Faith Matters Podcast

Faith Matterw with Brian and Andi HaleBreathing Room by Sandra StanleyTrusting God instead of gritting our teeth and pushing past our limits is the way to finally, permanently find breathing room. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? PSALM 56:3‭-‬4

Faith Matters with Brian and Andi HaleBreathing Room by Sandra StanleyThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.PSALM 23:1‭-‬3In the chaotic everyday pace of meetings, events, obligations, carpooling kids, caring for parents, serving others, finding “me time,” running errands, running across town, running myself ragged, and running out of energy . . . I sometimes want to literally “lie down in green pastures,” or sit “beside quiet waters.” (Though I’d settle for just a cup of coffee on the back porch. You too?)We need breathing room.Breathing room is the space between your pace and your limit.

Faith Matters with Brian and Andi HaleChasing Failure by Ryan LeakLet failure remind you that you are getting closer and closer every day to achieving what you once thought was impossible.

Faith Matters with Brian and Andi HaleChasing Faliure by Ryan Leak Doing the right thing for the right reason is like failure insurance. In the process of failing, try to treat people well and do everything with a high level of integrity.

Faith Matters with Brian and Andi HaleChasing Failure by Ryan LeakWe can fight against shame in three key areas: our expectation of perfection, the temptation to shame others, and the way we talk to ourselves.

Faith Matterw with Brian and Andi HaleChasing Failure by Ryan LeakGod has created each of us with a deep need to do something of great significance—something to reach our full potential and help others reach theirs as well.