The conversation explores the parable of the lost sheep and challenges listeners to bridge the gap between themselves and the lost. It emphasizes the value of every individual and the hope for redemption and restoration. The speaker shares personal experiences and encourages Christians to connect with those who are lost actively. The chapter titles and timestamps are as follows: 00:00 The Value of the Lost 04:20 Bridging the Gap 08:02 Hope for Redemption and Restoration.

In this episode of The Good Steward Podcast, we will discuss the Parable of the Lost Son from Luke 15:11-24. The parable serves as a reminder of God's love, mercy, and compassion, even for those who feel lost and unworthy. The parable also emphasizes the power of repentance and returning to God, highlighting the Father's response of forgiveness and celebration when the lost son returns. This episode aims to encourage listeners to recognize their need for repentance and to embrace God's love and acceptance.

In this episode, the focus scripture is the parable of the talents. The parable reminds believers that the Lord has entrusted them with gifts and talents; their role is to recognize and use them. The parable in Matthew 25:14-30 teaches about the importance of utilizing our talents and being faithful to what God has entrusted to us. The master in the parable entrusts his wealth to his servants according to their abilities, expecting a return on his investment. This parable highlights the reward of faithfulness and the consequences of being unfaithful. The master returns after a long time to evaluate the performance of his servants. The servant who received five bags of gold brings back five more, and the master commends him for his faithfulness. The master then puts him in charge of many things. The servant's response shows that he recognized the opportunities given to him by the master and worked diligently to make a profit. The master is pleased with his servant's performance. In this part of the conversation, the third servant is introduced to the importance of faithfulness in managing the things entrusted to us. He is given one bag of gold to manage, but he hides it in the ground instead of investing it or putting it to work. When the master returns, the servant returns the bag of gold, but without any profit. The master is disappointed and calls the servant wicked and lazy. This story highlights the importance of using and multiplying the resources we are given. The third servant in the parable of the Talents represents fear and a false perspective of the master. He was afraid to put himself out there and take risks. As believers, we are entrusted with gifts, talents, and resources from the Lord and cannot live idle lives. We must not shy away from using what has been given to us and making a profit. The third servant's fear prevented him from taking action and making the most of what he was entrusted with. The final part of the conversation focuses on the importance of trust and faithfulness in using the resources and talents entrusted to us by God. It emphasizes the need to trust God and recognize that He examines how we use what He gives us. The conversation ends with a challenge to evaluate our response when God entrusts us with gifts and resources and to take a step of faith in using them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:09 Using Our Gifts for God's Glory 04:13 The Importance of Trust 06:30 The Master's Evaluation 08:51 The Value of Faithfulness in Small Things 11:17 The Master's Disappointment 13:26 Using Your Gifts and Talents 15:09 Recognizing God's Examination 15:49 Evaluating Our Response 16:10 Taking a Step of Faith

Dietric Wing-Paul shares his testimony of being hospitalized and nearly dying, and how he found peace and joy in the Lord during that difficult time. He recounts the symptoms he experienced and the care he received in the hospital. Despite the uncertainty and fear, he worshiped and prayed for others. He emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the Lord in all circumstances and finding hope in Him. Dietric concludes by expressing gratitude for his restoration and healing. Timestamps 00:00: Introduction and Reflection 01:01: Hospitalization and Near-Death Experience 08:06: Gratitude for God's Protection 10:41: Lessons Learned and Encouragement 12:35: Restoration and Healing

In this episode, I will reflect on the Good Steward Podcast's one-year anniversary and share the lessons I learned from hosting the podcast. I will discuss my passion for teaching the Word of God and how the parable of the talents inspired me to start the podcast. I will also highlight the importance of vulnerability and transparency in sharing personal experiences and challenges. I will also emphasize the time and effort required to prepare a message and the need for humility when approaching scripture. Lastly, I will share my plans for future collaborations and improvements to the podcast. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflection on One Year Anniversary 01:54 Starting the Good Steward Podcast 03:16 Lessons from the Parable of the Talents 06:12 Learning Lesson 1: Importance of Vulnerability and Transparency 08:34 Learning Lesson 2: Preparing a Message Takes Time 09:33 Learning Lesson 3: Approaching Scripture with Humility 12:52 Learning Lesson 4: Balancing Teaching and Being Fed by the Word 19:09 Conclusion and Gratitude

In Matthew 8:18-22, Jesus talks about the cost of following him. He explains that following him requires sacrifice and commitment and may not be an easy journey. In fact, Jesus says that foxes have holes and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. Essentially, he is saying that following him means giving up the comforts and security of this world. He also tells a man who wants to follow him to let the dead bury their own dead, emphasizing that following him takes priority over even the most essential family obligations. Overall, Jesus is making it clear that following him is not a decision to be taken lightly but rather a commitment that requires a willingness to let go of everything else. In this episode, I am going to be a bit vulnerable. As a Christian Podcast host, I must be honest with you all regarding the challenges and struggles I am going through. But in the midst of these hardships, I still rejoice and look forward to what is ahead.

