In this episode of 'Time for a Difference', hosts David and Joy Skelton explore the profound impact of being a difference maker in the community. They discuss the costs associated with making a difference, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and the sacrifices involved. The conversation highlights the parable of the Good Samaritan as a model for compassion and the necessity of building partnerships to effectively support those in need. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their roles as difference makers and to actively engage in their communities.
Takeaways
· People who have been impacted by difference makers become “differenced”
· Making a difference requires stepping out of your comfort zone.
· The best motivation for making a difference is gratitude for the “differenced” experience that you received from someone.
· Jesus serves as a blueprint for difference making.
· The emotional cost of helping others is significant.
· Compassion often requires personal sacrifice and commitment.
· Building partnerships is the essential help you need in making a lasting impact.
· Difference making is a messy business that requires dedication.
· Every act of kindness can inspire others to make a difference.
Titles
· Making a Difference: The Heart of Compassion
· The Cost of Difference Making
Sound Bites
"Go and do likewise."
"It starts with the heart."
"You need partners to help you with the difference making process with people ."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Difference Making
02:24 The Cost of Making a Difference
09:12 The Good Samaritan: A Blueprint for Compassion
18:28 Building Partnerships in Difference Making
In this episode of 'Time for a Difference', hosts David and Joy Skelton explore the profound impact of being a difference maker in the community. They discuss the costs associated with making a difference, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and the sacrifices involved. The conversation highlights the parable of the Good Samaritan as a model for compassion and the necessity of building partnerships to effectively support those in need. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their roles as difference makers and to actively engage in their communities.
Takeaways
· People who have been impacted by difference makers become “differenced”
· Making a difference requires stepping out of your comfort zone.
· The best motivation for making a difference is gratitude for the “differenced” experience that you received from someone.
· Jesus serves as a blueprint for difference making.
· The emotional cost of helping others is significant.
· Compassion often requires personal sacrifice and commitment.
· Building partnerships is the essential help you need in making a lasting impact.
· Difference making is a messy business that requires dedication.
· Every act of kindness can inspire others to make a difference.
Titles
· Making a Difference: The Heart of Compassion
· The Cost of Difference Making
Sound Bites
"Go and do likewise."
"It starts with the heart."
"You need partners to help you with the difference making process with people ."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Difference Making
02:24 The Cost of Making a Difference
09:12 The Good Samaritan: A Blueprint for Compassion
18:28 Building Partnerships in Difference Making
#8 DIFFERENCE MAKERS ARE TRUST BUILDERS
Key Words
Keywords
trust, difference makers, heart motivations, integrity, commitment, spiritual warfare, relationships, influence, love, humility
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the essential role of trust in making a difference in people's lives. They emphasize that trust is built through the heart motivations of Christ such as commitment, integrity, and discernment. The conversation explores how to establish and maintain trust, the dangers of promise-making, and the importance of spiritual warfare in nurturing relationships. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own motivations and the impact of their actions on others' trust.
Takeaways
Trust is the foundation for making a difference.
Commitment is more important than making promises.
Integrity and humility are key to maintaining trust.
Spiritual warfare can challenge trust in relationships.
Asking God for guidance is essential in decision-making.
Trust grows when we face challenges together.
Difference makers should focus on being committers, not promise makers.
Understanding the enemy's attacks trust in difference making relationships is crucial.
Building trust requires consistent effort and love.
Trust can be established through shared experiences and support.
Titles
The Heart of Trust in Difference Making
Building Trust: The Key to Influence
Sound Bites
"Trust is the goal, how do we get trust?"
"We should be looking for committers and that's what we want to be."
"What part of trust that I have with this person is the enemy attacking?"
Chapters
00:00 Building Trust as a Difference Maker
12:12 The Role of Integrity in Trust
17:59 Discerning Trust in Relationships