August 3, 2025 • 12 mins
Our society is struggling from a consistency crisis. Our leaders are all over the map and their actions do not match their words. In this episode, Sean discusses the tremendous value of consistency in all areas of our life and the eternal impact it can have on those around us.
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Speaker 1 (00:10):
Good evening everyone. This is Sean Copeland. Today is Sunday,
August third, and welcome to another brand new, life changing
edition of the ninety four X Kingdom briven CEO. Thank
you all so much for joining us today, and I
(00:30):
apologize for getting this out a little bit later than normal.
We just had our last baseball trip up to Kansas City.
My son was in a kind of a showcase up there.
It was super, super exciting, but we played early this
morning and then drove back and so we just got home.
I while I was up there, I was kind of
(00:52):
praying and thinking about what to share on today's podcast,
and I saw multiple examples of what I would call
kind of a lack of consistency, where you basically have
parents or coaches or maybe even players saying one thing
but completely doing another. And I got to thinking about
(01:15):
our world, and I think part of what is so
frustrating to all of us is that we have kind
of a consistency crisis within our world. I think about
a teaching from John Maxwell from years and years ago,
and he talked about the power of congruency. Where you
(01:37):
were what you say and what you do are the same,
where your internal beliefs match your external actions, and we
want to talk about that a little bit. But this
is it's hard. I mean, this is very, very difficult.
And I would ask you if you've ever tried to
go on a diet on Monday and you were off
of it by lunch, or you started a workout routine
(01:58):
that lasted about as long as your last house plan,
or maybe you've made a new Year's resolution to read
your Bible every day only to realize you're still in
Leviticus and it is now August. Consistency is hard, but
consistency is also powerful, and in our walk with God
and in every area of life, it can be the
(02:19):
difference between burnout and breakthrough, and failure and fruitfulness. You know,
when John Maxwell emphasized the concept and consistency and leadership,
he was referring to the alignment between the leader's inner self,
their values, beliefs, and their emotions, and their external actions
(02:40):
and their communication. And here are a few of the
points that he made in his teaching that I just
went back and reviewed earlier this morning. Number One, trust
and credibility is so important. Congruent leaders walk the talk,
meaning that their actions match their words and their values,
(03:01):
and this consistency builds trust with their team members and
their followers. People are more likely to follow leaders who
demonstrate integrity and honesty in all areas of their life.
Number two, it gives them authentic influence. Consistent leaders have
a deeper and more authentic influence because their behavior is
(03:22):
rooted in their true selves. This is according to a
Newsweek study. This authenticity inspires and empowers others, creating a
more positive and productive work environment. Number three, they experience
improved relationships. When leaders are consistent, they foster stronger and
more meaningful relationships with those around them, according to Aaron's McSwain.
(03:45):
And this is because people can sense genuineness and are
more likely to open up and connect with leaders who
are perceived as authentic. They also, Number four experience enhance
leadership effectiveness. Consistency provides a stable foundation for leadership, allowing
(04:06):
leaders to navigate challenges and make decisions that are consistent
with their values. Leaders with strong consistency can inspire others
to achieve collective success and build a positive organizational culture.
So what do we mean? Consistent leaders are self aware
and they're committed to continuous improvement. Continuous self improvement. They're
(04:30):
dedicated to serving others and empowering their teams. They have
a clear vision and inspire through action, and they make
card decisions that serve the greater good. In essence, John
Maxwell's emphasis on the power of consistency underscores the importance
of authentic, value driven leadership is a key to building
(04:51):
strong relationships, fostering trust, and achieving lasting success. Okay, but
what does the Bible say about this? A lot? In fact.
Number one, God is consistent and we are made in
his image. Hebrews thirteen, verse eight says Jesus Christ is
the same yesterday and today and forever. And Malachi three
(05:16):
six says, I the Lord do not change. We serve
a God who doesn't wake up on the wrong side
of the bed. He doesn't ghost us, he doesn't flake.
He's steady, he's reliable, he's consistent. And guess what, you
were created in His image, So consistency is already in you.
You've just got to cultivate it. The faithful are fruitful.
(05:41):
Now let's talk about one of the most overlooked heroes
in scripture, and that is Daniel. In Daniel six, we
read that Daniel prayed three times a day, every day,
even when it was illegal, even when it meant he'd
get thrown into a den full of lions. And that's
not flash, that's not charisma, that is consistency. Daniel six'
(06:01):
ten says he went home to his upstairs room where
the windows open Toward Jerusalem's. Jerusalem three times a. Day
he got down on his knees and, prayed giving thanks
to His, god just as he had done. Before he
didn't start praying because it was a. Crisis he didn't
pray only when the music hit just. Right he had a,
(06:22):
habit and that habit gave him strength in the. Storm
there's a saying that says you don't rise to the,
occasion you fall to the level of your. Preparation it's
like trying to run a marathon after training With netflix and.
