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Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis
Episode Title: Generation Next: Biblical Keys to Becoming a Godly Leader

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Jason Davis shifts the focus to Generation Next — young leaders under 40 who are being called to rise with humility, wisdom, and godly character. Building on a previous discussion about the importance of sages (leaders over 40), Jason challenges millennials, Gen Z, and younger generations to prepare themselves as mentees and future leaders through the example set in scripture.

Drawing from the mentorship between Paul and Timothy (1 Timothy 4:12-13), Jason highlights five biblical ways young believers can be strong examples today: Speech, Conduct, Love, Faith, and Purity. He also explores how adversity, perseverance, and community shape next-generation leadership.

Key Discussion Points:

• Becoming a Leader Worth Mentoring:
  • Demonstrating humility, teachability, and readiness to learn from sages.
  • Building character before gaining position or influence.
• The Five Biblical Traits for Next Gen Leaders (1 Timothy 4:12-13):
  • Speech: The power of words to build or destroy (James 3).
  • Conduct: Actions that model Christlike behavior (Galatians 5).
  • Love: Living out agape, unconditional love (1 Corinthians 13).
  • Faith: Walking by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
  • Purity: Maintaining ethical and moral standards in a world full of compromise.
• Navigating Trials and Tough Times:
  • Romans 5:3-5 — Suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope.
  • James 1:2-4 — The testing of faith produces endurance and maturity.
• Building True Leadership Capacity:
  • Drawing from Andy Stanley's Next Gen Leader: Competence, Courage, Clarity, Coaching, and Character.
  • Authentic leadership starts with who you are, not just what you can do.
• Three Pitfalls to Avoid (I.C.E.):
  • Isolation: Don't withdraw from the community; growth happens together.
  • Compromise: Stay true to godly values despite pressure to cut corners.
  • Ego: Resist pride; walk in humility and dependence on God.
• Invitation to Relationship with Jesus Christ:
  • Authentic leadership, wisdom, and godly living start with a personal relationship with Jesus.

Key Scriptures Highlighted:

• 1 Timothy 4:12-13 — Five areas to be an example for believers.
• James 3 — The power and responsibility of speech.
• Galatians 5 — Fruit of the Spirit vs. works of the flesh.
• 1 Corinthians 13 — The biblical definition of love.
• Romans 5:3-5 — Perseverance through suffering.
• James 1:2-4 — Maturity through trials.
• Proverbs 16:18 — The danger of pride.
• Isaiah 26:3 — Perfect peace through keeping our minds on God.

Closing Encouragement: Generation Next—You have next on the leadership court, but with that opportunity comes great responsibility. Humility, perseverance, wisdom, and godly character are your foundation stones. Partner with Jesus Christ, stay teachable, and walk boldly in your purpose!

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