The last few Fridays, we’ve talked about starting with conviction , then staying calm . Today, we move on to the next principle from Chapter 11 of Tod Bolsinger’s book “Canoeing the Mountains”, which is STAY CONNECTED . At every step, we need to be asking ourselves WHY we do what we do. Why? Because it is important to always be intentional about moving forward. Why is it important to stay connected? Because one of the best ways to move forward is through real genuine and intentional CONNECTION ....
Sep 11, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We’ve been going through the 6 strategies on how to navigate our way forward in the midst of the struggle of life. Today, we dive into the third - “Reengaging The Present Moment”. To be fully present and engaged in the present moment is such a valuable but challenging thing. Our culture doesn’t teach us how to do it, and we don’t do it instinctively because of the chaos around us. Tune in to today's episode to hear Jon and Bryan share their perspective on how we can all reengage the present mome...
Sep 09, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On Sunday we talked about how the way forward is around in perspective by looking back in belief and forward in faith. Well, the "more" for your Monday also includes two bonus ways that your way forward is around in perspective: up in mentorship and down in discipleship.
Sep 07, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Today, Jon, Tommy, and Dan continue digging into Tod Bolsinger’s book “Canoeing the Mountains”. Today’s focus - STAY CALM. Bolsinger focuses on leadership and strategy. Here’s his 4 part framework on how to lead well: Start with conviction. Stay calm. Stay together. Stay the course. Romans 12:1 talks about the renewing of our minds. Your mind WILL be renewed by something. Be INTENTIONAL about what that is! Start with conviction, and STAY CALM. Let’s trade the phrase “Be Safe” with “Be Courageous...
Sep 04, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Last Wednesday, we started discussing 6 strategies on how to navigate our way forward in the midst of the struggle of life. The first strategy we covered last week was “Radical Acceptance”. Today, we move on to number 2: Removing Roadblocks and Ruts. Two of the biggest roadblocks in life are GUILT and MOTIVATION. Tune in today to hear about both of them.
Sep 02, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
It’s all on you. Rise and grind. I got this. Show up early - stay late. Don’t be a zero, be a hero. Those statements reflect perseverance according to culture. A Biblical perspective of perseverance is very different. Biblical perseverance can include some of these things, but not because we’ve earned something, but because we’ve already received something - that being the gift of eternal life AND the power of God’s Holy Spirit! It is not up to our strength, but to the strength of God that is IN...
Aug 31, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Tommy Bowman and Dan Ruta are joining Jon today for our first #FridayWhyDay of the season! Why did we choose this for one of our themes this season? Well, “If you lose your why, you lose your way.”
Aug 28, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join Jon and Bryan Silver for a deep discussion around "Six Strategies for the Struggle Bus". Bryan leads us through the first strategy, which is "Radical Acceptance". Accepting and processing our circumstances and situations properly instead of trying to control them can lead us to healthier habits, stronger relationships, and away from the endless cycle of frustration and struggle.
Aug 26, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Jon kicks off season two of the podcast with More Monday as he dives into the ways that Moses both "stayed" the course and "changed" his course.
Aug 24, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Don’t waste the wilderness. The wilderness is the kind of gift you never choose or ask for. This wilderness is a gift, don’t waste it. • What crooked thing needs to be made straight? • What lowered thing needs to be lifted? • What lofty thing needs to be lowered? • What out of balance thing needs to be made level? • What rough thing needs to be made smooth?
Aug 14, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Jon talks with Andy Rozier, Worship Leader with Vertical Worship, about song creation and the personal spiritual application in each. Worship is a personal connection to our Savior. Only God can put the wind in the sails of a boat, and as such, only God gives wind to songs to reach His people.
Aug 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Everyone has a strategy, whether they realize it or not. Are you a bounty hunter, passive aggressive, a cadet, or an ostrich? What is your strategy for dealing with difficult people and is your strategy working? 3 words can lead us to a better strategy for dealing with difficult people: ASSESS - APPLY - RELEASE.
Aug 07, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jon and Bryan Silver discuss how to fight the "Quarantine Blues" and find meaning and purpose. These steps can take us from monotony to meaning! - Building Mastery - Building Positive Experiences - Moving Toward a Value
Aug 03, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Jon, Tommy & Dan take a look at the last of the 5 Traits of Movements from Steve Addison's book "Movements That Change the World" - Adaptive Methods. What adaptive methods are we taking/can we take to help people find & follow Christ?
Jul 31, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jon & Bryan Silver talk about how we can be intentional to improve our marriage relationships. If we’re going to connect on a regular basis, it is not going to be by accident. We must build structure into our intentional reaches in our relationships. We must get good at guarding our time, and the only way to do that is with structure.So, how do we connect well on each other’s terms?
Jul 27, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Jon, Tommy & Dan continue digging into Steve Addison's book, “Movements That Change The World”. 5 Elements of Movements: - White-Hot Faith - Commitment to the Cause - Contagious Relationships - Rapid Mobilization - Adaptive Methods
Jul 24, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jon & Bryan Silver discuss marriage and the intentionality it takes to make our marriages thrive. We need to stop negative ways we interact with our spouses, but ALSO, how we move forward intentionally. Being present isn't just being in the same room, but offering presence.
Jul 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jon, Tommy and Dan take a deep look at "Contagious Relationships", from Steve Addison's book "Movements that Change the World".
Jul 17, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jon & Bryan Silver discuss marriage and the intentionality it takes to make our marriages thrive. Our expectations, efforts, achievements, and acknowledgements are all huge factors in whether our marriages (and relationships) succeed or fail.
Jul 13, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jon, Tommy and Dan talk about vision with a focus on 3 factors of Movement: Founding Charism, Alignment and Medium Tension (Movements that Change the World - Steve Addison).
Jul 10, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jon welcomes long time friend and Pastor Mike Breaux to the show. Jon and Mike talk through what it means to own the identity of a much-loved child of the Most-High God!
Jul 06, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Jon, Tommy and Dan discuss White Hot Faith (from Movements That Changed the World - by Steve Addison). White Hot Faith is not just a discipline, but a desperation!
Jul 03, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jon welcomes guest Alan Briggs. Alan is an Author, Leadership Guide, and Founder & Lead Creative of Stay Forth Designs ( stayforth.com ). Jon & Alan talk through what it means to be a "Mountain Guide in a Wilderness Journey"....
Jun 23, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jon welcomes Darren Whitehead, founder of Church of the City in Nashville, TN for a conversation on worship.
Jun 23, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Jon Peacock introduces The Jon Peacock Podcast with season one - the top 15 episodes of the web series, Live at 8 filmed during the Covid-19 shelter in place.
Jun 23, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