Nachos you're not going to make it past mile. One
daniel was marathon. Ready his consistency was his. Preparation consistency builds,
(06:47):
character even when nobody's. Watching galatian sixt', nine says let
us not grow weary and, doing good for at the,
proper time we will reap a harvest if we do
not give up consistency is boring before it. Is blessed
you don't see the results. Right away that's why most
people give up. Too soon Joseph in genesis thirty seven
(07:08):
through fifty is another. Great example he was consistent in
his integrity even when he, was betrayed, falsely accused and.
In prison he served Faithfully in, potiphar's house then, in
prison Then in. Faroh's palace What if joseph, had said you,
KNOW what i tried the whole. Character thing it, Didn't
work let's. Go rogue but he stayed the Course and
(07:30):
god used him to. Save nations there's a man in
our church who Read the bible with his kids every
night for. Ten years, one night his, Teenager, said dad
thanks for. Doing this EVEN when i rolled my eyes or,
ACTED bored i. WASN'T bored i just didn't know how
TO say i. Needed this you never know when your
quiet consistency is a blessing to. Someone else jesus modeled
(07:55):
Consistency even jesus didn't. Wing it luke Five says jesus
often withdrew to lonely places. And prayed mark one thirty,
five said very early in, The morning jesus, got up
left the house and went off to a solitary place where.
He prayed jesus had a regular. Prayer life he had a,
rhythm work, rest, withdraw. Pray repeat If the Son of
(08:20):
god needed, a routine so. Do We if jesus were,
here today he wouldn't be constantly hitting the spiritual. Snooze
button he'd probably have a Color coded google calendar label
quiet Time with. Abbah recurring that is how he lived,
his life. Very consistently small consistent steps beat big. Occasional
(08:41):
ones proverb twenty five to, one says the plans of
the diligent lead to profit as surely as taste leads.
To poverty don't despise. Small beginnings don't underestimate the power
of ten minutes in the world, every day a weekly
date night with, your spouse a daily thank you got
even on, hard days showing up to church week. AFTER
(09:03):
week i once brought a treadmill and used it faithfully
as a. COAT rack i TOLD myself i was going
to run five miles, a DAY but i didn't even
walk around. The block it's not about, being epic it's about.
Being consistent my grandmother told me that a key to
she and my grandpa's long term health was they would
(09:25):
walk for thirty minutes. A DAY so i set that
as a goal years Ago and i've been doing it every.
SINGLE day i never, GET sick i. Feel great it's
amazing what, just small consistent acts can do. For you
so what area needs? Your consistency where are you being
(09:45):
hit Or miss is it? Your? Prayer life is it?
Church attendance is? It finances is? It health is? It
relationships what small action can you commit, to daily not for,
a week for. A life god honors The consistent Psalm
one versus two and, three says but his delight is
(10:08):
in the law Of. The lord he is like a
tree planted by streams, of water which shields its fruits,
in season and whose leaf does. Not wither whatever he.
DOES prospers a tree doesn't grow by. Occasional watering it
grows by. Being planted don't be a spiritual tumbleweed blone around,
by emotion trends. Or feelings be a. Planted PERSON so
(10:35):
i want to close this out in, prayer TODAY but
i want us to think through consistency in a couple
of areas of. Our, life okay as, WE close i
want to. Encourage you think of consistent habits that will
make you a. Better person whether it's being in, the
word whether it's a, daily walk whether it's writing a
(10:55):
daily thank, you note whether it's, you know taking the
time to thank those people, around us whatever, it is
think about something that you can do every day to.
Be consistent and, number two let's think about just. Living,
consistently okay you don't want to be one person at
church and then a different person, at work and then
(11:17):
a different person at the little league game whenever you
don't get the call that. You're wanting let's. Be consistent
let's be. The same let's always be Anchored to jesus
and have the same fruits of the spirit that are
showing to others, every day no matter where, we are
(11:39):
no matter what we. Are doing please close with me today. In,
prayer lord help us to be people, of consistency not out,
of duty but out. Of delight help us to be
steady in, our faith dependable in, our actions and faithful
in the. Little things may we reflect your unchanging character
(11:59):
in a constantly. Changing world we love you so Much in, Jesus',
name AMEN and i just want to leave this with you. Real,
quick remember consistency. Isn't, sexy okay it, doesn't trend it's
not going to, go viral but it will change your
life and it will change the lives of everyone who is.
(12:20):
Watching you and that is way more people than. You
realize so keep, showing up, keep praying, keep forgiving keep
walking because In the Kingdom, of god consistency is the secret.
