Faith. Purpose. Leadership. with Garrett Lowe

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This podcast is dedicated to equip and empower people to deepen their faith, discover their purpose, and develop their leadership.

  1. Aug 27

    Ep. 15. Grow Your Range: How Adaptability Strengthens Your Faith, Purpose, and Leadership

    Grow Your Range: How Adaptability Strengthens Your Faith, Purpose, and Leadership What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? The meeting moves. The budget changes. The strategy stops working. An opportunity disappears. A door you thought God would open stays firmly closed. Do you push harder or expand your range? In this episode of Faith, Purpose, and Leadership, Garrett explores the Law of Requisite Variety, a principle developed by cybernetics pioneer W. Ross Ashby. Simply put, the more complex the environment becomes, the greater the range of approaches we need to navigate it effectively. Using everyday examples like a dimmer switch and GPS navigation, Garrett shows why adaptability isn't about abandoning what matters. It's about being willing to change what doesn't matter in order to protect what does. In This Episode You'll discover: Why rigid leaders often have less control over outcomes than they think.How pressure can cause us to retreat into our default leadership style.Three practical ways to expand your leadership range: stay curious, grow your toolbox, and run experiments. Why adaptable leaders question and test their methods instead of constantly defending them.How we can mistakenly confuse the route toward our purpose with the destination.What Joseph's unexpected journey teaches us about allowing God to "recalculate" our path.Why faith isn't trusting God to make our plan happen, but trusting Him when His plan looks nothing like ours. How Paul's words in Philippians 4 provide a powerful picture of spiritual range. One of the central ideas of the episode is simple: Adaptability isn't changing the things that matter. It's changing what doesn't matter in order to protect what does. Paul said he had learned to be content in "any and every situation." He knew abundance and scarcity, freedom and hardship and none of those circumstances determined whether he would trust God. That is spiritual range. Maybe spiritual maturity isn't creating a life where fewer things can go wrong. Maybe it's becoming the kind of person who can remain faithful to God through a wider and wider range of circumstances. So ask yourself: Am I really stuck or have I simply decided there's only one acceptable way forward? Know your destination. Know your values. Know who you are. Get clear about God's calling for your next step. And then...Grow your range.

    Ep. 15. Grow Your Range: How Adaptability Strengthens Your Faith, Purpose, and Leadership

  2. Aug 4

    Ep. 14. Ecclesiastes Chapters 7-9: The Teacher No One Wants

    What if death isn't your enemy... but your teacher? Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid thinking about death. We distract ourselves, stay busy, and assume we'll have more time. But what if the Bible invites us to do something completely different? In this message we'll explores Ecclesiastes 7–9, where Solomon offers one of the most surprising lessons in Scripture: death can become one of life's greatest teachers. Rather than producing fear, an honest awareness of our mortality can cultivate wisdom, gratitude, humility, and a deeper appreciation for the gifts God has placed in front of us today. Through three powerful movements, this message explores: Why the "house of mourning" can teach us more than the "house of feasting."Why our desire for control is often an illusion.How God's answer isn't anxiety or despair...but joyful gratitude. Most importantly, we'll see how Jesus transformed death forever. Because Christ defeated death, Christians no longer have to fear it. Instead, we can allow it to teach us how to truly live. Preparation matters. Wisdom matters. Hard work matters. But none of those things guarantee tomorrow. Our calling is not to control the future but to faithfully prepare, trust God with what we cannot control, and joyfully embrace the gifts He has placed before us today. Because of Jesus, death no longer gets the final word. It simply reminds us to live wisely.

  3. Jul 10

    Ep. 13. The Six Mentors Every Growing Leader Needs

    Download a PDF Resource with the Six Mentors by signing up for the Cornerstone Coffee Break: https://www.cornerstoneleadership.org/cornerstone-coffee-break When I was 17, I realized something really important: I wasn't going to become the person I wanted to become by myself. I needed someone ahead of me. I needed a mentor. Bobby Clinton points out in his incredible book, Connecting, that one mentor isn't enough. Different mentors provide different resources. But what is mentoring anyway? I love Clinton's definition: "Mentoring is a relational experience in which one person empowers another by a transfer of resources." Your growth often stalls because either #1. You’re trying to do everything on your own. #2. you're looking for one person to provide what six different people were designed to give. Bobby Clinton identifies 6 types of mentoring relationships for you to pursue. #1. The Discipler -This mentor builds the foundation by passing on the tools for studying the Bible, learning to pray, and how to share your faith. #2. The Spiritual Director -A discipler teaches you the disciplines. A spiritual director helps you discern what God is doing through those disciplines. One teaches the practices. The other helps you interpret the journey. #3. The Teacher -This is the person who has knowledge you don't yet possess. One of my favorite phrases is, "I don't know what I don't know." #4. The Coach -If the teacher transfers knowledge...the coach develops skill. They do this through the cycle of Observation -> Evaluation -> Feedback -> Practice -> Repetition. #5. The Counselor -While a coach helps you improve your performance, a counselor helps you heal the wounds that may be limiting your performance. -Information alone doesn't heal wounds. #6. The Sponsor -A sponsor uses their influence to create opportunities you couldn't create on your own. They recommend you. They advocate for you. They introduce you. Which mentor do you need most right now? Don't try to find six mentors this week. Find one. The one you need most right now. Reach out. Buy them coffee. Ask thoughtful questions. Show up prepared. Take notes. Do the work.

