we'll talk about self-confidence, but first let's make sure we have confidence in the One who is strong when we are weak.2022-01-0432 min
Hope SignalsWHY AM I STILL HERE? p4This is the last in a four-part series aimed at helping us discover why God created us, why He chose to save us and what we should be doing while we're still here. This episode begins with the deeper spiritual aspirations we as believers should possess but then goes on to address how we apply that to the practical world through the work of our hands.2021-12-2834 min
Hope SignalsWHY AM I STILL HERE? p3As believers, we know that we should glorify God in all we do. We should be producing the fruit of the Spirit. We should be doing good deeds. We should be "...declaring the praises of Him who called us out of darkness and into his wonderful light." How we "declare, proclaim or publish" who God is and what He has done is different for each of us. Hopefully, this episode will help you in your journey to maximum impact for God's glory. 2021-12-2032 min
Hope SignalsWHY AM I STILL HERE? p2Martin Luther called our vocation "the mask of God." We all do different things in life. We all have different goals, dreams and vocations. But these earthly things don't really define who we really are and why we are still here. In this episode we'll dig deeper into defining our ultimate identity and aspirations.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
2021-12-1535 min
Hope SignalsWHY AM I STILL HERE?We know that we are here to glorify God, but what are the deep vocational aspirations that drive us? Why work hard? Why try to be successful? Why? Why? Why? In this series, we'll go on a journey together to try bring definition to our deeper motives and aspirations so we can better set goals in the new year.2021-11-3034 min
Hope SignalsCONCEALED CARRY p2Proverbs 25:2 says, "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings." What's in you that hasn't been discovered yet? The Apostle Paul said, "We have this treasure in jars of clay." He wasn't just talking about the salvation of our souls - but everything that comes with being ingrafted into the family of God. What can we do to discover and unpack the birthrights God has concealed in us?2021-11-2330 min
Hope SignalsCONCEALED CARRY p1"Be kind; everyone is fighting a hard battle," is a popular quote. It's a terrible thing that so many view the Church as anything but kind. There is more to people, there is more to you, that what is visible. Despite political, religious or lifestyle differences we are called to be kind. We don't have to agree to be kind. But we must be kind. Our Father commands it because He is kind. "It is His kindness that leads us to repentance," (Romans 2:4). "He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities,"...2021-11-0936 min
Hope Signals3D Living: Decision MakingThe choices we make in life - micro and macro - determine the quality of our experience. Right voices = right choices = better outcomes. In this episode, I hope to be a voice that helps you make better choices. We'll talk about paths to making better decisions. 2021-11-0231 min
Hope Signals3D Living: DILIGENCEConsistency is intensity! Constant effort in a single direction + time = progress. We should want to advance in life. Where we go the kingdom goes. The Bible makes clear that "diligent hands rule but laziness ends in forced labor." This podcast offers five way we can grow in the area of diligence - and thus prosper in life! 2021-10-2531 min
Hope Signals3D Living: Developing DisciplineThroughout life we always be on a quest to break bad habits and develop new ones. This episode offers four ways to develop life giving habits through DISCIPLINE.2021-10-1831 min
Hope SignalsTHE RISK OF ART p3Our world needs kingdom carrying creators more than ever. Do you have ideas, dreams, a point of view that you avoid pursuing for fear of failure? There is always a risk associated with reward bearing creativity. In this series we’ll talk about navigating that risk.2021-10-0531 min
Hope SignalsTHE RISK OF ART p2Our world needs kingdom carrying creators more than ever. Do you have ideas, dreams, a point of view that you avoid pursuing for fear of failure? There is always a risk associated with reward bearing creativity. In this series we’ll talk about navigating that risk.2021-09-2932 min
Hope SignalsTHE RISK OF ART part 1Our world needs kingdom carrying creators more than ever. Do you have ideas, dreams, a point of view that you avoid pursuing for fear of failure? There is always a risk associated with reward bearing creativity. In this series we’ll talk about navigating that risk.
