Understanding Calling

Alistair Forman
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For those wanting to grow into who God has called them to be, so they can do what God has called them to do. Hosted by Alistair Forman, this is an informal discipleship focused podcast that also acts a front door to a wider community of people growing and encouraging each other in their calling journeys. Check out our Patreon for options to become part of the community. www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

  1. Ep 13: Have You Had A Season of Obscurity and Hiddenness? What Does God Do When It Feels Like You’ve Been Forgotten... (Waiting In The Wilderness Pt 2)

    10 АПР.

    Ep 13: Have You Had A Season of Obscurity and Hiddenness? What Does God Do When It Feels Like You’ve Been Forgotten... (Waiting In The Wilderness Pt 2)

    In this second part of the Waiting in the Wilderness series, we're looking at Joseph's story and what God does in the life of someone who has been rejected, forgotten, lost a sense of belonging and purpose (multiple times) and yet been used where he was, as he was, and experienced huge redemption in areas of suffering and obscurity.  If you have felt forgotten, hidden, in a transition season or in a series of false starts in your calling, there may be some lessons here from God's Spirit to you that will help. --> You can be part of Understanding Calling's Patreon for more content for growing in your calling and support for pastors including: Monthly community calls, the Understand Calling Extra Podcast, Courses, Show Notes and Devotionals for each episode, the audio book of Alistair's book 'The Road to the Father's House, video sessions  Enjoy for FREE as well as supporting the show as a monthly partner go to:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    38 мин.
  2. Ep 12: Are You 'Waiting' or Are You 'Deferring'? (Waiting In The Wilderness Pt 1)

    19 МАР.

    Ep 12: Are You 'Waiting' or Are You 'Deferring'? (Waiting In The Wilderness Pt 1)

    We all want to know what God is doing in us and around us as we wait for what He has for us next... However How do we know if we are actually waiting like we think we are? Could it be possible that we might be in danger of deferring, stuck in a holding pattern, kicking the can of what God has put in our hearts down the road? This new mini series "Waiting in the Wilderness" is about discerning what God is doing within us as we wait...but we have to know that we are waiting under godly obedience first and not simple existing, hoping that something in our callings will spontaneously happen out of nowhere. What does God's word say about this and what questions do we need to ask? // --> You can be part of Understanding Calling's Patreon for more content for growing in your calling and support for pastors including: Monthly community calls, the Understand Calling Extra Podcast, Courses, Show Notes and Devotionals for each episode, the audio book of Alistair's book 'The Road to the Father's House, video sessions and the first few chapters of Alistair's new book 'The Heart of Calling: What Matters Most to God'. Enjoy it all for FREE as well as becoming  a monthly partner of the show. For everything go to:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    35 мин.
  3. Ep 11: Ken Snyder on Why Nothing is More Important than Obidience to What God is Asking You to Do and Why Humility and a Heart that is Willing to Serve Will Always Keep You in God’s Will

    27 ФЕВР.

    Ep 11: Ken Snyder on Why Nothing is More Important than Obidience to What God is Asking You to Do and Why Humility and a Heart that is Willing to Serve Will Always Keep You in God’s Will

    Ken Snyder, Missionary and Pastor shares authentic stories about living outside of the limelight and from a place of humility and service - and ultimately from a place of trying to be obedient to God in our callings, not ambitious.  A very helpful listen to anyone wanting to grow in a real, not impressive looking, godly calling. Also, if you are a pastor of a numerically smaller church - this ones for you! --> You can be part of Understanding Calling's Patreon for more content for growing in your calling and support for pastors including: Monthly community calls, the Understand Calling Extra Podcast, Courses, Show Notes and Devotionals for each episode, the audio book of Alistair's book 'The Road to the Father's House, video sessions  Enjoy for FREE as well as supporting the show as a monthly partner go to:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    43 мин.
  4. Ep 10: ‘The Four Versions of You’ - The Questions We Ask to Discover Who God Made Us To Be and The One Way We Find Out

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    Ep 10: ‘The Four Versions of You’ - The Questions We Ask to Discover Who God Made Us To Be and The One Way We Find Out

    We all ask ourselves questions about who God made us to be: - Is who I dream I could one day be "The real me"?  - Is it the person I am on my worst day? - Is the real me the one that feels like my best days are behind me? - Or is there another way of discovering who God designed me to be? In this episode we explore how our human nature is to try and discover who God made us to be based on the vision we have for our lives, our successes or failures and the unfolding of our lives. We land on the biblical truth that God reveals to us, through daily intimacy and revelation who He really made us to be. It's actually not us working it out, but God revealing it to us as we trust that He is with us and guiding us through life - one day at a time. --> You can be part of Understanding Calling's Patreon for more content for growing in your calling and support for pastors including: Monthly community calls, the Understand Calling Extra Podcast, Courses, Show Notes and Devotionals for each episode, the audio book of Alistair's book 'The Road to the Father's House, video sessions  and support the show at:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    41 мин.
  5. Ep 9: Mark Burlinson on the Effects of the Orphan Spirit and Sonship Revelation on Our Callings, and the Wisdom Found in the Life Languages to Understand How We Were Made to Flourish Wherever We Are

