Episode Summary

Imagine being caught up in a spiritual encounter so intense that it changes your understanding of faith and the supernatural.

In this episode of As In Heaven, we dive deep into a transformative conversation about the concept of "Ascension" - where believers experience the reality of heaven on earth, as modeled by Jesus.

What does it mean to truly engage with the heavenly realm in our daily lives? How do we step into the authority and victory of Christ's ascension?

Our hosts, Bryan Elliott, Bryn Elliott, Chantal Fowler, and Matt Davis wrestle with these questions, sharing personal stories of divine encounters, breakthroughs, and a powerful journey of living out the kingdom of God here and now.

Problem We Are Trying to Solve:

How can believers fully experience the ascended life - where the supernatural realm of heaven becomes a daily reality on earth?

Key Takeaways:

• Ascension is About Intimacy: The key to entering into the ascended life is deep, personal intimacy with Jesus. This is not about striving but surrendering to His presence.
• Engaging the Kingdom Now: Ascension isn’t just a future reality - it’s available now through the Holy Spirit. Believers are called to bring the kingdom of God into their present lives.
• Faith Unlocks Heaven’s Realities: By engaging in faith, we access the heavenly realms and bring unseen realities into the natural world.
• Childlike Simplicity: Approaching God with a childlike heart opens doors to spiritual experiences and encounters with the divine.
• We’re Already Seated in Heavenly Places: Through Christ, we’re legally registered citizens of heaven, and ascension allows us to live in that reality here on earth.

Pull Quotes:

1. "When you start thanking God and calling those things into remembrance, an open pathway for heaven to invade is created." — Matt Davis
2. "The ascendant life is the normal Christian life. We are meant to live with the consciousness of heaven’s reality and bring that into the world around us." — Bryan Elliott
3. "Ascension is not about leaving earth; it’s about going within and accessing the kingdom of heaven that is already at hand." — Chantal Fowler

Chapter Markers:

1. [00:00] - Introduction
   Matt Davis introduces a unique episode on Ascension with Bryan Elliott, Bryn Elliott and Chantal Fowler.

2. [01:12] - What is Ascension?
   Bryan explains the biblical foundation of Ascension, rooted in scriptures like Hebrews 12 and 1 Corinthians 2:9.

3. [04:21] - Personal Stories of Ascension
   Chantel and Bryan share their encounters in the marketplace and personal life, including spiritual breakthroughs.

4. [10:45] - Engaging the Kingdom on Earth
   Discussion on how believers can access the kingdom of God now and live as heavenly beings on earth.

5. [16:03] - Bryn’s Story of Deliverance
   Bryn shares her powerful testimony of being set free from addiction and the spiritual encounter that followed.

6. [27:19] - The Role of Faith in Ascension
   Insights on how faith opens doors to the heavenly realms and unlocks new realities.

7. [35:42] - Ascension in the Marketplace
   The team shares about a marketplace ascension session that led to powerful encounters and healings.

8. [50:07] - Biblical Foundations of Ascension
   Bryan ties ascension to the biblical mandate in Isaiah and other scriptures.

9. [1:00:12] - Conclusion
   Matt reflects on the journey of living in the tension between heaven and earth, closing with practical steps for engaging in ascension.

Episode Summary:

How would you feel walking through life feeling weighed down, unaware of the vast potential you hold as a child of God? Picture being awakened to a truth so profound that it changes everything - the revelation that you are a gateway for the kingdom of heaven to manifest on earth.

In this episode of As in Heaven, Bryan Elliott and Matt Davis explore this transformative truth. They address the question: How can we live as vessels for God's kingdom, bringing heaven to earth in every facet of life?

Through personal stories, theological insights, and kingdom principles, the conversation unpacks how to live as ambassadors of Christ in a world that desperately needs His hope and power.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Kingdom’s Invitation: As believers, we are called not just to hear the gospel but to take action, stepping out in faith to bring heaven to earth.
2. The Transformational Process: Writing, teaching, and living the message of the kingdom shapes us spiritually, often in surprising and transformative ways.
3. Overcoming Fear with Faith: Shifting from fear to faith allows us to align with God's truth and experience His power in every area of life.
4. Sonship and Destiny: Our identity as sons and daughters of God leads us into our destiny, empowering us to live beyond earthly limitations.
5. Suffering as a Gateway: Kingdom living involves suffering, but it’s through this suffering that we grow in faith and become more like Christ, leading others into freedom.

