How to Know You're Ready for Success

Keeping Christian Love Simple With Ahmard Vital

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! WANT TO JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads [https://www.threads.net/@faithfulontheclock] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/faithfulontheclock.bsky.social] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FaithfulOnTheClock] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/FaithfulOnTheClock/_created/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithfulontheclock/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12553140/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTd7TlEvHAor9wjStiy_YA] In this episode... Keeping Christian Love Simple With Ahmard Vital https://faithfulontheclock.com/keeping-christian-love-simple-with-ahmard-vital Work might be complex, but loving people while you do your job shouldn’t be. In Episode 153 of Faithful on the Clock, guest Ahmard Vital helps us get back to loving with simplicity. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:39] - Welcome/Ahmard’s background [03:14] - What is “overcomplicated” and how to keep it simple [06:13] - Why we need to slow down to simplify in our faith [11:40] - Advice for people struggle to slow down because they think “I have to do it” about tasks or requests [16:18] - Learning to respond to God instead of people; how loving others connects to giving time to God [22:22] - What holds people back from taking small opportunities to love others [27:22] - Overcoming the awkwardness of initial interactions and the neurology of learning people are safe [33:11] - Responding even when it is difficult out of empathy [45:56] - Unlearning previous ways of thinking to be able to love better; being willing to take unscheduled opportunities and how God can use them for life-or-death care [54:51] - Making a conscious choice to pay attention and be aware of people and their needs [58:31] - God as a God of abundance; why it’s important to celebrate others and the good going on in their lives [01:08:17] - How to connect with and find out more about Ahmard [01:10:03] - Prayer [01:11:07] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: * Small, everyday interactions can have life-changing impact. * You don’t need a platform to make a difference — you need presence. * Faith (or values) isn’t scheduled; it shows up in unscripted moments. * Consistency in small actions builds real trust over time. * People are often struggling more than they appear. * Love is expressed through attention, not complexity. * Scarcity thinking around celebration (someone else wins = you lose) is false. * Celebration and connection — fruits of love — are antidotes to isolation and fear. * Home - Ahmard Vital [https://ahmardvital.com] CTAs: * Think about the last small interaction you had today. Did you treat it like it mattered? * This week, choose one small moment each day to intentionally show up for someone. What’s coming up next: Juggling work and parenting is tough stuff. In Episode 154, guest Olaolu Ogunyemi joins Faithful on the Clock to offer encouragement and discuss what’s necessary to parent the next generation of leaders. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock [https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/faithfulontheclock] Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock [https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/support] Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com [https://faithfulonthclock.com/] features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including * social media archives, * previously published faith-based articles, * original blogs, * inspirational videos, * episode teasers and replays * exclusive faith-based essays and articles, * exclusive videos * exclusive audio * exclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