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    Ep 9: Mark Burlinson on the Effects of the Orphan Spirit and Sonship Revelation on Our Callings, and the Wisdom Found in the Life Languages to Understand How We Were Made to Flourish Wherever We Are

    This week I am speaking to Mark Burlinson, who along with his wife Jane pastors Catch the Fire Church in Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Mark has pastored in numerous denominations and movements, including during the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Toronto in 1994. He has a history in business, coaching and in facilitating the Life Languages profile. Today we talk about what it looks like trying to do your calling with an orphan spirit, the revelation that comes from knowing God is a good Father and how that makes us a secure son or daughter of His, especially when it comes to pursuing what He has given us to do. We also talk through the Life Language profile, a biblically based way to understand how God has made you, where you are strong, where you have areas to grow and what your unique jigsaw piece in God's kingdom looks like! Check out Mark's website for more info on coaching and life languages at markburlinson.com Check out Catch the Fire Myrtle Beach SC catchthefiremyrtlebeach.com For more information on Life Languages check out lifelanguages.com --> You can be part of Understanding Calling's Patreon for more content for growing in your calling and support for pastors including: Monthly community calls, the Understand Calling Extra Podcast, Courses, Show Notes and Devotionals for each episode, the audio book of Alistair's book 'The Road to the Father's House, video sessions  and support the show at:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    53 мин.
  6. Ep 8: ‘Put a Hand on the Bucket’ - Letting God Empty You As You Start 2026

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    Ep 8: ‘Put a Hand on the Bucket’ - Letting God Empty You As You Start 2026

    A new year is upon us, but many of us are still full and overflowing with the last year... This shorter episode is an offering for what I am doing this January and might be for those who are still considering what they want to do, with integrity, to position themselves for whatever God's kingdom has for them. God has been emptying me very intentionally for the last year...I'm only just realizing it now. So, using Philippians 2 as guide, I'm reaching out and putting a hand on the bucket that God is pouring out...and agreeing with what He's doing. What is He calling you to do? Do you need emptying? Do you need to partner with what He's already been doing?  Sign up to our Patreon and support the show at:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    20 мин.
  7. Ep 7: ‘Seasons...’ What Does God Do Through Them? How Do We Discern Them? How Do We Navigate Them? What Matters Most?

    18.12.2025

    Ep 7: ‘Seasons...’ What Does God Do Through Them? How Do We Discern Them? How Do We Navigate Them? What Matters Most?

    One of the most used words in Christendom these days seems to be 'Seasons'. We talk about being in a season, coming out of one and into another, navigating them and contending with what God is teaching us in them. What is the theology, biblical basis, significance, purpose and process with seasons though? How do we tell when we're in one? What do we look for? What does Jesus and the bible say we should be doing? How do we navigate them? What matters most at the end of the day...? Check out Understanding Calling on Facebook and Instagram, send me a message and let me know what topics you'd appreciate being covered. Sign up to our Patreon and support the show at:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

    34 мин.
  8. Ep 6: Tom Allsop on Embracing Hiddenness, Contentment in a Calling that Fits You and What’s More Important than a ‘Big Calling’

    04.12.2025

    Ep 6: Tom Allsop on Embracing Hiddenness, Contentment in a Calling that Fits You and What’s More Important than a ‘Big Calling’

    Tom Allsop is the Pastor of Catch the Fire: Three Rivers Church in Hertfordshire England and this week I get to sit down and talk with him about what a life led by calling looks like. We talk about failure in calling, humility, choosing the low path rather than seeking personal glory and how our ministries and callings need to take their place behind our relationship with God, with our spouses, kids and key relationships. There is so much gold in this interview! For show notes, devotionals based on each episode, audio and video courses and connections Sign up to our Patreon and support the show at:  www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

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For those wanting to grow into who God has called them to be, so they can do what God has called them to do. Hosted by Alistair Forman, this is an informal discipleship focused podcast that also acts a front door to a wider community of people growing and encouraging each other in their calling journeys. Check out our Patreon for options to become part of the community. www.patreon.com/c/understandingcalling/membership

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    Alistair Forman
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    2025 - 2026
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