Taking Your Next Step - Collegians for Christ Kyle Austin

In this episode, we analyze the characteristics of a good leader and how they can add value to people. Discover how Nehemiah's patience, active approach, precise asking, and planning aided in his remarkable endeavor in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
This episode underscores how patience and action can go hand in hand. Nehemiah didn't act hastily. Instead, he waited for the perfect timing to catalyze his plans while continuing his nine to five job which showcased his patience and active approach. He waited for God to open up the perfect opportunity and, when God did, he seized it while not overreaching beyond what he prayed for.
Nehemiah not only pursued his vision, but he also was a meticulous planner. He correlated thoughts into action, setting a bar high on leadership skills. Listen to this episode to understand how acting on a whim or emotion isn't a mark of a good leader, but planning, strategizing and being ready when the opportunity knocks is.
Inspired by Nehemiah's life, this episode motivates you to be patient, active, and ready for opportunities while waiting on God to answer your prayers.

In this episode, we explore the importance of prayer in a believer's life, indicating our reliance on God and alignment with His will. Nehemiah’s reaction to needs, expressed through prayer, is indicative of his spiritual leadership. We discuss how remembering and asserting God's promises in our prayers underlines His faithfulness and reinforces our faith.
In the latter part of the episode, we discuss Nehemiah's acknowledgement of personal and national sins, drawing parallels with King David's sin with Bathsheba. We discuss the empowering potential of acknowledging our sins, which paves the way to overcoming guilt and sorrow. The episode calls for specific prayers, a deeper, sincere connection with God and the patience to wait for His divine timing.
Deepen your understanding of prayer, leadership, and faith as we unveil insightful lessons from Nehemiah's prayer journey, supplying you with the spiritual tools to become an effective leader and positively influence those around you.

Are leaders born or are they made? Perhaps, this episode will provide some clarity on this age-old question as we advocate that leadership is a skill that can be learned. We use the journey of Moses, a reluctant leader, as evidence that leadership can be cultivated. This episode draws on wisdom from the scriptures to prove that a leader need not be the loudest, the most popular, or even the wisest person in a group, echoing John Maxwell's definition that leadership is all about "influence".
In this podcast, we challenge the conventional notions of leadership by focusing on the unique position of Christians to be true leaders through their influence on others. Whether you envision yourself as a CEO or a manager in the future, you're already equipped with the potential to lead simply by being a follower of Jesus, the master of all leaders.
As we navigate the life of Nehemiah, a man who worked a day job but lived a life of deep devotion to his faith, we look at how God prepares ordinary people for extraordinary roles and places them in the right places at the right time. From becoming a man of God to a man of concern, Nehemiah’s journey encapsulates the true essence of what it means to be a godly leader. The episode illustrates how Nehemiah’s story of listening, showing compassion, and ultimately taking action is a testament to the qualities that define true leadership.
Our goal is to inspire you to step up, just as Nehemiah did, by embodying godly qualities and exhibiting genuine concern for others. From listening attentively to showing compassion and taking action, we explore how the ordinary can indeed rise to the extraordinary. So join us as we endeavor to turn followers of Jesus into the leaders of today.

Welcome to this enlightening episode of Taking Your Next Step, brought to you by Collegians for Christ. In this final exploration of the significant phrase 'But God', we understand the saying 'But God gives the increase', and explore its implications in our spiritual journey.
In the same way that gardening requires investment, effort, and patience, we unpack the importance of nurturing the seed of God's word in people's lives. Drawing from the book of 1 Corinthians, we discuss our distinct roles in spiritual gardening--everything from planting the seed, to patiently watering it until it bears fruit. Join us to appreciate the hard work, patience, and numerous encounters with the truth on your path to spiritual enlightenment.
In this episode, we also remind listeners not to perceive any one role as being superior to the others. Whether you are a nurturer or a harvester, we stress the significance of balance, unity, and mutual respect in playing our parts in God's divine plan. Highlighting the ultimate goal of salvation and genuine conversion to Christianity, we tackle the challenges that spiritual gardeners and harvesters may face, particularly when misunderstandings arise from differences in approach.
Culminating in the reality that only God can bring the increase and transform hearts, this episode stirs us to be humble facilitators in the process of spiritual growth. We also challenge listeners to identify an individual in their life whose spiritual standing they're unsure of, and to start a nurturing, open-ended conversation with them. We hope that our joint efforts as spiritual gardeners and harvesters will result in a more bountiful spiritual harvest, for His glory.

On this episode, listen in as we discuss the often-misunderstood topic of temptation and our endeavor to dispel the blame typically cast on God for our temptations. Learn about the role Satan plays in tempting us and how aligning our understanding of God's character can boost our resilience to temptation. Explore various instances of temptation in the Bible and gain an understanding of how to handle everyday temptations.
Begin your journey towards overcoming temptations by recognizing their source, depending on divine strength, and finding the right personal support system. Embark on a life free from the chains of guilt, shame, and destruction, and walk a path of victory and liberation.

This discussion explores the magnitude of God's divine love for us and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Discover the stark contrast between human love and God's unconditional, sacrificial love.
We examine how the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ brought about justification, akin to an acquittal in court, making us sinless before God. Learn how the sacrifice of Jesus not only brings us closer to God but also instills Christian character within us. The steadfast assurance of eternal security paves the way for our reconciliation with God and helps us transition from being enemies of God to His beloved children.