In our last episode, we discussed being offended and how we shouldn’t “pick up offenses.” We decided to dig a little deeper into that because so much of the world right now is engaged in expressing strong opinions, battling to be right, and there almost seems to be an industry around being offended! This episode, we discuss what it means to operate in the opposite spirit. It’s something Jesus did so we should too. Episode notes at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshar...
Feb 02, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It seems like everyone is offended these days, whether it be our opinion on politics, the church, race, vaccines, sports and yes, even masks. Offense usually leads to anger, and we have the bad habit of saying we are “righteously angry” to excuse bad behavior. What do the Scriptures have to say about being offended? And is it possible to choose to NOT be offended? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
At Lionshare, we often reference the practice of “beginning with the end in mind.” So, in the first week of January, let’s do that. Let’s begin the year with the end in mind, not necessarily the end of 2021 but with the idea of “finishing well.” Research shows that on average, only one in three spiritual leaders from the Bible, church history, and in modern times finish well. We certainly had some high-profile examples of that in the last year. In this episode, we revisit our discussion about en...
Jan 05, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this advent season, Jesus’ name Emmanuel reminds us that God is with us. His act of coming to Earth as a baby and putting on the constraints of being a human was an act of humility. In this episode, we revisit our discussion on humility—how it does not rule the day in our culture. It’s looked upon as a sign of weakness. What are some practical steps we can take to live a humble life, and what do we often forget? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lio...
Dec 15, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Most of us will agree that 2020 has been hard. There’s no guarantee that when the calendar flips to January 1, 2021 that things will magically get better. But 2021 could be the year that you seize your great opportunity. Episode notes here . Join the online book club by emailing [email protected]. Learn more about ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscr...
Dec 01, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We may consider our work just a job or a means to a paycheck but have you ever thought about how what you do is rooted in who God is? If you work in construction, God is the master builder. If you’re an artist, God the Creator has put his artistry on display. If you work in business, God is the master who expects a return on his investment. If you take care of children, God is our teacher and wants to be our Abba father. If you work in technology, God is the ultimate, instant processor. If you c...
Nov 16, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
It's Election Day and everyone is talking about who will lead our country on the national, state and local levels. Instead of talking about Christians and voting, Christians and political parties, and how the Church is viewed by the world, let's talk about how to be and develop godly leaders. Our guest Heather Zempel, discipleship pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C., talks about what is going right in the world of faith and politics and what she says to Christians who are str...
Nov 03, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
If you call someone salty these days, it means they’re irritated or angry. But that’s not what Jesus meant when he called us to be salt and light. This episode, we dig into what that looks like on the job and why it’s a wise way to show God’s way of doing things. For more on a godly perspective on work, go to Lionshare.org for three free e-books. Episode notes here. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books ...
Oct 20, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We have enough on our plates. Working hard, caring for family, developing friendships, making ends meet, saving money, exercising, eating healthy, finding a spouse, cultivating our relationship with God, and a whole host of other responsibilities. On top of all that, we are supposed to make disciples? Dave Buehring tackles how we can’t look at disciple making as another item we check off on our “to do” list. And, how it’s different from mentoring and coaching. Defining Terms Disciple – one who l...
Oct 06, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Does God care about my job? Often, we put our spiritual life in one category, and our work life in another. But the answer is YES, He does care about our work! Not only does He care, He created work. Instead of using the words “job,” “work,” “profession,” or “career,” have you thought of your work as your vocation—something tied to your calling and how God has wired you? In the 1960s and 1970s, YWAM’s Loren Cunningham, CRU’s Bill Bright, and Francis Schaeffer started discussing the idea of spher...
Sep 15, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week, we revisit one of our first episodes about waiting on God. We hate waiting. We try to avoid it as much as we can—in the mundane and even for important things. But in the Bible, we are reminded over and over again about the importance of waiting on God. If we don’t wait to hear from Him, we default to proceeding with our own plans and ideas. The Scriptures tell us to wait in oneness, in stillness, and in anticipation. As you head into Labor Day weekend, schedule some time to do this. W...
Sep 01, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Research shows that on average, one in three spiritual leaders from the Bible, church history, and modern Christian leaders finishes well. Does that number surprise you? What does finishing well mean? We define that concept, discuss the barriers to finishing well, and some practices to keep you from finishing poorly. Episode notes here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.o...
