Partnering With God to Fulfill Your Assignment Ep. 16
Dec 18, 2023
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Guest Steve Riach, leading through storytelling in film and serving underprivileged youth. Challenges of creating an iconic movie. Role of faith and motivation in storytelling. Addressing sexual assault and supporting juveniles. Importance of structure and vision in leadership.
The One Heart Project aims to transform the lives of underserved youth in the juvenile justice system, providing them with hope and opportunities for a successful future.
In leading the film project about the football game, Steve Rich focused on treating everyone with respect and equality, valuing the well-being and dignity of all involved, while creating a high-quality film with an impactful message.
Deep dives
One Heart Project: Equipping Youth for Success
One Heart is a national nonprofit working with youth in the juvenile justice system, providing them with the skills, tools, and relationships they need for a successful life. The organization focuses on offering a second chance or sometimes even a first chance to underserved youth. It was born out of a powerful event during a football game between a Christian school and a juvenile detention center. The game showed the kids in the detention center that someone cared about them and provided them with hope. This experience led to the development of the One Heart Project, which aims to transform the lives of these young individuals, breaking the cycle and creating a brighter future for them.
The Development of a Movie and its Impact
During the development of a movie about the football game mentioned earlier, the director, Steve Rich, had a powerful sense of God's gift, giving him a story to tell. This led to the creation of a film that not only aimed to be inspirational but also served as a mechanism to raise awareness about the realities and needs of kids in the juvenile justice system. The film project encountered leadership challenges, such as the need to raise funds and oversee a diverse cast and crew. Steve aimed to approach the project differently, treating everyone with respect and equality. The goal was to create a film that stood out in quality and message, while also valuing the well-being and dignity of everyone involved.
The Importance of Timing and Trusting God's Plan
Throughout the journey of the One Heart Project and the film development, Steve Rich emphasized the crucial role of divine timing and trusting in God's plan. It required patience and self-control to navigate the process. Steve realized the importance of releasing his leadership into God's hands. He acknowledged that even though he possessed a prophetic vision, he needed to depend on God's timing and continuously seek wisdom and guidance from Him. Trusting in God's perfect timing sometimes meant surrendering personal preferences and understanding that His ways are higher than ours. Steve learned that doing things 100% God's way, even if it required waiting, was always better in the end.
Valuing People and Casting Attainable Vision
The core value for Steve Rich and the One Heart Project is to value and empower people. Recognizing the importance of people and their need to feel seen and valued, Steve and his team focused on building relationships and treating everyone with respect. They aimed to speak value into people's lives and cast vision that was attainable for them. Steve understood that people are the ones who will ultimately carry out the vision and mission. He recognized the significance of empowering others and not expecting everyone to fully understand or align with his vision from the start. He emphasized the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being of their team, casting vision that is not only focused on the end goal but also takes into consideration the journey and the individuals involved.