2021-08-3031 min
Hope SignalsTRUST & HUSTLE p2We are called to create. That takes work. The Bible clearly teaches us to work hard - to hustle. At the same time, we have to demonstrate our trust in God. Jesus said, "apart from me you can do nothing." How do we balance that tension?2021-08-2430 min
Hope SignalsTRUST & HUSTLE p1We are called to create. That takes work. The Bible clearly teaches us to work hard - to hustle. At the same time, we have to demonstrate our trust in God. Jesus said, "apart from me you can do nothing." How do we balance that tension? 2021-08-1630 min
Hope SignalsRESCUING JOY p3If you're feeling weak, unmotivated or depressed, it could be that your "joy quotient" is low. That's bad news because the joy of the Lord is our strength. We all lose our joy from time to time. Maybe this will help with the rescue effort.2021-08-1033 min
Hope SignalsRESCUING JOY p2If you're feeling weak, unmotivated or depressed, it could be that your "joy quotient" is low. That's bad news because the joy of the Lord is our strength. We all lose our joy from time to time. Maybe this will help with the rescue effort.2021-07-2231 min
Hope SignalsRESCUING JOY part 1If you're feeling weak, unmotivated or depressed, it could be that your "joy quotient" is low. That's bad news because the joy of the Lord is our strength. We all lose our joy from time to time. Maybe this will help with the rescue effort. 2021-07-1131 min
Hope SignalsSHOTS FIRED part 3Shots are definitely being fired in our society - not just literally referring to the recent rise in gun violence - but also ideologically. How do we respond to the chaos in our culture? How do return fire (NOT LITERALLY!)? Here's some ideas.2021-06-3033 min
Hope SignalsSHOTS FIRED! part 2Shots are definitely being fired in our society - not just literally referring to the recent rise in gun violence - but also ideologically. How do we respond to the chaos in our culture? How do return fire (NOT LITERALLY!)? Here's some ideas.2021-06-1731 min
Hope SignalsSHOTS FIRED! part 1Shots are definitely being fired in our society - not just literally referring to the recent rise in gun violence - but also ideologically. How do we respond to the chaos in our culture? How do return fire (NOT LITERALLY!)? Here's some ideas.2021-06-0231 min
Hope SignalsROADBLOCKS p3: Overcoming Doubt"The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." Gal. 5:6. Faith is the antidote for doubt. If faith could talk what would is say? How do we go from little faith to great faith? 2021-05-1530 min
Hope SignalsROADBLOCKS p2: The Curse of PerfectThere is a difference between excellence and perfect. We should all strive for excellence, but perfectionism will block you from shipping your ideas to the world. 2021-05-0430 min
Hope SignalsROADBLOCKS part 1You have a vision, a dream, a goal to accomplished the works God prepared in advance for you do (Eph. 2:10)....you're enemy knows the impact you will have and he will do everything he can to thwart you. Too often, we find ourselves siding with him and giving in to his temptations. This sets off a cycle of guilt and condemnation for the believer that can be a roadblock that stops you in your tracks. Let's bust through this roadblock and get on down the road of God's purposes!2021-04-1929 min
Hope SignalsTHE PASSION OF THE CHRISTian p3Is it okay to make a name for yourself?
How do we differentiate selfish ambition from godly ambition?
The Apostle Paul made a pretty big deal about his ministry. He talked about himself a lot in the Epistles. He used his experiences, his suffering and even his work ethic as qualifiers for why he was worthy to be listened to. He instructed the Galatians,
"It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good..." Gal. 4:18
The ESV says, "It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose."...2021-04-0630 min
Hope SignalsTHE PASSION OF THE CHRISTian p2Is it okay to make a name for yourself?
How do we differentiate selfish ambition from godly ambition?
