95. THE FORGE: Who Should You Turn to For Advice?

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How can we effectively sift through well-meaning advice to find what truly aligns with God's will for us?

Through shared personal experiences, we highlight the necessity of being open and vulnerable to receive quality guidance. Your trainer at the gym might not need to be a believer to advise you on something, but should your trusted advisors be believers?
And what if you don't want advice at all and would rather just figure it out yourself?
Key Takeaways:

• Criteria for advisors vs. trusted advisors
• Should you take advice from nonbelievers?
• Do your core values really make sense for real life? Are you going to the right people to help keep you accountable?

This episode dives deep into the practicalities of seeking spiritual guidance, emphasizing reliance on God over mere human advice. But how do we know when our advisors are giving us biblical advice?
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Chapters

1. Making Decisions (00:00:00)

2. Seeking Spiritual Guidance in Decision Making (00:14:22)

3. Navigating Belief and Personal Values (00:27:51)

4. Seeking Godly Counsel and Discernment (00:32:51)

5. Choosing Wise Counsel (00:46:27)

6. Embracing Vulnerability in Seeking Advice (00:50:39)