Are you struggling to let go and trust God? Eric takes an introspective look at what it means to surrender control and place faith in God's plan. He talks about Abraham's story of being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, which serves as an example for us all. Join Eric on this journey of reflection and insight as he discovers how trusting God can help transform our lives. Unlock your faith today!
Are you feeling stuck in a waiting period and unsure of how things will turn out? Or perhaps you are caught in the middle of a storm and need a glimpse of hope to move forward? Join us on this week's episode of the Faithful Servant Podcast, where we explore the power of God to carry us through challenging times. Discover what can help you stay afloat during your toughest moments and learn to put your hope and trust in the Lord!
On this episode of The Faithful Servant, Eric dives deep into the power of integrity and how living with honest words and actions can bring us closer to God. Join us as we discuss the story of Daniel in the lion's den and how his unwavering commitment to truth and justice serves as a shining example of integrity for us all.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's storms? Struggling to stay focused and grounded when tough times present themselves? On today's episode of the Faithful Servant podcast, we're sharing how faith gives us the strength to stay grounded no matter what through the teachings of Moses. Join us as we explore how having faith keeps us focused when all else fails.
On today's episode of the Faithful Servant podcast, Eric welcomes his dad, Roger Howland, to talk about how to create a culture of love and integrity for your customers and employees. Learn what it means to build meaningful relationships that will last! Discover the power of creating a family atmosphere in your business.
Are you looking for an inspiring story to help you take a leap of faith? On this episode of The Faithful Servant, Eric and his dad, Roger Howland, share the amazing story of how Country Tire was born. Learn how God can provide with faith and conviction – and be inspired to make that leap of faith in your own life!
The Faithful Servant podcast, hosted by Eric Howland, offers hope, joy, wisdom, and healing to listeners amidst life's battles. Embracing the concept of a faithful servant, Eric encourages unwavering faith in God, believing that He is always in control, regardless of the circumstances. Through real-life stories and circumstances, Eric aims to encourage individuals, reminding them that God is for them, even in moments of disappointment. Tune in to The Faithful Servant on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, ...
Are you struggling to recognize and value your own self worth? Join Eric, as he talks about the value of acknowledging and nurturing feelings of self-worth. Learn how listening to God’s purpose for you will fill you with the power of positive affirmations and tools that can help you feel more confident in your everyday life. With divine guidance, you'll tap into a wellspring of strength and self-assurance that will help you shine bright like the radiant person that you are.
Good Friday represents more than just the beginning of Jesus’ resurrection; it symbolizes God’s forgiveness for us all. It was at this moment, our past sins and regressions were washed clean, and we were able to move forward accepting Jesus and his love in return for God’s everlasting acceptance. This episode of The Faithful Servant explores the events that transpired during Jesus’ final days and how those events led to Eric finding his own freedom through God’s forgiveness.
Whose responsibility is it to forgive? This episode of The Faithful Servant celebrates Holy Week by encouraging us all to let go of our guilt and shame and accept Jesus as the Messiah. By doing this, we no longer bear the responsibility of forgiveness as only God can do this. By letting go of that weight, we can find true happiness and joy in our present and future.
Do you allow your past to dictate how you live today? Is the fear of shame or guilt not allowing you to move beyond your past? Oftentimes we let our past struggles define who we are when we should be letting them go so that we can grow as individuals. In this episode of the Faithful Servant, Eric talks about how we should not put our mistakes first, but instead we should learn from our mistakes and then let them go.
Are you struggling to find hope? Is the weight of your trials weighing you down? Be joyful in prayer as God is working on you constantly. In this episode, Eric reflects on Romans 12:12 and how when you overcome doubt in prayer and fully trust in God’s work you will find joy and purpose.
Are you someone that presses through or changes course when things get difficult? How you look at the difficulties is how you choose the path to take. In this of The Faithful Servant, Eric shares his stories of perseverance and how his faith in God has gotten him through some harrowing times.
Do you struggle with what could or hope would happen? Are you constantly dwelling on the past? It can be easy to get wrapped up in those thoughts and forget to live for the now. In this episode of The Faithful Servant, Eric shares some tips on how to enjoy life more by living in the present without sacrificing the future. God wants us to live in the now, tune in to learn how.
What does grace look like? When we fall short does that change our viewpoint? Grace is often described as a powerful and transformative thing. In this episode, Eric shares the impact of finding grace and how you can use it as intended by God.
Has anyone ever said to you, “just let it go”? It’s easier said than done. So how do you let something or someone go? It starts with the mindset and rejoicing in God’s way. Eric talks about how he struggles with letting go and how he found sage advice from a 10 year old.