Pull Quotes:

1. "You are a magnificent, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, fully known, deeply cherished, and immensely valued by God’s loving design."
2. "When we realize who we are, we’re not just living for a ticket to heaven - we’re gateways to bring heaven to earth."
3. "Faith and fear both demand fulfillment. You can either live by faith in God or in fear of your circumstances."

Chapter Markers:

1. [00:00] - Opening Thoughts on Kingdom Living
   Matt introduces the conversation with reflections on faith, risk, and displaying God's power on earth.

2. [01:00] - The Transformative Process of Writing
   Bryan discusses how writing about the kingdom has been an intimate and convicting journey for him.

3. [05:30] - Identity and Sonship in the Kingdom
   The hosts delve into the significance of understanding our identity as children of God and the freedom it brings.

4. [10:00] - Confronting Fear and Embracing Faith
   The conversation shifts to how we can move from fear to faith, trusting God even in the most difficult circumstances.

5. [15:30] - Living as Kingdom Gateways
   Bryan explains the concept of believers being gateways for heaven, with powerful examples of how faith changes lives.

6. [20:45] - The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth
   The hosts discuss how suffering refines us and leads us into deeper realms of the kingdom.

7. [25:00] - Practical Steps for Kingdom Living
   Practical advice is given on how to walk in sonship, take risks for the kingdom, and live out the gospel daily.

8. [30:00] - The Beatitudes and Kingdom Character
   The Beatitudes are explored as a blueprint for kingdom living, revealing the heart posture needed to reflect Christ.

9. [35:00] - Final Encouragements and the Call to Action
   The episode closes with a challenge to listeners: live as ambassadors of the kingdom, proclaiming the good news in action and word.

Episode Summary

Remember the story of Job? He was a man who had everything, lost it all, and ultimately saw restoration. In the midst of his suffering, Job confronted God with questions, but God reminded him of the vastness of creation and the intricacy of life that only He can fully comprehend.

In this episode of As In Heaven, Bryan Elliott and Matt Davis take a deep dive into the miracle of creation, both at the cosmic level and within the human body. They explore the overwhelming complexity and beauty of the universe and how God’s divine design is evident in every detail, from the stars to our DNA.

This episode challenges us to consider: How do we miss the profound wonder of life and God’s creation in our fast-paced world? And more importantly, how can we live with awe and purpose in light of this vast, intricately designed kingdom?

Key Takeaways:

1. The Fine-Tuned Universe: The universe operates under precise constants that make life possible, showing clear evidence of a divine Creator.
2. The Miracle of the Human Body: From our eyes to our DNA, the complexity of the human body reveals the brilliance of God’s design.
3. Cosmic Grandeur: The vastness of the universe, with its billions of galaxies and stars, declares the glory of God and should inspire awe and reverence.
4. Spiritual and Physical Realms Intersect: There is no sacred-secular divide; every part of our lives, including work and art, is an expression of God’s creativity.
5. Living in God’s Kingdom Now: The call for believers is to bring heaven to earth, participating in God’s ongoing creation and kingdom work.

Pull Quotes:

1. “Everything in the universe is held together by Jesus - everything finds completion in Him.”
2. “The heavens cannot contain God, yet this all-powerful Creator chooses to make His home in us.”
3. “We are gateways to heaven, representatives of a kingdom that brings light into darkness.”

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 - Introduction and the Story of Job
• 00:56 - The Cycle of Life and Death
• 04:06 - The Upside-Down Kingdom
• 09:11 - The Majestic Creator and the Universe
• 19:27 - Fine-Tuning of the Universe
• 24:51 - The Miracle of the Human Body
• 38:45 - DNA and the Wonder of God’s Design
• 47:57 - Practical Examples of God’s Creation
• 52:33 - Spiritual Warfare and God’s Power
• 59:31 - The Call to Spread the Kingdom
• 1:05:25 - Living in God’s Kingdom Now and in the Future
• 1:09:24 - Isaiah’s Prophecy and the Kingdom of God
• 1:17:12 - Final Reflections on God’s Glory

Episode Summary

You see a snowball rolling down a hill. It’s small at first but grows larger and faster as it descends. 