How to Know You're Ready for Success

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! WANT TO JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads [https://www.threads.net/@faithfulontheclock] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/faithfulontheclock.bsky.social] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FaithfulOnTheClock] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/FaithfulOnTheClock/_created/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithfulontheclock/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12553140/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTd7TlEvHAor9wjStiy_YA] In this episode... How to Know You're Ready for Success https://faithfulontheclock.com/how-to-know-youre-ready-for-success You want success like any professional. But do you have the right attitude and spiritual posture to handle it? Episode 152 of Faithful on the Clock explores. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:42] - Episode focusing — approaching success spiritually, not logistically [01:30] - You’re Ready Point #1 — You’re ready for success when you don’t let success be the thing that defines you. [02:51] - You’re Ready Point #2 — You’re ready for success when you’re willing to sacrifice success once you have it. [04:13] - You’re Ready Point #3 — You’re ready for success when you know what the success serves. [06:15] - You’re Ready Point #4 — You’re ready for success when you have the right safeguards. [07:53] - Summary and invitation to add to the list via LinkedIn [08:13] - Prayer [08:48] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: 1. Success readiness is spiritual, not just logistical. Most people prepare for success through strategy—degrees, systems, networks. But true readiness is about your heart posture and alignment with God before success ever arrives. 2. Identity must exist apart from achievement. If success defines you, it will distort both your relationships and your calling. You’re only ready when you know who you are without what you’ve done—and can carry that identity through change. 3. You must be willing to release success. Using the Abraham and Isaac parallel: if you’re not willing to surrender what you’ve built, then success has already become an idol. Readiness means holding success with open hands. 4. Success must serve a larger mission. If you don’t know what success is for, it becomes directionless and ultimately meaningless. Success is not the goal—it’s a tool that should clearly connect to your deeper “why.” 5. Safeguards determine sustainability. You need: * People who ground you, offer wisdom, and keep you aligned * Habits that protect your relationship with God and your well-being Without these, success becomes destabilizing instead of fruitful. CTAs: 1. Do a readiness check. Ask yourself honestly: If success came tomorrow, would it strengthen or destabilize me? Identify one area (identity, surrender, mission, or safeguards) that needs attention. 2. Define what your success serves. Write one sentence: “If I succeed, it will allow me to ______.” If you can’t answer that clearly, pause before pushing forward. 3. Put one safeguard in place this week. Reach out to a wise person or recommit to a grounding habit (prayer, rest, reflection). Don’t wait until success tests you—build the structure now. What’s coming up next: Are we making Christian love too complex? Guest Ahmard Vital joins Faithful on the Clock to share why we need to get back to simplicity and what that looks like in practice at work. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock [https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/faithfulontheclock] Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock [https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/support] Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com [https://faithfulonthclock.com/] features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including * social media archives, * previously published faith-based articles, * original blogs, * inspirational videos, * episode teasers and replays * exclusive faith-based essays and articles, * exclusive videos * exclusive audio * exclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

Communication That Connects and Serves With Danny Brassell

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! WANT TO JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads [https://www.threads.net/@faithfulontheclock] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/faithfulontheclock.bsky.social] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FaithfulOnTheClock] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/FaithfulOnTheClock/_created/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithfulontheclock/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12553140/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTd7TlEvHAor9wjStiy_YA] In this episode... Communication That Connects and Serves With Danny Brassell https://faithfulontheclock.com/communication-that-connects-and-serves-with-danny-brassell Your story has value to others — and to God. In Episode 151, speaking coach and educator Danny Brassell offers tips on how to effectively share it. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:40] - Danny’s background [04:02] - The biggest mistakes Danny sees in speaking [06:57] - Danny’s introduction and RAP strategies for relating to and impressing audiences [10:12] - Danny’s experience of going off script, feeling God’s pleasure, and having God give him what to say [14:49] - How to infuse humor into your speeches and presentations [22:24] - What Danny has taken away from Jesus’ storytelling [27:39] - Connecting with audiences through single moments or stories to get them to want more [29:49] - How to read Scripture without getting overwhelmed, based on Danny’s educational experience [40:39] - Danny’s book projects [43:00] - Thoughts on Job, being refined by God, and how to approach God in prayer [47:21] - Prayer/Danny’s offer [49:46] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: * People struggle most with two things in speaking: bragging too much and giving too many calls to action. * Share failures, not just successes. That’s what makes you relatable and trustworthy. * Give one clear call to action. Too many options confuse people and lower follow-through. * Use RAP (relatable, authority, and purpose) to connect quickly. * Relatability comes from everyday experiences. Not big, impressive achievements. * You don’t have to be perfect — just practice. Great speaking comes from repetition. * Humor helps, especially when it’s self-aware. You don’t need to be a comedian—just be real. * Use stories, not just information. Stories are what people remember. * Aim to leave people feeling better. Joy and hope are powerful goals when you speak. * Jesus modeled powerful communication through stories and humility. * Sometimes the best words come through you, not from you. Be open to being used by God. * You only need one moment or one story to connect deeply with someone. * There’s no single “right” way to read the Bible. Just start and stay engaged. * The Bible meets you where you are. It speaks to real-life struggles and questions. * Faith grows through relationship, not perfection. Be honest, curious, and consistent. * God can redeem anything. Your story — no matter what it includes — still has value. * You already have something worth sharing. Your story can make an impact. * Unlock the Blueprint to Transform Your Story into a Powerful Business Growth Tool [https://freestoryguide.com] * Dr. Danny Brassell – Literacy, Leadership & Keynotes for Schools [https://dannybrassell.com] CTAs: * Take one piece of your story this week — and share it with someone. Not the polished version. The real one. See what happens. * Say yes to one opportunity to speak, write, or encourage someone. What’s coming up next: Everyone wants success. Episode 152 of Faithful on the Clock helps you determine whether you’re truly ready for it. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock [https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/faithfulontheclock] Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock [https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/support] Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com [https://faithfulonthclock.com/] features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including * social media archives, * previously published faith-based articles, * original blogs, * inspirational videos, * episode teasers and replays * exclusive faith-based essays and articles, * exclusive videos * exclusive audio * exclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.