What does it mean to live life to the fullest? Living as I am is a powerful statement and can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. In this episode of The Faithful Servant, Eric shares what it means to be living as I am and how God gives us strength to do so.
When it comes to validation and being seen, Eric understands your struggles. It can be difficult when the people who used to give us comfort are no longer available, The Orphan's Heart. In this episode of The Faithful Servant, he goes deep into his own experience with overcoming vulnerability issues in order to become true to himself. Eric takes an emotional journey as he shares a path that leads away from self destruction towards embracing authenticity through hardship.
What do you do when anxiety sets in? How do you find the calm and stillness you need? Stepping out of your comfort zone surprisingly is a way to overcome anxiety. Eric shares some of the ways he’s found to calm his anxiety and the impact of how to start saying I am and I can. God continues to work through us and for us and how embracing those challenging moments can be freeing.
What does it mean to truly love yourself? We often focus on pouring our energy into loving God and others, yet the last part of scripture tells us we must also make an effort to lovingly accept ourselves. In this episode Eric explores how loving oneself can open new opportunities for self-growth and understanding.
Ever felt like there's an untapped potential within you, just waiting to be unleashed? In this episode of the Faithful Servant we explore why uncovering and pursuing your passion is absolutely essential for living a life full of joy and fulfillment. Eric talks about what could be holding you back from unlocking that inner power God has for you. So don't miss it! Original release date: Jul 06, 2022
Have you ever loved someone so much that, in the depths of your heart, you'd give anything to make sure they succeed? Sacrificial love is an emotion that goes beyond anything else in its power to motivate and drive you. It's so strong, it can make you feel like you would move mountains just to see the person you care about reach their goals and fulfill their dreams. In this episode, Eric explores the beauty of sacrificial love lies in the courage it takes even with the knowledge that loving full...
Are you hoping to find peace in life in 2023? Are you faced with challenges time after time and it seems chaotic? If you find yourself struggling with the chaos and uncertainty of life in 2023, you are not alone. Many of us long for peace in our lives, but often don’t know how to find it. Fortunately, God is with us even in times of chaos and as highlighted in this episode of The Faithful Servant, peace can be found through the chaos. Eric explores how even when things seem completely out of con...
What good can come from pushing ourselves to the brink of failure? What can we learn about ourselves when we face our fears and let go of the doubt and worry of failure? This episode of the Faithful Servant explores the good that can come from failing–how being open to failure can also open up so many other beautiful opportunities. Though it’s not easy to accept failing as an option, once we do, we begin to discover something far more truthful about ourselves.
What is Christmas really about? Gifts? Family? End-of-Year projections and goals? Or is it about finding your thin place where you can experience God? This episode focuses on the struggles we often find ourselves having around this time of year, and the contradiction of it being on the one hand the most joyous time of year and on the other hand the most stressful time of year. Eric explains that is why this is the time to seek God. To quiet your voice and listen for His word. Look for those thin...
The end of the year brings many things: joy, quality time with family, the hope for a new beginning. But perhaps the most valuable gift this time of year gives us is the opportunity for reflection. To look back on the last 12 months and contemplate what went right, what went wrong, what were my successes, and what were my failures. This episode of The Faithful Servant explores the power of reflection, and how through that consideration we can find hope for the future.
Can relationships help us overcome adversity? If so, who should we be building these relationships with? When it comes to growing up, it’s hard to find someone more influential than our moms. For most of us, they teach compassion, patience, and love – three of the most important qualities in overcoming the challenges we face. In this episode, Eric sits down with not only his biological mom but his adoptive mom as well. They have a conversation about love, abandonment, and healing through convers...
Can abandonment lead to healing? In this very special episode, Eric sits down with his biological mom as they discuss Eric’s journey in understanding his adoption and why his biological mom decided to give him up. Through love, patience, and understanding they discover the experiences they’ve shared and how this abandonment has made their relationship even stronger through the healing process.
Do you know what you’re really thankful for? When we let our negative thoughts take up most of our headspace, it can be difficult to remember the aspects of our lives, both big and small, that we’re thankful for. Even in our negative spaces there are things to be thankful for, and this episode talks about how we can step back and recognize those moments. Through God, through patience, through understanding we can find peace and truly be thankful.
Have you ever had your need to solve a problem prevent you from actually solving it? Sometimes when we recognize what’s wrong or how to fix something, we can act too quickly or voice our opinions too loudly. This episode dives into how sometimes, even when you know you’re right, patience is needed before a solution is presented. From talking with our kids to listening to our coworkers, sometimes what people need most is just someone to listen to rather than solve.
