Authentic Conversations with Andy & Janine Mason Heaven in Business

How do you navigate faith, work, diversity, equality and inclusion and LGBTQ? Is it possible to leave the LGBTQ ideology (and theology)? What is the key to real change if change is possible?

In this episode Elizabeth Woning shares her journey from embracing lesbianism in an LGBT-affirming environment (and seminary) to questioning her beliefs after experiencing the love of God at a charismatic event. A highly personal prophetic message led her on a deep desire for God's love over temporary gratification.

Woning discussed her journey of leaving the LGBT community and embracing a faith-based perspective, emphasizing the need to surrender her previous identity for spiritual fulfillment. Facing rejection from the LGBT community after embracing biblical faith was a major turning point that brought personal challenges and growth. She stressed the importance of deepening one's relationship with God beyond seeking relief from struggles, focusing on self-discovery in connection with divine love and purpose.

NEXT STEPS:

1. Find out more about the Changed Movement, navigating faith and LGBTQ at https://changedmovement.com/ 

2. Contact Elizabeth Woning or Ken Williams to access biblically based, compassionate counsel in navigating diversity, equality and inclusion in your organization - https://changedmovement.com/contact/ 

3. Grab a copy of Changed #Oncegay Stories - a compilation of inspirational stories of men and women who have come out of homosexuality. Read their experiences of transformation through the love of Jesus. Inside, find insight into the real pain of homosexuality as well as the hope and freedom that lies beyond it. https://changedmovement.com/changed-book 

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In this soul-stirring episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the heart of a question that bridges the realms of the spiritual and the scientific: "Is God in the Medical Profession?" This conversation invites listeners on a journey through the corridors of hospitals and clinics, where the divine and medicine intertwine in unexpected and profound ways.

For blog go to: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/blog/is-god-in-the-medical-profession-kingdom-conversations-with-dr-ben-edwards

Key Takeaway: This episode is a powerful reminder that the essence of healing goes beyond the physical. In the medical profession, where the stakes are high and the challenges are many, embracing faith can bring light into the darkest of situations. By recognizing the role of the divine in healthcare, we open the door to a more compassionate, holistic approach to healing that honors the body, mind, and spirit. Invitation to Our Listeners: We invite you to reflect on the role of faith in your professional and personal lives. Whether you are a healthcare provider, a patient, or someone navigating the complexities of life, remember that you're never alone. God's presence in the workplace, including the medical field, is a source of strength, hope, and healing. Let's carry this message forward, making each day an opportunity to witness and participate in the miraculous intertwining of the divine with the work of our hands.

NEXT STEPS:

- Join the growing global community integrating faith at work. Free trial here: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/free-trial

- Check our Dr. Ben Edwards and Veritas Wellness here: veritaswellnessmember.com

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Recently we were in Washington DC doing a Heaven in Business workshop. The second day was all about how to do strategic planning with the Holy Spirit. We flew in our friend Philip Licht who leads Set Free Alaska. Philip was involved from it's inception having grown this from 3 to over a 100 employees and now a $20M revenue in about a decade. The feedback and time together was so good we thought to share some of the key points with you! 

Find out more about Set Free Alaska here. Read this as a blog: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/blog/strategic-planning-with-god

1. Start with the right belief: God is our wonderful counselor. This means "extra-ordinary strategist". So why wouldn't we FIRST seek his input/advice/counsel?

Declare that God will speak... and take the time to listen!

Tell stories (testimonies) of what He has already done to set expectation.

2. Get away, alone with God

As the leader you cannot lead people where you have not first gone yourself. Take time to get away and prioritize worship and then listening. What is on the Lord's heart for you and your organization for this coming season? What are His priorties? Where does He want you to focus for growth? Where are there constraints that need removing?

3. Leverage Strategic Planning Tools

Philip mentioned some books and training that he has done (see links below). He also mentioned a couple of tools:

- Improve : Expand : Change : Dump (IECD) model

- Boston Growth Share Matrix switching out profit for impact (https://www.bcg.com/about/overview/our-history/growth-share-matrix)

- Team strategic planning - meet with the board for the big picture vision, mission and focus. then meet with executive team (directors/managers) for priorities and goals in alignment with the focus.

- Probable : Possible : Impossible - write the goals down in one of these three categories. Is there anything impossible - that only God could do? What could you believe for in that category? How could you make practical steps towards the impossible goal? Philip shared the testimony of three impossible goals (buy a building with no debt, receive significant donor grant, fully fund employee health insurance) and all three were realized that year.

4. Set weekly priorities FIRST listening to the voice of God

Philip talked his Monday strategy of connecting with the Wonderful Counselor - extraordinary strategist and asking God what shoudl be his focus for the week. Philip writes down the top five priorities and the top one of the five to focus on first. This then shapes all other tasks for the week. 

NEXT STEPS:
- Join an upcoming Heaven in Business workshop near you: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/events

- Grab a copy of Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits-Increase-Growing/dp/0978774957

- Grab a copy of Relactional Leadership by Ford Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/Relactional-Leadership-Relationships-Transactions-Practical/dp/1946615927

In this week’s podcast, I (Janine) share two stories where I wanted to celebrate the wrong things and how the Lord showed me the right thing to celebrate.

Read the blog here: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/blog/what-are-you-celebrating

 

What about you?
How do your values line up with the Kingdom?

Does what you celebrate line up with what the Lord celebrates?

What areas do you need to grow in trust of the Lord, in spite of what seems like the ‘right’ way to you?

NEXT STEPS:
 - Grab a copy of Finding Hope in Crazy Times - daily stories of hearing God. This short book with 30 devotional-style chapters will greatly help you celebrate the right things!

- Join us on the weekly live calls to upgrade your connection with God and others around what God IS doing and how we partner with that. HeaveninBusiness.com/free-trial 

We are currently in process of writing a book on hearing God at work. It's really the lessons we have learned from over four decades learning to hear God's voice... and we are still learning! Along the way there have been voices and moments that have helped us greatly. So here is one of these for you!

We had the pleasure of being on staff with Bill Johnson for over a decade, in Redding, California. We got to rub shoulders personally and have him interact with our business community as he spoke at Heaven in Business conferences and retreats.

My favorite experience was observing Bill interact over lunch with a Christ-centered, billion-dollar business founder. They were equally sharing how their journeys were rooted and grounded in hearing God through scripture and continually leaning in, prioritizing listening for the voice of God.

This clip was used by personal permission of Bill Johnson and highlights how to hear the voice of God clearly.

NEXT STEPS:

- Sign up for the six week online course to upgrade your confidence and clarity hearing God in all of life. https://HeaveninBusiness.com/HG

- Join us weekly on a live call with a growing global community of believers growing in our experience of God at work. https://HeaveninBusiness.com/free-trial

For more on Bill Johnson, his books and resources, see https://bjm.org/

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Are you curious about hearing God at work? Dive into this session with Dan McCollam as he trains you why we hear God, how to hear God and what to do with what God says! Learn how recognizing God's voice can bring clarity and direction to your life.

Find out more about Dan McCollam and his resources at Propheticcompany.com/dan-mccollam

Sign up the the six week course and coaching cohort with Andy and Janine Mason here - Heaveninbusiness.com/HG

 Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/how-to-hear-god-at-work

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