The Apostle Paul made a pretty big deal about his ministry. He talked about himself a lot in the Epistles. He used his experiences, his suffering and even his work ethic as qualifiers for why he was worthy to be listened to. He instructed the Galatians,
"It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good..." Gal. 4:18
The ESV says, "It is always good to be made much of for a good purpo...2021-03-3033 min
Hope SignalsTHE PASSION OF THE CHRISTian p1Is it okay to make a name for yourself?
How do we differentiate selfish ambition from godly ambition?
The Apostle Paul made a pretty big deal about his ministry. He talked about himself a lot in the Epistles. He used his experiences, his suffering and even his work ethic as qualifiers for why he was worthy to be listened to. He instructed the Galatians,
"It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good..." Gal. 4:18
The ESV says, "It is always good to be made much of for a good purpo...2021-03-2231 min
Hope SignalsSpeak Easy part 4To be successful in our endeavors it is vital that we build more bridges than we burn. This episode emphasizes six principles that will help us become better bridge builders.2021-03-0830 min
Hope SignalsSpeak Easy part 3Our goal in life should be to expand our influence. Therefore, we need to be about bridge-building not bridge-burning. Communication is key. We communicate with word, deed and gesture. If we want to win friends and influence people it's vital that we never stop improving our communication skills. It's not just what we say, it's how we say it. We can still speak truth, but do so with grace.2021-03-0134 min
Hope SignalsSpeak Easy part 2We find the blessing and favor of God on our endeavors when we make His priority our priority. His priority is that "none should perish but all come to repentance." He was so determined to accomplish this that He sent His only son to make a way for us to have fellowship with Him. How do we share this good news with others (especially to a world that may be hostile toward Christianity)? How do we speak easy but also speak truth to an unbelieving world? How do build bridges and not burn them? Here's my take.2021-02-2232 min
Hope SignalsSpeak Easy part 1We find the blessing and favor of God on our endeavors when we make His priority our priority. His priority is that "none should perish but all come to repentance." He was so determined to accomplish this that He sent His only son to make a way for us to have fellowship with Him. How do we share this good news with others (especially to a world that may be hostile toward Christianity)? How do we speak easy but also speak truth to an unbelieving world? How do build bridges and not burn them? Here's my take.2021-02-1530 min
Hope SignalsMaking Your Mark in the Matrix p3In the blockbuster movie The Matrix - "the matrix" was a simulated reality. Have you ever felt like there must be something behind the curtain in life? Well, of course there is! Eternity! We are all guaranteed a day when we'll get to see behind that curtain. But for now, it's as if we're living in a matrix called time. How do we maximize our time in the matrix? In the next three podcasts I'll offer some insights that will hopefully help us to do just that.2021-02-0832 min
Hope SignalsMaking Your Mark in the Matrix p2In the blockbuster movie The Matrix - "the matrix" was a simulated reality. Have you ever felt like there must be something behind the curtain in life? Well, of course there is! Eternity! We are all guaranteed a day when we'll get to see behind that curtain. But for now, it's as if we're living in a matrix called time. How do we maximize our time in the matrix? In this podcast, I'll offer insights into living in the present. 2021-02-0131 min
Hope SignalsMaking Your Mark in the Matrix p1In the blockbuster movie The Matrix - "the matrix" was a simulated reality. Have you ever felt like there must be something behind the curtain in life? Well, of course there is! Eternity! We are all guaranteed a day when we'll get to see behind that curtain. But for now, it's as if we're living in a matrix called time. How do we maximize our time in the matrix? In the next three podcasts I'll offer some insights that will hopefully help us to do just that.2021-01-2630 min
Hope SignalsBreaking Out of the Blues Box p3: Stay BusyWinston Churchill said, ““You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” God has called us to be industrious people – living with vision and focus, using our potential to bring Him glory. We are not saved by good works but we are saved for good works. There is great joy in seeing God use us as we step out in faith to do good works. Staying busy for the Lord will definitely break you out of the blues box!2021-01-1836 min
Hope SignalsBreaking Out of the Blues Box p2: Stay FullWe all get the blues but we don't have to let the blues get us. In this episode we address the need to stay full - so that when the trials come, we have something to fight back with.