Aug 18, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Are you being transformed or are you stuck? So often, our interaction with God tends to be functional. We have our list of “wants” and “needs” that we want Him to fulfill. We also work hard at learning about Him through His word. But notebooks full of information from Bible studies we’ve done don’t translate to a transformed life. Knowledge doesn’t mean a lot if there isn’t application. To be transformed into the likeness of Jesus, we need Scripture and the activity of the Holy Spirit to bring r...
Aug 04, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Misrepresented. Isn’t that how many of us feel? Isn’t that how God must feel right now? Both Christians and non-Christians quote the Bible to justify their beliefs and actions. But do we really know God? Do we take time to study His character, not just the things He did? In this episode, learn about how the image of God you carry around in your heart and mind affects the way you live your daily life. Our reactions to what happens in life reveal what we really believe about God. Episode notes her...
Jul 21, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We don’t like the word “obey.” It sounds hard, legalistic and even manipulative. But obeying Jesus shouldn’t be difficult because of who we are putting our trust in. Obedience isn’t really about following a list of do’s and don’ts; it’s about following what God has revealed to you to do or stop doing. It is the key to transformation. The Bible tells us Jesus learned obedience. Since He did, we can too. Stories of obedience in the Old Testament and New Testament show us that obedience brought tra...
Jul 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Humility is not valued in our culture. It’s looked upon as a sign of weakness or often manifests as false humility. But God values humility and it is both a fearlessly honest appraisal of yourself before Him AND it neither minimizes one’s achievements nor exaggerates one’s failures. We unlock wisdom when we care about what God cares about. What are some practical steps we can take to live a humble life and what do we often forget? Episode notes available here . Learn more about our ministry at L...
Jun 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
One of the most misunderstood concepts in the Bible is the “fear of the Lord.” Fear is a word with a negative connotation. We condemn anyone or anything that causes fear; we react from a place of fear; we take medications to calm fear and anxiety. But the Bible lists promises for those who fear God. Is there a disconnect? Isn’t God supposed to be loving? Why are we asked to practice “the fear of the Lord?” Episode notes here . For more about our ministry go to Lionshare.org When available, episo...
Jun 02, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When was the last time you heard God’s voice? Is that even possible today? There are many ways He communicates with us but it’s important that we discern if what we have heard through Scripture, the Holy Spirit’s impressions and through others is from Him. Learn about the “triple confirmation” test and how you can hear the voice of God. Episode notes available here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lions...
May 19, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Honoring someone is usually due to someone’s performance or achievement – a sports championship or a new record, a milestone such as a 50th wedding anniversary, a new job or even 25 years at the same company. That’s not wrong but a Biblical value system has other measures of honor including character, because we are made in God’s image and reflect His character, and our intrinsic value because Jesus sacrificed His life for us. So why is dishonor so pervasive in our culture? Episode notes availab...
May 05, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Our hearts are under attack. We are wounded by others, we suffer from the consequences of our own sin and we struggle with deep disappointments, betrayal, offenses, rejection and abandonment. These attacks produce hopelessness, cynicism, isolation, anger, a desire for revenge and living life in “survival mode.” But we don’t have to live this way. The ways of God show us how to guard our hearts by running to repentance, being fast to forgive, opting out of offense, holding firm to the fear of the...
Apr 21, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We hate waiting. We try to avoid it as much as we can – in the mundane (standing in lines, slow internet speeds, honking the horn when a driver takes too long) and even for important things (a spouse, a job, a big decision). But in the Bible, we are reminded over and over again about the importance of waiting on God. If we don’t wait to hear from Him, we default to proceeding with our own plans and ideas. The Scriptures show us to wait in oneness, in stillness and in anticipation. Have you ever ...
Apr 07, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This episode defines the phrase “the ways of God,” something we see throughout the Bible. We read in Psalm 103 that God made His ways known to Moses, His acts to the people of Israel. David asks in Psalm 25 “Make me to know your ways, O LORD…” Lionshare’s Dave Buehring explains that “the ways of God” means God’s path on a matter, how God does stuff and how He wants us to approach life. Episode notes here . Learn more about ministry at Lionshare.org Learn more about ministry at lionshare.org When...
Apr 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing a brand new podcast from Lionshare.org called “Unlocking Wisdom - The Ways of God”, beginning April 7. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare.org/store Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app for free video devotionals....
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