To greatness thank you so much for joining this edition
of the ninety Four X KINGDOM driven ceo
Good evening everyone. This is Sean Copeland. Today is Sunday,
August third, and welcome to another brand new, life changing
edition of the ninety four X Kingdom briven CEO. Thank
you all so much for joining us today, and I
(00:30):
apologize for getting this out a little bit later than normal.
We just had our last baseball trip up to Kansas City.
My son was in a kind of a showcase up there.
It was super, super exciting, but we played early this
morning and then drove back and so we just got home.
I while I was up there, I was kind of
(00:52):
praying and thinking about what to share on today's podcast,
and I saw multiple examples of what I would call
kind of a lack of consistency, where you basically have
parents or coaches or maybe even players saying one thing
but completely doing another. And I got to thinking about
(01:15):
our world, and I think part of what is so
frustrating to all of us is that we have kind
of a consistency crisis within our world. I think about
a teaching from John Maxwell from years and years ago,
and he talked about the power of congruency. Where you
(01:37):
were what you say and what you do are the same,
where your internal beliefs match your external actions, and we
want to talk about that a little bit. But this
is it's hard. I mean, this is very, very difficult.
And I would ask you if you've ever tried to
go on a diet on Monday and you were off
of it by lunch, or you started a workout routine
(01:58):
that lasted about as long as your last house plan,
or maybe you've made a new Year's resolution to read
your Bible every day only to realize you're still in
Leviticus and it is now August. Consistency is hard, but
consistency is also powerful, and in our walk with God
and in every area of life, it can be the
(02:19):
difference between burnout and breakthrough, and failure and fruitfulness. You know,
when John Maxwell emphasized the concept and consistency and leadership,
he was referring to the alignment between the leader's inner self,
their values, beliefs, and their emotions, and their external actions
(02:40):
and their communication. And here are a few of the
points that he made in his teaching that I just
went back and reviewed earlier this morning. Number One, trust
and credibility is so important. Congruent leaders walk the talk,
meaning that their actions match their words and their values,
(03:01):
and this consistency builds trust with their team members and
their followers. People are more likely to follow leaders who
demonstrate integrity and honesty in all areas of their life.
Number two, it gives them authentic influence. Consistent leaders have
a deeper and more authentic influence because their behavior is
(03:22):
rooted in their true selves. This is according to a
Newsweek study. This authenticity inspires and empowers others, creating a
more positive and productive work environment. Number three, they experience
improved relationships. When leaders are consistent, they foster stronger and
more meaningful relationships with those around them, according to Aaron's McSwain.
(03:45):
And this is because people can sense genuineness and are
more likely to open up and connect with leaders who
are perceived as authentic. They also, Number four experience enhance
leadership effectiveness. Consistency provides a stable foundation for leadership, allowing
(04:06):
leaders to navigate challenges and make decisions that are consistent
with their values. Leaders with strong consistency can inspire others
to achieve collective success and build a positive organizational culture.
So what do we mean? Consistent leaders are self aware
and they're committed to continuous improvement. Continuous self improvement. They're
(04:30):
dedicated to serving others and empowering their teams. They have
a clear vision and inspire through action, and they make
card decisions that serve the greater good. In essence, John
Maxwell's emphasis on the power of consistency underscores the importance
of authentic, value driven leadership is a key to building
(04:51):
strong relationships, fostering trust, and achieving lasting success. Okay, but
what does the Bible say about this? A lot? In fact.
Number one, God is consistent and we are made in
his image. Hebrews thirteen, verse eight says Jesus Christ is
the same yesterday and today and forever. And Malachi three
(05:16):
six says, I the Lord do not change. We serve
a God who doesn't wake up on the wrong side
of the bed. He doesn't ghost us, he doesn't flake.
He's steady, he's reliable, he's consistent. And guess what, you
were created in His image, So consistency is already in you.
You've just got to cultivate it. The faithful are fruitful.
(05:41):
Now let's talk about one of the most overlooked heroes
in scripture, and that is Daniel. In Daniel six, we
read that Daniel prayed three times a day, every day,
even when it was illegal, even when it meant he'd
get thrown into a den full of lions. And that's
not flash, that's not charisma, that is consistency. Daniel six'
(06:01):
ten says he went home to his upstairs room where
the windows open Toward Jerusalem's. Jerusalem three times a. Day
he got down on his knees and, prayed giving thanks
to His, god just as he had done. Before he
didn't start praying because it was a. Crisis he didn't
pray only when the music hit just. Right he had a,
(06:22):
habit and that habit gave him strength in the. Storm
there's a saying that says you don't rise to the,
occasion you fall to the level of your. Preparation it's
like trying to run a marathon after training With netflix and.