  4. Jun 23

    Ep. 12. Get a LIFE...a GOOD one :)

    Sign up to receive the Cornerstone Coffee Break: https://www.cornerstoneleadership.org/cornerstone-coffee-break I will be sending PDF resources focused on Faith - Purpose - Leadership that follow the current podcast episode. Get a LIFE...a GOOD one :) In this episode, we'll unpack a Psalm of Moses - Psalm 90, for some wisdom on how to live a good life. Principle #1. In order to live a good life, you must first learn how to live a good day. Principle #2. Control the Controllables What are three consistent things you could do every morning to make it a "GOOD" morning? What are three consistent things you could do every afternoon to make it a "GOOD" afternoon? What are three consistent things you could do every evening to make it a "GOOD" evening?

    Ep. 12. Get a LIFE...a GOOD one :)

  5. Jun 9

    Ep. 11. Tom Beaupre: Bass Player + Financial Advisor

    Introducing...Tom Beaupre! Tommy and I were roommates at Bloomsburg University and we connected over our shared faith in God and love for music. The times we spent playing shows in college bars and coffee shops are some of my fondest memories. Tom worked hard to put himself out there in the music industry in Nashville, and got a great opportunity to play bass for Florida Georgia Line. He currently plays bass for Luke Bryan and is also providing wealth management as a financial advisor. We had a great conversation talking about faith, purpose, and leadership...here are some highlights! Chasing Purpose Through Music How a small college gig sparked Tom’s dream to pursue music professionally The early days of moving to Nashville with no guarantees Why grit mattered more than talent The mindset shift from “artist” to simply wanting to play music “I wasn’t the most talented but I was the most willing to stick it out.” Financial Stewardship & Responsibility The surprising story of Tom’s college budget written on a whiteboard Lessons learned from his mother about money and debt Why many musicians struggle financially even after finding success How music eventually led Tom into financial advising “People are handed tools they haven’t been taught how to wield yet.” Purpose, Identity & Calling How defining success changes your life The power of writing goals down Why people are often afraid to be beginners The connection between identity and habits “You are what you tell people you are.” Faith, Accountability & Spiritual Growth Growing up Catholic and navigating different expressions of faith Why accountability and authentic friendships matter Staying grounded in the music industry Learning not to place faith in human leaders “If your faith is in a building, a name, or a person… eventually someone’s going to let you down.” Leadership & Influence Leading from behind the scenes The importance of being solutions-driven instead of complaint-driven Why communication matters in leadership What it means to “lead yourself first” “Little things add up to big things.”

    Ep. 11. Tom Beaupre: Bass Player + Financial Advisor

  6. Jun 2

    Ep. 10. Paul Angone: 101 Secrets for your Twenties

    I am so grateful to introduce you to Paul Angone! He is an author/keynote speaker/actor and has so much wisdom to share with you in this episode! Check out his stuff here: INSTAGRAMWEBSITE “We don’t connect over our pretend perfection. We connect over our shared struggle.” “Life will never feel like it’s supposed to.”   “Don’t be so quick to label something a failure.” “Some of the things I thought were my biggest failures led to my deepest successes.”   “Just keep doing the work, stay consistent, and trust the Lord.” “So much of life is based off faithfulness.” “Trusting God with the results.”   “Your pain and struggle can become your platform.” “When you start being honest about your struggles, you realize you’re not alone.”     “Quiet spaces in our lives are sacred.”   “Explorers have to get lost.” “Explorers get lost on purpose, with purpose, for a purpose.” “Success in your 20s is more about setting the table than enjoying the feast.”   “Comfort and challenge don’t play nice together at the same table.”   “Leaders usually don’t fail because of a lack of skill. They fail because of a lack of character.”   “Comparison is the smallpox of our generation.”     “Feel the stirring. Take the chance. Take the step.”

    Ep. 10. Paul Angone: 101 Secrets for your Twenties

  7. May 25

    Ep. 9. Your Personal Mission Statement_Part 2

    Most people spend more time planning vacations than they do thinking deeply about the direction of their life. In this powerful episode of Faith. Purpose. Leadership. You will walk through a practical and deeply reflective framework for crafting your own Personal Mission Statement. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like: • Who am I becoming? • What am I here to do? • Where do I make the greatest impact? • What values shape the way I live? • What is my life ultimately built on? …then this episode is for you. Support this podcast by signing up for the Cornerstone Coffee Break and get the downloadable PDF resource on crafting your own personal mission statement: https://www.cornerstoneleadership.org/cornerstone-coffee-break In this episode, you’ll discover: ☕ Why identity shapes behavior ☕ How to identify the action verbs connected to your mission ☕ Why focus creates impact ☕ How your values act as your “invisible manager” ☕ Why your foundation determines your endurance ☕ Practical reflection questions to help craft your own mission statement This is a guided conversation designed to help you align your identity, mission, impact, values, and foundation into a life of deeper meaning and intentionality. Because you were not created to drift through life aimlessly. You were created on purpose. #Faith #Purpose #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ChristianLeadership #MissionStatement #Calling #PurposeDrivenLife #IntentionalLiving #LeadershipDevelopment

    Ep. 9. Your Personal Mission Statement_Part 2

  8. May 20

    Ep. 8. Your Personal Mission Statement_Part 1: Identity

    Your identity is your superpower. You were not created to drift. It starts with two simple words: I am. Your identity shapes your habits. Your habits shape your life. Your mission statement becomes a filter for every season of life. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s direction. The words you speak over yourself matter more than you think. Behavior flows from identity. You become what you repeatedly believe about yourself. Adrianne Hart's website: https://www.youtube.com/@adriannehart There are two types of people in the world: those who make people happy when they walk into a room… and those who make people happy when they leave the room.

    Ep. 8. Your Personal Mission Statement_Part 1: Identity
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