Thriving On Purpose Podcast

Reproducing more Kingdom Leaders, not just Christians   In church on Sunday, we are often told to teach our children daily about the Bible and about God. This, for sure, is something every believing parent should do. It is crucial to the spiritual development of our children.    But…   Is it enough to make your children into leaders?   While teaching them about God and Scriptures will make them more solid in their faith and understanding, sadly, it is no guarantee that they will grow strong in their leadership.    Let’s be honest… We’ve all met this type of believer: Christians who are loving, kind, and very deep in their knowledge of the Bible, and yet, who are zero in the areas of boldness, self-confidence, and leadership. These types of believers seem to rely on God, the Bible, and religion more as a crutch than as a source of empowerment.   Today, we’ll address eight key principles that will ensure that won’t be the case with your child. Eight key princ

How to become a better fit for God’s promotion   The other day while driving, I (Sebastien) thought of a quote I have heard many times over in my years of leadership training. The quote is the following:   “The position doesn’t make the leader, the leader makes the position.”   I know this to be true, especially in the corporate world.   But then my mind shifted to our position as Kingdom Citizens.    I thought about how God has given us, through faith, the highest position(s) that could ever be conferred upon humans.    So, if it’s true (and it is) that the leader makes the position, how can we, as believers, live up to this privileged position that God gave us and become the leaders we are meant to be? How can we… "Make this position"?   In this episode titled Five ways to fill your position in the Kingdom of God, we’ll give you the goods.   As you listen, always keep in mind that your life (and exalted scriptural position) is God’s gift to you, and that wh

Biblical declarations every Christian needs to improve their life  The Bible says in the book of Proverbs [18:21], “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”   Elsewhere we read: “By your words, you will be acquitted, and by your words, you will be condemned." ~ Matthew [12:37]   “From the fruit of their lips, people enjoy good things.” ~ Proverbs 13:2   The words we speak have power – tremendous God-given power! We were made in the image of God and when He speaks, it happens.   In a similar fashion, the words that proceed out of our mouths can come to pass. In the book of James, we are told that “With the tongue, we praise our Lord and Father, and with it, we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.”   For this reason, we must master our tongue not only to avoid calamity but in order to bring blessings to our own lives and to the lives of others. The best way

What Is In a Man's Heart?  The virtues, values, and strengths that enable good men to build lives that matter can be summed up by four distinct pillars.   Now, the definition of a pillar is as follows: A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building.   Men are intrinsically builders. Buildings, in order to be solid and stand the test of time, need to be upheld not just by a strong foundation, but by strong pillars as well.   But men are not just builders... but they are also buildings! The Bible tells us that we are 'the temple of the Holy Spirit'. As you know, temples have strong pillars - or else they would topple. In the same way, a man's heart must have strong pillars or else his life can be in ruins.   In this episode, we will examine the four pillars of a man's heart (based on a book by Stu Weber) and determine how these can be strengthened for God's glory.   Strengthen those four pillars and you'll be the man God wants you to

What differentiates the good leaders from the GREAT leaders? We often here the quote " True Leaders Don't Create Followers, They Create More Leaders". This is a very watered down quote.   True leadership is so much more and I'm going to give you a mental picture of what that looks like. You're going to see the results of great leaders at work and the true power of mentorship. So tune in! In This Episode You Will:     Learn what "True Leadership" looks like and feels like   Learn what attitude can stop you from ever becoming a great leader   Discover a new side to significance and see the real picture of what "True Leadership" looks like   Learn to focus on what matters down the road in life   Recommended Resources: Reading (Books or Kindle)...     https://amzn.to/2EyZ80A (Book: "A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring" by Coach John Wooden and Don Yaeger)   https://amzn.to/2VV8UQq (Book: "Twelve Pillars" by Ch

How to develop an abundance mindset   A scarcity mindset will break the team spirit your are trying to build.   A scarcity mindset stops us from building a thriving business because it let's fear creep in and all kinds of success hindering thoughts.   How do we develop an abundance mindset that is so contagious everyone around you can feel it?   Why is it crucial you develop an abundance mindset as a Kingdom Entrepreneur?   In This Episode You Will:     Learn why a scarcity mindset will destroy the team you are trying to build   Learn why so many businesses fail when a scarcity mindset is present   Discover what God has to say about abundance and how we should think as Kingdom Builders     Memorable Quotes and Verses:     "Abundance comes to people who expect abundance" - John C. Maxwell      " The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that th

Can we learn from the Proverbs 31 Woman in today's day and age? We are told as Christian Women to be like the Proverbs 31 Woman.   What do we know about her?   She was a woman of faith, that we know.   Loved by her family and husband, that we know.   Was she what we call today a Christian Mompreneur?   Can we learn from her way of life, her daily habits and her smarts?   Do they apply to today's modern way of life?     In This Episode You Will:   Learn why her family loved her so dearly   Find out how smart and wise she really was   Discover her Entrepreneurial nature, that is overlooked by most churches   Discover detailed insights and great examples for the Christian Mompreneurs of today who want to do business, but don't want to hurt their family in the process.   Learn how to get rid of some mom guilt if you are already a Mompreneur   Memorable Verse: Proverbs [31:10]-31 T

