Most people pray for the children in our lives, but do we really seek God on their behalf? There’s a difference between bedtime prayers, prayers for safety and good outcomes vs. intentionally spending time with God to see what He wants to say to you about your kids. In this episode, we discuss how you can seek God on behalf of the children in your lives. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on disciples...
Dec 20, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 7
One of the things that stands out about Jesus is the way he related to people. He spoke to the weak and vulnerable. He dined with the "enemy." He called His disciples his friends. God cares how we treat others. How do we teach children to be good "relaters?" 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 Grou...
Dec 06, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 6
God has designed us with a purpose and a desire for purpose. It’s innate to the human DNA to want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. Research finds that this is especially true of younger generations, and it’s something that even children long for. How do we teach and invest in children so that they can be on mission with Jesus? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subs...
Nov 22, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 5
We know we’re supposed to disciple our children, but it feels overwhelming. Even though there are countless devotionals, Bible studies and books for teaching children about Jesus, where do we start? 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....
Nov 08, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The Scriptures say the Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts so we can help each other, but do children receive them too? Kids do have a role on God’s team. We discuss how to help them figure out their gifts and how they manifest when they are young. Episode notes available here . Purchase A Discipleship Journey Kids at the Lionshare store. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscri...
Oct 25, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 3
God speaks to us but do we hear him? Learning to hear His voice is something we all should do. In “A Discipleship Journey Kids,” we learn that you are never too young to hear the voice of God. Episode notes are available here . Order your copy of "A Discipleship Journey Kids" here . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry here . 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 teachin...
Oct 04, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2
To truly prepare our children for faith-filled adulthood, we need to consider reframing “children’s ministry” as something closer to “child discipleship.” That’s the conclusion of a new study from the Barna Group and Awana. But how do we disciple the children in our lives? Check out episode notes here . Order "A Discipleship Journey Kids" and subscribe to the animated video series here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . L...
Sep 20, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The image of God you carry around in your heart and mind affects the way you live your daily life. For too many of us, that image is flawed, Scripture refers to God as our Father. That can be a source of comfort if you have a good relationship with your dad. But if you didn’t, it’s an obstacle that is hard to overcome. Listen as we discuss how our Heavenly Father desires to “re-parent” us. Episode notes here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org Learn more about Pastor Sean Holland he...
Jun 21, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 12
You’re familiar with 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind, yada, yada, yada. But often, familiarity leads us to skip or gloss over important Scriptures. In the days we are living, it is very important that we understand what love is and what it is not. 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.org Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to te...
Jun 07, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 11
How do we practice the way of Jesus when we’re bumping into people that hard to love, and people that we disagree with? What does love require of us? The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to love regardless, and we do that by practicing the spiritual discipline of seeing, engaging people’s mess, and showing compassion even when it’s risky. Episode notes here . Heather Zempel's book about navigating small group dynamics "Community is Messy" is available here . Learn more about our ministry...
May 17, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Leadership isn’t just about being confident, getting the most out of people and achieving success. It’s about leading the way God wants us to lead. That includes truly examining ourselves, stopping behaviors that hinder us and making choices that help us thrive. We will only lead in a godly way when we follow what the Scriptures tell us about ourselves and our image of God. Episode notes available here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshar...
May 03, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 9
God often uses our life circumstances to bring us to the end of ourselves, leaving us completely yielded and dependent on Him. That’s easier to accept in theory than in practice. In the midst of the pandemic, Lionshare board member Kent Chevalier lost his brother to Covid, lost the primary way of doing his job and had to deal with bitterness and anger in his family of origin. It all led to brokenness. None of it was taken care of by Christian platitudes and his wife had to dig deep to support hi...
Apr 19, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Are all words relative or neutral in meaning? Does our standard of word choice always come down to intent or just what we’re personally convicted by? John 1:1-2 says that from the beginning, there was the Word and the Word was God. Ultimately, it’s God that puts a premium on words. God has much to say about how we live our lives and that includes how we exercise the power and choice of our words. Our words matter to God and they should matter to us. Episode notes at Lionshare.org/podcast Blog re...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
It’s one thing to surrender your rights so you can better serve God and others, but it’s another thing to die to self. We die to self-will to do God’s will. We die to self-pleasing in order to please God. We die to relying only on ourselves to put our full trust in God. How do we do that? Episode notes available 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.org Purchase books o...
Mar 06, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 6
We Americans love our rights. Our country was built on them. We love to proclaim them, any time we feel someone has infringed on them. But God calls us to servanthood and that means surrendering a lot of things we think we have a right to. Are you willing to lay down your rights to better serve God and others and be available to Him for His purposes? Episode notes available here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn mo...
Feb 27, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Wisdom says that we’re permitted to speak into others’ lives only to the degree they allow us. But not all friendships are equal and not all require the same commitment. So, what are the different spheres (or levels) of friendships in our lives and how do we prioritize them within healthy boundaries? In this episode, we discuss the characteristics and responsibilities of four spheres of friendships and how God has called us to tend to those and love people well there. Find episode notes here . L...
