Glenn, Duke, and Russ discuss the challenges and struggles of making time for ministry dreams amidst a busy life. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing the important over the urgent and the role of teamwork in achieving goals. They also reflect on the significance of pursuing big vision and working together for the growth of the church.
The podcast explores the challenges and reasons behind the time and effort it takes to pursue one's passion or dream.
Clarity, focus, and community are essential in pursuing important goals and discerning one's true calling.
Deep dives
The Importance of Intentional Conversations
The hosts discuss how intentional conversations during the pandemic led to the creation of their podcast. These conversations helped them address questions and struggles they were facing and led to fruitful outcomes. They believe that sharing these conversations through the podcast can be helpful to others as well.
The Meaning Behind 'Till We Feast'
The hosts explain the significance of the podcast's title, 'Till We Feast.' They draw parallels between the biblical metaphor of feasting and the journey of life and ministry. They see their work and mission as preparing for the feast, and the podcast serves as a platform to explore and delve into the challenges, opportunities, and sacrifices encountered on this journey.
Challenges to Pursuing Dreams and Projects
The hosts discuss the challenges people face when pursuing their dreams or projects. They explore the reasons why it often takes a long time and requires significant effort to achieve these goals. Factors such as cultural expectations, prioritizing urgent matters, fear of failure, and a need for control all contribute to the difficulty in pursuing and prioritizing important endeavors.
Finding Clarity and Focus
The hosts emphasize the importance of clarity and focus in pursuing important goals and callings. They highlight the necessity of defining priorities, developing supporting systems and habits, and overcoming fear and distractions. They also emphasize the role of community and the need for discerning what truly aligns with one's calling and what may be non-negotiables imposed by external pressures.
"Why does it take so long, and so much effort to get to that thing that maybe doesn't feel as essential, even if it's what you love?
What took us so long, man?"
This podcast has been years in the making, a dream Glenn, Duke, and Russ have shared but not acted on for far too long.
So for their first episode, Duke wants to know what to do when you can’t find the time or energy to get around to a specific project, vision, or dream you’ve wanted to do for a long time. Why does it take so much time and effort to get to the thing you’re so passionate about?