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Can chasing a legacy lead us astray? On today's episode of Renewed Mindsets, we promise to unravel the cautionary tales of the Tower of Babel and the Titanic, where the ambition to "make a name" spelled disaster. Join me, Rick, as I share an exclusive episode from my other podcast, Wisdom for the Day, where we navigate through Genesis 11:4 and Captain Edward J. Smith’s fateful journey, drawing lessons on pride, ambition, and the pursuit of significance. Through a Gen X lens filled with humor and nostalgia, we'll explore how our quest for lasting legacies can sometimes distance us from God and each other.

Get ready to reflect on personal legacy versus divine purpose, as we find hope in the redemptive narrative of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit united the scattered. Our conversation today encourages finding true significance not in building our own towers, but in being part of God's greater story. Together, let's pray for unity in Christ, asking God to place His own name upon us and guide our steps away from self-centered pursuits. Tune in and be inspired with a fresh perspective that transforms your spiritual playlist and mindset.

Wisdom for the Day: Everyday podcast.   wisdomfortheday.org

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The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.
Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.
Music used with permission.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
Hey, welcome to Renewed Mindsets, bringing you
God's truth from a Gen Xperspective, with a mix of humor
and a dash of nostalgia.
Remember when life was simplerand all we needed was a good
mixtape?
Well, we're here to make yourspiritual playlist even better.
Join us as we explore scripture, laugh a little and rediscover
the power of a renewed mindset.

(00:26):
Don't conform transform.
Hey, I'm Rick and I'm so gladyou're here.
Listen, there's a lot of you.
We've been doing this podcastnow for 14 months, doing this
podcast now for 14 months, andI've got a ton of regular

(00:49):
listeners and I guarantee you,most of y'all don't know that.
I've got a second podcast.
It's called Wisdom for the Day.
You can find it atwisdomforthedayorg.
Well, today, for a treat, I'mgoing to play the latest episode
of Wisdom of the Day for you.
The Wisdom for the Day podcastis a daily podcast.

(01:12):
It's very short, usually aboutfive minutes, and it's a
devotional.
It's something different everyday, just something to help you
start or end your day with God,just to get you a little
jumpstart, something to get yougoing.
We're into the second year ofWisdom for the Day.

(01:32):
Also, you've got last season,or season number one is the
whole book of Proverbs, fromchapter one through chapter 31.
And then, starting this January, I decided to start using the
whole word of God, so it'scalled Wisdom for the Day every
day.
If you like it, let me know onmy website, wisdomforthedayorg,

(01:57):
or you could also go torenewedmindsetscom and leave me
a message.
I really would like to know howmany Renewed Mindsets listeners
also listen to Wisdom for theDay.
It's a different kind ofpodcast, but it's really the
same demographic.
I love you See.
Ya, you embrace each day withfaith and wisdom, ready to feel

(02:45):
inspired.
Let's get started.
Today is day 36.
Make a name.
Reading from Genesis, chapter11, verse 4 from the New Living
Translation Come, let us buildourselves a city so that we may
make a name for ourselves.
Let us build ourselves a cityso that we may make a name for
ourselves.
Edward J Smith.
Do you recognize that name?

(03:06):
He was the captain of one ofthe most famous sea voyages in
history the Titanic's ill-fatedjourney.
Now, after setbacks in hiscareer, this new commission was
his chance to restore hisreputation.
He was determined to impresshis harshest critics.
Smith prioritized speed oversafety.

(03:28):
He ignored warnings aboutweather conditions.
In reality, it wasn't just aniceberg that sank the Titanic.
It was the pride of EdwardSmith and his employer, the
White Star Line.
Now many of us are also caughtup in trying to make a name for
ourselves.
Who can blame us?

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No one wants to be forgotten orcast aside.
We're taught that the winnersin life are those who secure a
lasting legacy, even if it'sjust a footnote in history.
But this drive to make a namefor ourselves is nothing new.
It's a replay of what happenedon the plains of Shinar at the
Tower of Babel.

(04:09):
There, humanity sought to builda tower to the heavens, a
project fueled by pride.
The effort was doomed from thestart, as the pride that
separates us from God alsoseparates us from one another.
The confusion and scattering ofthe people at Babel are fitting

(04:31):
consequences for those whorefuse to hear God's unifying
voice.
But God's response to thedivisions of Babel is seen in
Pentecost.
Through the power of the HolySpirit, people from many nations
were brought together, unitedunder God's name.
That's from Acts 2.21.

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In contrast to the fragmentationat Babel, pentecost shows us
God's plan to reconcile andunite through His Spirit.
Pentecost shows us God's planto reconcile and unite through
His Spirit.
True significance and unitycome not from building a name
for ourselves, but from being apart of God's redemptive story.
Pray with me, father.

(05:13):
God, lord Almighty, ourarrogant name-building isolates
us from you and our neighbors.
Place your own name upon us,lord.
We pray, and give us unity inbearing the name of Christ, amen
.
Well, that's all for today, butI'll be back tomorrow with more

(05:37):
of God's Word.
To listen to past episodes, goto wisdomforthedayorg For free
Wisdom of the Day merch.
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Slash renewedmindsets andconsider becoming a community
member.
The executive producer forWisdom of the Day is Kimmy
Shirley.
Quality control engineer isYelena McClellan.

(05:58):
Intro and outro music by WestonMcCurry Until tomorrow, I'm
Rick.
I love you, see ya?
Well, that's all for thisweek's show.
You know the name of this showspeaks my hope for you.
It's taken from the words ofRomans, chapter 12, verse 2.

(06:24):
Do not be conformed to thisworld, but be transformed by the
renewal of your mind that bytesting you may discern what is
the will of God, what is goodand acceptable and perfect.
If you enjoyed what you heard,do me a favor, please, and tell
someone you know about it.
Send them a link and a text youknow.

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blog and check out the new merch.
And, as always while you'rethere, send me a voicemail by

(07:06):
clicking the button at thebottom right corner of the main
page.
Tell me what you think aboutthis show.
I just might play it on afuture episode.
Until next week, I'm Rick.
I love you, see ya.

(07:35):
The intro and outro music forthe Renewed Mindsets podcast is
Are you Ready?
By Floodgate From the album Areyou Ready?
Copyright 2002, offbeatMinistries Incorporated.
Floodgate can be found on AppleMusic and iTunes.
Music used with permission.