Reading Lenz With Nick Lenzi

Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your tips on how to make more time, reach out to makingtime@lumivoz.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------Each of us sets out to be successful but who defines what it means to be successful? How do we get there? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of Reading Lenz we learn from Hall of Fame basketball Coach John Wooden, winner of 10 national championships who would be the first to tell you it wasn’t his championships that determined his success. Tune in as host Nick Lenzi and guest Peter Englert, host of the Why God Why podcast cover the book Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court by legendary basketball coach John Wooden. Show Notes:The Pyramid of Success - https://www.thewoodeneffect.com/pyramid-of-success/About our guest Peter Englert:Peter Englert serves as the Adult Ministries Director at Browncroft Community Church. He married Robyn and along with their daughter Hayley, they reside in Rochester, NY. Peter graduated from the University of Valley Forge with a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries and an M.A. of Theology. He is the co-host of the hit podcast Why God Why?

Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your tips on how to make more time, reach out to makingtime@lumivoz.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------When faced with an enviable challenge, how can we best use community to drive us to unity instead defaulting back to our standard of individuality?Join us on this episode as we go back to an impactful book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by award winning wartime journalist Sebastian Junger. In this episode modernity is affecting community and how groups are in a prime position to fight for what our heart actually desires.  More About Tommy Carreras:Tommy never had any intention of being in ministry. Jesus found him at 17 and after 6 years figuring out what in the world that meant, he packed everything moved to Ventura CA with his wife, Lauren to work at Mission Church where they served for eight years. Earlier this year they moved to Tennessee to be close to family and work alongside Michael and Cathy Dye implementing and updating The Genesis Process (https://www.genesisprocess.org/). Tommy is also a contributor to the Small Group Network blog and podcast.Tommy's Website → https://tommycarreras.comFormer Shows Referenced:Extreme Ownership ►►https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/reading-lenz-extreme-ownershipCanoeing the Mountain ►►https://grouptalksgn.libsyn.com/reading-lenz-canoeing-the-mountain-w-kiersten-telzerowLighting Round References:Mission's Change Workshop (Michael Dye's recovery content) ► missionventura.com/changeworkshopUnhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart► https://www.amazon.com/Unhindered-Aligning-Story-Your-Heart/dp/1950718743

Promo: Making TimeYou have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.Learn more and download group guides at https://lumivoz.com/making-time/For questions, comments, or sharing your tips on how to make more time, reach out to makingtime@lumivoz.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why are habits the best way to build consistency inside your groups? Join us for this month's episode of Reading Lenz as host Nick Lenzi is joined by Amber Walker to breakdown the New Times #1 Best Seller Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book has sold over 5 million copies, tune into to hear what you should know about this book and the takeaways we are bringing into our groups. Episode Highlights:Atomic Habits Intro (8:35)Difference between a habit and a goal (12:40)Make it obvious (17:30)Make it attractive (21:50)Make it easy (28:40)Make it satisfying (37:05)Lightning Round (42:00)More About Our Guest Amber Walker:Amber is the Director of Engagement at The Bible Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA where she has been for 2 ½ years. Prior to moving home to Pittsburgh, she was working in New York City doing marketing for American Express. When she's not creating community, you can find her cheering on the Steelers and seeking out good eats around town. About the Host Nick Lenzi:Nick has been helping people belong as the Community Director at Hoboken Grace Church in Hoboken, NJ since 2009. Prior to joining Hoboken Grace full time, he was an analyst on Wall Street at an investment bank. He is also the host of the show Reading Lenz which airs on the Group Talk Podcast on the 4th Wednesday of each month.