Tim Ferrara, an Executive Pastor at LifePoint Church in Arizona, boasts over 20 years of business management experience alongside a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He founded Discerning Dad to inspire Christians to make God-honoring decisions, authoring "Everyday Discernment" and hosting a top-ranked Christian podcast called "Everyday Discernment" on Charisma and Edifi networks.

In this episode Tim and Sathiya discuss:
[00:00] The journey from business world to full-time ministry
[00:53] The importance of discernment in decision-making
[07:25] The three aspects of discernment
[08:15] Importance of listening to older generations
[09:04] Activating the Holy Spirit in decision-making
[09:55] Need for discernment and setting a high standard
[17:26] Importance of serving and going where God leads
[18:16] Confusion and skepticism surrounding the local church
[20:01] Dealing with church hurt and understanding church imperfections
[26:29] Importance of unity in the church
[27:19] Mission and vision of the church
[33:10] Accountability and watchmen on the walls
[34:51] Struggle with depression and pastors' openness
[36:34] Role of the local church in recovery from sexual sin
[39:12] Need for open communication and accountability in churches
[44:57] Importance of discernment in decision-making
[46:06] Finding healthy outlets for recovery

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