Have you ever set goals and plans in the new year and find yourself stuck? You start questioning yourself about what the Lord is truly leading you into the new year. So, you may quickly abandon your goals and plans and start going with the flow, and you find yourself now directionless. If you want to redirect or get in the right direction of your goals and plans, I am more than happy to help you. Hello everybody, my name is Dietric Wing-Paul, and welcome to The Good Steward Podcast. In this episode, we will learn how to truly get in the right direction to achieve our goals throughout 2024. Our focused Scripture for today is Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the Lord Whatever you do, and He will Establish your Plans." Time Stamps: 00:00 Goals in 2024 00:55 Prayer 01:39 We are Reading Proverbs the Wrong Way 03:59 What Does Fearing the Lord Mean? 05:37 What is the Committing to the Lord Mean? 08:35 How Do We Commit to the Lord? 09:52 You Need to Submit Your Plans to Him

Men of God, it is indeed time to pursue righteousness. The story of Noah and the Ark teaches us the importance of obeying God and living a life of righteousness, even when it's not popular or easy. Let's follow Noah's example and seek God's guidance in all we do.

There are few spaces where Christian, single men talk about preparing for marriage. So, here in the Good Steward Podcast, I want to share insight into how the Lord God prepares and positions men for marriage. In Genesis 2, God provides a model for preparing and positioning men for marriage. First, God presents Himself as "Lord God." implying an established relationship between man and Him (Genesis 2:4). He then recognizes man's need for a companion (verse 18). Then, He presents him with the opportunity to name the animals, allowing him to explore his identity and purpose (verses 19-20). Finally, God creates a woman from man's rib, highlighting the importance of unity and partnership in marriage (verses 21-24). Through these actions, the Lord God sets the stage for a healthy and fulfilling marital relationship based on companionship, self-awareness, and mutual respect.Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:30 - Few Spaces Where Christian Single Men Talk About Marriage 0:31 - 1:05 - Prayer 1:06 - 3:05 - God Establishes Relationship with Man by His Title Lord God 3:06 - 6:00 - Is Jesus Lord in your life? 6:01 - 7:00 - God Gives You Responsibility to Govern the Earth under His Lordship/Sovereignty 7:01 - 9:05 - The Lord Positions You in Environments Where You Thrive 9:06 - 13:30 - God Will Reveal to You That You Will Get Married 13:31 - 14:16 - Conclusion

In Philippians 3, Paul the Apostle addresses the Judaziers’ false teachings. Instead of fighting against the Judaziers, he focuses on knowing Christ in the midst of being in chains. Paul is willing to put his credentials and accomplishments aside and strive towards the “goal” of winning the prize for which God has called him. Press On is my word for #2024. I have nothing to prove or to “flex.” We may fall into the trap of that mindset as we step into the new year. However, I am willing to forget the former things behind me, be like Christ, and move on to a life of obedience for His glory.Time Stamps:0:00 - 0:50 - Happy New Year!0:51 - 2:15 - Every Year, God Has a Word for Me for the New Year2:16 - 3:00 - Prayer3:01 - 6:20 - Paul Addresses the Judaziers6:20 - 9:00 - What are your motives behind your goals in 2024?9:01 - 10:40 - Why can bad motives behind your goals be hurtful? (My personal story)10:41 - 14:02 - It is time to Focus on Christ and Press on

Over the last couple of months, I experienced a lot of changes. I resigned from my job for four years and got into a breakup that totally caught me off-guard. During the summer months, I was relentlessly pursuing healing, learning video production, and searching for job opportunities. The job search was one of the most frustrating experiences ever, as I experienced constant rejection, though I was considered a good candidate. In mid-August, I recently applied for an Office Manager role at a middle school, God revealed that I would get the job. A few days later, I received a call from a friend, and he said that God is moving in your life. The next day, I was rejected by the same middle school where I interviewed. You would not believe what happened!