How do you create great content that serves your audience and keeps them coming back for more?   As we all know Marketing is Queen, and Content is King..   This week, we want to help you create content your audience will LOVE you for!   We are going to spill our secrets to creating amazing content for your podcast.   After you listen to this episode you will have tons of ideas, marketing insights, you will know how to find your audience, and you will no longer be able to give excuses like;   I have no clue what to talk about I'm running out of ideas Podcasting is overwhelming I don't know what my audience wants to hear I don't know how to serve my audience through my podcast   We are going to make things simple for you and we will even talk to you about our podcasting journey and what platform we recommend.   In This Episode You Will:   Learn the importance of quality content vs quantity   Find out different ways to underst

Building Influence Online (Social Media)   We are part of a social era that teaches us to conform to this world, that being vulnerable, raw and real is the best way to build your business online, right?   Are you being taught a method that is displeasing to your Father in heaven?   Is this social media method destroying your Influence as a Leader?   Where do you draw the line?   You want to please God but you're not sure what a Kingdom Entrepreneur should look like in this social media era of online Influencers...   There are two main trends taught on social media nowadays in order to gain followers in today’s market:   One is to show yourself in the raw and as vulnerable. The problem with this approach is that some go too far and lay out all their dirty laundry (i.e. sins) in the open. In doing so, they claim they’re only human and that it’s o.k. because people can relate to them better this way. According to many experts, this method makes your follow

Learning to discern the spirit of poverty   For decades, even centuries, a spirit of poverty has invaded the Church. What is a spirit of poverty, you ask?   Simply this: A spirit of poverty is a collective and religious mindset that believes the following:   The poor are virtuous, the rich are sinful God doesn’t want you to be wealthy Having money will lead you to hell Jesus was poor and so should you   In this episode, we will take a biblical look at what some have called "The Prosperity Gospel" to find out if riches really do lead to vice, or if we were only taught so.   We will also discuss the financial situation of our savior during His ministry and find out if He was really as poor as advertised.   In the end, you will find out that as a Christian Entrepreneur, having money is not only necessary, but a very real and useful thing in order to fulfill your unique God-given assignment. After all, there is a reason why: God delights in the prosperity of H

The Higher Calling for Kingdom Entrepreneurs  In this episode we're going to tackle the "6 Stepping Stones" that Christian Entrepreneurs who start with nothing have to go through in order to build a life that truly matters- A Life of Kingdom Significance! This will definitely give you a breakthrough and help you understand which stepping stone you are on, and give you the direction you need to reach God's Ultimate Goal for your life.   In This Episode You Will:  Learn the pros and cons found in each stage.   Learn the meaning of true Success   Discover the 5 main differences between Success and Significance   Understand the threefold Characteristics of Kingdom Significance   Understand God's Ultimate Goal for your life   Memorable Quotes and Verses:    "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar   Many have accepted their lives, and are not leading their lives.   "Stability leads to instability

The joy of trusting God as your Father   Jesus taught His disciples concerning little children that “Of such is the Kingdom of God”. We’ve heard this account many times and most of us think we understand what it means to be “as little children.” In fact, many of us think we do have childlike faith. But do we really? As we go through life, life happens. Our negative experiences, relationships, and trials take a toll on us. As we grow into adulthood, we become, well... adulterated. Meaning, we get corrupted and lose our childlikeness. In order to have childlike faith, many of us need to "unlearn" what we have learned, about faith, and about God - our Father.  So, in this episode, we’ll take an indepth look at the best faith teachers out there: Children.   How do they behave, think, see, conduct themselves?   As you will see, it’s one thing to “let go of childish things” in order to mature, but quite another to become too adult, as in… adulterated. &nbs

5 Stepping Stones to Kingdom Faith (Developing Kingdom Faith- Part 2)   Do you have a faith that can move mountains? As Kingdom Entrepreneurs, we should all have Kingdom-sized Faith! But, what are the requirements in order to have a faith that says to this mountain, "Be removed and be cast into the sea?"   In this important episode, we give you 5 Stepping Stones to Kingdom Faith. Why?   Because as citizens of the Kingdom of God, having a faith that works should be the norm, not the exception. Besides, you can rest assured that a faith that works is God's will for His children.   So, grab your note pad and get ready to dig deeper in your understanding of Kingdom Faith, so that you can climb higher in the assignment God gave you.   In this Episode You Will:   Understand what Faith is first and foremost Find out what one of the main hindrances to your faith is Discover why Jesus had amazing results when he cast out demons or healed people

God's Kingdom Purpose For Man Series- Part 7 "Understanding how to move mountains"   Do you have faith that can move mountains? If not, rest assured - you're not alone. Developing Kingdom faith is a process that most Christians struggle with. We can either seek solutions, or explain it away. We (Elisabeth and I) chose the former. While we, as believers, were all given a "measure of faith", it's what we do with that measure of faith that will determine what we accomplish for the King. So, in this episode, we'll teach you just how you can have the same faith as Paul, Peter, and Moses - and just like them obtain miraculous results in your life. They too were given a measure of faith, but they understood the dynamics and daily working out of their faith. And that, dear friends, is what makes the difference between moving mountains... or moving molehills.   In this episode you will:   Recognize the excuses most believers use to ration