Feb 12, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The cost of discipleship is more than just about saying “yes,” but also what we’re saying “no” to. The ministry of availability is a commitment of discipleship that promises access to your life within healthy boundaries. Are you available to those you want to influence and teach? Lionshare board members Mel Mills and Kent Chevalier discuss the principles of focus, margin, and the ability to say “no” to even good things so that the greater things can be realized. Learn more about our ministry at ...
Feb 01, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 3
No one likes to talk about weakness, but God loves weakness. The Apostle Paul encourages us to see ourselves as needy and powerless, but we live in a culture where we don’t want to show any vulnerabilities. That’s an opening for attack. But the Scriptures tell us God’s power is made perfect in weakness. How do we live that way? Episode notes available here . Learn more about ministry and purchase "A Discipleship Journey" at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast...
Jan 18, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The new year is a time to reset. We reflect, we plan and we take action. But how about starting 2022 with something different — repentance? Taking time for confessions seems like a lost spiritual discipline these days. The heart and act of repentance that should follow takes humility and courage. It's hard but worth it. Episode notes at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ...
Jan 04, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We’ve prepared a bonus episode for you featuring a sermon Lionshare’s founder and president Dave Buehring gave last month at Grace Chapel Fairview. He spoke on 1 John chapter 4. In verse 1 it says “Beloved, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” What does it mean to test the spirits? Dave shares three questions we can ask to discern whether teachings and teachers are true and he challenges us to te...
Sep 21, 2021•29 min
During the last episode, we learned that Jesus paced Himself. He was surrounded by needs but he wasn't driven by them. He obeyed only what God the Father showed Him to do. He rested with His friends and was restored through life-giving relationships. How do we break from our frenetic pace? Listen to three guests from three walks of life who share small steps they've taken to follow Jesus' pace. Learn more at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more ab...
Jun 15, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 12
We are six months into the year. For most of us, those resolutions we made at the beginning of the year and some of the lessons we learned during the worst of the pandemic are in the rearview mirror. We’re back to being overly busy. Can Jesus relate? He spent a short time on Earth. He had a lot to do. He was surrounded by need but, He was never in a hurry and always on time. What can we learn from Jesus and can we do the same? Episode notes here . Vote for our podcast here . Learn more about our...
Jun 01, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 11
You have likely heard about the armor of God and how we can protect ourselves in the midst of spiritual warfare. But have you ever stopped to think which of the devil’s weapons work best against you? The first step is to know what tactics he likes to use. The second is to realize which ones work the best against you. Find episode notes here . Learn more about spiritual warfare, by downloading Lionshare’s free e-book here . To learn more about our ministry, go to Lionshare.org Save the Date! On J...
May 18, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The words “spiritual warfare” can promote a visceral reaction. Some Christians don’t want to talk about it all. Some Christians talk about it too much. And most of us haven’t thought about it in the context of work. But think about it— taking something that doesn’t belong to me; saying something unkind and untrue about someone so I am the one promoted; undermining my boss out of spite for not giving me the raise I deserve. These represent a handful of the kinds of temptations that face us at wor...
May 04, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The word "single" seems altogether different than the word "individual." Individuality and individual rights and freedoms sound strong. "Single" can feel incomplete, even among single Christians who sometimes feel overlooked by the church because of its emphasis on family, children and marriage. What are the ways of God when it comes to singleness? Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at ...
Apr 20, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
When we think of the ways of God, we tend to think about serious matters and lofty ideals. But since we are made in God's image, we know that He has a sense of humor and loves to celebrate. Celebration, including acts of remembrance and demonstrations of honor, are all over the Scriptures. In this episode, we celebrate the one year anniversary of the Wisdom Unlocked podcast and answer the question: “Did Dave Buehring have a mustache and what happened when he shaved it off? Episode notes availabl...
Apr 06, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Most of us will agree that the last 12 months have been hard. As we’ve already witnessed, things did not magically get better when the calendar flipped to January 1, 2021. But three months into 2021, it’s not too late for you to seize your great opportunity. Episode notes available here . The book "The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation" available at your local bookstore or online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When a...
Mar 30, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In the Scriptures, we find God calling people to participate with Him in His purposes. He puts His hand on the life of a man or woman and shapes them into a “polished arrow” in His hands. Isaiah became that polished arrow. He saw God which led to his shaping by God, resulting in his sending by God. But often we miss that middle step. We see God and quickly rush as fast as we can through the shaping part so we can go and do amazing things for Him. But we will regret it if we miss being shaped. Ep...
Mar 16, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 5
It’s often said that integrity is measured by what you do when no one else is watching. But as followers of Jesus, it’s more than that—it’s about our hearts. Acting with integrity is not only something we should do; it comes from within. It’s a measure of our character, and something the world needs and wants. 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.org Purc...
Mar 02, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 4
It's rare to find someone who likes to forgive. We feel justified in refusing to forgive someone. They wronged us! Or we feel they aren't sufficiently contrite. Often, it's easier to hold onto unforgiveness, than to humble ourselves and forgive. How do we really do it? And how do we know if we have? Episode notes here . Send in comments and questions about Wisdom Unlocked here . Learn more about ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more abo...
Feb 16, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
