The Navigate My Gift Podcast

Navigate My Gift Episode 27 l Exhorters l Garrett

Exhorter's Heart: From Mountaintops to Valleys. Join us on Navigate My Gift as Garrett, an exhorter, pulls back the curtain on what it really feels like to live with this gift—the electrifying highs, the gut-punch lows, and the tender heart that fuels it all. From discovering his gift in high school to how it shaped relationships, marriage, and ministry, Garrett gets candid about what energizes him (connection, affirmation, shared experiences) and what derails him (shame, isolation, unexpressed tension). He talks about creative bursts, the speed of his ideas, and how his heart being "on" or "off" directly affects his presence and creativity. We dig into practical rhythms—leaning on the right people, choosing inner circles, leaning into prayer and solitude—and the power of naming shame and bringing it to the Lord. This episode is full of warmth, humor, vulnerability, and a powerful reminder of how empathy and encouragement can both lift and wound. Perfect for exhorters and anyone who loves or leads them, this conversation offers honest hope, tools for repair, and a prayerful send-off for those navigating their own highs and lows.

Navigate My Gift Episode 26 l Teachers l Joe the Pastoral Counselor

Joe: Teaching, Healing, and the Shepherd's Heart. Ben sits down with his dear friend Joe to unpack his path from military leader to compassionate counselor and teacher. Joe walks us through how his childhood, the structure of the military, and heading through recovery shaped a teaching gift that's equal parts theological insight and tender empathy. We dive into how scripture really lands when your mind and heart are both invited in — from Psalm 23's shepherd imagery to the messy, redemptive work of recovery. Expect storywork, practical wisdom for younger teachers, deep joys of pastoral counseling, and the gladness of giving what you've been given away. This conversation is warm, vulnerable, and full of hope — the kind that comes when someone has been held, healed, and now helps others do the same.   Learn more about Dignity Counseling Collective https://www.dignitycounselingcollective.com [https://www.dignitycounselingcollective.com]   Contact Joe joe@dignitycc.com (920) 920-3880

Navigate My Gift Episode 25 l Servants l Brian

The Hidden Power of Serving: Brian’s Journey Within the Teacher Profession as a Servant Gift. Brian talks about discovering and living out his spiritual gift of service. We trace his path from thinking he was a teacher or leader to embracing servant-hearted ministry at school, church retreats, and in family life. Expect honest stories about hospitality, hands-on serving moments, and how serving builds relationships. The conversation covers practical takeaways: how to discern your gift, the "shadow" side of serving (resentment and over-committing), setting healthy boundaries and intentional "yeses," the importance of rest, and the role of community and mentorship. Brian also reflects on masculinity and faith, and closes with a prayer for servants seeking clarity and renewal. Brian also helps servants see beyond serving. As Brian said, "The gift will lead toward the way we are created to be in relationship." The servant gift does bless in the practical, but it leads to the relational as well. Both are so deeply  important.

Navigate My Gift Episode 24 l Prophets l Sydney

When the Fire Burns: Navigating the Prophet Gift with Sydney Join Ben and our guest Sydney as they explore what it means to carry the prophet spiritual gift—its struggles, wins, and how to tell God’s prompting apart from personal emotion. Topics include learning your gifting, praying before you speak, biblical roots for prophetic care, shepherding the church, and practical examples of discernment and reconciliation. Expect honest stories about mistakes and growth, guidance for younger prophets, the role of Scripture in prophetic life, and reflections on loss as a prophetic voice leaves the community.

Navigate My Gift Episode 23 l Mercy l Desi

Mercy in the Mountains: Desi’s Journey from Exterminator to Soul Care. Join us in a snowy Montana morning as Ben interviews Desi about discovering his mercy charisma gift and how that calling reshaped his life—from blue‑collar jobs and sales to serving staff and leaders at Refuge. The conversation traces his early instincts to help, surprising past as an exterminator, and how everyday roles revealed his gift long before he named it. Topics include the practical work Desi leads at Refuge (the Servant Academy), one‑on‑one check‑ins with young staff, building discipleship through care and action plans, partnership with Wild at Heart, and candid stories of spiritual warfare and deliverance prayer. He also shares how men can balance masculine strength with compassionate vulnerability and the emotional costs of carrying others’ struggles. Men can have the mercy charisma gift as often as women do, while allowing God to blend their masculinity with compassion.  Expect personal stories, practical mentoring tools, encouragement for young men seeking purpose, and a reminder that God’s timing and community shape growth—plus book and podcast recommendations for those wanting to go deeper. Desi's interview on Wild At Heart Podcast can be found here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-at-heart/id260843816?i=1000759488177]