Ever feel like life is throwing you into seasons you’re not quite ready for? Whether you're stepping into something new—college, parenting, leadership, or just the next phase of your faith—this episode is here to help.
Join us as we discuss spiritual life skills—the everyday, practical qualities that help you grow stronger, love deeper, and live with purpose.
You’ll hear honest stories about overcoming regret, pushing through adversity, and learning how to stay grounded when life gets overwhelming. Whether it’s learning to manage your time, stay steady in your emotions, or simply keep going when quitting feels easier, this episode reminds you that growth is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
This episode is part of our ongoing "The Best Life" series, which is designed to help you develop essential life skills with God’s guidance. No matter your stage in life—whether you’re a student, a working professional, or enjoying retirement—God calls us to keep growing.
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Scriptures:
- 2 Timothy 4:5 AMP
- 2 Timothy 1:6-7 AMP
- Galatians 5:16 TPT
- Galatians 5:17-18 TPT
- Galatians 5:22-23 TPT
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
- James 1:2-4 Voice
- Mark 10:27 NLT
- Hebrews 12:11 NLT
- 1 Corinthians 9:25 NLT
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Spiritual life skills to fulfill our purpose
02:59 - Ten qualities to fulfill your purpose
05:57 - A look ahead
08:20 - Why are spiritual life skills important
11:20 - How would you define spiritual life skills
13:45 - What are situations that taught you life skills
17:14 - Life skills can help you manage your emotions
19:17 - Spiritual life skills are for every life stage
22:17 - Our weaknesses are God's opportunity
26:03 - How spiritual life skills change our lives
27:05 - Learn how to not quit
30:19 - The power of regret
36:16 - Life skills build on one another
39:03 - Don't stunt your growth
43:04 - Life is about growth
45:01 - How to teach spiritual life skills
46:41 - six ways to teach spiritual life skills
48:51 - Teach spiritual life skills by sharing your life
55:33 - Walking through life skills with friends
58:54 - Figure out what's really inside a person to teach them
01:02:08 - recap the six ways to teach spiritual life skills
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