Building From the Ashes of Negative Life Experiences With Laurette Willis

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Building From the Ashes of Negative Life Experiences With Laurette Willis https://faithfulontheclock.com/building-from-the-ashes-of-negative-life-experiences-with-laurette-willis Pain and mistakes? Dr. Laurette Willis joins us in Episode 150 of Faithful on the Clock to show how they can become a foundation for serving God. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:45] - Laurette’s career background [04:50] - Laurette’s life background [10:53] - How Laurette’s struggles showed up at work [17:07] - What to look for in others who might be struggling [27:25] - The difficulty of asking for help as a high performer [31:05] - The difficulty of asking for help even when not a high performer; addressing self talk [38:51] - Addressing the negative thoughts we might have about God [49:51] - Laurette’s ventures and offerings [53:11] - Whether Laurette would have changed anything in her past [60:59] - Prayer [64:11] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: * Pain can become purpose when surrendered to God. God often uses our deepest wounds as the starting point for ministry and service. Willis’ ministries were built from her own experiences with trauma, addiction, and emotional eating. Instead of hiding the past, she turned it into a platform to help others heal. * Coping mechanisms often mask deeper emotional wounds. People may appear successful or high-performing at work while quietly struggling with destructive coping habits. The real issue usually isn’t the behavior—it’s the unresolved emotional pain underneath. * High performers often struggle to admit they need help. For people whose identity is tied to achievement, admitting weakness or asking for help can feel terrifying. This fear can create a dangerous cycle of striving harder, hiding struggles, increasing stress, and deepening dependence on coping mechanisms. Healing often begins with surrender—acknowledging that you cannot fix everything through performance alone. * Struggling coworkers are often identified by behavior, not performance. Someone may still be hitting quotas and performing well professionally while quietly suffering. Warning signs are often relational rather than productivity-based: emotional distance, withdrawing, wearing a mask, and pushing people away. Compassionate connection — simply letting someone know they are seen and cared for—can make a profound difference. * The battle often begins with our self-talk. Willis explains that negative internal dialogue shapes behavior and outcomes. Self-talk → beliefs → attitude → feelings → actions → results. If someone wants different results, the change must begin at the level of thought patterns. * Renewing the mind changes both spiritual and neurological pathways. Through neuroscience and Scripture, Willis describes how people can retrain their thinking. By replacing destructive thoughts with truth, individuals can literally reshape neural pathways and create healthier emotional responses. “Take every thought captive.” (2 Corinthians 10:4–5) * Healing requires changing how we see both ourselves and God. Many people carry distorted beliefs: “God loves others but not me.”; “I’ve made too many mistakes.”; “I’m not worthy of grace.” True transformation requires correcting both negative beliefs about ourselves and false assumptions about God’s character. * Slowing down is essential to spiritual clarity. Constant busyness can block emotional and spiritual awareness. Simple moments of stillness—pausing, noticing small joys, or sitting quietly with God—create space for reflection, prayer, and healing. * Freedom often begins when someone feels safe enough to be honest. People struggling with addiction or shame may desperately want help but feel unable to admit it. What helps most often is non-judgmental listening, simple invitations to connect, and small acts of compassion. Even one supportive person can help break the cycle. * Your past does not disqualify you — it can become the foundation for good. You don’t have to erase your past mistakes. You can build something meaningful from them. What once looked like failure can become the very thing God uses to help others. * Meditation Kit [https://meditationkit.com] * Christian Weight Loss Kit [https://christianweightlosskit.com] * Personal Transformation Coaching [https://drlaurette.net] CTAs: * If there’s something in your past you wish you could erase, consider this: What if the very thing you’re most ashamed of could someday become the thing that helps someone else heal? * Most people who are struggling don’t show it in obvious ways. They keep performing or producing. Look past the performance for subtle signs of trouble — both in yourself and in the people around you. * Pay attention to one sentence you repeat to yourself when things get hard. Then ask: Is that voice truth, or is it something that’s been shaping my choices without me realizing it? What’s coming up next: What does it take to communicate a message powerfully for God? Episode 151 of Faithful on the Clock welcomes guest Danny Brassell to equip you. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock [https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/faithfulontheclock] Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock [https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/support] Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com [https://faithfulonthclock.com/] features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including * social media archives, * previously published faith-based articles, * original blogs, * inspirational videos, * episode teasers and replays * exclusive faith-based essays and articles, * exclusive videos * exclusive audio * exclusive in-depth devotionals. 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Managing Stress Without Losing Calling With Pat Welsh

