Navigate My Gift Episode 29 l Leaders l Jordyn

Navigate My Gift Episode 29 l Leaders l Jordyn

Carrying the Leader's Backpack: Jordyn's Journey to God-Guided Leadership. Hey friends — in this episode we sit down with Jordyn, a 25-year-old with a leader gift who walked us through how she discovered her charisma through the Navigate course and how she’s learning to steward it. She thought she might be a giver or servant at first, but the course helped her see the leader gift in a whole new light. Jordyn talks honestly about the weight and responsibility of leadership — the backpack she wears feels comfortable but heavy at times — and how she balances confidence with humility by staying submitted to the Lord. She uses the Moses story to describe her own sense of unworthiness and how obedience and faith have been more important than having it all figured out. We get practical real-life moments: managing people older than her at a job, navigating resistance when folks don’t want to be led, and the temptation to go it alone. Jordyn’s go-to practices are simple but powerful — ask for feedback, bring decisions to prayer, delegate, let others in, and remember that criticism often isn’t personal but a reaction to what’s being led through you. If you’re exploring a spiritual gift or wondering how to lead well, Jordyn encourages you to stay in the Word, take life one step at a time, and be obedient to what God is asking of you. Leadership isn’t about self-promoting; it’s about humble service, constant submission, and trusting that God will use your gift in ways bigger than you imagine.

Navigate My Gift Episode 28 l Givers l Caleb The Real Estate Guy

Giver's Edge: Caleb’s Secrets to Faith, Family & Focus. Friends, meet Caleb, a real estate guy whose story is equal parts hustle and heart. He grew up in church, found a real, life-changing faith in his 20s, and over the last several years has learned how to lean into the gift God gave him: the giver gift. What that looks like for Caleb is intentional stewardship of time, energy, and relationships — plus a whole lot of faith. He used to juggle 17 businesses and learned the hard way that good ideas can become a trap if you don’t protect your time. The turning point was pruning: saying no to noise, focusing on the one company he’s called to steward, and letting trusted people run the others. The result? Freedom, creativity, and space for God to move in both his work and family life. Caleb’s practical routines are simple and powerful — own your morning, give God the first hour, protect your family as the priority, and reserve your energy for big decisions. He’s disciplined about saying yes only when the reasons are solid and letting others handle details he doesn’t need to micromanage. But don’t mistake his structure for coldness. Underneath the spreadsheets and plans is a deeply relational heart. Caleb shows up for people in their suffering, brings tangible help, and walks with them through grief. He believes faith is a driver for action — that audacious, contagious “we can do this now” confidence that rallies people to make things happen. If you think you might be a giver, Caleb’s advice is to look back at your story: where have you naturally stewarded well? Lean into those strengths, learn other people’s gifts, and keep doing the interior work — the relationship, spiritual, and emotional work — that makes your giving sustainable and meaningful. He wraps it all up with prayer: asking God to help givers steward their gift well and to keep Jesus at the center. It’s practical, personal, and hopeful — a reminder that leaning into who you are can ripple out to help others in ways you might never expect.

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.