Making a Masterpiece with Norbert Elnar

Send us a textIn the podcast episode titled "Why Worship Matters," Norbert converses with singer/songwriter, Adam Howard, who happens to also be a seasoned worship leader with 25 years of experience. Adam shares his personal journey from discovering faith at the age of 14 to becoming deeply involved in worship through music. He emphasizes the natural progression of using his musical talents as a form of expression, gratitude, and connection with God. Adam also discusses the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities that God presents and how recognition from others played a role in confirming his calling to lead worship. The conversation touches on the broader theme of recognizing and embracing one's gifts and calling in service to God.Norbert and Adam also discuss the challenges of remaining spiritually vibrant, especially during long seasons of service. The conversation delves into the speaker's personal experiences, highlighting a particularly difficult period during the COVID pandemic when the demands of online worship took a toll. The episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging dry seasons, seeking honest self-reflection, maintaining good rhythms, and relying on a supportive community to navigate challenges.This episode emphasizes the importance of making a willful decision to engage in worship, regardless of one's emotional state. The episode also challenges the notion that worship is confined to musical expression, highlighting the multidimensional nature of God and encouraging diverse forms of creative worship in daily life.Key takeaways:Saying "Yes" to Opportunities: Adam's philosophy of saying "yes" to the opportunities God presents, such as leading worship in a youth group.Recognizing Gifts and Calling: The importance of recognizing one's gifts and calling, often affirmed by others in the community.Navigating Spiritual Dryness: Addressing the common struggle of feeling spiritually dry despite operating in a gift.Worship Beyond Music: Addressing the misconception of limiting worship to musical expressions.Collaboration in Worship: Highlighting the power of collaboration in creativity and the importance of working together.Work-Life and Worship: Connecting excellence in work to a form of worship. Emphasizing the importance of doing the best with what one has, linking it to a place of worship.Security in Creativity: Discussing the challenge of insecurity in creativity. Advocating for a secure mindset to enable fruitful collaboration and enhance creative outcomes.Find out more about Adam Howard by following him on social: Website: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/adamhoward/come-lord-jesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.howard.712Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjrhoward/Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textToday on "Making a Masterpiece," we had an enlightening conversation with Arne Brockmann, an IT specialist and web designer from Germany. Arne shared his journey from studying business and theology to becoming a full-time freelancer, emphasizing the intersection of faith and work.Arne specializes in building and maintaining websites while expanding into development and supporting small businesses with their internal processes. He highlighted the challenges faced by entrepreneurs who often overlook the importance of streamlined processes behind the scenes.Discussing the connection between faith and work, Arne emphasized that every aspect of life, including work, is an opportunity for ministry. He shared his belief in being always connected to God and the importance of providing value to clients, aligning with divine inspiration in his work.Norbert Elnar, the host, delved into Arne's insights on leadership and the need for leaders to acknowledge their role in both success and problems. Arne suggested that leaders should be open to collaboration, confront their blind spots, and consider external help when needed.If you want to learn more about Arne's services or insights can reach out through his website, https://arnebrockmann.com.Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textIn this episode of the Making a Masterpiece Podcast, hosts Norbert Elnar, Jordan Harger, and Heather Harger delve into the essential topic of leadership. The Hargers, a family of six with a unique and adventurous journey, share their experiences from leaving a life of golf course luxury to serving others in Africa, dealing with rare diseases and special needs in their children, and leading a church in Florida.The podcast explores the principles of leadership that the Hargers apply across various spheres of their lives, emphasizing the importance of trust, faith, and the willingness to fail forward. They discuss the challenges they face as a family, including working together, and highlight the value of understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses.The conversation also touches on their non-profit organization, No Muck, dedicated to promoting a zero-waste lifestyle and the concept of having "enough" in every aspect of life. The Hargers stress the significance of gratitude, honoring others, and seeing people through God's perspective. The episode concludes with practical advice for married couples and families in leadership roles, encouraging self-awareness, contentment, and viewing others with love and grace. To connect with the Hargers, listeners are directed to their Instagram account @nomuckmedia.Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textMy name is Norbert Elnar. I am the founder of Masterpiece, a faith-based design studio that helps purpose-driven brands clarify, design, and amplify their messages.I have gained valuable experience as a solopreneur during a season of unexpected freelancing after leaving his advertising career in the Philippines to volunteer abroad. Though faced with uncertainty, I learned to align his creative skills with God's greater purpose.Through project after project, I was able to develop essential strategies for success as a solo entrepreneur. I've learned to steward resources wisely, create efficient systems, stay curious and creative, seek solutions through prayer, and serve others.Now, with a small team at Masterpiece, my passion is about coming alongside kingdom brands and using my gifts to make a difference. In this episode finale, I am sharing six insightful strategies to help other solopreneurs succeed with excellence while living out their faith.Key insights include:✅ Mindset shifts and spiritual insights that helped me succeed as a solopreneur.✅ Learn how to align your skills and passions with a greater purpose.✅ Tips on stewarding resources wisely and developing healthy money habits.✅ Discover how to create efficient systems and processes that raise your professional value.✅ Gain perspective on staying creative, having fun, and continuously learning.✅ Find out how scripture and prayer can reveal solutions to business problems.✅ Understand the importance of serving others and making a difference.---------------Thank you for joining me on my episode finale of Making a Masterpiece. Season 1 has been an amazing experience. I will definitely see you next season!To find out more about me and Masterpiece Kingdom Brands, please follow us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterpiecefaithmovementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterpiece.mvmntYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07Iny3TgpzEAPKzJQ3iIvAWebsite: https://www.masterpiecebrands.comLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textToday's episode is brought to you by Owe Nothing, an amazing nonprofit whose goal is to provide grants to individuals who are currently working on improving their debt management and have the goal of complete debt elimination. Please consider donating by going to www.owenothingnonprofit.orgAgainst all odds, Michael C. Fanning turned entrepreneurial passion into purpose. From humble beginnings making music in his bedroom in Gabon to overcoming bankruptcy and self-doubt, his tenacity led him to empower others. After a pivotal moment seeking God's direction, Michael founded PhilTech Business Academy, leveraging technology and inspiration to teach practical skills to aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond. Join us as we trace his journey from meeting his graphic designer in a parking lot to having his book presented to the President of South Africa. Michael shows that resilience, belief in your abilities, and surrounding yourself with support can help you defy limitations and accomplish the extraordinary.Key insights include:✅ Michael discovered entrepreneurship early, starting a web business in high school.✅ Launched iFlown in South Africa, but it went bankrupt, leading him to a pivotal spiritual moment.✅ A biblical leadership program reshaped Michael's perspective and birthed the idea for PhilTech Business Academy.✅ PhilTech leverages tech and inspiration to teach entrepreneurship, reflecting Michael's desire to give back.✅ From South Africa to meeting world leaders, Michael is most proud to have inspired African youth.✅ Michael credits his confidence and resilience to his mother's unconditional support.✅ Protecting your vision, finding purpose, and collaborating with supporters.Learn more about Michael C. FanningWeb: michaelcfanning.comInstagram: instagram.com/michael_c_fanningFacebook: facebook.com/MichaelCFanningOfficialLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/michaelcfanningTwitter: twitter.com/mr_fanningLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textIn this episode, we hear the remarkable story of Dane Upton, who followed God's calling to move his family from South Africa to England to start a new business during the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite having no prior entrepreneurial experience, Dane felt a deep conviction to take a leap of faith and start a business focused on serving God's purposes. This stirring in his heart led him to start ServUCare, a commercial cleaning company, in England in 2020 as the pandemic was peaking.Starting from absolute scratch, Dane built ServUCare up in a new country through determination and excellence in serving customers. He shares the challenges of establishing yourself as an unknown newcomer, and how he overcame them through hunger and offering unmatched service.Key insights Dane provides include:- The importance of creating a strong brand and business foundation in the early days- How he invested wisely in branding to appear credible right away- Surviving as a new player by outworking established companies- Treating early customers like gold to fuel growth through word-of-mouth- Building a kingdom-focused business with care and prayerDane also reflects on his dream for his kids to remember him as someone who wholeheartedly followed God's calling in everything he did. His story provides inspiration and a model for what it looks like to truly live out your purpose.Find more about Dane by following his website and social media:Website: www.servucare.co.ukLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dane-upton-b8784a17b/Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textToday's episode is brought to you by Owe Nothing, an amazing nonprofit whose goal is to provide grants to individuals who are currently working on improving their debt management and have the goal of complete debt elimination. Please consider donating by going to www.owenothingnonprofit.orgIn this episode, Norbert interviews April Wesley, an author, entrepreneur, and founder of two brands: Reign Budget Curation and Owe Nothing Nonprofit. April's