The Lenses Through Which We See

In this episode I briefly examine the role our developed beliefs and values play in shaping the way we see and show up in life. When we come to Christ, this “worldview” is to undergo a renewing process resulting in transformation that produces more light and life in us and through us.

The scriptures I refer to are as follows:

• Matthew 6:22-23

• John 3:3

• 2 Corinthians 4:6

• Ephesians 1:17-18; 4:23-24

• Romans 12:2

To learn more about who I am and what God has called me to do check out Master Builder Coaching and Kingdom Coaching Institute. Reach out to me if you are interested in personal coaching or getting trained in coaching. I am here to serve fellow Christ-followers by assisting them in laying hold of that for which Christ Jesus has laid hold of them. I can be reached at david@coachingin3d.com

The Search for Significance

In this episode I offer up my perspective on the foundational source for significance. Significance is an authentic need every human shares. How this need is designed to be met at the most fundamental level is my focus as I briefly discuss common means significance is realized over and against what I see to be the primary source for our significance.

Here are some scriptures I have drawn from for my four "truth statements":

Statement #1: Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; Psalms 8:3-6; 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5; Job 33:4; Acts 17:26-28 Statement #2: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalms 8:3-6; Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 8:28-30; 1 Peter 4:10; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Statement #3: Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 3:23; 5:12-21; 6:23; John 3:16-18; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16; 1 Peter 1:8-9 Statement #4: Romans 5:28; 1 John 3:1; Ephesians 1:4-6; Titus 3:4-7

Some listening to this episode may find themselves being triggered negatively or deeply troubled by my first “truth” statement about our origin due to personally experiencing or knowing someone with a severe birth defect, deformity, or mental handicap developed in the womb or caused by the birth process. If that is you I have the deepest compassion. I understand how that kind of experience can raise the question of how these outcomes could be the product of a wise, loving, and powerful Creator. I did not have time in this episode to address the age-old question of how a good God could allow suffering. I will simply say for now that these tragic situations do not reflect on the character or nature of God but rather on the nature of the fallen, imperfect world in which we live. Even in situations that do not reflect God’s good and perfect will in this world, God can and does leverage these things for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. See Romans 8:18-39.

To learn more about who I am and what God has called me to do check out Master Builder Coaching and Kingdom Coaching Institute. Reach out to me if you are interested in personal coaching or getting trained in coaching. I am here to serve fellow Christ-followers by assisting them in laying hold of that for which Christ Jesus has laid hold of them. I can be reached at david@coachingin3d.com

Where Are You?

In this episode I address the first question recorded in the Bible God asks of Adam. I take a brief look at the significance of this question for Adam and the significance of this question for our own lives. To gain a proper bearing for navigating our lives we need to know where we are in relation to where we are going.

The context and record of the full conversation God has with Adam and Eve in this particular situation is found in Genesis 3:1-19.

To learn more about who I am and what God has called me to do check out Master Builder Coaching and Kingdom Coaching Institute. Reach out to me if you are interested in personal coaching or getting trained in coaching. I am here to serve fellow Christ-followers by assisting them in laying hold of that for which Christ Jesus has laid hold of them. I can be reached at david@coachingin3d.com

In this episode I briefly share my thoughts on what a life of substance is vs a more superficial way of being. It is my conviction that a life of substance is a gift we can give others and that it is formed by an intentional engagement with the deeper questions and challenges of our own being and with life - a willingness to wrestle with God, so to speak.

The story of Jacob wrestling with God is found in Genesis 32:22-32. The idea that the man Jacob wrestled with was actually a theophany (God appearing in the form of a man) or a Christophany (a pre-incarnate appearance of the 2nd person of the trinity as a man) is supported by Jacob's own words in verse 30; “So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, ‘It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.’”

To learn more about who I am and what God has called me to do check out Master Builder Coaching and Kingdom Coaching Institute. Reach out to me if you are interested in personal coaching or getting trained in coaching. I am here to serve fellow Christ-followers by assisting them in laying hold of that for which Christ Jesus has laid hold of them. I can be reached at david@coachingin3d.com

In this first episode I share a brief story behind the name of my podcast, Master Builder’s Path, how I came to land on it and what it conveys.

Scriptures quoted are 1 Corinthians 3:10 and Ephesians 2:10 from the NIV. Other Scriptures inferred are Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 32:8, Psalms 25:4-5, Isaiah 48:17 and Matthew 7:13-14

To learn more about who I am and what God has called me to do check out Master Builder Coaching and Kingdom Coaching Institute. Reach out to me if you are interested in personal coaching or getting trained in coaching. I am here to serve fellow Christ-followers by assisting them in laying hold of that for which Christ Jesus has laid hold of them. I can be reached at david@coachingin3d.com

Welcome to Master Builder's Path podcast, hosted by David Jacob Smith.

David introduces himself and shares the heart and vision behind the creation of this podcast. Drawing from his personal spiritual journey and commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ, David explains what listeners can expect from future episodes.

David's mission for this podcast is to provide insights, reflections, and observations on life and issues related to the Christian path.

With a focus on offering short, impactful episodes, David aims to challenge, encourage, and stimulate deeper thinking in fellow seekers and followers of Jesus.

Tune in to learn more about the journey ahead and become part of a community that values authenticity, genuine reflection, and thoughtful dialogue.

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