Jude
20But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life2021-01-1234 min
Hope SignalsBreaking Out of the Blues Box p1: Stay ReadyWe all get the blues. The Bible is full of folks dealing with the blues. Some have called King David the “Father of the Blues” because his Psalms often reflect his seasons of fear, doubt and depression. It’s a normal thing to get the blues in this life. But we don’t have to let the blues get us. In this episode, I begin a series on our theme for the new year. I think these concepts will help us break out of the blues that are sure to show up in 2021. Hopefully, this will help you too!2021-01-0432 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part8: Navigating the Risk of a Passion-Producing VisionWe will never do anything significant in life without risk. You can't even drive to work without taking a risk. There is no guarantee that you will arrive safely - but you have weighed that risk and made the decision that the risk was worth taking. We will never accomplish our vision or dreams without risk. Risk is a part of the equation. That said, there are biblical steps we can take to determine if and when a risk is worth taking. 2020-12-2238 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part7: Overcoming the Obstacles to a Passion-Producing VisionThere is legitimate spiritual opposition to advancing the kingdom of God on earth, but there are also obstacles that are simply common to man. This podcast addresses a few of the obstacles we have encountered in pursuing our vision. There's a pretty good chance you have faced or you will face some of these same obstacles. 2020-12-1433 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part6: Maintaining Focus on a Passion-Producing VisionGod's gift to us is our potential. What we do with that potential is our gift to Him. What a tragedy to not accomplish the things He prepared for us to do. Vision is the vehicle by which we dream and achieve our potential. To have a dream or a vision is one thing - to see it fulfilled requires focus and faith. Zig Ziglar said, "“I don’t care how much power, brilliance or energy you have, if you don’t harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there you’re never going to accom...2020-12-0741 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part5: Developing a Passion-Producing VisionHow do we take a vision or a dream from infancy to fruition? In this episode, I share a little of our journey and discuss some biblical keys that are applicable to taking a dream from what "could be" to what "should be" to what "must be!" All of us will have different experiences but all of us will still need to adhere to the same principles.2020-11-3028 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part4: The Source of a Passion-Producing VisionHow do we get a "vision?" As American's we have so many options. How do we get a mental picture for the things that line up with our God-given gifts, abilities and desires? In this podcast, we talk about three ways to see what God sees.2020-11-1628 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part 3: The Purpose of VisionWhy should we live with vision? Why did God give us an imagination and the ability to create? This podcast speaks to the underlying motives for why we should be pursuing a passion-producing vision in the first place. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankle scratches the surface when it comes to answering these deep questions we all ask, but what does the Bible say?2020-11-0331 min
Hope SignalsThrival Mode part 2: The Characteristics of VisionGeorge Mueller said,
"Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's power ends." This video series will help you pursue God's purpose for your life by using the power of vision. 2020-10-2038 min
Hope SignalsTHRIVAL MODE part 1: Vision is a LeaderWhat good father doesn't want his children to thrive? God's will for your life is to THRIVE which means to flourish, grow vigorously and prosper! During the summer of 2019, I wrote a book about the thriving through the power of vision. Now, we're creating a video series based on the book. These videos will be sent to prisons across the country but I they're for you too! Watch part 1 of the video series here.You can download the book at www.lifeontheverge.com or find it on Amazon Thrival Mode: Using the Power of Vision to Ignite Your Passion f...2020-10-1331 min
Hope SignalsWhat Should We Be Doing About Right Now?What a chaotic time to be alive right? Yes but....what an awesome time to be alive IF we are applying our time, talent and treasure to the right things. As believers we should not get too entangled with the things of this world. We should be investing in the one thing Hell will never prevail against - the Church. This is a brief look at the gifts God graces us with for that very purpose. 2020-09-2930 min
Hope SignalsYour Stay Part 3: A Hand to Cling ToFear of sinking keeps many if not most people from getting out of the boat. Without risk we limit our potential. We have to believe that even if we fail, "All hard work brings a profit...." Pro. 14:23. Even if we sink in the sea of risk, God will extend His hand and not only rescue us but also use our failures to prosper us.2020-09-1436 min
Hope SignalsYour Stay Part 2: God My FortressThe god of this world is always trying to steal, kill and destroy our hope. Without hope we cannot live by faith and project the love of God. Sometimes we need to run to the mighty fortress of our God to have our hope restored. Psalm 91:2 says, I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Link to Your Stay lyric video: 2020-09-0731 min
Hope SignalsYour Stay p1: God is My RockThis series is based on our new song Your Stay. Check it out here.
