Elevation with Steven Furtick

The Secret Scoreboard

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Nov 21, 2025
Is your scoreboard calibrated to the right game? Discover how societal pressures and social media can distort self-worth. Explore the concept of God as a personal scorekeeper, contrasting it with earthly validations. Steven Furtick highlights the importance of inner values over outward appearances and encourages a shift from seeking approval to embracing grace. Tune in for insights on moving from obligation to genuine generosity and living purposefully, all while keeping your focus on what truly matters.
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ANECDOTE

Dad Becomes The Official Scorekeeper

  • Steven Furtick kept score for his son's t-ball games when official scoreboards weren't used.
  • He promised to tell his son whether they won after every game, becoming his "official scorekeeper."
INSIGHT

Play The Right Game, Not Just Well

  • Playing the right game matters more than playing a game well.
  • Steven Furtick warns many people get good at the wrong pursuits and end up with empty victories.
ANECDOTE

Clicking For Cookies Reveals Hollow Wins

  • Steven Furtick watched his kids play "Cookie Clicker" and realized the game only involves tapping for more cookies.
  • He found it addictive but hollow because the cookies had no real value beyond clicking more.
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