Episode 44

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28th Sep 2023

Know When to Stay. Know When to Go.

Kenny Rogers' song, "The Gambler," included these lines:

"You gotta' know when to hold 'em; know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run."

You may be wondering what that has to do with John 10, but hold on. It's relevant!

Jesus demonstrates the necessity of discernment in dealing with people. He shows sometimes you stay and respond to people's questions (and accusations). Sometimes you remove yourself entirely from a situation.

Sometimes we better serve the work of God when we leave the places of power and prestige and go to the humbler places -- and people.

We also see:

  1. The necessity of knowing the Scriptures from memory. The Holy Spirit can't bring back to our remembrance what we never knew to begin with. If the Very God of Very God relied on Scripture in dealing with thorny (toxic?) people, how much more do we?!
  2. We're not obligated to answer any question put to us.
  3. People of integrity welcome transparency. People with something to hide will have misaligned words and actions -- even if they're buried deep.
  4. The origin of Hanukkah or "The Festival of Lights."

Empower yourself and your family to succeed at Life's Key 3 aims: Learn yourself, Love God, and Live connected. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!

Think deeply.

Live intentionally.

Engage fully in God's grand story.

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.