• YNMF Spring Recap - Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Growth

  • Jun 11 2024
  • Length: 56 mins
  • Podcast

YNMF Spring Recap - Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Growth

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Thomas Greenman shares personal stories about his daughter being bullied and his desire to be a positive influence in the lives of children. He discusses the importance of standing up for your children and being involved in their lives. Thomas also opens up about his relationship with his estranged son and his hope for reconciliation. He reflects on the blessings in his life and his desire to mentor and support children who may not have a strong father figure. Thomas contemplates his role as a guitarist and seeks guidance on God's plan for him. In this conversation, Thomas Greenman discusses his journey of finding purpose and fulfillment through serving in his church and taking control of his health. He shares his experiences of joining the worship team, volunteering in children's ministry, and hiring a new employee for his business. Thomas also opens up about his struggles with weight and his recent diagnosis of borderline diabetes, and how he is taking steps to improve his health through the keto diet and exercise.


    Keywords: bullying, fatherhood, mentorship, estranged son, blessings, guitar, God's plan, purpose, fulfillment, serving, church, worship team, children's ministry, hiring, business, weight struggles, diabetes, keto diet, exercise


    Takeaways:

    • Stand up for your children and protect them from bullying and abuse.
    • Be involved in your children's lives and provide a positive influence.
    • Pray for and reach out to estranged family members, offering love and support.
    • Count your blessings and be grateful for the people who have made a positive impact in your life.
    • Consider how you can mentor and support children who may not have a strong father figure.
    • Seek guidance from God on your purpose and how to use your talents for His plan. Finding purpose and fulfillment can come from serving others and being involved in meaningful activities.
    • Taking control of one's health is important for overall well-being and can lead to a more fulfilling life.
    • Challenges and setbacks can be opportunities for growth and self-improvement.
    • Having faith and trusting in God's plan can provide strength and motivation during difficult times.


    Sound Bites:

    • "Stand up for your children, be the father that you need to be."
    • "I still pray that he's doing well and that someday I'll get a chance to be a part of his life."
    • "Instead of adopting one child, I'm adopting all these kids that are going to come through our lives over the years."
    • "We're all just a bunch of kids rolling around with beards or responsibilities and jobs and stuff like that."
    • "I'm doing something that actually is impactful in somebody else's life. I'm helping them."
    • "I gave him a chance that I don't think anybody else would."


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