Talking with Intention

The Practice of Loving: Building a Habit of Kindness

Mikell Collins and Walter Somerville delve into actionable love, emphasizing the importance of using time and resources to serve others. Inspired by Mike and Suzanne's selfless giving, they explore the joy found in helping others, the discipline needed to cultivate a giving attitude, and tapping into God's love for sustainable support. The episode highlights practical ways to bless others through gratitude, stewardship of resources, and spiritual gifts. Challenges of managing expectations related to finances and time are discussed, including personal anecdotes and strategies for aligning with God's plans. The conversation encourages finding a 'niche' in impacting others, illustrating the importance of progressive efforts in making meaningful community contributions. 00:00 Introduction to Actionable Love 00:36 Impressions from Friends' Acts of Kindness 01:40 The Challenge of Self-Sacrifice 03:00 Generosity in Older Generations 03:30 The Joy of Helping Others 04:40 Balancing Self-Care and Helping Others 07:47 Staying Connected to the Source of Love 11:08 Gratitude and Anxiety 13:06 Stewardship and Open-Handedness 15:33 Finding Joy in Helping Others 16:12 The Gift of Hospitality 17:12 Overcoming Personal Barriers 18:49 Strategies for Financial and Time Management 20:39 The Power of Prayer and Letting Go 22:26 Managing Expectations 25:27 Seeing People as People 27:19 Growing Through Discipline 28:43 Discovering Your Niche in Helping Others 29:37 The Importance of Helping Others

Living in Community

Community is an essential part of human life. How can we be better at forming communities? What makes a community go bad? This episode dives deep into the nature of community and some of the common problems that arise from living closely with other people.

Practical Patience.

Patience is often mistaken for apathy. In a society where time is money and the most successful people move the fastest, what are the benefits of patience? Can it really Help us in our daily lives? Thanks for listening to Talking With Intention. mwcollins.org email: mikel.w.collins@gmail.com

The Transforming Power of the Gospel (Ed Somerville)

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Stoicism

Stoicism has become very popular online. What is it exactly? People can have very different ideas about stoicism and how to implement it in our everyday lives. Walt and Mike talk about Stoicism and emotional maturity in this episode of Talking with Intention. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWIpod [https://www.facebook.com/TWIpod] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithintention/ [https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithintention/] Email us: Contact@mwcollins.org [Contact@mwcollins.org] More of Mikel’s work: www.mwcollins.org [http://www.mwcollins.org/] Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mwcollins [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mwcollins]