This is a picture of the Kingdom of God. You might wonder: in a world filled with chaos, are we truly winning?

In this episode, we grapple with this question, tackling the anxiety many Christians feel when it seems like darkness is gaining ground. 

Yet, as Bryan Elliott and Matt Davis explain, God’s unstoppable, ever-expanding kingdom is alive and growing. 

But how do we trust this unseen movement when we feel defeated? 

This episode brings reassurance that, no matter what, the Kingdom of God is always advancing, and it’s through our surrender that we experience supernatural growth.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. The Kingdom of God is Unshakable and Ever-Expanding: No matter how grim circumstances seem, the Kingdom is always advancing, much like a snowball gathering momentum.
2. God's Power Works Through Our Surrender: Just as the disciples were ordinary people, God moves powerfully through those who surrender their lives to Him.
3. We Are All Essential in the Kingdom: Each believer plays a unique role in God's Kingdom, but it’s God who brings supernatural growth.
4. Faithfulness in Small Things Leads to Supernatural Increase: As we are faithful stewards in the natural realm, we gain authority in the spiritual realm, opening the door to multiplication.
5. Love is the Greatest Power: The Kingdom of God moves through love, which displaces darkness, fear, and selfishness, bringing life and transformation.

3 Pull Quotes:

1. "God is excited about the future; Satan is not."
2. "When we see ourselves as brothers of Jesus, seated with Him in heavenly places, backed by all of heaven, our perspective on the enemy radically shifts."
3. "The Kingdom doesn’t conquer territories; it brings freedom, unifying people across every boundary - nations, denominations, and social classes."

Chapter Markers:

1. [00:00] - Introduction: The Unstoppable Kingdom
   Matt and Bryan discuss the expanding fruitfulness of God's kingdom, addressing anxieties about the state of the world.
2. [04:13] - God’s Power in Ordinary People
   Highlighting how God works through ordinary people, using the example of the disciples, and how His power brings transformation.
3. [06:02] - Sowing and Reaping in the Kingdom
   The principle of sowing seeds and reaping supernatural multiplication through surrender and obedience.
4. [09:50] - The Kingdom’s Power to Overcome Darkness
   Bryan explains how God’s power displaces darkness, and believers, seated with Christ, operate from a place of victory.
5. [16:16] - Living as Conduits, Not Containers
   Matt and Bryan discuss the importance of being conduits for God’s power, releasing what we have freely received.
6. [30:03] - The Cosmic Governance of God’s Kingdom
   Exploring how we are deputized as ambassadors of heaven to bring heaven’s solutions to earth.
7. [49:15] - The Invitation to Live in Kingdom Power
   Emphasizing that believers must open the invitation to live as citizens of God’s kingdom, bringing grace and transformation to the world.
8. [56:35] - Co-Creating with God
   Understanding how living in union with Jesus allows us to co-create with God, bringing heaven to earth.
9. [1:05:45] - Tease for the Next Episode
   Bryan shares a glimpse of the upcoming episode, focusing on the awe and wonder of God and the childlike faith needed to marvel at His creation.

 

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Episode Summary:

Imagine a CEO in the marketplace, striving for success but gradually losing touch with the heart of leadership. 

One day, overwhelmed by stress and disconnected from his purpose, he has a life-changing realization—success in God's kingdom looks vastly different from worldly success. 

This episode of the As In Heaven podcast expounds upon the transformative power of the Kingdom 5 (K-5) leadership model, which redefines success not by achievement, but by a spirit-led life rooted in love, humility, and service. 