Nachos you're not going to make it past mile. One
daniel was marathon. Ready his consistency was his. Preparation consistency builds,
(06:47):
character even when nobody's. Watching galatian sixt', nine says let
us not grow weary and, doing good for at the,
proper time we will reap a harvest if we do
not give up consistency is boring before it. Is blessed
you don't see the results. Right away that's why most
people give up. Too soon Joseph in genesis thirty seven
(07:08):
through fifty is another. Great example he was consistent in
his integrity even when he, was betrayed, falsely accused and.
In prison he served Faithfully in, potiphar's house then, in
prison Then in. Faroh's palace What if joseph, had said you,
KNOW what i tried the whole. Character thing it, Didn't
work let's. Go rogue but he stayed the Course and
(07:30):
god used him to. Save nations there's a man in
our church who Read the bible with his kids every
night for. Ten years, one night his, Teenager, said dad
thanks for. Doing this EVEN when i rolled my eyes or,
ACTED bored i. WASN'T bored i just didn't know how
TO say i. Needed this you never know when your
quiet consistency is a blessing to. Someone else jesus modeled
(07:55):
Consistency even jesus didn't. Wing it luke Five says jesus
often withdrew to lonely places. And prayed mark one thirty,
five said very early in, The morning jesus, got up
left the house and went off to a solitary place where.
He prayed jesus had a regular. Prayer life he had a,
rhythm work, rest, withdraw. Pray repeat If the Son of
(08:20):
god needed, a routine so. Do We if jesus were,
here today he wouldn't be constantly hitting the spiritual. Snooze
button he'd probably have a Color coded google calendar label
quiet Time with. Abbah recurring that is how he lived,
his life. Very consistently small consistent steps beat big. Occasional
(08:41):
ones proverb twenty five to, one says the plans of
the diligent lead to profit as surely as taste leads.
To poverty don't despise. Small beginnings don't underestimate the power
of ten minutes in the world, every day a weekly
date night with, your spouse a daily thank you got
even on, hard days showing up to church week. AFTER
(09:03):
week i once brought a treadmill and used it faithfully
as a. COAT rack i TOLD myself i was going
to run five miles, a DAY but i didn't even
walk around. The block it's not about, being epic it's about.
Being consistent my grandmother told me that a key to
she and my grandpa's long term health was they would
(09:25):
walk for thirty minutes. A DAY so i set that
as a goal years Ago and i've been doing it every.
SINGLE day i never, GET sick i. Feel great it's
amazing what, just small consistent acts can do. For you
so what area needs? Your consistency where are you being
(09:45):
hit Or miss is it? Your? Prayer life is it?
Church attendance is? It finances is? It health is? It
relationships what small action can you commit, to daily not for,
a week for. A life god honors The consistent Psalm
one versus two and, three says but his delight is
(10:08):
in the law Of. The lord he is like a
tree planted by streams, of water which shields its fruits,
in season and whose leaf does. Not wither whatever he.
DOES prospers a tree doesn't grow by. Occasional watering it
grows by. Being planted don't be a spiritual tumbleweed blone around,
by emotion trends. Or feelings be a. Planted PERSON so
(10:35):
i want to close this out in, prayer TODAY but
i want us to think through consistency in a couple
of areas of. Our, life okay as, WE close i
want to. Encourage you think of consistent habits that will
make you a. Better person whether it's being in, the
word whether it's a, daily walk whether it's writing a
(10:55):
daily thank, you note whether it's, you know taking the
time to thank those people, around us whatever, it is
think about something that you can do every day to.
Be consistent and, number two let's think about just. Living,
consistently okay you don't want to be one person at
church and then a different person, at work and then
(11:17):
a different person at the little league game whenever you
don't get the call that. You're wanting let's. Be consistent
let's be. The same let's always be Anchored to jesus
and have the same fruits of the spirit that are
showing to others, every day no matter where, we are
(11:39):
no matter what we. Are doing please close with me today. In,
prayer lord help us to be people, of consistency not out,
of duty but out. Of delight help us to be
steady in, our faith dependable in, our actions and faithful
in the. Little things may we reflect your unchanging character
(11:59):
in a constantly. Changing world we love you so Much in, Jesus',
name AMEN and i just want to leave this with you. Real,
quick remember consistency. Isn't, sexy okay it, doesn't trend it's
not going to, go viral but it will change your
life and it will change the lives of everyone who is.
(12:20):
Watching you and that is way more people than. You
realize so keep, showing up, keep praying, keep forgiving keep
walking because In the Kingdom, of god consistency is the secret.
To greatness thank you so much for joining this edition
of the ninety Four X KINGDOM driven ceo
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