brands focus on helping people manage their personal finances and pay off student loan debts while incorporating kingdom-minded principles.April shares her personal journey of transformation and financial stewardship. She reveals how her father's passing led her to realize the importance of being a good steward of her resources and how that translated into founding her brands. She emphasizes the significance of aligning personal and business finances and seeking God's guidance for both areas of life.Norbert and April discuss how many entrepreneurs fail in managing money because they separate personal and business finances, and they encourage listeners to seek God's wisdom, pray, and meditate on scriptures like Proverbs to align their financial strategies with God's principles. April's story serves as an inspiration for kingdompreneurs, showing that by seeking God's guidance, they can overcome financial challenges, or any type of challenge for that matter, and operate in alignment with their purpose.Find more about April by following her social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprildwesleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reignbudgetcurationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/queenshiprestoredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/owenothingnonprofitLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textToday's episode is brought to you by Owe Nothing, an amazing nonprofit whose goal is to provide grants to individuals who are currently working on improving their debt management and have the goal of complete debt elimination. Please consider donating by going to www.owenothingnonprofit.orgJoin us with our special guest, Jonathan Malm, in this inspiring episode as he shares his journey from ministry and writing to founding Sunday Social, a company helping churches with social media. Discover the power of creativity and doing things differently, taking small steps to test ideas, and recognizing your unique skills to excel in various mediums. Learn about collaboration and handling discouragement in Christian work. Get a sneak peek into his upcoming book on avoiding burnout and thriving in ministry, and his passion for encouraging kids to pursue their dreams. Don't miss this incredible episode packed with wisdom and actionable advice for creators, entrepreneurs, and those seeking fulfillment in ministry. Hit the play button now! 🙌📚 Website: www.jonathanmalm.com🔗 Instagram: @JonathanMalmLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textToday's episode is brought to you by Owe Nothing, an amazing nonprofit whose goal is to provide grants to individuals who are currently working on improving their debt management and have the goal of complete debt elimination. Please consider donating by going to www.owenothingnonprofit.org-----------------------------------------------------------Join us as we welcome DJ Krowbar, the finest gospel deejay from Kenya, as our special guest. Discover his inspiring journey of resilience, faith, and rediscovering his passion for deejaying. From contemplating quitting to a divine intervention, DJ Krowbar's story is a testament to the power of faith and embracing change. Tune in to explore the intersection of his faith journey and love for gospel music.#DJKrowbar #GospelDeejay #KenyanMusic #FaithJourney #Resilience #PassionRediscovery #DivineIntervention #EmbracingChange #MusicInspiration #PodcastGuest #MusicIndustry #Obedience #Gratitude #InspiringStories #christianmusic DJ Krowbar's social:➡️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/djkrowbar/?hl=en➡️ Facebook: www.facebook.com/djkrowbar➡️ Twitter: twitter.com/djkrowbar➡️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DJKrowbarKE➡️ Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/djkrowbar➡️ Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/DJKrowbar/easy-listen-mix-by-dj-krowbar/Looking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales

Send us a textToday's episode is brought to you by Owe Nothing, an amazing nonprofit whose goal is to provide grants to individuals who are currently working on improving their debt management and have the goal of complete debt elimination. Please consider donating by going to www.owenothingnonprofit.orgJoin Liesl Field as she shares her powerful journey of loss, faith, and resilience in this inspiring interview. In her book, "The Silver Lining, The Story of Summer, Snow and Sky," Liesl opens up about the devastating loss of her three sons and how she turned to her deep relationship with God for strength and healing. Discover how trust, love, and faith transformed her pain into a source of purpose and hope. Don't miss this incredible story of finding light in the darkest of times.#LossAndHealing #FindingHope #FaithJourney #OvercomingAdversity #ResilienceStoryLiesl's Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Liesl-Field/100063744948814/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lieslfieldAmazon https://a.co/d/hWHXLFe(AU) Amazon: www.amazon.com.au/Silver-Lining-Story-Summer-Snow-ebook/dp/B097T1T7L9Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/lieslfieldhttps://historymakersradio.com/podcast/liesl-fieldAngus & Robertson www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/silver-lining-l-a-field/p/9781664221741Barnes and Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/w/silver-lining-l-a-field/1139711256?ean=9781664221741L.A.FIELD instagram www.instagram.com/l.a.field_/L.A.FIELD facebook www.facebook.com/LAFIELDMUSICLooking for a way to build up your own kingdom brand? Join the Masterpiece Kingdom Brand Building Course where you will learn how to apply the best practices in marketing and branding to your brand - all while staying aligned with and true to God's plan. Find out more here: https://www.masterpiecebrands.com/1-click-sales