Join us as we unpack what it means to lead like Jesus, moving beyond human effort to leadership empowered by divine alignment.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. K-5 Leadership Redefines Success: Success is measured by spiritual growth, service to others, and alignment with God's kingdom rather than worldly achievements or KPIs.
2. Servant Leadership Is Key: True leadership in God's kingdom mirrors Jesus’ servant-hearted nature, putting others' needs before your own.
3. Transformation Begins with Inner Healing: To become a K-5 leader, inner heart healing is essential, leading to authentic connections with God and others.
4. Suffering as a Path to Growth: Embracing suffering can be a powerful catalyst for spiritual transformation, preparing leaders to move in God's power.
5. Alignment with Heaven Unlocks Leadership: Kingdom leaders are conduits of divine wisdom and authority, moving in union with Christ and bringing heaven's order to earth.

3 Pull Quotes:

1. "The cross is the pathway to the kingdom, and that sacrificial living and denying ourselves begins to move into the realm of the leadership of Jesus."
2. "In the Kingdom of God, the leaders are the ones who serve. Success is measured by transformation, not transaction."
3. "True leadership isn’t about doing more - it’s about becoming more, by aligning with God's heart and allowing His Spirit to work through us."

Chapter Markers:

• [00:00] Introduction to Kingdom Leadership: Matt Davis introduces the concept of Kingdom 5 leadership, contrasting it with worldly leadership models.
• [03:06] Jesus' Leadership Model: Discussion on how Jesus exemplified servant leadership and how that differs from common leadership frameworks.
• [05:25] From Level 5 to K-5 Leadership: Exploration of the transition from worldly success profiles to Kingdom 5 leadership rooted in spiritual transformation.
• [07:46] Spirit-Led Leadership: How K-5 leaders operate by the Spirit and embody God's love and wisdom in their leadership roles.
• [12:34] Mindset Shifts in Leadership: Shifting from an orphan mindset to one of sonship in Kingdom leadership.
• [19:39] Redemptive and Transformational Leadership: Redemptive leadership brings healing, while transformational leadership catalyzes growth and innovation.
• [26:38] The Power of Sacrificial Leadership: How Jesus' self-emptying leadership model applies to Kingdom leaders today.
• [33:02] Leadership Through Alignment: How aligning with God's will empowers leaders to bring heaven's order to earth.
• [42:30] Embracing Suffering as Leadership Growth: Understanding suffering as a means to grow into a more effective Kingdom leader.
• [49:30] Testimony of a K-5 Leader: A real-life testimony of a leader transformed by embracing K-5 leadership principles.

 

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Episode Summary:

What if your business collapsed, your family life was in turmoil, and everything you’ve worked for was crumbling. Then, amid the chaos, you’re given a vision: You could rebuild everything, but this time using Kingdom principles, co-creating with God?

In this episode of As In Heaven, we explore the profound transformation of Bryan Elliott’s business and life as he partners with leadership strategist Glem Diaz to build a “Kingdom-class” company - a business that flourishes not just financially, but spiritually, offering a new paradigm for Christian entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways:

1. Kingdom-class businesses: Bryan and Glem emphasize the difference between “best-in-class” businesses and “Kingdom-class” ones that operate under divine revelation and faith-based strategies.
2. Servant leadership modeled by God: Understanding that Yahweh Himself is a servant, guiding leaders to serve and love as their core mission.
3. Co-creating with the Holy Spirit: Bryan and Glem detail how prayer, spiritual intelligence, and seeking divine wisdom have become central to their business operations.
4. Transparency breeds trust: Bryan’s decision to openly share 360-degree feedback with his employees was a pivotal moment that fostered trust and transformation.
5. Transformational leadership: True leadership transformation involves humility, personal growth, and alignment with Kingdom principles, producing long-term success.

Pull Quotes:

1. “The Kingdom isn't just about survival - it's about flourishing in righteousness, peace, and joy.” - Bryan Elliott
2. “God doesn’t just want to be a part of your Sunday; He wants to be at the center of your business, your strategy, and your vision.” - Glem Diaz
3. “It’s not about becoming a Christian company. It’s about building a Kingdom-class company where God's principles permeate everything we do.” - Bryan Elliott

