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
Keywords: Christian life, heart change, personal struggle, transformation,
Summary: This conversation explores the subject of difference making through 3 transformative heart changes with God, emphasizing how to prepare people for heart change by talking about what their life could look like “After” they make a decision with God.
Takeaways
· There are three important “AFTERS” with God that people need to pursue for lasting life change.
· These changes coincide with people's struggles in life.
· Understanding how people change is crucial.
· Personal transformation is a journey.
· Heart change events are pivotal in difference making.
· Openness to change is often born from struggle.
· The conversation focuses on the 3 AFTER decisions people have to make for change.
· Exploring spirituality can lead to profound insights.
Titles
· The Journey of Heart Change
· Transformative Struggles have 3 AFTER answers from God
Sound Bites
"Three “AFTERS” with God bring change"
"Struggles create an openness to decision for life change"
"How do people change?"
Chapters
00:00 The Three AFTER Changes will change your life
00:23 Understanding the Path to Change