In Psalm 40, David tells about a place we are bound to find ourselves: THE PIT.
Psalm 40
1. I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
2. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
The good news is that God redeems us from the pits of life. He is indeed o...2020-08-3129 min
Hope SignalsNO PRESSURE, NO PROGRESSSome pressures in life are unavoidable, but then there are those pressures we experience from poor choices. One of grand tasks of life is to choose pressures that offer a promise of progress. We only have so much time allotted to us in life. The Bible tells us, "Teach us to number our days aright O, Lord that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Ps. 90:12 In this episode, I talk about how to choose the best investments for our time, talents and treasure. 2020-08-2929 min
Hope SignalsThe Power of CommitmentThe writer of Hebrews said, "But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed..." Despite the messy world we live in, now more than ever we need to be pressing in to our kingdom advancing ideas. That takes commitment - getting out of the boat! In this episode we address the benefits of commitment and present two questions we should be asking right now.2020-08-1834 min
Hope SignalsFocus in the FogLets face it - life is foggy....very foggy. In our search for meaning, validation and certainty, we can lose our way. In this episode we talk about how important is to take the next step in our vision regardless of discouragement, uncertainty, distractions and the fog. If we spend ourselves on the right things, God's blessing is sure to follow.2020-08-1030 min
Hope SignalsFinding God in the Gaps"I wonder - how many situations that we would call disappointments, hassles, and setbacks might actually be the loving hand of God trying to slow us down for the sake of our souls, and so that we might receive him?" - John Eldredge, Get Your Life Back, Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad.
Most of life is spent in the gaps - or the transitions. Our world is currently in a massive transition between pre and post COVID-19. But we also experience all sorts of gaps personally throughout our time on earth. What do we do wi...2020-08-0436 min
Hope SignalsWhat time is it?Proverbs 20:4 tells us that a "sluggard does not plow in autumn, he will seek a harvest and have nothing." It's so important that we don't waste life's most precious commodity - TIME. So what time it is? What season are you in? What should you be devoting your efforts to. It's hard to answer that without understanding your reason for being - your purpose. In this episode we look at some biblical ways to discover who God created you to be and the contribution he created you to make. 2020-07-2133 min
Hope SignalsLiving Life in Tune Part 6: Field of EndeavorThe word "vocation" comes from the Latin meaning "calling." We all have different callings in different seasons of life. This episode specifically addresses one's career or job. If you aren't finding joy in the work of your hands perhaps you're out of tune. It's important to be faithful where you are but God also gives us permission to dream....and with God all things are possible.2020-07-1429 min
Hope SignalsLiving Life in Tune part 5: FriendshipThe older we get, the more isolated we can become. Proverbs 18:1 says, "Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment." When we don't take proactive steps to establish new friendships and maintain old friendships, we rob ourselves of many blessings. Yes, friendship is risky business, but in the words of Garth Brooks, "I could have missed the pain, but I'd have to miss the dance." In other words, the dance is worth it.2020-07-0632 min
Hope SignalsLiving Life in Tune part 4: FINANCEThe Bible talks a whole lot about money. Jesus said, "Where you're treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21. Generosity is our greatest weapon against greed which ultimately leads to a life of dissatisfaction. God wants us to live a satisfied life interdependent on one another. While generosity doesn't just mean giving money - finance is a huge test of the heart. Don't work to supply your needs. God's got that covered. Work so that you have something to share with others. "A generous person will prosper, those that refresh others will themselves be refreshed." Proverbs 11:252020-06-0933 min