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Yahweh’s heart for servant leadership
• 03:19 – Bryan’s crisis and meeting Glem Diaz: Beginning the Kingdom business journey
• 08:07 – Shifting from secular to Kingdom business: Co-creating with the Holy Spirit
• 12:51 – Building an executive team and 360-degree feedback: Transparency and trust
• 20:04 – Incorporating faith in a corporate setting: Push and pull between sacred and secular
• 27:08 – Organizational transformation: From operational to strategic leadership
• 34:02 – Faithfulness and patience in business: Trusting God’s timing and building strong foundations
• 45:48 – Building Kingdom bench strength: Promoting leadership growth internally
• 50:39 – Global impact: Sharing the Kingdom business model with CEOs worldwide
• 53:02 – Conclusion: Encouraging listeners to leverage their business for the Kingdom

Episode Summary: 

Imagine running a business where joy, love, and kingdom principles guide every decision - not just boosting profits, but transforming people. 

But how can we integrate kingdom principles into business, tearing down the divide between sacred and secular to create workplaces where God's love and purpose are central?

In this episode, CEO Bryan Elliott shares his journey of transitioning his engineering company, Flō, into a kingdom-driven organization, fostering spiritual growth and success through faith, prayer, and a focus on sonship over orphan thinking. 

Join us as we explore how God’s kingdom can flourish in the marketplace, bringing heaven to earth in every aspect of business.

Key Takeaways:

1. No Sacred-Secular Divide – Whether in ministry or the marketplace, all work is kingdom work. Businesses can reflect God's values through every interaction.
2. Sonship vs. Orphan Thinking – Orphan mentality leads to scarcity, competition, and self-reliance, while sonship frees leaders to steward God’s business with love, abundance, and interdependence.
3. Prayer as Business Strategy – Integrating prayer into company culture invites God's guidance, bringing peace, clarity, and breakthrough.
4. Investment in People – Building a business on kingdom principles means investing in the growth, healing, and well-being of employees, which leads to long-term success.
5. Kingdom Business Flourishes – Even in hard times, a company built on kingdom foundations will see fruitfulness and multiplication in ways that extend beyond financial ROI.

Pull Quotes:

1. "The kingdom of God multiplies in hearts. As it expands, life is produced, and that life changes everything." – Bryan Elliott
2. "God’s presence is expanding in us first, then through us. We become living stones, and our businesses reflect heaven on earth." – Bryan Elliott
3. "Living for heaven now is the best life on earth." – Bryan Elliott

Chapter Markers:

• 0:00 – Introduction: The Sacred-Secular Divide in Business
• 2:24 – Chief Spiritual Officer: The Role of Faith in Leadership
• 5:10 – Bryan’s Company, Flow: From Engineering to Kingdom Culture
• 15:05 – Sonship vs. Orphan Thinking: A Shift in Mindset
• 30:00 – Vulnerability in Leadership: The 360-Degree Review Process
• 46:00 – Talent Development: Building Culture on Kingdom Principles
• 58:00 – Prayer in Business: Integrating Spiritual Practices
• 1:14:00 – Kingdom Multiplication: Investing in People and Ministries
• 1:28:00 – Conclusion: Bringing Heaven to Earth in Business

 

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Episode Summary

Imagine walking away from a successful career on Wall Street, armed with all the financial wisdom the world can offer, only to have God invite you into a completely different way of doing business - one based entirely on divine revelation.

In this episode of As In Heaven, we explore how Anesu Nyamuda, a former Goldman Sachs investment analyst, is now building a business rooted in hearing from God, not human estimates.

What does it look like to trust God with every decision and build a Kingdom economy on the foundation of faith?

Key Takeaways:

1. Trusting God’s revelation: Anesu has built his business on divine revelation, trusting God’s direction rather than relying on conventional financial wisdom.
2. Unlearning the world’s systems: Moving from Wall Street to a Kingdom-based economy required unlearning many things Anesu had been taught about finance and success.
3. God desires full partnership: God doesn’t just want us to succeed in worldly terms; He wants us to fully partner with Him in building His Kingdom through our work.
4. Kingdom maturity: As believers grow in maturity, they become trusted stewards of God’s purposes, operating in ways that reflect Heaven’s wisdom and not human effort.
5. A new model for business: This episode emphasizes a future where businesses, banks, and economies can be built on spiritual insights rather than toil-based systems.