Just like a father or father-like figure, they are responsible for teaching their son or mentee all they know, for they have more life experience. They share pitfalls and insights on handling the ebbs and flows in life. This is what exactly Paul the Apostle did in writing 2 Timothy. Facing imminent death, Paul writes to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus. In this letter, Paul shares insight and empowers Timothy on how to preserve, teach, and suffer for the Gospel in the midst of false teaching and suffering.Today, we will examine 2 Timothy 2:15 as the core Scripture on how a young man can be prepared to teach the Gospel. In this Scripture reference, Paul urges Timothy to present himself to God as an approved worker who is not ashamed of the Gospel and correctly handles the truth. Testing and preparing yourself to preach while upholding integrity and pursuing a life of holiness is the call of action to prepare to preach the Gospel. Teaching/ Preaching the Word of God requires a serious moral and relational obligation where obedience and discipline are necessary. Why does that matter? Because Teachers of the law will be judged strictly (James 3:1). Also, Jesus is concerned with the form of teaching the Gospel and one's conduct (Matthew 23:1-33) - The Seven Woes of False Teachers / Pharisees. These Scriptures empower us to examine ourselves and to remain on the straight, narrow path of holiness and godliness. So, if you want to preach, consider the takeaways of this episode.

After Jesus was baptized, He was led by the Holy Spirit to be tempted/tested in the wilderness. Today's episode aims to learn why Jesus fasted 40 days in the wilderness. Also, we will learn about Jesus' humility and how this moment can apply to our lives during everyday lives or dealing with temptation. Timestamps: 00:00 -Prayer 02:00 Why did Jesus Fast for 40 Days in the Wilderness? 05:20 Jesus Yield to the Will of the Father 08:24 Jesus Did Not Test His Father 12:10 Jesus Obeyed God's Commandments 15:31 Why Does This Matter to Us?

When Jesus walked on water in Matthew 14, I believe this was a turning point for Jesus' disciples as they viewed him. Because of this event, the disciples finally called Jesus the Son of God. They now believed that Jesus is the Son of God even though He performed miracles beyond humans' comprehension. The disciples completely missed who Jesus indeed was and overlooked His divinity. The episode encourages us to see Jesus as our Lord.

Adversity is challenging to deal with and overcome. Sometimes when adversity becomes too much to bear, the immediate response is to curl up in a ball and doubt. Some of us may even consider giving up on our calling. Some of us may want to end our life. In the case of Elijah, he experienced this wave of emotions. When he experienced adversity, he isolated himself, curled up in a ball, and wanted to give up on his life. In this episode, we will read 1 Kings 19:1-18, where Elijah ran from times of peril and wanted to give up on the call. This episode aims to use Elijah's moment of giving up as inspiration to get back up.

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At The Good Steward Podcast, we will introduce the Defining Moment series. The Defining Moment series will be a series of episodes where we will examine stories/accounts of individuals from the Bible. When we look into the defining moments of people from the Bible, we learn the beautiful redemptive plan God has set for humanity. Also, within those details of these stories, we know more about God. And finally, when examining these stories, these individuals' stories resonate with our lives because God used everyday people like you and me for His glory. Today, we will examine the events leading to the battle between David vs. Goliath. God prepared David, a shepherd boy, and a gifted musician, privately for an opportunity to be the next king of Israel. God developed and shaped David's character to be faithful in everyday life tasks, and we will learn how faithfulness opens the doors of opportunity.

In this episode, I invite my great friend Joel Patterson. We will share why Christian men need friendships and how friendships can provide a safe space for vulnerability, accountability, and growth. Also, we will share our experience in building a close friendship over the last two years.

As we walk in this world, we understand that Christians face a degree of opposition. It seems that proclaiming you are a Christian has a negative connotation. People automatically think you are judgmental, harsh, crazy, unreasonable, etc. We live in a pluralistic world where other religions and world views are tolerated. But when you include Christianity in the room where we address current issues and hot topics, they view us as a repellant spray. And there is where the tension lies. Jesus said in John 15:18-19 (NIV):"If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” Jesus chose us out of the world and showed us a new way of living. This way of life opposes the ways of the world. You are treated as a foreigner or alien when you are different. That is where the tension lies. Today, we will closely examine 1 Peter 3:8-16 as a guide to navigating tension in the world we live in today. Today’s message aims to consider this particular verse for your interpersonal encounters with tension and how we, as a Body of Christ, can respond to tension together and witness Jesus Christ to those of the world and the de-churched.

Hello, my name is Dietric Wing-Paul, and welcome to The Good Steward Podcast. It has been a long time! In the previous episode, I shared my birthday experience back in March. Since then, I have made so many major decisions in my life. In this episode, I will share with you my decision to be healthy.I desire to be healthy emotionally, spiritually, and physically and allow Jesus to work in me so I can walk in the fullness of God. For so long, I have struggled with where I am positionally in Christ Jesus. I am seeking a shift in how I think about life, myself, and to be whole in Jesus.