Hope SignalsLiving Life in Tune part 3: FAMILY"No son lives until his father dies." That's a scary quote I heard a few months ago. The thought being that our kids never really feel free until they are released of their parent's expectations. I texted my son right away and said, "Dude, you go do you!" I'm no James Dobson but Suzan and I have managed to raise three now-grown rock stars that still enjoy spending time with us. I'm sure in 35 minutes of rambling this podcast will at least get you paying attention to your tuning when it comes to family. 2020-05-2635 min
Hope SignalsLiving Life in Tune Part 2: FITNESSThis is part two of a six-part series titled Living Life in Tune. Much like the strings on a guitar, we live life under tension. If we're playing hard, we will go out of tune. This episode is about keeping our fitness in tune. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. If we take care of our bodies we enjoy many benefits. In the episode, I'll talk about 7 Keys and 7 benefits to keeping our fitness in tune. (DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, a fitness expert or any thing of the sort - just a guy who h...2020-05-1137 min
Hope SignalsLiving Life in Tune Part 1: FAITHMuch like the strings on a guitar, we live life under tension. If we're playing hard, we will go out of tune. This episode is about keeping our faith in tune. 2020-05-0736 min
Hope SignalsBold as a LionProverbs 28:1 says, "The wicked flee when no one pursues them but the righteous are bold as a lion." Think about that? Lions don't struggle with insecurity, fear or an identity crisis. Lions also spend their time with other lions. In the episode we talk about how to stay inspired by choosing the right pride. 2020-04-2826 min
Hope SignalsPlugging in to Potential"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
Sometimes hope gets "put off" because it's misaligned. Our goal in life should be to grow into our potential and what we hope for (or desire) is key to whether that happens of not. How can we find the right place to put our hope? How can we use that hope to maximize our potential? 2020-04-2134 min
Hope SignalsPIVOT DON'T PANICMark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks, Shark Tank host, entrepreneur) recently talked about how great businesses will be born out this time of adversity. Now more than ever we need to be taking steps of faith toward our hopes & dreams. We want those steps to be blessed by God don't we? In this podcast I talk about making the kind of steps mentioned in Psalm 37:23-24:
The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his...2020-04-1330 min
Hope SignalsBIG HEARTJesus said, "I have compassion on the crowd...." Matthew 15:32 What a great time to let your light shine. We all have something to offer to Christ for the sake of others. It's in time like these that the size of our faith and the size of our heart is truly revealed. 2020-04-0717 min
Hope SignalsBIG EYESDo you have needs right now? Of course you do! And you need people to help you. Whether that means money, advice, encouragement, a job, etc., you and I need people to have "big eyes" toward us. Therefore, we need to have "big eyes" toward those we can help. Biblical principles hold true in every season.2020-03-3120 min
Hope SignalsTHE GOOD INFECTIONIn his book Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis referred to spreading the gospel like a "good infection." In the face of this very bad infection, let's be intent on spreading the good infection! Problem present possibilities! Obstacles create opportunities! God's stock market is not crashing. He still has all we need to accomplish what He would have us do in this moment!2020-03-2018 minHope SignalsTHERE'S A LION IN THE STREETS!These are crazy days but we are not powerless. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors. We do not have to hunker down with a survivalist mentality. As a matter of fact, this is the time to look for possibilities in the problems and opportunities in the obstacles!2020-03-1612 min
Hope SignalsGood Medicine: One Way to Rescue JoyProverbs 17:22 says, "A cheerful heart is good medicine but a broken spirit dries up the bones." All dream chasers experience highs and lows on the journey to success. Because we love what we do, there's an even greater risk of burnout - because we're always doing. Over time, even the highs can become mundane and monotonous. If we don't take intentional steps to avoid burnout, we can lose the joy in the journey. In this episode we talk about the need to separate to regenerate.2020-03-0918 min