Watership Down: Solutions for the Reluctant Leader   As a Christian leader and entrepreneur, do you ever doubt yourself, your abilities, or your decisions? There are two types of leaders in the world, those who doubt themselves at times, and those who lie. Here is a fact: Good leaders experience self-doubt at times. It's one of the most common and normal experiences in leadership, and yet, it's rarely talked about. Of course, as a leader, self-doubt is something you should aim to overcome.   Too much self-doubt will paralyze your effectiveness and credibility as a leader. However, none at all will make you do things you might later regret. In this episode, we'll examine the many ramifications of self-doubt in leadership. We'll consider what it is and what it does, but most of all, we'll give you the goods on how to overcome it! Because, after all, that's what overcomers do. Oh, and I almost forgot... This whole teaching will be based on an animated children's classic with not-too-fluffy bun

What You Need to Know as a Citizen of the Kingdom of God Did you know that as a Kingdom citizen, you were appointed as an ambassador for the King of the Universe? This is just one of the many majestic titles and positions God the Father has freely bestowed upon you at the moment of your salvation.   This week, as we continue our two-part series about The 12 Characteristics of the Kingdom of God. You will be blessed, fortified, encouraged, and empowered!   In this episode, you will get much more insight about what was conferred to you by the King. You will understand more about your status, position, and authority in His Kingdom. This teaching will impact your soul, lift your spirit, and yes, even change your life!   Remember: In order for you to understand how to operate in the Kingdom of God, you need to understand how the Kingdom of God operates. This is the purpose of this episode and the previous one.   But that's not all...   What we teach you here will also

God's Kingdom Purpose For Man Series- Part 5 Many have been wanting more understanding about what a Kingdom is, what living in one means, and... what difference does it make to have a King instead of a President or Prime Minister? To answer these questions, and more, we begin a two-part series this week about The 12 Characteristics of the Kingdom of God. Why? Because in order for you to understand how to operate in the Kingdom of God, you need to understand how the Kingdom of God operates. So far, in the "God's Kingdom Purpose for Man" series, we have considered many factors about the Kingdom of God. However, for many, understanding what a Kingdom is and what it entails for them remains blurry. In this week's episode, we will shed some much needed light into defining what a Kingdom is, what it means to have a King, and how we, as citizens, are to operate in His Kingdom. Long Live The King! In This Episode You Will:   Learn what Jesus mean't when He said "Occ

God is good ... all the time! God is good... all the time! We say it, all the time, but do we really mean it?   Yes, God is good, most definitely, and in this 4th episode of God's Kingdom Purpose for Man, we'll prove it!   How?   We'll dig deep into how the problems of life, pain, and suffering do not originate with God or His will for us.   We'll also examine how our false beliefs, corrupt understanding, and lack of faith have lead us into believing lies about our good good Father in Heaven.   In the end, you will understand (and hopefully believe) that you cannot have what heaven has unless you think like heaven thinks.   So, you wanna move mountains? Sure you do. Who wouldn't?   But, the Bible says you need mustard seed-size faith to do so. And for that, you need to really believe that... God is good, all the time.   It all starts here!   P.S.: If you haven't listened to the first episode of this Epic teaching series about God's Kingdom

The misunderstood Gospel of Jesus-Christ In part part three of the"God's Kingdom Purpose for Man" teaching series, we dive deep into the "Gospel of the Kingdom" that our Lord was so consumed by in the synoptic gospels. If you haven't listened to the 1st Episode of this series, it is crucial you start there: https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/e31-gods-kingdom-purpose-for-man-dominion/ (Episode 31)   The word "Gospel" means "Good News". And yet, the gospel of Jesus Christ is one of the most misunderstood teachings within today's Church.   So, what was "The Good News" according to Jesus? Your understanding of the "Good News" will be revolutionized and will send you on your way full of joy, empowerment, and expectation.   Because, after all, this is what good news is supposed to do. In This Episode You Will:   Find out what Jesus said His purpose was Discover what Jesus' mission statement was Learn how the "traditions of men" have corrupted the full Gospel of J

The fall of man and the covenants of God The Kingdom of God was the most prevalent teaching of Jesus during His earthly ministry, even after His resurrection.   So, what does this all mean for today's believer? What does it entail... for YOU? In this second episode of the 'God's Kingdom Purpose for Man' series, we'll continue laying a knowledge foundation by addressing the implications of the fall of man and the subsequent covenants of God.   You'll see that God was not only prepared in case man fell, but you'll also get a much clearer understanding of what lengths He went through to rescue us from ourselves. And, if you haven't listened to episode 31 yet, make sure you listen to it before listening to this one. You will Learn:   How man lost his dominion on the earth How man inherited a sinful state from birth How death, suffering and sickness came into the earth realm How painful toil and sweat became our lot All of creation fell along with ma