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God! WANT TO JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA? We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms! Threads [https://www.threads.net/@faithfulontheclock] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/faithfulontheclock.bsky.social] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FaithfulOnTheClock] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/FaithfulOnTheClock/_created/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithfulontheclock/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12553140/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTd7TlEvHAor9wjStiy_YA] In this episode... Managing Stress Without Losing Calling With Pat Welsh https://faithfulontheclock.com/managing-stress-without-losing-calling-with-pat-welsh In Episode 149 of Faithful on the Clock, speaker and law enforcement officer Pat Welsh offers tips and insights for how to deal with stress even in the most difficult jobs. Timestamps: [00:04] - Intro [00:38] - Pat’s background and experience [02:39] - Pat’s integration of faith and work [04:47] - Feeling obligated toward law enforcement and meeting unique purpose [06:55] - Reconciling being in a stressful job or situation with the story of Job [17:34] - Why our identity is not what we do; our “life sentence” [23:42] - How Pat’s job influenced his marriage; advice for managing how your work influences the stress others experience [28:55] - Delegating and facing the fears underneath not doing everything yourself [42:51] - How the business world trains us to be on edge; addressing work culture to address stress [51:53] - Practical recommendations for managing stress as we adjust work culture to be healthier [01:01:32] - How to get in touch with Pat/Prayer [01:03:50] - Outro/What’s coming up next Key takeaways: * Stress has biblical precedent, and it is not evidence that God is absent. As the stories of Job and Jesus in the garden show, God often sits with us even in our most stressful hour. God does not create our suffering to test us, but can use it to rebuke the Devil and strengthen our faith. * Calling often includes high stakes environments. In this sense, leadership is less about position and more about influence and impact. * Faith calls believers to live out the unique purpose God created them for. This might mean we carry a significant stress load, but rejecting being a “photocopy” increases our impact. * Stress around our calling or work often comes from trying to control what belongs to God. If we accept His sovereignty, the stress we might encounter is often reduced. * Our work doesn’t just influence our own stress. It can influence the stress of those we care about. We can be loving to others by staying aware of this influence and working intentionally to examine our habits and goals. * We can use practical strategies to manage stress even as we intentionally work to improve work environments that lead to anxiety. * Pat Welsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-82b79490/] * Warrior Servant Leadership Podcast [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com] CTAs: * Reflect about your work tasks and obligations. Identify what produces the most stress and select 1-3 strategies you can proactively use to regulate yourself. * Have a candid discussion with your loved ones about how your work might be causing them stress and what you can all do to minimize the damage. What’s coming up next: Stress can lead us into unhealthy coping mechanism and poor choices. But in Episode 150 of Faithful on the Clock, Laurette Willis shows us how to transform our mistakes into a new foundation for our work. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you. patreon.com/faithfulontheclock [https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/faithfulontheclock] Give a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too. Support Faithful on the Clock [https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/support] Visit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com [https://faithfulonthclock.com/] features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, including * social media archives, * previously published faith-based articles, * original blogs, * inspirational videos, * episode teasers and replays * exclusive faith-based essays and articles, * exclusive videos * exclusive audio * exclusive in-depth devotionals. Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.