Hope SignalsWhy We Need You To Win!One of the greatest gifts we can give is the gift of inspiration. When you win against all odds, you inspire others by proving it can be done! That's how we spread our impact and influence far beyond our own dreams and goals. David killed Goliath and it wasn't long before everybody was killing giants!2020-03-0320 min
Hope SignalsWHO AM I & WHY AM I HERE?Jim Rohn said, "If you think you know all the answers, you better ask different questions." Finding the right answers starts with asking the right questions. One of the most profound questions we can ask is "Who am I and why am I here?" Many spend their whole lives in an identity crisis. Something inside tells them, "There must be more to life than this." In this episode, we share the secret to discovering who you are and what God made you for.2020-02-2025 min
Hope SignalsSTATEGIC QUITTING (part 2)In his book, The Dip: A Little Book to Teach You When to Quit (and when to stick!) Seth Godin says, "The key to quitting successfully is quitting the right things at the right time." Vocational transitions can be stressful. In this episode, we share two more thoughts on how to quit well. 2020-02-1819 min
Hope SignalsSTRATEGIC QUITTING (part 1)"Winners never quit and quitters never win" isn't exactly true. There is a time for everything under heaven ....even quitting. Suzan joins me in this episode as we share some thoughts on when to make the bold decision to quit. 2020-02-1330 min
Hope SignalsLabor Pains: Birthing a DreamIf you hope to give birth to a worthwhile dream, it might hurt a little bit. Alas, Suzan joins me for this episode where we talk about some of the initial challenges in launching Life on the Verge. We also share a very obscure promise of God that encouraged us as we went stepped into our vision. We end with two tips to helped you in the pursuit of your dream!2020-02-0923 min
Hope SignalsFinding JOY in your WORKMost of us at some point in life wish we were doing a different kind of work. We think if we could just find the right work then we'd be joyful. In this episode we talk about why this is a bad plan.2020-02-0418 min
Hope SignalsOvercoming Condemnation: How to Keep it from Paralyzing Your PotentialHello sinners. In this episode we talk about how to keep condemnation from paralyzing your potential. 2020-01-3018 min
Hope SignalsDREAM KILLERS: Two Sure Fire Ways to Stall or Kill Your VisionStarting with the premise that you are pursuing a passion-producing vision, this episode warns against two things that will leave you in the wilderness or worse yet completely kill your dreams.2020-01-2922 min
Hope SignalsTHE MAMBA MINDSET: Winning vs SuccessVince Lombardi is famous for saying, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." We all want to win but oddly enough victory doesn't come by focusing on winning. In this episode, we pay tribute to Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant and examine one effective mindset of the elite athlete. We talk about ways we can apply that mindset to every endeavor.
2020-01-2820 minHope Signals"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," Three Ways to Change That!Are you stuck? Still not sure what you want to be when you grow up? The solution is closer than you think but it's gonna take a soul search & rescue mission to find it.2020-01-2516 minHope SignalsThe Way Up is Down: Three Steps Toward SignificanceMost of us want to make a difference in life. We already matter to God, but how can we matter more to others? 2020-01-2417 minHope SignalsThree Questions to Help with the Dream Chase"What do you want in life?" can be a tough question to answer. In this episode we'll break that question into three separate questions that will help you better define what you're after in life.2020-01-2315 minHope SignalsHow to Get "Ahead" in Life (plus four words you should never say)One of many biblical principles that bring promotion plus four words you should never ever say if you expect to advance in life. 2020-01-2214 minHope SignalsFinding Motivation (when you'd rather take a nap)It's hard to get moving in the off-season but that's exactly what we've got to do!2020-01-2003 min