Pull Quotes:

1. "It’s no longer business as usual. God doesn’t just want 10% of your profits - He wants full partnership in building His Kingdom." - Anesu Nyamuda
2. “What if God just told you where the market was going? How would you spend the rest of your time?” - Anesu Nyamuda
3. "The mind of Christ doesn’t guess. It gets downloads from the Father." - Anesu Nyamuda

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction: The story of Anesu Nyamuda and his journey from Wall Street to Kingdom business
• 05:45 – Anesu’s dream: How God started speaking to him about building a business on revelation
• 12:30 – Moving away from the world’s financial systems: Trusting God over human knowledge
• 18:45 – The shift: Building a Kingdom economy and operating with the mind of Christ
• 24:10 – The power of dreams: How God uses dreams to guide Anesu’s decisions
• 30:00 – Father’s blessing: A personal story of spiritual restoration and family acceptance
• 40:15 – Unlearning and relearning: How God’s system defies the world’s expectations
• 48:10 – Conclusion: Embracing a new model of business that reflects Heaven’s principles

Episode Summary:

Imagine growing up with a mindset that wealth was only for "others," never for you. 

Matt Davis starts this episode with a personal story about his family's relationship with money and how it shaped his life, especially as a pastor. 

This episode challenges that mindset, addressing the tension between poverty and wealth in the Kingdom of God. 

We want to redefine wealth from a Kingdom perspective - how can we break free from the anxiety and burden of money, and move toward stewardship and abundance? 

Bryan, Matt, and Chantal process what it means to manage wealth as faithful stewards in God's Kingdom, emphasizing spiritual abundance and the right use of material resources to expand God's work on earth.

Key Takeaways:

1. Kingdom Wealth vs. Prosperity Gospel: Wealth in the Kingdom is about stewardship, not accumulation for personal gain. It's about expanding God's Kingdom, not the prosperity gospel’s focus on material riches.
2. Money as a Tool, Not a Master: Money should serve us in expanding God's Kingdom, but it often becomes an idol. A proper Kingdom mindset frees us from the love of money and helps us use it as a tool for God's purposes.
3. Spiritual Wealth: True wealth is spiritual abundance - living in alignment with God’s values, growing in faith, and using our resources for good.
4. Breaking the Scarcity Mindset: The Kingdom of God operates on principles of abundance, not scarcity. Embracing these principles allows us to live generously and without fear.
5. Work is Worship: Everything we do, including work, is an opportunity to worship God. Our work, when done in the Kingdom, adds value to the world and glorifies Him.

Pull Quotes:

1. “Money is a terrible master but a wonderful servant.” – Bryan Elliott
2. “Jesus became poor so that we might become rich, not in material wealth, but in spiritual abundance.” – Matt Davis
3. “We are not consumers, we are dispensers.” – Chantal Fowler

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Redefining Wealth in the Kingdom
• 02:07 – Matt's Story: Poverty Mentality and Ministry
• 06:20 – Kingdom Wealth vs. Prosperity Gospel
• 09:32 – Money vs. Wealth: The Spiritual Perspective
• 12:45 – How Money Becomes an Idol and Breaking Free
• 19:42 – The Role of Time and Relationships as Wealth
• 29:21 – Stewardship, Generosity, and Budgeting in the Kingdom
• 39:02 – Practical Steps for Living in Kingdom Wealth
• 51:55 – The Rich Young Ruler: Identity and Stewardship
• 58:29 – Chantel's Revelation: The System of Kingdom Wealth
• 1:09:47 – Retirement in the Kingdom: A False Goal
• 1:16:22 – Closing: Wealth as Stewardship in the Kingdom

 

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Episode Summary

Everyone knows the struggle: You’re holding a wad of cash in your hand, knowing that God asks for everything but hesitating to give up control over your finances. 

In this episode of As In Heaven, Bryan and Matt dive deep into the spiritual importance of tithing and generosity. 

The question we wrestle with is: What does it mean to trust God with not just our hearts, but our wallets? How does financial faithfulness unlock spiritual abundance?

Key Takeaways:

1. Tithing as a Heart Check: Tithing isn't just about finances; it's about trusting God as our provider and ensuring our hearts remain aligned with His will.
2. Faithfulness Leads to Fruitfulness: When we are faithful with what little we have, God increases our capacity and responsibilities.
3. Generosity Is a Kingdom Principle: Kingdom generosity isn’t about the amount but the heart behind the giving. It mirrors God’s own lavish generosity towards us.
4. Overcoming the Spirit of Poverty: Faithful giving and stewardship break the stronghold of scarcity and open the door to kingdom abundance.
5. The Joy of Giving: True generosity, whether financial or through acts of love and service, brings joy to both the giver and the receiver, aligning us with God's heart.

Pull Quotes:

1. "Tithing isn't about God needing our money; it's about God exposing the condition of our hearts."
2. "Faithfulness with little leads to greater responsibility in the kingdom. It’s not about how much we have, but how we manage it."
3. "The greatest thing we can give is love, and generosity is the purest expression of that love."

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Tithing, generosity, and the heart.
• 01:13 – The concept of first fruits and the power of Malachi 3:10-12.
• 04:17 – Why most Christians give below 10% and the importance of giving our best.
• 06:52 – The story of Cain and Abel and how tithing guards our hearts.
• 11:04 – Tithing in the Old Testament: More than 10%, it was a lifestyle.
• 15:51 – Jesus’ perspective on tithing and the heart behind it.
• 19:28 – Practical advice: Start with 1% and grow in faithfulness.
• 24:33 – Overcoming a poverty mentality: Breaking the stronghold of scarcity.
• 30:19 – The power of stewardship: Managing well what God has given us.
• 36:09 – Generosity vs. Giving: Giving from abundance and joy.
• 43:52 – Personal stories of generosity: The impact of small acts of love.
• 50:12 – The unstoppable cycle of kingdom abundance.
• 55:04 – Money in the church: Stewardship and transparency.
• 1:00:59 – Faithfulness as a demonstration of internal character and growth.
• 1:06:38 – Conclusion: Tithing as worship and obedience in the kingdom.

 

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Episode Summary:

What if you were at the peak of success - career accolades, financial security, and a life full of accomplishments - only to have everything stripped away in an instant?

In this episode of As in Heaven, we dive into the journey of “Aaron,” a former CIA fellow and high-level consultant who gave up everything and found himself in a season of intense trial.

This episode asks the question: what happens when God asks us to let go of everything, to trust Him in the unknown, and to find a deeper identity in Him?

Key Takeaways:

1. Faith through trial: Aaron’s story shows the importance of trusting God through seasons of loss, knowing that God refines and shapes us in those moments.
2. God’s provision in unexpected ways: Throughout his journey, Aaron experienced miraculous provision, including supernatural healing and financial breakthrough, reminding us that God sees our needs and answers at the perfect time.
3. Stripping down to build up: The theme of being stripped of self-reliance is key as Aaron learns to rest in God’s provision rather than his own abilities, moving from success in the world’s eyes to success in God’s Kingdom.
4. Prayer as the foundation: Aaron’s encounters with prayer teams highlight the power of community and intercession, which became pivotal in his journey of healing and restoration.
5. Resting in the boat: Just as Jesus rested during the storm, Aaron learned to rest in God’s presence amidst his personal storms, trusting that God is in control even when life seems uncertain.

Pull Quotes:

1. “You walk with Christ, and He goes to war on your self-reliance.” - Aaron
2. “God doesn’t just want to restore your finances; He wants to restore your entire being.” - Matt Davis
3. “In the stillness, the illusions of distractions go away, and you begin to see God’s hand in everything.” - Aaron

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Aaron’s story and the theme of God’s refining process
• 05:13 - The first meeting: A divine encounter and miraculous healing
• 12:20 - Aaron’s backstory: From the CIA to Fortune 500 success
• 18:10 - God’s call to obedience: Walking away from wealth and success
• 23:55 - The stripping process: Financial struggles and total dependence on God
• 31:00 - Prayer and provision: Supernatural interventions and community support
• 40:45 - Inner healing: Addressing deep wounds from Aaron’s past
• 50:05 - The transformation: Learning to rest and trust in God’s faithfulness
• 56:30 - Conclusion: Encouragement for listeners to trust God in their own storms